STAFF

Leslie started her dance training at age six in Marietta and continued her dance studies in Mississippi and with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. At age 16 she came to study with Decatur School of Ballet. After graduating from Texas Christian University as a ballet major in 1986, Leslie returned to teach and dance with our school and company. In July of 2018, Leslie purchased Decatur School of Ballet and became Artistic Director of Decatur City Dance.

Elizabeth came to know the lobby at Decatur School of Ballet when her daughter, Anne, began dance training in 1998, and has worked at our school since 2001. A former piano teacher and choir director, Elizabeth appreciates the variety of personalities and music that flows through the studio doors. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys choral singing, reading and cooking.

Virginia has been associated with Decatur School of Ballet since 1969. Both her daughters, Heather and Heidi, studied with our school and danced with our company. Virginia served as secretary and a member of the board of directors of our dance company for many years. A teacher with Atlanta City Schools and DeKalb County schools for 16 years, Virginia has worked at our school since 1989. As our staff artist, she decorates our bulletin boards, programs and flyers with her artwork. Her other hours are filled with stitchery, sewing, volunteering at Fernbank Museum, and enjoying time with her grandchildren.

Heidi started her dance training at age six at Decatur School of Ballet and continued to dance in the company until she graduated from high school. In the summer of 1987, she participated in the Governor's Honors Dance program. She trained as a demonstrator and teacher in younger children's classes at our school. While earning a B.F.A. in Arts Management from Brenau Women's College, Heidi danced with the Gainesville Ballet Company.