Patron: Kristina Rogge

Kristina has held a passion for dance, especially classical ballet, since her early school days, having studied ballet to a professional level, she still enjoys taking classes today.

Before joining the Development Committee of the Royal Opera House, Kristina spent many years fundraising for English National Ballet School, the Dyslexia Teaching Centre, Miracles in Bosnia, the Montenegral Therapeutic Community in Southern Spain and the Cecchetti Legacy Project. Kristina is a Trustee of The Frederick Ashton Foundation, The Cecchetti Society Trust and New English Ballet Theatre. Kristina attended the London College of Fashion, subsequently owning very successful retail outlets. Kristina divides her time between London, Hampshire and Spain, apart from all aspects of ballet and dance, Kristina has a keen interest in theatre, art and music.

Kristina supports the arts as a Patron of the Royal Opera House, English National Ballet, Rambert, The Grange Festival, the National Theatre and the Donmar Warehouse, she is a sponsor of the London Children’s Ballet and supporter of the RAD.