Artistry in motion

Whether you enter our studio with years of experience or are setting foot on the stage for the very first time, John Carroll’s dance programs are designed for all students with a passion for movement and artistry.

Department Chair
Laura Ward-Moran
Director of Student Activities, College Preparatory Dance Program Director, Ballet Academy Director

"Alice in Wonderland" Ballet Adaptation, Saturday Show

Saturday, May 11 • 1:00 p.m. • Auditorium

Don't miss your chance to travel with us down the rabbit hole as we present to you a ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Brought to you by the John Carroll School Ballet Academy and members of our high school College Preparatory Dance Program, you won't want to miss this performance full of folly, whimsy and light-hearted fun!

"Alice in Wonderland" Ballet Adaptation, Friday Show

Friday, May 10 • 7:00 p.m. • Auditorium

Don't miss your chance to travel with us down the rabbit hole as we present to you a ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Brought to you by the John Carroll School Ballet Academy and members of our high school College Preparatory Dance Program, you won't want to miss this performance full of folly, whimsy and light-hearted fun!

College Preparatory Dance Program

The John Carroll School College Preparatory Dance Program was established to provide conservatory-level dance education in an academic setting structured to support proper dancer development within a realistic schedule.

Opportunities to move for all ages

In addition to the curricular dance offerings, John Carroll offers extracurricular dance for ages five through adult through the on-campus Academy of Performing Arts and Dance.

Ballet Academy

Under the direction of Laura Ward-Moran, Director of the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program, the Ballet Academy provides a structured, anatomically safe learning environment for students to obtain, grow and expand upon a proper ballet foundation.