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Dance Workshop


Guest Teacher: Jennifer Miller Ballet Master from the Minnesota Ballet 

Participants: VAA students and the public 

When: August 16th - 20th 

Times: 
  • Level 3 and 4 10:30-11:45 am
  • Level 5 and 6 12:30-4:00 pm

​Cost: 
  • Free to VAA students 
  • Level 3/4 cost for non-students $130 for the week
  • Level 5/6 cost for non-students $200 for the week
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**​Call 920-279-1578 to reserve your spot!**
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Jennifer Miller

Ballet Master

Ms. Miller joins the artistic staff of the Minnesota Ballet as Ballet Master after completing nearly 30 years with the Milwaukee Ballet. Ms. Miller danced for the Milwaukee Ballet Company, rising through the ranks to the level of Principal Artist. She has had the privilege of dancing a wide range of featured roles in such ballets as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Scheherazade, Giselle, Coppélia, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sleeping Beauty; and works by Trey McIntyre, Choo San Goh, David Parsons, George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Peter Anastos, Antony Tudor, Lila York, Margo Sappington, Alvin Ailey, Bruce Wells, and Michael Pink. In the summer of 2005, Ms. Miller was invited to dance for the inaugural season of the Trey McIntyre Project, performing in Vail International Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
Ms. Miller received her formal dance training from the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under the tutorage of Marcia Dale Weary. Ms. Miller continued her studies at the Joffrey Ballet and with The San Francisco Ballet.
Upon her retirement from the stage, Ms. Miller went on to spend twelve years on faculty at the Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy. Ms. Miller also taught for Danceworks in Milwaukee, Dance Arts Center in Racine, and Steps of Grace in Brookfield. Massachusetts. She has had the honor to be invited back to teach at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for more than 25 years, and also for Point Park University’s International Summer Dance.
Ms. Miller is an established private coach, working with professional and pre-professional dancers of all ages and levels including Youth America Grand Prix performers, ballroom dancers, gymnasts and Irish step dancers.
As a choreographer, Ms. Miller has created works for the Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet II, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Point Park University’s International Summer Dance, Dance Arts Center and Erie Dance Conservatory. She received the Monticello award for emerging choreographers. Ms. Miller is the co-founder and co-director, along with Karl von Rabenau, of Lake Arts Project established in 2013. As the current Managing Director, Ms. Miller produces multiple annual performances based on educational themes and community collaborations, hosts nationally acclaimed guest artists and choreographers, and manages touring opportunities for the group.

​139 N Lake St, Neenah, WI 54956 • (920) 279-1578 • info@valleyacademyarts.org

Valley Academy for the Arts, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its programs. Valley Academy for the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law. © 2020​
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Photos Courtesy of: Sarah Celine Photography & Willow Marie Photography
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Support Valley Academy for the Arts
    • Community Outreach
  • Dance Programs
    • Half Day Ballet Program
    • Ballet Program
    • Vision Dance Theater
  • Program Schedules
  • Event Calendar
  • Photo Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Covid 19 Guidelines
  • Parent Portal
  • Online Registration
  • Student & Family Resources
  • Tuition Relief Programs