Guest artists and teachers




Committed to providing unforgettable experiences!
BalletCNJ is committed to introducing its students to knowledgeable and talented teachers and guest artists who have worked with some of the leading companies in the world. Our school is devoted to bringing the wonderful world of ballet, artistry, and dance directly to the students and audience of New Jersey through amazing master classes and inspiring performances.

Gabriella Yudenich
Former Soloist with
Pennsylvania Ballet

Mary Carmen Catoya
Former Prima Ballerina with
Miami City Ballet

Nancy Richer
Formerly with
Los Angeles Ballet

Barton Cowperthwaite
Bad Boys of Dance &
"An American in Paris"

Fabian Morales
Principal with Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami

Edgar Anido
Formerly with BalletX
and Complexions

Kyra Nichols
Former Principal with
New York City Ballet

Kleber Rebello
Principal Dancer with
Miami City Ballet

Ana Sophia Scheller
Former Principal NYC Ballet
& San Francisco Ballet

Christopher Charles McDaniel
Dance Theatre of Harlem

Katie Gibson
Formerly with Miami City Ballet & Susan Farrel Ballet

Christie Partelow
Les Grands Ballets
Canadiens de Montreal

Katie Moorhead
Island Moving Company

Nicolai Gorodiskii
Dancer with
San Francisco Ballet

Sarah Smith
Former Dancer with
American Ballet Theatre

Barbara Sandonato
Founding Principal of
Pennsylvania Ballet

Sarah Hay
Former Soloist with Dresden Semperoper Ballett

Gabriela Mesa
Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami/ PA Ballet