Ballet

Natalya Stavro (she/her) was born in Russia and received her ballet training at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, the official school of the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg. After completing her training and graduating with the highest level diploma, "Ballet Dancer," Natalya joined the state Academic Theatre of Classical Ballet in Moscow as a principal dancer. She danced leading roles for 20 years and toured throughout Europe, South America, Japan and the United States.

Peter Schabel received his professional training from the Harkness School and the School of American Ballet. Peter performed with such companies as the Los Angeles Ballet, Bejart Ballet of the XXth Century and the Boston Repertory Ballet. He began his teaching career directing the school of the Evansville Dance Theatre.

Matthew Prescott, born and raised in Idaho, graduated high school from Interlochen Arts Academy and attended the inaugural year of the Joffrey/New School in New York City. In 2000, he joined the Joffrey Ballet for a number of years before setting out as a freelance artist.

Matthew Powell received his training at the School of American Ballet, and danced professionally with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, San Francisco Opera, the International tour of West Side Story, and more.

Rickey Tripp (he/him) is a dance educator and certified Zena Rommett Floor-Barre Technique mentor. He hold a B.A. in Dance from San Jose State University.