Our Story
Welcome to Ballethnic Academy of Dance, the official school of Ballethnic Dance Company, Inc. We have a strong vision and strong commitment to helping children reach their goals. We have created a nurturing environment where children receive individual attention and focus on their specific needs.
Ballethnic is comprised of a strong network of individuals who are committed to helping young people explore and fulfill their potential through the vehicle of dance. Our staff consists of dedicated professional dancers and instructors who are committed to the discipline of dance. The Ballethnic Dance Company maintains a close involvement with the Academy, so that the students gain consistent professional experience. The students not only enjoy the performance opportunities, but strive for higher goals and take ownership in making the productions positive experiences.
We greatly appreciate the continued efforts of the Ballethnic Parent Organization (BPO) and the integral part they have played in the foundation of Ballethnic. We discovered that the parents and their unending dedication to their children was one of our greatest assets.
We thank you for entrusting us with your child(ren). We know that your time here will be worthwhile and we look forward to a great partnership.
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Cofounders immediately started to create original versions of Ballets such as Urban Nutcracker, changing the setting to Atlanta’s own Sweet Auburn Avenue. Resident Choreographer Waverly T. Lucas II selectively created dances that were more reflective and inclusive of the black or African diasporic experience while maintaining particular classical consistencies. Hundreds of thousands of cast and audience members have had an Urban Nutcracker experience, and the tradition continues. Their vision was groundbreaking as they decided to trailblaze their path, creating original works and opportunities influenced by African American and African diasporic culture, demonstrated in their unique African Ballet, The Leopard Tale. This growing vision required a training ground; hence the manifestation of Ballethnic Academy of Dance was formed, incubating this increasing desire for an organization that could provide a place for dancers from training to a professional job in the company.
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