The Company
Marissa Castro
- Company Dancer -
Hometown:
Manteca, CA
Training:
Sondance Christian Dance School - Manteca, CA
Paradosi Ballet Company - Tacoma, WA (2018-2020)
Julia Hernandez
- Apprentice Dancer -
Mikayla Holmes
- Company Dancer -
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Maddie Madoski
- Apprentice Dancer -
Kaitlyn Merrill
- Company Dancer -
Hometown:
Modesto, CA
Training:
Juline School of Dance - Modesto CA (2004-2018)
Juline Regional Youth Ballet - Modesto CA (2015-2018, 2020-2021)
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix AZ (2018-2019)
Modesto Jr College - Modesto CA (2019-2020)
Grace Petron
- Company Dancer -
Hometown:
York, PA
Training:
Greater Dover Dance Academy – Dover, PA (2012-2015)
BFA Mercyhurst University – Erie, PA (2015-2019)
Lake Erie Ballet – Erie, PA (2016-2017)
SoMar Dance Works – Erie, PA (2017-2018)
Lydia Sawyer
- Company Dancer -
Hometown:
Turlock, CA
Training:
Juline Regional Youth Ballet Company - Modesto, CA
Juline School of Dance - Modesto, CA
Center For Urban Performance and Service - Turlock, CA
Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA
Dance missions internship with YWAM - Brussels Belgium
YWAM dance - Lakeside, MT
Alegria Ballroom Dance Academy - Turlock, CA
Bianca Wajack
- Company Dancer -
Hometown:
Costa Mesa
Training:
Southland Ballet Academy - Fountain Valley, CA (2004-2019)
Festival Ballet Theater Trainee - Fountain Valley, CA (2014-2019)
BA Dance CSU Fullerton - Fullerton, CA (2023)
Joanna Weiland
- Apprentice Dancer -
Hometown:
Union City
Training:
Ray of Light Performing Arts - Hayward, CA (2018-2023)
B*Dazzled Dancers (instructor) - Hayward, CA (2023-current)
Owner/Director of Light of the World Productions - Fremont, CA (2023-current)
Dance Live Dream Center (instructor) - Castro Valley, CA (2024-current)
Rachel Roepke
- Artistic Director -
Hometown:
Tracy, CA
Training:
Danse Boutique - Livermore, CA (1986-2002)
SONdance Christian Dance School - Manteca, CA (1999-2002)
Juline School of Dance - Modesto, CA (2000-2002)
Ballet Magnificat! - Jackson, MS (2002-2004)
BS - Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
STOTT Pilates Instructor (2006)
Jill Weaver
- Ballet Mistress -
Hometown:
Fremont, CA
Training:
San Jose Dance Theatre - San Jose, CA (1991-1994)
Western Ballet - Mountain View, CA (1995-1997)
Oakland Ballet Company - Oakland, CA (1997-1999)
BFA Belhaven University - Jackson, MS (1999-2003)
Lindsey Parker
- Rehearsal/Choreography Assistant & Social media/website manager -
Hometown:
Pleasanton, CA
Training:
Pam Gibson’s Dance Studio - (1991-1998)
Yoko's Dance and Performing Arts Academy - Fremont, CA (1998-2006)
Dance Ambassador in Fukaya, Japan - (2000 & 2005)
BFA Belhaven University - Jackson, MS (2008-2011)
Masterworks Guest performer - Winona Lake, IN (2011 & 2012)
Olivia Shreiner
- Rehearsal Assistant -
Hometown:
Dublin, CA
Training:
California Academy of Ballet
Contra Costa Ballet
Diablo Ballet (Apprentice)
PMA Certified Pilates Instructor
BS in Kineisiology California Baptist University
2023-2024 Season Dancers