Master Class with Michael Cusumano

Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm

Ballet & Repetory

Open to Ballet 4 and up

Cost: $75

Michael’s class consists of a structured barre, with coordinated and well thought out combinations to set the dancer up for center, with the intention of freedom of movement and artistry. Musicality, presence, and breath are highly emphasized to enhance each individual dancer’s ability. He believes in fostering a positive atmosphere, and that each dancer needs something slightly different to achieve the goal of being their best self.

Meet Michael Cusumano
Michael Cusumano grew up on Long Island, New York. At the age of 14 he won the bronze medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria and the special Jury Prize at the Prix de Paris. Michael then joined American Ballet Theater at age 15. With ABT, Michael danced in all the full-length classics as well as works by Twyla Tharp, John Neumeier, Agnes DeMille, and Lar Lubovich, to name a few. After ABT, Michael danced as a principal with Alabama Ballet and then as a soloist with the Boston Ballet.

He went on to perform in the original cast of All Shook Up on Broadway, then to star as “the jury” in the smash hit Chicago and appeared in the original production of An American in Paris on Broadway. Other credits include The Most Happy Fella at New York State Theater, On the Town at Encores, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, ABT Now for PBS, Le Corsaire for PBS, and the feature film Center Stage.

He is currently on faculty in the Pace University Commercial Dance Department where he has taught for 10 years, the Joffrey Ballet School NYC, and also teaches at world renowned institutions including Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, and Ballet Arts at City Center.
Michael is a jury member for the Ballet Championship of America. He is an ABT certified teacher for pre-primary through level 3.

Space is limited!