<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy is committed to excellence in dance education in a constructive, positive environment.]]></description><link>https://www.anchorageballet.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:04:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.anchorageballet.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[See the Real Impact of the Scholarship Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy, talent walks through our doors every season. So do families quietly doing the math. Classical ballet training requires commitment — not just from students, but from parents who rearrange schedules, drive across town, sew ribbons, and make sacrifices so their children can pursue something they love. For some families, tuition is manageable. For others, it is the one thing standing between a child and the studio. 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