Joined Eugene Ballet in 2020 | From Tampa, Florida
Nina began dancing at age three in Tampa, Florida, later attending The Harid Conservatory on a full-tuition scholarship before training at America’s Ballet School and dancing as an apprentice with Tampa City Ballet. She then earned a BS in Dance – Arts Administration with a minor in Strategic Communication from Butler University.
Nina joined Eugene Ballet as an Aspirant in 2020 and was promoted to Company Dancer in 2022. Her notable roles with the company include Clara in Toni Pimble’s The Nutcracker, Stepsister in Pimble’s Cinderella, and Polymnie in Melissa Bobick’s Apollo, alongside featured roles in works by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, and Eva Stone. Additionally, she performed Gerald Arpino’s Reflections at the Arpino Centennial Celebration in Chicago and danced in the Oregon Bach Festival.
Nina serves on the Advisory Board for #instaballet and as Development & Marketing Coordinator for Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras, furthering arts accessibility in her community.
