Jessica Wallis, Founder & Executive Director
Alexis Ziemski, Photographer & Artist

Ballet in the City is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was founded by Cuyahoga Falls native Jessica Wallis. The mission of Ballet in the City is to present professional ballet performances, educational opportunities and events in cities around the nation, promoting and enhancing the culture of ballet, unique to each location. While Ms. Wallis is passionate about enriching the ballet community in other locations, it is a privilege for her to do so in her home city of Cuyahoga Falls. Jessica is a 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Cuyahoga Falls Alumni Association and received a proclamation from the City of Cleveland for her work with renowned ballerina, Misty Copeland, in 2015. Her artwork in this showcase was created during her time at Cuyahoga Falls High School. Follow Ballet in the City’s work on Instagram at @balletincity.