About Us
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Jody Skye Schissler Artistic Director and Faculty
Jody Skye Schissler began her training at the Conservatory Ballet locally in Reston, Virginia. She furthered her training at the Joffrey Ballet School, North Carolina School of the Arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and School of American Ballet, all
Jody Skye Schissler Artistic Director and Faculty
Jody Skye Schissler began her training at the Conservatory Ballet locally in Reston, Virginia. She furthered her training at the Joffrey Ballet School, North Carolina School of the Arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and School of American Ballet, all as a scholarship student.
By graduation, Jody was invited by Suzanne Farrell to join the Fort Worth Ballet as a member of the Corps de Ballet. She continued her career dancing Soloist and Principal roles at Ballet Chicago and Ballet Metropolitano de Caracas in Venezuela. In the mid ‘90s, Jody began performing as a Guest Artist, performing with a variety of companies and schools throughout the US. In 2001, she joined Ohio Dance Theatre as Principal Dancer, dancing leading roles at the historic Cleveland Playhouse to much acclaim by leading Arts Critics. Throughout her career, she performed in a vast repertoire of Balanchine and Principal/Leading roles in Classics such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Swan Lake, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, and Giselle.
“Ms. Skye,” as her students refer to her, has 30 years of teaching experience. Even as a student, her attention to detail was recognized, and she was chosen to participate on the teaching staff of Pacific Northwest Ballet School. In the midst of her dancing career, she was part of the permanent staff of outstanding professional schools, such as Fort Worth School of Ballet, School of Ballet Chicago, Milwaukee Ballet School and Ohio Dance Theatre. She has taught in Northern Virginia since Fall of 2003, at Conservatory Ballet and Classical Ballet Theatre, ages ranging from 3-adult.
Many of the SBC students have gone on to join professional ballet companies and to great success in collegiate dance programs. Former students have gone on to have careers with the following Professional ballet companies such as, Richmond Ballet , Nashville Ballet ,Pennsylvania Ballet 2, Grand Rapids Ballet , Louisville Ballet and Cincinnatti Ballet. Mrs. Schissler continues to have relationships and personal rapport with many dance schools and companies in the nation. Students have been accepted to the following Summer intensives: American Ballet Theater, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Chicago, Boston Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet West, Miami City Ballet, Carolina Ballet, Houston Ballet, Kaatsbaan, San Francisco Ballet, Washington Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell; many received scholarship offers. Students have also placed at the prestigious YAGP Competition as First Place Senior Division and Pre Competitive Classical and Contemporary , Second and Third Place Junior Classical and in the Top 12 for Pre Competitive, Junior and Senior Divisions in both Classical and Contemporary as well as Top 6 and 12 Ensemble. In 2016, Skye Ballet Center had students place in First and Third at the Easton International Ballet Competition. In 2020 students placed in First and Third at the National Ballet Competition, Students placed First Place Preparatory Division , and Bronze Medal and Top 6 for the Senior Division Classical and Contemporary at the National Ballet Competition. Students have also been selected to compete in the prestigious Valentina Kozlova International Competition.
Mrs. Schissler and her husband Allen Schissler were thrilled to announce the opening of their school, Skye Ballet Center, in September 2012: first at their temporary home, and then enthusiastically at their current location in the Sunset Business Park in January 2013.
