Congratulations to O'Connell senior Caitlin Rogers, who was recently offered spots in two prestigious ballet company summer programs. She was invited to train in the "Supérieur Pro" cohort at the Paris Opera Ballet School summer intensive program, and was also accepted into the San Francisco Ballet's professional development program. These opportunities are a dream come true for Caitlin, who has been training for a professional career in ballet.
Caitlin is not new to the international ballet world, having lived and trained at the Royal Ballet School in London for more than a year. She has also participated in intensive summer programs with Fabrice Herrault in New York City. She currently trains under Jacqueline Akhmedova at a studio in Silver Springs, Md., making this commute across the river every afternoon.
When she's not dancing, Caitlin has a keen interest in the sciences, and also enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Locally she has performed in The Nutcracker on stage with the Washington Ballet Company, as well as for residents at local retirement communities.