Willie Anderson  (Staff Associate/Instructor) Mr. Anderson is a highly accomplished and multi-talented ballet teacher and choreographer with an impressive 20 years of professional performance experience. His dedication to the art form is evident in the versatility and passion he brings to every aspect of his work.

Mr. Anderson’s ballet training began at the D.M. Therrell High School, where he honed his technical skills. He later furthered his ballet education at the renowned Ballethnic Academy of Dance, where he refined and redefined his technique to an exceptional level.

After his extensive training, Mr. Anderson joined the esteemed Ballethnic Dance Company, where he gained invaluable professional experience performing classical ballet. He excelled in numerous principal roles, showcasing his artistry and technical prowess. Mr. Anderson’s talents were further recognized when he was invited to dance with the renowned Cleveland San Jose Ballet and Ballet San Jose, where he continued to captivate audiences with his mesmerizing performances.

Following his illustrious performance career, Mr. Anderson transitioned into the role of educator, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with aspiring dancers. He ventured abroad, accepting a position as a ballet instructor at Guangxi University in Nanning, China. Mr. Anderson’s expertise and leadership skills were further recognized when he was appointed as the Ballet Master for the prestigious Chongqing Ballet Company in Chongqing, China, where he honed the skills of the company’s dancers for seven successful years.

Driven by his passion for nurturing the next generation of ballet artists, Mr. Anderson eventually returned to his roots at the Ballethnic Dance Company. At Ballethnic, he is dedicated to imparting all that he has learned throughout his illustrious career, inspiring and guiding the talented dancers within the Ballethnic community.