Laura Morton’s background includes extensive training in classical ballet, jazz, and modern from prestigious dance educators such as Anne and Nicholas Polajenko, ABT’s Alexander Minz, and at Ballet West with director Bruce Marks and Toni Lander. Her professional credits include Milwaukee Ballet, Delia Stewart Dance Company, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company and Ad Deum Dance Company. She has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology, and a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. She has taught nationally and internationally. Her teaching credentials include serving on the faculties of Summer Arts Session (Ravensburg, Germany), Pacific Northwest School of Ballet (Seattle, WA), Evergreen City Ballet (Auburn, WA), Houston Metropolitan Dance Center, Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy, and Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston, TX). She presently serves as an Associate Professor of Dance and Director of the Ballet Division at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS where she shares the valuable information gained from mentors, teaching experience, and continuing education in her discipline, as well as inspires a love for dancing in all her students.
Laura firmly stands of the belief that excellence in the art form of classical ballet from a Christian perspective is dependent not only on quality education in the art, but also on demonstrating and sharing who her students are in Christ. Her personal teaching philosophy and method not only reflect a comprehensive and analytical approach to instructing and explaining technique; but more importantly, a sincere concern for the overall health and well-being of her students spiritual, emotional, and psychological development.

Frankie Lee Peterson