Faculty & Staff

Claire began dancing at the age of 9, at the Falls Church School of Ballet under Elisabeth Graetzer, former prima ballerina with the Innsbruck Opera Ballet, and dancer with the Vienna State Opera Ballet. During the following decade, Mrs. Rosenberger studied classical ballet, Viennese Waltz and Hungarian Character, and performed with the school. Ms. Rosenberger also performed a Viennese Waltz at the Hungarian Freedom Fighters Ball in Washington DC. She taught classes starting at age 16, from beginners to adults. During this time, she also studied with Carolou Fiery Russell in Arlington. While attending Virginia Commonwealth University, Ms. Rosenberger studied ballet, modern, and jazz (with Tanya Dennis), performing with the University Dance Ensemble. We are so privileged to have her with us here  at Excell Dance!