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ALABAMA

ALABAMA BALLET

Wes Chapman, Artistic Director Alice Cox, Director of External Affairs 2726 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322-4300; Fax (205) 322-4444 www.alabamaballet.org

ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE

Kitty Scale, Dir. & Foye DuBose, Ballet Master bal´let` mas´ter

n. 1. a man who trains ballet dancers.

Noun 1. ballet master - a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
 Located at Armory Learning Arts Center 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 241-2590; Fax (334) 241-2504 Web: www.alabamadanceffieatre.com

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS The Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) is a public, partially residential high school located in Birmingham, Alabama. The mission of the Alabama School of Fine Arts, a community of explorers, is to nurture impassioned students by guiding and inspiring them to discover and fulfill  

Therese Laeger, Dance Chair Classical & full academic program, grades 7-12 Preparatory Dance Program, ages 8-15 1800 8th Ave. North Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 252-9241; fax 251-9541 www.asfa.k12.al.us

AUBURN BALLET SCHOOL

Official School of Auburn Ballet Julian Green, Artistic Director 2515 E Glenn Ste A107, Auburn, AL 36830 (334) 821-4402 www.auburnballet.com

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE Birmingham-Southern College, at Birmingham, Ala.; United Methodist; coeducational; formed 1918 by the merger of Southern Univ. (chartered 1856; opened 1859 at Greensboro, Ala.) and Birmingham College (opened 1898).  

BA Dance/Dance Educ. Certif., minor. Mira Popovich, Dir.; Ruth Henry, Dir. Dance Educ. (205)226-4945; rhenry@bsc.edu; www.bsc.edu 900 Arkadelphia Rd., Birmingham, AL 35254

COMMUNITY BALLET SCHOOL

Huntsville Ballet Company Noun 1. ballet company - a company that produces ballets
troupe, company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
 Clinton Rothwell, Artistic Dir.; Vicki Butler, Interim Sch. Dir. PO Box 373, Huntsville, AL 35804; (256) 539-0961 www.huntsvilleballet.org

MOBILE BALLET, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic.

Antonym: dec.
.

Winthrop Corey, Artistic Director 4351 Downtowner Loop, N., Mobile, AL 36609; (251) 342-2241; Fax (251) 343-8289

MONTGOMERY BALLET

Official Performing Ballet Company of the City of Montgomery. Priscilla Crommelin-Ball, Artistic Dir./School Dir. Oskar Antunez, Ballet Master. 6009 E. Shirley Ln., Montgomery, AL 36117; (334) 409-0522; montgomeryballet@ yahoo.com; www.montgomeryballet.com

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA Southeast Alabama is the term used to identify the southeastern counties in the state of Alabama. Other names for the area are The Wiregrass and Lower Alabama. The area includeds the Counties of Dale, Pike, Houston, Coffee, Henry, Geneva, Barbour, Crenshaw and Covington.  DANCE COMPANY

Ashlie Wells and Tracy Solomon, Artistic Directors. 2867 Fortner St., Dothan, AL 36305 (334) 701-7139; Email seadac@graceba.net and Visit: www.seadac.com

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA The University of Alabama (also known as Alabama, UA or colloquially as 'Bama) is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship campus of the University of Alabama System.  

American Ballet Theatre American Ballet Theatre, one of the foremost international dance companies of the 20th cent. It was founded in 1937 as the Mordkin Ballet and reorganized as the Ballet Theatre in 1940 under the direction of Lucia Chase and Rich Pleasant.  Summer Intensive Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre Accredited accredited

recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria.


accredited herds
cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g.
 by the National Association of Schools of Dance. BA Dance Performance/ Choreography. Box 870239, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0239. Faculty: Edie Barnes-Director, Cornelius Carter, Rita Snyder, RichardRichards.ebarnes@theatre.as.ua.edu www.as.ua.edu/theatre & (205)348-5283

ALASKA

ALASKA DANCE THEATRE

Alice Bassler Sullivan, Artistic Dir. 550 E. 33rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99503. Ph. (907) 277-9591 fax (907) 274-3078 info@alaskadancetheatre.org

ANCHORAGE CLASSICAL BALLET Noun 1. classical ballet - a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements
ballet, concert dance - a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
 ACAD ACAD Academy
ACAD Academic
ACAD AutoCAD (design/drafting development software by Autodesk)
ACAD Acadia National Park (US National Park Service)
ACAD Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
.

Artistic Director, Michelangelo Canale 501 W. International Airport Rd., Suite 22 Anchorage, AK 99518; (907) 569-3267

ARIZONA

ARIZONA SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET

Unique Preparatory & Full Academic Programs Summer program. Nadya Zubkov, School Dir. 20820 N. 25th Ph, Ste. 112, Phoenix, AZ 85050 (602) 494-3400 www.azclassicalballet.com

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Arizona State University, at Tempe; coeducational; opened 1886 as a normal school, became 1925 Tempe State Teachers College, renamed 1945 Arizona State College at Tempe. Its present name was adopted in 1958.  

B.F.A, M.F.A. Dept. of Dance, College of Fine Arts
COFA redirects here. for the "Compact of Free Association" see that article.


The College of Fine Arts (COFA) is the creative arts faculty of the University of New South Wales and is located on Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, Australia.
, Box 870304, Tempe, AZ 85287-0304 (480) 965-5029; Fax (480) 965-2247 Web: http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/dance Email: asudance@asu.edu

A TIME TO DANCE

School of the Youth Ballet. Dee Dee Doell, Artistic Director. Ballet, Pointe, Liturgical, Jazz & Tap. 2610 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson 85716 (520) 320-1566 www.atimetodancetucson.com

BALLET ARIZONA & THE SCHOOL OF BALLET ARIZONA

Artistic Director, Ib Andersen Ib Andersen (b. 1954) is a Danish dancer and choreographer. He is currently the artistic director of Ballet Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona.

Internationally admired as both a dancer and choreographer, Andersen’s contribution to the world of dance is the product of a
 School Director, Nancy Crowley Ph (602) 381 0184; 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. school@balletaz.org www.balletaz.org

BALLET ARTS

Official school of Ballet Tucson Mary-Beth Cabana, Artistic Director 200 South Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716; (520) 623-3373

BALLET YUMA

ion Cristofori & Kathleen Sinclair, Dir. Yuma Ballet Academy (928) 314-4762 P.O. Box 11121, Yuma, AZ 85366 www.balletyuma.org

NINA MARLOW SCHOOL OF BALLET

Classical ballet in the Russian tradition 3801 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85028 (602) 996-8000; www.balletandfriends.org

SOUTHWEST CLASSICAL DANCE INSTITUTE

Joshua & Natasha Brooksher Artistic Directors Professional Training for Aspiring Dancers. Vaganova Syllabus training. 1866 S. Fraser Dr., Mesa, AZ; (480) 926-2527 or (480) 228-8097; registrar@swcdi.com & www.swcdi.com

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (body, education) University of Arizona - The University was founded in 1885 as a Land Grant institution with a three-fold mission of teaching, research and public service.  

Accredited NASD NASD

See: National Association of Securities Dealers


NASD

See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).
; BFA BFA
abbr.
Bachelor of Fine Arts

BFA
abbr BFA, B.F.A
Bachelor of Fine Arts; first degree in Fine Arts.
 Dance Major/Minor Ballet/Jazz/Modern. MA, MFA See multifactor authentication.  Drama/Dance Faculty: Jory Hancock-Director, James Clouser, Amy Ernst, Nina Janik, Suzanne Knosp, Melissa Lowe, Doug Nielsen, Susan Quinn, Michael Williams Michael Williams may refer to:
  • Michael Williams (actor), British actor
  • Michael Williams (aikido), Australian aikido teacher.
  • Michael Williams (Canadian TV personality), former MuchMusic VJ
  • Michael Williams (character), a character in William Shakespeare's
, Sam Watson Sam Watson (b. 1952) is an Australian Aboriginal activist and a socialist politician. He has run as the candidate of the Socialist Alliance in the 2004 election in Queensland. Watson teaches a course in Black Australian Literature at the University of Queensland. . Scholarships. Write: School of Dance, Ina Gittings Bldg., #121, Tucson, AZ 85721; (520) 621-4698 http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/dance/

CALIFORNIA

ACADEMY OF BALLET

Richard Gibson Richard Gibson (born 1 January, 1954 in Kampala, Uganda) is a British actor, is probably best known for his role as the archetypal Gestapo Officer Herr Otto Flick in the BBC hit sitcom series, 'Allo 'Allo!.  & Zory Karah, Directors 2121 Market St., San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA 94114 (415) 552-1166 sfacademyofballet.com

THE ACADEMY OF DANCE Lori Silvaggio, Director Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l`ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856.  Home of San Luis San Luis, city (1991 pop. 110,353), capital of San Luis prov., W central Argentina. The city is the commercial center of an area producing cattle, corn, and asparagus; the surrounding area has timber and mineral resources. San Luis is a popular resort.  Jazz. 3422 Miguelito Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 844-1230; fax (805) 540-53311 www.academyofdanceslo.com

THE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Professional Training 4580-B Alvarado Canyon Rd. San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92120 (619) 282-1884 & www.apastudios.com

AMERICAN ACADEMY The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in  FOR DANCE

Cecilia Soriano, Executive Director 3026 Nebraska Ave., Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , CA 90404 aadkal@aol.com (310) 453-4889 www.americanacademyfordance.org

ANAHEIM BALLET

Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg, Directors 280 E Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 520-0904 www.anaheimballet.org

AYAKO SCHOOL OF BALLET

Ayako Takahashi, Director (650) 592-7ASB ASB Asbestos
ASB Arbeiter Samariter Bund (German medical help organisation)
ASB Anti-Social Behaviour
ASB Accounting Standards Board (UK FRC)
ASB Aarhus School of Business
 Ballet, Modern, Jazz. www.ayakoschool.com Home of Peninsula Youth Ballet, www.pyb.org 517-E Marine View Ave., Belmont, CA 94002

BALLET PACIFICA ACADEMY

Lorin Johnson, Academy Director Amanda McKerrow, Artistic Advisor Official school of Ballet Pacifica Ethan Stiefel Ethan Stiefel (born 1973 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania) is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT) .[1] Biography
An only son of a Lutheran minister who became a prison warden in New York, Stiefel began ballet training in Madison, Wisconsin at age eight.
, Artistic Director John Gardner
This article concerns the American literary novelist. For other men with this name, see John Gardner (disambiguation).


John Champlin Gardner, Jr. (July 21, 1933 – September 14, 1982) was an American novelist and university teacher.
, Artistic Associate 1824 Kaiser Ave., Irvine, GA 92614 (949) 851-9930; Fax (949) 851-9974 www.balletpacifica.org info@balletpacifica.org

BALLET PETIT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre.  

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pilates, Musical Theatre, Voice and Acting (818) 790-5775 /balletpetit@hotmail.com www.balletpetit.net

BALLET SAN JOSE Ballet San Jose in San Jose, California, USA, was originally founded in 1986 as the "San Jose Cleveland Ballet," a co-venture with the ten-year old Cleveland Ballet which offered to the dancers added performing exposure, and each city a ballet company for a moderate, shared  SILICON VALLEY SCHOOL

Dennis Nahat, Artistic Director Lise la Cour, School Director Official school of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley 40 North First Street, San Jose San Jose, city, United States
San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850.
, CA 95113 (408) 288-2820 x223; www.balletsanjose.org

THE BALLET STUDIO BY THE SEA

Holne of the Malibu Civic Ballet Jo Anna Jarvis Anna Marie Jarvis (May 1, 1864 - November 24, 1948) was born in Webster, Taylor County, West Virginia, as the daughter of Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis. Her family moved to Grafton, West Virginia in her childhood. , ARAD Arad, in the Bible
Arad (ā`răd), in the Bible, royal town in the Negev, the modern Tell Arad (Israel), S of Hebron. The "king Arad" in the Book of Numbers is a mistranslation for "king of Arad.
, ATC ATC Air Traffic Control
ATC Average Total Cost
ATC Certified Athletic Trainer
ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center)
ATC Applied Technology Council
ATC All Things Considered
, Director Malibu, CA (310) 456-8821 Fax (310) 317-0261

BERKELEY BALLET THEATER Sarah Marcus, Artistic Director Sally Streets, Principal Teacher 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 843-4687 Visit: www.berkeleyballet.org

BERKELEY CITY BALLET

Elizabeth Godfrey Elizabeth Godfrey (active c. 1720–1758) was an English gold- and silversmith. She has been called "the most outstanding woman goldsmith of her generation."[1] , Artistic Director 1800 Dwight Wy, Berkeley, GA 94703 (510) 841-8913, www.berkeleycityballet.org

CALARTS CALARTS California Institute of Arts  SCHOOL OF DANCE

Stephan Koplowitz, Dean. BFA, MFA, Certificate Program in Dance Performance & Choreography. Audition Required. (661) 253-7898 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 www.calarts.edu

CALIFORNIA BALLET SCHOOL

Maxine Mahon, Director 4819 Ronson Court, San Diego, CA 92111-2097 (619) 560-5676

CALIFORNIA DANCE THEATRE

Kim Maselli & Lori Sorensen, Directors Home of the Pacific Festival Ballet Company & The Dance Connection. 5863 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; (818) 707-3267

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIV UNIV University
UNIV Universal
., LONG BEACH

MFA, MA, BFA and BA in Dance; Dept. of Dance, College of file Arts, Long Beach, CA 90840; (562) 985-4747

CECCHETTI USA

Marnell Himes-Ushijima, FCUSA, FISTD, Executive Director 17662 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina
Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area.
 Circle, Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, city (1990 pop. 53,691), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Chiefly residential, Fountain Valley also has diverse manufactures, including apparel, computer equipment, semiconductors, and medical equipment. A U.S. navy helicopter facility is there. , CA 92708; (714) 745-4544 www.cecchettiusa.org

CENTRAL WEST BALLET

Ren'e Daveluy, Artistic Director 3125 McHenry Ave., Suite D Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 576-8957

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in the city of Orange in Orange County, California, USA. Mission statement
The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive
 DEPT. OF DANCE

Dale A. Merrill, Chair BA & BFA in Ballet/Modern/Jazz (714) 628-1411 www.chapman.edu/sac/dance

CITY BALLET OF LOS ANGELES SCHOOL The Los Angeles School of Urbanism is an academic movement emerged during the mid-1980s, loosely based at the University of Southern California and UCLA, that poses a challenge to the dominant Chicago School of Urbanism.  

Official School of the City Ballet of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  Robyn Gardenhire, Artistic Director 1532 W. 11th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (323) 292-1932; www.cityballetofla.org

CITY BALLET SCHOOL

Galina Alexandrova, Artistic Director. Guest Artists & Summer Intensive. 32 Otis St., San Francisco, CA 94103. www.cityballetschool.org cityballetschool@earthlink.net (415) 626-8878

CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY

Dmitri & Jennifer Kulev, Directors. Professional Russian Training. 27101 Aliso Greek Rd., #136, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Ph/Fax (949) 360-4233 Summer prog v. i. 1. To wander about and beg; to seek food or other supplies by low arts; to seek for advantage by mean shift or tricks.
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. www.classicalballetacademy.com

CLASSICAL BALLET SCHOOL

Woodland Hills Ballet in residence Miss Francesca F.I.S.T.D. (Cecchetti) Professional training--Francesca Method Los Angeles County (818) 610-1091 www.classicalballet.com

CONSERVATORY OF CLASSICAL BALLET

Beginning thru advanced; 3.5 years to Adult Summer Workshops. Ann Fisher, Director 1035 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro San Leandro (săn lēăn`drō), city (1990 pop. 68,223), Alameda co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1872. Metal, wood, and paper products; chemicals; leather goods; foods and beverages; medical equipment; lighting fixtures; and , CA 94577 (510) 568-7728; www.conservatoryofballet.com

CONTRA COSTA Contra Costa can refer to:
  • Contra Costa County, California
  • Contra Costa (railroad ferryboat)
 BALLET CENTRE

Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong, Directors 2040 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , CA 94596 (925) 935-7984; www.contracostaballet.org

DANCENTER, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Santa Cruz County is the name of two counties in the United States:
  • Santa Cruz County, Arizona, and
  • Santa Cruz County, California.
 

Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, belly dance, modern, flamenco, yoga. Ruth Fisher, Director (831) 475-5032; 1550 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010; www.dancenterinfo.com

DANCE STUDIO NO. 1

Elizabeth Banke, R.A.D. RTS (Request To Send) An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. Contrast with CTS.

1. (operating system) RTS - run-time system.
2.
 Tdip 10850 Pico Blvd., #610, Los Angeles, GA 90064 (310) 446-4443; www.dancenol.com. Ballet, Jazz, World Dance. R.A.D. & ISTD ISTD Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (UK)
ISTD International Society of Typographic Designers (London, England)
ISTD Institute for the Study and Treatment of Delinquency (UK) 
 syllabus

DEANE DANCE CENTER

Founding School of the Sacramento Ballet Barbara Crockett, Honorary Director 3610 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: (916) 453-0226; Fax (916) 453-1080 www.deanedancecenter.com

DEFORE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS

Jimmie Defore Dance Center 151 Kalmus Dr., #G-3, Costa Mesa Costa Mesa (kŏs`tə mā`sə), city (1990 pop. 96,357), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific south of Santa Ana; inc. 1953. It is a transportation, residential, and light industrial center. , CA 92626 (714) 241-9908; www.deforedance.com

DELTA BALLET ACADEMY

Home of Delta Children's Ballet Theatre Artistic Director: Helga Ishikata 300 G St., Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 754-9833

EDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Home of L.A. Danceforce 1020 N. Cole Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 962-7733 & www.edgepac.com

IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY

Deborah Brockus, Chair PO Box 38, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-2171 x2223; fx (951) 659-2058; www.idyllwildarts.org

INLAND PACIFIC BALLET

5050 Arrow Highway Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 482-1590, info@ipballet.org www.iphallet.org

IRVINE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AKA IRVINE DANCE ACADEMY

15435 Jeffrey Road, Suite #105-401, Irvine, CA 92618; Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop hip-hop   or hip hop
n.
1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents.

2. Rap music.

adj.
, Tap; Beginning Advanced Tel (949) 551-3507; Fax (949) 551-3470 or (949) 854-7065

LAGUNA DANCE THEATRE

Shery Gilbert, Dir. (949) 855-4702; Suite F-3, 23854 Via Fabricante, Mission Viejo Mission Vi·e·jo  

A community of southern California southeast of Irvine. It is mainly residential. Population: 96,300.
, CA 92691 www.LagunaDanceTheatre.com

LAMORINDA BALLET CENTER

Lynne Huhtelin Homeres, Director 370 Park St., Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 376-0661

LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL Laurel Springs School is a WASC-accredited K-12 distance learning school in Ojai, California, United States. Laurel Springs School offers personalized resources, customizable curricula, individualized teacher services, college advising and more to families attending public and  

A world-renowned privatized distance learning program for grades preK-12. We provide all young dancers with the education they deserve by offering flexible schedules, learning styles profiles, state-of-the-art online and text-based courses as well as custom curriculum. We have exceptional teacher services, college prep and honors classes, transcripts, diploma, even a year-book, prom & graduation ceremony available, so you won't sacrifice one of life's major milestones. Laurel Springs is accredited by the WASC WASC Western Association of Schools and Colleges
WASC West African School Certificate
WASC Western Administrative Support Center (NOAA)
WASC Western Australia Supreme Court
WASC Washington Administrative Service Center
 and approved by NCAA NCAA
abbr.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
. Our college prep courses are articulated for the UC System. Enroll any time by calling 800-377-5890 or go to http://www.laurelsprings.com

LONG BEACH BALLET ARTS CENTER

David Wilcox David Wilcox could refer to:
  • David Wilcox (Canadian musician), a Canadian rock musician.
  • David Wilcox (American musician), an American folk musician.
  • David Wilcox (D&H), president of the Delaware and Hudson Railway 1903-1907.
, Director Home of Long Beach Ballet Theatre 1122 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 426-4112; www.lbbac.org

MARAT DAUKAYEV SCHOOL OF BALLET

at Dance Arts Academy, 731 S. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 965-0333 Administration (323) 964.9337 Studio www.maratdaukayev.org

MARIN DANCE THEATRE

Margaret Swarthout, Artistic Director. Pre-professional ballet training 3-19 & adult ballet. One Saint Vincent Drive, San Rafael San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , CA 94903. Ph (415) 4998891; Fax: (415) 499-7687; Email mdance@pacbell.net Web: www.mdt.org

MILLS COLLEGE Mills College, at Oakland, Calif.; for women; est. 1852 as the Young Ladies' Seminary at Benicia, Calif., moved 1871, chartered as Mills College 1885. The first women's college in the Far West, it has programs in English literature and creative writing, foreign  DANCE DEPARTMENT

BA, MA, MFA, modern dance major 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94613 Ph (510) 430-2175; Fax (510) 430-3272 www.mills.edu/dance-grad & dance@mills.edu

NORTH COUNTY DANCE ARTS, INC.

