Performing Groups

Being a member of either Magnificat Youth Ballet or Magnificat Youth Ballet Junior company is a high calling and commitment.  There is an expectancy for these students to attend weekly and sometimes monthly rehearsals in addition to their regular classes each week.  Discipleship training/Bible study time may be included into each group’s monthly responsibilities.  Because these are performing groups with the sole purpose of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through dance, acceptance into either group is by audition only.  Members and their parents are asked to read and sign a covenant agreement for the school year regarding expectations of the group.  These groups perform regularly at area events, nursing homes, schools and churches; the mission being to bring Jesus to our community through dance and personal interaction. If students are interested in auditioning but a little unsure if they are ready to commit to one of these groups, we still welcome them to try out! After the audition, students will find out the following week if they are invited to be part of one of the groups. If they are accepted, they will still need to let us know if they are planning to participate so there is plenty of time to decide on committing or not to a performing group.

Students eligible for MYB Junior: Ballet IB, IC, Intermediate Foundation

Students eligible for MYB: Intermediate Ballet, Advanced Foundation, Advanced Ballet

*If unsure of eligibility, email bmagschool@balletmagnificat.com or call 601.977.1001. for information.

Audition date for MYB and MYB Junior 2025-2026:

When: August 19, 2025

Where: Ballet Magnificat! studios

Time: 4:15-6:30pm

Dress code: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black short, mesh skirt. Students should have their hair secured neatly in a bun or french twist.

Students auditioning for MYB will take technique class taught by Natalie Heard, Instructor and MYB Junior Director. MYB Director, Cassandra Davis, Ballet Mistress, Sol Maisonet, and Artistic Director of Ballet Magnificat!, Kathy Thibodeaux, will observe the class.

Students will learn repertoire during the audition.

Call our office at 601-977-1001 or email bmagschool@balletmagnificat.com for more information!

REHEARSAL TIMES FOR MYB Junior 2025-2026

Tuesdays from 5:15-6:45 with MYB Junior Director, Natalie Heard

REHEARSAL TIMES FOR MYB 2025-2026

Mondays from 7:30-8:00 with Natalie Heard

Tuesdays from 6:00-8:15 with MYB Director, Cassandra Davis

Thursdays from 7:00-8:15 with Natalie Heard

UPCOMING PERFORMANCE DATES:

  • October 20, 2025- Landmark Lifestyles Assisted Living Home in Ridgeland. MYB only. 1pm performance.

  • December 2, 2025- Christ United Church blocking for December 7. MYB only. 4pm.

  • December 3, 2025- Christ United Church. MYB only. Dress rehearsal 6pm.

  • December 4, 2025- The Township at Colony Park. MYB and MYB Junior. Performance 6pm.

  • December 7, 2025- Christ United Church. MYB only. Rehearsal 9am, performance 11am.

  • December 8, 2025- Ridgeland Library. MYB and MYB Junior. Performance 4:30pm.

  • December 12, 2025- The District. MYB and MYB Junior. Performance 5pm.

  • December 13, 2025- The District. MYB and MYB Junior. Performance 5pm.

  • December 18, 2025- Ballet Magnificat! Light Has Come dress rehearsal at Jackson Preparatory School.

  • December 19-21, 2025- Ballet Magnificat! Light Has Come performances at Jackson Preparatory School.

Magnificat! Youth Ballet Company 2025-2026

Back Row: Carlie Gray, Lydia Helmintoller, Thomas Richardson, Marcella Robertson, Georgia Miller

Front Row: Madeleine Reed, Addie Kate Lum, Caroline Lowry, Madison Barnett, Reagan Howell, Amelie Taylor

Magnificat! Youth Ballet Junior Company 2025-2026

Back Row: Juniper Lunceford, Lily Grace Easley, Aleksandra Doroshenko

Front Row: Bethany Shi, Ayelet Barak, Hannah Humphries, Lynlee Newman, Sarahgrace Pender