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Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Marco Biella Hometown Cremona, Italy Seasons with LAB 3 Seasons with LAB Marco graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg in 2021, where he performed with the Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow in classics such as Coppélia and Sleeping Beauty . He was awarded a full scholarship to join the Miami City Ballet pre-professional program. During his time in Miami, he performed frequently with Miami City Ballet in renowned productions such as George Balanchine’s Jewels and Prodigal Son , and Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake . He also appeared with Miami City Ballet School, where he danced as a principal in Balanchine’s Western Symphony . Among his favorite featured roles performed with the Los Angeles Ballet are “Elegy Boy” in George Balanchine’s Serenade , Belles Lettres by Justin Peck, and Frank Bridge Variations by Hans van Manen.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Chloe Oronoz Hometown Orange County, CA Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Chloe began her ballet training at age eight at the Nouveau Chamber Ballet with Lois Ellyn. In 2013, she continued her instruction at the Anaheim Ballet School under the direction of Larry and Sarma Rosenberg. Under their guidance, Chloe was given many opportunities; most notably, she was a finalist in the Youth America Grand Prix and a Music Center Spotlight merit awardee. In 2020, Chloe was invited to train at the Colburn School’s Dance Academy under the direction of former New York City Ballet principal dancers, Jenifer Ringer and James Fayette. Chloe was privileged to be trained by outstanding instructors, including Silas Farley and Janie Taylor, as well as guest artists such as Alonzo King. Her repertoire included principal and soloist roles in George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 , Jerome Robbins’ Antique Epigraphs , and Justin Peck’s Pulcinella Variations . Chloe joined LAB as a Trainee in 2024 and was promoted to the Company in 2025.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Julianne Kinasiewicz Hometown Portage, IN Seasons with LAB 7 Seasons with LAB Julianne began dancing at age four at the Ruth Page School of Dance, where she trained under Patricia Klekovic, Dolores Lipinski Long, and Birute Barodicaite. After attending two summer courses at The School of American Ballet, she was invited to join them as a full-time student in New York. At SAB, Julianne danced in many lecture demonstrations and donor performances, as well as performances of "Scenes de Ballet" and "The Sleeping Beauty" with the New York City Ballet. In her graduation workshop performance, she danced a Principal role in George Balanchine's "Western Symphony" and led roles in Justin Peck's "In Creases". Julianne was also awarded the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise. At 17, Julianne received a corps de ballet contract with the Los Angeles Ballet. Now in her seventh season, some of her notable repertoire have included George Balanchine's "Western Symphony", "Concerto Barocco", as well as Principal roles in “Agon" and “Serenade”. Other notable roles include principal and soloist roles in Christopher Wheeldon’s “Fool’s Paradise”, Justin Peck’s “Belles Lettres”, and Edward Liang’s “Cinderella”. Outside of her work with the Los Angeles Ballet, Julianne is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers, teaching and coaching students of all ages throughout Los Angeles. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is currently earning a degree in Business Administration.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Brigitte Edwards Hometown San Diego, CA Seasons with LAB 5 Seasons with LAB Brigitte began her training at California Ballet, where she later joined the company in 2014. From 2016 to 2020, she danced with Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brigitte became a member of the Los Angeles Ballet in 2021. Among her favorite roles with the company are Dark Angel in Serenade, Arabian in The Nutcracker, and Dream pas de deux in Val Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellias.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Abigail Gross Hometown St. Louis, MO Seasons with LAB 3 Seasons with LAB Abigail attended the Miami City Ballet School and became an apprentice in 2021. She attended summer programs at Pacific Northwest Ballet, the School of American Ballet, Chautauqua Institution, and The Rock School. Abigail has performed repertoire by Alexei Ratmansky, John Cranko, George Balanchine, Durante Verzola, Melissa Barak, Stanton Welch, and Kara Wilkes.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Bryce Broedell Hometown HobeSound, FL Seasons with LAB 2 Seasons with LAB Bryce began his formal dance training at age six at Artstage in Palm Beach County, Florida. At 11, he was cast as the Prince in Miami City Ballet’s Nutcracker , a role he performed for two consecutive years. The role launched his pre-professional training at Ballet East Palm Beach, Miami City Ballet, School of American Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. At 16, he moved to Los Angeles to attend The Colburn Dance Academy. After graduating in 2023, Bryce joined Los Angeles Ballet as a trainee and was promoted to Company member for the 2024/2025 season.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Jacob Soltero Hometown Las Cruces, NM Seasons with LAB 4 Seasons with LAB 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.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Paige Wilkey Hometown Los Angeles, CA Seasons with LAB 3 Seasons with LAB Paige began her ballet training at the age of three in Los Angeles. She trained year-round with the Boston Ballet School as a Professional Division student before joining Oregon Ballet Theatre, where she danced for five seasons. In 2021, Paige joined American Contemporary Ballet, performing principal roles before joining Los Angeles Ballet in 2023. Some of Paige’s favorite roles and performances in her career so far have been with Los Angeles Ballet, including the title role in Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird and the Arbenita pas de deux in Melissa Barak’s Memoryhouse .

