Wood and Work

As part of the 40th Anniversary Heritage Photos series, Marika, who has been with Berkeley Ballet Theater for eleven years, shared her experience finding a home at BBT.

When I first moved back to the Bay Area in 2009, I found BBT, and classes with Ms. Sally immediately made me feel like I was home. The old studio at the Julia Morgan Theater smelled like wood and work. Paul Parish welcomed me into my first class and I will never forget his generosity and kindness. I ended up teaching at BBT for several years and loved every moment! Happy Anniversary.