June 2018
Simon and Thompson Entertainment is proud to announce a master class series with Broadway National Tour Hamilton dance captain, Karli Dinardo! Students will have an unforgettable and inspiring experience taking their dance and performance skills to new heights. The class will end with a 30 minute Q&A where students are encouraged to ask Karli about her career as a dancer, auditions, his jump to Broadway, and the excitement of performing every night! Parents are invited to join the classroom for the Q&A.
The next stop for this master class series will be hosted at Joy of Motion's H Street Location on Monday, July 30th from 6:30-8:30. Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
When: Monday, July 30, 2018, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Joy of Motion H Street Location
1333 H Street NE
Washington, D.C.
Ages: 16 years and up
Cost: $50
To sign up: Go to www.simonandthompsonentertainment.com/master-class-series
May 2018
Simon and Thompson Entertainment is proud to announce a master class series with Broadway's An American in Paris Dance Captain and leading lady, Ashlee Dupree! Students will have an unforgettable and inspiring experience taking their dance and performance skills to new heights. The class will end with a 30 minute Q&A where students are encouraged to ask Ashlee about her career as a ballerina, auditions, her jump to Broadway, and the excitement of performing every night! Parents are invited to join the classroom for the Q&A.
The next stop for this master class series will be hosted at Milwaukee Ballet School on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 10am to 12pm. Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
When: Saturday, June 30, 2018, 10am-12pm
Where: Milwaukee Ballet School 504 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
Ages: 10 years and up
Cost: $40
To sign up: Go to www.simonandthompsonentertainment.com/master-class-series
June 2018
Simon and Thompson Entertainment is proud to announce a master class series with Broadway in Chicago's Hamilton dance captain, Yossi Chaikin! Students will have an unforgettable and inspiring experience taking their dance and performance skills to new heights. The class will end with a 30 minute Q&A where students are encouraged to ask Yossi about his career as a dancer, auditions, his jump to Broadway, and the excitement of performing every night! Parents are invited to join the classroom for the Q&A.
The next stop for this master class series will be hosted at Mohler Dance Academy on Monday, June 11th Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
When: Monday, June 11, 2018, 5pm-7pm
Where: Mohler Dance Academy 160 S Bloomingdale Rd Suite M
Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
Ages: 10 years and up
Cost: $50
To sign up: Go to www.simonandthompsonentertainment.com/master-class-series
May 19, 2018
Abigail Simon is proud to announce her first film, Echappe, has been released! The Allison Mattox directed film's trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55XnUGb1KdU&feature=youtu.be
May 2018
Simon and Thompson Entertainment is proud to announce a master class series with Broadway's An American in Paris leading lady, Caitlin Meighan! Students will have an unforgettable and inspiring experience taking their dance and performance skills to new heights. The class will end with a 30 minute Q&A where students are encouraged to ask Allison about her career as a ballerina, auditions, her jump to Broadway, and the excitement of performing every night! Parents are invited to join the classroom for the Q&A.
The next stop for this master class series will be hosted at Hawkins School of Dance on May 21, 2018 from 6 to 8pm. Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
When: Monday, May 21, 2018, 6pm-8pm
Where: Hawkins School of Dance 118 Woodmere Rd
Fremont, CA, 95630
Ages: 11 years and up
Cost: $40
To sign up: Go to www.hawkinsschool.com or call 916.355.1900
March 21, 2018
Abigail Simon is excited to be coming back to Chicago to teach master classes and private lessons from March 26 through April 2nd. She will be teaching a Master Class at Mohler Dance Academy on Monday March 26th from 11am-1pm and at Chicago School of Ballet's Spring Intensive on March 26th and 27th from 2:30pm-7pm on both days. Abigail is also teaching private lessons and still has a few open spots left for lessons! To sign up, please email abigail@abigailsimononline.com
February 26, 2018
Simon and Thompson Entertainment is proud to announce a master class series with Broadway's An American in Paris leading lady, Allison Walsh! Students will have an unforgettable and inspiring experience taking their dance and performance skills to new heights. The class will end with a 30 minute Q&A where students are encouraged to ask Allison about her career as a ballerina, auditions, her jump to Broadway, and the excitement of performing every night! Parents are invited to join the classroom for the Q&A.
