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Dance Studio Wichita Children's Theater     and Dance Center 201 S. Lulu Wichita, KS 67211 316-691-8449 voice Google Map:

Office 125 N Market, Suite 1531 Wichita, KS 67202 316-687-5880 voice 316-201-1918 fax Google Map:

Artistic Director: jill.landrith Director of Operations: sandy.wolter Executive Director: barbara.chamberlin Production and Matinee Coordinator: cindy.bailey

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Ballet Wichita is an independent, non-profit organization run by an active Board of Directors and a small dedicated staff, with the assistance of over 100 parent and community volunteers:  The LEGWARMERS.   We deeply appreciate the efforts of these women and men who volunteer countless hours, working year round, and build costumes, offer backstage support, usher our mantinee students, and help take care of our studio.  If you are interested in volunteering, call the Office at 316-687-5880.

Jill Landrith - Artistic Director

Jill Landrith was appointed Artistic Director of Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita in 1997 after her performing career as a soloist with the Aachen Ballet in West Germany and a member of Ballet Met of Columbus, Ohio. While in Germany, Jill performed as a guest artist in Dusseldorf with Robert Wexler, a noted modern dance choreographer; and had many roles created for her by Thorston Muller. Her dance training includes extensive work with David Howard, Maggie Black, Bill Martin-Viscount, Rebecca Wright and Francoise Martinet, after beginning her studies in dance with her mother, June Landrith, founding artistic director of Ballet Wichita.

Landrith has had over 25 years of teaching experience. She is currently an adjunct faculty member of the WSU School of Performing Arts / Dance Program and is the Deputy Director of the Nancy Hervey School of Ballet. Jill created an innovative introduction to dance and the arts open to all children ages 5-10 years of age for the Unified School District 265 in Goddard, Kansas and directed that program for nine years. In 2000, she founded a non-profit to bring dance education to children with disabilities, a strong personal interest. In addition to her directing and teaching, Jill is noted for her choreographic work, including the original pieces Torch and Degas, a recent staging of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet and her collaborative Nutcracker with Nancy Hervey.

Barbara Chamberlin - Executive Director

Barbara Chamberlin was appointed Executive Director of Ballet Wichita in 2007. Barbara is a native Wichitan and an established and vibrant leader in not-for-profit organizational management. Barbara's career includes being a professional partner of 14 years with Wichita Festivals, Inc. (producers of the annual Wichita River Festival) including 7 years as their Director. Barbara next served as the Director of Corporate Relations for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Sedgwick County, and ultimately to become the Director of Botanica, The Wichita Gardens for 8 wonderful years.

 

Sandy Wolter - Director of Operations

Sandy Wolter, Director of Operations for Ballet Wichita, joined the company in 2003. In addition to her work with BW, Wolter oversees the operations of a private foundation, which serves to support the arts in Kansas. Ms. Wolter earned bachelor's degrees from the University of Kansas in Art and Psychology and completed two years of graduate study in social policy/social work at K.U. She also does volunteer work with the Wichita Montessori School, assisting with their development and marketing efforts.