Peter Powlus has had a broad range of dance experience. He has developed a rare versatility and a unique "style" which he now brings to the Augusta Ballet. Peter has worked in television, film, opera, dinner theatre, theme parks, historical drama, mime theatre, children´s theatre, fashion shows, industrials, and repertory dance. He recently served as choreographer for the 1999 Georgia Games Opening Ceremonies which were hailed as "the best" in the Games´ history. Peter has danced with the Augusta Ballet since 1985 and assisted with the re-staging of several works (including "Beauty and the Beast" and "Guys and Dolls" among others.)

He was given the opportunity in 1993 to choreograph his first full-length ballet, "Carmen," which was re-staged to critical acclaim in 1996. Since his first effort as Resident Choreographer in 1993, he has been prolific with his creative contributions, including full-length versions of "Dracula," "Romeo and Juliet," "The Bittersweet Saga of Sugar Cane and Sweetie Pie" (with the Wynton Marsalis Septet), "Marsalis Encore," and "The Three Musketeers." Many of his shorter works have been recognized by Regional Dance America. Two have been placed on the prestigious RDA Choreography Plan, and several others have been presented at regional festivals. In the spring of 2000, Peter offered his interpretation of the children´s classic, "Peter and the Wolf."

Peter´s teaching experience is equally diverse and extensive. He is currently a faculty member of the Augusta Ballet School and is much in demand throughout the Southeast as an instructor of Master Classes. He has served the Georgia community as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts Dance Panel for Organizational Grants. Peter and his wife, Debra, are the proud parents of Callaway Melissa. The Augusta Ballet is pleased to have Peter serving as Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer.