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THE ACADEMY
International Ballet Academy offers world-class ballet training rooted in the Vaganova method, renowned for developing strong, expressive, and technically proficient dancers. Our accomplished faculty brings decades of professional experience, nurturing each student’s potential in a disciplined yet supportive environment.
MEET THE ACADEMY DIRECTOR
ADAIR KEMPF
Adair joins the IB team with over 20 years of experience in the ballet industry. Originally from Greenville, SC Adair graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts & Humanities, going on to receive a BFA in Dance Performance from Butler University. She danced professionally with Charleston Ballet Theatre (Charleston, SC) and Carolina Ballet Theatre (Greenville, SC), working with renowned choreographers such as Alonzo King and Dwight Rhoden. As a teacher, Adair has worked with students from pre-ballet through pre-professional, and coached advanced students for competitions including the Youth American Grand Prix. Most recently Adair served as the Dance Department Administrative Assistant, Ballet Faculty, and Summer Dance Immersion Director at South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. IB is thrilled to have Adair in this pivotal roll.
CLASSES
International Ballet provides Vaganova-based classical ballet and supplemental dance training and opportunities to Upstate area dancers. IB provides the quality education that students need to achieve their greatest potential in ballet, while teaching the life skills required to succeed in anything else that they choose to pursue beyond dance.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
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