Mr. and Mrs. Schissler live in Reston, Virginia with their 5 children. They feel privileged and honored to have worked with many remarkable artists throughout their careers and are honored to pass on the knowledge, beauty, grace, and passion to the next generation of dancers. Mrs. Schissler can be reached at skyeballet@gmail.com
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Mr. Schissler Executive Director
Mrs. Schissler Artistic Director
Mr. Schissler Executive Director
Allen Schissler,
Executive Director and Faculty
Mr. Schissler initially trained at Dayton Ballet, starring in the "The Littlest Angel" at age 8 to much acclaim. He continued his training and graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts. He trained at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School as well. As a student at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Allen Schissler,
Executive Director and Faculty
Mr. Schissler initially trained at Dayton Ballet, starring in the "The Littlest Angel" at age 8 to much acclaim. He continued his training and graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts. He trained at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School as well. As a student at Pacific Northwest Ballet School, he was approached by Artistic Director Kirk Peterson of the Hartford Ballet to be a Corps de Ballet member of the company. There, he quickly rose to the rank of soloist. Other professional affiliations include Alabama Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Washington Ballet. The last years of his dance career involved traveling around the nation as a Guest Artist with ballet schools and companies such as, but not limited to, Upstate NY Ballet, Yuma Ballet Theater, Utah Regional Ballet, Bartlesville Ballet, Ohio Dance Theatre, and a Gala Performance in Japan in 2004. He obtained Principal status dancing leading roles in Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Birds of Paradise, and Billy the Kid, often dancing with his wife Jody Skye Schissler.
Mr. Schissler has taught on staff of Professional Schools, including the Princeton Ballet and Hartford Ballet, and at regional schools such as Ohio Dance Theatre, Loudoun School of Ballet, and Classical Ballet Theatre. He has been sought after to teach Master Classes throughout the nation. Mr. Schissler shared the responsibility with his wife for all aspects of the Ohio Dance Theatre 2003 summer performance season. He has served as a Judge for the Dance Masters Competition and the Loudoun Ballet Choreography Competition.
Mr. Schissler has been a Massage Therapist for 12 years. He has aided in the healing and recovery of many persons from accident, injury and surgery. He has practiced locally at the Lofty Salon, Warrior Yoga (now Beloved Yoga), Scarlet O’Haira’s, and the offices of Chiropractor Dr. Tim Scheuerman. He is the only licensed Body Evolution Practitioner™ in the DC Metropolitan Area. Other relative experiences include being the Manager at Lofty and Scarlet O’Haira’s Salons.
Mr. Schissler has been in Business Administration and Management since 2006 as a Certified Manager of Community Associations at First Service Residential. He is currently the General Manager of the exclusive high rise community of Midtown at Reston Town Center . He is licensed as a CMCA, AMS and PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager).
Mr. and Mrs. Schissler run all the rehearsals and coaching for SBC Performance and Competitions. It is important to the Schissler's that we have a positive community for our dancers and families.
Skye Ballet Center Faculty 2024-2025
Shu Chen Cuff Pre Professional and Advanced Ballet Technique, Pointe and Contemporary
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Isabelle Evangelista Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
-Shu Chen Cuff, Dance Instructor/Choreographer was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she established a well-rounded background in dance with training in Ballet, Modern, Chinese Opera movements, and various Chinese folk dances. She immigrated to the United States to continue her training and pursue her dance journey. Shu-Chen received a B.