Tanya & Louis McKay, Directors 12750 Carmel Country Road, Suite 103 San Diego, CA 92 130 (858) 792-9303 Web: www.northcountydancearts.com

ODC ODC - Open Distributed Computing  PERFORMANCE GALLERY

Home, School and Theatre of ODC/San Francisco dance company. Brenda Way, Artistic Director. 3153-17th St., San Francisco, CA 94110; (415) 863-6606; Fax (415) 863-9833 Email: letters@odcdance.org

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE Orange Coast College (OCC), founded in 1948, is a community college providing two-year associate of arts degrees, and lower-division classes transferable to other colleges and universities.  DANCE DEPT. Jeff Mayor, Dance Chair. AA/Certificates: Instructor, World Dance, Pilates. 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (714) 432-5506; jmayor@mail.occ.cccd.edu

PACIFIC BALLET ACADEMY

Marion Chaeff and Rima Cooke, Directors Summer Intensive (650) 969-4614; P.O. Box 765, Los Altos Los Altos (lôs ăl`tōs, lŏs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,303), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1952. There is diversified light manufacturing. , CA 94023; pacificballet.org

PACIFIC COAST ACADEMY OF DANCE

Victor & Tatiana Kasatsky, Directors. Official School of Youth America Ballet, 183 Ave. La Pata, San Clemente San Clemente (săn klĭmĕn`tē), city (1990 pop. 41,100), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1928. Camp Pendleton, a large U.S. marine base, adjoins the city, which is chiefly residential. , CA 92673; (949) 361-9277 Fax (949) 361-3086; www.pcadance.com

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP

Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Improvisation, Earth Rhythms, Tap, Yoga 2720 Del Rio Del Rio (rē`ō), city (1990 pop. 30,705), seat of Val Verde co., W Tex., on the Rio Grande opposite Ciudad Acuña, Mexico; founded 1868, inc. 1911. , Davis, CA 95616 (530) 756-3949

PASADENA DANCE THEATRE

Cynthia Young, Artistic Director 1985 East Locust locust, in botany
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 Street Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 683-3459

PENINSULA SCH. OF PERFORMING ARTS

2325 PV Dr. W. #106, Palos Verdes Est., CA 90274. Regional Ballet Company (310) 375-1398; www.pspadance.com

POMONA COLLEGE--THEATRE & DANCE

Modern, ballet, repertory/dance major 210 g. Second St., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-8176

PRESIDIO DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY

Official School of Presidio Dance Theatre Sherene Melania, Artistic Director 1158 Gorgas, San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 561-3958; www.presidiodance.org

PROFESSIONAL BALLET SCHOOL

Home of Young Artists Ballet Theatre Zoltan Peter and Carmela Zegarelli Peter, Dirs. 425 Harbor Blvd. #3, Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 598-0796; www.yabt.org

RIVERSIDE BALLET ARTS

Glenda Carhart, Dir. (909) 686-0226 Official School of California Riverside Ballet 3840 Lemon St., Riverside, CA 92501

ROCO DANCE & FITNESS

Home of Annie Rosenthal & Co. 237 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941; (415) 385-6786; Fax (415) 388-6787. www.rocodance.com or email annie@rocodance.com

SAN CARLOS San Carlos (săn kär`lōs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,167), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1925. The chief manufactures are plastic products, hardware, and machine parts.  SCHOOL OF BALLET

737 Walnut St., San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 595-1778

SAN DIEGO ACADEMY OF BALLET

Maxim and Sylvia Tchernychev, Directors. Strong, Russian training (Vaganova method The Vaganova method is a method of teaching classical ballet that was founded by Agrippina Vaganova, who founded a syllabus for teaching the art of classical ballet. Its origins are derived from the teaching methods of the instructors of the Imperial Ballet School, school of the ) Year round school with intensive stammer stam·mer
n.
A speech disorder characterized by hesitation and repetition of sounds, or by mispronunciation or transposition of certain consonants, especially l, r, and s.

v.
To speak with a stammer.
 program. (858) 496-0800, www.sdab.org

SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF BALLET

Robin Sherertz Morgan, Director, (619) 294-7374. Official School of Sara Diego Ballet 5304 Metro St., San Diego, CA 92110

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system.  

School of Music and Dance BFA, BA in Dance. 5500 Campanile campanile (kămpənē`lē, Ital. kämpänē`lā), Italian form of bell tower, constructed chiefly during the Middle Ages.  Dr., San Diego, CA 92182-7902 (619) 594-6031; www.dance.sdsu.edu

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET San Francisco Ballet, or SFB, is a San Francisco, USA based ballet company, founded in 1933 as part of San Francisco Opera Ballet. The company is currently based in the War Memorial Opera House, where it is directed by Helgi Tomasson.  SCHOOL

Helgi Tomasson Helgi Tomasson (Reykjavík, 1942) Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, choreographer, former dancer. Introduction
Helgi Tomasson is the current Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet.
, Director Official School of San Francisco Ballet 455 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 553-4642; www.sfballet.org/school

SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF DANCE

Summer Lee Rhatigan, Director (415) 309-9419 www.SFconservatoryDance.org

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

School of Music and Dance, B.A. in Dance San Jose, CA 95192-0095 The resident site of sjDANCEco www.music.sjsu.edu/dance

SAN PEDRO BALLET SCHOOL

Home of San Pedro City Ballet 1231 Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 732-1861; www.sanpedrocityballet.com

SCRIPPS COLLEGE Scripps College: see Claremont Colleges.  DANCE DEPARTMENT

(909) 607-2934; 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; BA Dance or combined major; Dance Minor. dance@scrippscollege.edu www.scrippscollege.edu

SHAWL-ANDERSON DANCE CENTER

Modern dance, classical ballet, and jazz. 2704 Alcatraz, Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 654-5921 www.shawl-anderson.org

SOUTHLAND BALLET ACADEMY

Salwa Rizkalla, Dir. (Vaganova). (714) 962-5440 Festival Ballet Theatre, in Residence. 9527 Garfield Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

STAR DANCE ACADEMY

Vaganova Method 13762 Newport Avenue, #206 Preston, CA 92780 (714) 731-1006 www.staracademyoc.com

STELLA DANCE ACADEMY

Stela Viorica, Director Russian technique 2790 Harbor Blvd, Suite 210 Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (714) 241-1442

THE TANGO ROOM DANCE CENTER

Argentine Tango
For the modern international dance form that evolved from the Argentine Tango, see Tango (dance).
Argentine Tango is a social dance and a musical genre that originated in Argentina and Uruguay.
, Salsa, Swing 4346 Woodman Avenue Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; (818) 981-6500 Visit: www.TheTangoRoom.com

UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles
UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University)
UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX
 DEPT OF WORLD ARTS & CULTURES

Degrees offered: BA, MFA, MA/PhD 11000 Kinross Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1608 (310) 825-3951

UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Alan Terricciano, Chair of Dance, BA,BFA,MFA Dance. Irvine, CA 92697-2775 (949) 824-7284

UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850.  

Jerry Pearson, Director, Division of Dance B.F.A. and B.A. in Dance, performance and choreography emphasis. Santa Barbara Dance Theatre in residence. Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7060 (805) 893-3241

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO     [  

Performing Arts & Social Justice Major with Dance/Theater emphasis BA or Dance Minor. Prof. Kathi Gallagher, Dance Program Director (415) 422-6507 www.usfca.edu./vpa/pa

VALLEY DANCE THEATRE

2247 Second St., Ste. B, Livermore, CA 94550 (925) 243-0925 www.valleydancetheatre.com

WESTERN BALLET

Gonzalo Espinoza, Acting Director 914 N. Rengstorff Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 phone: (650) 968-4455; fax: (650) 968-4465 info@westernballet.org www.westernballet.org

WESTLAKE SCH. OF PERFORMING ARTS

Malu Rivera-Peoples, Director. (650) 757-1244 Classical ballet, character, tap, jazz, musical theater, Polynesian, hip-hop 200 Northgate Ave., #4, Daly City Daly City, city (1990 pop. 92,311), San Mateo co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco; inc. 1911. Daly City is primarily residential, its population having grown significantly since the 1970s. , CA 94015

WESTSIDE SCHOOL OF BALLET

1709 Stewart Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 Yvonne Mounsey, Director (310) 828-2018

WESTWOOD DANCE CENTER

Vaganova Syllabus Los Angeles, California (310) 477-6414 www.balletdesartistes.com

YURI GRIGORIEV SCHOOL OF BALLET

at Katnap Dance Center, 12932 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 info@yurigrigoriev.com & www.yurigrigoriev.com Ph. (310) 351-1536

COLORADO

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has established itself as one of America's leading contemporary dance companies. Its eleven classically trained dancers, perform an eclectic repertoire by some of the world’s foremost choreographers.  

Jean-Philippe Malay, Executive Director Tom Mossbrucker, Artistic Director 0245 Sage Way, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-7175; Fax (970) 925-1127

BELLISTON ACADEMY OF BALLET

Full dance program, CCA (1) (Common Cryptographic Architecture) Cryptography software from IBM for MVS and DOS applications.

(2) (Compatible Communications A
 & PAD Certified Official school of Belliston Ballet, Inc. 8310 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80128 (303) 973-2070 & www.BellistonBallet.com

BALLET NOUVEAU COLORADO

Prof. ballet company/Certified school; (303) 466-5685; 3001 Industrial Ln. #12, Broomfeld, CO 80020; info@balletnouveaucolorado.org www.balletnouveaucolorado.org

CANYON CONCERT BALLET

Artistic Director David Keener 1031 Conifer conifer (kŏn`ĭfûr) [Lat.,=cone-bearing], tree or shrub of the order Coniferales, e.g., the pine, monkey-puzzle tree, cypress, and sequoia. Most conifers bear cones and most are evergreens, though a few, such as the larch, are deciduous.  St., #3 Fort Collins, CO 80524; (970) 472-4156 info@ccballet.org www.ccballet.org

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Colorado State University, at Fort Collins; land-grant with state and federal support; chartered 1870, opened 1879 as an agricultural college, assumed present name in 1957. There is a veterinary teaching hospital, an agricultural campus, and a research campus.  

B.A., classical Russian technique, contemporary, and teaching emphasis. 349 GSB GSB Graduate School of Business (Stanford)
GSB Graduate School of Business (Chicago)
GSB Government of the Student Body (Iowa State University, Ames, IA) 
, Ft. Collins, CO 80523; Ph (970) 491-6330; Fax (970) 491-7541; www.colostate.edu J.Slusarski Harris@colostate.edu

DAVID TAYLOR David Taylor or Dave Taylor can be one of several persons: Sports people
  • David Taylor (Australian cricketer), Australian cricketer
  • David Taylor (English cricketer), English cricketer
  • David Taylor (snooker player), snooker player
 DANCE THEATRE

David Taylor, Artistic Director 9132 West Bowles Ave., Litlleton, CO 80123 (303) 789-2030 Web: www.dtdt.org & Email: david@dtdt.org

MESA STATE COLLEGE History
  • Founded as Grand Junction State Junior College in 1925, 36 students registered.
  • Enrollment exceed 200 for the first time in 1933.
  • Name changed to Mesa College in 1937.
  • Mesa College accredited by North Central Association in 1957.
 

BA Dance/Concentration Tap & Jazz Tony Coppola, Chair: acoppola@mesastato.edu (970) 248-1848; Melonie A. Buchanan, MFA mbuchana@mesastate.edu (970) 248-1390 1100 No. Ave., Grand Junction Grand Junction, city (1990 pop. 29,034), seat of Mesa co., W Colo., at the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers; inc. 1891. The shipping and processing center of a large ranch and irrigated farm region, it also serves the area's uranium, oil shale, gas, and , CO 81501

METROPOLITAN ACADEMY OF DANCE

Georgia Lyn Bowdre, Dir., 8985 East Nichols Ave., Centennial, CO 80112 www.metropolitanacademyofdance.com

PERRY-MANSFIELD

Performing Arts School and Summer Camp 40755 RCR RCR Richard Childress Racing
RCR responsible conduct of research
RCR Royal College of Radiologists (UK; also seen as RCOR)
RCR Royal Canadian Regiment
RCR Rockcliff Resources Inc (Sudbury, ON, Canada) 
 #36, Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs, town (1990 pop. 6,695), Routt co., NW Colo., on the Yampa River, just W of the Park Range; founded 1875, inc. 1907. It is a resort and skiing center, with ranching, farming, and light manufacturing. , CO 80487 800.430.ARTS and www.perry-mansfield.org

SPEAKING OF DANCE

Modern dance performance, commissioned and site-specific dance. Community outreach. Artistic Director: Deborah Reshotko 414 Washington Street The following streets in the United States are called Washington Street:
  • Washington Street (Alexandria), in Alexandria, Virginia
  • Washington Street (Baltimore), in Baltimore, Maryland, running near Johns Hopkins Hospital
, Denver, CO 80203 Ph: (303) 722-0902, www.speakingofdance.org

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO University of Colorado may refer to:
  • University of Colorado at Boulder (flagship campus)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
  • University of Colorado system
 

Department of Theatre and Dance B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A.. Boulder, CO 80309 (303) 492-5037 & www.colorado.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with and ()
University of Northern Colorado (Northern Colorado)
 

Dance Program, Frasier 108, Greely, CO 80639 Dance Majors in Performance, Teaching & Dance Sciences. Dance Minor. (970) 351-2597

VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

July 30th--August 13th, 2006 Master Classes offered International Performances Artistic Producer: Katherine Kersten PO Box 309 Vail, CO 81658; Ph: 970.949.1999 Fax: 970.949.9265 www.vaildance.org

CONNECTICUT

ACADEMY OF BALLET ETUDES

104 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850 (203) 838-1888 Email: ABEtudes@aol.com Nanette Vallas, Director

THE BALLET SCHOOL OF STAMFORD

201 Summer Street, 2nd floor Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 358-8853; fax (203) 487-0271 Stephanie Marini, Artistic Director

BALLET THEATRE COMPANY/ACADEMY

Tracy Dorman, Dir 20 Jefferson Ave., Suite 7, West Hartford West Hartford, town (1990 pop. 60,110), Hartford co., central Conn., a suburb of Hartford; settled c.1679, inc. 1854. Industrial production, which comprises a geographically small part of West Hartford, includes machine tools and parts, aircraft accessories, air , CT 06110; Ph: (860) 570-0440 www.ballettheatrecompany.org

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE Connecticut College is a coeducational private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. It is located on the Thames River, on which the College's crew and sailing teams practice.  

Lan Lan Wang, Chair of the Dance Dept. B.A. in Dance; performance/choreography. Professional and international artists-in-residence. New London New London, city (1990 pop. 24,540), New London co., SE Conn., on the Thames River near its mouth on Long Island Sound; laid out 1646 by John Winthrop, inc. 1784. , CT 06320-4196 (860) 439-2830; dance.conncoll.edu

CONNECTICUT CONCERT BALLET

Wendy C. Fish & David Lawrence David Lawrence can refer to many people:
  • David Lawrence (cricketer) (born 1964), English cricketer.
  • David L. Lawrence (1889–1969), Governor of Pennsylvania and long-time Pittsburgh mayor
, Artistic Directors 280 Garden Grove Garden Grove, city (1990 pop. 143,050), Orange co., S Calif., a suburb of Long Beach and Los Angeles, on the Santa Ana River; founded 1877, inc. 1956. Many of its residents work in nearby aerospace and defense installations, and there is light manufacturing.  Rd., Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 643-4796; ctconcertballet@snet.net

CONNECTICUT DANCE SCHOOL

Alan A. Woodard, Director. Ph. (203) 384-2492 ctdanceschool@aol.com; 42 Halley Court, Fairfield, CT 06825; www.ctdanceschool.com

CONNECTICUT DANCE THEATRE, INC.

523 Maine St., Watertown, CT 06795 Phone/fax (860) 2740004

Donna Bonasera, Artistic Director Summer Artist Shamil Yagudin, Ballet Master of the Bolshoi Ballet Bolshoi Ballet (bōl`shoi, bôl`–), one of the principal ballet companies of Russia; part of the Bolshoi Theater, which also includes Russia's premier opera company.  

DANCE CONNECTICUT

Susan Brooker, Managing Director, School; pre-professional study for children thru young adults. Peggy Lyman, Director of BFA degree program from the Hartt School of the Univ. of Hartford. Emphasis in teaching or performance. Approved for foreign students. 224 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06015; (860) 525-9396.

EASTERN CONNECTICUT BALLET, EAST LYME East Lyme (līm), town (1990 est. pop. 14,000), New London co., SE Conn., on Long Island Sound; settled c.1660, inc. 1839. The town has diversified light industry. Its many colonial buildings include the restored Thomas Lee House (c.1660).  

Lise Reardon-Founder; Adam Miller-Art. Direc. Pro. faculty/435 Boston Post The Boston Post was the most popular daily newspaper in New England for over a hundred years before it folded in 1956. The Post was founded in November 1831 by two prominent Boston businessmen, Charles G. Greene and William Beals.  Rd/(860) 739-7899 easternetballet.com & easternctballet@aol.com

NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMM. COLLEGE

Elena Rusnak, Director of Dance Department A.A. in Fine Arts/Dance or Certificate 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 575-8179; erusnak@nvce.commnet.edu

NEW ENGLAND New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt.  BALLET SCH./COMPANY

Kenneth Hopkins & Karen T. Goodman, Directors. 200 Boston Post Rd., Orange, CT 06477. Steven Hyde Steven Jason Hyde (born November 30, 1959) is a fictional character from FOX Networks' That '70s Show, played by Danny Masterson. He is Eric Forman's (Topher Grace) best friend and, later in the series, his de facto adopted brother. , Ballet Master (203) 799-7950; www.newenglandballet.org

NEW HAVEN New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many  BALLET

John C. Carney, Artistic Director 70 Audubon St., New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 782-9038, fax (203) 776-5390 www.newhavenballet.org

NUTMEG BALLET

New England's respected pre-professional training ground. School-year residency, Post graduate and summer programs.

Associate Accreditation NASD. 58 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790; (860) 482-4413 Sharon E. Dante, Artistic Director Division of Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts

RIDGEFIELD CONSERVATORY OF DANCE The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance is a school of dance located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, primarily providing programs in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop.

It is home to two pre-professional performance companies:
  • The Ridgefield Civic Ballet
 

James Robey, Director Official School of Ridgefield Civic Ballet PO Box 615, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (203)438-5597; RidgefieldDance@aol.com

THE RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCE

Nancy Baldwin, Director. Official School of The Ridgefield Dance Company. 66 Grove St., Ridgefield CT 06877 & 137 Old Branchville Rd (203) 431-6134; theridgefieldschoolofdance.com

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Wesleyan University, at Middletown, Conn.; coeducational; chartered and opened 1831. There are special cooperative study programs with the California Institute of Technology and the engineering department of Columbia Univ.  

Graduate program in Dance & Movement Studies, Master of Arts Master of Arts
Noun

a degree, usually postgraduate in a nonscientific subject, or a person holding this degree

Noun 1. Master of Arts - a master's degree in arts and sciences
Artium Magister, MA, AM
 Liberal Studies, Middletown, CT (860) 685-3352 jcwhite@wesleyan.edu

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Pedro Alejandro, Chair, Dance Dept. BA in Dance, Middletown, CT 06459 Choreography/Performance and World Dance Program (860) 685-2290

DELAWARE

ACADEMY OF THE DANCE

Co-Founded 1956: Helene Antonova, James Jamieson James Jamieson may refer to:
  • James Jamieson (dancer) (1920–1993), Highland dancer
  • James Jamieson (doctor) (1840–1916), English born doctor, active in Australia
  • James D.
. Ballet, character, Scottish. 209 W. 14th St., Wilmington DE 19801 (302) 656-8969. Victor W. Wesley, Director.

THE ANNA MARIE Marie (mərē`), 1875–1938, queen of Romania, consort of Ferdinand. The daughter of Alfred, duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, she was the granddaughter of Czar Alexander II of Russia and of Queen Victoria of England.  DANCE STUDIO

1800 Namans Rd. (2nd Level) Wilmington, DE 19810. (302) 475-3949

DANCE CONSERVATORY

Teresa Emmons, Director Tudor Park, Dover, DE 19903 (302) 734-9717 www.dancebtd.com

DELAWARE DANCE COMPANY

Sunshine Webster Latshaw, Artistic Director 211 Newark Shopping Center Wilmington, DE 19711 (302) 738-2023

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States).  

CENTRE DE DANSE

3254 Prospect St. N.W. Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-0268

DANCE PLACE

3225 8th St., HE, Washington, DC 20017 (202) 269-1600 www.danceplace.org

JOY OF MOTION DANCE CENTER

1333 H St. Wash. DC (202)399-6763 5207 Wise. Ave. Wash. DC (202)362-3042 1643 Conn. Ave. Wash. DC (202)387-0911 7315 Wise. Ave. Beth. MD (301)986-0016 Dance is for Everyone. www.joyofmotion.org

KIROV ACADEMY OF BALLET The Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, D.C. is a ballet school that serves students in grades 7 through 12 and offers a high school diploma in addition to its dance instruction.

It was founded in 1990 by Rev.
 

Oleg Vinogradov, Artistic Director Russian classical training. 4301 Harewood For people, see Harewood (surname)

Harewood (pronounced 'Hair-wood') is a village on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The A61 runs through the village, from Leeds City Centre in the south to Harrogate in the north.
 Rd., N.E. Washington, DC 20017. (202) 832-1087

ST. MARK'S DANCE STUDIO

301 A Street. S.E. Washington, DC 20003. (202) 543-0054

THE KENNEDY CENTER / (202) 416.8811

Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell A 3-week summer intensive for pre-professional ballet dancers 14-18. For application & info: www.kennedy-center.org/education/farrell

WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET

Founder, Mary Day; Septime Webre, Artis. Dir. 3515 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Wash. DC 20016 (202) 362-3606 www.washingtonballet.org

FLORIDA

ACADEMY OF ARTS

Rebeca Russo-Columna, Director Beginners thru Professionals 20841 Johnson St. # 113 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (954) 704-0068 www.academyofartsine.com

ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS, INC.

