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Mission

The Mission of Ashland Regional Ballet (ARB) is to create dance as a performing art for its community and surrounding area.

In fulfillment of this mission ARB provides:

- A school of dance as the first step in developing talent, and appreciation of dance as a performing art.

- A pre-professional company experience for qualifying students in a professional atmosphere for daily class-work, rehearsals, and performances.

- Highly qualified teachers and choreographers to develop the student’s full potential.

- Performing opportunities for dancers to develop their skills on stage.

- Outreach to community members who may not otherwise have access to this art form.

- Opportunities for the community to participate and enjoy the cultural benefits of dance as dancer, staff, backstage crew, volunteer, or audience member.

The School Philosophy

Opus II Dance Studio - Official School of the Ashland Regional Ballet - teaches dance as a performing art. Our curriculum is based upon a sound background in ballet technique, adding elective subjects for the purpose of expanding style and skill. We believe that each class is a preparation for on-stage performances, and each performance is a preparation for life, where success or failure is tied directly to meaningful preparation. Our students learn the importance of attention to details, the ability to work together for a common goal, and the ability to respond and recover quickly if things don’t go as planned. Creative problem solving becomes a natural way of life for a well-trained dancer.

Our purpose is to give dance students a strong foundation in dance to apply in whatever manner they wish as they pursue their lives. The most valuable asset of good comprehensive training is the choices it affords its recipients, whether pursuing a professional career, higher education, or dance as a life-long avocation.