-Shu Chen Cuff, Dance Instructor/Choreographer was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she established a well-rounded background in dance with training in Ballet, Modern, Chinese Opera movements, and various Chinese folk dances. She immigrated to the United States to continue her training and pursue her dance journey. Shu-Chen received a B.F.A. from the University of Florida’s New World School of the Arts where she graduated with honors on the Dean’s list. Shu-Chen performed numerous classical and contemporary works while dancing with the Miami Ballet and Nevada Ballet Theater. After relocating to the Washington, DC area in 2002, Shu-Chen worked with Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company and has left her footprints around the world, touring to Asia, Central America, and Europe. Shu-Chen has also performed at the International Dance Festival in Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
With her strong desire to create refreshing and vitalizing works for the community, Shu-Chen established Gin Dance Company (GDC) in 2011. Shu-Chen’s works have been featured on FOX5 DC News as well as numerous publications including the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Capital Hill Rag Magazine, Washington Flyer Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Reston Connection, Virginia Living, Fairfax Time, MetroDC Theater Arts, Viva Tysons Magazine, and Shu-Chen was a featured model for Summer Chic Fashions at Lincoln Theatre with Washington Life Magazine. In 2015, Shu-Chen was commissioned to create a work in response to well-renowned sculptor Patrick Dougherty’s sculpture ‘Bird in the Hand’. Same year Shu-Chen was also commissioned to present ‘Chasing Horizons’ in Reston CenterStage’s Professional Touring Artists Series and collaborated with visual artists, Teri Ann Labuwi and CinCin Fang. In 2016, Shu-Chen was commissioned to create a work in response to artist Mary Ann Mears’ sculpture ‘Reston Rondo’. In 2017, Shu-Chen collaborated with two-time Grammy nominee, David Taylor. In 2019 and 2020 Shu-Chen also collaborated and performed with renowned musicians Hsin-Yun Huang (violist), Tom Teasley (percussion), and Chao Tian (dulcimer). In 2020, Shu-Chen was commissioned to create a work in response to artist Sue Wrbican's 50-foot steel sculpture - 'Buoyant Force.' Shu-Chen had an exclusive radio interview with Denise Turney. Shu-Chen also has been a Finalist in the category of Outstanding Choreographer and Outstanding Individual Performer at the Dance MetroDC Awards and is a recipient of the Strauss Artist Grant by the ArtsFairfax.
Shu-Chen has a great passion to pass on her knowledge, experience, and her love of dance to young aspiring dancers. In this regard, she has taught and choreographed many works at Towson University, Virginia Tech, BalletNova Center for Dance, Metropolitan School of the Arts, Ashburn Academy of Dance, Russell School of Ballet, Skye Ballet Center, Classical Ballet Theater and has been a guest instructor at numerous dance schools throughout Taiwan. She is currently on the faculty of BalletNova Center for Dance, The Washington Ballet School, and the Metropolitan School of the Arts, and has served on the Board of Director for Dance MetorDC.
Isabelle Evangelista Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Isabelle Evangelista Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Isabelle Evangelista trained for a number of years at Skye Ballet Center. She was featured in many roles in Skye Ballet Center productions and participated in Youth America Grand Prix, National Ballet Competition and the Etoile Competition.
Isabelle was Student teacher for three years as well as an assistant to Ms. Skye,. She now steps in
Isabelle Evangelista trained for a number of years at Skye Ballet Center. She was featured in many roles in Skye Ballet Center productions and participated in Youth America Grand Prix, National Ballet Competition and the Etoile Competition.
Isabelle was Student teacher for three years as well as an assistant to Ms. Skye,. She now steps into faculty member of the Lower division. Isabelle is also staff support for Mr. and Mrs. Schissler.
Isabelle's positivity, gorgeous smile, gentle character and compassion for others are the perfect traits to be a successful teacher. She is adored and respected by students and parents alike.
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Romina Marasco began her dance journey at the tender age of five and entered the competitive dance scene by six. Her training spans a variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tap. By seven, she had already clinched a Starpower national title. Competing at numerous dance conventions, Romina ear
Romina Marasco began her dance journey at the tender age of five and entered the competitive dance scene by six. Her training spans a variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tap. By seven, she had already clinched a Starpower national title. Competing at numerous dance conventions, Romina earned the Outstanding Dancer Runner-Up title at NYCDA regionals for three consecutive years. She has had the opportunity to work with acclaimed choreographers such as Molly Long and Miranda Davis.
At 14, Romina joined the pre-professional division at Skye Ballet Center to deepen her ballet training. She competed in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), choreographing a contemporary solo that secured a Top 12 spot in the Junior Division. She also received Top 12 honors for her classical variation in the same division. At 15, Romina placed third in the National Ballet Competition. Continuing her success at YAGP, she was awarded Top 12 in the Senior category with her choreography. Romina was also invited to the YAGP finals in New York City.
Romina has portrayed various roles at Skye Ballet, including Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and Lead Mirliton in The Nutcracker. She has been accepted into prestigious ballet summer intensives at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, American Ballet Theater, Next Generation Ballet, and The Joffrey Ballet.
