Montgomery Ballet Dancers

Rania Charalambidou is from Nicosia, Cyprus. She graduated Magnum Cum Laude with a BA in Dance Education and a Math minor from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She also trained at the Joffrey Ballet School and with Elena Kunikova at Steps on Broadway. Rania has been a company member with multiple companies in the U.S.A. such as Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Columbia City Ballet, Ballet San Antonio and Boulder Ballet. She is now dancing with Montgomery Ballet. Rania has danced soloist and principal roles in classics such as Adult Clara and Arabian Pas De Deux in the Nutcracker,…

Anna Coghill is a professional ballet artist currently in her first season with Montgomery Ballet. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Miss Coghill began her dance education at the age of three at The School of Greensboro Ballet, establishing a strong foundation in classical technique over twelve years of dedicated study. Miss Coghill’s professional trajectory has been shaped by intensive training at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. She is a former trainee of the Joffrey Ballet Pre-Professional Year Round Training Program in Dallas, Texas, where she studied under Ceyhun Oszoy. She has also attended distinguished summer intensives with…

Tara Blazebrook is a young classical ballet artist joining Montgomery Ballet for her first season. A native of the Gulf Coast, she began her ballet training at the age of eight with Pensacola Youth Ballet, studying for a decade under the guidance of Michael Wardlaw and Mackenzie Bennett. To complement her foundational training, she has received ten years of private instruction from renowned teacher Bobby Biggs, as well as extensive training at Mobile Ballet under Sydney Adams, Israel Rodriguez, and Katia Garza. Ms. Blazebrook has distinguished herself through a trajectory of rapid artistic growth, moving from corps and character roles…

Dionysios “Danny” Mitsios was raised in Jacksonville, FL, by Greek parents, and attended Jacksonville University (JU), where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in both Dance and Computer Information Systems. At JU, he was honored with the Dance Management, Most Improved Dancer, and Dance Contribution Awards. He also studied at Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, where he worked with renowned choreographer Moses Pendleton of Momix. Danny’s class was featured in the creation of Lunar Sea, which is now touring with Momix. He received the Service Award and attended Nutmeg on scholarship. Upon graduation, Danny began his professional performance career, joining esteemed companies such…

Abigail Petersen began her dance training at the age of three with Mobile Ballet. After relocating to Georgia, she continued her training for five years at Dance Arts. At age nine, Abigail moved to Arizona, where she trained at the Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, Master Ballet Academy, and Ballet Arizona. She has performed in numerous productions of The Nutcracker, including roles with Phoenix Ballet/Master Ballet, IB Andersen’s The Nutcracker, and as a guest artist for The Arizona Nutcracker for three consecutive years. Her repertoire also includes classical ballets such as Cinderella, Don Quixote, Coppélia, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan…

Cassidy Ransom is a professional ballet artist joining Montgomery Ballet for her inaugural season. A native of the Southeast, she began her professional career at the age of 18 as a Corps de Ballet member with Ballet Pensacola, where she quickly distinguished herself in featured roles, including the Sylph Soloist in La Sylphide, the Russian Lead in The Nutcracker, and the Corps de Ballet Fairy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Driven by a commitment to artistic growth, Ms. Ransom furthered her training through prestigious trainee programs with Charlotte Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet. During her tenure with Charlotte Ballet, she performed…

Originally from Arroyo Grande, California, and most recently based in Austin, Texas, Naomi discovered her love for ballet at the age of four while training at Coastal Dance and Music Academy—and she’s never looked back. As a teenager, she continued her dance education at San Luis Obispo Movement Arts Center (SLOMAC), where she expanded her repertoire to include contemporary and modern dance. During this time, she worked with numerous guest artists and competed in prestigious competitions such as Youth America Grand Prix and California Dance Classics. While at SLOMAC, Naomi also discovered her passion for community engagement and wellness through…

Julia Tze was born in New York City with Canadian dual citizenship before moving to Ridgewood, New Jersey in her early childhood years. She began her training at Ridgewood Performing Arts Center in a variety of styles including ballet, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, musical theater, tap, and hip hop. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet and a minor in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where she graduated summa cum laude and from the University Honors Program in December of 2020. At CCM, she had the opportunity to dance principal roles in multiple…

She started her journey in the world of dance at the age of 6, and from the very beginning, she found herself enchanted by the art form. Her ability to grasp choreography swiftly became evident, and soon she was crafting her own pieces. After spending 7 years honing her skills in her childhood dance studio, her instructors recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue more intensive training at Briarwood Ballet. Immersing herself in the intensive division at Briarwood, she danced with Ballet Exaltation, absorbing knowledge and refining her technique. Following her time at Briarwood, she ventured into the realm…

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Emmaleese Wetterling is a Texas native, born and raised in Austin, where her lifelong dream of becoming a ballerina became a reality at the age of seven. She began her training at Dance to Glory Academy of Austin, spending seven years building a strong foundation in ballet, pointe, tap, and modern dance, alongside early exposure to drama. In 2021, she transferred to ONE Academy of Dance to pursue a pre-professional ballet track, where she expanded her repertoire into jazz, contemporary, and character dance. It was at ONE Academy that Emmaleese discovered her deep affinity for the Cecchetti method. She successfully…