The next stop for this master class series will be hosted at the Madison Ballet on February 26, 2018 from 6:30 to 9pm. Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
When: Monday, February 26, 2018, 6:30pm-9pm
Where: Madison Ballet, 160 Westgate Mall, Suite I
Madison, WI, 53711
Ages: 11 years and up
Cost: $40
To sign up: Go to www.madisonballet.org or call 608.278.7990
December 9/10, 2017
Abigail Simon is proud to announce that she will be performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy with her Cavalier, New York City Ballet Soloist Antonio Carmena, for the Evansville Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker in Evansville, IN on December 9th and 10th at the Victory Center.
Show Times:
Dec. 9: 7:00pm
Dec. 10: 2:00pm
To purchase tickets, please click here:
https://evansvillephilharmonic.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S0B000005BN6TUAW
December 2/3, 2017
Abigail Simon is proud to announce that she will be performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy with her Cavalier, New York City Ballet Principal Joaquin de Luz, for the Chicago Ballet Conservatory's Nutcracker in Elgin, IL on December 2nd and 3rd at the Hemmens Cultural Center.
Show Times:
Dec. 2: 7:00pm
Dec. 3: 2:00pm
For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here: http://www.cbcnutcracker.com/
10/24/2017 and 10/25/2017
Abigail Simon is happy to announce she is teaching at Step2This Dance from 5-7pm on Tuesday, October 24th and the Rhythm Gymnasts at the JCYS Northwest Family Center from 5-7pm on Wednesday, October 25th.
Abigail will also be available for private lessons in Chicago through Sunday, October 29th.
October 17, 2017
Chrysalis - A one night only immersive dance performance in support of Meta, an upcoming independent fantasy drama featuring New York City Ballet Principals: Amar Ramasar and Andrew Vyatte partnered by Ashley Hoda and Abigail Simon.
Live music composed by: Stephanie Singer.
For more information, click here.
October 7, 2017
Abigail Simon is excited to perform Rob Ashford's Carousel pas scene with Marty Lawson at the 5th annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival in Catskill, NY on October 7,2017. There are two performances, one at 2pm and the other at 5pm.
For more information, please visit https://dradance.org/pre-event/hudson-valley-dance-festival-2017/
August 11-13, 2017
Abigail Simon is excited and proud to partner with Royal Ballet principal dancer, Matthew Golding, for a series of performances at the first annual Gala Internacional de Ballet August 11-13, 2017 at the Municipal Theatre of Las Condes. They will be performing Romeo and Juliet's Balcony Scene, and the Pas de Deux from Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain. Abigail is dedicating her performance to the memory of her mother, Sarah Levine Simon, who passed away July 4, 2017.
For more information, please visit http://www.tmlascondes.cl/events/gala-internacional-de-ballet2017/#tab1
June 5, 2017
Abigail Simon is proud to announce that she has joined with partner Ray Thompson to form Simon and Thompson Entertainment, managing ballet dancers, choreographers, and teachers. Recently, they booked Ana Sophia Scheller as San Francisco Ballet's newest principal. This past year they have booked and managed a number of top artists from New York City Ballet and Royal Ballet of London galas and principal guest contracts as well as dancers across America.
The bottom line is ballet dancers should be represented by someone who understands that world!
For more information, email abigail@abigailsimononline.com
May 13, 2017
Abigail Simon is excited to announce that she has been invited by Jacqueline Porter of the prestigous The Dallas Conservatory to teach two master classes on Saturday, May 13 from 9:30am-1:30pm!
See http://www.thedallasconservatory.org for more information.
February 11 - March 25, 2017
Abigail Simon is excited to announce that she will be dancing in another Rob Ashford directed and choreographed production as Lyric Opera of Chicago brings Georges Bizet's Carmen to Chicago for the very first time. Click below for more information.
