Julianna brings a rare combination of classical rigor, musicality, performance depth, and emotional intelligence to the studio. Over the course of her career, she has taught at more than 100 schools and institutions nationwide, leading master classes, workshops, residencies, and guest lectures for dancers at a wide range of levels.
Her teaching credits include:
School of American Ballet, National Visiting Fellow 2023/24
Colorado Ballet Society
Belhaven University
Ballet Center of Houston
Texas Christian University
Ballet California
Project Ballet
Grand Rapids Ballet School
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Why Schools Bring Julianna In
Julianna’s classes challenge dancers technically while helping them grow in artistry, confidence, and clarity. She creates a studio environment that is rigorous, encouraging, and deeply engaging, one that invites dancers to move with greater intention, musicality, and emotional presence. Her class is known for unlocking musicality and artistry in the dancers in the room.
Schools value her ability to meet dancers where they are while drawing more out of them: stronger technique, fuller performance quality, and a deeper connection to the meaning behind their work. Her teaching helps students not only refine their craft, but also develop the maturity, resilience, and artistic voice that lasting growth requires.
Whether she is working with pre-professional students, university dancers, or seasoned professionals, Julianna brings a thoughtful and memorable approach that leaves dancers challenged, inspired, and more fully invested in their artistry.
Audition Tour | School of American Ballet
Register for Ballet 5:8’s Audition Tour and take class with Julianna at the School of American Ballet in New York City. More information and registration at ballet58.org
Summer Intensive at Ballet 5:8
Ballet 5:8’s Summer Intensive is a nationally-recognized summer study program dedicated to pursuing excellence, the health of the whole dancer, and conversation of life and faith.