Roni Mahler began her performing career with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and went on to perform principal roles with the National Ballet of Washington (D.C.) and American Ballet Theatre. She was the Artistic Associate of Cleveland Ballet/Ballet San Jose, where she taught, coached, and performed for over three decades before moving to San Francisco. While she experienced success in her performance career, it was her groundbreaking approach to cross-training that truly set her apart. She continues to teach across the U.S. and abroad.