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Schedule of Classes, 2008-2009 Season The Evanston School of Ballet Foundation The PhilosophyIn dance, the body is the instrument. Since every human body is different, we believe it to be of the utmost importance that every student learn through understanding rather than solely by imitation. To this end, we strive to help each student become aware of his or her strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve the greatest potential and do so without injury. Classes, therefore, are carefully graded. We also believe in the power of music to motivate and inspire the human spirit; therefore, we provide live accompaniment for all the classes. The Teachers
Click here to read the interview with Kerry Hubata in Dance magazine. photo: Carol Kyros Walker
About the School The school is directed by Kerry Hubata and was founded in 1968 by Kerry Hubata and Phyllis Wills. It is dedicated entirely to education in classical ballet and includes work from pre-ballet through professional levels. Students may expect to be offered a sound technical preparation for professional work. At the same time, the school offers classes designed to meet the interest of students who wish to study ballet for personal enrichment and fitness. Richard Phillips, in the Chicago Tribune of March 23, 1984, reported that "from conversations with nearly two dozen dancers and dance professionals," Evanston School of Ballet was one of three ballet schools to "emerge with near-unanimous praise." The highly qualified regular staff is augmented by distinguished guest teachers, who have included, alphabetically: Gwynne Ashton, Marijan Bayer, Nanci Crowley, Ann Hutchinson Guest, Enrique Martinez, Kay Mazzo, Kenneth Melville, Brunhilda Ruiz, Jurgen Schneider, Dame Kirsten Simone, Paul Sutherland, George Verdak, Anne Woolliams and George Zoritch. The Evanston School of Ballet is pleased to offer lecture demonstrations for schools and other groups. Faculty: Kerry Hubata Accompanists: David Drazin Adults and Teens Classes in the Intermediate and higher levels are at least 1 1/4 hours and may include pointe work. Children Tuition Per Term: Each term includes twelve weeks of classes, exclusive of vacation days. Advanced students may take unlimited classes for $550 per term School Regulations* Public Transportation Evanston bus #201 to Prairie Avenue, walk 1/2 block east. Summer Schedule June 22 through July 23 Junior Division Senior Division Basic: Monday and Wednesday...6:30pm Intermediate / Advanced: Monday through Thursday...7:45pm |
Kerry Hubata recieved her training from Phyllis Wills and earned her Cecchetti student and teacher certificates under her tutelage. She also studied at the Ellis-DuBoulay School, the University of Utah, the National Ballet School, Toronto, and with Vera Volkova at the Banff School of Fine Arts. She was a principal dancer with Evanston Concert Ballet and has done innovative work in liturgical dance. She is a member of the Cecchetti Council of America and has been teaching for 44 years, having co-founded The Evanston School of Ballet with Phyllis Wills in 1968.
Erika Lindstrom Milbratz is delighted to begin her sixth year teaching at The Evanston School of Ballet. She trained at The Evanston School of Ballet and Indiana University. Mrs. Milbratz also has a Masters of Education from Pepperdine University. She has danced with Evanston Concert Ballet, Lyric Opera, Indiana University and Chautauqua Ballet, including leads in "Sleeping Beauty" and "Nutcracker", and she has choreographed for The Evanston School of Ballet.