Est. 1972
JSSB Parents, Students, & Guests,
We are monitoring the latest news about COVID-19 (coronavirus). With the health and safety of our patrons, community, artists, and workforce as our first priority, JSSB remains responsive to changing conditions surrounding COVID-19.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to re-schedule all classes for the week of March 16 - March 21. Our school will be closed for all classes or rehearsals during this week.
Our Spring Break is still scheduled for March 23 – March 29. Makeup classes will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
During this time, we will continue to provide updates via email, as well as on our website and social media channels. Due to the closure of our office, we will not be available by phone, but will be available for your inquiries via email at .
Thank you for your understanding during this rapidly evolving situation.
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WELCOME
Welcome to the Judith Svalander School of Ballet, home of the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre, resident dance company of the Woodstock Opera House. In this unique suburban school, completely dedicated to the development of well-balanced performers through dance, the student has the opportunity to enrich their life through professional training combining the skills and the joy of movement and music.
WHAT WE TEACH
JSSB is a ballet school that honors the teaching of classical ballet as the premier training of young children. We use techniques founded in the major classical ballet styles of the Italian and French to begin; as training advances, the school incorporates the English, Danish (Bournonville), and Russian methods.
WATCH US
PERFORM
The Judith Svalander Dance Theatre (JSDT), based in Crystal Lake, was founded in 1979 by Judith Svalander and has grown out of the pre-professional level dance program at JSSB. Each year, the JSDT performs the Nutcracker and a spring showcase as the resident dance company at the Woodstock Opera House.