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Pre-Professional
When students begin to seriously consider a
career in dance, theatre, voice, or any
combination, they will rely on teachers they trust
— ones who are preparing them for what is
ahead. Physical gifts and natural talent are
important, but determination and artistry are also
critical factors in professional success.
Columbia Ballet School offers an unparalleled
faculty headed by Anita Ashley, and including
Cindy Flach, Terrance Henderson, Ann Kent,
McCree O’Kelley and Katie Crossland for dance
and acting; as well as Ruth Ann Ingham for voice.
Among them, they have nearly a century of
experience.
In addition to teaching, the CBS faculty remains
active in the Midlands arts communities as
choreographers, directors, and performers. They
have taught in some of the finest arts schools in
the United States, and their students are
performing on Broadway, and with renowned
companies and productions across the United
States. Teachers specialize in ballet,
contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theatre, voice,
and many combinations of those areas of study.
Our beautiful new state-of-the-art studios are
conducive to serious study. We provide a safe
environment where the teachers nurture the love
of the arts and encourage every student to work to
his or her highest potential.
Our classes are the most important part of our
program, but we also provide performance
opportunities through limited community service
performances, company performances and
competitions, and at the end of the year through
our annual recital.
All pre-professional students are encouraged to
participate the dance company associated with
Columbia Ballet School, Visions Dance
Company. This year, one of our ensemble
pieces, Danse Neopolitan, was chosen to
compete in the finals of the Youth America Grand
Prix.
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