Teachers
Joanne Whitehill
Joanne Whitehill became Artistic Director of Burklyn Ballet Theatre in 2003. At 17 she was asked to join Vermont Ballet Theatre Company. She went on to danced professionally as a soloist with Allegro Dance Theatre, Nevada Dance Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre and as a guest Artist with New England Ballet Company as well as a Soloist with The Scottish American Ballet. She grew up in Connecticut dancing with Connecticut Ballet and New Haven Ballet. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Minor in dance. It was during her summers at Burklyn Ballet Theatre where she was inspired to create her ballet Midnight Blue, which received acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. In 2001, her co-choreography for “Cinderella and the Flower Fairies” was the recipient of The Scotman’s Readers’ Choice award for “Best Dance and Physical Theatre” on the Fringe. She served as a judge for the Artistic Dance, Inc. “Raising the Barre” Competition and the Rhapsody Performing Arts Center and Vineland Regional Dance Company, company auditions. Ms. Whitehill has served as Vice President and Artistic Advisor on the New England Ballet Company Board of Directors. She is also on the advisory board for County College of Morris and has taught at the American College Dance Association’s Northeast Conference. In 2020 she was a member of the faculty at Regional Dance America’s Southwest Festival.
Staff
Joanne Whitehill, Artistic/Executive Director
Lori Preiss, Administration
Board of Directors
Tim Yarrow, President
Helene Nilsen, Vice- President
Linda Martin, Secretary
Steve Clayton, Treasurer
Nicole Greene-Cramer
Robin LaPlante
The Ballet Wolcott Board of Directors meets monthly to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission while growing for the future. The Board meetings take place at the Wolcott Town Hall. You will find the proposed agenda for the next meeting here.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to the Board at board@balletwolcott.com.
Volunteers
Many hands make light work
In order for the studio and performances to run smoothly, parent/guardian volunteers are absolutely necessary. So that numerous tasks are not placed on the shoulders of only a few, parents/guardians from all class levels will be asked to assist with specific tasks throughout the year. Individual talents and capabilities will be kept in mind.
Please contact us if you are interested in helping out.
As a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization we rely on tax-deductible donations.
Thank You Sponsors
Gail Osherenko
Schwab Charitable
Sandiwood Farm/Sundra Yoga
Susan & Keith Martin
Harold Pratt
Margaret Ramsdell
Carol Benson
Lois Eby
Kurt & Deb Klein
Damon Graham
Shore Sales Gear
Patricia Follert
Joanne Whitehill
Angela Whitehill
Union Bank
Betsy Bourdon
Olea Smith-Kaland
Linda Young
Concept 2
Burklyn Ballet
Donald Blake, Jr. Inc
Linda Martin
Kurt & Jennifer Wiley
David & Delores Holton
Martin Hallier
Glee Merritt Kelly Community Library
Bruce Wheeler
Town of Morristown
Steve Clayton
Tim Yarrow
Helene Nilsen
Lori Preiss
Beth Salvas/MSI
George Black
Howard Manosh
Manufacturing Solutions
Amanda Zay
Mary Paul Loomis