How Augusta Gained a Professional Ballet School

In 1962 the Board of Directors of the Augusta Ballet Company decided they wanted more than a mere dancing school...they wanted something of real quality. They got exactly that when they hired Ron Colton of Balanchine's famed New York City Ballet. Colton developed a program of professional dance instruction unheard of in this part of the country. Many of his students have moved on to dance with companies all over the world.

Our faculty members are experienced professionals, trained not only as performing artists, but also as teachers. They have a knowledge and understanding of the science which governs classical ballet as well as a careful regard for the principles of anatomy. There is concern for the development of the individual student to his or her fullest potential physically, mentally, and artistically. Whether the student who studies here becomes a professional dancer or a knowledgeable dance enthusiast, the experience at the Augusta Ballet will be a gratifying part of life.

Our students at the school are taught the etiquette, tradition, and standards of deportment which are an intrinsic element of dance discipline. With Augusta Ballet training, a student can attend a class anywhere in the world and feel confident and comfortable. We teach a concentrated approach to work and study which will be valuable in any endeavor.