Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, master teacher, and journalist based in New York City.

After a 14 year career performing leading roles at Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, and as a Principal Guest Artist, Barry transitioned full-time to directing, choreography, and teaching. Over the past decade, he has defined himself as a choreographer and educator who bridges the gap between classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Currently, Barry works as a juror, choreographer, and master teacher with Youth America Grand Prix. Beyond this, he has coached countless dancers and choreographed numerous works that have won top prizes at international ballet competitions.

As a master teacher, Barry has taught and choreographed for prestigious programs including Colorado Ballet Academy, The Rock School, Oklahoma City Ballet School, Ellison Ballet, Bayer Ballet, Draper Center for Dance Education, NYU, and DuCon. Dancers under Barry’s tutelage have gone on to enjoy diverse international careers at renowned ballet companies, on Broadway, in national tours, and throughout the commercial dance scene.

Outside of the studio, Barry authors the Teacher Tools column for DanceTeacher+ and is a regular contributor with Dance Magazine and Pointe. Additional credits include faculty positions at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway, Founder and Artistic Director of Movement Headquarters, Interim Artistic Director of Alaska Dance Theatre, Finalist at Palm Desert Choreography Festival, and Rehearsal Director at Brooklyn Ballet.