Brevard Ballet Youth Company

Board of Directors

Founded in 2018, the Brevard Ballet Youth Company is guided by a dedicated board committed to bringing world-class classical ballet to Brevard County.

Leadership

Meet Our Board

Elena Shokhina

Founder & Artistic Director

A Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate and former principal dancer, Elena founded the Brevard Ballet Youth Company in 2018 to give Brevard County’s most advanced students a true pre-professional performance home. She shapes the company’s artistic vision and choreographs its full-length productions.

Frank Schrader

Board Chair

As Board Chair, Frank guides the company’s governance, strategic planning, and long-term sustainability. His leadership helps ensure the Youth Company can continue bringing world-class classical ballet to the Brevard County community.

Irene DuBois

Board Member

A passionate advocate for the arts in Melbourne, Irene supports the company’s outreach, fundraising, and community partnerships. She is dedicated to making pre-professional ballet training accessible to local young dancers.

Marilyn Torres

Board Member

Marilyn brings deep community ties and organizational experience to the board, helping coordinate productions and volunteer efforts. She is committed to nurturing the next generation of dancers in Brevard County.

Support the Youth Company

Our work is made possible by the generosity of our community. Learn how you can help young dancers in Brevard County reach the stage.