Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
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Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
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Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
(she/her)
Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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(he/him)
Mark Cuddihee Jr.
Mark Cuddihee is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. His dance education consisted of training at The School of American Ballet in NYC and Boston Ballet School. Notably, during his time as a student, Mark represented Boston Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne Gala in the world premiere of “Pulse” by Goyo Montero. Mark began his professional career when he moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), where he is now a member of the Corps de Ballet.
During his time with PNB, he has performed various classical and neo-classical roles by choreographers ranging from George Balanchine to Seattle’s very own Donald Byrd. In addition to this, Mark has participated in several Seattle Project creations since its inception in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys participating in collaborative art projects, rock climbing, playing chess, spending time with friends, and exploring Washington on his motorcycle.
IG: @markcuddihee
Email: markcuddiheejr@gmail.com
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Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
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Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
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Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Abby Jayne DeAngelo
Abby Jayne DeAngelo formed and trained in the art of ballet from the renowned Marcia Dale Weary of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in her hometown of Carlisle, PA. As a teacher, she shares Marcia’s passion for finding beauty in life to guide the joy of ballet training in the studio and developing strength and skills by breaking down the mechanics of the human body as demonstrated in the movements of ballet.
Abby Jayne founded and opened Adage Ballet Studio in Seattle, WA in March 2021, with the desire to replicate her foundation of ballet technique to the next generation of dancers. Abby Jayne moved from Carlisle in 2016 when she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) as a Professional Division Student (2016-2018), and she was promoted to Apprentice and Corps de Ballet member in 2019. Since living in Seattle she has loved collaborating with The Seattle Project on multiple different projects. On the stage and in the studio, Abby Jayne consistently shares her personal mission of balanced, joy-filled ballet technique and training.
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Website: adageballetstudio.com
IG: @abby.jayne & @adageballetstudio
(she/her)
Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Margarita Armas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Margarita Armas began her ballet training at Artistic Dance Center and Miami City Ballet School. In 2014, Margarita took a brief break from her ballet training to explore Modern and Contemporary with Marie-Louise Gaschler. She attended summer programs in Miami City Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. At age 15, Margarita was selected by Miami City Ballet to perform with the company’s 2015-2016 Season programs & MCB Tour to New York City and Chicago.
Margarita was featured in the second season of the Teen Vogue’s Strictly Ballet Series. She was also the recipient of the Silver Award in the 2018 YoungArts Ballet Category. Margarita began to explore choreography for Miami City Ballet School’s Student Choreography Showcase. In 2019, during her second year as a Professional Student with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she choreographed at the Guggenheim in New York City for a collaboration with Dance Lab New York and the Joyce for "Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet”. Margarita is now pursuing a career as a freelance choreographer.
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IG: @margaritadarmas
Email: margaritadarmas@hotmail.com
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Amanda Morgan, Founder
Amanda Morgan, Founder
Jackson Cooper
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Jackson Cooper is a community centered arts fundraiser, creative producer and writer. He has served in a variety of leadership capacities across arts mediums since beginning working in arts offices at age 14. Previous leadership capacities have included serving as Founder/Lead Consultant for Artful Living Consulting, Coordinator of Performing Arts and Film for the NC Museum of Art, Executive Director of Chamber Music Raleigh, and Assistant to the Artistic Director at PlayMakers Repertory Company.
Jackson has served as conductor for the Durham Symphony, Greensboro Opera, and the Durham Savoyards. He's directed theatre productions in North Carolina, New York and Pittsburgh and regularly consults nonprofits and artists on grantwriting, fundraising, and program development.
He is currently an MFA, Arts Leadership candidate at Seattle University.
