Our History Middle Georgia Youth Ballet was founded in October 1996. Its mission is to provide education in dance through lecture / demonstrations in Middle Georgia schools as well as to provide an outlet for dance presentation and audience response for young dancers in our community. The company is made up of dedicated students ranging in age from 12 to 18 years. Auditions are held annually and are open to all area dance students who take a minimum of three academic dance classes at their respective studios. 2007-2008 faculty members include Artistic Director Jean Evans Weaver and teachers Robert 'B.J.' Hilbun, Lindsay Misch, Alice Sheridan and Lizz Walker.  To provide an opportunity for students to learn from other experienced professional dancers and teachers, master classes are also offered. Middle Georgia Youth Ballet, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization funded in large part by private donations and foundation grants. Past and current donors include Macon Arts, Gannett Foundation / 13 WMAZ, the India Benton Lesser Foundation, Target and Macon Power / PPC Foundation. In 2006, MGYB received a grant from Ballet Force Macon, Inc. for the purpose of bringing professional dancers to our area. Contributions can be made to Middle Georgia Youth Ballet, P.O. Box 13869, Macon, GA 31208. We appreciate your support!

2008-2009 Company members are (standing) Kayla Avant, Olivia Boyd, Laura Harrison, Lexi Culclasure, Collin Boyd, Virginia Wilkerson, Emma Brown, Libby Mixon, Catherine Taylor. (Kneeling and seated) Mary Katherine Kersey, Emily Rodenroth, Emma Coombes, Ilona Hartwig. Not pictured: Katelyn Sutton.

2008-2009 Apprentices are (standing) Alicia Batieste, Summer Willingham, Christina Mayfield, Kinsey Cutright, Anna Beth Smith, Krista Whatley and (kneeling) Natalie Pittman and McKinley Jones.

Repertoire Middle Georgia Youth Ballet has an extensive repertoire that includes classical ballet, modern and contemporary works, and jazz. Pieces include: 3-D, Brandenburg Concerto #4 (allegro movement), Cane you do this?, Caravans, Dracula, Firebird, Flower Festival at Genzano (solo variation), Frankie, Ella and the Duke, Giselle (solo variation), Good Bye Pork Pie Hat, Graduation Ball, Gregorian Chant, Hansel and Gretel, Hay Fever, Hope, La Bayadere (selections), Lunaria, Me, Myself and I, Mr. Bojangles, Night Birds, Oklahoma! (dream scene), Olé, Pas de Quatre, Peter and the Wolf, Pctures at an Exhibition, Scotch Symphony, Sing Sing SWING, Springtime, Stalemate, Stars and Stripes, Swan Lake (little swans and pas de trois), Taking Flight, Tango, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux (solo variation), The Four Seasons, The Nutcracker (waltz of the flowers and waltz of the snowflakes), The Spirit of Dance, The Toss, Toccata and Fugue, Voleé, Vortex, and Water Wheel.

Mission Middle Georgia Youth Ballet was founded in 1996 with the belief that dance education builds a foundation of a lifetime appreciation of dance and other arts. A primary focus of the organization is to introduce school children to classical dance through lecture/demonstrations. Since our inception, we have presented a wide ranging repertoire of dance demonstrations and informational commentary to over 30 schools. We also purpose to provide our members with training and performance opportunities outside of their regular dance education. We offer master classes in addition to regular company classes and present an annual public performance that provides an outlet for dance presentation and audience response for our members

Middle Georgia Youth Ballet will once again present a Spring Production.  Details are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

Auditions Company members, apprentices and trainees are selected through an annual audition process.  All area dance students are eligible to audition; however, they must be at least 12 years of age and take a minimum of three academic dance classes each week at their respective studios. Girls must demonstrate proficiency en pointe. The company season runs from August through April with company classes held on Friday afternoon from 4-6 pm and weekend rehearsals for scheduled productions. Auditions for the 2008-2009 season were held April 18 2008 at Dance Arts Studio. Auditions for the 2009-2010 season will be held in Spring 2009.