Robyn Shifren

It was in Yvonne Lakier, Robyn Shifren mother’s studio that she began dancing at the age of 3. She attended the National School of The Arts training in both the R.A.D. (Solo Seal) and Cecchetti methods. Robyn continued her training at The Royal Ballet School in London, before joining Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet Company. Robyn also danced with P.A.C.T. and N.A.P.A.C. companies in South Africa.

Robyn has worked with renowned teachers and choreographers and performed numerous leading roles, including Giselle, Coppelia, Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote and Swan Lake. Robyn was the lead dancer in Balanchine’s Four Temperaments and Tchaikowsky Pas De Deux . Ballets written for her include Killar’s ‘Miraculous Mandarine’ and ‘Baccus and Ariandne’, and Nierewicz’s ‘Shostakovich Pas De Deux’. A ballet ‘Segel-Suite’ was written and performed in Germany as a tribute to her work.

Robyn has appeared in musical theatre and traveling Europe with N.A.P.A.C. Drama Company. Robyn is a certified New York City Ballet Workout trainer; she developed BarreWorx Workout and currently teaches at the PAC. Robyn’s professional performing career ended abruptly following severe injuries sustained in a car accident. Robyn teaches ballet at several schools throughout San Diego, including at Canyon Crest Academy and Academy of Performing Arts. Robyn is delighted to be a part of The NCDA family.