Originating from Lafayette, Louisiana, Jarret Ditch has performed in theater and dance on various stages across the globe. From wielding swords as a knight at Medieval Times to performing stunts with Disney, Jarret’s journey has been diverse and enriching. He has even graced the stage as part of the Radio City Rockettes and painted his face blue to perform with The Blue Man Group. As a seasoned performer, he feels lucky to have been given the opportunity to portray roles on national tours of Showboat, Les Miserables, Fiddler On The Roof and Newsies.  Jarret’s theatrical adventures also extend to choreography, where he has crafted captivating movements for productions such as Cabaret, Once on This Island, SHOUT and Funny Girl, as well as multiple productions on various cruise ships around the world. With a Bachelor of Dance & Performing Arts from Oklahoma City University and extensive training in stage combat, Jarret brings a unique blend of skills to every style of dance he teaches and looks forward to creating magic here at Asheville Junior Theater School of Dance. 

Erin Roberts has dedicated her life to uplifting children. She has worked in educational and community theater since childhood and remains passionate about the arts. She has worked on many productions, including Oliver, Fiddler on the Roof, Bye Bye Birdie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Damn Yankees, Godspell, Once on This Island, Sound of Music and others. She spent many years in the world of competitive dance, winning countless 1st and 2nd place awards at the national level. As a high schooler, she won the Triple Threat award from the esteemed Syracuse Stage Summer High School for the Performing Arts program. The friendships and learning experiences gained throughout all of this have stuck with Erin for life. She is excited to create a space for today’s children to feel this same sense of joy, belonging, and creative expression.