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Strong Hearts - Strong Technique - Strong Dancers
ABOUT
Instructors
Our instructors are trained to teach
We are proud that all the members of our faculty have received certified training in their field of expertise. This training includes ABT National Training Curriculum, Escola Nacional de Ballet de Cuba, Imperial School of Dancing, and New England Conservatory of Circus Arts.
We encourage and support our staff in pursuing continuing education opportunities for the benefit of our students’ training.
Boleyn Willis
Founder & Director
Ballet, Adult Ballet, Pointe
Boleyn H. Willis began her dance training at age 5 in Durham NC, studying ballet with Adrianna Ciompi. She continued at New Performing Dance Company on scholarship, and in 1978 was granted apprenticeship to the company. In 1979 Boleyn entered NYU School of the Arts, Theater & Dance Department and studied ballet with Lawrence Rhodes, modern with Linda Tarnay , Feldenkrais with Moshe Feldenkrais and studied at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute with Geoffrey Horne and Hope Arthur.
Aerial Silks, Conditioning
Ballet, Pointe,
Variations
Abby Hylton
Aerial Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Acro
Abby has a background as a competitive swimmer and was selected for the Irish National Team. After graduating secondary school, Abby moved back to the States to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked in the non-profit sector during and after college.
Ballet, Pointe
Modern, Ballet, Pointe
Ballet, Hip Hop
Aerial Lyra (Hoop)
Visiting Instructors
Ballet, Pointe
Ballet Master Classes
Erick Uphoff
Erick is originally from Chapel Hill, NC and currently lives in Atlanta, GA. Erick moved back east from Los Angeles, CA where he worked in many facets of the field of entertainment. From acting to dancing, to singing, this "Triple Threat" does it all, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
