
Christina Pandolfi
Christina Pandolfi is a New York native, born and raised on Long Island. She began her dance training at St. James' Seiskaya Ballet Academy under the distinct training of former National Opera of Greece ballerina, Valia Seiskaya. She studied with Seiskaya for thirteen years, dancing prominent roles in traditional and original ballets, including: Clara and The Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Kitri in the Don Quixote Wedding Pas de Deux and Odile in the Black Swan Pas de Deux.
Christina also studied modern dance, beginning at the age of 14 under former Paul Taylor dancer, Heather Berest, all which lead to her acceptance into the prestigious dance department at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Christina has performed extensively and worked with esteemed dancers and choreographers, such as Eleanor D 'Antuono, Deborah Jowitt, James Sutton, Gus Solomons Jr., Robert Battle, Larry Keigwin, Michael Cusumano and Kay Cummings. She loves all dance and is a Broadway aficionado.
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First Show
Cinderella at Lincoln CenterFavorite Show
Chicago on Broadway! Always.Favorite Stories
- Catching up with Ethan Stiefel - I've admired Ethan for years, and when he was made AD of ARB, it was exciting! I couldn't wait to chat with him about his vision for this promising ballet company.
- Behind the Lens with Mark Mann - My conversation with Mark was so much fun; he has such passion for his craft, and it was amazing to see something so vibrant come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ABT's Le Corsaire Proves the Classics Can be Modern Again - It's simple: ABT + Le Corsaire = heaven.
Most Popular Articles

Interview: Andrea Miller & GALLIM Return to the Joyce with MOTHER
November 2, 2025
After years spent creating work for other companies, Andrea Miller is returning to the Joyce theater with GALLIM, where she serves as Artistic Director and Choreographer, with her first full-length world premiere since 2018.

TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS WAS SUBLIME at New York City Center
October 19, 2025
As the world we live in gets increasingly more divided—socially, politically, economically—there is no more joyous occasion than coming together for a beautiful piece of art that leaves the collective room oohing and aahing.

Interview: Dancing with Purpose is Key for Diane Nicole Lee
August 13, 2025
Discover how personal sacrifice and courage led NYC-based artist, Diane Nicole Lee, to persevere into a professional dance career with a mission to increase dance equity and access for BIPOC youth.

Interview: Celebrating 45 Years of MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP with Mark Morris
July 7, 2025
“The most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times).

Review: GRACE TO THE RESCUE Was a Night Celebrating Love, Animals, and Dance
June 4, 2025
There’s no greater feeling than joining a group of people coming together to support a common goal.

Interview: Ballet Star Sarah Lane Brings DANCE FOR PAWS to Symphony Space
May 27, 2025
Dance for Paws is a new non-profit, dedicated to using the power of dance to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals.

Feature: The Stars Sparkled at the 2025 CHITA RIVERA AWARDS
May 21, 2025
With an incredible mix of all-star performances, the artists at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards didn't need an invitation to shine.

Review: NYCDAF Hosts DESTINY RISING at The Joyce Theater
March 19, 2025
Destiny Rising, an evening to benefit the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation, was held March 17th at the legendary Joyce Theater.

Review: GRUPO CADABRA DAZZLES with HERMAN CORNEJO in ANIMA ANIMAL at The Joyce Theater
February 20, 2025
Argentinian-based dance group Grupo Cadabra made their New York premiere on February 18th at The Joyce Theater with the dazzling contemporary ballet, Anima Animal.

Interview: ABT Principal Dancer Herman Cornejo Brings ANIMA ANIMAL to New York Audiences
February 14, 2025
Herman Cornejo is a modern-day ballet legend.

Review: GALLIM BRINGS NEW YORK PREMIERE OF 'WONDERLAND' to The Joyce Theater
November 15, 2024
'Wonderland' was originally presented as a half-evening work in 2010, but this is the first time it will be seen by New York audiences in its full-length version.

Review: ABT STUDIO COMPANY Brings the Drama to The Joyce Theater
May 8, 2024
It’s true what they say: everything old is new again.

Interview: James Whiteside's YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Makes New York Premiere at The Joyce
April 28, 2024
Ballet dancer, choreographer, author, pop star, content creator: James Whiteside does it all.

Review: AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET's ELEVATE Sparkles at Kaye Playhouse
April 2, 2024
What did our critic think of ELEVATE at Kaye Playhouse? For the better part of a century, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has been the preeminent ballet company of New Jersey.

Interview: Ethan Stiefel And Gillian Murphy are Taking American Repertory Ballet to New Heights
March 28, 2024
Ethan Stiefel and Gillian Murphy are two of the world’s greatest dancers of all time.

Review: TWYLA THARP Dance Sizzles with A Triumphant Program at The Joyce
February 16, 2024
Call it habit, anticipation, excitement.

Review: CHERYLYN LAVAGNINO DANCE EXPLORES THE FRAGILITY OF EXISTENCE IN NEW PROGRAM at The Jack Crystal Theater
June 19, 2023
What did our critic think of CHERYLYN LAVAGNINO DANCE EXPLORES THE FRAGILITY OF EXISTENCE IN NEW PROGRAM at The Jack Crystal Theater?

Review: MOVEMENT AT THE STILL POINT: AN EVENING OF DANCE at The Joyce Theater
April 11, 2023
World-renowned photographer Mark Mann threw an incredible party Monday night.
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