Macomb Ballet Company to perform Wizard of Oz

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Expression, discipline and fun through dance. That’s the mission of the Macomb Ballet Company, a non-profit organization that teaches classical ballet while educating students and enriching audiences of the Macomb County community.

“It’s like a second family,” said 17-year-old Silvia Aluia, who’s been part of the company for 4 years.

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“There’s nothing like that feeling of being on stage, the spotlight’s on you, the curtain drops and the applause starts and you realize, YES! I just just rocked it out,” said Carly Sisoy, 17, 10-year veteran of the MBC.

The MBC practices at the Ann Parsley School of Dance on Garfield Road. They recently acquired a new 3,000-square-foot studio. Half of the space is being used as a studio and the other half to store costumes and props.

The MBC has weekly rehearsals, master classes and workshops for MBC members.

“Acquiring this new space means there is finally a home for the Macomb Ballet Company, which represents longevity,” said Amber Megna-Michalik, director of the Macomb Ballet Company.

Right now, the company is rehearsing for this spring performance of the Wizard of Oz.

“We’ve done this performance twice before but this year it’s bigger, better and more theatrical,” said Megna-Michalik. “Even if you don’t appreciate ballet, you’ll appreciate how this story is told.”

See the show:
Travel down the yellow brick road like never before as the Macomb Ballet Company presents the Wizard of Oz.

Cast "Meet and Greets" to follow all four performances.

Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets for shows can be purchased online at www.macombcenter.com or by visiting the Macomb Center box office during business hours.

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
44575 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038
Ticket Office: 586.286.2222


Want to join?

The Macomb Ballet Company selects its dancers through annual open auditions. Dancers must be between the ages of 8-25. The auditions are in the form of a ballet class with barre and center work, there is a $15 audition fee.

Stay tuned for Spring 2016-2017 audition dates For more information, please contact the Macomb Ballet Company 586.946.4MBC (4622) or email at cdirector@macombballet.org.