GARRETT ANDERSON , Tucson , AZ

Current Dancer, HSDC

Garrett began his training in Walnut Creek, California under the direction of Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong at the Contra Costa Ballet Centre. He went on to study at San Francisco Ballet school and then in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s professional division. In 2001, Garrett joined San Francisco Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet and in 2005 was promoted to soloist. In 2008 he joined the Royal Ballet of Flanders in Antwerp, Belgium, as a first soloist under the direction of Kathryn Bennets. There he toured extensively throughout Europe and the world. In January of 2011, he returned to the United States to dance with Trey McIntyre Project. Garrett was the recipient of the American Ballet Theatre national dance scholarship and holds a B.A. in dance from St. Mary’s College of California. Garrett joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in August 2011.

JESSE BECHARD , Bolton , MA

HSDC

Jesse began his formal ballet training at 16 and graduated from Walnut Hill School for the Arts. He attended summer programs at Boston Ballet, Alonzo King's Lines Ballet and Ballet Austin. In 2000, having completed his freshman year at the University of Chicago, he returned to dance. After a year with Ballet Austin he joined Richmond Ballet where he danced for eight years, performing works by John Butler, Jessica Lang, Val Caniparoli, William Soleau, Mauricio Wainrot and Colin Conner. Jesse joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in August 2010.

JACQUELINE BURNETT , Pocatello , ID

HSDC

Jacqueline received her classical ballet training in Pocatello, Idaho from Romanian Ballet Master Marius Zirra, with additional summer training at Ballet Idaho, Brindusa-Moore Ballet Academy, Universal (Kirov) Ballet Academy, the Juilliard School and the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. She received a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from The Ailey School/Fordham University joint program in New York City in May, 2009, graduating magna cum laude and with departmental honors. Jacqueline joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a Center Apprentice in January, 2008, while concurrently completing her B.F.A. degree, and became a member of the main company in August 2009.  Jacqueline is also a 2011-12 Princess Grace Honorarium recipient.

ALEJANDRO CERRUDO , Madrid , Spain

HSDC

Born in Madrid, Spain, Cerrudo received his training at the Real Conservatorio Professional de Danza de Madrid. After becoming a professional dancer in 1998 Cerrudo’s dance career has been shaped and enriched by various dance companies including Victor Ullate Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 and, since 2005, by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In 2008 Cerrudo was named Hubbard Street Choreographic Fellow and became the company’s first Resident Choreographer in 2009. Cerrudo has created several works for Hubbard Street and for the company’s unique collaborations with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Nederlands Dans Theater. Cerrudo’s works are being performed by dance companies around the U.S. and the world, including Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands and Australia. Always dancing and constantly creating, Cerrudo was honored with an award from The Boomerang Fund for Artists in 2011.

KELLIE EPPERHEIMER , Los Osos , CA

HSDC

Kellie began her dance training in 1988 with the Academy of Dance and Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo. She has participated in summer programs with the Joffrey Ballet and the Juilliard School. In 2002, she had the opportunity to tour Russia with the Deyo Dancers. Kellie joined Hubbard Street 2 in January 2005 before becoming an apprentice with the main company in December 2006. Kellie was made a full company member in January 2008.

JONATHAN FREDRICKSON , Corpus Christi , TX

HSDC

Jonathan studied ballet at the Munro Ballet Studios, home to Corpus Christi Ballet, under teachers Cristina Munro and Kay Boone. He received his BFA for Dance Performance and Choreography from California Institute of the Arts in 2006. Immediately thereafter, he joined the Limon Dance Company where he had the opportunity to perform principle roles. While dancing with Limon, he created two new works on the company. He is a former winner of Hubbard Street's National Choreographic Competition and was named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" in 2011 for his choreography. Jonathan joined Hubbard Street in February 2011.

ALICE KLOCK , Ann Arbor , MI

HSDC

Alice began dancing at the age of 11. In 2003, she attended Interlochen Arts Academy, where she achieved artistic and academic high honors upon graduation. In 2007, Alice moved to California to study with Alonzo King in the Lines/Dominican BFA program. She has attended summer programs at the San Francisco Ballet, The National Ballet School of Canada, Miami City Ballet, Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Springboard Danse Montreal, and Hubbard Street. She has worked professionally on a number of projects with SF choreographer Gregory Dawson, and had the honor of performing with Alonzo King LINES Ballet in their 2008 home fall season. She joined Hubbard Street 2 in September 2009 and became a main company member in September 2011.

ANA LOPEZ , A Coruña , Spain

HSDC

Ana began her formal training at Conservatorio de Danza Diputacion de A Coruña. Upon graduating Isaac Diaz Pardo high school, she continued her training at Centro Internacional de Danza Carmen Roche. Ana danced with Joven Ballet Carmen Roche, Compañía Nacional de Danza 2 and Ballet Theater Munich before joining Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in January 2008.

PABLO PIANTINO , Mendoza , Argentina

HSDC

Pablo began dancing at the age of 14. His training includes private seminars with Hector Zaraspe and studies at both the Colón Theatre School and The Juilliard School where he received his BFA. Having danced with both the Colón Theatre Ballet Company and The Juilliard School Dance Ensemble, Pablo joined the San Francisco Ballet in 1999 and then became and Hubbard Street company member in August of 2005.

PENNY SAUNDERS , West Palm Beach , FL

HSDC

Penny received her dance training from The Harid Conservatory, The School of American Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, The Princeton Ballet in addition to private seminars with Elisabeth Carroll. In 1995 Penny began her professional career with The American Repertory Ballet under the directorship of Septime Webre. Penny also danced with Ballet Arizona, was a guest artist with The Washington Ballet and the Georgia Ballet, has toured extensively with MOMIX Dance Theater, and was a founding member of Cedar Lake Ensemble in New York City before joining Hubbard Street in November 2004.

