Evergreen School of Ballet at Parmalee, Ralston Valley, and ECDS!
ECDS students enroll at your school! Contact Laura Carr.
Starting Fall 2024, ESB will be offering fun dance classes at Parmalee Elementary, Ralston Valley Elementary, and Evergreen Country Day School.
Mondays: Combo dance class at Ralston Valley
Tuesdays: Ballet at ECDS
Wednesdays: Hip-hop at ECDS
Thursdays: Combo dance class at Parmalee
FAQs:
Q: Are these classes for all genders?
A: Yes!! ESB has lots of boys in our classes.
Every student is welcome.
Q: How much is it?
A: $20 per class.
Q: Are there discounts?
A: 5% off for 2 students from same family and Guard/Reserve, 10% off for 3 or more and for active duty military (JEFFCO schools only).
Q: Do I have to sign up for a whole year?
A: No. ECDS registration is by quarter and is collected by ECDS. For Parmalee and Ralston, we will bill four classes at a time in advance. We ask if you're going to discontinue that you give us two weeks notice so we can invite someone from the waiting list.
Q: If I miss a class. Are there make-ups?
A: Students are welcome to drop in on an appropriate class at ESB's studios in Evergreen for make-ups. Contact us for info.
Q: What's the attire?
A: Comfortable clothes. Tights or shorts are ideal so the teacher can see the legs. Hair needs to be out of the face in a bun or a pony. Any students who want ballet shoes, ideal for all of the styles, can get them from ESB at a discount.
Q: How many will be in the class?
A: Minimum of 4 and maximum of 15.
Kelly Russell
(Kelly will be your regular teacher)
Hi There! My name is Kelly Russell, aka ‘Ms. Kelly’, and I have been sharing my absolute love of dance for over 20 years! I started out dancing at the age of 3, danced all the way through school and went on to earn a dance scholarship to the University of Texas in Austin. I have danced professionally in companies throughout Texas and Colorado, but teaching and sharing my passion for dance, is my FAVORITE! I enjoy exploring all types of movement and dance, but have a real connection to Creative Movement, Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. I have been teaching for over 20 years in studios, schools and preschools throughout Texas and Colorado, and enjoy working with all ages, from 2 years old to adults. When I am not in the studio, you can be sure I am dancing, singing, and playing at home with my own 2 kids. I am so thrilled to be here and can’t wait to dance with you!
Meet Your Teachers!
Gabby Giles
(Gabby is our "super sub")
Miss Gabby is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and began her training with Philadelphia Dance
Theater under the direction of Joy Delaney Capponi. Gabby continued her dance training at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where she received a BFA in ballet and
an English minor. While in college, she danced with the Richmond Ballet for two years as a
trainee and performed classics such as Serenade, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. She was
also a company member of Kim Robards Dance. Gabby has worked with artists such as Pablo
Francisco Ruvalcaba, Colin Connor, Malcolm Burn, Jerri Kumery, Jasmine Grace and Deirdre
Carberry during her professional career. Gabby is currently dancing with 3rd Law
Dance/Theater as of Fall 2023. Miss Gabby teaches Ballet and Contemporary at the Evergreen
School of Ballet.