Mary Carpenter
My professional career: The Metropolitan Opera, Charleston Ballet, Ohio Dance Theatre, Maryland Ballet, and many others. Training: Cincinnati Ballet Company, Butler University, David Howard. A former faculty member of Barnard College, The New School University, Broadway Dance Center, and current faculty at the world-famous Steps on Broadway. I love to teach ballet, Pilates, and PBT and use all my skills to help dancers achieve their goals.
Years teaching
29
Food
I am from Cincinnati, and I love Skyline chili and Graeter's ice cream from home.
Awards
Butler University Excellence in Performance and Dean's List graduating with high honors in dance.
Hobby
I am a pointe shoe nerd and love to experiment with them like a scientist. Art museums are heavenly
Certifications
BA from Butler University graduate with high honors in dance; Certification in Pilates mat; Certified in Progressing Ballet Technique; Master pointe shoe fitter with thirty years of experience working with dancers from ABT, NYCB, The Royal Ballet, and many others.
Quote
"Now take yourself to a higher place," David Howard, international ballet instructor, and my mentor.