Peter LeBreton Merz
Classical Ballet, Ballet Improvisation, Being a Dance Entrepreneur
FACULTY
Peter LeBreton Merz
mind
The greatest joy for an artist comes from falling in love with two things: the satisfaction of the daily work of creativity, and the moment of connection with an audience. If you really, truly love the work you are doing, the audience will always respond in kind
body
Born in Dayton, OH, trained at the Dayton Ballet, The Washington Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, the University of Cincinnati, and the Burklyn Ballet.
business
Professional ballet dancer with Dayton Ballet, Louisville Ballet, and Cincinnati Ballet. Choreographed over 50 original ballets and solos. Artistic Director of the 2002 USA International Ballet Competition, Professor of Ballet at Point Park University (2004-2015), Academy Director at Ballet West (2015-2021), Director of Regional Tours for ADC Youth International Ballet Competition (2021-present)