Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC

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1311 Ann Street

Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

6 programs

About Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC

The Mid Ohio Valley Ballet Academy of Fine Arts, LLC, nestled in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a premier institution dedicated to comprehensive performing arts education. Offering a robust curriculum, the academy provides students with enriching experiences across dance, music, and more. The dance program boasts a wide array of styles, including foundational Ballet, energetic Tap, dynamic Jazz, popular Hip Hop, engaging Musical Theater, and expressive Contemporary and Modern dance, all structured on graded levels with a syllabus for age-appropriateness and personalized instruction in small class sizes. Beyond dance, music lessons in piano and stringed instruments are available. The academy caters to all ages, from Creative Dance for 3-6 year olds to intensive training for older students. Alumni have achieved remarkable success, securing over $1,000,000 in scholarships and performing with renowned companies like Richmond Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet, as well as appearing on Broadway and television. The academy also hosts a dynamic Fine Arts Day Camp over two weeks in late June and early July, immersing young artists in dance, acting, music, voice, and arts and crafts. Specialized Summer Camps for children and Summer Intensives for older students are also offered. Operating within the historic Nash School building, the academy features 10,000 square feet of instruction space with mirrored walls and protective wooden/marley flooring, a comfortable waiting lounge, and a secure outdoor play area. Registration is accepted annually from August through March, with opportunities to observe a class by appointment.

Styles offered at Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC

Programs from Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC

6 programs available

Classes

Tap & Jazz

is combination class for the older student who is ready to concentrate more intently on several dance subjects. Exercises are increased in length and difficulty to promote well-trained, agile dancers. This class also includes units each semester on musical theater and all forms of Jazz Dance including hip-hop and contemporary dance

Tap, Jazz and Creative

dance is a combination class designed to teach students basic tap skills - rhythm and small motor skills; Jazz is taught to increase strength, flexibility and physical fitness, each semester includes units on all forms of Jazz dancing including hip-hop and musical theater and fun holiday themed dances. Creative dance is the "fore-runner" of formal classical ballet training and helps the development of slow controlled movements and an appreciation for classical music and prepares the child for more serious ballet study as they grow.

Ballet

is the serious study of an art form that is over 400 years old. Formal ballet training is the strongest of all forms of dance. Any child can benefit from good ballet training - posture, self-discipline, artistic achievement and overall good health are just some of the many benefits. Ballet in a professional school is taught on levels-not by age-and a child should be 8-9 years old and entering the third or fourth grade, depending on their maturity level, before they begin formal ballet lessons. The serious nature of the class and the action of learning "turn-out" by the bones and muscles cannot be achieved safely before this age. Students entering the ballet program are usually selected from the Tap/Jazz/Creative classes based on their aptitude for ballet training- an appreciation of classical music, well controlled dance movements, good posture and acceptance towards self-discipline. Ballet classes include units each semester on Modern and Contemporary dance so that dancers get the best, well-rounded education possible and learn the needed skills to dance professionally later on if they choose to.

Creative Dance

is a specialized program designed to introduce the young child to the world of dance. Simple stretches, creative dance (an introduction to classical music and slow, controlled movements) and dances with motor skills development props gives your young dancer the best beginning on their journey through the world of dance. Included in the curriculum are holiday dances and themed dances that offer a fun and exciting way for your child to learn.

Workshops

Contemporary, modern, theater, and various other perfoming arts classes

are offered in workshop form and are announced throughout the year if they become available.

Camps

FINE ARTS DAY CAMP 2025

2 FUN-FILLED WEEKS OF DANCE, ACTING, MUSIC & VOICE, ARTS & CRAFTS AND MINI PERFORMANCE! YOUR CHILD CAN ATTEND ONE OR BOTH WEEKS! EACH WEEK OFFERS DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES.


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Call Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC at (304) 481-1007 or visit http://movbafa.com/.

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Dial (304) 481-1007 to speak with Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC.

What city is Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC in?

Mid Ohio Vallet Ballet Academy of Fine Arts,LLC is in Parkersburg, West Virginia.