Artistic Directors
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo is the founder, Owner, and Artistic Director of Adage Ballet Academy. Trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under Marcia Dale Weary, Abby Jayne went on to dance professionally with Pacific Northwest Ballet from 2016 to 2023. As a teacher, coach, and artist, she brings a deep love of classical ballet, a refined understanding of technique, and a commitment to nurturing dancers with care, discipline, artistry, and joy.
Guillaume Basso
Guillaume Basso is ABA’s Ballet Master and Yoga Professor. Originally from Dijon, France, he trained at the Conservatory of Dijon and the Paris Opera Ballet before dancing with Houston Ballet II, The Joffrey Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. A performer, choreographer, educator, and certified yoga teacher, Guillaume brings exceptional technical knowledge, international professional experience, and a holistic approach to dancer conditioning, artistry, and physical development.
Our Mission
Caring.
Adage Ballet Academy is focused and committed to fostering a caring environment that respects all individuals. We treat our dancers with integrity and fairness and we encourage a collaborative spirit between our students.
Attentive.
We value dedication and discipline as fundamentals for the success and emancipation of our students' artistry. We believe ballet technique is mastered via the power of elegance which comes from understanding rather than strenuous repetition.
Joyful.
We give our personal best to approach training with playfulness by using a method that continues to embrace innovation. We strive to nurture joy, beauty and imagination in our studios as we share our passion for dance with the next generation.
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