Romina has helped backstage over the past few years in SBC productions. We are thrilled to have her join our team this year!
Karisa Skiba Advanced and Pre Professional Ballet Technique Pointe Variations and Pilate
Karisa Skiba Advanced and Pre Professional Ballet Technique Pointe Variations and Pilate
Romina Marasco Young Dancer,Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Karisa Skiba has been a dear friend of the Schissler’s for 25 years. Karisa has been a guest Ballet Teacher and Pilates Instructor at SBC over the years. Mr. Schissler and she danced the principal roles in Winter Fantasy in 2001 together in the Madison Ballet where she grew up. After retiring from a 13 year professional ballet career as
Karisa Skiba has been a dear friend of the Schissler’s for 25 years. Karisa has been a guest Ballet Teacher and Pilates Instructor at SBC over the years. Mr. Schissler and she danced the principal roles in Winter Fantasy in 2001 together in the Madison Ballet where she grew up. After retiring from a 13 year professional ballet career as a soloist with Milwaukee Ballet, Ms. Skiba received her Power Pilates Comprehensive certification. Her professional teaching experience includes the Milwaukee Ballet School, University of Wisconsin, and many prominent local Pilates and dance schools, as well as having coached dancers for YAGP and World Ballet Competition.
Ms. Skiba is a Pilates and Ballet instructor who is passionate about helping clients develop healthy, strong bodies. Her ballet students can expect inspiration and to hone their technique, alignment, prevent injuries, and develop their artistry.
We are thrilled to have Karisa as part of our SBC Faculty and Community.
Danielle Tuomey Advanced and Pre Professional Ballet Technique Pointe Variations
Karisa Skiba Advanced and Pre Professional Ballet Technique Pointe Variations and Pilate
Charlotte Zatterstrom Intermediate, Advanced, Pre Professional Division, Coaching ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Danielle Tuomey
Graduate of Mercyhurst
University in Erie, Pennsylvania with a BFA in Dance and double minor in Business Administrations and Communications on dance and academic scholarships.
Danielle grew up training in dance and theatre at Dance Unlimited in Frederick, MD as a member of the Dance Unlimited Repertory Company, and Skye B
Danielle Tuomey
Graduate of Mercyhurst
University in Erie, Pennsylvania with a BFA in Dance and double minor in Business Administrations and Communications on dance and academic scholarships.
Danielle grew up training in dance and theatre at Dance Unlimited in Frederick, MD as a member of the Dance Unlimited Repertory Company, and Skye Ballet Center (SBC) in Reston, VA. Some of her highlighted roles include the pas de trois in Mercyhurst University's Swan Lake, Snow Queen in SBC's The Nutcracker, a Stepsister in SBC's Cinderella, Alice and Tweedle Dee in Other Voice's Theatre's (OVT's) The New Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, and a featured dancer in OVT's Jesus Christ Superstar. In addition, she currently dances at basketball and football games as a member and captain of the Mercyhurst University Dance Team. Danielle has also attended the Steps on Broadway Summer Study, Mercyhurst University Summer Dance Experience Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell Summer Intensive, New York City Dance Alliance Outstanding Dancer Summer Experience, Rockettes Summer Intensive, Kennedy Center Ballet and Contemporary Master Class Series, and Mejia Ballet International Summer Intensives.
We are thrilled to have Danielle teaching at SBC, as well as Contemporary Choreography.
Fun fact, Danielle's mother and Ms. Skye danced together and were roomates in Fort Worth Ballet.
Danielle is always a delight in the studio!
