Bayaraa Badamsambuu is from Mongolia. He trained at the Perm Choreographic Academy in Russia and has danced for the Chelyabinsk State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, and Grigorovich Theatre of Ballet. He was a soloist and principal dancer for the Chuvash State Theater of Opera and Ballet. He received The Honoured Artist of Chuvash Republic, Russia and Laureate of State Premium in Chuvash Republic, Russia. He joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Sergei Domrachev was born in Russia. He graduated from the Perm Ballet Academy. He was a bronze medalist in the Vaganova Competition and the Internathiol Arabesque '92 Competition, and earned the Audience Favorite Award. He has danced professionally as a soloist with both Moscow Classical Ballet and Los Angeles Classical Ballet. He has toured throughout Europe and the USA. He made his television debut on Life with Bonnie and in a national commercial for Mercedes-Benz. Domrachev joined State Street Ballet in 1997.

Leila Drake was born in Ithaca, New York, and grew up in Santa Cruz, California. She received her classical ballet training at The Studio School of Classical Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Drake graduated from UC Santa Barbara with majors in Film Studies and Art History in addition to performing with the UCSB Dance Department for five years. She joined State Street Ballet in 2004.

Steven Jasso was born in Lompoc, California. He began dancing as a self-taught pop and lock/hip hop dancer and began his formal training at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. He also studied ballet folklorico (Mexican folk dancing), music theory, and music education. Jasso became affiliated with State Street Ballet in 2006 when he attended the Summer Intensive program.

Mio Kondo was born in New York. She studied with Lois Ellyn in California prior to her training in Japan with Mika Hobe and Yuko Obtain. She danced with Colorado Ballet for three years in many soloist roles such as Clara in Nutcracker, Dumpy Sister in Cinderella and several other ballets. In 2006, she guest danced in Japan with ABT Principal Herman Cornejo in Raymonda. She joined the company in 2008.

Victoria Luchkina was born in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan. She studied dance at the Alma-Ata Choreographic Academy. She was awarded the title of Laureate in the 2003 International Ballet Competition, DEBUT, Russia, and First Place in the 2004 Russian Ballet Competition. From 1998-2006, she was Principal Dancer with the Yuri Grigorovich Theatre Ballet, Russia. She has toured Europe, Japan and the USA. She joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Alyson Mattoon was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona. She attended the Virginia School of the Arts on scholarship. Her professional dance career began the summer of 2000 after receiving an apprenticeship with State Street Ballet. Mattoon has performed several leading roles that were created for her by choreographers William Soleau, Robert Sund, and Rodney Gustafson. Mattoon's passion for dance takes her off the stage and into the classroom where she teaches and trains young dancers.

Katie McDermott was born in Los Angeles, California. She acquired the majority of her training through R.A.D. (USA and Canada). McDermott has performed professionally with companies including Malibu Civic Ballet, Ballet NY, and Los Angeles Ballet. She has performed leading roles in Le Corsair, Paquita, Coppelia, Swan Lake, Flames of Paris and Nutcracker among others. McDermott appeared as a guest artist for State Street Ballet in 2005 and joined the company in 2006.

John Christopher Piel was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has trained at the Harid Conservatory in Florida, The Rock School of Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Austin in Texas, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and most recently at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. He joined State Street Ballet in 2006 as a company dancer.

Angela Rebelo was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She trained in classical ballet and modern dance. At age 18 she joined Ballet Theatre Afrikan and performed in local theatres and festivals. Rebelo has performed many classical and contemporary dance pieces within the repertoire and for other choreographers. She has danced with South African Ballet Theatre and other companies. She was accepted into State Street Ballet's Summer Intensive Program 2007, and invited to join the company.

Jennifer Rowe was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She trained with John Landovsky of Hawaii State Ballet. At age 17, she was chosen to be one of 42 dancers from around the world to compete in the 2002 International Ballet Competition, and was commended for her fearless dancing. Shortly thereafter, Rodney Gustafson invited her to dance with State Street Ballet as an apprentice for the 2003-2004 season. She joined State Street Ballet in 2004.

Christine Sawyer was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. She trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern at Summer Intensive Workshops, and The School at Steps/Steps on Broadway in New York. She danced with Kozlov Dance Academy, Nunbetter Dance Theatre, Belle Meade Ballet Company, Victoria Ballet Theatre and The School at Steps Showcase in New York. She has performed in several ballets, including Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. She joined State Street Ballet in 2007.

Dana Young was born in Fresno, California, and received her ballet training at the Dance Studio of Fresno. She has trained in ballet, jazz and modern techniques. She was a company member of Martha Kelly-Fierro's Altered Modalities, which toured throughout the USA. She has spent her summers studying at the Joffrey Ballet, Houston Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. Young joined State Street Ballet in 2006.

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