Ballet Classique
205A Harrison St.
Frenchtown
908.996.2833
"Barbara Scavello is a great teacher! Just as attentive to adults and recreational students as the serious kids."
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
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Hackettstown
212.665.8565
A student writes: "My teacher, Michael Blevins, is a patient, creative, positive, nurturing, and exciting teacher. He is a teacher who always believes you are capable of achieving success, even when you don't think you can. He treats his students fairly and always critiques in a positive manner. His choreography is creative and fun. Michael exposes his students to many different styles: classical jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, fosse, musical theatre. He incorporates turns, jumps, kicks and floor work into his combinations so that all elements are touched upon. I would recommend Michael Blevins to beginners through advanced students." The Centenary Performing Arts Guild is a professional equity theatre, so the complex offers an exciting learning atmosphere. 10/03
Mill Ballet School
243 N. Union St.
Lambertville
609.397.7244
Recommended teacher is Melissa Roxey. Melissa and husband Mark are owners of the studio. My correspondent says, "They are previous principal dancers with extensive resumes. Both are very highly regarded in the area. Melissa is a lovely, warm and wonderful teacher."
Princeton Ballet School
301 N. Harrison St.
Princeton
609.921.7758
Susan Tenney is the recommended teacher, 'a wonderful, dynamic teacher' who 'truly understands the adult student.'
The Dance Corner
335 Princeton Highstown Road
Princeton
609.799.9677
Ronnie Wilityer and Amy Flood DeCeseare are directors of this new studio. Both of these teachers have been on this list for years -- recommended by students at the studios where these teachers were formerly based. About Roni, one of my former informants said, "Roni is an exceptional ballet teacher. She provides insights and perspectives that make you want to dance your heart out for her." More recently, I received an e-mail that spoke about both Roni and Amy in the following way: "They are fantastic and supportive of kids in a very self-esteem building way (also the kids seem to have a great time while learning while in their respective classes). My two daughters love their classes which makes it very easy for me too. Also, parents (adults) seem to enjoy themselves as well." This last comes from a parent with dancing kids, but as both these teachers were already recommended here for their adult ballet classes, I thought it appropriate to list their new studio venture.
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