STUDENT SUCCESS
Emerald Ballet students gain admission and scholarships to elite dance programs around the world for summer and year-round study, including the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia, John Cranko School in Germany, Paris Opera in France, Royal Ballet School, Ballettschule Theater Basel in Switzerland, Vienna Opera in Austria, School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, Ellison Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Boston Ballet School, Ballet West, The Rock School, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Boston Conservatory of the Arts, Alonzo King Lines, and others.
Former Emerald Ballet students are now dancing professionally and in college. Our students also use the skills and discipline they’ve gained through dance to excel as athletes, scholars, artists, and school/community leaders. We are so proud of the accomplishments of all our students!
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Danil placed in the Top 6 Junior Men at the YAGP Finals in NYC, and attended the renowned John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany, on scholarship. He joined the Stuttgart Ballet company as an apprentice in the 21-22 season.
Emmeline graduated from Utah Valley University on full scholarship and danced professionally for Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
Lev won 1st place in the Seattle Junior Classical category and advanced to the Finals in 2021. He is now attending Boston Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program on scholarship.
“I definitely learned how to have tough skin and be very receptive to feedback. As a music student I have a greater appreciation for music and can enjoy music from various perspectives - being both a musician and dancer. ”
Daniel won multiple awards at YAGP, and advanced to the Final Round at the 2021 Finals. He is now studying at Ballett Akademie Munchen.
Rafe studied on scholarship in the pre-professional bridge program at the Victoria Academy of Ballet.
Chloe spent a year living in Russia after being admitted to the Bolshoi Academy’s year-round program. She danced for BYU Ballet.
Nic won multiple awards over several years at YAGP, and advanced to the Final Round in 2022. He is now training at the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany.
Kaelyn was a Professional Division student at Pacific Northwest Ballet. She is now a company artist with Ballet Idaho. © Ballet Zaida
“Dance taught me so many things: to love and respect my body and all that it is capable of, the level of commitment and determination it requires to reach your goals, and that there is no limit to what you can learn!”
Kaili won several awards at YAGP over the years. She is now training at Alberta Ballet School in Canada.
Gabe is studying dance on a pre-health track at Fordham University and the Ailey School.
Katie double-majored in dance and education at Mercyhurst University.
Vivian danced for Wellesley College Dancers.
Evan won several awards at YAGP over the years. He is now attending the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, pursuing a BFA in Classical Ballet.
A multiple award-winner at YAGP, Mckenzie advanced to the Final Round at the YAGP Finals in 2021. She was awarded a four-year scholarship to Ballettschule Theater Basel in Switzerland.
Michael won 1st place at the Seattle YAGP, and dances for the Estonian National Ballet.
“In my years at Emerald Ballet I think the greatest things it taught me was hard work and time management. I learned how to push myself ... and how to balance school and dance while still knowing to take time for myself.”
Georgia danced for the Yale Ballet Company.
Natan was a Senior Apprentice at Ballet Fantastique in Oregon. © Rex Tranter
Ana danced for the student-run Cardinal Ballet at Stanford University.
“My years at Emerald Ballet definitely had a huge impact on my life. Though I don’t dance anymore, I will forever love it. I think experiencing all the hard work and commitment that goes into this art has left me with an appreciation for ballet that I will never forget. I hope every one of my old teachers knows how much they’ve changed my life.”