Strong Ballet Academy, the subsidiary of Strong Dance Studios, has applied for and been granted non-profit status. With this designation, they are committed to ensuring that dancers from all backgrounds achieve exposure to the Performing Arts through a merit-based scholarship program. The Academy produces two ballets every year: a summer production and the Christmastime favorite, The Nutcracker. This summer’s production is Coppélia, and will be held on July 17 at Servite High School Theatre. For details visit www.strongdancestudios.com.