Guests Teachers, Choreographers, and Dancers

Justin VanWeest North Carolina Dance Theatre Cathedral, Fall Ballet 2006 Choreographer: Michael Vernon

As with major ballet companies, the IU Ballet Dept recognizes that guest teachers, choreographers, and dancers add a wealth of knowledge to students who prepare for the profession.  The invited guests bring their expertise, developed in real-world conditions, and add to the student’s learning experience

Recent Guests Include:

• Elyse Borne (Former Dancer, New York City Ballet)
• José Manuel Carreño (Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre)
• John Clifford (Former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet)
• Russell Kaiser (Ballet Master, New York City Ballet)
• Julie Kent (Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre)
• David LaMarche (Assistant Conductor and Pianist, American Ballet Theatre)
• Susan Pilarre (Faculty, School of American Ballet)
• Margaret Tracey (Former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet)
• Justin VanWeest (North Carolina Dance Theatre)
• Damian Woetzel (Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet)