Ballet Master Class with Melanie Person (Afternoon)
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the renowned Melanie Person, Mississippi native and Co-Director of The Ailey School.
This Master Class is designed for advanced dancers who are interested in a professional track, offering high-level technical insights and artistic guidance to help students reach their next level of performance. A minimum of three years of consistent, formal ballet training is required for participation. No prepared solo is necessary.
To maintain a professional environment and allow for precise technical feedback, please adhere to the following dress code (please visit the Alvin Ailey website for further dress code specifications):
- Attire: Black leotard or black form-fitting clothing
- Tights: Skin tone, pink or black tights (black leggings are optional)
- Footwear: Ballet shoes
- Essentials: Please bring a water bottle
Check-in & Prep: 4 pm (Paperwork, changing, and personal warm-up)
Master Class: 5 pm-6:30 pm
Eligibility: Intermediate/Advanced dancers, ages 9-16
Registration required | Class Fee: $15
Limited spots are available.
Join us upstairs at The MAX on Saturday, February 28, as Melanie Person will be in conversation with David Keary, Artistic Director of Ballet Mississippi, and Rebekah Pleasant-Patterson, Executive Director of GRIOT Arts Inc., about turning Mississippi roots into a career, resilience, and mentorship.
