About Us.

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Founded in 1998 by Nancy Malmed, the mission of International Ballet Exchange is to expand participation in ballet and add new voices and audiences to this performing art by fostering inclusive opportunities, educational outreach, and meaningful community engagement.

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What We Do.

  • Expanding Access to Ballet

    International Ballet Exchange brings high-quality ballet education and performances to students of all backgrounds. By partnering with schools, we create cultural experiences that inspire and educate.

  • Hands-On Learning Experiences

    We offer in-school performances, workshops, and residencies led by professional dancers. These interactive sessions help students connect with ballet in ways that support both creativity and learning.

  • Cross-Cultural Collaboration

    Our programmes bring together dancers from different countries to learn from one another. Through collaborative workshops and performances, participants gain insight into diverse traditions and artistic practices.

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About Christina Castro-Tauser.

Christina Castro-Tauser is a Philadelphia-based choreographer, educator, and arts leader. As the Executive Director of International Ballet Exchange, she has spearheaded an impressive array of projects and achievements.

Achievements

  • Received her BA in Dance from Point Park University

  • Earned her MFA at Temple University

  • Recipient of the Rose Vernick MFA Choreographic Achievement Award

  • Founding director of Expansions Contemporary Dance Ensemble

  • Adjunct faculty at Temple University

  • Teaching Artist for 7 years at Taller Puertorriqueno

  • Education Coordinator at Penn Live Arts

  • Director of Wissahickon Dance Academy

  • Apprentice with Colorado Ballet

  • Trained at Centro Pro Danza Havana Cuba and Minnesota Dance Theater

Performances & Publications

  • Excerpts of her thesis ¿Que Pasa Ahora? were showcased at Artist Bash at the Barnes Foundations

  • Her article “Embodiment in the Public Art of Jody Pinto” was published in Dancer-Citizen

  • Directed “Along the 23” and “Art is PHL” community project winner

  • Choreographer of  “La Guagua 47” A Philadelphia award winning Latinx community short film

  • Choreographer of Cafe con Leche for the Colorado Ballet Studio Company