Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Premier Classical Ballet School in Green Bay
Green Bay School Of Dance has been a cornerstone of classical ballet education in Northeast Wisconsin since 1983. Our mission is to provide high-quality training for dancers of all ages and skill levels, fostering discipline, artistry, and lifelong personal growth. With a faculty of nationally recognized instructors, many of whom have performed with prestigious companies like the Joffrey Ballet and Alvin Ailey, we offer comprehensive programs in ballet, pointe, modern, and character dance. Our state-of-the-art studio in downtown Green Bay features a historic building with a sprung floor designed to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Over 38 years, we have cultivated a community where students receive individualized attention while preparing for professional careers or simply enjoying the transformative power of dance. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our alumni, who have attended top summer intensives like School of American Ballet and joined professional companies such as Carolina Ballet.We provide flexible training options including Youth America Grand Prix preparation at half the industry standard cost, ensuring accessibility without compromising quality. Through partnerships with Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization, we offer performance opportunities in productions like The Nutcracker at the Weidner Center. Our faculty combines decades of experience with innovative teaching methods, creating a supportive environment where dancers develop technical mastery and creative expression. Whether students pursue dance professionally or as a lifelong passion, our programs instill valuable skills including mental focus, physical stamina, and collaborative teamwork.
Services
Ballet
Pointe
Modern
Children's Movement
Nutcracker Auditions
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 38 years of proven excellence in classical ballet education
- Faculty includes former Joffrey Ballet and Alvin Ailey performers
- YAGP training packages at half industry standard cost
- State-of-the-art sprung floor facility in downtown Green Bay
- Alumni accepted to top programs like School of American Ballet
Services
Classical Ballet
Our classical ballet program develops technical mastery through structured training in Vaganova and Cecchetti methods. Students progress through levels from beginner to pre-professional, focusing on proper alignment, turnout, and artistry. Faculty provide individualized corrections to enhance each dancer's potential.
Pointe Work
Pointe instruction begins at Ballet III level with faculty approval. Classes emphasize safe progression, proper shoe fitting, and strengthening exercises. Students learn classical variations while developing the ankle strength and precision required for professional-level pointe work.
Modern Dance
Modern dance classes explore Martha Graham and Horton techniques, focusing on contraction/release, floor work, and improvisation. Instructors with backgrounds in companies like Deeply Rooted Productions teach movement qualities that contrast with classical ballet's formalism.
Children's Movement
Creative movement classes for ages 4-7 introduce basic dance concepts through imaginative play. Certified early childhood educators use music and props to develop coordination, spatial awareness, and rhythmic understanding in a nurturing environment.
YAGP Preparation
Our YAGP package includes 20 hours of faculty coaching across four disciplines, variation selection guidance, and costume consultation. Dancers receive video analysis and rehearsal strategies to excel in this prestigious competition while maintaining technical integrity.
People
Timothy Josephs
Director & Ballet Instructor
Timothy has directed Green Bay School Of Dance since 1983 and served as UW-Green Bay's ballet instructor since 2010. A National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient, he choreographs for Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization's Nutcracker production.
Diane Danhieux
Ballet & Pointe Instructor
Former director of Terpsichore School of Dance, Diane brings 25+ years of experience from the Joffrey Ballet and Washington Ballet. She specializes in advanced pointe technique and classical variation coaching.
Angie Flanagan
Modern Dance Instructor
A BFA graduate from Conservatory of Music and Dance, Angie studied at Martha Graham School and performed with Deeply Rooted Productions. She integrates contemporary techniques with injury prevention strategies in her modern classes.
Kristen Throne
Ballet Instructor
Royal Academy of Dance-certified instructor Kristen earned her BA in Elementary Education from University of Illinois. She co-founded Green Bay Dance Collective and serves as rehearsal mistress for NEWDO Nutcracker productions.
Jamie Gissendaner
Hip Hop Instructor
Jamie trained at Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive and performed at Kennedy Center under Debbie Allen's direction. A Temple University Dance Team captain, she brings commercial dance expertise while emphasizing technical foundations.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide classical ballet, pointe, modern, character, children's movement, and hip hop instruction with specialized YAGP competition preparation.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we have Teen/Adult Ballet I/II classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, plus Adult Ballet I/II on Wednesdays at 10:00am.
How do you prepare students for professional careers?
Through individualized coaching, summer intensive preparation, and performance opportunities with Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization's Nutcracker production.
What makes your YAGP program unique?
Our package offers 20 rehearsals with four instructors for $2,000 - half the industry standard cost - with flexible scheduling tailored to each dancer.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in NEWDO's Nutcracker at the Weidner Center and annual recitals. Advanced dancers perform in community events like Holiday Pops Concerts.
What ages do you teach?
We offer classes for children as young as 4 through adult learners, with specialized curricula for each developmental stage.