Mikhael is dancing in Staatstheater Nuernberg in Germany. He has a new German, lawyer girlfriend (sorry girls) and has let me know he’s very happy. Recently he has danced and partnered with several ballerinas including Diana Vishneva. He would like to transition to choreography and plans to return to France to begin entering competitions. You can follow him @mikhaelkinley.
Matisse has been guesting all over the world with different companies and ballet schools/academies. She will be performing in her 12th Nutcracker production of the season this weekend. She just completed traveling in Aberdeen, Scotland and Mumbai, India where she guested in principal roles. She is enjoying this part of the dance world as she is able to see new countries and meet new people while doing what she loves. You can follow her @Matisselove
Eli will be making his debut as Cavalier this Saturday in BalletMet’s Nutcracker. Eli left Houston Ballet after the pandemic to join BalletMet. He is enjoying being a professional dancer and is grateful for his early training with Marat Daukayev as well as his experience in Getting To The Nutcracker. You can follow him @Eli.raphael
Luis has not responded to requests for an update. Last we heard he was living in Des Moines, Iowa. We will update if/when we hear more.
Edgar is back to dancing ballet after many years traveling the world as a ballroom dancer. He’s again training with Marat and just finished dancing the role of “Prince” in Marat Daukayev’s Nutcracker. We caught his performance last weekend. Edgar was a beautiful partner. His stage presence was commanding. His technique was precise. His grace and fluidity of movement was clear to everyone in the audience. Edgar will be guesting with Los Angeles Ballet in Los Angeles while continuing to train with Marat. He has an old foot injury that precluded him dancing the Nutcracker solo but he’s hoping it heals in time for upcoming auditions. Bravo Edgar.
Javier is in his final year in London at the Royal Ballet School. He finds the program exciting and challenging. He has performed with Royal Ballet in Tokyo, Osaka and Japan. He just finished a 29 show run of Nutcracker with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. He will be auditioning for companies once he graduates this summer. His final show will be in July at the Royal Opera House. (Good excuse to go to London). Bravo Javier.
Elizabeth is in Los Angeles. She is no longer dancing. We will update this blog once we get her update.
Adam is in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University. We will update his news when we can.