Teacher profile: Olivia Newell's Ballet

Discover the ballet career and achievements of Olivia Newell, a dedicated and accomplished dancer. Learn about her training, performances, awards, and commitment to inspiring young dancers.

Published April 25, 2026

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.