This ballet school was originally established in Wichita Falls at Midwestern University in 1952 with ballet instructors Irina Kladivova Pal and Frantisek Karhanek Pal. Its now co-owner/co-director Patricia Thornton began training with Irina and Frank in 1957 and continued her training with them until a full scholarship from artistic director Robert Joffrey took her to New York City. While at Joffrey she met fellow Joffrey Co dancer Gari Boehm. Subsequently P & G (as their students refer to them) have been instructing ballet in Wichita Falls for 34 years.
The School term will com- mence in September and will conclude in May. An intensive summer course is available for those who wish to continue their training.
Location No. 1
3412 Buchanan
Fall / Spring Term September 7th through May 15th 4 Week Summer Session May 30th through June 24th
Location No. 2
2900 Lawrence
Thanksgiving November 24th, 25th, 26th Christmas December 20th – starts back January 3rd Spring Break March 14th – 18th