November 10, 14, and 20
Abigail Simon will be teaching master classes for Intermediate and Advanced ballet students at three different schools - two in the Chicago area and one in Jupiter, FL. She will be teaching at B-Discovered Studios on Thursday, November 10 from 7 to 9 pm, on Monday, at Step 2 This Dance in Highland Park on November 14 from 6:10 pm - 8:10 pm, and two classes at Paris Ballet in Jupiter Park, FL on Sunday, November 20 from 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Check out www.step2.dance , http://www.parisballetdance.com/master-class.html and www.bdiscovereddance.com for more information.
November 26-27, December 3-4, December 11, & December 17-18, 2016
Abigail Simon is happy to announce that she will be reviving her role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in four different productions of "The Nutcracker" this holiday season. If you are in the Houston or Tyler, Texas, New Orleans, or Williamsburg, Virginia area, Abigail hopes you can make it!
The Houston Dance Theatre in Houston, Texas will be holding their Nutcracker performances on November 26th and 27th. The TJC Academy of Dance will be holding their Nutcracker performances on December 3 and 4 in Tyler, TX. The Ballet Aviv of New Orleans will be holding their Nutcracker performance on Sunday, December 11. The Virginia Regional Ballet will be holding their Nutcracker performances on December 17th and 18th.
More information about the performances will be coming soon.
October 6, 7, and 10
Abigail Simon will be teaching master class for Intermediate and Advanced ballet students at three different schools in the Chicago area in October. She will be teaching at B-Discovered Studios on Thursday, October 6 from 5 to 7 pm, Plainfield Dance Academy in Plainfield on Friday, October 7 from 4 to 5:30 pm and at Step 2 This Dance in Highland Park on Monday, October 10 from 6:10 pm to 8:10 pm.
Check out www.step2.dance , www.plainfielddanceacademy.com and www.bdiscovereddance.com for more information.
November 12-13, 2016 | 9AM - 7PM
Looking to update your dance portfolio? Partner with ballet photographer Gaby Abboud & Joffrey/International ballerina Abigail Simon for one-on-one sessions (sponsored by Capezio!) on November 12th and 13th!
Learn everything you need to know to walk on a set as a seasoned professional. Develop confidence, acquire on-set etiquette, familiarize with what to wear, and most importantly, master how to pose and work with the light to give your body optimal beauty!
From stage work to studio lighting, Abigail Simon will show you how to perform in front of the camera and get that money shot you've always wanted!
For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call 917-334-4952 or email Abigail.H.Simon@gmail.com.
August 8-19, 2016
Abigail Simon is excited to announce that she has been invited to guest teach at Virginia Regional Dance from August 8 to the 19th! See http://www.dancevrb.com for more information.
July 30, 2016
Abigail Simon had the honor and pleasure to work with singer, songwriter, and producer Rachael Sage on a music video for Rachael's hit single: TRY TRY TRY. Featuring choreography by Sarah O'Gleby and dancers Abigail Simon and Marty Lawson, the music video is sure to stun! Look for the music video to drop in late August!
Click below for more information on Rachael Sage.
May 21, 11am to 1pm
Abigail Simon is teaching a master class for Intermediate and Advanced ballet students on Saturday, May 21 from 11 am to 1 pm. Visit www.bdiscovereddance.com for more information.
April 26, 2016
The reviews are in for the Rob Ashford directed Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Abigail Simon, as Louise and Marty Lawson, as potential Gypsy suitor, are described as "mighty persuasive" (Houston Press) and provide "delightful dancing" (Houstonia Mag).
The full reviews can be read here and here.
April 15, 2016
Houston Chronicle interviewed the Rogers and Hammerstein Carousel direcor, Rob Ashford. It opens with the Houston Grand Opera on Friday, April 22. The interview can be found here.
Stars Marty Lawson and Abigail Simon during rehearsal. Photo credit: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle.
July 17 - July 23, 2016
Abigail Simon is excited to announce that she has been invited by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride to guest teach at the prestigous Chautauqua Institution School of Dance the week of July 17 to the 23rd! See http://ciweb.org/dance-school for more information.
Abigail Simon is teaching a master class for Intermediate and Advanced ballet students on Sunday, May 1 from 11am - 1 pm! Visit www.rafadance.com for more information.