Suzanne Pomerantzeff, Artistic Advisor B.F.A. Univ. of Utah. 2914 First Ave. No., St. Petersburg, FL 33713. (727) 327-4401

ACADEMY OF BALLET FLORIDA

Marie Hale, Director/Donna Morgan, Principal Official School of Ballet Florida 500 Fern St., W. Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 659-1212 Ext.32, www.balletflorida.com

ARTS BALLET THEATRE OF FLORIDA

Vladimir Issaev, Artistic Director 2646 NE--189th Terrace, Miami, FL 33180 www.artsballettheatre.org & abtflorida@aol.com Phone: (305) 933-3232; Fax: (305) 935-1035

BALLET ACADEMY OF MIAMI

Tony Catanzaro, Director 3496 N.W. 7th St., Miami, FL 33125 (305) 444-3331; ballet@bellsouth.net

BOCA BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.
BOCA Bird Observers Club of Australia
BOCA Business Object Component Architecture
BOCA Borland Object Component Architecture (Borland) 
 BALLET THEATRE CO./SCHOOL

Dan Guin & Jane Tyree, Artistic Directors 7630 NW 6th Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 995-0709, fax 561/995-8356 www.bocaballet.org

CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY

Conservatory of Music and Dance ballet, Spanish dance, jazz, tap, piano, guitar; 12975 S.W. 6th St., Miami, FL 33184. (305) 227-1149

DANCE DIMENSIONS

Angela Mauti, Artistic Director. Home of the Fort Lauderdale Children's Ballet Theatre. Ballet, jazz, tap, pointe. All ages and all levels.

4801-03 North Dixie Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334; (954) 491-4668; Fax (954) 491-7447

THE DANCE NOW! ENSEMBLE (DNE DNE Does Not Exist
DNE Dune Energy, Inc (stock symbol)
DNE Do Not Enter
DNE Deterministic Network Enhancer
DNE Division of Narcotics Enforcement (Iowa State Police)
DNE Does Not Equal
DNE Do Not Erase
)

Directors D. Salterini/H. Baumgarten performances, outreach, touring PO Box 416525 Miami Beach, FL 33141 305-975-8489 www.dancenowmiami.org

ETUDES DE BALLET

S. Burr, Dir., 3285 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34109; (239) 593-8280 www.etudesdeballet.com Head Instructor, P. Bevan, A.R.A.D. Solo Seal RAD exams; jazz, hip hop & tap also offeredS

FLORIDA CLASSICAL BALLET THEATRE AT THE ESTHER CENTER

Colleen Smith, Artistic Director 10357 Ironwood ironwood: see hornbeam.
ironwood

Any of numerous trees and shrubs, found worldwide, that have exceptionally tough or hard wood useful for timber, fence posts, and tool handles.
 Rd., Plm Bch Gdns, FL 33410 (561) 630-8235 www.FCBT.org

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Florida International University, primarily at University Park, Miami; coeducational; chartered 1965, opened 1972. A research university, it has 18 colleges and schools and many specialized centers and institutes, including those in biomedical engineering, database  

Tom Hagood, Director BA in Dance: Global/Community Perspectives Dept. of Theatre & Dance, Miami, FL 33199 (305) 348-2895, hagoodt@fiu.edu

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Florida State University, at Tallahassee; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1857. Present name was adopted in 1947. Special research facilities include those in nuclear science and oceanography.  

Patricia Phillips & Russell Sandifer, Co-Chairs B.F.A., M.F.A. degrees in dance Dept. of Dance, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2120 Visit: dance.fsu.edu (no www) (850) 644-1023

FRANK REY REY Religious Education for Youth  DANCE STUDIO

3021 West Waters, Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 933-9321 www.frankreydancestudio.com

GALMONT BALLET CTR See click-through rate. . FOR DANCE EDUC.

Home of Brevard Ballet Theater Frank Galvez, Lucia Montero--Directors galmontballet@earthlink.net Viera, Florida. (321) 634-5466

GYPSY FIRE

GiGi FaTed- Director. Beginners-Professional. Flamenco, Latin, Middle Eastern Dance The Middle East (Near East, Southwest Asia) has a rich and varied tradition of dance, spanning all of the Arab world, Anatolia, the Caucasus, the Balkans, and also much of Central Asia and South Asia. . 7951 SW40 St., #212, Miami, FL 33155 (305) 262-3500 www.gypsyfire.org

THE HARID CONSERVATORY

Gordon Wright, Director; 2285 Potomac Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431; (561) 997-2677; Fax (361) 997-8920; info@harid.edu www.harid.edu. Accredited Professional

Training Program. 4-week Summer School for ages 13-16. Residential Academic school year for grades 9-12. Full-tuition scholarships; on-campus housing.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY

BFA/BA DANCE; BA DANCE ED.

2800 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, FL 32211 (904) 256-7374 Brian Palmer, Director of Dance Studies

MAGDA MAGDA Museums and Galleries Disability Association
MAGDA Montana Art Gallery Directors' Association
MAGDA Modélisation et Apprentissage pour Une Gestion Distribuée des Alarmes (France)
MAGDA Magnetically Driven Assembly
 G. AUNON SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of the Fort Lauderdale Ballet Co. All levels. 508 NE 43 St., Oakland Park, FL 33334; Tel: (954) 537-4195

MARIA VERDEJA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS School of the Arts is the name of several schools (usually high schools) that are devoted to the fine arts, including:
  • Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Brooklyn, New York
  • Charleston County School of the Arts, Charleston, South Carolina
 

Beginners thru Professional. Phone: (305) 448-6717; Fax: (305) 447-1256 Locations: Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Kendall

MARTA JACKSON SCHOOL OF DANCE Beg. thru Professional (904) 272-2555 769 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32065

MARTHA MAHR MAHR Master of Arts in Human Resources (degree)  SCHOOL OF BALLET

Beg. thru Professional. 137 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134, (305) 446-5238

MARY JO'S PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Beg. thru Prof. Dance, Acting, Voice Year Round Training, (813) 969-0240 15906 Mapledale Drive, Tampa, Florida 33624 www.mjpaa.com and info@mjpaa.com

MEG SEGRETO'S DANCE CENTRE

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern 11336 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33325 (954) 476-6612

MIAMI CITY BALLET Miami City Ballet was created in 1986 with former New York City Ballet principal dancer Edward Villella helming the company. The Miami City Ballet flourishes as one of America's most respected Balanchine-style based ballet companies.  SCHOOL

2200 Liberty Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 929-7007

MIAMI HISPANIC BALLET SCHOOL & COMPANY

Home of the International Ballet Festival of Miami. Pedro Pablo Pena, ArtisticDirector Manuel Artime Theater, 900 SW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33130. Phone (305) 549-7711; fax (305) 549-7771; hballet@earthlink.net www.miamihispanicballet.com

MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY/SCHOOL

P.O. Box 331973 Coconut Grove, FL 33233-1973; (305) 858-7002; Fax (305) 577-4521 Artistic Director: Delma Iles www.momentumdance.com

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS New World School of the Arts (abbreviated NWSA) is a conservatory with programs in Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music, and Vocal Music .  

Daniel Lewis, Dean. (305) 237-3582 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33132 BFA in Dance, AA Email: dlewis@mdcc.edu webpage: www.mdcc.edu/nwsa

ORLANDO BALLET & SCHOOL

Bruce Marks, Artistic Director (Company) Peter Stark, School Director 1111 N. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 426-1733; Fax (407) 426-1734 www.orlandoballet.org

ORLANDO CITY BALLET

Artisic Directors:Vadim Fedotov, Irina Depler 1425 Tuskawilla Road, # 137, Winter Springs, FL 32708; (407) 693-4752; (407) 695-7938 www.orlandocityballet.org

PALM BEACH BALLET CENTER

Joan Miller Director (561) 844-6603 736 Park Ave., Lake Park, FL 33403

POFAHL STUDIOS

Kim Turtle and Judy Skinner, Directors Resident school DANCE ALIVE! 1325 N.W. 2nd St., Gainesville, FL 32601 (904) 373-1166/371-2986

PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE WORKSHOPS

Dance Educators (January), Summer Intensive (June). Terry Dillon, Dir. 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504; (850) 484-1314; tdillon@pjc.edu http://pjc.edu/danceworkshops

ROLLINS COLLEGE

W. Robert Sherry, Director of Dance B.A. Theatre Arts-Dance Minor Winter Park, FL 32789. (407) 646-2501

RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF BALLET/BALLET FEDOTOV

Owner/Artistic Director, Vadim Fedotov 421 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, Fl 32803; (407) 896-0309; www.russianacademyofballet.com

SARASOTA BALLET & ACADEMY

Robert de Warren, Artistic Director 5555 North Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 359-0099 & www.sarasotaballet.org

SOUTH FLORIDA BALLET

Jennifer Sedler-Rose, Artistic Director 12901 S.W. 122 Ave., #104, Miami, FL 33186 Ph (305) 253-5776; Fax (305) 382-2589 SouthFloridaBallet.com

THOMAS DANCE STUDIO, INC.

Teri Szember & Tami Valentine, Dirs. Professional training in Ballet, Jazz & Tap 924 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460 (361) 582-3100; www.thomasdancestudio.com

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes.  

BFA Dance Performance, School of Theatre & Dance. Gainesville, FL 32611-5900 (352) 273-0504 and www.arts.ufl.edu Contact: Rusti Brandman; drdance@ufl.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA


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School of Theatre & Dance BFA in Performance; BA in Dance Studies 4202 E. Fowler Ave., FAD204, Tampa, FL 33620; http://dance.arts.usf.edu

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE The college was founded in 1967 as Valencia Junior College, taking its current name in 1971. It has several campuses in Orlando with additional campuses in Kissimmee and Winter Park. More than 50,000 students enroll each year.  

A.A. Dance Performance Dr. Suzanne R. Salapa, Director of Dance Orlando, FL (407) 582-2107 www.valenciacc.edu/dance

GEORGIA

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUC

The Official School of Atlanta Ballet John McFall, Artistic Director 1400 West Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 873-5811; www.atlantaballet.com

ATLANTA FESTIVAL BALLET The Atlanta Festival Ballet Company is comprised of ten professional dancers and student apprentices who have dedicated themselves to the discipline of dance performance. The Company began as the vision of Co-Artistic Director Gregory Aaron, and made its debut on November 4th, 1989  

Gregory Aaron, Nicolas Pacana, Directors 416 Eagle's Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge, GA 30281; (770) 507-2775; fbcafl@aol.com www.atlantafestivalballet.com

BALLETHNIC DANCE CO. & ACADEMY

Nena Gilreath & Waverly Lucas, Co. Dir. PO Box 90489, East Point 30346 (404)762-1416 Urban Nutcracker, Leopard Tale, master classes Lee-Demos. Sponsor. opp. B.A.D. Enrolling.

BRENAU UNIVERSITY

Vincas Greene, Director vgreene@brenau.edu BFA Performance, Dance Education, Arts Mgt. 500 Washington St SE Gainesville, GA 30501 www.brenau.edu

CONYERS SCHOOL OF BALLET INC.

Creative movement, ballet, tap & jazz 931 Center St., Conyers, GA 30012 (770) 483-1832

DANCENTRE SOUTH, INC.

Directors: Annie Day & Marcus R. Alford 1000 Woodstock Pkwy, #100 Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 516-7229 & dancentresouth@ bellsouth.net www.dancentresouth.com

THE DANCER'S STUDIO/BACKSTAGE

Jonnie Kelley, Director (770) 993-2623 8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd. #118, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Home of Atlanta Dance Theatre www.dancers-backstage.com

DECATUR SCHOOL OF BALLET

Kathleen Banks Everett, Dir. 102 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030. (404) 378-3388

DOZIER Dozier may be:

People:
  • Gwen Dozier, singer
  • James L. Dozier, US Army general
  • James C. Dozier, Medal of Honor Recipient
  • Kimberly Dozier, CBS News correspondent
  • Lamont Dozier, musician
  • Dozier, Alabama, a town in the United States
 CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Heather Greene Conley, Dance Director Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern. 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30132; (770) 428-ARTS; www.doziercentre.com

DULUTH SCHOOL OF BALLET

Peter Garick, Artistic Director 3116 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 476-4306

EMORY UNIVERSITY

B.A. in dance and movement studies 1602 Mizell Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 Tel: (404) 727-7266; www.emory.edu/DANCE.com

GAINESVILLE BALLET

In residence at Brenau University. Pre-professional company & school. Est. 1969. Diane Callahan, Artistic Director (770) 534-6282; PO Box 907115, Gainesville, GA 30501; deallahan@lib.brenau.edu

THE GEORGIA BALLET

Gina Hyatt-Mazon and Michele Ziemann-DeVos, Co-Directors 1255 Field Parkway, Marietta. GA 30066 (770) 528-0881; www.georgiaballet.org

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is a ballet company in Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia (Atlanta vicinity). The artistic director is Lisa Sheppard Robson, and the music director and conductor is Predrag Gosta.  

Pre-Professional Company and School Lisa Sheppard, Artistic Director 2204 Fountain Square Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 978-0188; www.gwinnettballet.org

LEE HARPER STUDIOS

Home of Lee Harper & Dancers (est. 1980) 3080 East Shadowlawn Ave. Atlanta, GA 30305 (404)3649555 www.leeharperanddancers.com

MADISON STUDIO-DANCE EDUCATION

4357 Forsyth Road at Rivoli Drive, Suites 265, 270 & 280, Macon, GA 31210 Jane Madison, Director (478) 474-0560

METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE

Maniya Barredo, Director (678) 297-2800 Pre-Professional Classical Ballet, Modern, Drama. 11460 Maxwell Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30004. www.Metropolitan Ballet.org

MUSIC IN MOTION[R]

LaGrange Ballet Company & School Nancy Thuesen Gell & Amy Orr, Directors (706) 882-9439; www.lagrangeballet.com www.musicinmotion.com

NORTH ATLANTA DANCE ACADEMY, INC.

Home of North Atlanta Dance Theatre Michael Garrison, Director Vaganova Training--Classical Ballet, Character, Modern, Jazz. Pre-Ballet through Professional. Open School and Accelerated Pre- Professional Program. 10960 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022; (770) 772-8000 www.n-atlantadanceacademy.com

SAWNEE SCHOOL OF BALLET, INC.

Joan Kall Stewart Director (770) 887-0756 Home of the Sawnee Ballet Theatre 433 Canton Rd., #312, Cumming, GA 30040 www.sawneeschoolofballet.com

SUSAN CHAMBERS SCHOOL OF THEATRE DANCE

Home of Susan Chambers Dance Co. Est. 1980. Exceptional training: ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater. Children's program-Professional. 2100 Riverside Pkwy., Suite #133, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; (770) 962-0195 www.susanchambersschooloftheatredance.com Exciting second location: 11895 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005; (770) 772-9798

TOLBERT-YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE

Nancy Tolbert-Yilmaz, Director Home of the Roswell Dance Theatre Ballet, tap, jazz, modern. 10400D Alpharetta St. Roswell, GA 30075. (770) 998-0259

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Organization
The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents.
 

Contact: Bala Sarasvati; AB and BFA in Dance, Performance/Certification, Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-4415; www.franklin.uga.edu/dance

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Valdosta State University is a public university located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia, in the United States, and is part of the University System of Georgia. Degree levels offered at VSU include: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Education Specialist, and Doctoral.  

Dance Minor, BFA Theatre/Dance Emphasis; Modern/Musical Theatre focus. 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698. Ph. (229) 333-5820 caschaef@valdosta.edu & www.valdosta.edu

HAWAII

ACADEMY OF DANCE SPECTRUM HAWAII

Barbara Jean VanScoy-Artistic Director Ballet/Jazz/Fap/Acro/Hula/Belly Dancing Beg-Professional/Children-Adults Kailua, HI 96734 (808) 254-3116

BALLET HAWAII

Pamela Taylor-Tongg, Artistic Dir. (808) 521-8600, (808) 521-0383 fax 650 Iwilei Rd. #221, Honolulu, HI 96817 info@ballethawaii.org & www.ballethawaii.org

DANCES WE DANCE, INC.

Betty Jones, Fritz Ludin (808) 537-2152. P.O. Box 22657, Honolulu, HI 96823-2657

HAWAII STATE BALLET

John Landovsky, Artistic Dir. (808) 947-2755 1418 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu 96814

HONOLULU DANCE THEATRE/SCHOOL

Matthew Wright/Celia Chun (808) 988-3202 3041 Manoa Rd. Hun, HI 96822. Fax: (808) 988-5199 http://www.honoluludancetheatre.com

PACIFIC YOUTH BALLET

1308 Young Street #2 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808) 394-5119; Lee Olsen, Director Classical ballet training for children and adults

QUEEN EMMA BALLET

Eve Walstrum & Suzanne Lai Rowland, Direc. Pre-ballet-professional/distinguished faculty, small classes. Downtown Honolulu & Kahala. (808) 735-6553 www.queenemmaballet.com

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII (body, education) University of Hawaii - A University spread over 10 campuses on 4 islands throughout the state.

http://hawaii.edu/uhinfo.html.

See also Aloha, Aloha Net.
 AT MANOA

Gregg Lizenbery. Director of Dance B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. in Ballet, Modern, Pacific and Asian Dance. Dept. Theatre/Dance 1770 East-West Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-7677; http://www.hawaii.edu/theatre

WEST HAWAII DANCE ACADEMY

Dance, Gyrotonic[R]/Gyrokinesis[R], Pilates, Yoga Instruc./Pre-training/Workshops, www.whdt.org 74-5626 Alapa St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 329-8876; Fax (808) 329-1033

IDAHO

BALLET IDAHO ACADEMY

Laurie Kaden, Academy Director Home of Ballet Idaho, Toni Pimble AD 501 South 8th St., Boise, ID 83702 Ph: (208) 343-0556 Visit: www.balletidaho.org

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO The university was formed by the territorial legislature of Idaho on January 30, 1889, and opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women.  

Center for Dance Greg Halloran, Director (208) 885-2184 www.dance.uidaho.edu

ILLINOIS

ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS

Official School of Illinois Ballet Theatre and Steppin' Out Dance Co. Artistic Director, Sherry Moray Moray, alternate spelling of Murray
Moray. For Scottish names spelled thus, use Murray.
Moray, council area and former county, Scotland
Moray (mûr`ē) 
. Perforating Opportunities--Beg. thru Professional. 1524 Centre Circle, Downers Grove, IL 60515; (630) 495-4940; Fax (630) 495-4983; www.theacademy-IBT.com

ACADEMY OF MOVEMENT & MUSIC

Stephanie Clemens, Director; Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Music. 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2329

AMERICAN DANCE CENTER School & Company (708) 747-4969 1933 Ridge Rd. Homewood, Il 60430 10464 W. 163 PI., Odand Park, Il 60467

BALLET CHICAGO

Home of the School of Ballet & Ballet Chicago Studio Company Daniel Duell, Artistic Director Patricia Blair, School Director 218 So. Wabash Ave., 3rd Fl., Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 251-8838; fax (312) 251-8840 www.balletchicago.org; info@balletehicago.org

BALLET QUAD CITIES

Johanne Jakhelln, Artistic Director 613-17th St., Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 786-3779; www.balletquadcities.com jcookballetqc@aol.com

BOITSOV CLASSICAL BALLET

Elizabeth Boitsov, Artistic Dir. Moscow Bolshoi Theatre System of training; children-professional; Vaganova technique; 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 663-0844

CHICAGO BALLET ARTS

Leslie Saunders, Patti Eylar, Directors 7416 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 381-0000 & www.chicagoballetarts.org

CHICAGO MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE CTR.

Home of Bryant Ballet. Artistic Director: Homer Hans Bryant. 806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL 60605; (312) 461-0030; Fax (312) 461-1184. Classes for professionals, children & adults.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO Columbia College Chicago is the largest arts and communications college in the United States[1] Founded in 1890, the school is located in the South Loop of Chicago.  

M.A. in Dance/Movement Therapy; Graduate Laban Certif. in Movement Analysis. Chair, Susan Imus (312) 344-7697; 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605; simus@colum.edu

THE DANCE CENTER OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

B.A., B.F.A. in Dance. Bonnie Brooks, Chair 1306 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 344-8300; www.dancecenter.org

DANCE CENTER EVANSTON

School of the Evanston Dance Ensemble Bea Rashid, Director Evanston Plaza, 1934 Dempster St. Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 328-6683 www.dancecenterevanston.com

DANCE FACTORY, INC.

Stacy Keegan, Director Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop #3 Towanda Rd., Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-8840

DANCENTER NORTH

Est. 1974. Professionally-taught classes. Performing opps. Chert chert: see flint.  L. Lindell, Dir. 540 N Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 367-7970

DUPAGE DANCE ACADEMY

Gent Lucchesi, Dir. (630) 279-1445 Home of the Elmhurst Dance Theatre 109 E. 1st St., Elmhurst, IL 60126

EVANSTON SCHOOL OF BALLET FOUNDATION

Kerry Hubata, Director. 1933 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-9225

GIORDANO DANCE CENTER

Home of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago 614 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-9442; Fax: (847) 866-9116 Web site: www.giordanodancecenter.com Email: info@giordanodancecenter.com

JOEL HALL DANCE CENTER

Joel Hall, Artistic Director Home of the Joel Hall Dancers. Jazz, ballet, modern. 1511 West Berwyn Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: (773) 293-0900 Fax: (773) 293-1130

JUDITH SVALANDER SCHOOL OF BALLET

Svalander Concert Dancers in residence at Woodstock Opera House The Woodstock Opera House is a historical venue for performing arts and receptions located in Woodstock, Illinois. History
The Opera House was built in 1889 to house the library, council room, justice court, fire department & second floor auditorium for the City of
. 83 E. Woodstock St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014. www.jsvalander.com jsschoolofballet@hotmail.com (815) 455-2055

MCDONALD DANCE ACADEMY

Linda Daniels McDonald, Director 34 South Evergreen, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; (847) 342-1060; Fax (847) 342-1731 www.McdonaldDance.com

NORTH SHORE SCHOOL OF DANCE

Lisa Gold, Director (847) 432-2060 107 Highwood Ave., Highwood, IL 60040 505 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 www.northshoredance.com nssdance@aol.com

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Coordinates:   

Randall Newsom, Coordinator BFA in Dance Performance DANCE, Evans Field House 110 DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-5505

NORTHWEST BALLET ACADEMY, LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability .

