Dance Student News & Photos

Guibord's dance students on June 8th  performed a Public Performance.            

Free admisssion...we support the arts and our community 

& WE LOVE TO PERFORM!  

 The theme was learning choreography from different choreographers.  We also performed three Sleeping Beauty variations which is an important part of a ballet dancers training!        

            Students who train at Guibord's are welcome to perform  at the end 

of the year.                  

           Routines 

     are not taught all year long.        

   Costumes are provided by the school.                                                                               Ms. Guibord has supported the 

concept of providing demonstrations & or school performances her entire career starting as a dance studio production to events when she directed    

The North Country

 Ballet Ensemble

for 26 years!

Photo by Keegan Photography

518-524-6735

Emily is now a "professional dancer" having signed a contract with Grand Rapids Ballet Compaany

Her history.......

Over the past five years of summer intensives, I have visited many schools across the US, as well as international programs.  Each improved my artistry however I believe Boston Ballet was the best as I experienced their summer intensive on a full scholarship. My technique was challenged allowing me to grow.  

I appreciated every aspect of the program and recommend it to improve technique and artistry.  I  auditioned and was accepted into the year long pre-professional program where I trained six days a week and attended high school.  

AND 

    I was cast as "Clara" in 

Boston Ballets Nutcracker Ballet for two years in a row!  I am so excited to repeat the role  

300 auditioned....3 cast as Clara for the 44 performances with a 

               live orchestra.                                                                         

Awarded December 2021

Emily Kneussle, 

Boston Ballet School

Laura Young Scholar

Scholarship to honor Laura Young and reward and give inspiration to   the students awarded.                        It symbolizes outstanding talent, discipline and motivation.       Emily performed the lead role as Swanhilda in the ballet Coppelia this spring and has spent this past summer at The Rock in Philadelphia on scholarship                      We wish you success!!

Summer 2018 I attended NYSSSA's month long program for Modern dance taking classes from Carolyn Adams, Julie A Strandberg, and Heidi Sperounis as well as master classes with Robert Battle & Earl Mosley.  Each instructor gave me something important to work on.  I have learned the proper way to treat a dancers body, how to choreograph using writings, how to perform safety rolls, how to strenghten my core.  The history of dance was included.  I have learned so much and am unable to choose a favorite moment because it was all truly amazing!!  NYSSSA has helped me to become a stronger dancer...I am so thankful to have been able to attend.              

I auditioned and attended the program again July 2019.  I performed a duet, wonderful experience. 

It was inspiring!

Also danced in a 

Robert Battle piece. 

He is artistic director of

 Ailey in NYC

Ruth Andrien, Paul Taylor director/dancer commented on my lovely way of moving!  Thank you!

I also passed my first teachers exam thru 

Cecchetti USA this spring. 

*Lily will assist Ms. Guibord in specific classes this year as she continues her training and seeks to take the next level teachers exam.     Congratulations Lily!

2022: Elsa auditioned for the "Young Dancers Summer Workshop"

She was accepted to attend the dance program sponsored by American Ballet Theater (ABT)

in person in NY City. 

2023: Having auditioned once more Elsa will attend the ABT program again as well as the 

Cecchetti USA Summer Program

(ABT Auditions are held around the United States in various cities)

While attending Elsa will have classes in Ballet/Jazz/Modern/Yoga/Music 

to name a few different styles

Congratulations Elsa!!