Renee's Background

Renee Wood began her training in Michigan and later continued with masters from the Bolshoi, American Ballet Theatre and Royal Danish Ballet.

She studied pedagogy extensively with Jurgen Schneider, former Ballet Master of American Ballet Theatre while she attended Western Michigan University.  She also studied pedagogy at the Nutmeg Ballet in Connecticut and with the renowned ballet master David Howard.

Ms. Wood directed the Metropolitan Ballet Center and was Artistic Director of the Lake Pointe Chamber Ballet Company.  Her excellent work with students was honored in 1997 with the Michigan Dance Teacher of the Year Award.

Ms. Wood has served on the boards of Michigan Dance Council and The Michigan Youth Arts Festival.  In addition to her work in ballet she trained and performed in jazz, tap and musical theatre. <more...>

Renee Wood

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