Bayaraa Badamsambuu is from Mongolia. He trained at the Perm Choreographic Academy in Russia and has danced for the Chelyabinsk State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, and Grigorovich Theatre of Ballet. He was a soloist and principal dancer for the Chuvash State Theater of Opera and Ballet. He received The Honoured Artist of Chuvash Republic, Russia and Laureate of State Premium in Chuvash Republic, Russia. He joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Bonnie Crotzer grew up in Goleta, California. She began her training with Lisa Abshere, and continued her dance and academic education at UC Irvine where she earned a BA in Dance. She has worked with Loretta Livingston, Douglas Becker, Jodie Gates, David Allan, Molly Lynch, and Donald McKayle, and performed with Oakland Ballet. Crotzer joined State Street Ballet in 2008.

Sergei Domrachev was born in Russia. He graduated from the Perm Ballet Academy. He was a bronze medalist in the Vaganova Competition and the Internathiol Arabesque '92 Competition, and earned the Audience Favorite Award. He has danced professionally as a soloist with both Moscow Classical Ballet and Los Angeles Classical Ballet. He has toured throughout Europe and the USA. He made his television debut on Life with Bonnie and in a national commercial for Mercedes-Benz. Domrachev joined State Street Ballet in 1997.

Ezlimar Dortolina is from Venezuela. She received her training from Nina Novak at her school in Caracas. After dancing with Ballet Clasico de Camara in Caracas, Dortolina received a scholarship to The Kirov Academy in Washington, D.C., and a year later at the Ecole de Danse Superieure Rosella Hightower in Cannes, France. She has been a principal dancer in the Ballet Contemporaneo de Caracas, Ballet Teresa CarreÑo, and Ballet Clasico de Colombia. She joined State Street Ballet in 2009.

Leila Drake was born in Ithaca, New York, and grew up in Santa Cruz, California. She received her classical ballet training at The Studio School of Classical Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Drake graduated from UC Santa Barbara with majors in Film Studies and Art History in addition to performing with the UCSB Dance Department for five years. She joined State Street Ballet in 2004.

David Michael Eck was born in Santa Barbara, California. He received his classical ballet training from his coach, Maria Vegh. His professional experience includes Houston Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theater, and Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Canada), among others. A few of Eck's most memorable performances include Mark Godden's Miroirs, Mauricio Wainrot's Carmina Burana, Puss-in-Boots in Sleeping Beauty, and the lead in Macbeth. He joined State Street Ballet in 2005.

Jose Edwin Gonzalez is from Cali, Colombia. He began his ballet training in INCOLBALLET, graduating in 1996. After dancing with the Ballet de Cali, he became the principal dancer with Ballet Contemporaneo de Caracas, Ballet Teresa CarreÑo. He also has danced in the Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico and Tulsa Ballet. In 2008, he was the principal dancer for the Colombian Classical Company, and toured Spain and participated in the International Ballet Festival in Cali, Colombia with companies from Cuba, USA, Germany, Chile, and Argentina. He joined State Street Ballet in 2009.

Steven Jasso was born in Lompoc, California. He began dancing as a self-taught pop'n'lock / hip hop dancer and began his formal training at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. He also studied ballet folklorico (Mexican folk dancing), music theory, and music education. Jasso became affiliated with State Street Ballet in 2006 when he attended the Summer Intensive program.

Victoria Luchkina was born in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan. In 2003 she was awarded the title of Laureate in the International Ballet Competition, DEBUT, Russia, and first place in the 2004 Russian Ballet Competition. She studied dance at the Alma-Ata Choreographic Academy in Kazakhstan. From 1998-2006, she was Principal Dancer with the Yuri Grigorovich Theatre Ballet, Russia, under Artistic Director Yuri Grigorovich, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet. She toured Europe, Japan and the USA. She joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Alyson Mattoon was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona. She attended the Virginia School of the Arts on scholarship. Her professional dance career began the summer of 2000 after receiving an apprenticeship with State Street Ballet. Mattoon has performed several leading roles that were created for her by choreographers William Soleau, Robert Sund, and Rodney Gustafson. Mattoon's passion for dance takes her off the stage and into the classroom where she teaches and trains young dancers.

Katie McDermott was born in Los Angeles,California. She acquired the majority of her training through R.A.D. (USA and Canada). McDermott has performed professionally with companies including Malibu Civic Ballet, Ballet N.Y., and L.A. Ballet. A few of her most memorable performances include Balanchine's Serenade, Agnes DeMille's Texas Fourth, Marius Petipa's Giselle, William Soleau's Carmen, Robert Sund's B.A.N.D.S., Robert Battle's Rush Hour, and Margret Sappington's Shed your Skin. She joined State Street Ballet in 2005.

John Christopher Piel was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has trained at the Harid Conservatory in Florida, The Rock School of Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Austin in Texas, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and most recently at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. He joined State Street Ballet in 2006 as a company dancer.

Angela Rebelo was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She trained in classical ballet and modern dance. At age 18 she joined Ballet Theatre Afrikan and performed in local theatres and festivals. Rebelo has performed many classical and contemporary dance pieces within the repertoire and for other choreographers. She has danced with South African Ballet Theatre and other companies. She was accepted into State Street Ballet's Summer Intensive Program 2007, and invited to join the company.

Jennifer Rowe was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She trained with John Landovsky of Hawaii State Ballet. At age 17, she competed in the 2002 International Ballet Competition, and was shortly thereafter invited to dance with State Street Ballet. Since joining the company in 2003, Rowe has had the privilege of dancing many principal roles, including Clara in Nutcracker and the title roles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella.

Christine Sawyer was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. She trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern at Summer Intensive Workshops, and The School at Steps/Steps on Broadway in New York. She danced with Kozlov Dance Academy, Nunbetter Dance Theatre, Belle Meade Ballet Company, Victoria Ballet Theatre and The School at Steps Showcase in New York. She joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Cecily Stewart studied with Santa Barbara Ballet Center and Marin Dance Theatre. She has danced professionally with Allegro Theatre Company, Richmond Ballet and New York Theatre Ballet. Highlights of her career include the principal role in Rainbow Ballet, dancing in the world premiere of Dance⁄Speak and her role as a demi-soloist in Richmond Ballet's The Nutcracker. Stewart is thrilled to be home and dancing her first season with State Street Ballet.

Jack Stewart received his early training from his mother, a professional dancer. A competitive gymnast, he also studied on full scholarship with Virginia School of the Arts, State Street Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Stewart has danced principal roles in The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Dracula, Les Patineurs, Swan Lake, Beauty and the Beast, Peter and the Wolf, and many other original ballets. This is his first season with State Street Ballet.


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