Weir School of Ballet Business 782 DENISON COURT • BLOOMFIELD HILLS 48302 (313) 334-7100 Ballet Master lacob Lascu, Director and Choreographer of the annual Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Dance Detroit's production of "The Nutcracker," will begin teaching his 21st annual curriculum. CONIPILEID I3V Thowntown Fall/Winter classes are scheduled from August 30 - December 11. Several openings are now available in ballet classes ranging from pre-dance to professional levels. Scholarships are given to qualified advanced male and female dancers. You are invited to register by calling (313) 334-7100. Jacob Lascu, the school's Director, has taught ballet for more than 40 years and has choreographed numerous ballet produc- tions world-wide. He is Artistic Director of Dance Detroit, resident' company of Marygrove College, and founder of the Michigan Ballet Foundation. - .K- STOCKS TAX-FREE BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS F X X E M P T First of Michigan Corporation Members Nei. 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