Who We Are

Allegro Ballet Academy- About Us- Faculty

Academy Directors- Miguel and Sarah Anaya

“We are overjoyed to be opening Allegro Ballet Academy where our love for dance education can be integrated into the community, and nurtured to our future students. We believe in offering the highest level of classical ballet while helping to shape the next generation of artists. We value a level of training that helps cultivate and give our students a well rounded foundation of dance training while establishing a love for ballet and the arts. We have been fortunate to receive exceptional classical ballet training rooted in the Vaganova method, a system renowned for its meticulous structure, emphasis on musicality, strength, épaulement, and the seamless integration of artistry with technical precision. This foundation has been further enriched by extensive exposure to Cuban classical training, celebrated for its powerful technique, athleticism, and expressive dynamism, as well as the Balanchine style, known for its speed, clarity, musical intelligence, and innovative approach to classical form. Together, we believe these methodologies have shaped a well-rounded, disciplined, and artistically versatile approach to ballet.

We have dedicated our lives to the pursuit of this art form, committing ourselves to rigorous training, continual growth, and excellence. Over the past decade, we have had the privilege of pursuing professional dance careers while also engaging in meaningful teaching opportunities, sharing our knowledge and passion with the next generation of dancers. Our experience both on stage and in the studio informs our approach to education, blending tradition, artistry, and technical integrity in every aspect of our work. We wish to inspire our students to reach and develop creativity, imagination, and artistic expression through ballet. We believe and are committed to developing Dancers confidence, technique, and overall performance abilities to achieve their goals. We aim to create an environment centered around both recreational and pre professional training where dancers can reach their fullest potential and dreams. Being a part of our program will enrich the livelihood of your dancers, and provide a quality dance education for both dancers on a recreational level and to those who wish to aspire and receive a high caliber of training. Allegro Ballet Academy offers the following genres/classes- ballet, pointe, conditioning, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Pre Ballet, and Pre level tap classes. Allegro Ballet academy is proud to offer programs where each dancer may find their placement and pursue their dance journey.”

MIGUEL ANAYA,

originally from Havana, Cuba, trained at the Alfonso Perez Isaac School and the Cuban National Ballet School, where he graduated in 2012. He has trained with Ramona de Saa, Marta Iris, Nor Maria, Ana Julia Bermudez, Magaly Suarez, Alicia Alonso, Fernando Alonso and Alberto Mendez. He danced with the Washington Ballet Company during the 2014-15 season, performing various Septime Webre ballets including Sleepy Hollow and Alice in Wonderland. Mr. Anaya also danced the role of Siegfried in Kirk Peterson’s Swan Lake while with the Washington Ballet. Mr. Anaya was invited to the Varna International Ballet Competition in 2010 and the Youth America Grand Prix in 2011. In 2012, he won the Grand Prix National Competition in Cuba, and performed as a soloist dancer with Ballet Nacional de Cuba with Alicia Alonso. While dancing with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, he performed as Basilio in Don Quixote. Miguel has been a company member with BalletMet since it’s 15/16 season in addition to having an academy instructor position. Over the past decade, Miguel has taught extensively, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to his students. “Opening Allegro Ballet Academy has been a life long dream- one that will hope to inspire young artists for years to come.”

SARAH ANAYA,

originally from Memphis Tennessee, has been dancing since she was nine years old. She began her ballet training under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She has had the wonderful opportunity of receiving Cuban classical ballet training with Magaly Suarez at the Art of Classical Ballet. Sarah joined the Washington Ballet Company at the age of eighteen. While with the Washington ballet Sarah was fortunate to work alongside choreographers such as Septime Webre, Kirk Peterson, Mimmo Miccoli, and Tamas Krizsa. In 2015 Sarah joined BalletMet under the direction of Edwaard Liang. While dancing with BalletMet, highlights of performing include Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Edwaard Liang’s “Murmuration”, and various George Balanchine ballets. “With over a decade of teaching experience, I’m so proud to be able to offer Allegro Ballet Academy’s new students with a solid technical foundation, a passion for artistry, and a lifelong love for dance.”