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| Wayne Burritt, Ballet MasterThere's no doubt about it: A good ballet teacher can make a world of difference when it comes to getting into a professional summer training program, winning a dance scholarship to college, or getting ready to take your shot at the dance profession. That's why Wayne's students have been placed in many of the most prestigious ballet schools and academies in the U.S., including School of American Ballet , American Ballet Theatre School, San Francisco Ballet School, and North Carolina School of the Arts. Here's a complete list... Academy of Ballet Florida In addition, many of Wayne's students have earned admission to professional-caliber dance programs at some of the country's finest universities... Adelphi University Plus, Wayne's students have danced professionally in the numerous companies, including ... Alabama Ballet Wayne's BiographyWayne began training at age 12 in Miami, Florida as a ballroom dancer and eventually earned a scholarship to Southern Ballet Theatre (SBT) in Orlando, Florida. For SBT he danced a variety of classical and modern roles as well as serving as company manager and financial controller. In 1985 he married his wife Debi and enrolled in the School of San Francisco Ballet, continuing his studies with some of the finest teachers in the country. Wayne also took time to earn his MBA in Arts Management in 1987. He moved to Naples, Florida shortly thereafter and joined Naples Ballet Theatre, where Artistic Director Kim Salgat created a number of roles for him in contemporary and classical works. In 1991, Wayne joined the critically acclaimed Demetrius Klein Dance Company and rose to the position of Assistant Artistic Director before retiring from the stage in 1993. In 1994 Wayne formed Florida Dance Conservatory (FDC), where he served as Artistic Director, resident choreographer, and general manager. From 1994 to 1996, FDC provided an opportunity for numerous choreographers and dancers to flourish. During his tenure, Wayne choreographed 15 ballets, managed a professional school and company, and guided gifted young artists in their pre-professional careers. In the spring of 1997 his work Water was presented at the 1997 Florida Dance Festival and was critically acclaimed. Also in 1997, he joined Dance 10 studio as Ballet Department chair and Director of the Pre-professional Ballet Program. During his tenure with Dance 10, he directed and choreographed Coppelia, Giselle, and The Nutcracker. In 1998, Wayne was appointed Ballet Master and Artistic Director for Vero Beach Ballet, where he was responsible for the entire school’s curriculum and classes, as well as choreographing his first Sleeping Beauty. In 1998 Florida Dance Theatre of Lakeland, Florida commissioned Paradise, a contemporary ballet made to the music of Shirley Horn. Also in 1998, Wayne helped found Millennium Dance Syndicate (MDS), a professional modern dance company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company performed extensively at some of the most visible dance venues throughout Florida, including Bailey Concert Hall, Fort Lauderdale; New World School of the Arts, Miami; the Willow Theatre, Boca Raton; and the University Center for the Performing Arts, Davie. For MDS, Wayne premiered numerous new works including Illumination, a 2003 multimedia work for which Wayne provided the dances, lighting design, costume design, and film direction and editing. In addition, Wayne also managed all financial aspects of MDS operations until 2005. In 2005, Wayne joined the faculty of the Asheville Ballet of Asheville, North Carolina where he taught and coached pre-professional and professional ballet dancers. In 2007, he formed Wayne Burritt Dance -- a cutting-edge contemporary ballet company in Asheville, North Carolina -- and produced a series of concerts at the Diana Wortham Theatre, one of the most celebrated dance venues in the U.S. From 2007 to 2009, Wayne was appointed Ballet Master for Angie’s Dance Academy and Director of the Mountain Ballet Company (MBC), a pre-professional training company and program in Clyde, North Carolina. Wayne also staged his second Sleeping Beauty for MBC in 2009. In 2009, Wayne joined forces with Angie Lynn and helped found Ballet Conservatory of Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina. Wayne’s serves as the school’s Ballet Master and co-directs the pre-professional training program and company with Angie Lynn. He also choreographs for the school’s productions. Wayne is a dedicated ballet teacher with a keen sense of what makes a dancer successful. His students have been placed in many of the most prestigious ballet schools and academies in the U.S., including American Ballet Theatre School, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, North Carolina School of the Arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Paul Taylor School, San Francisco Ballet, and School of American Ballet. In addition, Wayne’s students have been accepted to top-ranked University dance programs, including Adelphi University, Florida State University, Harvard University, Indiana University, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, University of the Arts Philadelphia, University of Florida, and University of North Carolina Greensboro. Wayne’s students have also gone on to dance for highly regarded professional companies, including Alabama Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Tech, La La La Human Steps, Miami City Ballet, and Nashville Ballet as well as on Broadway and Walt Disney World. Wayne has successfully completed the two-year Professional Ballet Teacher Training with nationally acclaimed pedagogue Ruth C. Petrinovic -- “the ballet teacher’s teacher.” He is also a certified ballet teacher by Florida Dance Masters and holds an MBA in Arts Management from Golden Gate University and a BA in English and Philosophy from Indiana University. Wayne makes his home in Candler, North Carolina with his wife Debi, and their cats Bear Bear and Simba. Wayne's ResumeProfessional ExperienceBallet Master, Ballet Conservatory of Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina, 2009 to present. Co-founder and Ballet Master of professional ballet school. Co-director of pre-professional training program and company. Choreographed and directed a variety of ballets. Ballet Master, Angie’s Dance Academy and Director, Mountain Ballet Company, Clyde, North Carolina, 2007 to 2009. Served as Ballet Master and ballet teacher for large studio with over 400 students. Directed pre-professional ballet program. Choreographed and directed Sleeping Beauty. Ballet Teacher and Coach, Asheville Ballet, Asheville, North Carolina, 2005 to 2007. Taught and coached pre-professional and professional ballet dancers. Founding Director and Resident Choreographer, Millennium Dance Syndicate, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1998 to 2005. Founding director, resident choreographer and lighting designer for professional dance company producing high quality dance concerts in venues throughout South Florida. Responsible for all financial management aspects of the company. Ballet Department Chair, Dance 10, Jupiter, Florida 1997 to 1999. Chaired ballet department for large studio with over 500 students and directed pre-professional ballet program. Choreographed and directed Coppelia, Giselle, and Nutcracker. Founding Director and Resident Choreographer, Florida Dance Conservatory, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1994 to 97. Founded and directed professional school and company. Directed pre-professional training program for highly-talented classical and modern dancers. Responsible for all major aspects of the organization's operations. Dancer, Assistant Artistic Director and Teacher, Demetrius Klein Dance Company, Lake Worth, Florida, 1992 to 94. Dancer in critically acclaimed modern dance company. Promoted to Assistant Artistic Director after retirement. Dancer, Naples Ballet Theatre, Naples, Florida, 1988 to 92. Roles included Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and contemporary work. Dancer, Southern Ballet Theatre, Orlando, Florida, 1980 to 85. Roles included classical and modern work. Also served as company manger and financial controller from 1983 to 85. Principal Teachers and SchoolsRuth Petrinovic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1999 to 2002. Kim Salgat, Naples Ballet Theatre, Naples, Florida, 1988 to 1992. San Francisco Ballet School, San Francisco, California, 1985 to 1987. Russell Sultzbach, Southern Ballet Theatre, Orlando, Florida, 1980 to 1985. EducationProfessional Ballet Teacher Training, Ruth Petrinovic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1998 to 1999. Certified Ballet Teacher, Florida Dance Masters, 1998. Master of Business Administration in Arts Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California. GPA: 3.8/4.0 Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. GPA: 3.3/4.0 | What People Are Saying About Wayne"Wayne Burritt has given our daughter... the gift of ballet as she had never known it before. Her self-confidence continues to grow as her technique improves through nurturing instruction." more "Wayne is an excellent ballet teacher. He recognizes each students strengths and pushes them to reach their fullest potential." more "Wayne is the epitome of a professional. His credentials stand alone." more "I looked high and low for a more professional ballet teacher, and was having trouble in Western North Carolina. Then Wayne popped onto my radar." more "Wayne provided my daughter high quality ballet instruction with a focus on excellent technique, and he gave her a most wonderful gift: a love and passion for ballet!" more "Wayne truly is an exceptional ballet teacher and colleague." more "Through his patient, gifted teaching and personal love of the dance, Wayne has shared and inspired my daughter to the wondrous possibilities of ballet." more "It was immediately apparent that Wayne is an extremely caring and conscious instructor. He has the ability to push each student beyond what she may believe her limits are, whether beginning or advanced, seeing in each individual dancer the possibilities that the dancer herself may not." more
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