In 2009, ballet dancer Rebecca Swisher set out to do something different while taking a hiatus from her lifetime of classical training. A fresh mind allowed her to discover an unexplored passion in theater choreography, eagerly seeking new artistic freedoms and styles of movement. Quickly she began to define herself as a choreographer with a unique method in the community. As Swisher developed as an artist, she soon had an opportunity to fall back in love with classical ballet when friends and family asked her to teach their children private classes. Within a year, these small lessons in her living room expanded into a formal studio, requiring it’s own space and name. Tippy Toe Dance Studio’s methods blend disciplined ballet training with the profound storytelling musical theater offers.