St. Peter`s Community Arts Academy is putting together our annual Community Thriller Dance for the Geneva Halloween Parade—and you`re invited to join us! 🧟

No dance experience is necessary. Anyone ages 8 and up can sign up, learn the dance at our Saturday practices, and perform with the group during the parade on Sunday, October 25.

Ready to get spooky with us? Sign up here:
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🌟 SALTA Recipient Spotlight: Remi Cowles!

We`re excited to celebrate Remi Cowles as one of this year`s recipients of a Sue Adams Loves the Arts (SALTA) scholarship!

Remi Cowles, a first-year student at Geneva High School, begins her eighth year this fall studying with Ms. Alaina at SPCAA`s Ballet School. Recently, Remi spent five challenging and highly rewarding weeks in Boston Ballet School`s summer intensive program, where, as a residential participant, she lived on Boston University`s Fenway Campus and commuted to BBS`s Newton studio six days a week. Her classes included Ballet Technique, Pointe/Variations, Partnering, Corps de Ballet, Character Dance, and Modern. Upon her return, she also took a one-week intensive with Rochester City Ballet, alongside beloved fellow students of the SPCAA Ballet School.

Through the SALTA Fund, dedicated SPCAA students like Remi are able to explore new experiences, learn from other artists and educators, and continue growing in the performing arts.

Congratulations, Remi! We`re proud to support your continued growth and can`t wait to see where your artistic journey takes you next. ❤️

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We`re excited to welcome Ryan McKenna to the St. Peter`s Community Arts Academy faculty as a piano instructor! 🎹

Ryan is a music educator, accompanist, and performer with a wide-ranging musical background. He holds a Master`s degree in Music Theory Pedagogy from the Eastman School of Music and completed his undergraduate studies in Music Education at Ithaca College.

In addition to joining SPCAA, Ryan serves as the High School Band Director for the Waterloo Central School District and as organist at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. His experience spans classroom teaching, ensemble direction, private instruction, accompaniment, and performance.

Ryan especially enjoys bringing music theory and improvisation into piano instruction, helping students understand not just how to play, but how music works. He works with pianists of all ages and experience levels, tailoring lessons to help each student build confidence, technical fluency, and a lasting appreciation for music.

We`re thrilled to have Ryan sharing his experience and love of music with our students. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the SPCAA community! 🎶

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