Sabrina Sabino is originally from upstate, NY, and began studying ballet at Ballet Arts. She attended Canada’s National Ballet School for four years, which included an exchange program to the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany. After graduating, she joined The Washington Ballet as a trainee for one season. Sabrina joined Richmond Ballet in 2012 as part of Richmond Ballet II and was promoted to the main company in 2014. She toured with the company internationally to China in 2015. Sabrina has danced lead roles in many ballets, including The Sleeping Beauty, Malcolm Burn’s Romeo and Juliet, George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations, Malcolm Burn’s Cinderella, and George Balanchine’s Who Cares?. She has been a part of many new creations for the company by choreographers Ma Cong, Val Caniparoli, and Katarzyna Skarpetowska to name a few. In the fall of 2022, Sabrina and her husband, Fernando, welcomed their baby girl into the world!
The Faculty of The School of Richmond Ballet is comprised of knowledgeable instructors who share a mutual love for dance and teaching. While performing is considered the pinnacle of dance, the unseen practice and hard work in the classroom is where students spend most of their time. And under the guidance of a dedicated teacher, they’re able to reach their fullest potential.
The Administration of the School of Richmond Ballet is made up of a highly organized, devoted team. On any given day, they know what’s happening at the School and help keep our multitude of classes, programs, and special events running smoothly.
The Musicians at the School of Richmond Ballet are a valuable asset in creating a unique and joyful class experience. In keeping with tradition, our ballet and modern classes are accompanied by live music – a true gift to instructors and students alike.