Julie Ann Joyner is in her first season with The Washington Ballet Studio Company. Originally from Georgia, she trained at Dance Arts Center and the International City School of Ballet, developing a strong foundation in classical and contemporary ballet. Her accolades include a silver medal at the 2023 YAGP Finals, the 2023 Prix de Lausanne Best Young Talent Award, and gold medals at the World Ballet Competition and ADC IBC.

Julie has performed professionally with The Royal Ballet, The Norwegian National Ballet, and Tivoli Ballet Theater, appearing in productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Jewels, and Manon.

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