Michele L. Holzman, Dir. (B.F.A., U. of Utah) Ballet, jazz, modern, character. Live piano. 1069 N. Salem Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60194 (847) 885-3370 www.nwballet.net

PEORIA BALLET

Erich Yetter, Artistic Director 8800 N. Industrial Rd., Peoria, IL 61615 Ph: (30q) 690-7990 www.peoriaballet.com

PERFORMING ARTS OF SPRING GROVE

Home of Illinois Youth Dance Theatre, Inc. Alyce Brinkmann, Artistic Director 1803A Holian Dr., Spring Grove, IL 60081 (815)675-9359 Web site www.dancepasg.com

RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE COMPANY

Artistic Director Frank Chaves; Asst. to the Artistic Director Sara Bibik. Training workshops, int. to professional levels. Summer Intensive program. 1016 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610. 312-944-2888; Fax 312-944-2581 www.rivemorthchicago.com

RUTH PAGE FOUND. SCHOOL OF DANCE

Larry Long, Director; Marianne Shymanik, Operations Manager, (312) 337-6543 1016 N. Dearborn Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60610 www.ruthpage.org/info@ruthpage.org

THE SCHOOL OF DANCE WEST BALLET

Regina Helmet Moyano, Ricardo Moyano, Directors, (formerly of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an American professional ballet company based in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. History
In 1965 Yugoslavian choreographer Nicolas Petrov joined the dance faculty at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
, Hubbard St. Dance Company, Chicago Ballet). Home of DanceWest Ballet (member R.D.A.). 1665 West Quincy Ave. Ste 163, Naperville, IL 60540; (630) 778-1303 (School) (603) 778-8400 (Co. & Fax)

SCHOOL OF SALT CREEK BALLET

Sergey Kozadayev & Zhanna Dubrovskaya, Dirs. (Master Teachers of the Vaganova Ballet Institute's Syllabus). Home of Salt Creek Ballet, 98 E. Naperville Rd., Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 769-1199; www.saltcreekbanet.org

THE SUMMERS ACADEMY OF DANCE

Victoria Summers B.S., Executive Director Resident Performing Companies: Berkshire Ballet Theatre[R] 501(c) 3 Start Dancers[R] & Summers Competition Team Jennifer Epley-Echols, Artistic Director T (815) 477-0033 Fax (815) 477-1580 Web site: summersacademyofdance.com

UNIV OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Sara Hook, Interim Head B.F.A., M.F.A. in Dance 907 1/2 W. Nevada Street Urbana, IL 61801-3810 (217) 333-1010 www.dance.uiuc.edu/dance/

VON HEIDECKE'S SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet Chicago Festival Ballet is a professional ballet company performing a repertoire of classical, romantic and neoclassical works in venues around the United States. Chicago Festival Ballet is also known as Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet. . Naperville Studio (630) 527-1052 Joliet Studio (815) 577-7011 www.chicagofestivalballet.org

INDIANA

ACADEMY OF FORT WAYNE BALLET

Home of Fort Wayne Ballet Karen Gibbons-Brown, Artistic Director 324 Penn Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (260) 484-9646; Fax (260) 484-9647 Web site: www.fortwayneballet.org Beg.-Prof. classes in ballet, tap, jazz, character, and contemporary

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

B.A., B.S. in dance performance; ballet, jazz, modern, ethnic, musical theatre. Theater/Dance Department, Muncie, IN 47306

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

Michelle Jarvis, Chair, Dept. of Dance BFA, BA, and BS; NASD accredited 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-9346; www.butler.edu/dance

THE DANCE GALLERY

Amy White, Director 27 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-2166

INDIANA BALLET THEATRE N.W. INC.

8390 E. 109th Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-6242

INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BALLET DEPT.

B.S. and M.S. Degrees--Faculty: Virginia Cesbron; Jacques Cesbron; Violette Verdy; Doricha Sales; Jennifer Adam; Diane Buzzell, Jazz; Chun Chi An, Irina Ter-Geigoryan, Musical Directors. Guests include: Julie Kent, Susan Pilarre, Josh Manuel-Carreno, John Clifford, Guillaume Graffin, Guoping Wang. Write: Ballet Dept I.U. School of Music, Bloomington, IN 47405 (812) 855-6787.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

Major in Dance (B.S.), and minor Contact: Elizabeth Limons Shea 1025 E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN 47405 (812) 855-7020 eshea@indiana.edu www.indiana.edu/-kines/

LAFAYETTE BALLET CO. & SCHOOL

Sandra Peticolas, Director Classical training and performance 628 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901-1451 (765) 423-1633 or www.dcwi.com/~lafbal

SOUTHOLD DANCE THEATER

Pre-Professional Company/School Alexei Kremnev, Artistic Director & Anna Reznik, Artistic Associate 914 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46616 (574) 233-9841; www.southolddance.org

IOWA Iowa, state, United States
Iowa (ī`əwə), midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bounded by the Mississippi R.
 

BALLET DES MOINES

Serkan Usta, Artistic Director. Pre-professional program & guest professional artists. 502 East Locust St., #200, Des Moines, IA 50309; www.balletdesmoines.org

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Academics
ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer.
 

Dance Program. Performing Arts Degree with Dance Emphasis. Summer Study. 240 Forker Bldg., Ames, Iowa 50011. mover@iastate.edu (515) 294-3047& www.hhp.hs.iastate.edu/dance

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Not to be confused with Iowa State University.
The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women.
 

B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. Degrees. Division of Performing Arts, Department of Dance, E114 Halsey Hall, Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000 (319) 335-2228; fax (319)335-3246; Email dance@uiowa.edu; www.uiowa.edu/~dance

KANSAS

THE DANCE PLACE

Koleen Barrett, Director 1115 S. Franklin, Colby, KS 67701 (785) 443-3228

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY

BFA in Ballet Stan K. Rogers, Director 2100 University Dr. Wichita, KS (316) 295-5848 www.friends.edu

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Kansas State University, main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R.  

David Procter, Head B.A. or B.S. in Dance/Theater or Musical Theater, Dance Minor. 129 Nichols Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506; (913) 532-6887

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS The University of Kansas (often referred to as KU or just Kansas) is an institution of higher learning in Lawrence, Kansas. The main campus resides atop Mount Oread.  

B.F.A. and B.A. degrees. Jerel Hilding, Director Dept. of Music and Dance, School of Fine Arts Puerto Rico's School of Fine Arts is a college-level institution of higher learning, located in Old San Juan which offers studies in graphic arts and other humane studies.

Dr.
 Lawrence, KS 66045; kudance@ku.edu (785) 864-4264; www.dance.ku.edu

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY Wichita State University (WSU) is an American state-supported university located in the city of Wichita, Kansas. WSU is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The current President is Dr. Donald Beggs.  

C. Nicholas Johnson, Director BFA Dance. College of Fine Arts Wichita, KS 67260-0101 (316) 978-3530

KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL

Official School of the Louisville Ballet Bruce Simpson, Artistic Director Elizabeth Hartwell, School Director 315 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 Phone (502) 583-3150 Ext. 245 Email: school@louisvilleballet.org

THE SCHOOL OF THE LEXINGTON BALLET

Luis Dominguez, Director Home of the Lexington Ballet (606) 233-3925 www.lexingtonballet.org

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE See also
  • The University of Louisville Cardinal Singers
  • The University of Louisville Collegiate Chorale
  • History of Louisville, Kentucky
  • McConnell Center
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 DANCE ACADEMY

Fine dance training since 1972 Belknap Campus, Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-6878

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Student Body Profile
WKU had a total enrollment in the Fall Semester of 2002 (the latest published figures) of 17,818 students. Out of this total, 73% were full-time and 85% were undergraduates. Ethnic and racial minority enrollment was just under 13% at 2,097.
 

Scott Stroot, Dept. Head. BFA Performing Arts. Department of Theatre and Dance Bowling Green, KY 42101; www.wku.edu (270) 745-5845; Fax (270) 745-5879

LOUISIANA

CANGELOSI DANCE PROJECT

Kris Cangelosi. Apprentice Program/Company, Youth Program. Professional Performance Company, open classes, workshops, summer intensives, outreach program (225) 291-4587; www.cangelosidanceproject.com

THE DANCERS' WORKSHOP

Molly Buchmann, Sharon Mathews, Directors Home of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre 10745 Linkwood Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 767-5814

GERAMI ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

Rebecca Landry, Director Home of Jazz Extensions Dance Co. & Classical Connections of Louisiana CODE, OF LOUISIANA. In 1822, Peter Derbigny, Edward Livingston, and Moreau Lislet, were selected by the legislature to revise and amend the civil code, and to add to it such laws still in force as were not included therein.  200 Arceneaux St., Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 235-6906--Est. 1949 Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, Ballroom

GIACOBBE ACADEMY OF DANCE

Home of the Delta Festival Ballet Co. and the New Orleans Youth Ballet. 6925 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003 572 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458 (504) 889-0940 or 456-1307

JEAN LEIGH ACADEMY OF DANCE, INC.

Dianna Jones, Director. 10980 Laird Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726; (225) 664-1809 Fax (225) 664-1792 www.jeanleighdance.com

LINDA LAVENDER SCHOOL OF DANCE

Home of file Twin City Ballet (318) 361-0391 2907 DeSoto, Monroe, LA 71201

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

College of Music Laura Zambrano, Director Ballet Minor Program Gayle Parmelee, Director Preparatory Program New Orleans, LA 70118; (504) 865-2778

MISSY CRAIN DANCE STUDIOS

710 Highway 139, Monroe, LA 71203 Ph (318) 345-1155 Fax (318) 345-1160 www.missycraindance.com Home of the LOUISIANA DELTA BALLET www.louisianadeltaballet.com (season & tickets)

MYRA MIER MIER Malaysian Institute of Economic Research  SCHOOL OF BALLET

(504) 468-1231. Home of the Jefferson Ballet Theatre. 3621 Florida Ave., Kennel LA 70065

NEWCOMB COLLEGE DANCE PROGRAM

BA, BFA & dance minor; ballet, modern, jazz, composition, history, performance & guest artists. Dept. of Theatre & Dance, Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA 70118 504/314-7761

ODYSSEY ACADEMY OF DANCE

Home of the Tri-Parish Ballet. 1057 South Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. 31342 Range (Hwy 16) Denham Springs, LA 70726. (225) 272-1754 or (225) 665-3414

MAINE

PORTLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET

The Maine Dance Center Official School of Portland Ballet 517 Forest Ave., Ste. 2, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 772-9671; www.portlandballet.org

MAINE STATE BALLET SCHOOL

Official School of Maine State Ballet Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Movement. Summer Study. All ages. 348 U.S. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105. (207)781-7672 www.mainestateballet.org

MARYLAND

ACADEMY MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET

Hortensia Fonseca, Artistic Director; Michelle Lees, Associate Director; (301) 652-2232; 4833 Rugby Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814-3035 www.marylandyouthballet.org

AMERICAN DANCE INSTITUTE

Children Adults-Professionals 1570 E. Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20852 www.americandance.org (301) 984-3003

BALLET THEATRE OF MARYLAND SCHOOL

Maryland's only professional ballet company Dianna Cuatto, Artistic Director All ages, All levels. Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 263-8289

BALTIMORE BALLET COMPANY & SCHOOL

Cem & Elysabeth Catbas, Directors 10534 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Tel./Fax: (410) 667-7974 www.baltimoreballet.org

DAWN CRAFTON DANCE CENTER

Visit us at www.dcdcDanee.com Ballet, Tap, Jazz, all levels, all ages Dawn Crafton, Artistic Director. (301) 840-8400 7601C Airpark air·park  
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A small airport typically located near a business area or industrial park.
 Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20879

FREDERICK SCH. OF CLASSICAL BALLET

Home of Maryland Regional Ballet Joyce Morrison, Dir. (301) 662-9441 36 E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Background
Frostburg State University, located on a 260 acre (1.1 km²) campus in Frostburg, Maryland, is part of the University System of Maryland. History
The school was founded in 1898 under the name State Normal School #2
 

Dr. Barry Fischer, Coordinator of Dance Dance Program / FSU Dance Company All levels of modern, ballet and jazz Dance Program/Division of Performing Arts Frostburg, MD 21532 & bfischer@frostburg.edu

GOUCHER COLLEGE

Amanda Thorn Woodson, Chair B.A. in dance offered with performance and non-performance concentrations such as dance therapy and choreography. Opportunities are available to perform and choreograph throughout the year. Artists-in-residence. Scholarships available. Baltimore, MD 212114 (410) 337-6390 and www.goucher.edu/dance

JEAN KETTELL STUDIO OF DANCE

Jean Kettell, Director (formerly Radio City Music Hall Radio City Music Hall

New York City’s famous cinema; home of the Rockettes. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2338]

See : Theater
 Rockette). Member of Dance Masters of America. 9820 Old Annapolis Road, Enicott City, MD 21042; (410) 284-2110

JOY OF MOTION DANCE CENTER

7702 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 202 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 986-0016 Fax (301) 986-1996 www.joyofmotion.org

MARYLAND COUNCIL FOR DANCE

Karen L. Smith, Executive Director Sewing the Dance Community c/o Washington College, 300 Washington Ave. Chestertown, MD 21620-1197 (410) 778-7237 www.MarylandDance.org

METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE & ACAD.

Suzanne Edon, Dir. (301) 762-1757. 10076 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD 20850 www.metropolitanballettheatre.com

PEABODY DANCE, PEABODY PREPARATORY

Carol Bartlett, Artistic Director 21 E. Mt. Vernon Pl. Baltimore, MD 21202-2308 (410) 659-8100 ext. 1125 www.peabody.jhu.edu

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

Department of Dance BFA in Dance Performance/Education. Audition required; scholarships available 7800 York Road, Towson, MD 21252 (410) 830-2760; www.towson.edu/dance

UNIV. OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE CO.

Carol Hess, Dance Department Chair BA in Dance BA in Visual and Perf. Arts/Dance Emphasis UMBC UMBC University of Maryland Baltimore County
UMBC Urban Mobility Breacher's Course
, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 www.umhc.edu/dance

UNIV. OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK

C. S. Rutherford, Acting Chair (301) 405-3180 Department of Dance, College Park, MD 20742. B.A. and M.F.A. in performance and choreography scholarships and assistantships available, www.dance.umd.edu

MASSACHUSETTS

ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS

Judith Koeckhoven, Dir. (508) 250-9100 11 Progress Ave., Chelmsford, MA 01824

ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, INC.

Dance, music, drama program. Theatre. Box 1843, Orleans, MA 02653; (508) 255-5510

ACTON SCHOOL OF BALLET

Chip Morris, Director Home of Commonwealth Ballet 3 Spruce Street, Box 796, Acton, MA 01720 (978) 263-6572 & actonschoolofballet.com

BOSTON BALLET SCHOOL

Mikko Nissinen, Co. Artistic Director E. Virginia Williams, Founder Official School of Boston Ballet 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 (617) 695-6950; Fax (617) 695-6995

THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY

Yasuko Tokunaga, Chair CDP CDP (cytidine diphosphate): see cytosine.


(1) (Certificate in Data Processing) An earlier award for the successful completion of an examination in hardware, software, systems analysis, programming, management and accounting,
, BFA, BFA Professional Program 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215 (617) 536-6340 www.bostonconservatory.edu

BOSTON DANCE COMPANY

Ballet Classes for Children, Teens & Adults 550 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 491-8615, bstudnc@aol.com www.bostondancecompany.net

THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON

Martha Armstrong Gray, Dance Director Coed: grades 9-post graduate; day and boarding. ColLege prep.; contemporary dance techniques, choreography, improvisation; professional dance faculty, touring. Georgian Rd., Weston, MA 02493; (781) 642-8657

CANTARELLA SCHOOL OF DANCE

Madeline Cantarella Culpo, Dir. (413) 442-1307 Official school of the Albany Berkshire Ballet 51 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201

CHARLOTTE KLEIN DANCE CENTERS

Complete program of dance education 1122 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 Westmeadow Plaza, Westboro, MA 01581 (508) 753-5110 or 366-8961 www.ckdance.com

DANCING ARTS CENTER

Dance, Performance and Academics Karyn Edison, Director 9 Whitney St. Ste. 2, Holliston, MA 01746-2087 www.dancingartscenter.com DancingArtsCenter@gmail.com

DEAN COLLEGE

Dean College School of Dance Joan Palladino, Dean School of Dance A.A. and B.A. in Dance; (508) 541-1606 99 Main St., Franklin. MA 02038 & dean.edu

FIVE COLLEGE DANCE DEPARTMENT

Daphne Lowell, Department Chair (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Univ. of Mass. at Amherst) B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. in Dance Dance Building, Hampshire College Campus, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-3600 www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/dance

HARVARD UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM

An extracurricular program of the Office for the Arts. Elizabeth Bergmann, Director 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-8683 www.fas.harvard.edu/~dance

JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, summer dance concert series held annually near Lee, Mass., in the Berkshires. The site, originally an 18th-century farm, was purchased by the American modern dancer Ted Shawn in 1930, and three years later it became the home of his Men  

School, Archives, Community Programs 358 George Carter Rd, Becket beck·et  
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, MA 01223 (413) 243-9919; www.jacobspillow.org info@jacobspillow.org

THE JEANNETTE NEILL DANCE STUDIO

Professional jazz, ballet, modern, tap 261 Friend St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 523-1355

JOSE MATEO'S BALLET THEATRE

Jose Mateo, Artistic Director 400 Harvard Street, Harvard Square Cambridge, MA 02 138; www.ballettheatre.org (617) 354-7467; Fax (617) 354-7856

LEXINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET

1403 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420 (781) 861-9349; munroecenter.org/ballet.html LexingtonSchoolofBallet@verizon.net Ballet, Jazz, Pre-Professional Program

MARBLEHEAD SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of the North Shore Civic Ballet 115 Pleasant St., Marblehead, MA 01945 Paula K. Shift, Director, (781) 631-6262

NEW ENGLAND DANCE CONSERVATORY

Kenneth Lipitz and Shelley Ziebel, Directors Recreational and Pre-professional Programs Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, performance All ages; all levels; all year. Professional faculty 143 Shaker Rd., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 (413) 525-7713; Email: NEDC NEDC (formerly) National Economic Development Council Also (informal): (Neddy)

NEDC n abbr (BRIT) (= National Economic Development Council) → Consejo Económico y Social 
@aol.com Directors formerly of San Francisco Ballet, Nail Ballet of Canada, Concert Dance Co., Boston

PAULETTE'S BALLET STUDIO

Paulette Harwood, Director A Family Dance Center, ballet, jazz, pre-ballet, tap, pointe, hip-hop, modern. 190 Oak St., Newton, MA 02464; studio (617) 527-9565; ofc. (781) 444-4057; www.paulettesballetstudio.com

STONELEIGH BURNHAM SCHOOL

Girls grades 9-post grad. college prep. Day and boarding. Professional training in ballet, modern, jazz. Bernardston Rd., Greenfield, MA 01301. (413) 774-2711 www.sbschool.org

MICHIGAN

ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS

Home of the Greater Lansing Ballet Company Barbara Banasikowski Smith, Director 2224 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-9887

ANN PARSLEY SCHOOL OF DANCE

40730 Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 (586) 286-8300 Home of Macomb Ballet Co.

BEV'S DANCE STUDIO

Beverly Kaiser, PAD Teacher Cert. Ballet (Graded R.A.D. Exams), Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Tumbling, Tat Chi. 35248 Cricklewood Blvd., New Baltimore, MI 48047; (586) 725-4858

BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a summer arts camp in Twin Lake, Michigan, United States, and is located in the Manistee National Forest. In 2006, 7,814 participants were enrolled in Blue Lake's numerous programs. Since its beginning in 1966, over 250,000 students have attended.  

Dance Program Jefferson Bantu, Dance Director 300 East Crystal Lake Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457 (800) 221-3796

CECCHETTI COUNCIL OF AMERICA

The first nonprofit educational corporation of teachers devoted to the art of ballet. Graded syllabus and examinations for students, teachers, and professionals.

