Soli Deo Gloria Academy Staff 2025-26
Owner/Director Wendy Dietrich
Artistic Director & Instructor Clara Oliver
Student Teacher Gabi Marley
Meet the Instructors
Our instructors have been dancing with Karar Ballet Academy, now Soli Deo Gloria Academy of Ballet, for over ten years. Mrs. Clara has completed the Aspire Teacher Training (ATT) program created by our Founder, Mrs. Holly Hutchens & Mrs. Elizabeth Warwick. This program teaches students to become instructors.
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Mrs. Clara began her classical ballet training in 2012, studying under Mrs. Holly & Mrs. Elizabeth at Karar Academy. She completed her Aspire Teacher Training Certification in 2024. She also received her Stretch Coaching certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.Clara encourages our students in both classroom etiquette and spiritual discipleship. In the classroom, Mrs. Clara brings an energy, her love of dance and an ability to help every dancer improve their individual skills and technique to the best of their ability to the glory of God.
