Rita Jones Taylor, has a BFA in performance and choreography and a BA in Psychology, graduate studies in clinical couseling, and has been a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director for the past 25 years. With a diverse background in the performing arts and over 60 productions in classical ballet and musical theater, she is a respected member of the arts community. She has developed dance education programs for Guilford, Davidson, Forsyth, and Randolph counties with studyguides and culminating performances. Rita has also developed a performing arts workshop for middle and high school students.
Gary Taylor, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer
Gary Taylor furthers the mission of High Point Ballet through his excitingly innovative choreography, instruction and performance. A graduate of the North Carolina School of the arts, Gary has been honored to dance with some of the best choreographers from New York City Ballet, Joffery Ballet, Moscow Ballet, and Julliard for more than fifteen years. He has performed throughout the southeast with numerous dance companies as well as choreographing original works. He has received numerous awards including the Regional Dance America's National Choreographer Award and National Choreographic Commission. He also received the outstanding NC teacher in performing arts from NCSA.
3710 North Main Street, Suite 106
High Point, NC 27265
336-889-2480
