Rochester School of Dance

Upcoming Masterclasses

Our studio offers ballet and contemporary technique classes taught by renowned Master teachers once a year for the intermediate/advanced to advanced ballet and contemporary students.

Intermediate and Advanced Master Classes

Each year, we proudly present our exclusive Master Classes, featuring distinguished ballet instructors celebrated in the teaching world. Our past instructors have hailed from esteemed institutions such as the School of American Ballet, home of the New York City Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet, Washington Ballet, and many more. This intensive week-long program is designed for both Intermediate and Advanced level ballet dancers, offering outstanding training and exceptional learning opportunities. The Master Classes include a pointe class following the advanced technique session, catering to both male and female dancers. Join us to elevate your ballet skills under the guidance of world-class masters.

Date: August 24-28, 2026
Time:
4:30-6:00pm Intermediate Ballet
6:15-7:45pm Advanced Ballet
7:45-8:15pm Advanced Pointe

2025 Master Teachers

Guest Instructors

Caroline Sheridan

Caroline Sheridan, began her classical training at the age of 5. From Michigan, Ms. Sheridan trained at The Link School of the Arts and then went on to attend the University of Utah on scholarship and obtained her BS in Economics and BFA in Ballet in 2013. While in school, she performed many reputable works including, Val Caniparoli’s Lambarena, Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Variations, and Mikhail Fokine’s Les Sylphides.

Upon graduation, Ms. Sheridan accepted a contract to perform with Central West Ballet in Modesto, California, under the direction of former Ballet West dancers, René Daveluy and Leslie Ann Larson. Ms. Sheridan performed classical ballets such as Giselle and Swan Lake as well as contemporary works including Songs by Val Caniparoli and George Balanchine’s Valse Fantasie. Ms. Sheridan was promoted to principal dancer in 2016 and went on to be featured in many roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Dawn in Coppélia, and Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.

Caroline Sheridan went on to Syracuse City Ballet in upstate New York and danced in and directed rehearsals for Dracula, The Nutcracker and Cinderella with the company. Beyond her performance experience, Ms. Sheridan is also an accomplished choreographer, having set original ballets on Utah Ballet Ensemble, Central West Ballet, and Syracuse City Ballet. Ms. Sheridan is also a sought-after master teacher and has mentored numerous pre-professional students across the nation.

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