The final performance of “An Arrangement for 15” with the @bw_academy Trainees, with live accompaniment from the #giftedmusicschoolutah! Honored to have brought Bach’s Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins to life, through its many renditions this year.
A huge thank you to every dancer who collaborated with me to create this work! To @ecisleg and @kriwi_folksy for believing in this piece for a full season of performances, and @artemotionusa for the incredible opportunity to create. I am forever grateful! ❤️
📸: @laurenwattenburg_photo , courtesy of Ballet West Academy
Memories of Michael Waldrop’s new creation for our 2025 Choreographic Workshop alongside Ballet West Academy!
Make plans to see the piece re-staged on the Trainees of Ballet West, with many original cast members, on November 11th at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. The performance will also include excerpts from La Esmeralda and feature a new work from Ballet West Academy’s Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble.
📸 @beaupearsonphotography
An Arrangement for 15 | Created for the dancers of the Ballet West Academy and artÉmotion Choreographic Workshop
A remarkable experience working with these 15 dancers from around the country, to develop a new work in just 8 days. I am so proud of what we created, with the endless hard work, creativity, and collaboration every dancer brought to the space. We found a new vocabulary that brought Bach’s Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins to life. I can’t wait to see this piece return to the stage this Fall.
A special thank you to @artemotionusa , @allidebona , @rexlajos for this invitation to create. I am so grateful for this experience and your assistance to elevate the work, every day! ❤️
I am so proud to be a part of @bw_academy !
📸: @beaupearsonphotography
📍Chicago, Illinois
UBC Grand Prix 2025 — what a glorious celebration of the 2025-2026 @universalballetcompetition season in Chicago!
Proud to be a part of this incredible organization, supporting the next generation in their artistic journey with love, education, and encouragement. I am so lucky to stand with my superstar colleagues from across the world — all brought together by the artistic vision of @lissettelucas_ and David Lucas.
Thank you to every dancer, studio owner, and parent who has dedicated the time and energy to making this journey possible. I can’t wait to see you on the road next season and follow your next steps!
#internationaldanceday with Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble. Proud of these incredible dancers, pictured here in my work “J&R” for the Ballet West Spring Soirée.
A beautiful evening at the Ballet West Spring Soirée, with the stunning Evelyn Cisneros!
Proud of the dancers of the Academy, including Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble performing my choreography in J&R — you rehearsed and performed like true professionals!
This evening was an incredible reminder of the support, generosity and resources devoted to making education and creativity possible. This investment fuels the next generation with a platform for expression through art — art that will forever bring our world together! Thank you to every person who makes this possible! ❤️
Always an amazing weekend with Universal Ballet Competition! Thank you Jacksonville dancers for sharing your work, talent and passion, on stage and in the studios!!
Honored to share, alongside an incredible group of colleagues at @universalballetcompetition brought together by the very best: Lissette and David Lucas! Looking forward to the upcoming cities, including the Grand Prix in Chicago, May 28-June 1!
📸: @immirandajade , @matthew_carby_photographer
