​ Founded by Cuban dancers Cynthia Castillo, and Damien M Coro in 2014, West Point Ballet has become one of the most acclaimed ballet schools in the Pittsburgh area. Specializing in classical ballet training for ages 3 through Adult, West Point Ballet's mission is to inspire a passion for learning that motivates and allows the students to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum is based in the the Cuban Ballet Methodology, implemented with a faster and varied approach to continue to develop versatile dancers with bigger chances of becoming professionals, or pursuit dance careers in College. Through the years, West Point Ballet has earned the reputation of excellence in training, coaching, and Full-length professional ballet performances. Presenting productions of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Le Corsaire, an original version of The Wizard of Oz, all in addition to the traditional Nutcracker presented every December. West Point Ballet dancers have been awarded numerous top prizes in International Ballet Competitions: Youth America Grand Prix; World Ballet Competition; ADC IBC, Universal Ballet Competitions. Graduates of West Point Ballet can be seen dancing for some of the most prestigious companies across the globe, and the school has received the Universal ballet competition Outstanding Coaches award, and YAGP Outstanding Teachers Award.