Gainesville Ballet Company

About Gainesville Ballet Company

Gainesville Ballet Company, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a premier classical ballet training institution and distinguished non-profit organization with a rich heritage dating back to its establishment in 1974 by Diane Callahan. Ms. Callahan's extensive training in Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) systems, alongside her professional experience, informs the company's world-class dance education. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jocelyn Buchanan, an accomplished ballerina with professional experience including performances with the Atlanta Festival Ballet, the company offers a robust curriculum. Students of all ages, from 3 to adult, benefit from instruction in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theater. For younger dancers, Pre-Ballet classes are age-structured, while intermediate and junior dancers progress through a rigorous program preparing them for advanced company levels. The company program includes distinct levels: Junior Company, Apprentice, Trainee, and Company I, the latter comprised of experienced high school students and university dance majors. A significant 50-year partnership with Brenau University ensures access to professional-quality instruction and performance opportunities for Northeast Georgia. The faculty includes experienced instructors such as Gregory Aaron, Nick Hagelin, Pytron Parker, Annie Foxx, Bailey Seymour, Chloe Thorne, Amber Hudson, and Madison Freeman. Gainesville Ballet Company emphasizes performance, annually presenting beloved productions like The Nutcracker and a Storybook Ballet, and enriching the community through its "Dance Discovery" outreach program. Adult dance classes are available with a convenient punch card system, and the studio fosters engagement via a parent portal app for scheduling and updates.

Styles offered at Gainesville Ballet Company