Gwyn

Gwyn is a pre-professional student, training at Westside School of Ballet. At just 12 years old, Gwyn has been cast in lead roles, such as the Russian lead in Westside Ballet's The Nutcracker, as well as a party girl in Los Angeles Ballet's professional production of The Nutcracker. Gwyn aspires to be a professional ballerina, constantly working on refining her technique and artistry with a highly coachable approach. She looks forward to bringing her genuine passion, dedication, and eagerness to learn to her time as a Spring 2026 Ambassador. In addition, Gwyn is hoping to gain understanding of how movement is expressed through still images in such a creative way. Outside of the studio, Gwyn loves to surf and can often be found with her head in a book!

@gwynethdean.ballerina

Emmy

Emmy is a pre-professional student at Los Alamitos Ballet School and apprentice with Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre. At only the young age of 13, Emmy has already performed in lead roles, such as The Brave Rose in Los Alamitos Ballet School's production of The Enchanted Garden, where she has shown off her great jumping skills and charismatic presence. Through her hard work and leadership, Emmy hopes to inspire future generations to continue expresssing themselves through the art of dance. Being open to new challenges, Emmy is looking forward to expressing her creativity and building inspiring relationships as a Spring 2026 Ambassador. Outside of her passion for performing, Emmy has a strong passion for marine life! Her dream job would be to work for National Geographic as a marine biologist/photographer.

@emmy_lee_kim

Anthi

Anthi studies dance at California State University of Long Beach. As an 18 year-old, she was recently showcased in CSULB's Fall Faculty Dance in Concert, where she was able to demonstrate her strong storytelling through great emotion and purposeful body language. During her time as a Spring 2026 ambassador, Anthi hopes to bring her positivity, passion, and hard work to the team. She looks forward to forming indsutry connections, as well as lasting friendships, that will allow others to see the importance of dance and its amazing community. Anthi hopes to one day be in a professional, touring, contemporary company. When she isn't training, Anthi loves to hike and be in nature, as well as travel to new places!

@anthiyphantides

Alice

Alice is a 14-year old pre-professional student currently training at Launch Dance Center. Alice has already performed in several lead roles, such as Snow Flurries and Chinese Tea Corps, in Launch Dance Center's production of The Nutcracker, where she was able to show off her attention to detail and strong characterization. Through her positivity and strong ability to connect with others, Alice hopes to learn from other dancers while gaining exposure and training in front of the camera. She is looking forward to showcasing her passion as a Spring 2026 Ambassador! When she isn't training, Alice can be found writing or listening to music.

@ali_mangali11

Kaela

Kaela is a college student at Cal State University of Long Beach, working toward her BFA in dance. Kaela also dances for Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre, where she has starred in roles such as Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in their production of Sugar Plum's Realm. At the age of 19, Kaela is a dynamic jumper, and would love to bring this skill and energy into her dream role of Dewdrop. As a Spring 2026 Ambassador, Kaela is hoping to bring her years of experience to every shoot, showing off her genuine passion for dance and bringing a creative eye to the process. She is also looking forward to working alongside other aspiring dancers! After obtaining her BFA, Kaela hopes to dance professionally, and eventually, work towards her MFA. Outside of the studio, Kaela is a big Star Wars fan and loves listening to all different kinds of music (except country)!

@kaela_alvarez24

Ivy

Ivy is a pre-professional student, training at Westside School of Ballet. At the age of 13, Ivy has already made her mark in soloist roles, such as Clara in Westside School of Ballet's The Nutcracker, where she was able to show off her incredible artsitry and acting skills. Through her easy-going nature and love for photoshoots, Ivy hopes to bring great fun and support to her team as a Spring 2026 Ambassador. One day, Ivy hopes to become a professional dancer, starring in dream roles such as Kitri and Black Swan. Outside of her passion for dancing, Ivy loves to travel, as well as embrace fashion. She also speaks four different languages!

@ivyrballerina | @ivyroseballerina

Scarlet

Scarlet is a 16-year old pre-professional student, who is currently studying at The Colburn School. As a young dancer, Scarlet has already danced feature roles, such as Baby Ginger in American Contemporary Ballet's The Nutcracker, as well as Clara in Launch Dance Center's The Nutcracker. These roles allowed her to show off her strong acting skills, beautiful leg lines, and dynamic jumps! During her time as a 2026 Spring Ambassador, Scarlet is looking forward to the confidence and creativity she knows the shoots will bring her. She hopes to use this, as well as her hard work and dedication, to become a professional dancer. She dreams of dancing principal roles like Kitri, Giselle, Aurora, and The Sugar Plum Fairy.

@scarlet.emiko

Savannah

Savannah is a 13-year old pre-professional student at Southland Ballet Academy. At such a young age, Savannah has already performed in lead roles such as Clara in American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker, where she was able to show off her musicality. Through her passion and hard work, Savannah hopes to help elevate the team, as well as build up her online presence as a dancer. She looks forward to growing personally, and building meaningful relationships, while working together to bring creative visual storytelling to a broad audience. Savannah hopes to one day attend a prestigous college dance program. Outside of her passion for performing, Savannah has a great love for dogs, as well as the color pink!

@savannah_anne_koch

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