PRESS RELEASE

Announcing the Appointment of

Olivia MacKinnon as

Artistic Ballet Advisor

Classical Ballet of Mobile welcomes New York City Ballet soloist.

**Photo Credit:**
Getty Images/Photographer/Artist: Jared Siskin/2098424374
Mobile, AL (June 24, 2024) - Classical Ballet of Mobile announces the appointment of Olivia MacKinnon as their Ballet and Artistic Advisor. Born and raised in Mobile, Olivia is a soloist with the New York City Ballet and is also on the instruction staff for the School of American Ballet.
“Ms. MacKinnon’s faith, technical capacity, poise, experience, curiosity and ability to connect with dancers and people of all backgrounds exemplify the values we hold dear at Classical Ballet of Mobile,” said Hayley Van Antwerp, Chairperson for the Board of Directors.
Olivia began her dance training at the age of three. At the age of 11, she was a company member under Mobile’s own Winthrop Corey.
During the summers of 2008 and 2009, Olivia attended the summer sessions at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, and enrolled as a full-time student in fall of 2010.
She became an apprentice with NYCB in November 2012 and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in October 2013. She was promoted to soloist in April 2023.
“Thrilled to be joining Classical Ballet of Mobile during this time of growth and rebirth for the academy. Cultivating the next generation is a blessing, and I’m looking forward to watching these dancers flourish alongside CBM’s skilled and dedicated staff,” MacKinnon said.
Classical Ballet of Mobile trains classical ballet dancers maintaining the highest standards, while allowing them to perform in quality productions and participate in outreach service within our community.
**Contact:** academy@classicalballetmobile.org

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