Charlotte Zatterstrom Intermediate, Advanced, Pre Professional Division, Coaching ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Karisa Skiba Advanced and Pre Professional Ballet Technique Pointe Variations and Pilate
Charlotte Zatterstrom Intermediate, Advanced, Pre Professional Division, Coaching ; Support staff to Mr. and Mrs. Schissler
Charlotte Zatterstrom has been a student of SBC since the very beginning and trained with Ms. Skye through all levels, Pre Ballet, Young Dancer on through to the Professional Division. Charlotte has danced many leading roles in Skye Ballet Center's productions and has been a part of Mr. and Mrs. Schissler's formative choreography of SBC'
Charlotte Zatterstrom has been a student of SBC since the very beginning and trained with Ms. Skye through all levels, Pre Ballet, Young Dancer on through to the Professional Division. Charlotte has danced many leading roles in Skye Ballet Center's productions and has been a part of Mr. and Mrs. Schissler's formative choreography of SBC's production of the Nutcracker. Charlotte has attended the American Ballet Theater School, and School of American Ballet Summer Intensives. Charlotte has placed Third Place Pre Competitive Classical, Top 12 Junior Classical and Third Place Ensemble as a Senior Division Competitor. Charlotte trained at CPYB for two years and then finalized her Pre Professional training back at SBC. Charlotte was trained to teach young dancers and all levels specifically by Ms. Skye. It has been a goal of Mr. and Mrs. Schissler to mentor Charlotte in her teacher training ever since her young age.
Charlotte was recently a Trainee at Charlotte Ballet where she danced many roles with the company. Feeling passionate about SBC, Charlotte has returned home to continue to support the Beauty, Joy and Passion of SBC by teaching, coaching and choreography. We are thrilled to have Charlotte here at SBC.
Alumni: Summer and School year Guest Faculty, Choreographers
Annabelle Adams Cincinnati Ballet Trainee Ballet San Jose
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Annabelle Adams Cincinnati Ballet Trainee Ballet San Jose
Annabelle Adams began her training with Ms. Skye in 2013. She grew up at Skye ballet Centerand began volunteering as a teaching assistant at age 12. Annabelle has both been on the faculty 2020-21 and 2021-2022 and choreographed for SBC> She spent three summers training at the School of American Ballet and one summer at the Pacific Northwe
Annabelle Adams began her training with Ms. Skye in 2013. She grew up at Skye ballet Centerand began volunteering as a teaching assistant at age 12. Annabelle has both been on the faculty 2020-21 and 2021-2022 and choreographed for SBC> She spent three summers training at the School of American Ballet and one summer at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School. Annabelle placed Top 12 Junior and Senior Divisions at Youth America Grand Prix. Annabelle has been the recipient of the Ballet in the City and John Buster Scholarship. Annabelle was featured in many of Skye Ballet Center's productions from Clara to Sugar Plum in the nutcracker. She was a Trainee for two seasons at Cincinnati Ballet Roles she has performed include Russian Girl from Serenade, Corps in Balanchine's Valse fantasies, Waltz and Swan girl in Kirk Peterson's Swan Lake , Liberty Bell solo from Balanchine's Stars and Stripes and Emerald in Pamela Robinson's Aladdin. Annabelle also danced with San Jose Dance Theater and was featured as Princess Florine in Sleeping Beauty.
Annabelle is now working and teaching in Cincinnati Ohio and we look forward to having her visit soon!
Isabella Mudrick Brigham Young University Dance Company
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Annabelle Adams Cincinnati Ballet Trainee Ballet San Jose
Isabella Mudrick has been dancing for 16 years, the majority of her training at Skye Ballet Center, where she danced the roles of Clara, Sugar Plum, and Dewdrop in The Nutcracker, and the titular role in Cinderella, among others. Isabella was a multi-year participant in the prestigious Kennedy Center Master Class Series in Washington, DC
Isabella Mudrick has been dancing for 16 years, the majority of her training at Skye Ballet Center, where she danced the roles of Clara, Sugar Plum, and Dewdrop in The Nutcracker, and the titular role in Cinderella, among others. Isabella was a multi-year participant in the prestigious Kennedy Center Master Class Series in Washington, DC and has participated in various ballet competitions, including the Youth America Grand Prix semifinals where she placed top 12 three times and first place in the Senior Classical Division in 2019. She is now a scholarship member of BYU’s Theatre Ballet, where she has performed in Paquita, George Balanchine’s Serenade, Gerald Arpino’s Reflections (3rd pas) and Birthday Variations (pink girl), and Odette in Swan Lake.
