The Heartbeat Ballet

is a semi-professional dance company that works as part of DANCE to bring performances to the community. The artists of The Heartbeat Ballet are a small group of classically trained dancers seeking to blend contemporary movements with the precision of classical technique in order to express and reach a deeper side of humanity.

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Mission Statement

The role of the arts in society is to elucidate and deepen our understanding of humanity and life on Earth and to build connection with others through this deeper understanding. The mission of the Heartbeat Ballet is to connect with audiences through dance performances that integrate the abilities of highly-trained ballet dancers with innovative movements and choreographic endeavors that speak to the human experience. The Heartbeat Ballet is a small group of classically trained dancers seeking to blend contemporary movements with the precision of classical technique in order to express and reach a deeper side of humanity. In addition to producing theatre performances, the Heartbeat Ballet works to bring these experiences into small intimate venues where it can reach audience members who do not have the opportunity to get out to a theatre production. Future goals are to connect with under-served and at-risk populations by providing expressive dance workshops for them in coordination with other non-profit groups.

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    Heartbeat Ballet performs in many non-traditional spaces. If you have a school, community center, nursing home, coffee shop, or other venue and are interested in scheduling a performance with us, please reach out to frcballet@gmail.com for more information.

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Auditions

When: There are no upcoming auditions at this time. Contact Ixchel to audition in class! 970.980.8425

Where: Front Range Classical Ballet Academy
3501 S. Mason St. Unit #1
Fort Collins, CO

What to Expect:
Ballet technique and pointe (optional for men)
followed by several phrases of contemporary and an opportunity to present solo work if desired

Attire:
dark, solid color leotard; pink or skin tone tights; pink or skin tone ballet slippers; hair pulled up and away from the face, bun if possible

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white T-shirt; black tights; black or white ballet slippers; hair away from the face

Commitment:

  • Heartbeat Ballet is seeking both new company members and apprentices for the season, ages 17+

  • Dancers are expected to attend a minimum of three classes a week, including company class. At least two of these classes must be ballet and offered at FRCBA

  • Rehearsals will be Tuesday afternoons and possibly an additional 1-2 times per week beginning in September

  • Choreographic opportunities for full company members

  • Annual performances typically include one or two pieces for Convergence in Denver, a full length theatre production, and smaller performances as opportunities arise. 

  • Heartbeat Ballet is a semi-professional company. Full company members will be paid for performances and apprentices paid for performance where income allows.

Company Members

  • Ixchel Levendosky

    Artistic Director

  • Sophia Imark

    Sophia Imark

    Company Member

  • Hannah Parker

    Hannah Parker

    Company Member

  • Artistic Director of The Heartbeat Ballet, Choreographer and Company Member

    Ixchel has been teaching, choreographing and performing in the northern Colorado region since 1990. Hailing from Wyoming, schooled at the University of Utah, UC Boulder and CSU, and having danced professionally in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Colorado, Ixchel has studied classical ballet and modern dance with many master teachers. Over the past 25+ years, she has shared her love and knowledge of dance with countless students throughout northern Colorado. Her passion thrives through the direction of her studio, the Front Range Classical Ballet Academy and associated company, the The Heartbeat Ballet.

    Ixchel’s ventures outside the dance world have earned her a masters degree in botany and years of doing contract and seasonal work for the US Forest Service. Her poetry has occasionally appeared in publication. She has been a volunteer for the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and Partners Mentoring Youth. With all these joyful life pursuits, Ixchel still considers her son Orion to be greatest joy of her life.

  • Bio coming soon!

  • In 2017, Hannah started beginning ballet under Ixchel Levendosky at age 21. In the crash course that followed, she has enjoyed multiple dance intensives and performance opportunities. 

    Her training has included ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and Latin dance. Her most rewarding dance experience has been the past 5+ years at Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, and most recently a company member with The Heartbeat Ballet.

    Hannah abides on a farm in the periphery of Fort Collins. When not dancing, she indulges her wild side with social work, church, and literature.