Lauren Fagone - Richmond Ballet
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Lauren Fagone

Répétiteur and Artistic Coordinator

Hometown: // Joined: 2001

Lauren Fagone apprenticed with North Carolina Dance Theatre and studied further at Indiana University before joining Richmond Ballet. Lauren performed professionally with Richmond Ballet from 2001-2015, including leading roles in works that span the spectrum of classical and contemporary ballet. She toured with the company, nationally and internationally, performing on grand stages like the Kennedy Center, the Joyce Theatre, the Royal Opera House of London, as well as theatres in Beijing and Shanghai. After the conclusion of her performing career, Lauren became Chief Concept Officer of The Barre Boutique. There she codified a technique founded in her extensive knowledge of the anatomical principles of alignment, and recruited, trained, and led a team of instructors. When The Barre Boutique came under the umbrella of Richmond Ballet’s Adult Program, she continued to grow the community emphasizing mutual support, empowerment, and inclusivity as the Adult Program Coordinator.. She maintains her connection to the dance world through work as a répétiteur and guest ballet master, having worked with BalletMet, Sacramento Ballet, Guangzhou Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Ballet Des Moines, and Barak Ballet. Lauren is thrilled to join Richmond Ballet’s Artistic Team this season as Répétiteur and Artistic Coordinator.

Our Artists

Company Dancers

Our professional company is made up of elite dancers from around the world who have helped earn Richmond Ballet critical acclaim. Dance/USA says Richmond Ballet is “a jewel among U.S. dance companies,” while The Washington Post calls it “a company to which dance fans everywhere ought to pay attention.” We’re proud of all that our company dancers bring to Richmond, and the world.

Aleksey Babayev
Cody Beaton
Cody Beaton
Celeste Gaiera
Celeste Gaiera
Enrico Hipolto
Enrico Hipolito
Colin Jacob
Colin Jacob
Khaiyom Khojaev
Khaiyom Khojaev
Garret McNally
Jack Miller
Jack Miller
Eri Nishihara
Eri Nishihara
Naomi Robinson
Naomi Robinson
Sabrina Holland
Sabrina Sabino
Joe Seaton
Joe Seaton
Sarah Joan Smith
Sarah Joan Smith
Izabella Tokev
Izabella Tokev
Ira White
Ira White
Naomi Wilson
Naomi Wilson

RBII Apprentices

RBII Apprentices are the top level of the Pre-Professional Division of School of Richmond Ballet. They receive an intensive training program, full scholarship, living stipend and are the bridge to RBII, our second company. Their time is divided between RBII rehearsals and the Trainee Program, performing in Lecture Demonstrations, Richmond Ballet Company mainstage performances and the end of season showcase performance with RB Trainees.

RBII Apprentices

Richmond Ballet II Apprentices
Seated (L-R): Gianna DeMassio, Rachel Nash
Standing (L-R): Michael Duncan, Hannah MacLeod, Darius Mealy

 

TRAINEES

Founded in 1993, the nationally recognized Richmond Ballet Trainee Program offers select advanced students a transitional experience to bridge the gap between the academic ballet setting and the world of professional dance. The Richmond Ballet Trainee Program is one of the few in this country that enables aspiring dancers to pursue formal dance training and gain valuable performance experience with a professional company.

Trainees

Richmond Ballet Trainees - Second and Third Years
First Row- Senior Trainees:  Kennady Jackson, Sarah Shaw, Gabrielle Goodson
Second Row:  Katrina May Thomas, Sheridan Brown, Anna Orzulak, Parker Edmondson, Kendall Taylor, Ella Warren
Third Row:  Carter Bush, Gavin Haas, Cade Bolz, Garrett Janiak, Daniel Miller

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Richmond Ballet Trainees - First Year
First Row: Anne Pearson Gremer, Kristen Soyars Green, Isabella Vanik
Second Row: Gillian Carr, BriAnna Binzak, Savannah Wyatt, Claire Kehoe, Alexis Dawson, Kinsey Phelps, Chelsea Hacking
Third Row: Kiera Luci Dulog, Gillian Grossman, Oliver Gardner, Sydney Stutzman, Benjamin Piner

Artistic Staff

The Artistic Staff at Richmond Ballet is made up of international professionals who each bring incredible talent, expertise, and credentials to their respective roles. With impressive backgrounds and world experience, they offer a unique perspective that has helped shape our organization over the years. For over 40 years, Stoner Winslett has served as the founding Artistic Director of Richmond Ballet, the first major company of professional dancers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is one of the longest tenured artistic directors of a major ballet company and one of the country’s few female artistic directors. In June 2020, acclaimed choreographer Ma Cong joined Richmond Ballet as its first ever Associate Artistic Director.

Headshot of Richmond Ballet Artistic Director Stoner Winslett.
Stoner Winslett
Artistic Director
Ma Cong
Associate Artistic Director
Judy Jacob headshot, Artistic Associate & School Director.
Judy Jacob
Artistic Associate & Chairman of Faculty
Jerri Kumery headshot, Ballet Master.
Jerri Kumery
Artistic Associate
Igor Antonov headshot, Richmond Ballet II Director & Ballet Master.
Igor Antonov
Artistic Associate and Richmond Ballet II Director
Erin Freeman
Erin Freeman
Resident Conductor