Olivia Newell's Ballet Training and Career
Early Training
- Began classical ballet training at age 3 with Jacqueline’s School of Ballet.
- Joined Utah Metropolitan Ballet II at 14 under the direction of Jacqueline Colledge.
Performances with Utah Metropolitan Ballet II
- The Nutcracker
- Snow White
- Legend of Timpanogos
- Romeo and Juliet
- Swan Lake
- Paquita
Contemporary Works
- Performed pieces by choreographers:
- Heather Gray
- Brittnee Squires
- Jacqueline Colledge
- Ariel Wright
Professional Experience
Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company
- Participated in productions such as:
- Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker
- Giselle
- Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz
- Mark Morris’s Sandpaper
- Michael Pink’s Dracula
BYU Theatre Ballet
- Currently dances in both principal and corps de ballet roles in:
- George Balanchine’s Serenade
- Gerald Arpino’s Italian Suite
- Giselle
Competitions and Awards
- Youth America Grand Prix:
- 1st in Senior Contemporary at 2021 Salt Lake City regional
- 2nd in Senior Classical at the same event
- Advanced to the Final Round in Florida
- Received ensemble awards for works by Heather Gray and Brittnee Squires
- Earned scholarships to:
- NYC Bolshoi Ballet
- Ballet Academy East
Tours and Further Study
- Toured Austria with Tanzsommer Stars of Tomorrow Tour in 2019
- Studied and performed with:
- Paris Marais Dance School
- English National Ballet School in the summer of 2025
Dedication to Ballet Education
- Holds a Ballet Minor from Brigham Young University
- Committed to educating and inspiring young dancers by sharing her knowledge and passion for ballet.