23393 Meadows Avenue, Flat Rock, Ml 48134 Contact: CCAinfo@aol.com

THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF BALLET

Camilla Chiapuris, ARAD (Dip.PDTC PDTC pyrollidine dithiocarbamate
PDTC Professional Development Training Center
PDTC pyridine-2,6-dithiocarboxylic acid
PDTC Philadelphia Dog Training Club
), and John Chiapuris, Directors; (734) 996-8515 617 East University, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

DANCE GALLERY STUDIO

Home to Peter Spading Dance Co. 815 Wildt St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.dancegallerystudio.org Modern & Ballet, Youth to Adult Professional Training, State of the Art Facility

DANCE KORNER SCHOOL OF DANCE

Diane Costy, Dir. Home of Dankor Repertory Dance Co. 21743 Van Born Taylor, MI 48180 (313) 561-5600

FLINT SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Karen Jennings, Chair (810) 238-1350 1025 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Home of Flint Youth Ballet www.FlinfInstituteofMusic.com

GRAND RAPIDS BALLET

Gordon Pierce Schmidt, Art. Dir. 341 Ellsworth Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 454-4771

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

B.A. In Dance, Dance Minor Dance Program, Department of Music 1 Campus Dr., 1300PAC, Allendale, MI 49401 (616) 331-3484; www.gysu.edu/music

HOPE COLLEGE

Chair: M. Linda Graham, BA, BS in Dance Accredited by NASD; Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap. Holland, MI 49423 (616) 395-7700 (231)276-7200 www.hope.edu/academic/dance

MARYGROVE COLLEGE

Jordeen Ivanov-Ericson, Chair. BA/Dance perform, or educ., Dance Minor. Ballet/modern jazz/ethnic. 8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit MI 48221; (313) 927-1307; www.marygrove.edu

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Gregory Patterson, Director (248) 370-2030 BA; Accredited NASD; ballet, modern, jazz Rochester, MI 48309-4401 patterso@oakland.edu, www.oakland.edu/mtd

THE ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF DANCE

Cornelia Sampson, Dir. (248) 652-3117 Home of the Michigan Ballet Theatre 1800 S. Livemois, Rochester, MI 48307 www.rochesterschoolofdance.cona pointeshoe@ameritech.net

ROSE MARIE FLOYD STUDIO OF BALLET

Home of the Contemporary Civic Ballet Co. 939 N. Main, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 641-9063 or 546-7484

TAYLOR DANCE/BALLET AMERICANA

Joy Squire & Patricia Lorenz, Directors 22805 Goddard Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 374-3904

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries.  

Bill DeYoung, Chair. Dept. of Dance B.F.A. and M.F.A. 1310 N. University Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; (734) 763-5460. saramin@umich.edu & www.music.umich.edu

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Wayne State University, at Detroit, Mich.; state supported; coeducational; established 1956 as a successor to Wayne Univ. (formed 1934 by a merger of five city colleges).  

Dr. Doug Risner, Chair. Maggie Allesee, Dept. of Dance. BFA, BS, NASD accredited, Ballet Modern Jazz African. 3226 Old Main Bldg., Detroit, MI 48202; (313) 577-4273; www.dance.wayne.edu

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Western Michigan University, at Kalamazoo, Mich.; coeducational; founded in 1903 as Western State Normal School, became accredited in 1927 as a college, gained university status in 1957.  

Nina Nelson, Chair. BFA, BA, BS in Dance; Accredited NASD; ballet, jazz, modern. Kalamazoo, MI 49008; (269) 387-5830 www.wmich.edu/dance

MINNESOTA

BALLET MINNESOTA

Andrew Rist, Artistic Director 249 East 4th St., St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 222-7919. Official school: Classical Ballet Academy of Minnesota; Directors Cheryl Rist and Andrew Rist. www.balletminnesota.org

CONTINENTAL BALLET COMPANY

Riet Velthuisen, Founder/Director 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 563-8562 www.continentalballet.com

DANCE WORKS PERFORMING ARTS CTR.

Ann Proudfoot, Dir., Denise Vogt, Dir. of Ballet. 20137 Icenic, Lakeville, MN 55044 (952) 469-3336 www.danceworksmn.com

HEARTBEAT STUDIOS PERFORM. ARTS CTR.

Deborah Lysholm, Dir./Owner & Kristin Freya, Artistic Dir. Beg.-Prof. dance & acting. Partner studio Tokyo/overseas study & Academy prog. Guest artist master classes. (952) 432-7833 www.heartbeat-studios.com

LARKIN DANCE STUDIO

Shirley Larkin, Director, 3000 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109 (651) 770-0764

MINNESOTA BALLET

Allen Fields, Artistic Director. Professional company & school of Minnesota Ballet. 3-Adult. 301 W. First St., #800, Duluth, MN 55802-1613; (218) 529-3742; www.aninnesotaballet.org

MINNESOTA CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS

Home of the Dance Repertory Company Lawrence P. Gorrell, Dean 360 Vila Street #49, Winona, MN 55987 (507) 453-5501; Email: dance@smumn.edu

MINNESOTA DANCE THEATRE The Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) dance company and school in Minneapolis, Minnesota was founded by Loyce Houlton in 1962 as the Contemporary Dance Theatre. Lise Houlton succeeded her mother as artistic director in 1995.  & THE DANCE INSTITUTE

Professional Company & School Lise Houlton, Marcia Chapman, Directors Marjorie Thompson, School Principal Pre-Professional & Children's Programs 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 35403 Phone: (612) 338-0627 & www.mndance.org

ST. OLAF COLLEGE An average of six St. Olaf students are awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship each year. Additionally, the college has produced three Rhodes Scholars since 1977.

St.
 

Janice Roberts, Dance Department Chair B.A. in Dance: Modern, Ballet, Int'l; Perf. Co. Teacher Ed. Options. Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 646-3873 www.stolaf.edu/depts/dance

THE UNIV. OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES

Carl Flink, Director. (612) 624-5060 B.A. & B.F.A. in Dance (modern, ballet, jazz) Department of Theatre Arts and Dance Barbara Barker Center for Dance, 500 21st Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minnesota 53455-0480 www.dance.umn.edu

ZENON DANCE COMPANY & SCHOOL

Modern, jazz & ballet.-All ages/levels. Home of Zenon Dance Company (612) 338-1101; 528 Hennepin, #400, Minneapolis, MN 55403

MISSISSIPPI

BALLET MAGNIFICAT!

Artistic Director Kathy Thibodeaux Two Professional Companies, Concerts, Classes Workshops, Summer Intensive, Int'l. Trainee Program. (601) 977-1001 balletmagnificat.com

BALLET MISSISSIPPI

David Keary, Artistic Director 201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 106 Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 960-1560

BELHAVEN COLLEGE

Cynthia Newland, Chair (601) 968-8745 BA in Dance and a BFA in Dance Apprentice Program. www.belhaven.edu 1500 Peachtree St., Jackson, MS 39202

TUPELO ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS

Official school of Tupelo Ballet 775 Poplarville, Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-4352 and balletphts@aol.com

MISSOURI

BALLET MIDWEST

Paul Gartland, Artistic Director 6617 Clayton Rd. Clayton, MO 63117 (314) 721-2275

CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

(COCA) Classes from Beginner to Pre-Professional Dance: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Modern, African. 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130 www.cocastl.org, (314) 725-6555

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City B.F.A., Dance Performance/Choreography. 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64110 Conservatory Admissions: (816) 235-2900 or Dance Division: (816) 235-2732

KANSAS CITY BALLET SCHOOL

Tenley Taylor, School Director Official school of Kansas City Ballet William Whitener whit·en  
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whit
, Artistic Director 1601 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 931-2299; www.kcballet.org

SAINT LOUIS BALLET SCHOOL

Official school of Saint Louis Ballet Gen Horiuchi, Artistic Director 218 THF THF tetrahydrofolic acid.

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tetrahydrofolic acid.
 Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 537-1998; www.stlouisballet.org

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS “Washington University” redirects here. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation).
Washington University in St. Louis is a private, coeducational, research university located in St. Louis, Missouri.
 

B.A. in dance; modern or ballet minor Also Jazz, Indian and African dance Mary-Jean Cowell, Coordinator (314) 935-4474; http://padarts.wustl.edu/

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Office of Undergraduate Admission 470 E. Lockwood St. Louis, MO 63119-3194 (314) 968-7133 or (800) 75-ENROLL

MONTANA

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE

Charlene Campbell, Artistic Director 2704 Brooks Ave., Missoula, MT 59801 Ph (406) 549-5155, Email RMBTS@aol.com

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

B.A., B.F.A. Karen A. Kaufmann, Program Head. Drama/Dance Dept., The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-4481 www.sfa.umt.edu/drama

NEBRASKA

LINCOLN MIDWEST BALLET COMPANY

Shari Shell-True, Artistic Dir. (402) 441-0739 Classical ballet/performing company P.O. Box 30126, Lincoln, NE 68503

OMAHA Omaha, city, United States
Omaha (ō`məhä, –hô), city (1990 pop. 335,795), seat of Douglas co., E Nebr., on the west bank of the Missouri River; inc. 1857.
 THEATER BALLET

Robin Welch, Director Professional Company & School 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 345-4849 or visit www.otcyp.org/dance

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN

Lisa Fusillo, Dance Division Coordinator B.A. in Dance. School of Music, 120 W. Brook, Music Building, Lincoln, NE 68588-0100; (402) 472-2503

NEVADA

ACADEMY OF NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

The Official School of Nevada Ballet Theatre, Bruce Steivel, Artistic Director. 1651 Inner Circle, Las Vegas 89134. (702) 243-2623 www.nevadaballet.com in fo@nevadaballet.com

FERN ADAIR ADAIR Austrian Difficult Airway/Intubation Registry  CONSERVATORY OF ARTS

Fern Adair, Dir (21,000 sq. ft. facility) Dance, Gymnastics, Music, Children's Theatre 3265 E. Patrick Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89120 (702) 458-7575 www.fernadair.com

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-LAS VEGAS

Louis Kavouras, Chair, Dept. of Dance Arts B.A., B.S., M.M. in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Performance. 4505 Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154-5010 (702) 895-3827

NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E).  

ANTIOCH NEW ENGLAND GRADUATE SCH.

Fully accredited M.A. in Dance/Movement Therapy with a minor in Counseling Psychology. 40 Avon St., Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-6265; www.antiochne.edu

BALLET NEW ENGLAND

PO Box 4501, Portsmouth, NH 03802-4501 (603) 430-9309 www.balletnewengland.org

FRANKLIN PIERCE COLLEGE

B.A. Theatre/Dance Concentration Dance Minor, B.A. Arts Management 20 College Road, Rindge, NH 03461 (800) 437-0048 www.fpc.edu

KEENE STATE COLLEGE Keene State College is liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire. It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges as well as of the University System of New Hampshire along with the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, and the Granite State  

Marcia Murdock, Dance Program Director B.A. Theatre & Dance. mmurdock@keene.edu 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-2407 (603) 358-2136; www.keene.edu

MONADNOCK Monadnock (mənăd`nŏk), isolated peak, 3,165 ft (965 m) high, SW N.H. It is a popular hiking destination, noted for its view. The peak lends its name to the geomorphic term monadnock,  PERF. ARTS ACADEMY

Pati Cloutier, Christina Ahern, Co-Directors 18 Depot St., S-310, Peterborough, NH 03458 School, Performing Co., Dance Mariarden Summer Historical Camp (603) 924-8844

MOVING COMPANY DANCE CENTER

Ballet and modern technique, jazz, tap, theatre, social dance, fitness and yoga classes available for all ages. Specialized workshops, master classes, privates, and children's camps available. For info: 76 Railroad St., Keene, NH 03431; (603) 357-2100; www.moco.org

NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE DANCE CENTRE

Doreen Cafarella, Director Official Home of the Northern Ballet Theatre Ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap. 36 Arlington St., Nashua, NH 03060. (603) 889-8408

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY Plymouth State University is a coeducational, residential university with an enrollment of approximately 4,192 undergraduate students and 1,072 graduate students. The school was founded as Plymouth Normal School in 1871.  

Joan Wiegers, Director B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies in Dance Summer Dance Intensive. MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services.  # 37, Plymouth, NH 03265; (603) 535-2713; fax (603) 535-2645 jwiegers@mail.plymouth.edu

SOUTHERN NH DANCE THEATER

Home of Southern NH Youth Ballet Patricia Lavoie, Artistic Director P.O. Box 10286, 19 Harvey Rd., Bedford, NH 03110; (603)625-9272 www.snhdt.org

ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM

Academic Boarding School Sharon Randolph, Director, srandolph@sps.edu 325 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 229-4689, www.sps.edu

NEW JERSEY

THE ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS, INC.

Jennifer Church A.I.S.T.D., Director 8 week summer school July/August 59 Chestnut St. Red Bank, NJ 07701-1515 (732) 842-9262; www.theacademyredbank.com

ARB'S PRINCETON BALLET SCHOOL

Official School of The American Repertory Ballet. Graham Lustig, Artistic Director Mary Pat Robertson, School Director 301 Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 921-7758 (732)249-1254 www.arballet.org

beyond dance @ bergenPAC

roberta mathes, artistic director 30 No. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631 (201) 816-8160 ext. 33 & www.bergenPAC.org (click on Education). A full range of pre-professional classes, ages 4 to adult, master educators, performing ensemble

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS County College of Morris (also known as CCM) is a two-year, public community college located off of Route 10 on Center Grove Road in Randolph Township, New Jersey, serving Morris County, New Jersey. The college currently offers 87 degree and certificate programs.  

Randolph, NJ 07869. AFA AFA

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 in Dance; ballet, modern, jazz, chor., performance. Professor Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones, Dance Coord.; (973) 328-5326; jsjones@ccm.edu & www.ccm.edu

DANCE DESIGNS PERFORMING ARTS

Carol Baskinger, Director P.O. Box 1121, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Ph (201) 791-8873 Fax (201) 791-8686 www.dancedesignsstudio.com

DANCE STOP-EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Gina Debenedetto Focella/Artist Director "STATE OF THE ART FACILITY" Professionally staffed in all forms of dance preschool thru professional Web on and take a tour at dancestoponline.com or call (732) 525-0777

ELEANOR CONNELL SCHOOL OF DANCE

Mimi Connell, Director P.O. 95, Annandale, NJ 08801 (908) 735-7212

GARDEN STATE BALLET SCHOOL

Judy Jaron, Director Randolph, Newark, and Rutherford schools 1248 Sussex Tnpk., Randolph; 1020 Broad St., Newark; 28 Glen Rd., Rutherford (973) 623 1033; jjsgsb@aol.com

GLORIA FRANCES SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Gloria Frances, Artistic Director 2124 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 835-3304--Home of the Dance Edition

HELENA BARON SCHOOL OF BALLET

193 Franklin Turnpike East Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07652. (201) 445-6795

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

A Dance Studio Tom Karaty, Director 168 Franklin Turnpike Waldwick, NJ 07463 (201) 670-6797

IRINE FOKINE SCHOOL OF BALLET

Official school of Irine Fokine Ballet Co. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 652-9653

THE KENNEDY DANCERS, INC.

Diane Dragone, Director. Professional and Teen Companies, School & Dance Vista TV Series, 79 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 659-2190 www.kennedydancers.org

KING CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Nancy King, Artistic Director Home of The American Youth Dance Co. Wanaque, NJ 07465. (973) 839-4031

KOZLOV DANCE & EXERCISE STUDIO

Tel: (201)444-3223; 580 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Director Leonid Kozlov, former principal dancer with Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet New York City Ballet, one of the foremost American dance companies of the 20th cent. It was founded by Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine as the Ballet Society in 1946. . Ballet, Jazz, Modern for children and adults

MARCIA HYLAND DANCE CENTER

Marcia Hyland, Director 3771 Church Rd., Mr. Laurel, NJ 08054 (856) 235-4123

THE MILL BALLET SCHOOL

Home of The Roxey Ballet Co. 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530; school (609) 397-7244 and company (609) 397-7616; www.millbanetschool.com

NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF BALLET

In association with Edward Villella Carolyn Clark, Director Official school of New Jersey Ballet Company Schools: Livingston, Morristown, Somerville (973) 597-9600 www.njschoolofballet.com

PRINCETON DANCE AND THEATER STUDIO

Superior training: ballet, jazz, tap, acting, voice. Susan Jaffe & Risa Gary Kaplowitz, Directors. 116 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 514-1600 www.princetondance.com

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

B.F.A., B.A. Modern Dance Major Mason Gross School of the Arts Mason Gross School of the Arts is the arts conservatory at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey named for Mason W. Gross, the sixteenth president of Rutgers. Mason Gross is a professional school that offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Theater Arts and Visual , Dept of Dance 85 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-8497 & www.masongross.rutgers.edu

VERONA BALLET SCHOOL

Classical Russian Ballet Ballroom for Kids and Adults 457 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044 (973) 239-3101 www.veronaballet.com

VINELAND REGIONAL DANCE COMPANY

Maxine Chapman, Director (856) 691-6059 2388 N. East Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360

WORTH-TYRRELL STUDIOS

School of Performing Arts. Ballet, "Pap, Jazz Voice, Musical Comedy, Drama. 51 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960; (973) 538-5285

NEW MEXICO

BALLET THEATRE OF NEW MEXICO

6913 Natalie NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 888-1054

DANCE THEATRE OF THE SOUTHWEST

Patricia Dickinson, Director Home of the New Mexico Ballet Co. 4200 Wyoming NE, (505) 296-9465 Albuquerque, NM 87111 www.dtsw.com

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY Eastern New Mexico University, (abbreviated ENMU), frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA. It is the most recently-founded state university in New Mexico (legislated in 1927, opened in 1934).  

Dr. Patrick Rucker, Chairman BFA Department of Theatre & Dance Portales, NM 88130; (505) 562-2711

NATL NATL National
NATL North Atlantic
. DANCE INSTITUTE OF NEW MEXICO

Catherine Oppenheimer, Artistic Director 1140 Alto St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-7646; info@ndi-nm.org www.ndi-nm.org

THE SCHOOL OF ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

Gisela Genschow, Director 550 B St. Michael's Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-5591 www.aspensantafeballet.com

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It also offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering.  

Donna Jewell, Head of Dance, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Dept. of Theatre & Dance, MSC04 2570, Albuquerque, NM 87131 (505) 277-3660

NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 

92ND STREET Y HARKNESS DANCE CENTER

Renata Celichowska, Dir. Classes/workshops, children/adults, beginner/professional, ballet, modern, jazz, afro, tap, flamenco, Isadora; professional & teen performance opportunities; ongoing professional programs and intensives; Dance Education Laboratory--programs for dance teachers; space grants. 1395 Lexington Ave., NYC NYC
abbr.
New York City


NYC New York City
 10128; (212) 415-5552; www.92Y.org

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM

Frank Augustyn, Director Woodruff Hall Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 877-4250

THE ALLEY SCHOOL

Judith Jamison, Artistic Dir. (212) 405-9000 Classes in Horton, Ballet, Dunham, Jazz Modern, Yoga, Body Conditioning, and Tap For info. write: Denise Jefferson, Director 405 W. 55 St. NYNY NYNY New York, New York  10019; (212) 405-9000

AJKUN BALLET THEATRE

Professional coach de Summer Intensive 20 Chelsea Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805 Ph: (914) 235-2265, Fax: (914) 636-0534 Email: Ajkun@aol.com, on AOL: Ajkun

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

890 Broadway at 19th St., NYC 10003 Daily Open Classes de Summer Intensive Faculty: Artistic Staff of ABT ABT About
ABT Abteilung (German: Department)
ABT Abbott Laboratories (stock symbol)
ABT American Ballet Theatre
ABT Associação Brasileira de Telemarketing
ABT Abort
ABT Availability Based Tariff
 For Class Info (212) 477-3030

JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS SCHOOL

TheOfficial School of American Ballet The School of American Ballet is located in New York City, in Lincoln Center. It is considered one of the most prestigious and notable ballet schools in the United States and teaches some of the most talented young dancers in the country.  Theatre Professional Training for ages 12-18 Franco De Vita Franco De Vita (born January 23, 1954 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a singer-songwriter popular in Latin music.

One of three children born in Latin America to Italian immigrants, De Vita’s family returned to Italy when he was 3.
, Principal 890 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NYG NYG New York Giants
NYG National Youth Gathering (church)
NYG New York Guard
 10003 (212) 477-3030; www.abt.org

AMERICAN BOLERO bolero (bəlâr`ō), national dance of Spain, introduced c.1780 by Sebastian Zerezo, or Cerezo. Of Moroccan origin, it resembles the fandango.  DANCE COMPANY

Gabriela Granados, Artistic Director Classical Spanish and flamenco 42-24 9th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Tel: (718) 392-8888

ASTORIA DANCE CENTRE

Pre-Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop Acting, Piano, Voice, Yoga. Children/Adults. 25-95 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103 (718) 278-1567 www.astoriadancecentre.com

BALLET ACADEMY EAST

Julia Dubno, Director 1651 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10128 Tel: (212) 410-9140; Fax: (212) 369-2723 Email: info@baenyc.com

THE BALLET CENTER

Debra Punzi, Artistic Dir., (631) 567-4403 Ballet Long Island resident company. Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, summer workshop 1863 Pond Rd., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

BALLET & DANCE OF UPSTATE NY, INC.

Kathleen Rathbun, Artistic Director Official school of Upstate NY Ballet Year-round classes de Summer Intensive 415 Breakspear Road, Syracuse, NY 13219 (315) 487-4879 www.upstatonyballet.org

BALLET HISPANICO SCHOOL OF DANCE

Tina Ramirez, Artistic Director Jo Matos, School Director Intensive training and open classes in ballet, pointe, Spanish dance and modern techniques 167 W. 89th, NYC, 10024; (212) 362-6710 www.ballethispanico.org

BALLET SCHOOL NY

Official Academy of New York Theatre Ballet New York Theatre Ballet (or the NYTB) was founded in 1978 by its artistic director, Diana Byer. Dedicated to the principles of the Cecchetti-Diaghilev tradition, the company both reprises classic masterworks and produces original ballets. . Cecchetti Syllabus. 30 East 31st Street, 5th Fl., New York, NY 10016; Phone: (212) 679-0401 Fax: (212) 6679-8171 Visit: www.nyth.org

BARD COLLEGE

4-year Liberal Airs, dance major. Annandale-on-the-Hudson, NY 12504. (845) 758-7979

BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIV.