KEVIN SHANNON , Baltimore , MD

HSDC

Kevin began his formal dancing under the guidance of Lester Holmes. He graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts, receiving additional summer training at the School of American Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Paul Taylor and David Parsons. He received his B.F.A. in 2007 from the Juilliard School, where he performed works by Susan Marshall, Mark Morris, William Forsythe and Jirí Kylián. He has toured nationally with the Juilliard School Ensemble and performed in the nationally-broadcast special “Live From Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School: Celebrating 100 Years.” He is a co-founder of BØRDERLINE DANCE CIRCLE—a troupe under the choreographic direction of Michelle Mola—for which he danced professionally and developed concepts since 2005. Kevin joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in November 2007.

JESSICA TONG , Binghamton , NY

HSDC

Jessica received her formal training at The Ballet School in Salt Lake City, Utah under Jan Clark Fugit, as well as at the University of Utah where she danced as a member of Utah Ballet. She also attended the summer programs of American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and Lou Conte Dance Studio, among others. Jessica danced with BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech in NYC, and Hubbard Street 2 before joining the main company in January 2007. Jessica was named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch in 2009.

ALICIA DELGADILLO , Charlotte , NC

HS2

Alicia was born in San Francisco, CA. She received her training in the Royal Academy of Dance and Cechetti styles of ballet under the tutelage of Susan Hayward. After moving to Charlotte, NC she continued her studies with Gay Porter and Bridget Porter Young at the Charlotte School of Ballet. In 2004, Alicia began studying full time with Daniel and Rebecca Wiley at Piedmont School of Music and Dance. She has attended summer programs with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Juilliard, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and Springboard Danse Montreal. Most recently, Alicia had the opportunity to perform with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria. Currently, she is finishing her degree in dance with the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program where she has performed works by Sidra Bell, Jennifer Muller, and Camille A. Brown. Alicia joined Hubbard Street 2 in August 2011.

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NICHOLAS KORKOS , San Francisco , CA

HS2

Nicholas trained predominantly at Alonzo King's LINES Ballet School as well as SF School of the Arts and SUNY Purchase. For the last two years, Nicholas has been a part of both Robert Moses' KIN and Kara Davis' Project Agora in San Francisco. During that time he also had the pleasure of performing in Il Trovatore with the San Francisco Opera. In addition to Davis, Moses, and King, Korkos has performed the works of Yannis Adoniou, Sidra Bell, and most recently Alex Ketley and Katie Faulkner. Nicholas joined Hubbard Street 2 in September 2010.

FELICIA MCBRIDE , San Antonio , TX

HS2

Felicia began her ballet training under the direction of Julie Morton Simpson in San Antonio, Texas. She attended summer programs at Houston Ballet, Chatauqua Ballet, Tulsa Ballet and Ballet Austin. After spending her senior year as a trainee with North Carolina Dance Theater she danced with Ballet Austin 2 for one season. In 2009, Felicia joined Dominic Walsh Dance Theater (DWDT) where she performed works by Jirí Kylián, Mats Ek, Mauro Bigonzetti, Vaclav Kunes and Dominic Walsh. After two seasons with DWDT, Felicia joined Hubbard Street 2 in August 2011.

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JOHNNY MCMILLAN , Sault Ste. Marie , Ontario

HS2

Johnny began his training in Sault Ste. Marie, ON at age 12. He graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy receiving the young artists’ award in dance. He has attended summer programs at the San Francisco Conservatory, Bartholin International Ballet Seminar and Hubbard Street. He has worked with Gleich Dances under the direction of Julia Gleich and was awarded 1st place at the 2010 American Ballet Competition in both the classical and contemporary divisions. He has performed roles in ballets such as Arthur Saint-Léon’s Coppelia, August Bournonville's La Sylphide and Frederick Ashton's Les Patineurs; as well as works by Randy Duncan, Patrick Corbin, Kim Robards and Hannah Baumgarten. Johnny joined HS2 as an apprentice in September 2010 and became a HS2 company member in September 2011.

LISSA SMITH , Miami , FL

HS2

Lissa began her dance training in Miami, Florida. She graduated from New World School of the Arts High School and attended The Boston Conservatory. Lissa danced in summer programs at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jacob’s Pillow, The Juilliard School, Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, Martha Graham, The Joffrey Ballet and The Joffrey Midwest Workshop. She has performed works by Martha Graham, José Limon, Gregory Dawson, Hofesh Shecter, Thang Dao, Peter London, Alwin Nikolais, and Uri Sands. In 2009, Lissa won the “Arts For Life!” dance scholarship presented by Florida’s Former First Lady Columba Bush. Lissa joined Hubbard Street 2 as an apprentice in August 2011.

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ANDREW WRIGHT , Burlington , ON

HS2

Andrew Wright began his dance training at the age of 8. He has attended summer intensives with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and River North Chicago Dance Company. He also attended Springboard Danse Montréal, where he worked with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal and Batsheva Dance Company performing repertoire by Aszure Barton and Ohad Naharin. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his BFA in dance from Point Park University, where he received the “Rising Star in Dance” award. While attending Point Park, he performed works by Gerald Arpino, Trey McIntyre, Toru Shimazaki, Kiesha Lalama and Doug Bentz. Andrew joined Hubbard Street 2 as an apprentice in August 2011 and was promoted to company member in December 2011.

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