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| (Image Source: Facebook/Lipa Ballet School) |
Lipa
Ballet School successfully staged its own adaptation of the popular childhood
classic Snow White last June 24, 2019 at the CAP Development Center Gymnasium
in Ayala Highway, Lipa City and hundreds of spectators were able to witness its
students perform and give justice to the story through ballet dancing. It was indeed
worth watching for those who have been there, but it is a different story for
some who have been part of one of the city's finest schools.
For
them who have been mastering their own crafts since the day they have joined Lipa
Ballet School, it is without question the culmination of their efforts and
struggles which they have been enduring for a long time and it would not become
possible without the guidance of the school's artistic director Girlie Loyeca.
She shared valuable words of wisdom to students which are highly regarded as
inspiration for them to reach their fullest potential and become the best
performers as they can be. The same can be said for the school's slate of instructors
who complement its supportive and well-rounded environment where there is
always room for improvement.
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| Sophie Carstensen as Snow White (Image Source: Facebook/Lipa Ballet School) |
Before
long, many students were grateful for the opportunity and teachings given to them
by the school which was considered to be a third home for some and among them
is Sophie Carstensen who played as the lead character in Snow White. When she entered
and joined Lipa Ballet School before her seventh birthday, she didn't think that
the school would be good for her at first. But she began to love it because of
the friends she have made and her positive perception about the classes learned
at the school. Ten years later, she would persevere to become one of LBS'
finest products as a result of her hardwork and dedication for what she love to
do with the help of her friends and constants as well as the guidance of her
teachers and peers.
Carstensen's
decade-long experience is an essential example of what Lipa Ballet School can
offer and her story which I am sharing in this article may inspire parents to
take their young lasses to the likes of LBS and let them discover for themselves
their own experience of how it feels to learn many new things inside. Perhaps
the best thing I've learned after reading Carstensen's testimony on her LBS experience
is that a strong friendship will always be a major factor for one to make her
dedication worth the sweats and tears. Anyway, kudos to Sophie Carstensen and
the students and teachers of Lipa Ballet School for a successful production!!
Lipa Ballet School Inc.
offers Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 classes for kids as well as dance classes for
adults starting at Php2,000 a month. It is located at the Business Hub, 2nd
Floor, Big Ben Complex, JP Laurel National Highway, Brgy. Mataas Na Lupa, Lipa
City, Batangas and opens daily except Sundays. Follow Lipa Ballet School on Facebook
and Twitter for more details and updates.
