Donna Huntington
Lead Ballet Instructor and Choreographer
Donna Von Lehmen Huntington studied with the Boston and Cincinnati Ballet, studied Vaganova technique, and performed as lead dancer/singer on the Royal Viking Norwegian Cruise Ship across Western Europe. She was featured as Winter Fairy in Cinderella with the Ithaca Ballet, NY. She served as a judge for the USA National Youth Competition with Dmitri Roudnev in Chicago.
Donna also served as a choreographer for dinner theaters and summer stock theaters across the country and performed roles such as Cassie and Sheila in Chorus Line. She performed as a soloist at the Athaneum Theatre in Chicago, performed in Heartstrings at the Chicago Theatre, danced with Fox River Dance, and taught at studios on the west side of the city.
Donna also taught at New Castle Dance Academy for several years. She is now a teacher and trainer and also has a career as a medical social worker. Donna is excited to work with the students at New Castle Dance Academy for a master class!
