As Artistic Director of Ozark Ballet Theater, Katie Stasse shapes the school's artistic vision and educational standards. A specialist in the Vaganova method, she has a proven history of training dancers who have gone on to professional careers.

Ms. Stasse received her own classical training under Vadim Fedotov and Irina Depler of the Kyiv National Ballet. Her professional performance career included principal roles with the Fedotov Ballet, Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet, and Contemporary Ballet Dallas.

Before founding OBT, she was a senior faculty member at the School of Russian Ballet in Orlando, where she further developed her reputation as a formidable dance educator. She brings that same standard of technical precision and artistic development to her students in Northwest Arkansas.

David Sanders manages the executive and administrative functions of Ozark Ballet Theater, aligning the organization's strategic goals with its artistic mission.

His career began with classical training at North Central Ballet and continued as a dance major at the University of Arizona. He later joined State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara as an Apprentice, which led to a professional career as both a freelance performer and instructor.

Alongside his experience in the studio, Mr. Sanders has a background in business administration and logistics. This skill set is applied to the daily operations and long-term planning of the organization, ensuring its continued stability and service to the Northwest Arkansas community.