CHRISTINA PASTRAS

Christina Pastras was born in Philadelphia. She had a wonderful professional ballet and dance career performing as a Corps De Ballet and Soloist roles with Atlanta Ballet,  Joffrey Ballet, Gainesville Ballet and Marc Scott’s Dancers. Christina performed in numerous industrial shows nationally and internationally as well as a backup dancer for Will Smith, Mariah Carey and Boys II Men. 

After an active performing career, Christina became a teaching artist training pre professional ballet dancers at The Rock School of Dance, as well as the Director of RockReach where she has advocated for the arts for thousands of children in the Philadelphia school system. Through her work with RockReach, Christina developed a partnership with The Drug Enforcement Administration Educational Foundation where she is currently The Associate Director of Youth Programs. DEAEF reaches over 85 cities across the United States. 

During her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her husband, children and fur babies.