Congratulations Class of 2023
Sophia Hartwig
Dancing at Ballet Arts of Bucks County for student for 15 years
Graduating from CB East High School
Next adventure...Bates College-
Lewiston, Maine
Ballet Words of Wisdom from Sophia:
“Ballet has taught me essential life skills like balancing on the box of plaster pointe shoe tip, walking in a diagonal line, and never dance for more than 3 hours un-caffeinated! Perhaps the most important thing I learned was that particular type of feeling you get when you know you have found your niche. Besides the physical benefits of ballet, I hadn’t known the emotional benefits it would bring me, as well. I was able to create a lot of meaningful friendships at my time at Ballet Arts and for that I am eternally grateful. Knowing Kathleen and Bridget and everyone at the studio had made me a better person. I’m probably always going to miss the studio, but I am grateful to have spent my time there.”
Liliane May
Danced at Ballet Arts of Bucks County for 15 years
Graduating from CB West High School
Next adventure...Lycoming College-
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Words of Ballet Wisdom from Liliane:
“I was never one of those kids who tried gymnastics, soccer, field hockey, and more, ever since I was about 3 years old it’s always been ballet. But this sport has taught me everything I could possibly need to make it through school and life overall. I am forever grateful for the work ethic and perseverance that ballet has helped me improve over the years to the point where I feel better prepared for what is ahead. Bridget, Kathleen, and Jen have been truly essential in forming the person I have grown into. I can’t imagine the skills, confidence, and determination I would have lacked without their teaching. I owe it all to Ballet Arts of Bucks County and while I will miss this dearly I know my training will always stay with me. Thank you."
Jenessa Gill
Danced at Ballet Arts of Bucks County for 4 years
Graduating from Pennsylvania Cyber School
Next adventure...Anderson University
Anderson, Indiana
Words of Ballet Wisdom from Jenessa:
"I came to Ballet Arts 4 years ago. Not only has my time here improved my dancing, but it also gave me a family. Without all of my classmates and of course Kathleen, Jen, and Bridget I truly wouldn’t be the person or dancer I am today. It takes a lot more than just technique and years of practice to become a dancer. You also need a ton of support which I am so grateful to have received from not only my teachers, but from my peers as well. Everyone of my classmates have made a huge impact on my life. I have never met such an amazing group of ladies. The memories I’ve made at Ballet Arts I will take with me to college. I will not just dance for myself,
but for the family and friends I have here. If I had to give any wise words to any of my peers I’d say: listen to your teachers, strengthen your body as well as your mind, and most importantly believe in yourself. Truly anything is possible with amazing dance teachers and friends."