Beyond the Barre

The BtB June Summer Intensive is off to a great start! We are super excited to welcome Contemporary Instructor, Sadale Warner, and her positive energy to our teaching team.

Sadale spent her undergrad years at The University of the Arts, where she received her BFA in Dance under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. During undergrad she’s performed works by Gary Jeter, Robert Battle, Katie Sword. During her senior year she became a dance artist with Eleone Dance Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) as a 1st company member (2017-2019) under the Direction of Shawn-Lamere Williams. Performing works by Dara J Meredith, Wayne St.David, Molly Misgalla. This was her first professional company experience before DCDC.

During Sadale’s DCDC career so far she’s been able to work with choreographers such as Tommie-Waheed Evans, Rennie Harris, Amy Hall Garner, Winifred Harris and more! She been blessed to receive the roll “Blue Girl” in Talley Beaty’s “The Stack Up” and also had the opportunity to perform Paul Taylor’s “Esplanade” at our home theatre, at The Joyce and at American Dance Festival (2025).

Sadale is always on a mission to improve her artistry as a dance artist, instructor/choreographer! She enjoys giving back to generations after, creating/making work and always looking forward to what she can explore through her craft.

Can’t wait for what’s to come with you, Ms. Sadale🩵

We are thrilled to welcome former BtB instructor Jhaelin McQuay back to Cincinnati this week! 🩵

- who is an amazing artist with Dance Theatre of Harlem - will be back in the BtB studio for classes, private lessons, and our June Summer Intensive — which begins just ONE WEEK from today!

This is such an exciting opportunity for our dancers to learn from his incredible artistry, professional experience, and thoughtful coaching.

🩰 Ballet Technique Classes
📅 Monday, 5/26 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, 5/28 | 5:00–7:00 PM

⭐ Private Lessons Available
📅 Tuesday, 5/27

Jhaelin’s inspiring teaching and deep understanding of classical technique continue to make a lasting impact on our dancers, and we are beyond excited to have him back at BtB as we kick off an incredible summer of training.

The BtB June Summer Intensive begins on June 1st — don’t miss this amazing chance to train with our talented current and guest faculty!

📩 Message us to reserve a private lesson spot or enroll today at https://app.thestudiodirector.com/beyondthebarrellc/portal.sd

In 2 short weeks we will welcome Nick Mullikin to teach Week 2 of our June Summer Intensive at Beyond the Barre, 6/9–6/12.

Nick Mullikin currently serves as the Artistic Director of Nashville Ballet and brings with him an extraordinary wealth of professional experience as both an accomplished performer and visionary leader in the ballet world.

Prior to his current role, Nick enjoyed an impressive performing career with companies including:
▪️ Nashville Ballet
▪️ Oregon Ballet Theatre
▪️ Tulsa Ballet

Throughout his career, he has performed leading roles in classical and contemporary works by some of ballet’s most celebrated choreographers, developing a reputation for both exceptional artistry and technical excellence.

As Artistic Director of Nashville Ballet, Nick is deeply committed to advancing ballet through innovative programming, artistic mentorship, and cultivating the next generation of dancers. His leadership and passion for excellence continue to shape one of the nation’s most respected ballet organizations.

This is such an incredible opportunity for our dancers to learn from an artist and leader with world-class professional experience, artistic vision, and invaluable insight into today’s professional ballet world.

We cannot wait to welcome Me. Nick back to the BtB community this June! 💙

Register for BtB’s Summer Intensive today at beyondthebarre.co

We are BEYOND excited to welcome Raúl Casasola to teach at our upcoming June Summer Intensive at Beyond the Barre, 6/1-6/5. ENROLL TODAY!!

Raúl Casasola currently serves as a Principal Teacher with the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet & Head of the Adult Division. He was also a Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet for 10 incredible seasons.

Born in Madrid, Spain, Raúl trained at the renowned Víctor Ullate School of Dance before performing professionally throughout Europe and the United States with companies including:
▪️ Compañía Nacional de Danza 2
▪️ Ballet de l’Opera National du Rhin
▪️ Boston Ballet
▪️ The Joffrey Ballet

His extraordinary performing career includes works by some of the most influential choreographers in the world, including George Balanchine, Jiří Kylián, Maurice Béjart, Wayne McGregor, Jerome Robbins, Ohad Naharin, Alexander Ekman, Gerald Arpino, and many more.

In addition to his extensive professional performance career, Raúl brings a wealth of teaching knowledge, artistry, and mentorship to the next generation of dancers through his work with the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet.

This is such an incredible opportunity for our dancers to learn from an artist and educator with world-class experience, passion, and artistry. We cannot wait to welcome him to the BtB community this June! 💙

Register for BtB’s Sumner Intensive today at https://app.thestudiodirector.com/beyondthebarrellc/portal.sd

Photo by Cheryl Mann
Read Raúl’s full bio: https://joffrey.org/education/graingeracademy/about/leadership/raul-casasola/

A heartfelt thank you to Melissa Gelfin for sharing your artistry, knowledge, and inspiration with the dancers at Beyond the Barre. 🤍

It is such a gift for our students to learn from a dancer and artist of your caliber. The passion, professionalism, and encouragement you bring into the studio makes such an impact on the dancers. We are so grateful!

Wishing you nothing but continued success in your next chapter. Our Beyond the Barre community and Cincinnati will miss you so much! ✨

✨ Throwback Thursday: Alice in Wonderland 2019 ✨

Before the magic returns to the stage this weekend… let’s take a trip down the rabbit hole to BtB’s 2019 production of Alice in Wonderland 🐇🎩💫

From tiny dancers bringing the story to life for the very first time, to unforgettable characters like the Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, and our whimsical Mini Mad Hatters — this production was filled with imagination, growth, and so many special memories.

It’s incredible to look back and see how much our dancers have grown. Many of those young performers from 2019 are now taking on leading roles in this year’s production… a full-circle moment that makes this weekend even more meaningful. ❤️

At Beyond the Barre, these moments are what it’s all about — not just the performance, but the journey, the memories, and the dancers we become along the way.

✨ And now… we’re ready to do it all again.

Don’t be late for this very important date — Alice in Wonderland returns to the stage THIS weekend! 🎟️🐇💐

5/2 & 5/3, 12pm & 4pm, Wyoming High School Pendery Center for the Arts

Tickets www.beyondthebarre.co

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