A leadership program for dancers who foster a positive, inclusive culture at the academy and the company. Leaders On Pointe mentor younger dancers, host outreach events and represent IBT beyond the stage.
Leaders On Pointe recognizes dancers who build a positive, inclusive culture at IBA and IBT: one that starts inside their own group, reaches every dancer in the academy, and shows on stage in IBT productions. Leaders come from across the academy, at every level, and act as role models who represent the academy and the theatre. When we support each other's growth, we all shine brighter, as individuals and as a community.
The goal is a more inclusive culture in ballet, one where every dancer feels they belong. Leaders work together to lift each other up, celebrate a shared love of ballet, and lead with kindness, teamwork and integrity, on the stage and off it.
Leaders are friendly, welcoming and inclusive, and they advocate for kindness and against bullying. They communicate well with peers, families and the community, and enjoy connecting with dancers of all ages. They are responsible, reliable and team-oriented, stay calm and flexible when a problem comes up, bring new ideas to outreach and events, and keep growing as dancers and as leaders.
Stand for IBA and IBT at community outreach events, and be the face of leadership inside the academy and the theatre.
Serve as an example of positive behavior and community spirit, in the dressing room, in rehearsal and in performance.
Help create fun and inspiring content and resources for the academy and its audiences.
Lead groups developing educational content for IBT's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Help plan and take part in events just for dancers: field trips, museum visits, dance fund days and trips to live performances.
Enjoy perks through the partnerships IBT is building with ballet organizations that support young leaders.
Leaders are photographed together once a quarter by Rex Tranter.
Rex Tranter photographyLeaders are featured on the IBT and IBA social media accounts.
Named as a leader within the academy and the theatre.
Leaders On Pointe grow as artists and as individuals. The role asks for these skills and strengthens them.
Learning to represent themselves and their community with pride.
Connecting with dancers of all ages, and with audiences at outreach events.
Collaborating to build projects and support their peers.
Guiding by example, with kindness, inclusivity and positivity.
Balancing commitments with grace, and working with professionalism.
Contributing ideas for educational projects and social media.
Pre-PD III. Loves the welcoming spirit of IBA and wants to pass it on by mentoring younger dancers and helping at events. Outside the studio: crafting, photography and helping with little ones.
Level III. Welcoming and dependable, always ready to support younger dancers and help her peers succeed. Outside the studio: reading, writing, singing, painting and 3D printing.
Level V. Has danced in The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland and Stars of Tomorrow, and completed the Bellevue Boys and Girls Clubs Leaders in Training program. Outside the studio: piano, and working with younger children.
Professional Program. Fourteen years at IBA and set on giving back to the academy that shaped her, through perseverance younger dancers can follow. Outside the studio: knitting and crochet.
Level I. Wants to help others the way her teachers and peers have helped her, and enjoys guiding younger kids. Outside the studio: swimming, her pets and Percy Jackson.
Pre-PD I. Grew up at IBA, values teamwork and celebrates what her peers accomplish. Has danced in many IBT productions and is part of the leadership group at her middle school. Outside the studio: violin, crochet, watercolors and reading about ballet.
Level 4. Full of energy for ballet and quick to encourage younger dancers at the studio. Outside the studio: organizing, her dog and cat, and time with friends.
Ballet 7. At IBA since she was three and a half, with a long performance history and time as a teaching assistant. Outside the studio: crafts, nail art and friends.
Pre-PD I. Leads with kindness and wants to make dance accessible to everyone, bringing fresh ideas to outreach and social media. Outside the studio: art and design.
Level I. Outgoing, hardworking and kind, and looking forward to supporting her classmates and helping at outreach events.
Pre-PD II. Passionate about ballet education and keen to strengthen the welcoming culture of the studio. Outside the studio: baking, art, animals and friends.
Ballet I. Her love of ballet began with The Nutcracker and she dreams of dancing Clara. Encourages younger dancers at IBA and teammates on her Eagles cheer squad.
Pre-PD I. Creative and encouraging, and wants to share the magic of ballet with others. Outside the studio: sewing shoes, ballet hair, art, writing, piano and graphic design.
Pre-PD I. Inspired by the older dancers who were role models for her, and ready to be one herself. Brings welcoming experience from her school's WEB leader program. Outside the studio: ceramics and viola.
Pre-PD II. Encourages her peers in every class and is eager to volunteer at outreach events and share IBA online. Outside the studio: piano, baking and working with kids.
Ballet I. Dancing since she was three, she hopes to inspire younger students to follow their dreams and express themselves through ballet. Outside the studio: baking, reading, writing and her dog.
Ballet 4. Patient with younger dancers, including her two little sisters, and committed to IBA's professionalism and discipline. Outside the studio: choir, drawing and her cat.
Open to all IBA dancers. Nobody is required to have or use social media to take part, and at least one parent is included in every communication.
Dancers represent their level at in-house outreach events. Parents are encouraged to come along.
Dancers represent their level at in-house events and out in the community, at Bellevue Mall performances, school visits and more.
The goal is two or more dancers from every level, so each program has a voice and schedules can rotate around classes, rehearsals and performances. Everyone is welcome.
Email outreach@ibtbellevue.org to join. A letter of interest is optional but encouraged; use the subject line Letter of Interest – Leaders On Pointe. Once accepted, leaders take part in at least one event, support their fellow dancers and act as role models, whether at a Social Hour, a community project or a production.
Your name, your age, your program or level at IBA, and the IBT productions you have danced in or are preparing for.
What excites you about representing IBA and IBT, and how you can contribute: friendliness, mentoring, social media ideas, community outreach.
Two or three examples of what you bring, such as a positive attitude in rehearsals, helping younger dancers or teamwork in productions. Add any skills and interests you want to share.
Thanks for the consideration, and what you look forward to contributing to the IBA and IBT community.
Leaders On Pointe host field trips, Social Hours and school visits alongside the rest of IBT's education and outreach work.
Education and outreachLeaders On Pointe is part of the education and outreach program, which is supported by the community around IBT.
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