Mary Cochran, Chair. BA Dance Major/Minor Modern/Post-Modern/Ballet/World Dance Forms/Choreography/Performative Studies/ Cultural Studies. 3009 Broadway, NYC, 10027. (212) 854-2995 www.barnard.edu/dance

BBT/SCHOOL OF RUSSIAN BALLET

Manhattan: City Center. 130 West 56th Street, NYC 10019; Phone Toll Free: (866) 812-7646 bbt@onebox.com. Brooklyn: Kingsborough Community College Kingsborough Community College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a community college in Brooklyn, New York. The campus is located at the eastern end of the Manhattan Beach peninsula. , 2001 Oriental Blvd., Building: T7, 2nd flr., Rm 7211, Brooklyn, NY 11235; (718) 769-9161 www.brightonballet.org

BEREST DANCE CENTER

Heather Berest, Artistic Dir. (516) 944-6687 Ballet/Modern Technique, Jazz, Tap, Theater 12 So. Washington St., Port Washington, NY 11050 & oberest@aol.com

BRANT brant or brant goose, common name for a species of wild sea goose. The American brant, Branta bernicla, breeds in the Arctic and winters along the Atlantic coast.  LAKE CAMP'S DANCE CENTRE

Professional instruction in Ballet, Modern, Tap and Jazz plus other activities. Girls 12-16. 7586 State Rte. 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815 (518) 494-2406

BROADWAY DANCE CENTER

Open classes for all styles & levels. 50+ daily. Workshops/Programs: Summer & Winter Intensives, Absolute Beginner Wksps, Teacher Wksps, International Student Visa Program (authorized by Fed. Govt. to issue 1-20 Certificates for M-1 Student Visa status), Children's Program, Intern & Work/Study Programs, Group Services, Rockette Experience, Care & boutique. Diane King, studio director. Allison Ellner-Teitelbaum, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . 221 W. 57th St., 5th fl., New York, NY 10019. (212) 582-9304. Fax (212) 977-2202. Email: Info@bwydance.com www.BroadwayDanceCenter.com

CHAUTAUQUA Chau`tau´qua

1. a meeting, usually held in the summer outdoors or under a temporary tent, providing public lectures combined with entertainment such as concerts and plays. It originated in the village of Chautauqua, N. Y.
 REGIONAL YOUTH BALLET

Monika Alch, Artistic Director Classical ballet, pointe, summer program, modern, jazz, character. 9 1/2 Falconer St., Jamestown, NY, 14701 (716) 664-9766 cryb.net

CORVINO BALLET CLASSES

c/o DanceCor, Inc. 451 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019; 212-247 2564 ecdoesit3@att.net & www.corvinoballet.org Check website for current schedule & location.

COUPE THEATRE STUDIO

Diane Coupe, Director Home of Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble 33 East Route 59A, Nanuet, NY 10954 (845) 623-2808; Fax (845) 624-7934 www.coupedance.com

DANCEART ISADORA, INC.

The Duncan Dance Continuum Judith Landon, Artistic Director Performances, classes, workshops (212) 772-3963 / (914) 738-0864

DANCE CAVISE, INC.

Home of Off-Center Dance Theatre 273 Halstead Avenue. Mamaroneck, NY 10543. (914) 381-5222 www.dancecavise.com

DANCE JUNE LEWIS AND COMPANY

June Lewis, Artistic Director Claudio Assante, Associate Artistic Director Contemporary. PO Box 2025, NYC 10159 (212) 741-3044

DANCE NEW AMSTERDAM

Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Guest Artist Series & more. International Student Visa Program. 451 Broadway 2nd fl., NYC (Moving Nov. 1st to 280 B'way). (212) 625-8369; www.dnadance.org

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Dance Theatre of Harlem, the first black classical ballet company. The group was founded in Harlem, New York City, by Arthur Mitchell, then of the New York City Ballet, the first black principal dancer of a classical company of international standing. , INC.

466 West 152nd Street New York, NY 10031-1814 (212) 690-2800 www.dancetheatreofharlem.org

EDUCATION IN DANCE

Integrated dance arts, pre-K--H.S. NYC & vicinity. (212) 254-3194 eidancejo@verizon.net www.educationindance.org

EGLEVSKY BALLET

Ali Pourfarrokh, Artistic Director Long Island's premier prof. company since 1961. 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park New Hyde Park, village (1990 pop. 9,728), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island; inc. 1927. It is a residential community with some manufacturing and truck farms. Nearby is the uninc. town of North New Hyde Park (1990 pop. 14,359). , NY 11040 (516)746-1115 www.EglevskyBallet.com

EVA Eva

to marry winner of singing contest. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Meistersinger, Westerman, 225–228]

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 EVDOKIMOVA, WORLD RENOWNED PRIMA BALLERINA ASSOLUTA

A rare opportunity for individual advice, coaching, and repertoire in all balletic styles. Competition and audition preparation. Consultant to companies and corporations. Endorsements made ONLY with serious, high-standard projects and products. Strictly Confidential. New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
 based. Fax: 1.212.319.1400 Contact: WORLDBALLERINA@AOL.COM Web: WWW.EVDOKIMOVA.COM

EUGENE LANG COLLEGE,

NEW SCHOOL UNIVERSITY. BA with a Concentration in Dance. Jaime Santora, Director. 65 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011. (212) 229-5665; www.lang.edu

EVELYN FAITH FITNESS MOVEMENT CTR.

Modern dance, jazz, ballet & stretch. Small & indiv, classes (718) 468-7947

FRANK HATCHETT

Broadway Dance Center 221 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019 Administrative Assistant: Jessica Smith (212) 399-9341; jessica@vop.bz

GELABERT STUDIOS

Raoul Gelabert, Director Injury prevention through correct technique 257 W. 86th., NYC 10024 ; (212) 874-7188

GISELLE DANCE STUDIO/RUSSIAN METHOD

Andrey & Yuliya Shakhin, Directors Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux pas de deux

(French; “step for two”)

Dance for two performers. A characteristic part of classical ballet, it includes an adagio, or slow dance, by the ballerina and her partner; solo variations by the male dancer and then the ballerina; and a coda, or
, Tap, Jazz 34 Smith Clove Rd., Central Valley, NY 10917 (845)928-1507, www.giselledancestudio.net

HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, African & Repertory Performing Ensemble 645 St. Nicholas Ave., NYC 10030 (212) 926-4100, Ext 316

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in Geneva, New York, are together a liberal arts college. The Colleges adhere to a "coordinate system", which retains some elements of the original single-sex institutions, though the student experience is largely co-ed.  

Dance Department, Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland
Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva.
, NY 14456 Donna Davenport, Chair (315) 781-3760 BA in dance and an interdisciplinary education. Beautiful campus in NY Finger Lakes Region.

HOFSTRA UNIV. DRAMA/DANCE DEPT.

Lance Westergard, Dir. of Dance. BA in Dance. 118 Hofstra University, Henrpstead, NY 11549 (516) 463-5444; drmlzw@hofstra.edu

H.T. CHEN Chen - Peter Chen  & DANCERS / ARTS GATE CENTER / MULBERRY ST THEATER

Dance company, school, & black-box theater. 70 Mulberry St., 2nd Floor, NYC 10013 212-349-0126, www.htchendance.org

HUNTER COLLEGE DANCE PROGRAM

Dr. Jana Feinman, Director (212) 772-5012 695 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10021 BA/Modern Emphasis/Feacher Certification Company Concerts/Repertory Work www.bunter.cuny.edu/~dance

ISADORA'S DANCE LEGACY, INC.

(Binghamton). Comprehensive dance education in Isadora Duncan's technique, repertory & artistic style. Also new dance work. Therese Anne Joseph, Artistic Director, (607) 722-0875.

ISADORA DUNCAN DANCE FOUNDATION

Lori Belilove & Company Lori Belilove, Artistic Director On-going classes, intensive workshops, teacher certification program, professional performing company, apprenticeships, lecture/ demonstrations, guest artist residencies, staging of repertoire, archival resources. 141 West 26th Street, NYC 10001 (212) 691-5040; FAX (212) 627-0774 www.isadoraduncan.org

ISADORA DUNCAN INT'L. INST., INC

Maria-Theresa Duncan, Kay Bardsley: Co-Founders. Jeanne Bresciani, Ph.D. Artist-in-Residence. Certificate programs in Isadora Duncan Studies. Affiliated with New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the  DADE & The Harkness Dance Ctr. of the 92nd St. Y, NYC. Classes, perfom., workshops, study abroad; (212) 753-0846; Woodstock (845) 687-4183; info@idii.org & www.idii.org

JCC JCC Jewish Community Center
JCC Jackson Community College
JCC Jefferson Community College
JCC Joint Consultative Committee
JCC Jamestown Community College (Olean and Jamestown, New York)
JCC Johnston Community College
 MID-WESTCHESTER

Jayne Santoro Viltz, Director 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 472-3300 x320; viltzj@jcca.org

JAZZERCISE[R]--TEACH IT. LOVE IT. TAKE IT.

Leader in Dance Fitness for 37 years Certified instructors needed in NYC Regular classes, certification workshops ongoing Jazznewyork.net & info@jazznewyork.net

JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL

Trainee Program, Children & Adult classes for all levels. 434 Avenue of The Americas, 3rd Floor, NY, NY 10011 (212)254-8520 www.joffreyballetschool.com

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL

Professional Dance Training + B.F.A. degree Adjacent Residence Hall 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC 10023-6588 (212) 799-5000 x255; www.juilliard.edu

LABAN/BARTENIEFF INSTITUTE OF MOVEMENT STUDIES

Introductory Workshops; Certificate Program in Laban Movement Studies. Regina Miranda, Executive Director. 520 Eighth Ave., Room 304 3rd Floor, New York 10010; (212) 643-8888 Fax (212) 643-8388 email: LIMSNYC@aol.com Web site address: www.limsonline.org

LINDA GIANCASPRO: BALLET

Ballet Mistress, New England Ballet Co. Russian style ballet, Lyrical Competition Choreography, Master Class (917) 757-1371 & misslindaNEBC@aol.com

LONG ISLAND ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS

Sandra Jemal, Jill O'Keefe, Directors 2777 Middle Country Rd., Lk. Grove NY 11755 (631) 7374335; 275 Rte. 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764; (631) 331-8830 www.liad.website88.com

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

BFA in Dance Studies, C. W. Post Campus Dr. Cara Gargano, Chair of Theatre, Film, & Dance. 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548

LUIGI'S JAZZ CENTRE

The First World Jazz Dance Centre 48 West 68th Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 874-6215 www.luigijazz.com

THE MANHATTAN BALLET SCHOOL, INC.

Elfriede Merman mer·man  
n.
A legendary sea creature having the head and upper body of a man and the tail of a fish.



[mer(maid) + man.]

Noun 1.
, Director Home of Manhattan Ballet Co., Inc. All levels and ages. 149 East 72nd St., New York, NY 10021; (212) 535-6556

MANN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tract Mann, Artistic Director, Choreographer The YOUNG HOOFERS Tap Company 7219 New Utrecht Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11228; (718) 837-1905

MARJORIE LIEBERT-TEACHER/COACH

Ballet, and Kniaseff Barre-a-Terre Classes and Private Therapy. (212) 724-3238 Video and CD Available

MARJORIE MUSSMAN

Ballet Teacher & Contemporary Choreographer Mark Morris Dance Group 3 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 624-8400; marjmuss@aol.com

MARK MORRIS DANCE CENTER

Children and Adult classes in ballet, modern, jazz, West African, Pilates and yoga. 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217; (718) 624-8400. Class schedules: www.nrmdg.org

MARY ANTHONY DANCE STUDIO

Techniqne, repertory, choreography leading to studio performances. Partial scholarships. 736 Broadway, 7th Fir., NYC 10003; (2121 674-8191

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE Marymount Manhattan College is a small, coeducational liberal arts college located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Marymount Manhattan's campus is located in the desirable Upper East Side. It's often referred to as MMC.  

Katie Langan, Director of Dance BFA & BA, 4-year Liberal Arts 221 East 71st St., NYC 10021 (212) 517-0610 1-800-MARYMOUNT www.mmm.edu

MERCE CUNNINGHAM STUDIO

Merce Cunningham, Artistic Director Daily technique classes; Repertory, Workshops 55 Bethune St., New York, NY 10014 (212) 255-8240, ext. 30; www.merce.org

MURRAY LOUIS & NIKOLAIS DANCE

Murray Louis, Artistic Director 121 West 20th St., #2C New York, N.Y. 10011 (646) 336-0774; Fax (212) 463-8839

MUSIC IN MOTION[R]

National Hdqrts & Licensing. Teacher Training Choreography Certification. Ithaca, NY 14850 Ph/Fax: (607) 257-6196. Barbara W. Thuesen, RDE RDE Remote Data Entry
RDE Rotating Disk Electrode
RDE Research Development and Extension
RDE Right Defensive End (pro football)
RDE Rule Developing Experimentation (from the book Selling Blue Elephants) 
, Director. www.musicinmotion.com

NEW DANCE GROUP

New Dance Group is a non-profit arts center supporting individual artistic growth. In our new state-of-the-art studios in midtown Manhattan, NDG NDG Notre-Dame de Grace (Montreal district)
NDG No Damn Good
NDG National Distribution Guide
NDG Network Development Group
NDG Nuclear Density Gauge
NDG No Date Given
NDG Numéro de Désignation de Groupement
 offers affordable training in Dance, Acting and Voice for all ages, levels and disciplines. Rental space & performance opportunities are available. 305 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10018 (212) 904-1990/fax (212) 904-1922 www.ndg.org

NEW YORK CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER

Dance China NY & NYCCC School of the Arts 390 Broadway, 2nd fl., NY, IVY 10013 (212) 334-3764 or visit www.chinesedance.org Performances, workshops & classes for all ages

NEW YORK CONSERVATORY OF DANCE

Vladimir and Patricia Dokoudovsky, Dirs. 30 E. 31st St., New York. NY 10016 Tel: (212) 725-2855; Fax: (212) 581-1908 Fl Foreign Visa Program. Visit: www.nyeod.org

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY STEINHARDT SCHOOL

Graduate Programs in Dance Education Superior professional preparation in the heart of New York City for dancers seeking careers as educators in elementary, secondary, and university settings. M.A., Ph.D., Ed.D. Summer Programs/Study Abroad/Financlal Aid. Call (212) 998-5424 Visit: www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/dance-ed2007

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF DANCE

Linda Tarnay, Chair Cherylyn Lavagnino, Associate Chair Judy Schramm, Program Coordinator Conservatory Training Program B.F.A., M.F.A. in dance. Audition required. 111 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003-8382 (212) 998-1980 www.nyu.edu/tisch/dancemag

NEW YORK UNIV. TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DEPT. OF PERFORMANCE STUDIES

Associate Professor Jose E. Munoz, Dept. Chair One-year M.A.-includes summer courses; PhD. 721 Broadway, 6th Fl., NY, NY 10003-6807; (212) 998-1620 & www.nyu.edu/tisch/psdance

OHMAN SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of New York Dance Theatre Inc. Frank Ohman, Artistic Dir. (631) 462-6266 Training in the Balanehine tradition. 60 Calvert Ave., Commack, NY 11725 nydancetheatre.org; ohmanballet.org

PERIDANCE CENTER

Igal Perry, Artistic Director Full schedule of daily classes, all levels: Ballet, Modern, Guest Artist series, and more. F-1 Foreign Student Program, workstudy, scholarship, Children's Program. 132 4th Ave @13th St., NYC 10003 (212) 505-0886.

POSEY SCHOOL OF DANCE, INC.

Elsa Posey, President & Director Ballet, Modern Dance, Children's Dance Box 254, Northport, NY 11768; (631) 757-2700 eposey@optonline.net & www.poseyschool.com

PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Professional Children's School is an independent day school enrolling 210 students in grades 6-12. Located in Manhattan, a few blocks from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the school provides a college-preparatory education to young people preparing for, or already pursuing,  

Founded 1914. Independent college preparatory day school for children preparing for, or already pursuing, careers in fire performing arts, sports and entertainment. 185 students, grades 4-12. Office of Admissions: 132 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023-7495 (212) 582-3116; www.pcs-nyc.org

PURCHASE COLLEGE/SUNY

Conservatory of Dance Carol K. Walker, Dean. B.F.A., M.F.A. Audition required 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 (914) 251-6800 www.purchase.edu/dance

ROYAL ACADEMY OF BALLET

Elizabeth DiStasio-Waddell, Director 328 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223 Home of Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet (716) 835-3585 Russian-based program

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE Sarah Lawrence College, at Bronxville, N.Y.; primarily for women; chartered 1926, opened 1928 as Sarah Lawrence College for Women; renamed 1947. It is noted for its creative arts program.  

B.A. with a dance concentration; M.F.A. in Dance. Sara Rudner, Director I Mead Way; Bronxville, NY 10708-5999 Tel: (800) 888-2858 or www.sarahlawrence.edu

SCHOOL OF ALBANY BERKSHIRE BALLET

Madeline Cantarella Culpo, Director. 25 Monroe St., Albany, NY 12210; (518) 426-0660

SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET

Official School of New York City Ballet 70 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023-6592 Phone (212) 7694600 Fax: (212) 769-4897

SEISKAYA BALLET ACADEMY & SCHOOL

Professional classical & character program 7 Flowerfield Ste 16, St. James, NY 11780 (631) 862-6925; email: info@seiskaya.com also on the web visit: nutcrackerballet.com

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

B.S. in Dance; modem, ballet. Write to Director of Admissions Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; (518) 580-5570

SOKOLOW DANCE FOUNDATION

Anna Sokolow Archive Company Repertory--Residencies--Performance Lorry May: mail@annasokolow.org www.annasokolow.org

SOKOLOW THEATRE DANCE ENSEMBLE

Performances/Master Classes/Repertory Jim May, Artistic Director Old Chelsea Station, PO Box 351, NYC 10113 (212) 741-0900; www.sokolowthreatredance.org info@sokolowtheatredance.org

STEPS ON BROADWAY Steps on Broadway is the prestigious and well-renown dance studio on Broadway, NYC,which opened in 1979 by founder and artistic director Carol Paumgarten. There are approximately twelve studios on three floors which offer a variety of classes for all levels.  

Carol Paumgarten, Founder & Artistic Director Diane Grumet, Co-Artistic Director. Daily open classes in all styles & levels of dance. International Student Visa Program, Work/Study Program, Steps Scholarship Ensemble, Steps with Contemporary Masters, Workshops & Master classes. The School at Steps, a curriculum-based training program for ages 2-18. Group packages & performance programs. 2121 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10023; (212) 874-2410; Fax: (212) 787-2449 www.stepsnyc.com; info@stepsnyc.com

STUDIO MAESTRO

Rose Caiola, Director Ballet program, summer workshop, rental space. 48 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023 Tel: (212) 787-1178

S.U.N.Y. AT BUFFALO

BA / BFA Dance, Theatre, Music Theatre. Performance, Choreography. Performance Companies. Adv. Levels: Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Musical Theatre. (716) 6454898 x.1332 www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance

S.U.N.Y. COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT

Brockport, NY 14420 BA/BS, BFA, MA, MFA MA with Pre K-12 Certification Arts for Children/Dance Specialty www.brockport.edu/dance dance@brockport.edu (585) 395-2153

S.U.N.Y. COLLEGE AT GENESEO

Geneseo, NY 14454 (716) 245-5841 B.A. w/dance minor; El. Ed. w/dance cone. Ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic; perf. company

THE TAYLOR SCHOOL

Modem technique and Paul Taylor style 552 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (212) 431-5562; www.paultaylor.org

VALENTINA KOZLOVA, DANCE CONSERVATORY OF NEW YORK BALLET

Former principal dancer of Bolshoi Ballet & NYC Ballet announces her new Dance Conservatory of NY Ballet for children & adults on all levels. 250 W. 54 St. NYC; 212/245-0050

VIC VIC Victor
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VIC Vicinity
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VIC Virtual Information Center (APAN) 
 D'AMORE STUDIO OF DANCE LTD.

721 Acorn St., Deer Park, NY 11729 (631) 586-4460 www.vicdamore.com

ZAWACKI DANCE & WORKOUT

8 Haven Avenue Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 883-2652 Also in Syosset, NY (516) 932-2652 Visit: www.zawackifitness.com

NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures


Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop.
 

BALLET SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL

1603 East Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514; (919) 942-1339 www.balletschoolofchapelhin.com

CAROLINA YOUTH BALLET

The official non-profit performing company of the Triangle Academy of Dance 2918 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cart, NC 27511; (9191 387-1298; www.triangle-academy-dance.com

CARY BALLET CONSERVATORY

Official school of the Gary Ballet Professional training, incredible facility 3791 NW Cart Parkway, Cart, NC 27513 (919) 481-6509. Visit us at www.caryballet.com

CHARLOTTE SCHOOL OF BALLET & CHARLOTTE YOUTH BALLET

Gay Porter, Dir. 627 S. Sharon Amity am·i·ty  
n. pl. am·i·ties
Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.



[Middle English amite, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *am
, Charlotte, NC 28211. R.A.D. Cecchetti. (704) 366-9675; www.charlotteballet.com

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Barbara Dickinson, Dance Program Director Minor in Dance; Modern, Ballet, African Choreography, Performance, History, Theory Box 90686, Durham, NC 27708 (919) 660-5554 or dance@duke.edu

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, intensive research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statue and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina  

Department of Theatre and Dance BFA Performance; BS Teacher Licensure Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 32845390 www.theatre-dance.ecu.edu

INFINITY BALLET CONSERVATORY & THEATRE

Teaching a Complete Classical Ballet curriculum with a professional faculty. (919) 303-1105 www.infinityballet.com Apex/Raleigh, NC

JAMI MASTERS SCHOOL OF DANCE, LTD.

