Naomi Robinson was born in Cincinnati, OH. She began her ballet training at the age of five at Ballet Tech of Ohio, under the direction of Claudia Rudolf Barrett. She also trained at Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy. Naomi graduated cum laude from Butler University with a degree in Dance and Arts Administration in 2020. While studying abroad, she performed in Warsaw, Poznań, Kraków and Bratislava. Naomi joined RBII for the 20/21 season and was promoted the following year. She has had the pleasure of performing in Val Caniparoli’s What’s Going On, Jennifer Archibald’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Ma Cong’s Glare, and Stoner Winslett’s The Nutcracker.
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.
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.