The Gift of Dance

Flower City Ballet school founder Wayne Blatt, 75, passed away after his long fought battle with colon cancer on Nov. 15, 2016. Erika Ruegemer, a dancer and choreographer who worked with Blatt for five years, has now taken his position as a lead instructor. As the Flower City Ballet prepares for its 11th annual production of The Nutcracker without him, this story focuses on the stress of his death and how it affects the dancers who have worked with him over the years.

Roles: Brittainy Newman - Producer, Videographer, Editor

Joseph Ressler - Videographer Editor

Nico Muhly - Composer