Professional Alumni

Quality training is the foundation for future accomplishment. Here at Martha Merideth Studios we have always encouraged high aspiration and have been rewarded with the inception of many working professionals.

Dance

• John White (Washington Ballet Company)
• Alexandra Ansenelli (Principal - New York City Ballet, Principal - Royal Ballet, London)
• Karen Levy (Paul Taylor Dance Company)
• Margie Randi (Scholarship to Jacobs Pillow University of the Dance, graduate of Julliard, Head of Modern Dance Department of Indiana State University)
• Mara Reiner (Mark Morris Dance Company)
• Mary Ellen Woodstock (dance teacher)
• Mary Alice Woodstock (Joffrey ballet scholarship, performed with ___ in Europe)
• Derek Raskin (Joffrey Ballet, Metropolitan Opera)
• Jessica Rizzo (Broadway, Dance teacher)
• Carling Talcott (Royal Danish Ballet)
• Katie Ferris ($20,000 college scholarship)

Theatre

• Heather Matarazzo (Martha Merideth Scholarship recipient, Hollywood films such as A Doll House, Devil’s Advocate with Al Pacino, Princess Diaries 1 and 2, Television series Now and Again, specials, etc.)
• Idina Menzel  (Broadway - Wicked - Tony Winner, Rent - stage and movie)
• Gerry Meschino (singer with The Platters, vocalist touring Europe) .

Performance Related

• Maggie Armheim (founder / owner Pilates studio)
• Bella Mayaha Carter (published novelist, dance teacher / choreographer)
• Andrea Dogherty (Dance Historian)
• Karen Kamen (Dance Therapist)
• Karen & ???? (Fundraiser for Alvin Ailey Dance Company)
• Andrea ???? (business development of New York City Ballet)