We are thrilled to have her back this summer at SBC teaching, choreographing and sharing her inspiring beauty and talent.
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Sophia Pinkham began dancing at the age of 3 and began training on a pre-professional level at 13. She started assisting teachers at age 11. Throughout high school she performed many leading roles at Skye Ballet Center in VA. She competed in YAGP and placed top twelve her senior year. She taught ballet classes at Skye Ballet Center, Thorn
Sophia Pinkham began dancing at the age of 3 and began training on a pre-professional level at 13. She started assisting teachers at age 11. Throughout high school she performed many leading roles at Skye Ballet Center in VA. She competed in YAGP and placed top twelve her senior year. She taught ballet classes at Skye Ballet Center, Thorne of Grace School of Dance, and Plies and Piques during high school. After high school, Sophia was a trainee with Nashville Ballet Company for two years. She was also hired as a teacher’s assistant, substitute teacher, and taught during summer camps. In April of 2019, she collaborated in the independent performance “Fine Lines Between” as a dancer and choreographer. Summer of 2019 Sophia guest taught ballet and modern at Skye Ballet Center. She has also worked as a choreographer for YAGP competition pieces. Sophia now studies kinesiology and dance at Eastern University.
Isabel Robles Ballet Hispanico JMU Dance
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
Sophia Pinkham Nashville Ballet Trainee Eastern University
Isabel Robles was born in Arlington, Virginia and began training in ballet at age 4. At the Classical Ballet Theatre she trained in the styles of ballet, jazz, Horton, Graham, character dance, and contemporary forms. Isabel was a scholarship student at The Houston Ballet program in 2013 where she performed works of Stanton Welsh, George B
Isabel Robles was born in Arlington, Virginia and began training in ballet at age 4. At the Classical Ballet Theatre she trained in the styles of ballet, jazz, Horton, Graham, character dance, and contemporary forms. Isabel was a scholarship student at The Houston Ballet program in 2013 where she performed works of Stanton Welsh, George Balanchine, David Lichine, and John Neumeier. During high school, she attended the Washington Ballet, where she worked with Julie Kent and Xiomara Reyes and performed with the company in “The Nutcracker.” In May 2022 Isabel graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in Dance. This is Isabel’s first season with Ballet Hispánico.
Isabel is a former student of Ms. Skye and has choreographed several solos and pieces on SBC dancers. We love having Isabel as a frequent guest teacher.
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
Madeline Skaggs began her dance training at the age of eight. She
began her pre-professional training at Skye Ballet Center in 2013, under
the direction of Jody Skye Schissler and Allen Schissler. She attended
summer programs at Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet West, and
American Ballet Theater. She furthered her education by joining th
Madeline Skaggs began her dance training at the age of eight. She
began her pre-professional training at Skye Ballet Center in 2013, under
the direction of Jody Skye Schissler and Allen Schissler. She attended
summer programs at Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet West, and
American Ballet Theater. She furthered her education by joining the
School of Pennsylvania Ballet as a trainee and worked alongside the
company is George Balanchine's The Nutcracker and Angel Corella's
Le Corsaire. Madeline joined the Louisville Ballet as a Studio Company
Member in 2019. At Louisville Ballet she has had the opportunity to
perform roles in Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow, Val Caniparoli's
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker, Robert Curran's Giselle, Kentucky
Volume 1, and Swan Lake. She has performed in works by George
Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, Andread Schermoly and Adam Hougland.
Madelien has coached many of the dancers in YAGP the past few years and has choreographed solos and Ensemble pieces for SBC, including Otto which placed Third and was invited to the YAGP Finals in 2022.
