A Ballerina’s Story: From Principal Dancer to Academy Director with Cincinnati Ballet’s Sarah Hairston-Berkley

Sarah Hairston-Berkley Talks Transitioning from Prima Ballerina to Academy Director and leading the next generation of dancers with grace and grit.

After spending 16 years dazzling audiences on-stage, Sarah rededicated her career to a life-long love of teaching. Now, as the Cincinnati Ballet’s Academy Director, she’s creating a safe space for young performers to dance AND dream. Listen in to hear about her inspiring career and how it’s shaped her leadership approach and helped her relate to her students. Find out about the Academy’s unique offerings for both children and adults, their upcoming season and how you can support the Ballet as a heartbeat of Cincinnati’s vibrant arts scene. (You can even Sign up for a ...