Founder of CPYB
Bio: Marcia Dale Weary began her teaching career in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1955 after her own studies with Thalia Mara and Arthur Mahoney at the School of Ballet Repertory in New York City. Her unequaled dedication to her school, students, and instructors, and her unique teaching style have brought the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet to the top of the dance field. The New York Times stated in 1989 that Weary is “considered one of the country’s foremost ballet teachers.” Ms. Weary is the 2007 recipient of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for the Arts for her Outstanding Leadership and Service to Youth. Ms. Weary is also the 1992 recipient of the Distinguished Service to the Arts Award for Central Pennsylvania. In February 2000, Ms. Weary became the first recipient of the Carlisle Regional Arts Award. And in 2010, Ms. Weary received an honorary degree in performing arts from Dickinson College, and was named as one of Central Pennsylvania’s 25 Women of Influence, for which she received a Pennsylvania Senate citation, sponsored by Senator Patricia H. Vance. She and the CPYB have been featured in leading newspapers and magazines, television news and features, and in the award-winning documentary film presented on national public television, Children with a Dream.
Teaches Levels: A1, B1, B2, B6, C2, D1, E2, E3
Quotes:
"Listen to classical music"
"Use your eyes"
"Eat good food"
"Ohhhhh honey!"
"Be smart"
Common Corrections:
* 180 degrees turned out
* Squeeze your feet
* Chest up
* Perfect fifths
* Being musical
* and just about anything and everything else
Likes:
lavender, classical music, 50's movies
Dislikes:
"music of today", modern culture, slackers
If you have Marcia during the summer course you are getting the true CPYB experience. They don't call it 'Marcia's Magic' for nothing!
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