She then joined the Cincinnati Ballet from 1993 to 1994, and rejoined Oregon Ballet Theatre from 1994 to 1999. Most recently, she performed with The Joffrey Ballet Company of Chicago from 1999 to 2000. Ms. Crank's teaching experience includes Classical Ballet Center of Tampa, The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre and numerous schools in the Chicago area. The ideal student is a healthy, well-proportioned child, flexible and well coordinated with a natural ear for music and a willingness for intense work in a disciplined learning environment. Depending upon the technical and artistic progress, the student will eventually follow a structural sequence of training and curriculum that is designed to increase skill, endurance and discipline in keeping with their age, maturity and physical development.
Corrections are inherent in ballet instruction.
Therefore, the student will be verbally and physically guided by the teachers to ensure proper body placement and execution of movement. Classes will be taught to live piano accompaniment, a crucial element in developing a student's understanding of the relationship between music and movement.