“I love Rochester City Ballet performances, and the best thing about Rochester, as opposed to other cities where I lived, is the public can see a low-cost preview of our performances as part of our In Studio series. At the In Studio, you can see the dancers warm up and rehearse, and speak to the artists.

“My other favorite thing is our sensory-friendly performance for children with special needs. We get to work with more than 20 community organizations (social service agencies, schools, and support groups) to distribute tickets. There is nothing better than making a child laugh. This performance is very special because families feel comfortable, welcome, and get to share a life performance with the entire family.”

—Nichole Gantshar, Webster 
Executive Director, Rochester City Ballet