Beloved for its holiday production of excerpts from "The Nutcracker," the Island Youth Ballet/The Children's Dance Conservatory has supported local repertory dance performance and talent for nearly 30 years. School Founder Susan Valencia teaches a variety of ages and skill levels in the little red Lakeview School house on the Island's South End.
The dance conservatory features a large studio with mirrors, two chandeliers and wall-mounted ballet bars. The school also owns a variety of costumes and sets used for its annual holiday show.