A Variety of Classes for All Ages

New students get a trial lesson – completely free!

Our Directors

Kirt Hathaway and Linda Hathaway

Linda Hathaway

Linda Hathaway

Director and Owner

Mrs. Hathaway grew up in Denver and received her training under Lillian Covillo and Freidann...

Kirt Hathaway

Kirt Hathaway

Director and Owner

Born in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Hathaway began his formal ballet training in 1973 in Houston,...

Welcome to Hathaway Academy of Ballet

“Lessons of a Lifetime”

The Hathaway Academy of Ballet was established in June 2001 by directors Kirt and Linda Hathaway and is located in the heart of Collin County, Texas. The academy is the official school of Collin County Ballet Theatre. Both Kirt & Linda are former members of the original Dallas Ballet. Their extensive professional dancing and teaching careers span over thirty years and has lead them throughout the United States and abroad. Since opening the academy doors in 2001 the academy has grown to a student body of over 350 students, serves the Collin County communities and the North Dallas area, and has become one of the premier ballet academies in the North Texas region.

Our Teachers

Best dancers from around the world

Asako Fandrich

Asako Fandrich

Asako was born in Tokyo, Japan, but moved often in her early years living in...

Cole Vernon

Cole Vernon

Cole Vernon, originally from Sonoma County, California, has had the pleasure of performing internationally as...

Jaclyn Brewer-Poole

Jaclyn Brewer-Poole

Born and raised in the Dallas area, Jaclyn dedicated her focus to dance at age...

Jennifer Milner

Jennifer Milner

Jennifer Milner started her career as a ballet dancer, dancing with local Dallas companies before...

Kara Weigel

Kara Weigel

Kara Weigel from Yukon, Oklahoma received classical training in the Vaganova Technique at Academy of...

Kirt Hathaway

Kirt Hathaway

Director and Owner

Born in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Hathaway began his formal ballet training in 1973 in Houston,...

Lauren Elster

Lauren Elster

Lauren Elster, originally from Littleton, Colorado, began her classical training at Belliston Academy of Ballet...

Linda Hathaway

Linda Hathaway

Director and Owner

Mrs. Hathaway grew up in Denver and received her training under Lillian Covillo and Freidann...

Monica (Micki) Saba

Monica (Micki) Saba

A Texas native, Micki is an active member of the dance community in the Dallas...

Ruth Ziegler

Ruth Ziegler

Ruth Ziegler has been in love with ballet her whole life.  She began her early...