Celesta Haraszti, began her dance training in Budapest, Hungary and later studied Fine Arts in Dance/Choreography from the University of Utah. She has been acknowledged as "one of the leading soloists of the avante-garde dance world…" by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Having firmly established herself as an undaunted collaborator with many internationally-known composers and directors of multimedia productions, she has performed and created over 40 works. Since 1982 she has toured as a member of the Electric Arts Duo ensemble performing throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. "Ms. Haraszti has a uniquely individual virtuosic style that combines the strength of an athlete with the grace of ballet and is noted for her dramatic ability to establish a perfect equilibrium between the rival magnetisms of music and dance." The late John Cage referenced Burton Beerman’s NIGHT CALLS for clarinet and solo dancer, " a real " tour de force", beautifully executed". Her teachers have included, Viola Farber, Bill Evans, John Wilson and Gus Solomons, Jr. Master classes with artists Alwin Nikolais, Murray Louis, Bill T. Jones, Daniel Nagrin, Marcel Marceau, and David Parsons.