Trainee 1

Trainee 1

Noe Clattenburg

Noe Clattenburg

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2022
Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland

 

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Ana Sofía Fonseca Moreno

Ana Sofía Fonseca Moreno

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2022

Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico

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Catherine Galipeau

Catherine Galipeau

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2023

Hometown: Attleboro, Massachusetts

 

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Samantha Priolo

Samantha Priolo

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2021

Hometown: North Potomac, Maryland

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Sophia Sheahan

Sophia Sheahan

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2022

Hometown: Garrett Park, Maryland

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Ella Berton

Ella Berton

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Emma Wood

Emma Wood

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa

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Jaegar Hilsabeck

Jaegar Hilsabeck

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia

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Mana Shirai

Mana Shirai

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Aichi, Japan

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Paul Lytle

Paul Lytle

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Washington, DC

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Rachel Ginsburg

Rachel Ginsburg

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Kyoto, Japan

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Sofia Lutman

Sofia Lutman

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2021
Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan

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Cecilia Moffit

Cecilia Moffit

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2021
Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island

 

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Rebecca Ruelas Alvarado

Rebecca Ruelas Alvarado

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Los Cabos, B.C.S, Mexico

 

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Eliza Rhodes

Eliza Rhodes

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2022

Hometown: Manassas, Virginia

 

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Jillian Schene

Jillian Schene

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2019
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

I first fell in love with ballet at age 3 after seeing an amazing performance by former Mariinsky and Bolshoi dancers in my home state. Soon after, I insisted my parents enroll me in classes. My parents allowed me to begin taking ballet classes when I turned age 4. During those foundational years, I studied with respected teachers certified in various methods of training including: The Cecchetti Method, ABT National Training Curriculum, and The Vaganova Method.

Neither of my parents have a background in ballet, but as I gained more experience, they realized I would need to challenge my skills outside of my home studios. My parents had read about Youth America Grand Prix and at age 10, they convinced my teachers to allow me to compete. I was excited to be the youngest from my school to participate, placing in the top 12 in the pre-competitive category.

YAGP became an excellent resource over the following 5 years, helping me to grow in my technique and artistry. In addition, I began taking supplemental classes through Indianapolis City Ballet’s Master Class Series, which ran six seasons. During that time, I had the fortune to take classes with world renowned ballet dancers and teachers, including Ms. Julie Kent and Mrs. Xiomara Reyes. I would also go on to participate in ballet summer intensives at world-renowned programs, including San Francisco Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre, and Kaatsbaan.

In the summer of 2019, I auditioned for a spot in The Washington School of Ballet’s year-round program. During this audition I felt an instant connection with Mrs. Reyes and Mr. Imaev. The way they communicated corrections, for instance, resonated with me in a new way. I joined TWSB that fall, and I will never forget the feeling of walking through the doors of the gorgeous Joseph C. Coleman Studios for my first class; I knew I was “home.”

With the support and training of teachers at TWSB, I have thrived and grown as a dancer. I have had the joy of dancing prominent roles, including Clara in TWB’s Nutcracker at the historic Warner Theater, Mercedes in TWSB’s Don Quixote, as well as supporting roles in TWB’s Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake performances at the prestigious Kennedy Center. These opportunities have deepened my knowledge of this beautiful art form, improved my skills, and helped me to gain more confidence. I look forward to another rewarding year ahead with the incoming leadership of Ms. Vives and Mr. Liang!

Jillian Schene, 24.25 School Year Lynn Cote Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Poppie-Belle Hollander

Poppie-Belle Hollander

2024.25 Trainee 1

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand

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Liam Agnew-Huertas

Liam Agnew-Huertas

2024.25 Trainee 1

Gabriel Saad

Gabriel Saad

2024.25 Trainee 1

Hometown: Washington, DC

Joined Trainee Program: 2022

2024-2025 School Year Rory J. Schwartz Scholarship Recipient

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Trainee 2

Trainee 2

Sabrina Bourell

Sabrina Bourell

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2021
Hometown: Toledo, OH


Photo: John Barrios Photography

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Ella Fischer

Ella Fischer

Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
Joined PTD: 2022

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Cecelia Johnson

Cecelia Johnson

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Jamestown, NY

 

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Naye Rhee

Naye Rhee

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

 

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Keiko Salms

Keiko Salms

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Mannheim, Germany/ Takoma Park, MD

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Ariela Koffler

Ariela Koffler

2024.25 Trainee 2

Júlia Nunes Tames

Júlia Nunes Tames

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2023

Hometown: Great Falls, Virginia

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Maralmaa Zol-Od

Maralmaa Zol-Od

2024.25 Trainee 2

Hometown: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Joined Trainee Program: 2024

 

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Carys-Elyse Howat

Carys-Elyse Howat

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Newcastle, Australia

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Grace Reidenbaugh

Grace Reidenbaugh

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Aldie, Virginia

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Hannah Leonard

Hannah Leonard

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Rye, New Hampshire

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Megan Ryan

Megan Ryan

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

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Teja Pollard

Teja Pollard

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: New York, New York

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Yukino Logan

Yukino Logan

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

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Adelaide Fredericks

Adelaide Fredericks

2024.25 Trainee 2

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Round Hill, Virginia

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Junior Trainee

Junior Trainee

Ella Pryce

Ella Pryce

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2023

Hometown: Washington, DC

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Layla Rethy

Layla Rethy

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2023
Hometown: Washington, DC

 

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Carmen Couts

Carmen Couts

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Washington, DC

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Carolina Sapriza

Carolina Sapriza

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2023

Hometown: Washington, DC

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Claire Richards

Claire Richards

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland

Claire is excited to join the Trainee program after training at the Washington School of Ballet for the last three years. Claire originally hales from Indianapolis, IN and began her serious ballet training with Indiana Ballet Conservatory. After relocating to the DMV area. Claire danced with Kirov Academy of Ballet and the Washington School of Ballet. Claire’s recent summer intensives have included the Sarasota Ballet, Bolshoi and John Cranko School. Claire was also selected to be a member of the Kennedy Center Master Ballet program in 2022-23. Claire is currently a senior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and lives with her family in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

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Mackenna Denyer

Mackenna Denyer

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Arnold, Maryland

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Sofia Spicer

Sofia Spicer

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia

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Zy Orvis

Zy Orvis

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Takoma Park, Maryland

Zy Orvis has studied at the Washington School of Ballet for eleven years. He has also attended summer intensives at the San Francisco and Pacific Northwest Ballet Schools. Zy loves performing and has been cast in a variety of company and school productions. He is very excited to be a trainee for the 24/25 season.

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Vivienne Sheahan

Vivienne Sheahan

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024

Hometown: Washington, DC

 

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Amalia Campe

Amalia Campe

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Joined Trainee Program: 2024
Hometown: Cabin John, Maryland

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Elisa Highland

Elisa Highland

2024.25 Junior Trainee

Riley Neal

Riley Neal

2024.25 Junior Trainee

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