PA House of Representatives Honors Anastasia Babayeva

Anastasia Babayeva, the Artistic Director of the Academy of International Ballet in Media, Pa, was honored last week in front of family and friends by Pennsylvania State Representative Jamie Santora of the 163rd Legislative District in his District Office. Ms. Babayeva received an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after receiving the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 2015 by the internationally recognized NYC based Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) organization. The award is a coveted award by professional ballet teachers. On hand to present the award was Representative Jamie Santora of the 163rd Legislative District. In the words of Representative Santora, “Receiving the YAGP Teacher of the Year Award by such a prestigious organization dedicated to the preservation of ballet is a significant accomplishment in the world of ballet and I like to recognize individuals and constituents who have achieved notable successes in our region and our Commonwealth”. Babayeva added, “It really means so much to me that somebody in Representatives Santora’s position recognizes what we are accomplishing here in Delaware County and beyond for the teaching and preservation of classical ballet. When you have been professionally committed to ballet since age nine such official recognition means something special and I appreciate it more than I can express”.

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