Ballet Vero Beach Puts Vero on the National Dance Map

L.A. Contemporary Dance Company wowed audiences at Riverside Theatre this past weekend, delivering dynamic, innovative performances at the Riverside Dance Festival—the annual event produced through the partnership of Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach.

Each summer, local students have the rare opportunity to take classes and workshops with visiting professional companies, culminating in a collaborative performance where they share the stage. This festival not only celebrates dance education but also deepens community connections. Since 2012, it has brought acclaimed companies such as Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, Chicago Dance Crash, and Pigeonwing Dance to Vero Beach.

Behind the scenes, Adam Schnell—the founder of Ballet Vero Beach and director of dance at Riverside Theatre—plays a pivotal role in ensuring local dancers have access to world-class training and opportunities that rival those in the nation’s top arts cities.

Wanting to learn more about Adam Schnell, we found this breathtaking YouTube with Windsor member and Ballet Vero board member Stacey Lewis. This interview offers a compelling window into the passion and vision driving Ballet Vero Beach’s rise. You can watch it here: Ballet at the Pergola, Windsor – March 14, 2019.

Founded in 2013, Ballet Vero Beach has grown steadily to become a defining part of the cultural landscape. The company commissions new works, collaborates with regional partners, and provides extensive educational outreach in local schools, opening doors for a diverse audience and nurturing the future of dance in the community.

By combining celebrated guest artists with homegrown talent, the Riverside Dance Festival offers performances and training of the highest caliber. Thanks to the vision behind Ballet Vero Beach and the partnership with Riverside Theatre, it’s clear that Ballet Vero Beach is making a lasting and powerful mark on the regional and national dance stage.

To learn more about Riverside Theatre, visit riversidetheatre.com.

To learn more about Ballet Vero Beach, visit balletverobeach.org.