May 2, 7pm to 9pm
Abigail Simon is teaching a master class for Intermediate and Advanced ballet students on Monday, May 2 from 7 - 9 pm! Visit www.balletonline.com for more information.
April 22 - May 07, 2016
Swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard times and unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do the tuneful hits, in this masterpiece of American musical theater. You’ll hear “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” all set against the backdrop of an original new production from Lyric Opera.
Featuring a cast of luminaries of the stage and screen and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford and conducted by Houston Grand Opera's Richard Bado, the all-star cast will be accompanied by the powerful Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Dancers and Chorus for a truly once-in-a-lifetime production you don’t want to miss!
Music by Richard Rodgers.
Books and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnár, as adapted by
Benjamin F. Glazer.
Original dances by Agnes de Mille.
March 18-20, 2016 | 9AM - 7PM
Looking to update your dance portfolio? Partner with ballet photographer Sebastian Kowalski & Joffrey/International ballerina Abigail Simon for one-on-one sessions (sponsored by Capezio!)
Learn everything you need to know to walk on a set as a seasoned professional. Develop confidence, acquire on-set etiquette, familiarize with what to wear, and most importantly, master how to pose and work with the light to give your body optimal beauty!
From stage work to studio lighting, Abigail Simon will show you how to perform in front of the camera and get that money shot you've always wanted!
For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call 917-334-4952 or email Abigail.H.Simon@gmail.com.
December 11-13 & 22-24, 2015
Happy to announce I will be performing with world-famous dancer ROLANDO SARABIA at the Olney Ballet Theatre! Sarabia is a talented man who was named the "Cuban Nijinsky" by the New York Times and has often been compared to a young Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Tickets sold at Olney Theatre Center 301.924.3400.
More information available at www.olneyballettheatre.org/
I will be reviving my role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in three different performances of "The Nutcracker" this holiday season! If you're in the Rochester, Michigan; Owensboro, Kentucky or Olney, Maryland area, I hope you can make it!
Owensboro Dance Theatre
Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at 7:00pm at the RiverPark Center
The Nutcracker is an Owensboro holiday tradition with sell-out performances each of the last four years. Based on the E.F. Hoffman tale, this captivating story of a little girl's fantasy of beauty, magic, and sugarplums comes alive on Cannon Hall Stage. Drosselmeyer returns with his pyro magic and new snow backdrop to bring the story to full scale. Owensboro Dance Theatre's unique version is unlike any other with dance forms including: ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. The Nutcracker will feature 6 professional dancers, over 150 community members, and ODT company and apprentice company. Showcasing performances by seasoned professional dancers from Chicago, Denver, New Oreleans, and Atlanta. Audiences will be thrilled by their expertise, grace, and beauty.
Location: 2705 Breckenridge Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Michigan Ballet Theatre
2015 Performances include five shows:
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Friday, December 18, 2015 at 7 pm
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 2 & 7 pm
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 1 & 6 pm
Performances Dec. 18 – Dec. 20 will be held at Avondale High School Performing Arts Center, 2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills
View the performance brochure for additional information or photos from past performances of The Nutcracker.
Location: 1800 S. Livernois, Rochester, MI 48307
Tickets will be available after November 2, 2015. Please call 248.652.3117 for ticket information M-F 4:30-8:00, Sat. 11:00-3:00 PM.
Olney Ballet Theatre
2015 Performances:
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Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 7:30pm
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Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
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Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at 2:00pm
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 at 7:30pm
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 at 7:30pm
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Thursday, December 24th, 2015 at 1:00pm
All shows will be located at Olney Theater Center's Historic Stage
3460 Olney Laytonsville Rd # 1, Olney, MD 20832
or call 301.924.3400
Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th | 9AM - 7PM
Audition season is coming! Looking to update your dance portfolio? Partner with ballet photographer Sebastian Kowalski & Joffrey/International ballerina Abigail Simon for one-on-one sessions (sponsored by Capezio!)
Learn everything you need to know to walk on a set as a seasoned professional. Develop confidence, acquire on-set etiquette, familiarize with what to wear, and most importantly, master how to pose and work with the light to give your body optimal beauty!
