FRANK PIETRI

Mum and Frank were great friends... found this photo of them and thought I'd share.

Frank was a wonderful teacher and person. I loved getting to class at the New Dance Group and hearing what song he picked and watch his choreography unfold and the week went on. It was magic. I think about him often and treasure my time dancing and enjoying Frank. A true gem.

He was so kind and helpful to me always in class. RIP

Frank was my first jazz dance teacher. He welcomed and always encouraged me as he did all of us at NDG. He always had a great laugh and loved life tremendously. To this day when I hear Bill Withers´ "Just the Two Of Us" I start class warm up. I am heart broken to hear of his passing. I think of him often. Rest In Peace my friend and teacher.

He was jazz dance teacher in 1997 and he was an amazing man and I´m so stunned.

Thanks for all the classes and fun choreography. You made me better.

Frank was a wonderful teacher. I was primarily a modern dancer and he taught me much in his jazz classes at NDC. He even allowed me to make a mix tape for his warm up routine which he used in our classes. He was so generous. I love reading about his earlier life, and I am not in the least surprised as his talents and range. He leaves behind students and friends who love his memory.

What a great teacher he was, even for us non-professionals! I learned so much from him. He'd had a back injury, so was doubly conscious of alignment, posture, centering, balance. Not a dance class goes by that I don't remember one of his cues. Great music selections. Lovely alive and generous soul -- he even remembered me when I dropped into NDG several years ago. Peace out, old friend.
Renée

Frank was a wonderful teacher and friend, and will be missed by everyone he inspired. Frank and I first met in 1974 when he started choreographing our high school musicals. After college, I started taking his jazz classes at the New Dance Group-the highlight of my day. We had many the dinner with friends at my various apartments and homes, and he will be be missed. My sincerest condolences. RIP my friend.