Ballet, modern, tap, mus. theatre, jazz, Pilates 1425 Queens Rd. West, Charlotte, NC 28207 (704) 525-6555 jamimastersschoolofdance.com

MILLER STREET DANCE ACADEMY

Tap, jazz, ballet, acro, ballroom, modern. Competitions/counseling/coaching/stage. 11532-0 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 841-2600; millerstreetdanceacademy.com

NC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Professional training in ballet and contemporary dance. High School Diploma A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED. ; College Diploma; B.F.A. Winston-Salem, NC 27117-2189; (336) 770-3290

THE RALEIGH SCHOOL OF BALLET, INC.

Raleigh Dance Theatre, Affiliate Co. 3921 Beryl Road, (919) 834-9261 www.raleighsehoolofballet.com

THE SCHOOL OF GREENSBORO BALLET

Official School of the Greensboro Ballet John Dennis, School Director (336) 333-7480 Maryhelen Mayfield, Artistic Director 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro, NC 27401 www.greensboroballet.com

SCHOOL OF NC DANCE THEATRE

Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Artistic Director Patricia McBride, Master Teacher 622 East 28th Street, Suite 113 Charlotte, North Carolina “Charlotte” redirects here. For other uses, see Charlotte (disambiguation).
Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States.
 28205 (704) 372-3900; www.ncdance.org

TRIANGLE YOUTH BALLET

1708 A East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.932.2676 tel 919.032-7374 fax www.triangleyouthballet.org

UNIV. OF NO. CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Department of Dance and Theatre B.A. in Dance or Dance Education Bruce Auerbach, Chair; www.uncc.edu/dance/ (704) 687-2482 & pjatkins@email.uncc.edu

UNIV. OF N.C. AT GREENSBORO

Jan Van Dyke, Dance Dept. Head B.A., B.F.A., B.S., M.F.A., M.A., Teacher Cert. PO BOX 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. (336) 334-5570; www.uncg.edu/dce

OHIO Ohio, state, United States
Ohio, midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania (NE) West Virginia (SE), Kentucky (S), Indiana (W), and Michigan and Lake Erie (N).
 

BALLETMET DANCE ACADEMY

Gerard Charles, Artistic Director Official School of BalletMet Columbus Full Curriculum, 322 Mr. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 224-1672

ballet tech ohio

Claudia Rudolf Barrett, Founding Director Ages 3 & up, performing opportunities, Summer Seminars. Northern Cincinnati, OH (513) 683-6860; www.ballettechohio.org

BALLET THEATRE MIDWEST

Daniel R. Simmons, Artistic Director Nancy Fountain, Dir., PO Box 31156 Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 520-2334 www.ballettheatremidwest.com

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935.  

B.S. in Dance; performance, ed., production, Modern, ballet. Eppler North, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Deborah Tell (419) 372-6918

ST.ROMAIN DANCE ACADEMY

Home of the Lakota Youth Dance Company Mary St.Romain, Director 7398 Liberty One Dr. Liberty Twp. OH 45044 (513) 779-0135 www.stromaindance.com

CANTON BALLET

Cassandra Crowley, Artistic Director Ph (330) 455-7220; Fax (330) 455-6977 100l Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702 cantonballet@aol.com www.cantonballet.com

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Attention: Karen Potter M.F.A. Dance Training Program Department of Theater and Dance 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-7113 http://Dance.case.edu Karen.Potter@case.edu

CINCINNATI BALLET OTTO M. BUDIG ACADEMY

Official school of Cincinnati Ballet Victoria Morgan, Artistic Dir. 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 621-5219 (513) 621-4844; www.cincinnatiballet.com

CLEVELAND CITY DANCE

Courtney Laves-Mearini, Director 13947 Cedar Rd., S. Euclid, Ohio 44118 (Cleveland suburb). Summer Intensive. (216) 932-0222 & www.clevelandcitydance.com

CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF DANCE

Gladisa Guadalupe, Artistic Director Former School Director, School of Cleveland San Jose Ballet, P.O. Box 24128, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124 Tel: (216) 320-9000 www.CSD CSD Commission on Sustainable Development
CSD Serbian Dinar (ISO currency code)
CSD Christopher Street Day
CSD Circuit Switched Data (Sprint)
CSD Computer Science Department
CSD Community School District
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COLUMBUS YOUTH BALLET

Sharon Daye, Director Full Curriculum in Ballet & Contemporary Dance. 5076-80 N. High St., Columbus 43214 (614) 433-7090 www.columbusyouthballet.com

CUYAHOGA VALLEY YOUTH BALLET

Nan Klinger, Founding Artistic Director Mia Klinger Welch, Artistic Director PO Box 3131, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 (330) 922-4554, www.cvyb.org

DAYTON BALLET SCHOOL

Dermot Burke, Executive Director Official school of Dayton Ballet Ballet, modern. 140 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402; (937) 223-1542; www.daytonballet.org

DENISON UNIVERSITY

BA Contemporary/Improv/Ballet/World Dance Individual Attention, Performing Opportunities. Guest Artists, Resident Musician/Composer. Near Columbus, OH. www.denison.edu/dance

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

B.F.A. Modern Dance Performance or Education Audition required. Honors Scholarships. Dance Division, Kent, OH 44242. (330) 672-2069

NANCY NORRICK SCHOOL OF BALLET

Nancy Norrick, Director Home of Metropolitan Classical Ballet Co. 7815 W. Chester Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 777-4060

THE OHIO CONSERVATORY OF DANCE

Official School of the Ohio Youth Ballet Inna Stabrova & Dimitry Tuboltsev Artistic Directors. 55 Shiawassee, Suite B, Fairlawn, OH; (330) 869-5228; www.UpOnPointe.com

OHIO DANCE THEATRE CO. & SCHOOL

Denise Gula, Artistic Director 39 S. Main St., Oberlin, OH 44074 www.ohiodancetheatre.org ohioddancetheatre@oberlin.net

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Ohio State University, main campus at Columbus; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1870, opened 1873 as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1878. There are also campuses at Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark.  DEPT. OF DANCE

BFA, MA, MFA 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-7977; www.dance.ohio-state.edu grdance@osu.edu; ugdance@osu.edu

OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DANCE

222 Putnam Hall Athens, Ohio. 45701 (740) 593-1826 www.dance.ohiou.edu

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

Patricia Rozow, Dept. Chair, Co-Director SCPA Dance Ensemble. Professional training program: ballet, pointe, partnering, modem, choreography, Pilates, preprofessional pre·pro·fes·sion·al  
adj.
Preparatory to the practice of a profession or to its specialized field of study.
 performing company. Integration of academics & arts, grades 4 throughl2. 1310 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210; (513) 632-5947; Fax (513) 652-5969; Email scpaballet@hotmail.com

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a  

Akron, OH 44325-2502 www.uakron.edu/dtaa Dance Program. B.A., B.F.A. in Dance, Multi-age license, MA Arts Administration. Nell Sapienza; nbs@uakron.edu (330) 972-7948 The Dance Institute, Preparatory and Summer Programs; Graded level age 8-18. Lana Heylock Icarrol@uakron.edu 330.972.7949

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati is a coeducational public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research universities and in the top 50 of all American research universities,[2]  

College-Conservatory of Music, Dance Div. B.F.A. in Ballet; Preparatory Program; Founding institution and affiliate of Cincinnati Ballet. CCM Admissions, Box DD, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003 (513) 556-5463; Fax (513) 556-1028

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Faculty: Teressa Wylie McWilliams, Tong Wang, Gina Walther, Professional Guest Artists B.F.A., Professional training in ballet, modern, & jazz. Affiliated with The Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II. Write: Theatre Arts, Wright State Univ., Dayton OH 45435. (937) 775-3072; www.wright.edu

OKLAHOMA

JUNE RUNYON SCHOOL OF BALLET

Debi Myers, Artistic Director 5127 South 95 East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74145 (918) 664-0444

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY Oklahoma City University is an urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Midtown District. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines.  

Jo Rowan, Chair, Dance Dept. (405) 208-5322 Bachelor of Performing Arts, theater dance, jazz, tap, ballet, voice. The American Spirit Dance Co. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 http://www.okcu.edu/dance_amgt

SCHOOL OF BALLET OKLAHOMA

Bryan Pitts, Artistic Dir. (405) 843-9894 7421 N. Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

TULSA BALLET CENTER FOR DANCE EDUC.

The Official School of Tulsa Ballet Marcello Angelini, Artistic Director 4512 South Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105 (918) 712-5327 & www.tolsaballet.org

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma.  

Mary Margaret Holt, Dir., School of Dance BFA and MFA, ballet, modern. 560 Parrington Oval, Rm 1000, Norman 73019 www.ou.edu/finearts/l, ce

OREGON

LYNN MERCHANT CLASSICAL BALLET

Russian Method (503) 472-4573 July/August Russian Ballet Seminars P.O. Box 793, McMinnville, OR 97128-0793

NEW VISION DANCE CENTER

5289 N.E. Elam Young Pkwy, Suite D100 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 693-6166

PACIFIC ARTISTS DANCE CENTER

Nancy Davis, Artistic Director. Curriculum Ballet ages (ages 3-22). Open Ballet classes (teen-adult). Home of Pacific Artists Ballet Theatre (youth company). 6250 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239. (503) 452-8448; www.PacificArtistsDanceCenter.com

SCHOOL OF OREGON BALLET THEATRE Oregon Ballet Theatre is the premiere ballet company for the state of Oregon. The company is the result of the 1992 merging of Ballet Oregon and Pacific Ballet Theater. James Canfield, formerly a dancer with Joffrey Ballet as well as a principal dancer for Pacific Ballet Theater,  

Christopher Stowell, Artistic Director Damara Bennett, School Director. Phone (503) 227-0977; Fax (503) 227-4186; www.obt.org The official school of Oregon Ballet Theatre 818 SE 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97214

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities.  

Jenifer Craig, Chair, Dance Dept. M.F.A, M.A., M.S., B.A., & B.S. in Dance Graduate teaching fellowships available Eugene, OR 97403. (541) 346-3386 http://dance.uoregon.edu

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY History

Originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as "Monmouth University", a private college, and later merged with another private institution (Bethel College near Rickreall) to become "Christian College.
 

B.A., B.S. in Dance Department of Theatre and Dance Monmouth, OR 97361 (503) 838-8375 www.wou.edu

PENNSYLVANIA

ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL BALLET

Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz.  Gronostayskiy & Anastasia Babayeva Vaganova Syllabus. All levels; ballet, jazz, hip-hop. Summer Vaganova Intensive & Performance. 300 So. Pennell Rd, #320, Media PA 19063. (610) 459-9221 balletacd@comcast.net www.academyballetru.com

ALLEGHENY BALLET COMPANY

Deborah Anthony, Founding Artistic Director Cristin Davis, Assoc. Artistic Dir. PO Box 369, Altoona, PA 16603; info@alleghenyballet.com www.alleghenyballet.com & (814) 941-9944 Summer Intensive Program (1 to 6 weeks)

BALLET GUILD/PA YOUTH BALLET

Oleg Briansky & Mireille Briane 556 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.bglv.org Email: youthblt@ptd.net (610) 865-0353

BERKS Berks, former county, England: see Berkshire.  BALLET THEATRE

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 (610) 373-7577; berksballet@dejazzd.com www.berksballetonline.org

BODIOGRAPHY CENTER FOR MOVEMENT

Official school of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Maria Caruso, Artistic Director 5824 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Ph. (412) 521-6094 (p); Fax (412) 521-6096

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Dept. of Theatre and Dance: Dance Minor Lewisburg, PA 17837; (570) 577-1235

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH BALLET

5 North Orange Street, Suite #3 Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 245-1190; www.cpyb.org

DANCE ALLOY THEATER

Beth Coming, Artistic Executive Director Contemporary dancetheater company and school. 5530 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-4321; www.dancealloy.org

DESALES UNIVERSITY

Tim Cowart, Director of Dance B.A. Degree, dance major. Scholarship available, Dance Program, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 (610) 282-1100x1663; www.DeSales.edu/dance

DICKINSON COLLEGE

Theatre Arts-Dance Emphasis Carlisle, PA 17013; (717) 245-1777

FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE

Lynn Brooks, Dance Program Director Lancaster, PA 17604; (717) 291-4204

GREATER YORK CENTER FOR DANCE EDUC.

Greater York Youth Ballet. 3524 E. Market St., York, PA 17402; (717) 755-6683 Lori Garling Pergament, A.D. www.gycde.com

GWENDOLYN BYE DANCE CENTER DANCEFUSION

Ballet, Modern, Jazz--Children & Adults On-going Classes & Summer Programs 3611 Lancaster Ave., Phila., PA 19104 (215) 222-7633 www.gbyedance.com

THE GRIER SCHOOL

Jocelyn LaBriola, Artistic Director All girl, private school, grades 7-12. Ballet, jazz, tap contemporary, Pilates, yoga. Rt 453, Tyrone, PA 16686 (814) 684-3000; www.grier.org

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER DANCE

Point Park University--Pittsburgh, PA Artistic Director, Susan Stowe Program Dir., Michael Shahen 1 (877) 932-6644 or (412) 392-3456 www.pointpark.edu/summerdance

JEANNE RUDDY DANCE

Jeanne Ruddy, Artistic Director Open Classes. Modern & Ballet. All levels. 1515 Brandywine St., Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 569-4060 or www.ruddydance.org

KORESH DANCE COMPANY & SCHOOL

Roni Koresh, Artistic Director Open classes in all styles & levels 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.koreshdance.org & (215) 751-0959

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

Dance Electives, BS Telecommunications/ Multidiscipline/Dance Dr. Leslie Netting, Risley 103, Kutztown, PA 19530; (610) 683-4377

LONG'S SCHOOL OF DANCE ERIE, PA

Summer dance intensive, partnering classes tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, acro. Master classes, aerial arts/flying school Nationally-recognized performing arts team (814) 833-7179 www.longschoolofdanee.com

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE

B.A. in Dance and Dance Minor Karen Dearborn, Director (484) 664-3335 dearbom@muhlenberg.edu Allentown, PA 18104-5586

NEW HORIZONS DANCE & THEATRE GUILDE

and Broadway Dance Academy 258 Main Street, East Greenville (215) 679-4488; www.www.nhdtg.org & www.bdwydanceaeademy.com George Thomson, Jr. & Janet LaCava, directors

NOTARA SCHOOL OF DANCE AND ACTING

Darrell and Sally Notara, Directors Official school of the Notara Dance Theatre, Inc. 700 Phillips St., P.O. Box 1204, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 421-1718

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF BALLET

John White and Margarita de Saa 29 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 664-3455 Visit: www.paacademyofballet.com

PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL BALLET (Formerly Cumberland Dance Company)

Sandra Carlino, Artistic Dir. 211 No. Enola Dr. Enola, PA. (717) 732-2172 www.prballet.org

PHILADELPHIA DANCE THEATRE

Joy Capponi; Artistic Director. PA Dance Conservatory; annual Nutcracker, master classes, summer intensive, professional training. (215) 247-4272 & www.philadancetheatre.org

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL

Terrence S. Orr, Artistic Director Dennis Marshall & Marjorie Grundvig, School Co-Directors. 2900 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201. (412) 281-6727 & www.pbt.org

PITTSBURGH YOUTH BALLET Pittsburgh Youth Ballet is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and run by former Pittsburgh Ballet Theater ballerina Jean Gedeon, which draws young dancers from across the country to train for careers as ballet dancers.  

Artistic Director: Jean Gedeon 3000 Ballet Way, Industrial Blvd., Bethel Park, PA 15102; www.pybeo.com

THE ROCK SCHOOL FOR DANCE EDUC.

Bojan Spassoff & Stephanie Wolf Spassoff, Dirs. 1101 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 551-7010 info@therockschool.org

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY

Nora Ambrosio, Chair, (724) 738-2036 B.A. in Dance & minor, www.sru.edu Dept. of Dance, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS University of the Arts may refer to:
  • University of the Arts Bremen in Bremen, Germany
  • University of the Arts London in London, England
  • University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
 

Susan B. Glazer, Director School of Dance 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Dance (215) 7174110; Fax (215) 717-6109 Admissions: (800) 616-ARTS Web site: http://www.uarts.edu

WISSAHICKON DANCE ACADEMY

Nancy Maimed maim  
tr.v. maimed, maim·ing, maims
1. To disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body. See Synonyms at batter1.

2.
, Director. Vaganova Syllabus 38 East Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144. nmalmed@verizon.net (215) 849-7950; www.wissahickondance.com

RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island, island, United States
Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches.
 

BRAE brae  
n. Scots
A hillside; a slope.



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 CREST SCHOOL OF BALLET

Herci Marsden, Artistic Director Home of the State Ballet of Rhode Island 52 Sherman Avenue, Lincoln, RI 02865 (401) 334-2560; www.stateballet.com

FESTIVAL BALLET CTR. FOR DANCE EDUC.

Mihailo Djuric, Artistic Director Official school of Festival Ballet Providence 825 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 (401) 353-1129; Fax: (401) 353-8853 Info@festivalballet.com www.festivalballet.com

FUSIONWORKS DANCE ACADEMY

Deb Meunier, Artistic Director. Home of Fusionworks Dance Company and Fusionworks II. Lower River Road, Lincoln and 733 Main St., East Greenwich; (401) 946-0607 Fusionwk@cox.net www.fusionworksdance.org

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY Roger Williams University, commonly abbreviated as RWU, is a private, coeducational American liberal arts university located on 120 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island, above Mt. Hope Bay. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams.  

Bristol, RI. BA Dance & Perfomrance Studies. Kelli Wicke Davis, Dir. PK-12 Dance Certif.; Mvmti Theatre; London Sere.; Guest Artists. Audition req. 1(800) 458-7144; www.rwu.edu

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures


Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15.
 

CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION CAROLINA BALLET COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

John Whitehead, Executive Director Mimi Worrell-Morgan, Artistic Director Joulia Moiseeva, Ballet Mistress 914 Pulaski Street ArtSpace Columbia, South Carolina Columbia is the state capital and largest city of South Carolina. As of 2006, estimates for the population of the city proper is 122,819[1]. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a small portion of the city extends into Lexington County.  29201 (803) 771-6303 www.carolinaballet.net

CHARLESTON BALLET THEATRE

Professional Ballet Company & School Don & Patricia Cantwell, Artistic Directors Jill Eathorne Bahr, Resident Choreographer 477 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 Ph: (843) 723-7334; Fax: (843) 723-9099 www.charlestonballet.org

COKER COLLEGE

Four-year. Fully Accredited. B.A. in Dance; theory, technique choreography, perfomrance, repertory company. www.coker.edu Admissions: 1 (800) 950-1908

COLUMBIA CITY BALLET

William Starrett, Artistic Director P.O. Box 11898, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-7605; ccbtours@bellsouth.net www.columbiacityballet.com

COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF DANCE

William Starrett & Mariclare Miranda Founding Dirs. 1128 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-0553

FOOTHILLS DANCE CONSERVATORY

(864) 888-0300; Ginny Siano-Eck, Artistic Dir. 109 E. North First St., Seneca, SC 29678. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz Workshops. foothillsdance@bellsouth.net

MYRTLE BEACH SCH. OF PERFORMING ARTS/THE STRAND BALLET THEATER

Guest instructors, summer prog. 615-29th Ave. No., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; (843) 448-8221 www.mbspadance.com

ROBERT IVEY BALLET, INC.

Robert Ivey, Director "In Residence at College of Charleston The College of Charleston (CofC) is a public university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The College was founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, making it the oldest college or university in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in " 1910 Savannah Savannah, city, United States
Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789.
 Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 556-1343

SC GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Ballet Training- Vaganov Method Residential High School--Summer Programs Stanislav Issaev--Chair--Greenville, SC (864) 282-3769 & www.scgsah.state.sc.us

SCHOOL OF DANCE ARTS, INC

Cecilia Hamilton Sprawls, Director P.O. Box 3516/1001 S. Cashua Dr. Florence, SC 29502; (843) 665-0606 Home of the South Carolina Dance Theatre Susan Rowe, Artistic Director

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
''This article is about the University of South Carolina in Columbia. You may be looking for a University of South Carolina satellite campus.


    
 

Department of Theatre & Dance Susan E. Anderson, Artistic Director of Dance BA in Dance Performance / Choreography or Dance Education. Ballet Emphasis, Scholarships. (803) 777-7264 or susanea@gwm.sc.edu www.cla.sc.edu/dance

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

Department of Theatre and Dance B.A. in Dance, Dance Education. Annie-Laurie Wheat, Chair. wheata@winthrop.edu Rock Hill, SC 29733; (803) 323-2287

TENNESSEE

BALLET MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt
Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo.
 

Dorothy Gunther Pugh, Artistic Director 7950 Trinity Road, Memphis, TN 38018-6297 (901) 737-7322, www.balletmemphis.org

BALLET TENNESSEE

Anna Baker-Van Cura CURA Community-University Research Alliance
CURA Centre Universitaire de Recherche en Astrologie
CURA Cambridge University Rifle Association
 and Barry Van Cura, Dirs. John A. Patten Arts Center 3202 Kelly's Ferry Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37419 (423) 821-2055

NEW BALLET ENSEMBLE AND SCHOOL

Katie Smythe Thinnes, Director (901) 726-9225 katie@newballet.org. Strong Ballet focus, Flamenco and Hip Hop. Financial aid. 2166 Central Avenue Memphis TN 38104

TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF DANCE

Judith Woodruff, Director. P.O. Box 2432 Johnson City, TN 37605; (423) 929-1129

TENN TENN Tennessee (old style)
TENN Tetranitroapthalene (Explosive) 
. CHILDREN'S DANCE ENSEMBLE

Irena Linn linn  
n. Scots
1. A waterfall.

