Pinocchio

Attila was born in Kisvarda, Hungary. He received his early training at the National Ballet Institute in Budapest. After moving to the United States, he joined the Joffrey Ballet School. He has performed as a guest artist with Mobile Ballet, Bravo Dance, Harrisburg Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Attila spent sixteen years as a company dancer and eight years as a Ballet Master at Grand Rapids Ballet. As a company dancer, a few of his notable roles include The Prodigal Son in George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son, Max in Septime Webre’s Where The Wild Things Are, Charlie Chaplin in Gordon Peirce Schmidt’s Flickers, Tibalt in Mario Radacovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, and Melancholic in George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments. Attila became the Director of the Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company in 2011 and School Director in 2017.  For the Junior Company, Attila has choreographed Snow White, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Carnival of the Animals, Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, and The Wizard of Oz.

Attila is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of dance. Believing that “it’s more than just plies and tendus,” he emphasizes that the lessons learned in ballet extend far beyond the studio, shaping students into well-rounded individuals. Attila recognizes that beauty and art are all around us, and he seeks to instill this appreciation in his students. He fosters personal connections that encourage growth both as artists and individuals. For Attila, the journey of dance is about the day-to-day process of self-discovery and accountability. He inspires his students to carry themselves with purpose today, knowing it will impact who they become tomorrow. By bridging the gap between hard work and dreams, Attila is dedicated to helping each student realize their potential and reach their goals as dancers.

“There are very few true investors in students. I know the Grand Rapids Ballet School is one of them, because our students come back to invest in us.”- Atilla Mosolygo