Rebecca Cornett

Hometown:
Simsbury, CT
Joined the company as an apprentice
2014
Before being hired trained at:
Fort Lauderdale Ballet Classique with Magda Aunon, Hartt School with Miguel Campaneria, Boston Ballet School, Pacific Northwest Ballet School
Ballets/Featured Roles Since Joining:
The Nutcracker, Amour and Lead Flower in Don Quixote, Rhapsody in Blue, La Vie
Favorite Ballet:
Swan Lake, In the Middle Somewhat Elevated by William Forsythe, Serenade by George Balanchine
Most memorable moment:
While I was dancing at Boston Ballet School, I got the opportunity to perform Symphny in C by George Balanchine with the company. Taking the final bow on opening night with everyone on stage was the first real experience I'd ever had with a professional company.  It was surreal
When I am not rehearsing or performing:
I like to knit and read occasionally and do sudoku puzzles and various mind puzzles.
Never miss an episode of:
America Ninja Warrior, Women's Artistic Gymnastics competitions