Robert Maiorano was a scholarship student at the School of American Ballet where he performed in George Balanchine's Nutcracker production as the Nutcracker/Prince for 3 of 6 years. At the age of 15 Robert became a member of the New York City Ballet. He danced around the world and was promoted to soloist. Nine of the 20th centuries greatest choreographers made leading roles for him in their new ballets. Robert is the author of three children's books and award winning autobiography and a critically acclaimed book of Mr. Balanchine. He has written a couple of plays and has acted in roles that range from Prometheus to Dracula. Mr. Maiorano has been teaching ballet over twenty years throughout the country. His students have had professional careers. Robert teaches levels B/C/D of ballet