The Festival School of Ballet was founded in 1987 by Clare Fetto and her husband, Keith Carcich. After more than ten years of teaching and performing throughout Western New York, they saw a need in the city of Buffalo for a school offering classical ballet training in a professional atmosphere.
They chose to offer students of dance an alternative to the mostly jazz and tap studios where the "recital" orientation is obvious, and a single "routine" is rehearsed for nine months and performed at the cost of hundreds of dollars for each participant.Rather than focus on an end-of-season recital, Festival students are encouraged - but not pressured - to audition for area professional dance productions and to perform whenever possible.
The Festival School of Ballet reveals the world of dance - the long hours of training in technique, style, and musicality, as well as the beauty of performance - to children and adults. Ms. Fetto and Mr. Carcich maintain a professional program, under the direction of Ms. Fetto, which brings self-discipline and self-awareness to students of all ages and skill levels - regardless of whether students will ultimately choose dance as a career.
They chose to offer students of dance an alternative to the mostly jazz and tap studios where the "recital" orientation is obvious, and a single "routine" is rehearsed for nine months and performed at the cost of hundreds of dollars for each participant.Rather than focus on an end-of-season recital, Festival students are encouraged - but not pressured - to audition for area professional dance productions and to perform whenever possible.
The Festival School of Ballet reveals the world of dance - the long hours of training in technique, style, and musicality, as well as the beauty of performance - to children and adults. Ms. Fetto and Mr. Carcich maintain a professional program, under the direction of Ms. Fetto, which brings self-discipline and self-awareness to students of all ages and skill levels - regardless of whether students will ultimately choose dance as a career.
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This historic church is near Delaware Park and just across the street from the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Darwin Martin house.
The area is well-lit and there is plenty of parking on surrounding streets.
Our studio is located in Mears Hall behind the church proper.
This large, upstairs space has a hardwood floor and fine natural light from windows on all sides.
We are fortunate to have the encouragement and support of the parishioners and leaders of this wonderful church.
The area is well-lit and there is plenty of parking on surrounding streets.
Our studio is located in Mears Hall behind the church proper.
This large, upstairs space has a hardwood floor and fine natural light from windows on all sides.
We are fortunate to have the encouragement and support of the parishioners and leaders of this wonderful church.
Festival on Facebook - Check out the Festival School of Ballet page on Facebook.
Every week Clare provides photos, articles in the local media about our students, and links to film clips, ballet workouts, features, performances and reviews.
You can get professional prints of any of the over 500 shots taken by renowned photographers Jethro Soudant and Shasti O'Leary.
Go to festivalschoolofballet.shutterfly.com.
Every week Clare provides photos, articles in the local media about our students, and links to film clips, ballet workouts, features, performances and reviews.
You can get professional prints of any of the over 500 shots taken by renowned photographers Jethro Soudant and Shasti O'Leary.
Go to festivalschoolofballet.shutterfly.com.
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