MASTER FACULTY
French- American Ballet Theatre consistently brings in world-renowned guests to teach Masterclasses and Workshops.
These performers and teachers come from all over the globe to share their expertise and experience with both French-American Ballet Theatre students and the Westchester Dance and Theatre communities.
RICHARD VILLAVERDE
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY SOLOIST
"It is an honor to work with French-American Ballet Theatre and to see how positively the director ML.Fichaux affectes the students! FABT Gala is each year a true success and has such a great turn out. Grateful for the opportunity to teach, perform my work and looking forward to more with FABT!"
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YURIKO KAJIYA
HOUSTON BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCER
"It is a pleasure to teach for French-American Ballet Theatre! The students are focused, eager to learn and it is impressive with how fast they can apply each correction! Their director ML.Fichaux's love and passion for students is wonderful and she is guiding them with high quality training!"
SEAN STEWART
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL DANCER
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE BALLET MASTER
"What a joy to teach the students of FABT! They have an excellent work ethic, a commitment to their craft and a hunger for knowledge. Their focus is evident. Marie Lorene Fichaux is dedicated to providing the best training possible to these dancers and I look forward to seeing them and working with them again!"
PATRICIA DOKOUDOVSKY
PRIMA BALLERINA
ETOILE METROPOLITAN OPERA BALLET
"French-American Ballet Theatre is the place to learn! All students are very well-trained and disciplined. Their director Marie Fichaux teaches in the lineage of the great classical ballet tradition while elevating the daily training to nowadays highest standards. She fosters each student's love for dance to blossom and it shows."
MICHAEL CUSUMANO
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL DANCER
"French-American Ballet Theatre provides excellent training in a safe, professional environment. I am so impressed with the high skill level of the students and their incredible discipline. The founder ML.Fichaux has created an atmosphere that allows the students to evolve and grow not only as dancers but people. I love teaching at FABT and highly recommend the school for anyone who is looking to dance professionally or take dance for the pure joy of it!"
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CHARLOTTE LANDREAU
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE LEADING ARTIST
FORMER OLYMPIC GYMNAST
"It is an absolute pleasure to teach masterclasses for the French-American Ballet Theatre. I have rarely seen more interested students, eager to learn and to try a new technique. I can see so much potential.
What a treat it is to teach such talented dancers
and future stars!!"
ANTONIO FINI
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL DANCER
JUDGE "DANCING WITH THE STARS" (ITALY)
TV FIGURE
"What a pleasure to work with the superb students of FABT. The dancers follow with exceptional energy. It is heartwarming! Their dedication & determination will lead to greatness especially under the coaching of Marie Fichaux. Congratulations to her on her fine direction and to all the beautiful dancers."
JULIE GRANGER
INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTIST
STAR OF "THE MUSE" EQUINOX
TOP MODEL FOR REPETTO & BLOCH DANCE
"The students of FABT are an absolute delight to work with. Their dedication, hard work, and the quality of their training shows in every step. The students are trained in the pure excellence of the classical tradition, and It is rare to witness such homogeneity in the level of attention and skills. A big bravo to all the students and to their dedicated director ML.Fichaux for the quality of their work!"
