Meneer School of Dance is Home of:
Ballet Theatre of Ohio
The Meneer School of Dance is home to BALLET THEATRE OF OHIO (BTO). BTO is a pre-professional ballet company founded by Christine Meneer. Its repertory includes The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, The Little Mermaid, and The Wizard of Oz. On May 4, 2024 BTO debuted it's newest full-length ballet, Beauty & the Beast, at the Akron Civic Theatre, choreographed by BTO's Artistic Director, Kelly Meneer. All BTO company dancers are trained at the Meneer School of Dance and an additional 40-60 children from our dance school are cast in its productions each year. Our dancers have the opportunity to partner with and dance on the same stage as seasoned professionals.
Meneer School of Dance Competition Team
The Meneer School of Dance is home to the Meneer School of Dance Competition Team, formerly Dance Kraze. This team competes in several regional competitions each year and is headed by Jennifer Black.