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.
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YURIKO KAJIYA
HOUSTON BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCER
" It was a pleasure to teach for French-American Ballet Theatre! Even trough Zoom class, the students were focused, eager to learn and I was very impressed with how fast they could apply each correction! Their director ML.Fichaux's love and passion for students is wonderful and she is guiding them with high quality training!"
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."
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CHARLOTTE LANDREAU
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE LEADING ARTIST
FORMER OLYMPIC GYMNAST
"I had the absolute pleasure to teach a masterclass for the French-American Ballet Theatre. I have rarely seen more interested students, eager to learn and to try a new technique. I could see so much potential even during our first encounter on an online class. What a treat it was to teach such talented dancers
and future stars!!"
SEAN STEWART
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL DANCER
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE BALLET MASTER
FABT PRINCIPAL ARTIST
"What a joy to teach the students of FABT over Zoom! They have an excellent work ethic, a commitment to their craft and a hunger for knowledge. Their focus was evident even over the computer screen. 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 in person!"
ANTONIO FINI
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL DANCER
JUDGE "DANCING WITH THE STARS" (ITALY)
TV FIGURE
"During the lockdown I had the pleasure to work remotely with the superb students of FABT. It is not easy to focus during online classes but the dancers followed me with exceptional energy. It was heartwarming! Their dedication & determination will lead to greatness especially under the coaching of Marie Fichaux. Congratulation 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 ! I can only wish to be back."
