ReADY TO INSPIRE, GUide, EDUACATE, and ELEVATE!

An artistic visionary and leader, Elizabeth Molak-Huebner is the founder of the Classical Dance Center, Classical Dance Academy, as well as a partner of Corona Dance Academy.  Her training began with her parents, and she continued at the San Francisco Ballet, receiving a merit scholarship. She was then invited to the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City on full scholarship, and soon after was offered a contract with the Joffrey II Dancers and then subsequently the Joffrey Ballet. She was featured in a wide range of ballets, including Sir Fredrick Ashton's "Monotones II" along with various ballets created for her by Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director, Gerald Arpino. She was honored to be part of the exclusive Joffrey Ballet piece, "Quartertones for Mr. B.", paying tribute to George Balanchine following his passing.  After her professional ballet career, she began to share her love of dance with the next generation. From the Academy level to Collegiate level, she started to focus on offering her students a well-rounded education at her ballet-based academies. Her vision is centered around building strong technique and artistry in the classroom, along with the opportunity to be on stage and perform. She was delighted to be recognized for her artistic efforts with numerous awards at the Youth America Grand Prix, including Outstanding Teacher and School Awards. Her choreography has been performed across the US and the World!  Elizabeth is known by her peers as a "Teacher’s teacher," along with her ability to instruct a wide range of levels and ages. While continuing to educate students, she also founded her own dance costume company, American Classic Costumes, as head designer, costuming the half-time shows for over seven years for the Bowl Games of America through World Strides.  Elizabeth was recently honored during the CDA Summer Gala 2024 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, highlighting her three decades of instructing, inspiring, and future generations!