Laurie Yeames
Ms. Yeames received her early training at the prestigious Maryland Youth Ballet and was awarded a full scholarship to the American Ballet Theatre, where she trained for four years. She continued her studies at the School of American Ballet and the École de Danse Classique de Monte Carlo – École de Princess Grace. Her professional performing career includes membership with Maryland Youth Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, and the Chicago Lyric Opera.
As an educator and choreographer, Ms. Yeames has worked extensively with schools and professional companies throughout the United States, including Princeton Ballet School, North Star Ballet in Alaska, Ballet Hawaii, Saratoga City Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, and American Theater Dance Workshop. She was the founding director of Eglevsky Youth Ballet in New York and has served as ballet mistress for Eglevsky Ballet, North Star Ballet, Ballet Hawaii, and Saratoga City Ballet.
Ms. Yeames has choreographed extensively for these organizations as well as for musical theater productions, including Jesus Christ Superstar for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her dedication to developing young dancers is reflected in the many students she has mentored who have gone on to successful professional careers.
In addition to her studio and company work, Ms. Yeames served for two years as an instructor with American Repertory Ballet’s Dance Power outreach program and has participated in numerous dance residencies in public schools. She has also served as an adjudicator for dance competitions and was featured in Pointe magazine for her innovative pre-pointe syllabus.
Ms. Yeames served as Classical Ballet Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for six years. She is certified in American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum from Primary through Level 7, as well as Partnering.
Throughout her career, Laurie Lubeck Yeames has remained committed to excellence in classical ballet training, thoughtful mentorship, and inspiring the next generation of dancers.