The Schrader Youth Ballet Company works in conjunction with many fine artists and organizations of the Mid-Ohio Valley, across the state of West Virginia, and all over the United States. Follow the links below to learn more and to support the arts in Parkersburg, WV and surrounding communities, as well as other artists and organizations with whom we have long-standing relationships.

The Historic Smoot Theatre - home to most SYBC performances, as well as host to many other musicals, plays, and musical performances.

The Parkersburg Art Center - located just a few blocks away, and host to wonderful permanent and traveling exhibits.  The PAC also offers classes for students, preschool through adult.

The Parkersburg Actor's Guild - presents several plays and musicals annually in its 264-seat theatre, and is located just a few blocks from SYBC.

Dance West Virginia - sponsor of the annual West Virginia Dance Festival, an opportunity for dance students across the region to study with nationally-known teachers and adjudicators; also features performances from dance companies throughout the state.

The Charleston Ballet - one of our many friends across the state.

National Society of Arts and Letters - encourages and assists promising young artists through arts competitions, scholarships and other career opportunities.

North Carolina School of the Arts - former home of our beloved Duncan Noble.  Many SYBC students have studied dance at NCSA in summer sessions and workshops.

Artsbridge - the Mid-Ohio Valley arts council that promotes and supports the arts through inancial and administrative support, as well as arts education in local schools and communities.  SYBC has been the recipient of Artsbridge grants.