School of Cleveland Ballet

Established in 2014 by Dr. Michael Krasnyansky, a US-Ukrainian businessman, and Gladisa G. Guadalupe, Cleveland Ballet is a globally recognized company recognized for its innovation, creativity, and diversity. It is among America's fastest-growing ballet companies. This more compact and versatile ballet company sets itself apart from conventional ballet companies. School of Cleveland Ballet is a performance-based dance school that aims to train and develop dancers at a professional level. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a ballet career. Our students are pushed to their limits with a series of courses that will challenge them intellectually and physically. All our teachers have developed the curriculum to ensure the same level of education.

Parental and student feedback supports that the dance school is one of Cleveland's best if not the best. College-aged kids and pros tell us the classes are rich, and the teachers cap them off with impeccable year-end performances. Moreover, the dance school is attached to the Cleveland Ballet, which has greatly impressed us with their professionalism and proficiency. The company, led by Gladisa Guadalupe, is known for its bright future in ballet. Nutcracker productions are part of the students’ experience at the Playhouse Square. The Community Nutcracker not only provides kids with a platform to strut their stuff, but it also offers them an opportunity to dance with established pros! This standout academy should fit anyone who wants to learn from the excellence in the ballet industry, young or old. Simply put, Cleveland’s Ballet is the best in town.