Indianapolis Ballet embraces the history and future of classical ballet through dynamic performances, visionary new works, extraordinary training, and by providing transformative community outreach programs to the widest possible audiences. Indianapolis Ballet (IB) and the Indianapolis School of Ballet (ISB) believe in a culturally diverse environment and the physical, intellectual, emotional, and artistic growth of all dancers.
Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. aims to keep in step with the advancement of American dance in the 21st century. Victoria Lyras, Artistic Director and Founder of both Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis School of Ballet, envisions:
1) placing particular emphasis on a structured ballet curriculum based on a fusion of training approaches that typifies the dynamic physicality of American classicism;
2) creating a vital teaching/learning environment through meticulous, concentrated instruction in classical ballet technique and exposure to other appropriate dance forms; and,
3) providing Central Indiana with world-class performances that are accessible to all, enrich the audience and further ingrain this timeless art form in our community
Victoria Lyras
Founding Artistic Director
Paul Vitali
Associate Artistic Director & Ballet Master
Jessica Miller
Coordinator, Outreach Programs
Kristin Toner
Coordinator, Student Services of Pre-Professional Program (Levels 3-8)
Emily Nord Womersley
Director of Young Children’s Program
Manager, Pre-Professional Program (Levels 1 & 2)
Karen Riester
Director of Operations
Jenn Kriscunas
Director of Marketing and Communications
Brett Spangler
Financial Services Consultant, Innovative Small Business Solutions
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Michael O’Brien, President
Owner, Printing Partners
Greg Phelps, Vice President
Director of Sales & Marketing, CAIRS Solutions
Julie M. Conrad, Secretary
Associate Chief Counsel, Legal Services; Eskenazi Health
Andrea McGordon, Treasurer
Vice President, Private Banking; National Bank of Indianapolis
Mary K. Beckwith
MD, Obstetrician & Gynecologist; Community Women’s Health
Jessica Hartnagle
Vice President of Product Management, Bloomerang
Erik Milkereit
Associate Brand Manager; Lilly USA, LLC
Daniel E. Pulliam
Associate, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Marta Spence
Community Volunteer
K. Philip Watts
Community Volunteer
Board Members in Memoriam
Lorraine Price
Karl Zimmer, Jr.
David Hochoy
Artistic Director, Dance Kaleidoscope
Roy Kaiser
Artistic Director, Nevada Ballet Theatre; Artistic Director Emeritus, Pennsylvania Ballet
Maurice Kaplow
Principal Conductor Emeritus, New York City Ballet
Rebecca Rutt
Director (Retired), Jordan College Academy of Dance, Butler University
Violette Verdy (In Memorium)
Distinguished Professor of Ballet, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
Michael Vernon
Ballet Department, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
Edward Villella
Founding Artistic Director, Miami City Ballet
Barbara Weisberger
Founding Artistic Director, Pennsylvania Ballet
Sonja Clark, Moonbug Photography
The majority of the photos that you see on our website and Social Media pages are taken by photographer Sonja Clark at Moonbug Photography. Any photos that you see and would like to purchase, you can do so by visiting Moonbug Photography’s website.
Faculty member Roberta Wong provides additional photo support for Indianapolis School of Ballet