Faculty

Herci Marsden began dancing at age five and made her debut at thirteen with the National theater in Split, Coratia.  Throughout her years of training, she has such notable mentors as Mila Katic, Ana Roje, Oscar Harmos and Mia Slavenska.  In 1958 she immigrated to the United States to live in Lincoln, Rhode Island where she co – founded the Brae Crest School of Ballet.

At six months of age Ana came to the United States with her parents, Herci and Myles Marsden. Her ballet training began at age two and she became a trainee at SBRI at age eleven. She had the privilege of attending The Royal Ballet School and she has danced as several female lead roles, including the lead roles in Giselle and Coppelia.

Mia starting dancing at BCSB in 1985 and is a former Principal Dancer for SBRI.  She debuted her own choreography for SBRi in 2008 with Claire de Lune.  Mia received her BA in Education from Rhode Island College in 2001 and also received a MA from New England University in 2008.

Mark began taking classes under the direction of his mother, Herci Marsden, as soon as he was able to walk.  He joined SBRI in 1984 and was promoted to Principal in 1992.  Mark has danced in many classic roles from Frantz in Copellia to Albrecht in Giselle.  Mark received his BS from URI and also has a degree in respiratory theropy.

Richard began taking classes under the tutelage of his parents and he made his onstage debut at the age of six.  At the age of 12, he was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York and he attained a year-round full scholarship when he was fifteen years of age. Three years later, Richard joined the New York City Ballet.