Empowering Dancers, Enriching Lives
Welcome to the International Ballet Academy (IBA), a professionally established ballet academy dedicated to providing exceptional instruction in ballet technique, pointe, partnering, variations, men's class, jazz, pilates, and pre-school dance. At IBA, our mission is to produce high-caliber dancers who will be prepared to tackle the stylistic complexities of the repertoire of the ballet companies of the 21st Century.
Our Academy
Our academy is located in Cary, North Carolina, and is conveniently situated to serve families residing in Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina as well as those living in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Our 6,700 square foot facility includes three large studios with professionally installed, sprung floors designed to help insure the safety of our dancers. The academy also has student dressing rooms, a snack area with refrigerator and microwave, WiFi access and a conference room.
Our Faculty
Our faculty is composed of experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the art of ballet. Our faculty members are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with students of all ages and skill levels. Our faculty includes:
- Nadia Pavlenko, Artistic Director
- Christina de Matteis Fanney, Academy Director
- Maxim Ponomarenko, Ballet Master
- Emma Frenette, Ballet Mistress
- Savanna May, Assistant Instructor
- Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Guest Faculty
- Debra Austin, Guest Faculty
- Nicole Batalias, Guest Faculty
- Marin Boieru, Guest Faculty
- Patrick Frenette, Guest Faculty
- Haydee Gutierrez, Guest Faculty
- Hong Rooth, Guest Faculty
- Alexandra Koszeghy, Guest Faculty
- Ruth Leney-Midkiff, Guest Faculty
- Lauren Lovette, Guest Faculty
- Maribel Modrono, Guest Faculty
- Olivier Munoz, Guest Faculty
- Roberto Munoz, Guest Faculty
- Olivier Pardina, Guest Faculty
- Jeff Rogers, Guest Faculty
- Sally Rojas Herrera, Guest Faculty
- Kimberly Smiley, Guest Faculty
- Melinda Roy, Guest Faculty
Our Programs
At IBA, we offer a range of programs designed to meet the needs of both beginners and advanced students. Our programs include:
- Pre-Professional Classes
- Summer Intensive
- Summer Classes Schedule
Our Awards
We are proud to announce the awards received by our students in the Year of Arthur P. Mendonca's Choreography:
- 2024 YAGP Winston-Salem Semi-Finals
+ Outstanding School Award
+ Outstanding Choreographer Award: Garrett Lucero
- 1st Place Pas de Deux: Emaline Ownby & Remy D'ornay
- 2nd Place Pas de Deux: Lola Lybarger & Garrett Lucero
- 1st Place Senior Women's Classical: Kaeli Pierce
- 1st Place Junior Women's Classical: Cypress Schaff
- 1st Place Senior Women's Contemporary: Schuyler Crozier
- 1st Place Junior Women's Contemporary: Cypress Schaff
- 1st Place Senior Men's Contemporary: Garrett Lucero
- 2nd Place Senior Women's Contemporary: Emaline Ownby
- 2nd Place Pre-Competitive Women's Classical: Zlata Khomenko
- 3rd Place Senior Women's Classical: Kaeli Pierce
- 3rd Place Senior Men's Classical: Garrett Lucero
- 3rd Place Junior Women's Classical: Stella Adamson
- Top 6 Senior Men's Contemporary: Remy D'ornay
- Top 12 Senior Women's Contemporary: Emily Mathews
- Top 12 Senior Women's Contemporary: Seraphina Emenheiser
- Top 12 Junior Women's Contemporary: Stella Adamson
- Top 12 Pre-Competitive Women's Contemporary: Zlata Khomenko
- Top 24 Senior Women's Classical: Emaline Ownby
- Top 24 Senior Women's Classical: Lola Lybarger
- Top 24 Senior Women's Classical: Seraphina Emenheiser
- Top 24 Junior Women's Classical: Victoria Oziewicz
ADC|IBC Raleigh, NC (Semi-final)
- Primary Classical Division
+ 1st Place: Zlata Khomenko
- Primary Contemporary Division
+ 1st Place: Zlata Khomenko
- Junior Classical Division
+ 2nd Place: Cypress Schaff
+ 5th Place: Stella Adamson
+ 10th Place: Victoria Oziewicz
- Junior Contemporary Division
+ 2nd Place: Cypress Schaff
+ 5th Place: Stella Adamson
+ 10th Place: Victoria Oziewicz
- Senior Classical Division
+ 1st Place: Kaeli Pierce
+ 3rd Place: Emaline Ownby
+ 5th Place: Lola Lybarger
+ 7th Place: Violet Rosas
+ 11th Place: Klara Zwirschitz
+ 12th Place: Lucia Quarles
+ 14th Place: Schuyler Crozier
- Senior Contemporary Division
+ 2nd Place: Schuyler Crozier
+ 3rd Place: Emaline Ownby
+ 4th Place: Lola Lybarger
+ 6th Place: Klara Zwirschitz
+ 10th Place: Lucia Quarles
+ 15th Place: Violet Rosas
+ 16th Place: Klara Zwirschitz
Overall Impression
The International Ballet Academy (IBA) has received mostly positive reviews, with reviewers praising the school's unique atmosphere, world-class faculty, and exceptional staff.
Faculty and Staff
The faculty at IBA, including Nadia, a prestigious Vaganova alumni, and teachers like Emma and Ms. Cari, have been commended for their high level of expertise, patience, and constant encouragement. The staff, particularly Christina, have been praised for their friendliness, organization, and prompt responsiveness.
Atmosphere and Environment
Reviewers have highlighted the unique atmosphere at IBA, which inspires students of all levels, from beginners to professionals, and adults who started ballet late in life. The school has also been praised for providing a great environment for children and teens who love to dance.
Quality of Training
The quality of training at IBA has been described as outstanding, with classes provided in various dance styles. The school's ability to help students improve and catch up with their peers has also been noted.
Administration and Communication
However, one reviewer had a negative experience with the receptionist, citing rudeness and a lack of clarity in communication.
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