Demonstrating the joy and beauty of ballet, while creating a safe and positive learning environment.

Current members of Rochester City Ballet form the School’s permanent faculty.

These brilliant instructors are all members of Rochester City Ballet and pass on their incomparable experience to the school’s aspiring dancers.

Meet our team.

  • John Deming

    School Director

    Ballet Master, Rochester City Ballet

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Shannon Purpura

    Artistic Director, Rochester City Ballet

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Katherine Duffy

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Samantha Howe

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Adam Kittelberger

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Lydia Marbach

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet

  • Anna Turani

    Company Dancer, Rochester City Ballet