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. Directed by Jennifer Black, our Dance Team competes in three competitions each year collecting many top honors including Best Studio, Best Technique, Best Choreography and 1st place overall awards at Nationals.