Zippora Karz is a former soloist ballerina with the New York City Ballet where she performed for 16 years on stage and in televised performances. She was featured in a variety of roles choreographed by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins (The Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker being one of her favorites) as well as works choreographed for her by such choreographers as Peter Martins and Lynne Taylor Corbett.
Today Miss Karz stages Balanchine ballets all over the world coaching and teaching dance. She still performs, mostly for diabetes related events, as well as speaking and sharing her story, and teaching movement to kids and young adults. Miss Karz was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 21 and is passionate today about motivating others to take care of themselves and live their dreams.
In 2015 Jacqueline Valmont joined the City of Angels Ballet as Dance Faculty and Staff.
In 2010, Susan became a City of Angels Ballet faculty member and company member.
Zippora Karz is a former soloist with the New York City Ballet where she performed for 16 years on stage and in televised performances.
During a 21-year career with the New York City Ballet, Stephanie Saland was showcased in leading roles under George Balanchine’s direction.