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Cleo Taneja Hometown Granada Hills, CA Seasons with LAB 7 Seasons with LAB Born and raised in Los Angeles, Cleo began dancing at age three. She received her early training at California Dance Academy, where she earned scholarships to many prestigious national summer programs, including San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and School of American Ballet, where, at the age of 16, she was invited to attend the winter term. Upon graduation from SAB, Cleo joined Los Angeles Ballet in 2018, where she has danced featured roles in ballets such as The Nutcracker , Sleeping Beauty , Lady of the Camellias , and many others.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Natalia Burns Hometown Orange County, CA Seasons with LAB 3 Season with LAB Natalia began her pre-professional training at Westside School of Ballet. She then went on to attend summer intensives at Houston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Chautauqua Dance Institution, and Jacob’s Pillow on scholarship. In 2021, Natalia joined the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet, where her repertoire included works by Crystal Pite, George Balanchine, and Kent Stowell. In 2023, Natalia joined the Los Angeles Ballet. Her repertoire has included works by Melissa Barak, Hans Van Manen, Yuri Possokhov, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Stanton Welch, Edward Liang, and Alexei Ratmansky. Natalia is a National YoungArts Award Winner in Dance.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Aviva Gelfer-Mundl Hometown Orange County, CA Seasons with LAB 3 Seasons with LAB Gelfer-Mundl was the only American to be named Prize Winner at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne 2018 competition, granting her a scholarship to study at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia (class of world-renowned Professor Ludmila Kovaleva). Before that, she studied on scholarship at Paris Opera Ballet School, Bolshoi Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, and Canada’s National Ballet School. Aviva is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2018 Music Center Spotlight Awards and the winner of a silver medal at the VII Vaganova Prix International Ballet Competition. She has additionally performed principal roles in numerous international tours and festivals to Japan, Greece, Russia, and across the United States. After graduation, she danced with Boston Ballet (2020-2022) and joined Los Angeles Ballet in 2023. As a company member, she has performed in the company’s productions of The Nutcracker, Justin Peck’s Belles Lettres, Serenade, Melissa Barak’s Memoryhouse 2023/2025, and Edwaard Liang’s Cinderella.

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Sarah-Ashley Chicola Hometown Westfield, NJ Seasons with LAB 3 Seasons with LAB Sarah-Ashley trained at American Ballet Theater’s JKO program, Manhattan Youth Ballet, and was then invited to attend Miami City Ballet School with a full scholarship, where she performed alongside the company. After graduating in 2021, she joined BalletMet 2, where she danced for two seasons. Since joining LAB in 2023, she has performed the featured roles of Cinderella in Liang’s Cinderella , Marie in The Nutcracker , Russian Girl in Balanchine’s Serenade , The Princess in Possokov’s Firebird . She has been featured in neoclassical ballets by Melissa Barak and Justin Peck.