ACADEMY FACULTY
The Studio boasts a fully professional faculty. Under the direction of Diane Cypher, the instructors are cohesive in and unified through the academy syllabus in their approach to classical ballet training. Each has their own way of melding professionalism and discipline with fun and encouragement as they guide students through our rigorous program.
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Resident Faculty:
Jenny Bennett, Head of Children's Dance Division
Riley Butler, Ballet Instructor
Diane Cypher, Ballet Instructor and Academy Director
Myra Ritchey, Pilates, Ballet and Jazz Instructor
Eva Stone, Choreography Instructor
Lily Swan, Substitute Ballet Instructor
Guest Faculty:
Rebecca Blair, Guest Ballet instructor
Linda Lock, Ballet and Choreography Instructor
Stephanie Emmanuela Da Silva, Modern and Brazilian Dance Instructor
Erin Robbins, Guest Ballet instructor
Accompanists Carlos Fagundo and Christopher Pratorius Gomez
Diane Cypher with intermediate dancer
Linda Lock demonstrates the technique of attitude derriere with a young dancer's help
Chris Pratorius Gomez at the piano