Directors

Patricia Hoffman, Founder and Co-Director, Principal Teacher

Ms. Hoffman founded Ballet Society of Colorado Springs in September of 1997. Before moving to Colorado Springs, she was the founder and Director of La Jolla Festival Ballet and Dance Center in Southern California for 10 years. She began her studies in Monterey, California, with Patricia Wester. At age 16, Ms. Hoffman began to study full time with England's Ballet Rambert. She received her MFA in classical ballet from U.S. International University where she also later joined the faculty. Ms. Hoffman performed principal roles created for her with Ballet International and San Diego Ballet. She also directed and taught in London; at the San Diego Ballet School and the USIU Conservatory of the Arts.

Holly Marble, Co-Director, Principal Teacher

Ms. Marble, a native of Colorado Springs, graduated with high honors in academics and dance from the National Academy of Arts in Champaign, IL, and received scholarships to Pennsylvania Ballet and Aspen Ballet. During her 10 year career with Nevada Ballet Theatre, she rose quickly to the rank of Principal Dancer and performed such classic roles as Juliet, Anna Karenina, La Sylphide, Swanhilda, Cinderella, Princess Aurora, and Sugar Plum Fairy. Ms. Marble has taught and choreographed for schools across America. She also has her certification in Pilates which has enabled her to implement a conditioning program for Ballet Society and others seeking an exercise medium.