As Founding Artistic Director, my goal is to provide every student with the tools they need to succeed to become the best dancer they can be - a strong curriculum, professional performance opportunities, master classes, and diverse outreach programs to foster their sense of community.

A native of Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Roman Nikiforov started his Vaganova ballet training at age 10 in 1992 with the Buryat Choreography College, Ulan-Ude.

Ms. Tori is thrilled to be on staff at Indiana Ballet Conservatory as the instructor for Prep I & II and Adult Ballet!

Kylie grew up dancing in the greater Indianapolis area. Her passion for the performing arts led her to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received her BA in Dance with a modern concentration.

It is an honor and joy for me to share my experience and knowledge with a new generation of talented students.

Brooke Napier is an award winning Contemporary teacher and Choreographer.

Tod has a BS Degree from Ball State majoring in dance and theatre. After college he danced at Opryland, Busch Gardens, Damn yankees international tour, and royal Caribbean cruise ships before settling in Carmel, Indiana.

Shelby Hildebrand is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Arcadia, IN. She received her training from Central Indiana Academy of Dance and spent her summers doing intensives with companies such as Grand Rapids Ballet and Oklahoma City Ballet.

In teaching contemporary dance, I strive to bring out the best in each student, pushing them beyond their comfort zone to explore their fullest expression and broaden their creativity and artistry.

Chris Lingner began his career joining the 2009 National Tour of Twyla Tharp’s Moving Out, dancing the principal roles of Eddie and James, making him one of the youngest performers to ever dance these roles.

Lalah Ayan Hazelwood began her dance training in Indianapolis, Indiana at Kenyettá Dance Studio under the direction of her mother, Vanessa Owens.