2. A steep ravine.



[Scottish Gaelic linne, pool, waterfall.]
, Artistic Director. (865) 588-8842 A performing modern dance co. of children. 4216 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919

TEXAS

BALLET ACADEMY OF TEXAS

Lisa Slagle Nicholson and Thomas Nicholson, Directors Home of Ballet Ensemble of Texas 145 Fitness Court, Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 745-0199 www.balletacademyoftexas.com

BALLET ARTS SCHOOL

Judith Clement Gani, B.F.A, M.EA, Director 2103 Lockhill--Selma San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 344-9428 www.balletartsschool.com

BALLET AUSTIN ACADEMY

Stephen Mills, Artistic Director Michelle Martin, Associate Artistic Director William Piner, Academy Executive Director Lynne Short, Principal 3002 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78705 (512) 476-9051 www.balletaustin.org

THE BALLET CONSERVATORY

Kelly Kilhurn-Lannin, BS Dance, Director Home of Lake Cities Ballet Theatre 1400 FM 407, Lewisville, Texas 75077 (972) 317-0194

BALLET CONSERVATORY OF SO. TEXAS

Training Academy & Pre-Professional Company Judi Gani & Charlton O'Neal, Artistic Directors Summer intensive (August). 5200 Broadway, San Antonio 78209. (210) 820-3400 & bcstx.org

BALLET FOUND. FOR THE XXI CENTURY

Norma Shields--Leia Hardimon, Dirs. Prof. Training w/Diploma Certification www.balletfoundation.com Mail: 2650 Midway Road, Ste. 112 Carrollton, TX 75006; (972) 931-5755

BALLET LUBBOCK

Yvonne Racz, Artistic Director 5702 Genoa, Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-3090; balletlubbock@nts-online.net www.balletlubbock.org

CHAMBERLAIN BALLET CO. & SCHOOL

Kathy Chamberlain, Director 3003 West 15th St., Plano, TX 75075 (972) 985-1374; Fax (972) 867-8072

CONNALLY'S DANCE WORKSHOP, INC.

Susan Bed Connally, B.F.A, Director 2800 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 307 San Antonio, TX 78218; (210) 656-1334 S.A. Metropolitan Ballet (210) 408-6970

CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS CO. & SCHOOL

Directors: Kelley Calhoun, Valerie Tabor & Lindsay Bowman. Professional Ballet Company based in Dallas as well as established school. 1902 Abrams Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75214. (214) 821-2066 www.contemporaryballetdallas.com

DALLAS METROPOLITAN BALLET SCH. & CO.

Ann Etgen and Bill Atkinson, Directors 6815 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75205 Phone: (214) 361-0278 Fax: (509) 692-2678

DEBORAH CASE DANCE ACADEMY

Rio Grande Valley Ballet 205 Pecan pecan: see hickory.
pecan

Nut and tree (Carya illinoinensis) of the walnut family, native to temperate North America. Occasionally reaching a height of about 160 ft (50 m), the tree has deeply furrowed bark and feather-shaped leaves.
 Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-2721; Fax (956) 686-7175

DISCOVERY DANCE GROUP

Institute of the Dance Arts Pam Stockman, Director 8434 Pontiac, Houston, TX 77096 (713) 667-3416

FORCHER'S DANCE CENTER, SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Director-Jacquelyn Rails Forcher 2329 West Rochelle Road Irving, TX 73062 (972) 255-2154

THE FRISCO FRISCO Fast Reaction Integrated Submarine Control  BALLET

Sheena Laramore, Artistic Director 7975 Stonebrook Parkway Frisco, Texas 75034 (972) 731-0361 & www.thehiscoballet.org

GOTTA DANCE

Official School of Piano Metropolitan Ballet 3131 Custer Road, #195, Plano, Texas 75075 (972) 769-0017; www.gottadanceplano.com Cindi Lawrence-Hanson, Director

HIGH SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

LuAnn Carter, Dance Coordinator Complete dance and academic curriculum Dept. of Dance, 4001 Stanford St. Houston, TX 77006 (713) 942-1965

HOUSTON ACADEMY OF DANCE

Serving Houston Since 1971. 14520 Memorial Drive #78, Houston, TX 77079-5305; (281) 497-4783; www.hadance.com

HOUSTON METROPOLITAN DANCE CENTER

Home of Houston Metropolitan Dance Co. Classes offered beginner to professional levels. 1202 Calumet Calumet, region, United States
Calumet (kăl`ymĕt'), industrialized region of NW Ind. and NE Ill., along the south shore of Lake Michigan.
, Houston, TX 77004 (713) 522-6375; houstonmetdancer@aol.com www.houstonmetdance.com

JERRY BYWATERS COCHRAN

Teacher, choreographer; modern dance. 3541 Villanova, Dallas, TX 75225 (214) 361-5360

LONE STAR BALLET AND DANCE ACADEMY

Stephanie & Daniil Gaifullin, Artistic Directors 3218 Hobbs, Amarillo, TX 79109 Ph (806) 372-2463; Fax (806) 372-3131 angela@lonestarballet.org www.lonestarballet.org

MARCO MARCO Microelectronics Advanced Research Corporation
MARCO Maritime Consulting
MARCO Massachusetts Association of Community Rehabilitation Organizations, Inc. (formerly MARF) 
 DEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of Ballet Concerto Margo Dean, Artistic Director 3803 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 738-7915; www.margodeanballet.com

MARGO MARSHALL/GILBERT ROME STUDIO OF DANCE

16668 Champion Forest Dr., Spring, TX 77379 (281) 320-1120; www.studioofdance.net

MARGO MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of City Ballet of Houston 9902 Long Point, Houston, TX 77055 (713) 468-3670

MELBA HUBER SCHOOL OF DANCING

McAllen Dance Theatre Co. (956) 686-1411. Ballet, tap, jazz, gynmastics. MelbasDance.com 2100 N. 10th, P.O.B. 3664, McAllen, TX 78501

ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS/ CLEAR LAKE

Home of Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre P.O. Box 580466; Houston, TX 77258 Lynette Mason Gregg, Dir. (281) 480-1466

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Sam Houston State University, (known as SHSU and Sam, for short) founded in 1879, is a public university located in Huntsville, Texas. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first such  

BA, BFA, MFA. Jennifer Pontius, Program Coordinator. Dance Program, Box 2269, Huntsville, TX 77341-2269; (936) 294-1875 www.shsu.edu/~dnc_www

SASPA

San Antonio School for the Perf. Arts Scott Conway, Dir., 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78247 (512) 495-ARTS

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Southern Methodist University, at Dallas, Tex.; United Methodist; coeducational; chartered 1911. The school's facilities include laboratories for electron microscopy and stable isotopes, a museum of paleontology, and a graduate research center.  

Myra Woodruff, Chair. B.F.A., M.F.A. in Dance. Division of Dance, P.O. Box 750356, Dallas, TX 75275 (214) 768-2718, smu.edu/meadows/dance

TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL

Ben Stevenson, Director. Li Arrlin, Principal Official School of Texas Ballet Theater. 6841-B Green Oaks Rd., Fort Worth. TX 76116; (817) 763-0207, ext. 313; fax (817) 763-0624; texasballettheater.org

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Texas Christian University, at Fort Worth; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); coeducational; opened 1873 at Thorp Spring, chartered 1874 as Add Ran Male and Female College. It assumed its present name in 1902 and moved to Fort Worth in 1910.  

B.F.A., M.F.A. in Ballet and Modern Dance Dept. of Ballet and Modern Dance. Box 297910 Fort Worth, TX 76129 www.dance.tcu.edu

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

B.A., B.S. in Dance (Ballet and Modern) Department of Theatre & Dance Frederick B. Christoffel, Chair P.O. Box 42061 Lubbock, TX 79409-2061 Ph: (806) 742-3601, Fax: (806) 742-1338

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY Texas Woman's University, main campus at Denton; state supported; primarily for women; est. 1901. It is the largest state-supported university for women in the country.  

Penelope Hanstein, Director. Offering B.A., M.A., M.F.A., PhD, in Dance. PO Box 425708, Denton, TX 76204-5708. Ph. (940) 898-2085 Dance@twu.edu Visit: www.twu.edu/soa/dance

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

BFA in Dance, MA in Interdisciplinary Studies Ballet, musical theatre, and multiple disciplines. WTAMU WTAMU West Texas A&M University , Box 60879, Canyon, TX 79016-0001; (806) 651-2820 www.wtamu.edu/academic/fah/mus/ etruitt@mail.wtamu.edu

UTAH

BALLET AT BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIV.

Full ballet curriculum leading to B.A., M.A. 289 RB, BYU BYU Brigham Young University
BYU Bayou
BYU Bob's Your Uncle
BYU Bayreuth, Germany - Bindlacher Berg (Airport Code)
BYU Beyond Your Understanding
 Provo UT 84602 (801) 422-4489 www.byu.edu/dance

JANET GRAY STUDIOS

Janet Muse Gray, Dir. Ballet/Jazz/Tap. 3065 S. Imperial St., Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 466-7142; www.janetgraystudios.com janetgray 5678@hohnaihcom

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education.  DEPARTMENT OF MODERN DANCE

BFA; MFA, choreography, performance, media, pedagogy, research. 330 S. 1500 E., RM. 106, Salt Lake City, UT 84112; (801)581-7327; www.dance.utah.edu & info@dance.utah.edu

VERMONT

BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE

Winter: PO Box 923, Denville, NJ 07834 Summer: PO Box 302, Johnson, VT 05656 Pre-prof. 12-25. Study Scotland. Choreog./Perf. Ph: 1-(877) 287-5596 wwwBurklynBallet.com

ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY St. Johnsbury Academy is a private, coeducational,[1] nonprofit boarding and day school located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S., enrolling students in grades 9-12. Tuition
The town of St. Johnsbury does not operate a public school for grades 9-12.
 

Combines top dance instruction with the country's most comprehensive independent school education. Enjoy world-class, modern dance instruction, internationally acclaimed guest instruction in ballet & modern dance, extraordinary facilities & peerless academic curriculum. Located in N.E. Vermont. Call (802) 751-2130 for more info or www.stjohnsburyacademy.org

VERMONT BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL

Home of Vermont Ballet Theatre PO Box 8147, Essex, VT 05451 (802) 878-2941

VIRGINIA

ALEXANDRIA BALLET COMPANY & SCHOOL

Virginia Britton, Founder-Director Ballet, flamenco, professional company 3421 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 379-8997 & www.thealexandriaballet.com

ARLINGTON CENTER FOR DANCE

School of The Center Dance Company Artistic Director Nancie Woods Pre-professional and summer int. programs other classes: jazz, tap, modern and salsa All ages; over 140 classes; open 7 days. 3808 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. (703) 522.2414 & www.ArlDance.org

CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS

Debra and Bennett Savage, Directors 11215 H Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030; (703) 273-5344 www.thecenterforballetarts.com

CHAMBER BALLET CO. AND STUDIOS

Heidi S. Robitshek, Director 3356 Ironbound i·ron·bound  
adj.
1. Bound with iron.

2. Rigid and unyielding: an ironbound moral code.

3. Bound with rocks and cliffs: ironbound coasts. 
 Road, Suite 201 Williamsburg, VA 23188; (757) 229-1717 www.chamberballet.org

CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY OF NO.VA.

Cynthia Donavin Rudorfer 320 Victory Dr., Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 471-0750

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY Noun 1. William and Mary - joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II  

B.A. in Interdisciplinary, Studies, Dance Minor Joan Gavaler 757.221.2785 www.wm.edu/dance

CONCERT BALLET OF VIRGINIA

Robert Watkins, Dir. P.O. Box 25501 Richmond, VA 23260; (804) 798-0945

CONSERVATORY BALLET

Julia Cziller Redick, Dir. Vaganova method. 2254 L Hunters Woods Plaza Road Reston, VA 20191; (703) 715-8366 www.conservatoryballet.com

EASTERN VIRGINIA SCHOOL/PERF. ARTS

Sandra Balestracci, R.D.E., Director Pre-professional training in classical ballet 1915 Pocahontas Trail, Ste. C-6, Williamsburg, VA / (Rte. 60). (757) 229-8535 & www.evspa.org

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Named after American revolutionary, patriot and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972.  

B.F.A., B.A., M.F.A. in Dance Department of Dance (703) 993-1114 Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Web site: http://dance.gmu.edu

GLORIA F. DANCE, DANCE STUDIO

Gloria F. Dance, Founder and Dir. A complete dance curriculum 44 Goodrich Ave., Petersburg, VA 23805 Studio (804) 733-9998 or Home (804) 733-5460

HOLLINS UNIVERSITY

B.A. Degree, M.F.A. Degree in partnership with American Dance Festival The American Dance Festival is a six-week summer festival of modern dance performances, and a school for dance currently held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.  P.O. Box 9621 Roanoke, Virginia 24020 hudance@honins.edu & www.hollins.edu & www.americandancefestival.org

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY “JMU” redirects here. For the university in Liverpool, England, see Liverpool John Moores University.

For the public-policy college at Michigan State University, see .
 

Shane O'Hara, Dance Program Coordinator, Godwin Hall, Room 349/MSC 2304, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-6511 http://caal.jmu.edu/stad

KATHY HARRY GRAY DANCE THEATRE

In Residence, Northern Virginia Community College “NVCC” redirects here. For other uses, see NVCC (disambiguation).
Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), comprising several locations in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.
, Alexandria Campus, PO Box 3291, Alexandria, VA 22302; (703) 413-3811 www.khgdt.org Email:khgray@stratsight.com

LEXINGTON SCHOOL OF DANCE

Sherri Ludt, Director. (540) 463-4466 Ballet, ballroom, creative dance, tap, jazz 14 E. Nelson St., Lexington, VA 24450

MANASSAS SCHOOL OF DANCE

Director-Amy Grant Wolfe Classical Russian Training. 9004 Mathis Ave., Manassas, VA 20110; (703) 368-6621; www.manassasdanceschool.com

MOVING VOICES, THE ISADORA DUNCAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE INC.

Patricia W. Ward, MA, IDMA IDMA International Diamond Manufacturers Association
IDMA Irish Direct Marketing Association
IDMA Insurance Data Management Association
IDMA Interleave Division Multiple Access
IDMA Internal Direct Memory Access
, RDE, Director. Affiliate, Isadora Duncan Intl. Institute. Classes all levels/ages, residencies, perform. 419A Main St., So. Boston, VA 24592; (434) 517-0060 goddess@pure.net & www.mvidce.org

MUSIC IN MOTION[R]

Company & School Virginia Beach Virginia, (757) 340-1530 Darlene Stephens & Sally Robinson, Directors www.musicinmotion.com

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY “ODU” redirects here. For other uses, see ODU (disambiguation).

The university was recently named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review.
 

BA in Dance and Dance Education Marilyn Marloff, Director. Diehn 148, Norfolk, VA, 23529; 757-683-4354; mmarloff@odu.edu

RANDOLPH-MACON WOMAN'S COLLEGE Randolph-Macon Woman's College, at Lynchburg, Va.; United Methodist; for women; est. 1891, opened 1893. Until 1953 it had a shared administration with Randolph-Macon College at Ashland, Va.  

Pamela Risenhoover, Chair; Dir., Visiting Artists Program. B.A., dance. 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynehburg, VA 24503; (804) 947-8539

RAVEL STUDIO OF BALLET AND JAZZ

1488 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194. 3 years to adult. (703) 437-9664

SCHOOL OF RICHMOND BALLET

Judy Jacob, Artistic Associate and School of Richmond Ballet Director 407 East Canal St., Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 344-0906; www.richmondballet.com

SCHOOL OF THEATRICAL DANCE

Theresa D'Alessandro & Kris Ogozalek, Dirs. 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 759-5652

SCOTT BOYER TEACHES DANCE

Scott Boyer, Director 11028 Leadbetter Road #16, Hanover Air Park, Ashland, VA 23005; (804) 798-0945

SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY

Erica Helm, Dance Division Chair B.F.A. in Dance. B.F.A. w/Teacher Licensure. BA in Dance. MFA in Dance. MM in Dance Accompanying. Winchester, VA for info call (800) 432-2266

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE Sweet Briar College is located on the former plantation of Elijah Fletcher and his family. Fletcher was a teacher, businessman, and mayor of Lynchburg. His wife, Maria Crawford, is credited with naming the land Sweet Briar.  

BA/BFA Dance, major & minor. (434) 381-6150. Choreog., teaching NK-12, modern, ballet. Guest artists. Mark Magruder, Sweet Briar, VA 24595 www.sbc.edu mmagruder@sbc.edu

VIRGINIA BALLET COMPANY & SCHOOL

Tania
  • Haydée Tamara Bunke Bider, communist revolutionary
  • Tania (queen)
  • Tania was an alias of Patricia Hearst
  • Tania Borealis and Tania Australis, stars in the constellation Ursa Major
  • Tania Emery, actress
  • Tania Lacy, comedian
  • Tania Libertad, singer
 Rousseau & Oleg Tupine, Directors 5595 Guinea Road, Fairfax, VA 22032 (703) 249-8227 Annual Nutcracker virginiaballet.org

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Formed by a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968, VCU has a medical school that is home to the nation's oldest organ transplant program.  

Martha Curtis, Chair B.F.A., Dance & Choreography P.O. Box 843007 Richmond, VA 23284-3007 (804) 828-1711; dance@vcu.edu Website: vcu.edu/artweb/Dance

VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Petrus Busman, Director. (434) 847-8688 Grades 7-12. 2240 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503

WASHINGTON

ARC SCHOOL OF BALLET

Official school of ARC Dance Marie Chong, Director 9250 14th Ave., NW Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 352-0799 www.arcballet.org

BREMERTON DANCE CENTER

Lawan Morrison, Dir. (360) 377-6214 Home of Peninsula Dance Theatre. 515 Chester, Bremerton, WA 98337

CAMEO/CARRABBA DANCE THEATRE/SCH.

Marco Carrabba, Artistic Director 18104 102nd N.E. Bothell, WA. 98011 (206) 369-7038 Company ~ School (425) 483-4272 www.cameodance.com

CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS . Cornish College of the Arts is a fully accredited institution in the Denny Triangle and Capitol Hill neighborhoods of Seattle, Washington, USA that offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, Theater, Performance Production, Design, and Fine Art, as well as the Bachelor of  

Kathryn Daniels, Chair. BFA in Dance. Ballet, modern, preparatory children's classes. 1000 Lenora St., Seattle, 98121. (800) 726-ARTS; www.comish.edu admissions@comish.edu

CREATIVE DANCE CENTER

Anne Green Gilbert, Dir. (206) 363-7281 Summer Dance Institute for Teachers 12577 Densmore N, Seattle, WA 98133 Infants-Adults: www.creativedance.org

DANCE FREMONT!

Vivian Little & Mary Reardon, Directors Classical Ballet & Modern Dance School 4015 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 633-0812 www.dancefremont.com

DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST

Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, Artistic Director Regional Performing Company & School Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theatre for Ages 4-Adult 2811 Bridgeport Way W #24, University Place, Tacoma, WA 98466; melanie@wa.net (253) 565-5149 www.dancetheatrenorthwest.org

JO EMERY BALLET SCHOOL

Tacoma Performing Dance Company 2315 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 759-5714, 627-8272 joemdance@worldnet.att.net

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET The Pacific Northwest Ballet is a ballet company and based in Seattle, Washington in the United States. Founded in 1972 as part of the Seattle Opera and named the Pacific Northwest Dance Association, it broke away from the Opera in 1977 and took its current name in 1978.  SCHOOL

Peter Boal, Artistic Director 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 13440 N.E. 16th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 (206) 441-2435 or (425) 451-1241 www.pnb.org

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

B.A. in Dance. Dance Program, Box 351150, Seattle, WA 98195; (206) 543-9843 http://depts.washington.edu/uwdance

VELOCITY DANCE CENTER

Michele Miller & KT Niehoff-Directors. Modern Dance Classes, Beg. thru Professional. 915 E. Pine St., Seattle, WA 98122; (206) 325-8773

WISCONSIN

ACADEMIE DE LA DANSE, INC.

Marlene Turbin-Weldon, School Director 1120 6th Street South, Wis. Rapids rapids
Noun, pl

part of a river where the water is very fast and turbulent

rapids npl (GEO) → rápidos mpl

rapids rapid npl (Geo
, WI 54494 (715) 424-5585

BALLETCENTER

Professional Ballet School & Training Ensemble Rafael Delgado, Founder & Artistic Director 6737 W. Washington St, #3105, Milwaukee, WI 53214; (414) 771-1027 www.BalletCenter.net

CENTRAL WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BALLET

Waltraud G. Karkar, Artistic Director. 124 N. 3rd Ave., Wausau, WI 54401; (715) 842-4447

GREEN BAY SCHOOL OF DANCE

Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization 129 S. Washington St. Green Bay, WI 54301 (920) 433-9510

MAKAROFF SCHOOL OF BALLET

105 N. Walnut St., Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 734-7073

MILWAUKEE BALLET COMPANY

Michael Pink, Artistic Director (414) 643-7677 www.milwaukeeballet.org MILWAUKEE BALLET SCHOOL Official school Milwaukee Ballet Co. 504 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Email: 2thepointe@milwaukeeballet.org www.milwaukeeballet.org & (414) 649-4077

MONONA ACADEMY OF DANCE

Official School of Dance Wisconsin JoJean Retrum, Artistic Director 6332 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-4535

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--MILWAUKEE

BA, BFA, MFA, K-12 Teacher Certification. Dept. of Dance, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201; (414) 229-2571; danceinfo@uwm.edu www.uwm.edu/PSOA//Dance

UNIV. WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

Prof. Joan Karlen, jkarlen@uwsp.edu & (715) 346-3982. NASD accredited BA/BS. Theatre & Dance Dept., Stevens Point, WI 54481; www.uwsp.edu/theatre<lance/dance
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