"It was wonderful, as expected," commented Fr. Fessio after the Ave Maria Dance Academy's first recital Sunday at the Donahue Academy.
About 200 people turned out for the recital, which featured more than 30 children from Ave Maria and surrounding areas (at right is Isabelle Ledesma).
The academy was started last fall by Ave Maria resident Karen Ledesma, and her daughter Erica is one of two instructors, along with Julianna Kimbell, who is finishing her freshman year at AMU.
Mrs. Ledesma also has announced that the academy will be running three different summer camp programs, described below after the picture of all the dancers.

Ave Maria Dance Academy Summer Dance Camp
(all camps are designed for both boys and girls)
3 different weeks - 3 different age groups - 3 different camps
1st Week July 27-31
Ages 2 1/2 - 4 - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Storybook Adventure Summer Dance Camp $100
(Includes a $25 prop/costume fee)
2nd Week August 3-7
Ages 5-7 - 9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Ballet, Tap, Art, and Art appreciation/history $75
3rd Week August 10-14
Ages 7 and up -11:00 -3:00 p.m.
Ballet, Tap, Art, Creative Movement and Art appreciation/history $125
Limited placement please contact Karen Ledesma - 239-963-9154