Guest Artists
Florencia Chinellato, born in Argentina, is a renowned ballet dancer. She received her training at the Instituto superior de arte del Teatro Colón and at the Ballettschule des Hamburg Ballett, under the direction of esteemed teachers. From 2005 to 2018, Florencia was a member of the Hamburg Ballett, where she was promoted to soloist in 2012. She then joined the Ballet du Capitole in 2018, also as a soloist. She has performed in pieces such as "Eine Figur aus Tatjanas gelesenen Romanen" in "Tatjana" and "Turangalila" by John Neumeier, "Beethoven project", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nutcracker", "The Lady of the Camellias" and many others. Florencia has also performed in prestigious galas around the world. In addition to her career as a dancer, Florencia has ventured into choreography, creating works such as "Meine Vorstellung von der Wirklichkeit" by Braulio Alvarez, "Bivio" and "Alone together", which premiered at Junge Choreografen in Hamburg in 2016 and 2017.
Born in Madrid, Juan began his ballet studies at a young age in Cambridge. Graduating from the Conservatorio Profesional "Carmen Amaya" in Madrid, he danced with the Joven Ballet de Cámara in Madrid while pursuing additional studies at the Instituto Superior de Danza "Alicia Alonso". He then danced in Germany in the companies: Balletthagen, Ballett des Mainfranken Theaters Würzburg, Ballett des Staatstheaters von Cottbus, etc. His repertoire includes pieces by U. Scholz, N. Christe, R. Fernando, A. Vita, R. Rossa, A. Göhre and O. Ronen. He was choreographic assistant for the production of "Les Amours des trois oranges" at the Aalto Theater in Essen and more recently for the production of "La Fille du Pharaon" with the Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg. Juan has created his own choreographic pieces such as "Momentos Conmovedores". He specializes in Stepanov notation and has worked on several ballets by Petipa, Perrot and Ivanov.
Born in Cali, Colombia, and raised in Stockholm, John trained at the Royal Swedish Ballet School before joining Le Jeune Ballet de Cannes. He began his professional career at Thüringen Ballet in Gera, Germany, where he performed works by choreographers like Nils Christe, Uwe Scholz, and Davide Bombana. In 2013, John joined the ballet company of the Poznań Great Theatre in Poland, where he has danced a range of roles in both classical and contemporary repertoire, including "Romeo and Juliet", "Swan Lake", "Nutcracker, *Cinderella*, and "Don Quixote", as well as works by Alexander Ekman and Edward Clug. As a choreographer, John has created productions such as "Dido and Aeneas" (Purcell), "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" (Wagner), "Rhapsody in Blue" (Gershwin), and "Serenades Rouges" (2023) for the Young Choreographers Workshop in Poznań.
Trained in the Cuban school, he was a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Cuba.
He pursued an international career in Europe, becoming a principal dancer with Les Ballets de Roland Petit. Subsequently, he turned to teaching and held the position of artistic director at the Alicia Alonso Dance Institute in Madrid. Lienz Chang has since become an accomplished ballet master and assistant choreographer, having worked with prestigious institutions such as La Scala in Milan, Opéra de Bordeaux and Opéra de Rome.
He pursued an international career in Europe, becoming a principal dancer with Les Ballets de Roland Petit. Subsequently, he turned to teaching and held the position of artistic director at the Alicia Alonso Dance Institute in Madrid. Lienz Chang has since become an accomplished ballet master and assistant choreographer, having worked with prestigious institutions such as La Scala in Milan, Opéra de Bordeaux and Opéra de Rome.
Dancers 2024/2025
Anaëlle studied at various regional conservatories, including those in Chambéry, Annecy, and Chalon-sur-Saône, where she obtained her Diploma in Choreographic Studies (DEC) in classical dance. This year, she joined the Nini Theilade Ballet Academy in Lyon, where she is part of the Jeune Ballet.
