IN Peters Township October/November 2018 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER Welcome to the October/November issue of IN Peters Township. There is no shortage of stories about Peters Township residents doing extraordinary things! The Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory—founded by three Peters Township women—Diane Damon, Patty Erker and Laurie Rieger—opened on September 10, bringing professional- quality ballet instruction to the area. “We wanted to open a classical ballet school with a more up-to-date approach to ballet that includes a positive, nurturing environment,” says Rieger. “We’re looking to support the whole child—not only teaching professional-quality ballet, but also helping students develop skills to be successful in life, including positive body image, discipline and mental focus.” Vanessa Haidar and David Martinez Coro are the Artisti