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Finger Lakes Ballet Academy is a traditional, classical ballet training facility in Canandaigua, New York, which provides the finest dance training for children and adults. Young people studying at the Finger Lakes Ballet Academy have the advantage of being surrounded by many exceptional local and professional artists. The faculty works to ensure a coordinated dance program to students ages four and up. Limitation on class size allows for personalized attention. Performance opportunities contribute

to a well-rounded experience and a true sense of accomplishment. The Finger Lakes Ballet Academy focuses on the belief that all young people and adults benefit from having dance in their lives. Serious dance can be fun!

- Catherine Sciarratta, Program/Artistic Director

Cathy Sciarratta started dancing at age 5 under the tutelage of Sandy Stramonine, of West Walworth NY, whom she still considers her teacher. She participated in many summer dance intensive programs, including North Carolina, School of the Arts and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School. The summer with Pittsburgh led to her inclusion in their program for two and half years. Cathy then returned to New York where she taught for Sandy Stramonine and also danced with the Joffery Ballet School in NYC. After moving to Colorado she taught at the Durango Ballet Academy for two years often times working with the Aspen Ballet. After a brief sojourn in Orange County California, Cathy returned to Colorado where she purchased and ran the Durango Ballet for three years. Cathy returned to her New York state roots in 2002, teaching in Canandaigua. She opened Finger Lakes Ballet Academy in 2003.

Finger Lakes Ballet Academy

24 Coy Street, Canandaigua NY 14424 585-396-9050