Central WisconsinCentral School Wisconsin of Ballet, School is proudof Ballet, to announceis proud to their announce 50th Anniversary theirSeason 46th beginning Season inbeginning September in 2019. September Acclaimed 2015. as one of the mostAcclaimed innovative as one and of theartistically most innovative creative classicaland artistically ballet creative classical ballet Schools in the Midwest, CWSB Schools in thewill Midwest, host a CWSByear full will of host exciting a year eventsfull of exciting from costume/ events, performances,scenery and workshops. displays toIt willspecial be an dance unforgettable performances year. and workshops. It will be an unforgettable year. In 1969, WaltraudIn 1969, and Waltraud Jack Karkar and opened Jack Karkar the doors opened to the the Central doors Wisconsin Schoolto the of Ballet in Wausau,Central WisconsinWI. Classes Schoolwere taught of Ballet in the in Wausau, WI. Classes were taught living room of the Karkar’s Victorianin homethe living on McIndoe room of St., the but Karkar’s soon Jack Karkar Executive Director found the need to expand. In 1976Victorian the CWSB home moved on McIndoe St., but soon found the need to into a brand new, state of theexpand. arts school In 1976 that the CWSB moved into a soon was making a namebrand for itself new, through state of out the the arts Country, school that playing soon host to remarkablewas making guest a name teachers, for itself companies through and out the Country. playing host to remarkable young dancers.guest CWSB teachers, is also companies the home toand Wausau young Dance Theatre,dancers. the regional CWSB performing is also the company home to Wausau Dance Theatre, the regional of the School.performing company of the School. Founder andFounder Artistic Director,and Artistic Waltraud Director, Karkar Waltraud Karkar established the Marissa Mayer & Waltraud Karkar establishedSchool thewith Schoolthe vision with ofthe creating vision the highest quality dance education facilityof creating in the region.the highest After yearsquality of dance extensive training in Europe and in the United States, she has been featured in Dance Magazine, “Great Startseducation Series” facilityas one ofin thethe great region. After American teachers, the recipient of the yearsfirst honorary of extensive degree training from the in Europe Isadora Duncan International Institute, andand awardedin the United States, she has been the Wisconsin Dance Councils highest honor- the Career Distinction Award. featured in Dance Magazine, “Great Starts Series” as one of the great American MarissaToday Mayer CWSB & Waltraud is an Karkar internationally recognized dance training institute offering outstandingteachers, dance the recipient of the first honorary degree from instructionthe Isadora for Duncan over 46International years. It hasInstitute, brought and in awarded the Wisconsin Dance Councilsteaching highest greats honor- including the Career Vladlien Distinction Semenov, Award. former head master of the Vaganova School, (St. Petersburg) American Ballet Today CWSBTheatre is an internationally Ballet Mistress recognized Irina Kolpakova, dance training institute offering Joffrey Ballet Mistress Charthel Arthur outstanding anddance New instruction York City for Ballet over 40 Mistress years. It hasGarielle brought i n teaching greatsWhittle, including drawing Vladlienstudents fromSemenov, as far formeraway head masteras of Italy, the Kenya,Vaganova Taiwan School, and Dubai. (St. Petersburg) The School even produced the first American to perform American Balletwith Theatre the Boshoi Ballet Ballet Mistress in Russia. Irina Kolpakova, Joffrey BalletCWSB’s Mistress annual Charthel production Arthur and of New the YorkNutcracker City Ballet Mistresswas Garielle declared Whittle, in Newsweek drawing students Magazine from as as“one Kelly Kohnert in “Cats” far away as Italy, Kenya, Taiwan and Dubai. The School even produced the first American to perform with the Boshoi Ballet in Russia. CWSB’s annual production of the Nutcracker was declared in Newsweek Magazine as “one of the Nation’s nine most notable Nutcrackers”; cited as “the most enchanting” by Midwest Express Airlines Magazine; and pronounced “A Nutcracker to Remember” in Wisconsin Trails, Great Weekend Adventures, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In 2004, at the invitation of Moritz Landgraf Von Hessen und bei Rhein, WDT toured Germany culminating in performances at the Darmstadter Residenzfestspiele. Kelly Kohnert in “Cats” The Central Wisconsin School of Ballet looks toward the future as we train the next generation of dancers. CWSB is honored to be a part of Wausau’s cultural landscape bringing our audiences high-caliber productions that inspire, amaze and entertain. In our 4th decade, we are committed to providing students with a strong foundation in classical technique; instilling a commitment to the art form; and striving to elicit a joy of dancing. Karissa Stitch CWSB distinguished students and • Sarah Bromann – City Dance, graduates include: Milwaukee and Disney Production • Patrik Kasper – Joffrey • Margot Vetter – Director of Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet Theatre Engagements at Notre • Karissa Stich and Melissa Dame University Anderson – Milwaukee Ballet • Jeanene Russell Perry – Boshoi Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre • Kelly Kohnert – who has appeared in many musical theater and touring shows that include Mame at the • Lisa Schmidt – Nashville Kennedy Center, Mary Poppins, • Marissa Mayer – CEO of Yahoo. Cats, The Hot Mikado and the com Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show. • Many students continue their academic studies at the nation’s • Rachel Freeberg – Interlochen Arts top colleges and universities. 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