From stage work to studio lighting, Abigail Simon will show you how to perform in front of the camera and get that money shot you've always wanted!
For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call 917-334-4952 or email Abigail.H.Simon@gmail.com.
Cool throwback to a wonderfully talented artist and his Monologues dance series. Happy to be in a couple of the photos used! Read the full article here.
I have a new YouTube channel and email subscription list! Join me on Fridays at 2PM as well for a LIVE Periscope session with a sneak peek into my classes, lessons, and life!
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Excited to announce I'll be reviving my role of LOUISE with the Houston Grand Opera in their upcoming production of "Carousel." Louise has been one of my favorite characters to play. This is a huge honor. More details soon!
Saturday, July 18th, 12 - 2 pm
Abigail Simon is teaching an Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Master Class on
Saturday, July 18th from 12 - 2pm!
With over 25 years dance experience and over 13 of them as a professional with companies such as American Ballet Theatre and The Joffrey Ballet, Abigail knows what it takes to be a great dancer and how to help you take your skills and passion to the next level!
Class fee is $25.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by July 11.
Call (847) 864-1877 or
email info@fosterdance.com to reserve a spot.
April 10 - May 3, 2015
Swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard times and unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do the tuneful hits, in this masterpiece of American musical theater. You’ll hear “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” all set against the backdrop of an original new production from Lyric Opera.
Featuring a cast of luminaries of the stage and screen and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford and conducted by Broadway’s David Chase, the all-star cast will be accompanied by the powerful Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus for a truly once-in-a-lifetime production you don’t want to miss!
Music by Richard Rodgers.
Books and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnár, as adapted by
Benjamin F. Glazer.
Original dances by Agnes de Mille.
New Lyric production generously made possible by The Negaunee Foundation, an Anonymous Donor, Robert S. and Susan E. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Reyes, Liz Stiffel, Mrs. Herbert A. Vance and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance, and Jim and Vicki Mills/Jon and Lois Mills.
January 25, 2015 @12:30pm - 2:30pm
You are invited to join this limited-enrollment class, open to Intermediate- to Advanced-level ballet students. Non-members of V Fusion Studio should inform me of their previous dance training.
This workshop can be a rewarding experience for any dancers who will be in the Fox Valley area on this date. Abigail Simon will showcase her unique style of teaching in an intimately warm setting.
Monetary reservations are required, $60 per individual.
Because Abigail will lead this 2-hour class with a myriad of styles, a worthwhile and memorable opportunity awaits students who wish to supplement their normal studio-training.
While all combinations may seem easy during this workshop, they are certainly challenging. So, prepare to rigorously hone your technique. Inspiration is guaranteed!
For workshop reservations or questions, please contact (preferably via email):
Victoria ("Vicky") Waterman, Owner
V Fusion Studio
129 1/2 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-0566
info@vfusionstudio.com
http://www.vfusionstudio.com/
December 21, 2014 @2:30pm
This Sunday matinee performance of Ballet Aviv's The Nutcracker sold out within five hours! Abigail Simon is both honored and excited to be Principal Guest Artist for the prestigious Conservatory of Ballet Aviv for the first time, famously reprising her role as The Sugar Plum Princess. Everyone in attendance is sure to be delighted!
The Conservatory of Ballet Aviv [or Ballet Aviv Company] is a 501(c)3 non-profit ballet company which contains both professional and pre-professional divisions.
The Company gives young dancers and Professional dancers from the area the opportunity to share their talents with the community through performances such as The Nutcracker, other classics, as well as company original works. Ballet Aviv Company dancers experience teamwork, variety in performance, and enhancing their understanding of different styles of choreography and dance. Company members are accepted through audtion only. Auditions for the company are typically held in the month of May. If you are interested in audtioning for Ballet Aviv Company, please contact:
The Conservatory of Ballet Aviv
1735 N. Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 727-4445
balletaviv@gmail.com
http://www.theconservatoryofballetaviv.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ConservatoryBalletAviv
https://www.facebook.com/balletaviv
November 24 - 28, 2014
The Abigail Simon Facebook fan page just reached 1,000 page likes, and we're celebrating by giving away five signed Abigail Simon prints! To enter to win, visit our Facebook fan page and like and comment on the giveaway post. Five winners will be selected at random at noon on Black Friday. And don't forget to help us celebrate by inviting your friends to like Abigail Simon!
