Meet our Alumnae
Our alumnae are a testament to the excellence and dedication that help define our ballet program. From prestigious ballet companies to global stages, Ms. Grapes’ and Mr. Rosario’s former students have gone on to inspire and lead in the world of professional ballet. Discover their journeys, accomplishments, and the enduring impact of their training with us.
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Current Company: Houston Ballet II
YAGP Regionals: 3rd Place
YAGP Finals: Finalist
IG: @madison_g_brown
**Photo Credit: Ashkan Roayaee
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Graduate: San Francisco Ballet School
Current Company: Atlanta Ballet II
YAGP Finals: Finalist
YAGP Regionals Finalist: 3rd Place
**Photo Credit: Tony Abello
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Attendee: Milwaukee Ballet Summer Intensive
YAGP Regionals: Top 12
YAGP Finals: Finalist
Former company: Minnesota ballet
Currently faculty member at Texas Ballet Theatre
**Photo Credit: Keith Gerling
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2025 Royal Ballet School Attendee
2x Princesse Grace Academy Attendee
YAGP Finals: Finalist (3x)
YAGP Regionals: Finalist (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winner)
IG: @annie.g.ballet
**Photo Credit: AK Dancewear
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Point Park University Graduate
Former Dancer for Chicago LUVABULLS and Seattle Seahawks
Current Owner Children’s Theater Workshop (Seattle, WI)
IG: @juliaponty
**Photo Credit: Lisa Kurzynski (@lkurz9)
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Former Company: Finnish National Ballet
Awards:
YAGP Finals: 2021 Senior Bronze Medalist
2021 YAGP: Grand Prix Winner
**Photo Credit: Igor Burlak Photography
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BFA University of Missouri- Kansas City
Former company: Lexington Ballet Company
**Photo Credit: Vikki Sloviter (@vikkisloviterphoto)
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Attendee: Ballet Austin Summer Intensive
YAGP Finals: Finalist
YAGP Regionals: Top 12
Former Company: Kentucky Ballet Theatre
**Photo Credit: Keith Gerling
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Current Attendee: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive
YAGP Finals: Finalist
YAGP Regionals: 3rd Place
IG: @madisonneidig
**Photo Credit: @icon3studios
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Academics: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ballet): University of Northern Illinois
Current Company: Minnesota Ballet
RP Artist: 2022 & 2023
Ballet Rosa Soloist: 2021
IG: @apierce37
**Photo Credit: Chipper Central
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BalletMet Trainee Program Attendee
Current Company: Milwaukee Ballet II
YAGP Regionals: Top 12
ADC/IBC Finals: Finalist
IG: @emeryypierce
**Photo Credit: @apierce37
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Current School: University of Indiana - Jacobs School of Music (Full Scholarship)
Prior Schooling Boston Ballet - Summer Intensive (2x)
Universal Ballet Competition: 1st Place
YAGP Regionals: Top 12
YAGP Finals: Finalist
**Photo Credit: @RonMcKinney