Rochester School of Dance Brings New York City Instructors to Rochester Hills

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“We are honored and excited to bring two outstanding instructors to our studio” stated Cornelia Sampson, owner of Rochester School of Dance, “not just for our own students, but for students in our area that are interested in studying with such renowned,  gifted instructors.” Giving students the chance to take classes with such well-known artists is important for owner Sampson.  “Some students that live in Michigan may never get this opportunity and I am pleased to offer them this priviledge.” 

Katrina Killian is teaching classes this week at the RSD.  Killian has performed principal roles in Balanchine's Bouree Fantastique, Divetimento from Le Baiser de la Fee, Tarantella, Western Symphony, The Four Seasons, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and many other classical and contemporary works in the NYCB's repertoire.  She joined the School of American Ballet, official school of the New York City Ballet, in 1998 upon retirement from the company. Killian also serves as Ballet Mistress for the NYCB Education Department staging productions featuring SAB's advanced students for NYCB's Ballet Bridges program which reaches 2000 public school children each year.

Peter O’Brien will be teaching classes Aug. 20-24, at the RSD.  O’Brien, former dancer with the Royal Ballet, has danced every principal role in the renowned company’s repertoire. He has partnered famed ballerinas including Galina Panow, Margot Fonteyn, Galina Samsova, Margret Barbieri, Merle Park, Marion Tage and Yoko Morashito among many others. O’Brien’s extensive career has taken him all over the world. He has performed with the New London Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Stadttheater Bern, Australian Ballet Company, Ballet Theatre Francaise de Nancy, Zurich Opera House, Alta Balletto, La Scala Milano, and Nureyev and Friends. During his dance career, he became interested in teaching and often coached young dancers in the companies he danced with. Since retiring from the stage, he has continued his coaching interests and is currently teaching in New York at Steps on Broadway and the Alvin Ailey School. He is a sought after master teacher and coach and his diversified dance repertory and partnering experience lends itself to a wonderful opportunity for any student, female or male.

Both instructors provide a learning experience geared towards children of all ages.  Their experience and knowledge inspire the students they teach to develop and enrich their technique and achieve their goals.  Space is limited for these classes, so contact the school today at 248-652-3117 or visit our website to download the master class flier at http://www.rochesterschoolofdance.com/Master%20Class%20Flyer%202012.pdf

The Rochester School of Dance is under the direction of Cornelia Sampson and is accredited in all dance disciplines. Founded with the aspiration of offering Oakland County and the surrounding areas a school with an outstanding training program, we have now enjoyed thirty years of success. Classes progress from pre-ballet through advanced levels of instruction. In this capacity the school provides those students who are career oriented with the necessary technical foundation while also affording recreational students the opportunity to participate in classes of high standards. The focus is on self-esteem, good health, the overall joy of movement and the sense of achievement that comes from working in a nurturing environment. Visit http://www.rochesterschoolofdance.com or call 248-652-3117 for more information.