Jacob Soltero

Beginning ballet in Bremerton, WA, Jacob started his training at age thirteen at Peninsula Dance Theatre, where he built his foundation of ballet. During his college years, he began training at Pacific Northwest Ballet as part of the Professional Division Program while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In his dance career, Jacob has danced ballets of diverse styles, including works by Justin Peck, Melissa Barak, George Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, and Kent Stowell. Jacob has spent his summers training at revered dance institutions, such as the Chautauqua Institution, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Royal Danish Ballet. Jacob dedicates his entire career to his mother, Julie Anne Soltero, who has inspired much of his dance journey. With her guidance and grace, he continues the legacy that she has left for him to lead on stage.