Miami Valley Ballet Theatre

09/14/2026

MVBT is proud to be participating in Pyramid Hill's Art Fair this year! Catch us at the 'Age of Stone' sculpture Saturday September 26th at 2 PM for a beautiful afternoon of dance. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

09/13/2026

Saturdays at the studio 💕🎶🩰🧑‍🩰

Caregiver and me classes with so many smiles, contemporary classes working hard, level 5 ballet and friends !! We love seeing all of these faces 😊

09/11/2026

Friday Teacher Feature!

Danita Scoggins is an experienced dance educator with more than 30 years of teaching and professional performance experience. She holds a BFA in Dance from Wright State University, where she also taught for seven years, and her performance career includes featured work with Asuka (Japan) and Holland America Cruise Lines, as well as a three-year run in Branson, Missouri. She has also performed at venues including Kings Island, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Sorg Opera, and with the Middletown Symphony, and served as children’s rehearsal assistant to Mrs. DeWeese with the Moscow Ballet Company.

Danita is a valued member of Miami Valley Ballet Theatre faculty and deeply enjoys working with its dancers as they grow in both technique and artistry. She finds great joy in watching students develop confidence and evolve through performance, and she is passionate about supporting their progress over time.

Grateful to be part of the MVBT community, Danita values the supportive, family-like environment and is proud to contribute to a program that emphasizes strong training, artistic development, and meaningful performance experiences.

Check out Danita and all of our amazing faculty on our beautiful new website! https://www.mvbtdance.org/terms-and-conditions

09/08/2026

Miss Niarra shared some exciting news at our staff meeting Sunday!! She got engaged!
Congratulations 💍🥰

09/05/2026

Today, on International Day of Charity, we celebrate the power of giving and the incredible impact our community has on the arts.

As a nonprofit organization, Miami Valley Ballet Theatre relies on the generosity of donors to provide high quality dance education, create meaningful performance opportunities, and make the arts accessible through scholarships and community outreach.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us inspire the next generation of dancers, artists, and leaders.

If MVBT has touched your life or you believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance, please consider making a donation today. Together, we can keep the arts thriving in our community.

Contact us today to donate. https://www.mvbtdance.org/contact

09/04/2026

❤️🧑‍🩰🕺🏼💃🏻👯‍♂️

Dance is more than movement—it’s brain work. 🧠

Research highlighted by the National Endowment for the Arts explores how dance engages memory, attention, spatial awareness, and social cognition.
Every class, rehearsal, and movement experience is an opportunity to think, connect, discover, and grow. Just one more reason to celebrate the power of dance education. ✨

Source: National Endowment for the Arts, “Quick Study,” November 2024.

09/04/2026

Friday Teacher Feature (of course she's also the educational outreach expert here at MVBT too)

Teresa is a faculty member at Miami Valley Ballet Theatre with a strong focus on community engagement and dance education development. Within MVBT, she plays a key role in expanding outreach initiatives and strengthening programming that connects the studio to the broader community, ensuring that dance education is accessible, meaningful, and sustainable for a wide range of students.

Her work is especially centered on developing and supporting MVBT’s partnerships with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, as well as continuing to grow the Without Limits program. Through these initiatives, Teresa helps create pathways for students who may not otherwise have access to formal dance training, while fostering environments that emphasize confidence, discipline, and creative expression.

With extensive experience in dance education, Teresa brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach to curriculum and program development. Her work at MVBT reflects a deep commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and the belief that dance can serve as a powerful tool for personal and community growth.

Check out Teresa and all of our amazing faculty on our beautiful new website! https://www.mvbtdance.org/terms-and-conditions

09/04/2026

A little Thursday improv magic ✨

09/03/2026

Throw back to last year's lovely waltz of the flowers scene!

09/02/2026

We are getting so close to the start of our 2026 Nutcracker season! It is one of our favorite times of year here at MVBT, and we can't wait to share this year's holiday season with you.

Did you know every year, we update a group of costumes? What do you think is getting a change this year?