About BTI

Board of Directors

John Daley
Erin Schurter
Katherine Edwards
Christine Hughes
Isabele Elefson

Artistic Director

Isabele Melo Elefson

Contact Information:

directors@btillinois.org

(847)247-2240

BTI is a non-profit organization created to provide the local community the best dance can offer. Even though the company is housed at Dance Academy of Libertyville, we are unique in that no studio affiliation is required for company members.

The company’s repertory includes classical, contemporary, modern, jazz, and tap, thus offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy several styles of dance. The dancers will have a chance to train with professionals from renowned ballet companies, such as American Ballet Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet, Civic Ballet of Chicago, Pennsylvania Ballet, River North Chicago Dance Company, Gus Giordano, Chicago Dance Crash and more.

Our purpose is to share with our community the art of dance through the talent of our company members. We focus on enhancing the training of more serious dancers, providing them with opportunities to perform high quality productions. Each company member will have a chance to work with outstanding teachers, renowned choreographers and guest artists in a positive learning environment.

Open auditions are held every September.