Grace Elizabeth King
Greenville,SC
Summary
Dedicated pre-professional ballet dancer who has performed in multiple professional performances, with a proven ability to captivate audiences through technical skill and artistic expression. Strong foundation in the performing arts, including ballet productions, creativity, and community outreach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ballet Dancer
International Ballet
Greenville , SC
08.2011 - Current
- Pre-Professional Experience:
- Nutcracker with Greenville Symphony 2017-2025. Roles: Merliton, Snow, Snow Soloist, Columbine, Dew Drop, and Arabian. Performed on stage with Adiarys Almeida, Taras Domitro, Victoria Jaiani, Cara Marie Gary, Lucas Segovia, and Brooklyn Mack.
- Don Quixote full-length production with Greenville Symphony, May 2025. Roles: Village Women and Cupid soloist. Performed alongside Rafael Quenedit, Melissa Gelfin, Stephen Nakagawa, Artem Kalistratov, and Ekaterina Nechayeva.
- Swan Lake with Greenville Symphony, May 2024. Roles: Waltz, Polonaise, Little Swans, Neapolitan, and White Swans while performing with Katherine Barkman, Esteban Hernandez, and Nathanial Remez.
- Performed as Soloist as Swanilda and Paquita in fall productions of L'AUTOMNE IB's pre-professional company's black box theater.
- Participated in fundraisers, community outreach performances, and accessibility classes for people with disabilities.
Skills
- Rehearsal discipline
- Stage performance
- Strong ability to learn quickly
- Critical thinking
- Positional awareness
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to feedback
Education
- Homeschool Academic Advantage Association / Graduate May 2026
- Student Pilot Certificate / August 2025. Flight training for Private Pilot License
Training
- International Ballet / Greenville, South Carolina
Vaganova Ballet / August 2017-Present
Instructors: Vlada Kysselova, Victoria Yanchuk, Irina Ushakova
Horton Method / August 2022-Present
Instructor: Uriah Boyd
- San Francisco Ballet SI / July 2025
- ABT Collegiate SI / June 2025
- Harid Conservatory SI / June 2024-July 2024
- Rowland and Ballard School / Kingwood, Texas
Classical Ballet / August 2011-May 2017
Instructor: Kerri Hawk
Awards
- 1st Place, Senior Division, Solo Classical DC Grand Prix Semi-Finals 2025
- 1st Place, Senior Division, Solo Classical DC Grand Prix Semi-Finals 2024
- 2nd Place, Teen Division, Solo Classical DC Grand Prix Finals 2023
- 2nd Place, Teen Division, Solo Classical DC Grand Prix Semi-Finals 2023
*Did not participate in Finals 2024 and 2025 due to Company commitments.
Height
- 5,3
Timeline
Ballet Dancer
International Ballet
08.2011 - Current