OUR COMPANY DANCERS
The professional company at Stavna Ballet proudly features the following dancers in Richmond, Virginia. Our dancers are passionate, talented, and devoted to the art of movement. Interested in joining our company?
We are excited to have our in person auditions back this year! March 10, 2024 2pm. $20 application fee
We will not be taking video auditions.
Looking for male/female dancers for competitive 32 week contracts. Please bring headshot, ballet and contemporary photos, resume and letter of recommendation.
Questions: We would love to hear from you.
We are more than a ballet company...
Stavna Ballet infuses our passion and joy for the art of dance into our dance academy and outreach programs as well.
Coral Dennison
Coral Dennison is a classically trained dancer, who specializes in Ballet and Contemporary styles. She has trained in a multitude of styles at many different locations, the main being Berrend Dance Center, American Repertory Ballet as a trainee, and Point Park University, where she recently received her BFA in Dance in Spring 2023. Her credentials include the lead roles within La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, Serenade, Increases, Shibuya Blues, Paquita, and Corp roles in more. Coral is very excited to be entering into her first year with Stavna Ballet.
Caroline Mack
Originally from Massachusetts, Caroline Mack began her early training at Walnut Hill School for the Arts where she had the honor of performing the role of Clara in the Nutcracker. She continued her training throughout the Boston area, including performing in Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker. She spent her summers across the United States with ABT, SAB, Chautauqua, San Francisco Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Washington Ballet, Ballet Met, Ballet Arizona and Oklahoma City Ballet. A few of her favorite roles include Snow Queen and Marzipan from the Nutcracker and Orange Girl solo from Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Variations. Sleeping Beauty’s Lilac Fairy is a dream role she is excited to fulfill. Her journey has brought her to Richmond and she is thrilled to be dancing with Stavna Ballet this season. She enjoys living near extended family and being able to continue her college education online.
Joey Morrow
Josephine “Joey” Morrow, born and raised in Steamboat Springs, CO, began dancing at the age of 6, at Elevations Dance Studio. Later, at 15, she trained at Colorado Ballet, Pre-Professional Division, under Valerie Madonia and Erica Fischbach. After three years, she moved to Santa Barbara, CA, and was a Trainee with State Street Ballet for three seasons.
Danielle Quenneville
A Native of Western MA, Danielle Quenneville began her ballet training at Pioneer Valley Ballet under the direction of Ms. Maryanne Kodzis and Mr. Thomas Vacanti. Expanding her horizons, Danielle has spent summers training with various ballet schools, including The Rock School of Dance, American Ballet Theater Collegiate Summer Program, and Mercyhurst University Summer Dance Experience. While earning her degree at Mercyhurst University, Danielle had the opportunity to perform with The Mercyhurst Dancers, SoMar Dance Works, and the Liturgical Dance Ensemble. Danielle is excited for Stavna Ballet’s 2023/2024 season and looks forward to performing!
Elizabeth Woodington
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Woodington originally began
her ballet training at Stavna Ballet ten years ago, where she grew to love the art form and wanted to continue her dance journey in college. After performing as Wendy in Peter Pan during her senior year of high school, Lizzie attended Florida Southern College. She graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography, with a Minor in Exercise Science.
Eliana Yopp
Eliana Yopp grew up in sunny San Diego, California. She started her training at San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and continued her training at San Diego School of Ballet under the artistic direction of Javier Velasco and Robin Morgan. Later she joined San Diego Ballet as a Trainee, performing The Nutcracker and Giselle. Eliana broadened her dance experience spending summers at various summer intensives, including State Street Ballet and Burklyn Ballet. A notable experience was being part of Burklyn Ballet’s Edinburgh Connection, where she performed various leading roles from Alice in Wonderland in Scotland. She continued her professional career with State Street Ballet as a Trainee under artistic direction of Rodney Gustafson and William Soleau. This previous season, Eliana danced as a Company Member with Columbia Classical Ballet. Some of Eliana’s favorite roles have been Lilac Fairy from Sleeping Beauty, Mirliton from The Nutcracker, featured role in Pas de Quatre, and highlighted roles in contemporary pieces choreographed by Autumn Eckman, Lelia Gardner, and Felicia Alvarez. Eliana’s is very excited for her second season with Stavna Ballet!