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Welcome to Ashland Regional Ballet

Home Of Opus II Dance Studio - Official School of the Ashland Regional Ballet. Our faculty and staff will do everything in our power to provide a high-quality dance education and a wonderful dancing experience.

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Our Company

Founded in 1982 by Hellie Schussler on the rich traditions of classical ballet, Ashland Regional Ballet (ARB) was founded as an outgrowth of Opus II Dance Studio, Official School of The Ashland Regional Ballet.

Our School

Teaching dance as a performing art. Our curriculum is based upon a sound background in ballet technique, adding elective subjects for the purpose of expanding style and skill.

Our Home

Located in historic downtown Ashland, in a building facing both Main St. and 2nd Street.

Nutcracker Season Begins! The auditions are complete, the cast list is posted, costumes are being fitted, and rehearsals have begun! Although it is only the beginning of October, Christmas comes early for dancers of Opus II Dance Studio and Ashland Regional Ballet. more
Origin of Choreography Showcase Take a glance back at how Choreography Showcase began with Opus II Dance Studio Founder, Hellie Schussler. The year was 1986. We were in our 2 nd studio space, 19 East Third Street (the old Sharp’s Grocery Store Warehouse). It was dingy and cold – but it was a good place for us. We liked it. Our first Stravinsky was created there, as was our first production of The Little Mermaid. more
Upcoming Performance: Choreography Showcase! Our 37th annual Choreography Showcase tickets are on sale now! Come see original dances, choreographed by Opus II Dance Studio students and Ashland Regional Ballet members. Choreography showcase allows dancers to express creativity through their choice of music and favorite genre of dance more

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“ I just wanted to thank you for all the help and guidance this company has given me through-out the many years I have been here. Also, I wanted to say thanks for all the great experience it has given me. I know for a fact that I am the person I am because of the discipline the company has taught me. I also know this is a fact because my Mom & Dad tell me so all the time! ” - Jesse Keller, Alumna & Professional Dancer