Our School
Welcome To
Conservatory Ballet.
The Conservatory Ballet takes a whole-person approach to each of our students. We nurture each individual in class, in performance, and in everyday life to become not just an excellent dancer but a good citizen and leader. The Conservatory Ballet’s distinguished faculty and staff prepare our students not just for professional dance companies, but also for their individual walks of life with good conduct, discipline, etiquette, and self confidence. Wherever their path takes them, Conservatory Ballet students venture toward success.
Dance to Express not to Impress!
Students are prepared having cultivated artistry and confidence through repetitive focus on proper technique, partnering, repertoire, and performance.
Enjoy each step along the Way
Standards are high, and the Conservatory Ballet seeks candidates that are inspired to excel in both dance and academic studies.
Journey...not destination!
Students’ exposure to repertoire, choreography, and guest artists, as well as time spent in rehearsals each day, are all designed to culminate in specific performances.
It Is A Lifestyle
Dancing synchronizes the whole body, mind, and soul. Therefore, it is a workout that promotes balance, coordination, and an inexplicable deep bliss!
Students at the Conservatory Ballet are prepared for company and university dance auditions, having cultivated artistry and confidence through repetitive focus on proper technique, partnering, repertoire, and performance. Those choosing paths other than dance find themselves well-prepared, having developed strong skills in focus, self-discipline, working with others, and setting individual goals.
Training for those six hours a day, six days a week, the faculty knows each student and provides individual attention and proper corrections. The year-round program is for the hard-working, focused student. Only a select group of students is chosen yearly for the Conservatory Ballet’s accredited training. Standards are high, and the Conservatory Ballet seeks candidates that are inspired to excel in both dance and academic studies.
Class attendance is regularly taken, individual feedback is given daily in classes and rehearsals, and more formal written evaluations take place at the end of each semester in January and May.
In addition, students are encouraged to seek out faculty and staff for their input in preparation for auditions and life beyond the Conservatory Ballet. With diverse backgrounds and experience, they are excellent resources willing to support our students in their endeavors.
The Conservatory Ballet also has a vibrant guest teacher program. Throughout the school year and during our summer programs, students have the opportunity to work with a variety of dance artists from the United States and abroad. Guest artists include well-established and recognized names such as Joan Boada, Rasta Thomas, Gretchen Patchel frequenting the Conservatory Ballet’s studios. Through pre-planned field trips, the Conservatory Ballet also provides opportunities for its students to see other dancers showcase their talents at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Wolf Trap, and more.
Students’ exposure to repertoire, choreography, and guest artists, as well as time spent in rehearsals each day, are all designed to culminate in specific performances. These performances provide a way for students to prepare themselves for a possible dance career by encouraging the development of stage presence, confidence, familiarity with theater protocol, etc. Performances also allow faculty to evaluate student progress outside of the studio. Beyond this, performances allow for interaction with audiences, communities, potential donors, and sponsors.
Alexia Reddick Bartlett
President, Principal Ballet
Executive Director Conservatory Ballet foundation
Alexia Redick Bartlett is from three generations of ballet teachers. Her grandmother, Alicia Kish, was a Prima Ballerina Assoluta with the Hungarian National Ballet. Her mother Julia Cziller Redick taught for 55 years, creating more professional ballet dancers than any other teacher of her kind. Revered by many as the best ballet teacher in the area, Mrs. Redick brought Alexia everywhere she went. Alexia was in every class she taught her whole life. Conservatory Ballet foundation is created in her honor.
Alexia has studied under some of the greats herself, including Rudolph Kharatian, Mr. Zimmelerov, Madame Vinogradova, Madame Kolpakova. She was fortunate enough to be the little sister of two extraordinary male dancers who themselves studied under great ballet masters. She has performed at The Kennedy Center and with Ballet Paradiso.
Alexia is full of energy and thrives in a room full of children.
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