Mia is a 19 year old accomplished dancer from Birmingham,England, who has received training from many prestigious schools across the UK. Currently in vocational training at The School of Ballet Theatre UK Mia is about to graduate with a BA(Hons) degree in ballet performance. Mia is an exceptionally hard working and diligent student whose enthusiasm and positive attitude towards new challenges enable her to achieve a professional approach to her work. Mia’s drive for excellence and consistent positive outlook has aided her in becoming a versatile dancer. Mia has received high quality training in classical ballet, Technical Jazz, Contemporary and Neoclassical.
Zoe, a dedicated 19-year-old dancer from Montreal, Quebec, developed a passion for dance at a young age. She has been a student at Ballet Divertimento for three years, earning the Dr. Jannie Woo Scholarship for her merit, dedication, and perseverance. Zoe trained at Ballet 5:8's online workshop, Ballet Jörgen’s professional training intensive, and the Dance Arts Institute's summer intensive on a full scholarship. In 2023, she helped create DPA (Danse en Plein Air), a project bringing dance to public spaces. With a focus on the moving body’s ability to unite communities, she uses her artistic talent to connect people in innovative ways.
Yauhou, 21, is currently training as a professional dancer at the James Carles Choreographic Center in Toulouse. His passion for dance began early, leading him to attend numerous performances and workshops with various choreographers. He has trained at multiple conservatories and dance schools, gaining a rich artistic perspective. In the dance program at Jean Dautet High School, he collaborated with guest choreographers, which strengthened his interest in dance. His involvement in the Choreographic Research Workshop at the University of Poitiers further fueled his passion. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts, exploring video editing and careers in cinema and theater. His pursuit of classical technique and personal growth has brought him to us, and we are delighted to guide and support him throughout his journey.
Esteban was born on October 17, 2005, in Le Mans. He began dancing at the age of 6 at the Sablé-sur-Sarthe conservatory, starting with hip-hop. At the age of 7, he expanded his training by adding classical ballet and jazz, which he practiced until he was 15. In 2020, Esteban joined the Regional Conservatory of Angers and the Joachim Du Bellay High School. In 2023, he earned his Diploma in Choreographic Studies and his S2TMD baccalaureate with a specialization in classical dance. Currently, Esteban is part of the pre-professional program at the Ballet School of Biarritz, where he continues to refine his technique and pursue his passion for dance.
Éabha Schukat is 21 year-old ballet and contemporary dancer from Galway, Ireland. She has been dancing for 17 years and began her journey with dance at the Corrib Dance Academy in Galway, where she took part in various performances and successfully completed all of her RAD vocational exams. She also performed with Youth Ballet West in several shows and events throughout Ireland. In September 2021, she moved to England to join The School of Ballet Theatre UK, where she has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Performance. She takes an enthusiastic and proactive approach to her dancing and prides herself in her work ethic and performance quality.
She studied at several prestigious schools with the goal of being exposed to diverse methods and enhancing her adaptability as a dancer. Her training includes the Novosibirsk State Ballet School in Russia, the Architanz Training Program in Japan, the Czech National Ballet School, and the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet Annarella Sanchez in Portugal. Through these experiences, she gained expertise in various techniques and genres of dance. Additionally, she has performed internationally and has received awards in numerous competitions.
Anita Campos is a 20 year old dancer from Trofa, Portugal. She started her training in a local dance school. At the age of 16 she moved to the uk with the intention of intensifying her training. She joined kings international ballet academy for a year which led to spending three more years in the uk, during this time Anita was able to complete a BA(hons) in dance performance degree at The School of Ballet Theatre Uk.
Ciara Doogan Jones is a versatile and passionate dancer from Kerry, Ireland, with extensive experience in multiple dance genres. Beginning ballet at age nine under Clarissa Michaux at The Academy of Dance, she quickly discovered her love for performing. After moving to Dublin for full-time study at the College of Dance, she expanded her skills into contemporary and jazz genres. Graduating from The School Ballet Theatre UK's BA(Hons) course in Ballet Performance, where she gained career-shaping experiences that fueled her dedication to creating beautiful movement. With her creativity, attention to detail, and proactive approach, Ciara is committed to continuous learning and excited to collaborate with choreographers and companies worldwide.
