Ballet Dalton

Ballet Dalton was established in 1991 for pre-professional students of Dalton School of Ballet, now the Creative Arts Guild.  Our mission is to offer these students the same opportunities that they might have in a larger city as well as to educate our local audiences with a better understanding of quality dance.  Ballet Dalton strives to place these students on a professional track so they may continue their career in dance, whether it is teaching or performance, beyond the high school experience.  The company’s commitment to quality has produced a polished group of more advanced dancers who perform a varied repertoire of classical, modern, jazz and other contemporary works.  Ballet Dalton has also had an impressive number of students accepted into the Georgia Governor’s Honors program over the years.  The Company’s season includes an annual winter production of The Snow Queen, a spring concert and recital, and various community performances.

For information about our dance classes and company, go to our Registration Portal, or contact jessies@creativeartsguild.org

WINNER: BEST DANCE STUDIO
CHATTANOOGA TIMES FREE PRESS' NORTH GEORGIA BEST OF THE BEST 2022, 2025, 2026

2026 STUDENT ARTS EXPO STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHED PIECE - "RIBS"
Music: "Ribs" by Lorde

Master Tier dancers of Ballet Dalton are proud to present this piece to you! As a group they worked to select the music, the theme, and came up with the movements that will be shown in the dance. Monica Velasquez. This dance transforms friendship into movement. The dancers drew inspiration from their own memories and experiences that come from knowing each other deeply. The choreography reflects the way friendships evolve yet remain grounding, and each movement mirrors how the dancers have worked together to form a tight knit group - one that is able to work hard and choreograph a dance together. The song reflects how friendship can be a source of comfort, and that is definitely the case for this group.

Ballet Dalton Master Tier Dancers:

Aria Fraire, Khloe Moser, Isabella Ramirez, Mary Sharp, Grace Shatz, Eva Talbot, and Monica Velasquez

2026-2027 Season Ballet Dalton Roster