Sophie Smolsky
Teacher
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Sophie began her competitive dance career at the age of 2. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, pom, hop-hop, tumbling, improv, and dancer pilates. Sophie is a graduate of St. John’s University, where she was a member of the school’s Division 1 Dance Team. During her four years, she won several national titles with the team, including a National Championship in Division 1 Hip-Hop in 2020.
Sophie has been teaching since the age of 18. Her classical repertoire includes The Snow Queen and The Dew Drop Fairy from the Nutcracker. She is passionate about working with kids, teaching proper technique and movement, and most importantly giving young dancers a judgement free space to do what they love.
Sophie Smolsky has been on the faculty of Rose Academy of Ballet since 2020
