Living A Dream CD

Marston Smith has introduced audiences of all ages to the infinite possibilities of Cello, Magic, Rock & Roll and comedy, often bordering between David Letterman and Max Headroom. He has appeared on national television, in symphony orchestras, as well as in recordings for motion picture soundtracks.

Tatyana Featherman - PianistTatyana Featherman was born in the former Soviet Union, where she received her elementary music education in the Ukrainian city of Lvov. Upon completing her education in Odessa, Tatyana was engaged as an accompanist with Vodnic, a prestigious rhythmic gymnastic school. In 1982, Tatyana immigrated to the United States where she began working as an accompanist for Margarita and John White, directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. During the ensuing years, Tatyana recorded three albums for ballet classes - \"Spirit of Movement,\" \"Harmony in Motion\" and \"Fire Within.

\" While studying ballet at the academy, she attended John White\'s teacher\'s seminar, and began teaching ballet in addition to her work as accompanist.

Margarita WhiteMargarita White, born Margarita de Saá in Havana, Cuba, studied ballet with Fernando and Alicia Alonso. Margarita joined the newly formed Ballet Nacional de Cuba rising through the ranks from corps de ballet to principal dancer. In addition to her dancing responsibilities, she learned the Vaganova teaching method from Soviet ballet masters, and taught in the new state school, Cubanacan. Margarita left Cuba with her husband, John White. In 1969, they were invited to join the Pennsylvania Ballet company where they remained until 1974, when they founded their own school, the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet in Narberth, Pennsylvania. Margarita is considered an authority in the world of ballet. The Academy trains over 300 students each year, and many graduates are dancing professionally in companies around the world.