The Director

Choreography Institute Director

Nilas Martins Bio (Artistic Associate), Headshot

“Nilas is such a joy to work with as a choreographer, teacher, and mentor. His choreography challenges me and pushes me to grow, and his experience and knowledge make even difficult partnering feel possible and exciting. I always feel that I learn something new and become a better dancer through the process, and his positive energy makes rehearsing and collaborating so much fun.” —Saori Yamashita, Company Artist, State Street Ballet

"Nilas pairs a clear artistic vision with a real eye for his dancers' strengths, which makes the process feel collaborative without ever losing direction." —Noam Tviskin, Company Artist, State Street Ballet