Zohar Update 3.25.25

[Vivian Sam]

Hello Zohar Community,

ZOHAR PERFORMANCE SERIES #13, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026; ALMOST SOLD OUT!

• Three tickets left as of now! This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance. Once sold out of seats, tickets will be sold for standing room only on the same eventbrite link: $25+fees; Door price remains the same.

• Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zohar-performance-series-13-tickets-1981245431419?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

• In addition to local artists in this program, there will also be a big Zohar presence.

  • Amrita has choreographed a piece featuring Zohar Ballet teachers: Karina Eimon, Tracy Fuller, and Brooke Wertwijn.
  • Brooke Wertwijn will be performing a solo titled "Dandelion"
  • Adrienne Foley has been the rehearsal director for Lisa Deyo's piece "As It Seems" and the Zohar dancers are: Susan Bailey, Vera Dorzhinova, Monica Espinosa, Gabriella Goldstein (Gavi), Adriana Hokk, Terry Jacobs, Jolie LeBlanc, I-Heng McComb, Katelyn Olsen, Patty Pflaging, and Esther Selk
  • Erin Akrobetu (modern teacher) and Jessica Hofmann will perform a piece they created titled "Barefoot Goddesses in the Sunshine"
  • Claire Alexander (Artist in Residence) is presenting "Women's Work". Zohar Dancers: Michelle Barnes, Madelyn Davis, Masa Leskovsek, Esther Selk, Jessica Whittemore, Holly Woodrow

IS MY CHILD OR STUDENT ON THE PATH TO A PROFESSIONAL BALLET CAREER --AND DO THEY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED?

• ZTalk #3 is here — and we're bringing in the Ballet Help Desk podcast co-founders LIVE!
• This is the moment ballet families have been waiting for. Join us for an empowering evening designed specifically for ballet parents, packed with real tools and honest conversations about:
  • 🔹 Pre-professional & post-graduate training pathways 
  • 🔹 Navigating your child's passion for dance 
  • 🔹 Balancing the dance dream with the college conversation
• Whether your dancer is all-in on a professional career or still exploring their options — this event is for YOU. Don't miss this first-of-its-kind experience. Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
• Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7–8:30 PM; 
• Zohar Dance Company, 4000 Middlefield Rd., L4, Palo Alto, Ca. 94303
• TICKETS (on Eventbrite):
  • Pre-Sale: $25 | Children: $12.50
  • Door: $30 | Children: $15
• Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/z-talk-with-brett-jenny-founders-of-ballet-help-desk-podcast-tickets-1977398898335?aff=oddtdtcreatorgoog_401951573
• Zoom will be available. Register and the link to the event will be attached.
• Dance Teachers & Studio Directors — we've got you!
  • Use code ZEDU2026 at checkout for $10 off your pre-sale ticket. Eventbrite only, while it lasts!
• For dance parents, ballet instructors & studio directors — this one's for you. See you there! 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: LISA BURNETT (MODERN DANCE INSTRUCTOR)

• With full hearts, we invite you to gather and honor the life of our dear Lisa, and to celebrate the joy she brought to our lives. Lisa moved through the world with rare emotional and physical grace. In the dance studio, at the barn, or in conversation, her presence was calm, luminous, and grounded.
• Reception with light refreshments in the theater courtyard will follow the celebration. A videographer will be on hand to capture your Lisa stories or you can email videos, letters or photos to lisa.burne...@gmail.com so Lisa's family can enjoy your memories as well.
• SATURDAY, APRIL 4* - 2 PM to 4 PM
• CUBBERLEY COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER, 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto CA
• In lieu of flowers, please donate to Stanford Sarcoma Research: https://medgift.stanford.edu/. 

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE (SDI) June 15 - 19

• Five days. One week. A transformation you will feel. 
• There are things that happen when you train every day for five consecutive days that simply cannot happen in a single weekly class. This intensive is built for that transformation. Dancers leave with a deeper understanding of their bodies, a sharper ability to absorb corrections, and measurable technical progress they can see and feel.

• Times: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, 10:30am - 5pm/ THURSDAY, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm/ FRIDAY, 10:30 am - 4:00pm

• This is for anyone 14 yo and up. All levels of dance welcomed.

• Dance Classes will consist of: Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater Choreography, Tap, Luigi Technique, Contemporary, and Modern.
• Link: https://zohardancecompany.org/summer-dance-intensive

LUIGI TECHNIQUE TEACHER CERTIFICATION LEVEL 2

• July 17, 18, 19
• 1:30 p - 6:30 p

Have a lovely week!

With gratitude,

Vivian Sam & Daynee Lai-Krauss