News

Sadly we must announce the passing of
Eleanora M. (Rubino) Terenzi
November 21, 1928 ~ September 3, 2025 (age 96)
Honorary Member & Creator of the Performing Arts Medal Exams
Eleanora Rubino Terenzi, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 peacefully at her home. Born in Boston, she is the beloved daughter of the late Luigi and Jennie (Boccuzzi) Rubino.
Eleanora was a longtime member of the East Boston Community and graduate of East Boston High School. Having a deep passion for dance, she was a proud scholarship student of the American School of Ballet in New York City. Eleanor opened her own studio, the Eleanor Rubino Academy of Performing Arts. Her long and illustrious career as a dance teacher made her a respected educator in dance and some of her students went on to become professional dancers.
Her Syllabi for Ballet, Jazz and Tap is loved and still in use
by PAN AM Worldwide.
New Theatrical Syllabus
available now
Based on the Original Syllabus created by Frank Regan, edited and amended by Peter Schneider



PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
BOOKLETT FOR THE TRAINING OF DANCE TEACHERS
available now in English and Italian
Edited by Francesca Mazzuoli
Professional Teacher Course
in Italy
September 6-7