The Ballet School of Vermont

About The Ballet School of Vermont

The Ballet School of Vermont, located in Saint Albans City, Vermont, established in 2002, is a premier institution dedicated to providing high-quality ballet and hip hop training to students of all ages and skill levels. As the home of Northern Vermont Ballet, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a renowned eight-level program designed for optimal artistic training and dancer well-being, implemented by ABT® Certified Teachers. Instruction emphasizes clean technique through repetition, fostering muscle memory for graceful movement. The school boasts a distinguished faculty of highly experienced professionals, including Artistic Director Maryellen Vickery (ABT® Certified Instructor), Joey-Lynn Mann (former principal dancer with Orlando Ballet), Molly Wheat (professional ballet dancer and choreographer), Sarah Tallman (guest teacher and professional dancer), Callye Robinson (retired First Soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal), Sally Rousse (certified Floor-Barre® instructor), and Alexis Taft (ranking hip hop dancer). Programs cater to young children starting at 3.5 years old, extending to advanced pre-professional students. Beyond classical ballet technique, pointe, and variations, The Ballet School of Vermont offers classes in choreography, body conditioning, Contemporary, and Modern dance. Students receive valuable performance opportunities through the Northern Vermont Ballet Student Company and the Ballet Theater Program. The school also provides Summer Intensives & Classes, Private Lessons, and specialized YAGP Participation & Coaching. Rigorous training has led to student acceptances into prestigious year-round programs and summer intensives with renowned ballet companies. The school operates within a state-of-the-art facility featuring spacious dance studios, a comfortable reception area, and convenient changing rooms, all designed to nurture artistry and technique.

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