Orlando Sentinel June 15, 2013 | By Christine Cole, Correspondent MOUNT DORA — Kathryn Wheeler wants the world for her students at the Mount Dora School of Ballet. Wheeler, who founded the school in 2002, has brought internationally known teachers of ballet to Lake to give students a taste of professional ballet theater. This week, she added prestige to her school by hosting a workshop for ballet teachers from across the U.S. with Victoria Schneider, one of only three ballet … [Read more...]
Mount Dora School of Ballet students to stage ‘Cinderella’
Orlando Sentinel May 10, 2013 | By Christine Cole, Correspondent LEESBURG — With the spring performances of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella," scheduled for this weekend, the level of excitement has soared at the Mount Dora School of Ballet. "Our Spring Performance is a culmination of our dancers hard work, love of ballet, rehearsals…It's their big game," owner and teacher Kathryn Wheeler said. Because last year's full-length ballet performance sold out all of the 400 seats in … [Read more...]
2012 Summer News
Orlando Sentinel, July 31, 2012 MOUNT DORA – After a winter of balancing school with learning precise ballet technique, summer brings smiles to dance students. The girls and boys learn about music, dance history, Pilates, performance make-up, and costuming, between Classical Ballet, Character Dance, Modern and Jazz technique classes with their Artistic Director, Kathryn Wheeler, and guest instructors flown in by the Mount Dora School of Ballet. “The students learn about the components … [Read more...]
Community Leaders welcome invited Guest Artists and Students to Mount Dora School of Ballet’s Summer Workshop
Orlando Sentinel June, 2012 Guest teachers and students of the Mount Dora School of Ballet were honored with a visit from community leaders. Cathy Hoechst, President of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce; Leslie Campione, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners; and Robert Thielhelm, Sr., Mayor of Mount Dora welcomed guest teachers and students to the Mount Dora School of Ballet 2012 Summer Workshop. “Visiting with the students during their summer workshop was awesome!” said Cathy … [Read more...]
Local Dancers Accepted to Prestigious Summer Programs
Orlando Sentinel April, 2010 MOUNT DORA, FL – The Mount Dora School of Ballet is pleased to announce that once again a group of its students have been accepted to various Summer Intensive programs throughout the country. Summer is an important time for learning and growth in dance. A student’s day is devoted to dance. Students have the opportunity to work with different teachers and experience artforms that might not be part of their regular school year program. Another benefit is … [Read more...]
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