Studio Maestro and Manhattan Youth Ballet are the culmination of Ms. Caiola’s effort for the past twelve years to create a viable and curriculum-based ballet academy in the United States. Modeled after the great schools of Europe, her pre-professional program is the only one of its kind in this country. Former students of Studio Maestro, now Manhattan Youth Ballet, dance with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Washington Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Nederland Dans Theatre and Complexion among others.

Education is the top priority at Manhattan Youth Ballet and the school has numerous community outreach programs to promote dance education. Manhattan Youth Ballet's outreach throughout New York City has proven to make a difference in the lives of the students, both academically and socially. Our outreach program allows children who normally cannot attend arts events to enjoy the beauty and majesty of ballet.