Giveaway Rules: Only one entry per user. Users must both like and comment on the giveaway post to be considered. Five winners will be selected at random to receive one of the prints featured in the photo. Must comment and like before 12 pm on Friday, December 28, 2014 to be considered. Winners will be contacted via Facebook and receive their print via mail one to two weeks later.
November 3
Abigail has been invited to model for INLOVE Magazine's fashion shoot with dancers from the American Ballet Theatre in New York! We look forward to posting some exciting photos from the shoot, stay tuned!
October 12, 15 & 22
One more week until Abigail's first performance with the Lyric Opera! Hope to see you all at one of her shows, October 12,15 and 22.
December 6, 2014
Owensboro Dance Theatre begins the concert series with the magic of The Nutcracker on December 7th, at 7 PM at the River Park Center. The Nutcracker is an Owensboro holiday tradition with sell-out performances each of the last four years. Abigail will be performing as the "Sugar Plum Fairy", with her internationally acclaimed partner, Yosvani Ramos, & previous with English National and the Austrailian Ballet, as the "Cavalier".Add News Story here
December 12, 13 &14, 2014
Student dancers from Washington area ballet schools perform with professional guest dancers Abigail Simon and Gleidson Hoffman in this wonderful holiday tradition for all ages.
OBT Artistic Director Patricia Berrend was a member of the internationally known Hamburg Ballet and a founding member of the Washington Ballet. As Associate Director of the Washington School of Ballet, Ms. Berrend served for 20 years as Répétiteur for Mary Day's popular The Nutcracker.
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December 21, 2014
This is Abigail's first time as a guest artist with Ballet Aviv in New Orleans. She is delighted to be joined by Yosvani Ramos in performing with talented students from the conservatory.
September 2, 2014
The Be Healthful Retreat on September 14 at Moonlight Studios is an exciting opportunity for attendees to engage with businesses, leaders and teachers in all things healthy and hollistic living, as well as enjoy food tastings, spa services and classes! Abigail is thrilled to participate in the event as both a guest speaker and ballet class instructor. And thirty percent of the ticket sales go to the Charity 4LIFE organization. Visit the link for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 1, 2014
Abigail is excited to join gifted singer Renée Fleming and conductor Sir Andrew Davis while performing choreography by Val Caniparoli in Richard Strauss' delightful comedy, Capriccio, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago this October.
August 31, 2014
The Youth American Grande Prix is just around the corner, and Abigail is excited to once again offer private lessons to students looking to compete! Lessons are also available for students not looking to compete, but who are interested in perfecting their ballet skills. Sign up on my teaching page!
August 7, 2014
Abigail is excited to be invited to perform for the opening ceremony at the American Physocological Association's Annual Charity Event, in Washington DC on Thursday, August 7. The event will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 4-5:30PM.
More information will be posted closer to the event.
May 2-4, 2014
From May 2nd until May 4th 2014 the festival for ballet and modern contemporary dance - the Ballet & Performance Days - are held in Vienna for the fifth time, with nightly performances of various young and emerging national and international artists. Abigail is thrilled to be among them, sharing the balcony scene from "Romeo & Juliet", with her partner, Yosvani Ramos.
"The goal of Ballet Days is to create a festival that appeals to every person interested but not limited to the classical ballet audience." says Gregor Hatala President austrian dance council and chairman of the Association Wr. Former State Opera Ballet.
The Location is the Odeon Theatre Vienna in Vienna's second district, which is an essential part of the cultural life of Vienna since the late 80-ies and is a perfect setting for all performances served.
March 16 & 17, 2014
An evening of dance theater featuring celebrated artists from the worlds of ballet, modern, and Broadway.
"Stories from the Night Before" is an evening of dance-theater choreographed by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Maurice Brandon Curry.