Madeline will continue teaching and coaching this summer before attending Columbia University in the Fall but we know she will be back to visit, coach, support and teach!
Mckenna Ulbrick Washington Ballet and Grand Rapids Ballet
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
Madeline Skaggs Columbia University SBC Faculty 2022-2023 Louisville Ballet Second Company Philadelphia School of Ballet
McKenna Ulbrick began at Skye Ballet Center in 2015. At SBC, she danced many roles including Clara in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and the Les Sylphides pas. From there, she attended the ABT Young Dancer Program and The Rock School for Dance Education’s summer program, where she earned a full scholarship to train. She trained at the Rock a
McKenna Ulbrick began at Skye Ballet Center in 2015. At SBC, she danced many roles including Clara in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and the Les Sylphides pas. From there, she attended the ABT Young Dancer Program and The Rock School for Dance Education’s summer program, where she earned a full scholarship to train. She trained at the Rock and was invited to attend The Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow, Russia where she trained in ballet and took Russian language courses. The summer after, McKenna attended San Francisco Ballet School’s summer intensive, where she was accepted and earned a scholarship to the school. She had the opportunity to perform alongside the company. McKenna has placed 3rd in the Junior Classical and 2nd in the Senior Classical categories at YAGP and has been invited to finals multiple times. McKenna was most recently a Trainee with The Washington Ballet, where she performed in Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker with the company. She also performed as 3rd shade in La Bayadere pas de trois, La Esmeralda soloist, and The Queen of Dryads, Kitri’s friend, and bridesmaid in Don Quixote in Trainee performances.
Mckenna is excited to join Grand Rapids Ballet in the Fall.
Izzy Wolf Point Park University Dance
Cheryl Burnett Support Staff Lower Division
Cheryl Burnett Support Staff Lower Division
Isabelle ((zzy)Wolf trained at Skye Ballet Center. She has also trained summers at NW Dance Project, Motion X and Hope Boyken. Izzy was a select member of the Kennedy Center Contemporary Series for two years.
Izzy is currently attending Point Park University Dance Program on scholarship.
Izzy has become an integral part of the SBC Summer I
Isabelle ((zzy)Wolf trained at Skye Ballet Center. She has also trained summers at NW Dance Project, Motion X and Hope Boyken. Izzy was a select member of the Kennedy Center Contemporary Series for two years.
Izzy is currently attending Point Park University Dance Program on scholarship.
Izzy has become an integral part of the SBC Summer Intensive as well as choreographer for our Contemporary Solos and group pieces.
Izzy is a strong force of creativity and talent!
Izzy has taught at SBC Summer Intensive the past few summers. They have also choreographed many solos and Ensemble pieces for SBC, including Otto which placed Third Place Ensemble and was invited to the YAGP Finals in 2022.
Cheryl Burnett Support Staff Lower Division
Cheryl Burnett Support Staff Lower Division
Cheryl Burnett Support Staff Lower Division
Cheryl Burnett, or "Ms. Cheryl" as she has lovingly been called all these years at SBC, remains an important part of SBC. Since the inception of SBC, Ms. Cheryl has been involved in helping with all of the SBC productions and overseeing the younger level dancers. Ms. Cheryl has taught the Pre Ballet classes, under the guidance and trainin
Cheryl Burnett, or "Ms. Cheryl" as she has lovingly been called all these years at SBC, remains an important part of SBC. Since the inception of SBC, Ms. Cheryl has been involved in helping with all of the SBC productions and overseeing the younger level dancers. Ms. Cheryl has taught the Pre Ballet classes, under the guidance and training of Ms. Skye. Ms. Cheryl grew up in Reston Virginia and trained with Ms. Skye at the Conservatory Ballet as a young child. When she heard of the opening of SBC, she immediately wanted to be involved. Ms. Cheryl will continue as a supportive SBC team member .