Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) invites poets to submit their work for the school's poetry contest in celebration of National Poetry Month in April and National Dance Week from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 28. To thank the public for its support for 52 years, the MSB is holding a special National Dance Week Poetry Contest. Submissions of poems will be accepted now through April 8.

"The Marblehead School of Ballet takes pride in joining other organizations across the country in celebrating National Poetry Month and National Dance Week and spotlighting the importance of dance in our society. During our 52nd anniversary, we want to introduce more people of all ages -- children, tweens, teenagers, adults, and seniors -- to the wonders and benefits of dance and poetry through our school's programs in ballet, creative movement, stretch and strength, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Ballroom and Latin," said Paula K. Shiff, Director of the Marblehead School of Ballet.

Dance Poetry Contest

The Marblehead School of Ballet's current and former students and the general public are invited to submit a poem with the theme, The Wonders of Dance. Contestants should submit the poem with their name, a photo of themself, their age, and contact information. Submit entries to [email protected].

The contest's winners will read their poems and receive prizes on April 27 at a special performance at 2:00 p.m. at the school. Three prizes will be awarded, with first prize a $100 gift certificate and second prize a $50 gift certificate both to On Your Toes Dancewear. The third prize recipient will receive a MSB water bottle.

In Person and Online Classes

Classes and private lessons are taught in person and online for students of all ages -- children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Instruction is provided in creative movement, ballet (children through adult levels), stretch and strength, pre-pointe and pointe, partner dance, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin, and Theater Arts. Register for classes online at https://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/classes/schedule/.

For a class schedule, information about private lessons and other details, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit the organization's website, www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com.