Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc.
315-737-0703
Upcoming Events
Performances TBD
Acro for dancers
Acrobatic Arts certified syllabus.
Progressing Ballet Technique certified instructor.
Jamie Sitera, BA, MA, CAS, SDL,
RAD T Dip., and
lifetime member
Rambert Grades registered teacher
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About Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc.
The Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc. is a nonprofit regional dance company whose focus is to provide performance opportunities to all children ages 3 to 18 of the Mohawk Valley. These children participate in yearly performances, usually in the winter and spring. Our aim is two-fold: to attract the attention of the serious ballet student and to attract the interest of minority students of various cultural backgrounds.
Mission: Leatherstocking Ballet's mission is dedicated to working with young dancers and bringing the excitement of dance and performance to students who have not had the opportunity to be a part of an organized production.
History: The Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc. was formed in 1994 to foster a healthy interest and development of the performing arts in the Mohawk Valley. The Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc. is now a full School of Dance comprised of dance students, aged 3 to 18 years. In the past, children from Watson Williams, Roscoe Conkling, and the Mohawk Valley Refugee Center have performed alongside company members in performances for the general public and area schools. Now, the School of Dance fills performance roles with their own students and auditions students to fill extra roles as necessary.
Jamie Sitera, Artistic Director
Jamie Sitera is the founder of the Leatherstocking Ballet, Inc. and has served as its Artistic Director since its inception 22-years ago. Ms. Sitera has a Master’s Degree in Dance Education and her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership.
Our Dream: Promote and produce performances that offer opportunities to children of varied cultural backgrounds who are interested in taking part in artistic activities. Foster friendships, cultural understanding and aesthetic education.
