Meet Our
Faculty
artistic faculty and staff
Alexia Redick Bartlett
President, Principal Ballet
Executive Director Conservatory Ballet foundation
Alexia Redick Bartlett is from three generations of ballet teachers. Her grandmother, Alicia Kish, was a Prima Ballerina Assoluta with the Hungarian National Ballet. Her mother Julia Cziller Redick taught for 55 years, creating more professional ballet dancers than any other teacher of her kind. Revered by many as the best ballet teacher in the area, Mrs. Redick brought Alexia everywhere she went. Alexia was in every class she taught her whole life. Conservatory Ballet foundation is created in her honor.
Alexia has studied under some of the greats herself, including Rudolph Kharatian, Mr. Zimmelerov, Madame Vinogradova, Madame Kolpakova. She was fortunate enough to be the little sister of two extraordinary male dancers who themselves studied under great ballet masters. She has performed at The Kennedy Center and with Ballet Paradiso.
Alexia is full of energy and thrives in a room full of children.
Audrey Kelley
Assistant Director
Audrey is a previous dancer with the Conservatory Ballet of sixteen years. She was taught by Mrs. Redick (The founder of the Conservatory ballet and Alexia’s mother), and was the last senior to graduate with her beautiful presence still with us. Audrey just graduated from James Madison University with a Major in Health Science and a Double Minor in Dance and Pre-Physical Therapy. Audrey plans on using her gap year to be our Assistant Director and then plans on getting her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She’s very excited to be in our Conservatory Ballet family again and can’t wait to teach with us for a whole year!
Madame Ilona
Artistic Director
Madame Ilona is our latest addition to the Conservatory Ballet family. As a professional dancer, choreographer, and esteemed professor of ballet and dance, she brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our team. Specializing in the renowned Vaganova methodology, Madame Ilona has dedicated 28 years to teaching and nurturing students of all ages and skill levels. Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to our conservatory, inspiring and guiding the next generation of dancers.
Maria Jones
Administrator
Maria is the Administrator at Conservatory Ballet, where she ensures the school runs smoothly. Maria handles class schedules, student enrollment, and daily operations with efficiency and care. Her commitment to supporting both students and parents makes her a key part of our Conservatory Ballet family.
board of directors
Courtney Cutler Raizman
Alexia and Cabot Bartlett
ADVISORS
Collen Stutz
Mark Sullivan
