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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.

Styles:

Ballet

Dance Coaching

Pilates

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

Languages:

English

CLASSES

Pointe Class private & fitting consultation

Pilates mat - virtual

Ballet - virtual

EXPERIENCE

FAVORITES

Years teaching

27

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.