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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.

New Semester Announcements We hope you had a relaxing break! As summer comes to a close, our fall semester will bring a host of new classes and exciting performances. The studio opens up September 9th for Advanced, High Intermediate and Low Intermediate dancers. We are so excited to have you in the studio and ease you back into dancing. more
Summer Dance Recap & New ARB Apprentices This summer, our amazing and dedicated dancers participated in the Opus summer intensive program to strengthen their skills. This program is designed to help our dancers grow physically and creatively while preparing for our annual Concert in the Park Performance. Students trained daily in multiple ballet, tap, jazz, modern, pointe, and hip hop classes. We believe that our dancers should be well rounded and exposed to various styles that will benefit their dance careers. more
42nd Annual Spring Dance Concert Last weekend, the dancers of Opus II Dance Studio and Ashland Regional Ballet presented a wonderful 42nd annual Spring Dance Concert! This incredible display of talent highlighted dancers of all ages and experience levels, giving them the opportunity 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