FFMC FRANCES RANDS BEERY BALLET AWARDS
Endowed by the Lake Wales Arts Council
in memory of Frances Rands Beery
LIVE AUDITIONS
Lake Wales Arts Center
April 10, 2008, l:00 P.M.
Awards: First $500, Second $250, Honorable Mention $25
Winners are invited to a state meeting and also receive a plaque, a certificate, and a sketch of the life of Frances Rands Beery.
Mrs. Beery was a premier ballerina, dancing with the Washington Ballet and active in the Stage Door Canteen in World War II. She operated the Lake Wales School of Ballet for many years. Before arrival in Lake Wales she traveled all over the world with her husband, Lawrence A. Beery, Jr., who worked with the State Department. She fostered goodwill by operating ballet studios wherever they traveled. Following her untimely death, the Lake Wales Arts Council received funds in her memory to establish the award.
Rules: Present at least two dances including one combination in classical ballet and one variation in costume (classical, contemporary, or original) plus demonstration of technique
Eligibility: ballet student ages 12-18
Membership in a Junior Music Club, or as an individual member of the
Federation ($12.00 dues with application, if entrant is not currently an
FFMC member) is required.
Pre-Registration Required: Entry fee of $5.00 and completed application are required to be sent to the chairman, Dr. Isabella Laude, postmarked no later than the deadline date of 15 March 2008.
Contact Dr. Isabella Laude for more information and application at (863) 638-2629 or email IsabellaMary@verizon.net
2008 Winners of the Frances Rands Beery Memorial Award in Classical Ballet
First Place $500
Shiloh Hodges
Lakeland
Second Place $250
Jeannette Fiallo
Lakeland
(Updated: Wednesday, April 16, 2008)