Ballerinas Academy of Dance

Our very own Joy!!!

@rhythmx.vis alum #693 Joy Corbett reflects on her time performing in the visual ensemble! #RhythmX #X26 #IPA2026 #WGI2026 #WGI #WGIPercussion

The countdown begins! Our season starts in less than a week! Join us with a FREE trial class and experience The Pink Slipper's magic!

Shoutout to Jacqui and Amber Fought!

SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT⭐️
ITS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! July 7-11📆🌴

CHRISTINE COLQUITT THACKER

Christine has a B.A. in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University, (Indianapolis, IN.) and a M.A. in Dance Teaching Artistry from Wayne State University, (Detroit Ml). She spent her primary performances years with the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (GHDT) from 1998-2007. From 2003-2007 she was Assistant Director of the Company, as well as a Principal Dancer. During this time she also free-lanced with several notable organizations.

Her career with GHDT includes 73 repertoire pieces. She originated the roles of Mary Magdalene in “Superhero”, Esmeralda in “ The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, Cat in “Alice: Her Bizarre Adventures in Wonderland”, among others.
Colquitt Thacker was a regular performer with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. She has performed alongside Grammy artist Sandi Patty, Tony Award Winner Beth Leaval, and Broadway Royalty such as Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Ted Keagan, Ben Crawford, and Nick Adams
Colquitt Thacker is a recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission; a Creative Renewal Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis and Lilly Endowment; and a winner of the Center for Leadership Development Award for Excellent Achievement in Arts and Theater. She has worked as a Teaching Artist in Residence for Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. She has paired with Artistic Director of Martha Graham Company, Janet Eilber to teach dance outreach programs based on Graham’s
“Lamentation”. Most recently her accomplishments include the research, creation, and development of The Sightless Somatic Ballet Practice Method, and the initiation of The Diversity Dance Festival to Anderson University.
She has earned the title of Assistant Professor of Dance, and Dancer Emeritus of GHDT, Carmel IN.

opportunities

Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance will be entering their 26th season this Fall and you won't want to miss the opportunity to be a part of it! Our Competitive team not only competes at elite caliber competitions but also participates in community performances as well! Our dancers train weekly in a variety of classes to enhance technique, flexibility, strength, stamina, and movement quality. We believe in the importance of having a class curriculum aside from weekly practices to not only create more success for our team at competitions, but to further each dancer’s individual potential. We strive to help create options to dance beyond High School and to, most importantly, create long-lasting memories and lessons that will take you anywhere in life. Email [email protected] for more information!!

Butler Ballet

Our award-winning dance company is excited to open auditions for our 2025-2026 company.

All interested dancers are encouraged to attend technique classes for evaluation the week of 5/12 or 5/19. The studio director will determine the specific days and times. Please email our office at [email protected] to register for these classes.

Formal auditions will take place on June 14th. Registration will open May 14th. Registration and fees must be received by 6/1.

🗓 When: Saturday, June 14th, at Dance Magic Performing Arts Center
🩰 Who: All dancers 1st through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 academic year

In the coming weeks, we will share additional information for your age group, audition times, and answer your FAQs.