Dena Abergel – Dancer – New York, NY

Dena Abergel, Principal dancer NYC Ballet. Dena began dancing at the age of 4. She grew up in Englewood, New Jersey, where she studied ballet with Dorit Koppel until the age of 13. She attended the School of American Ballet until she was invited to join New York City Ballet in 1990. Ms. Abergel performed numerous solo and featured roles in the company’s vast repertoire, originating roles in ballets by Jerome Robbins and Peter Martins. She graduated from Fordham University in 2000 with a BA in English. In 2009, Ms. Abergel joined the faculty of the School of American Ballet and was named Assistant Children’s Ballet Master at New York City Ballet. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and 4 year-old daughter.