Northern Vermont Ballet | Jamie Art Contemporary Dance

Northern Vermont Ballet performance of "Jamie Art" an original contemporary ballet piece choreographed by Director and certified ABT Instructor, Maryellen Vickery at Dibden Center for the Arts June 11, 2011.

Choreography for "Jamie Art" is inspired by the strength and resilience of Maryellen's fellow artist, Jamie, of Jeffersonville, Vermont. Jamie was severely injured in 2001 at the age of 19 in a terrible head on car crash from a reckless driver which left her paralyzed from her neck down.

With physical therapy, pool therapy, and through her determination, Jamie has gained enough movement in her now dominant left arm to enable her to paint. Painting helps Jamie deal with the emotional trauma of the crash and the numerous life changes she has had to endure. Jamie says her parents and sister have helped her stay strong and positive.

The Ballet School of Vermont was established in 2001 in St. Albans, Vermont. BSVT is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT National Training Curriculum consists of age appropriate, outcome based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.

The Ballet School of Vermont is home to Northern Vermont Ballet. NVB is a student company dedicated to classical dance training with the belief that classical training enhances their artistic performances.

Learn more at www.TheBalletSchoolOnline.com

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