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▪️Faculty Harid Conservatory ▪️Past: Vaganova Ballet Academy; Estonian National Ballet; Colorado Ballet; Royal Ballet Upper School; Houston Ballet

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One last time on stage! 🩰✨ A beautiful weekend filled with unforgettable memories, incredible artistry, and so much growth for our HARID dancers at YAGP’s Fresh Voices in Dance Gala. 💙 We’re soaking up every moment of this amazing experience! 🍂👏🏼

@yagp @jacobspillow

Cover photo: @littlecorgi_studio 📸💙

#HARID #YAGP #FreshVoicesInDance #JacobSPillow #TheHARIDDifference

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Opening night at YAGP’s Fresh Voices in Dance Gala! ✨🩰 Our HARID students are so excited to share the stage with such incredible artists for this unforgettable weekend of dance! 💙✨

A special thank you to @littlecorgi_studio for beautifully capturing these special moments! 📸💙

@yagp @jacobspillow

#TheHARIDDifference #YAGP #FreshVoicesInDance #Jacobspillow #DancePhotography

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A quick glimpse of today’s amazing work as our dancers prepare for tonight’s dress rehearsal! 🩰✨ Excited for this weekend at YAGP’s Fresh Voices in Dance! 💙👏🏼

#TheHARIDDifference #YAGP #FreshVoicesInDance #Jacobspillow #HARID

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A little recap of our first day at Jacob’s Pillow! ✨ From rehearsals to unforgettable moments, our dancers are soaking up every second of this incredible experience with YAGP’s Fresh Voices in Dance Gala! 🩰💙✨

A heartfelt thank you to Meelis Pakri and Victoria Schneider for coaching our dancers, William Dugan for his choreography, and Denis Gronostayskiy for class and guidance throughout rehearsals. And thank you to YAGP for this wonderful opportunity! 🙏🏼💙

#TheHARIDDifference #YAGP #FreshVoicesInDance #JacobsPillow #HARIDDancers

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Today, we were honored to present The HARID Conservatory’s 2026 Rudolf Nureyev Award to Samuel Samarino Marçal. 👏💙✨

Samuel joins an impressive legacy of award recipients dating back to 2001, celebrating exceptional artistry, dedication, and promise in ballet.

Congratulations, Samuel! We are so proud to celebrate this special achievement with you. ✨

#TheHARIDconservatory #TheHARIDDifference #BalletSchool #RudolfNureyevFoundation #RudolfNureyevAward
@rudolf_nureyev_foundation @rudolf_nureyev @samuel_samarino_

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A timeless holiday tradition, alongside new works and cherished classics. ✨🩰

Join The HARID Conservatory for a performance filled with artistry and movement, featuring The Nutcracker, the exquisite Ocean & Pearls Pas de Trois, and the premiere of an exciting new modern dance work. 💙

December 18 at 7:30 PM
December 19 & 20 at 3:00 PM

Experience the beauty, artistry, and versatility of our dancers this holiday season.

🎟️ Tickets → harid.edu/winter-performances/

📸 @art_and_images_photography

#thehariddifference #theharidconservatory #thenutcracker #ballet #liveperformances

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✨ The magic of The Nutcracker is coming to the stage! 🩰❄️

Take a glimpse at our talented HARID dancers as they prepare to bring this beloved holiday tradition to life. 💙✨

✨ December 18 at 7:30 PM
✨ December 19 & 20 at 3:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable holiday tradition filled with artistry, music, and magic! ✨

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Get your tickets →⁠ harid.edu/winter-performances/

#HARID #TheNutcracker #Ballet #HolidayTradition #LivePerformance

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Starting the week with a little Spring 2026 magic! 🩰💙

Fina Sai & Harrison Cornellier in Pas d’Esclave from Le Corsaire, Act I.

Let your artistry shine! ✨

Coaching by HARID faculty members Svetlana Osiyeva and Meelis Pakri. 💙

📸 @art_and_images_photography

#TheHARIDDifference #HARIDConservatory #LeCorsaire #Ballet #MotivationMonday

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From HARID to Jacob’s Pillow! ✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate HARID students Chiara Marambio and Samuel Marçal, who have been selected to perform in Youth America Grand Prix’s “Fresh Voices in Dance” production event at Jacob’s Pillow, October 16–18! 🩰✨

This exciting YAGP production brings together young dancers to share their artistry on an internationally recognized stage, and we couldn’t be more proud to see Chiara and Samuel representing HARID.

Congratulations, Chiara & Samuel! We can’t wait to see you shine! 💙✨

Coaching by HARID faculty members Victoria Schneider and Meelis Pakri.

📸 Mariana Raya

#HARID #YAGP #JacobsPillow #FreshVoicesInDance #YoungDancers

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Happy #NationalDanceDay from The HARID Conservatory! 💙✨

We’re celebrating with a look back at our Spring 2026 performances, featuring a beautiful excerpt from Paquita. 🩰✨

Dance is passion, artistry, discipline, and so much more. What’s your favorite thing about ballet? Tell us in the comments! 💙👇

📸 Denise Thompson @art_and_images_photography

#TheHARIDDifference #HARIDConservatory #Paquita #Ballet

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✨ Jury Announcement! ✨

We are thrilled to welcome back Meelis Pakri to NBC 2027! 🩰🤍

Meelis will be returning to our jury and bringing incredible scholarship opportunities from The HARID Conservatory for our dancers. 💫

We are so excited to have him back and can’t wait for another incredible NBC weekend!

Photos by Tisa Della-Volpe

#NBC2027 #NationalBalletCompetition #TheHARIDConservatory

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✨ Sunday Master Classes at The HARID Conservatory! ✨

Calling all dancers ages 13–16 with at least 3 years of ballet training! Join HARID’s renowned faculty for an inspiring afternoon of Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Technique, and Modern. 🩰

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 The HARID Conservatory | Boca Raton, FL
💫 Master Class Fee: $40

Study with Victoria Schneider, Alexey Kulpin, and Libby Faber Deen and take your training to the next level!

📲 Register today: 561-997-2677
📧 info@harid.edu
Subject: Master Classes

#HARIDConservatory #MasterClasses #BalletTraining #DanceTraining #ModernDance

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