The Mount Dora School of Ballet was established in 2002 by Kathryn Wheeler and Nan Keating, and has continued under the artistic leadership of Mrs. Wheeler since 2011. Both recognized the need for a strong classical ballet school in Lake County providing enrichment in the ballet arts to children in Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Umatilla, Leesburg, Fruitland Park and surrounding areas.