The new dance studio is the heart of the oldest municipal dance program in the country.
The former Ballet San Antonio dancer popped out to the lobby several times before the Monday class for 7- to 10-year-old beginners, offering to give early arrivals a sneak peek at the space where they would be learningEarly in the class, he noted that the youngsters were among the first dancers to make use of the airy space. He also pointed out the special floor, which was designed to give ballet dancers the kind of support they need to safety execute jetes and other moves.
Young dancers Deana Davila, Madelyn Guinutero, Alessandra Rangel, Leeloo Santa Ana and Alaina Martinez take an introductory ballet class at Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center.The building is named for Berta Almaguer, the very first instructor hired by the city for the program in 1934. Her granddaughter, Diana Rosa Almaguer, was among the throng of folks who turned up Saturday morning for a ribbon-cutting.
Mona Lisa Montgomery grew up taking classes in the city program and led it from 2003 to 2020. She said the new space has the same warmth as the old one, with needed upgrades such as specialized flooring to make sure dancers can pursue their art safely. Xavier Garcia encourages Leeloo Santa Ana, 9, as she practices different ballet jumps at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center."I think it started out as trying to just keep people hopeful and connected and joyful for a while," she said. "It was really embraced by everybody, including the people of higher social caliber or means. And she could maneuver through all the social classes.
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