THE MAHONING VALLEY BALLET CO.

The Mahoning Valley Ballet (MVB) Company provides our more serious dancers with the opportunity to display their talents. Company members have access to additional performing experiences, master classes, guest artists, student choreography process, dance related workshops, training assistance and scholarship awards.

Since our inception in 1984, Van Dyke and Company (VDC) featuring the MVB has hosted twenty-four classical ballets and numerous showcases. Our productions have included the favorite holiday tradition--The Nutcracker, Dracula, Coppelia, Graduation Ball, The Red Poppy, Giselle and Cinderella. The Red Shoes, The Ugly Duckling and Lace, Ecole de Vie are three original cast based ballets produced by our team and various collaborators.

The structure of the MVB consists of Apprentice, Junior, Full and Senior Company Members depending on the age of the dancer and number of years he/she has participated. Students in level Beginners III Ballet and higher and who are taking the recommended number of classes in their level are eligible to audition on an annual basis, with auditions held each December. If interested in auditioning, dancers are asked to personally speak with Ms. Van Dyke as well as pick up a copy of the MVB company rules. A year-long commitment is expected of those selected.

Group & Senior Photo Credit: Lindi Beers

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