WABASH COUNTY (June 15, 2015) The Wabash Valley Dance Theater Board of Directors announced the transition of ownership of the Wabash Valley Dance Theater (WVDT) located at 58 W. Canal Street in Wabash, Indiana. Vickie Lambert retired after 37 years of owning and operating the studio. The Dance Theater is now fully owned by its Board of Directors.
Board president, Lindsay Culver, remarked, “The Board is grateful for Vickie’s commitment to furthering the value of dance in our community and we thank her for her years of dedication and instruction.”
The studio will continue to uphold this legacy and will now operate as a non-profit organization under the guidance of the new Director, Melissa Ford. Melissa is a former dancer of WVDT and will bring her extensive knowledge and experience to this position.
“Throughout my childhood, Wabash Valley Dance Theater played a tremendous role in my life. I was able to learn several styles of dance from caring and knowledgeable instructors, and through dance, built self-confidence and grace. Dancing on the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center for each recital was also an incredible opportunity. I was honored to be asked to serve as Director, and I look forward to the developments and the work ahead to continue providing a strong dance education for our dancers.”
Lisa Mattern will also continue in her role as the Creative Director. With its strong faculty, and building on the tradition set forth by founder Pauline Geyer, the dance studio is poised to continue to serve its students and the community through its dedication to the art of dance and movement.
“Wabash Valley Dance Theater has a history of delivering the highest quality of dance training while inspiring self-confidence, poise, and an appreciation for the performing arts” said Culver. “The instructors are dedicated to instilling a love of dance while nurturing each student’s talent and creativity.”
WVDT is excited to welcome dancers beginning Fall 2021. Age-based classes will be offered for 4-5 year olds, which will introduce movement, coordination and beginning dance skills. A variety of grade-based classes will be offered for 1st-12th grade focusing on different dance styles and techniques, including ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, lyrical, modern and hip hop. There is also a Mommy & Me class open to 2-3 year olds that will need to be accompanied by an adult. Adult ballet and technique classes are offered as well. All classes are offered weekly, beginning in the fall and ending the following spring. There is a registration fee of $10 per family and a monthly fee of $30 for the first class. Any additional classes or siblings who are signed up will receive a discounted rate.
Please mark your calendar for Friday, August 6th for our Registration Open House located at the studio from 5-8 p.m. You can also check out our new website at www.wabashvalleydance.org for the most current information regarding scheduling, pricing, and online registration. WVDT relies on the support of donors and the community for its success. For more information on how to support WVDT, contact info@wabashvalleydance.org.