Classical Ballet
Juliana began her ballet training as a shy three year-old. After realizing that crying through class wasn’t nearly as fun as dancing, she fell in love with ballet. Ms. Vorkink practically grew up in a ballet studio and performed frequently. Despite additional training in modern and jazz, her heart has always belonged to ballet. Juliana not only illustrates to all of her students why ballet is mandatory to be a well-rounded dancer, but that it’s the most beautiful style of dance; she might be slightly biased.
Ms. Vorkink is currently completing her last semester at the University of Utah. In May, 2012 she will receive a BFA in ballet with emphasis in teaching and character dance, as well as a Minor in Business. She has choreographed numerous contemporary ballet pieces and has been honored to have these works selected for student choreography showcases. Her latest passion is character dance and is in her third year performing locally and internationally with the University’s regional company, Character Dance Ensemble. She is excited to represent the University and perform in Poland and Ukraine in 2012.
Juliana was recently accepted into American Ballet Theater’s prestigious National Training Curriculum program and will finish her certification in 2012. She aspires to teach her students not only how to be perfect technicians and beautiful artists, but how to improve themselves as individuals; we are people first and dancers second.