"Whenever two people are on stage, there is an implied relationship," says Mr. Curry. "Every aspect of the piece ... choreography, music, lighting, costumes, all lend to the experience of narrative work. So in my creative process, I just conclude, why not tell a story?"
February 3, 2014
With the Youth American Grande Prix right around the corner, Abigail is excited for her 3 competing students to give it their best at the upcoming competion. Abigail is also offering other's interested in the competition or perfecting their craft for private lessons.
January 20, 2014
After over a decade of hard work as a professional balleria, Abigail is honored and humbled to announce her official sponsorship with Capezio, one of the world's largest manufacturers of dance apparel and specialized dance shoes.
December 30, 2013
Join us over the holiday break and take a Beginner or Advanced Master Class with State Street Dance Studio's very own Sugar Plum Fairy, yours truly, Abigail Simon. Classes go from 10 AM - 3:30 PM, covering technigue, pointe, and variations.
December 20 & 21, 2013
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice", written by E.T.A. The Alamo City Dance Company's production of The Nutcracker now boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by San Antonians with the exception of the guest artists, including Abigail Simon and Mauro Villanueva, previous of the Joffrey Ballet.
Tickets on sale now for the Saturday 2:00 and 6:00, and Sunday 1:00, performances.
December 13-15, 2013
Student dancers from Washington area ballet schools perform with professional guest dancers in this wonderful holiday tradition for all ages.
OBT Artistic Director Patricia Berrend was a member of the internationally known Hamburg Ballet and a founding member of the Washington Ballet. As Associate Director of the Washington School of Ballet, Ms. Berrend served for 20 years as Répétiteur for Mary Day's popular The Nutcracker.
December 7, 2013
Owensboro Dance Theatre begins the concert series with the magic of The Nutcracker on December 7th, at 7 PM at the River Park Center. The Nutcracker is an Owensboro holiday tradition with sell-out performances each of the last four years. Abigail will be performing as the "Sugar Plum Fairy", with her internationally acclaimed partner, Yosvani Ramos, & previous with English National and the Austrailian Ballet, as the "Cavalier".
November 30 & December 1, 2013
State Street Dance presents their 10th anniversary celebration of the classical holiday ballet, "The Nutcracker". The performance will feature guest artists Mauro Villanueva and Abigail Simon, previously with The Joffrey Ballet, as the "Cavalier" and "Sugar Plum Fairy". There will be three performances: Saturday, November 30 at 2:00 and 7:00, and Sunday, December 1 at 2:00.
October 24, 2013
Abigail is excited to announce an upcoming Guest Artist performance in Los Angeles with the Barak Ballet. The performance is called, "L.A. Moves", and features live music by the Malibu Coast Chamber Orchestra. The event will be held at The Broad Stage located at 1310 11th St. Santa Monica, CA at 8 PM. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 26th.
September 28, 2013
Come see Abigail Simon and Randy Herrera perform at the PLAZA Theater in El Paso, TX on Saturday, September 28, 7:30 PM. Excerpts from beloved ballets will be performed by world-class dancers from across the globe.
September 19 & 20, 2013
Abigail is honored to work with Capezio and Custom Barres in NYC at their corporate offices for up and coming print work in their respective, internationally distributed dancewear magazines. Stay posted for pics on my Facebook Fan Page and in my Gallery.
September 7, 2013
Abigail was invited again to perform and model at Chicago's International Beethoven Project this year. With hundreds of Chicagoland, National, and International Artists, it's sure to be a fun, and interesting festival!
August 17, 2013
Dance for Life Chicago is excited to bring you another great performance with some of Chicago's top dance companies and independant artists. With an anticipated full house at the Auditorium Theater, this is a can't miss show surely to surprise you with top notch performances and choreopgraphy.
Summer, 2013
Looking to take your ballet practice to the next level this summer? Or be taught by one of Chicago's best? Abigail will be offering group and private teaching opportunities at both Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center and Foster Dance May-August, 2013.
April 17 & 18, 2013
Abigail is proud to be featured as a special guest performer with Ballet Next in NYC at BAM for this year's second annual collaboration with the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA.
