Courtnae Bowman

Co-Artistic Director, Classical Faculty & Competitive Coach

The School of Cadence Ballet

Courtnae Bowman is co-founder of The School of Cadence Ballet and International Ballet Judge for competitions across the globe. Bowman has been awarded “Outstanding Teacher” by Youth American Grand Prix and “Best Teacher” by the World Ballet Art Grand Prix Finals, Dance Open America & Spera International Ballet Competition -Germany. Courtnae has coached two “Grand Prix” winners as well as a “Hope Award” winner both regional and Finals as well as countless Medalists, YAGP finalists & Final Round competitors. Courtnae has had students invited to both Prix de Lausanne and the Prix Pre-Selections. Courtnae’s students have been accepted to the top schools around the world most notably Paris Opera Ballet School , Royal Ballet School, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Princess Grace Academy, Canada’s National Ballet School & American Ballet Theatre. Under her direction the School of Cadence Ballet has received status as a five time award winner of “Outstanding School”.