Artistic Director, Nataly Lowder receives her official affiliate status award with Raymond Lukens of American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum.

Nataly returned from New York upon completion of her certification process of the ABT National Training Curriculum.  She is currently implementing the curriculum at Performer’s Edge along with Associate Artistic Director, Jane Hachiya-Weiner.

Nataly received her affiliate status with American Ballet Theatre in March of this year after Franco De Vita, Principal of the JKO school, examined students at the school in Carmel, IN.

“The examination process was such a positive experience both for the students and myself as a teacher,” stated Nataly.  ”Mr. De Vita takes the time to evaluate each dancer both technically and artistically. The personal written responses were an invaluable learning experience.”

“We look forward to having him return this school year in May 2011!”

Nataly finished her certification process with ABT this past Saturday and Jane is currently in New York beginning her certification process.

“We look forward to a very successful and rewarding year,” concluded Nataly.