Mission
Formerly known as the Parents’ Association, the Parent Circle continues the longstanding tradition of supporting the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education (CDE) in its mission of training and inspiring dancers. From its earliest days, the Parents’ Association served as a vital partner, offering support, providing volunteers, and helping foster a sense of belonging within the CDE community. Parents of enrolled students were automatically welcomed as members, with regular meetings posted in studio lobbies and open to families at every level. Through its collective volunteer efforts, the Parents’ Association historically contributed more than $50,000 per year in support of the CDE’s mission.
It is not the mission of the Parent Circle to address questions or concerns about curriculum, placement, or policies. Such questions and discussions should be directed to Dean Sharon Story at sstory@atlantaballet.com.
Objectives
Building a strong, inclusive community among CDE families
Supporting performances, events, and student experiences through coordinated volunteer efforts
Improving communication so parents feel informed, prepared, and connected
Continuing the rich legacy of parent involvement in supporting CDE’s mission
Creating opportunities for feedback, collaboration, and meaningful contribution
Parent Circle Leads
Academy Level Parent Circle Leads
Academy 1–3 Parent Circle Mentor: Arden Rowland
Academy 2: Cat Gayle & Aimee Nix
Academy 3: Kristin Bayless & Becky Campbell
Academy 4–6 Parent Circle Mentor: Allegra Lawrence Hardy
Academy 4: Heather Preston
Academy 5: Nandi Canty
Academy 6: Katie Bevans
Satellite Location Parent Circle Leads
Buckhead Centre: Rachel Schaler
Virginia-Highland Centre: Susan Lin
Parent Partnership Program
The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education welcomes CDE parents to join our Parent Partnership Program. Enjoy $15 adult classes as part of our AOD Parent program!
This offer is available at all three Centre locations for the school year! Enroll at any Centre front desk or contact adultopendivision@atlantaballet.com.
Note: If your child decides to withdraw from the CDE, your partnership will be discontinued. At this time you must pay the regular rates. In order to continue to receive this discount from year to year, you must fill out a Parent Partnership form at the beginning of each school year.