Genevieve Szaly

Genevieve Szaly began her classical ballet training at Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy under the direction of Farah Zoetmulder. While training in Alaska, she had the opportunity to work with artists such as Gilmer Duran, Dubraskha Arrivillaga, Niki Maple, and Joseph Kerwin of Finnish National Ballet.

Her performing arts education spans multiple genres, with Folklórico training with Xochiquetzal-Tiqun and tap under the legendary Diane Walker, protégée of Gregory Hines, playing a central role in her artistic development.

In 2013, Genevieve joined Ballet 5:8, where she performed and toured both classical repertoire and original works with the school and company. After stepping away from the stage, she discovered her true passion for teaching and choreography. She has since taught and choreographed for programs across Alaska, Illinois, California, and Kyiv, Ukraine.

Genevieve joined the faculty of the School of Sacramento Ballet in 2019, where she has worked with students of all ages and levels. In 2024, she was appointed Children’s Rehearsal Director and has had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Paul Vasterling, Michael Pink, Young Soon Hue, Elise Elliott, Stefan Calka, Colby Damon, and Julia Feldman.

In the summer of 2024, she was also appointed Director of Outreach and Social Media Manager. Her greatest passions are continuing to grow and expand Sacramento Ballet’s Falls Prevention program for older adults—deepening its impact on mobility, confidence, and community connection—and leading young dancers with both joy and rigor, cultivating a new generation of technically proficient, resilient artists who can pursue their craft with longevity, supported by a strong and healthy foundation.