Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
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TALIA GRAFOS

TALIA GRAFOS

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic and versatile dancer with 15+ years of elite classical and commercial training. Experienced lead performer in large-scale theatrical productions and immersive entertainment. Strong foundation in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary, with leadership experience in school spirit programs and choreography. Currently a Dance Major at the University of California, Irvine. Eager to bring athleticism, professionalism, and performance excellence to the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleading Team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher (Part-Time)

Pasadena Civic Ballet Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Teach ballet and hip-hop to various age groups
  • Assist with choreography and class organization

Senior Counselor

Camp Adventurewood
Pasadena, CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supervised and transported 13 campers daily
  • Maintained a safe, structured, high-energy environment

Junior Counselor

Camp Adventurewood
Pasadena, CA
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Led activities and promoted teamwork
  • Fostered inclusive and supportive camper relationships

Education

Dance Major -

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06-2029

High School Diploma -

La Cañada High School
06-2025

Skills

  • Advanced turns & jumps
  • Strong stamina & crowd engagement
  • Quick choreography retention
  • Team leadership & collaboration
  • Professional stage presence

Timeline

Senior Counselor

Camp Adventurewood
06.2025 - 07.2025

Dance Teacher (Part-Time)

Pasadena Civic Ballet Center
09.2023 - Current

Junior Counselor

Camp Adventurewood
06.2021 - 07.2024

Dance Major -

University of California, Irvine

High School Diploma -

La Cañada High School

TRAINING & PERFORMANCE

Pasadena Civic Ballet 

  • 12 annual performances at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (1,200-seat theater)
  • 46 COVID-safe outdoor performances

Ballet

  • Petra Conti -former principal of La Scala, Boston Ballet, and Los Angeles Ballet
  • Eris Nezha-former principal of La Scala, Boston Ballet, and Los Angeles Ballet
  • Vitor Luiz -former principal of San Francisco Ballet
  • Tong Wang- former principal of Shanghai Ballet, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Dayton Ballet, Colorado Ballet.

Jazz

  • Diane DeFranco Browne -director of Pasadena Civic Ballet and ArtistsPlus Productions
  • Shauna Goddard Barger-Hubbard Street, Danced for James Brown, Founder of Artist Plus

Hip Hop

  • Rony Jacques- teacher at Playground LA and Millenium Dance Complex
  • Alberto Hernandez-teacher at Millenium Dance Complex

Contemporary

  • Myles Lavallee -Hubbard Street, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal
  • Madison Olandt- Diavolo, Jacob Jonas, World of Dance

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Hollywood Ballet

  • Inaugural performance alongside principal dancers
  • Soloist: Russian (The Nutcracker)
  • Corps de Ballet: La Bayadère (Poetry In Motion Gala)
  • Performed with Grand Kyiv Ballet soloists

Storyland Productions – 60+ Immersive Performances

  • Alice – Wander Through Wonderland
  • Mary – Babes in Toyland
  • Rose – Pink Princess Tea
  • Marie Antoinette – Let Them Eat Cake
  • Glinda – Wicked

LEADERSHIP

  • La Cañada High School – Varsity Song Team
  • Performed at rallies, assemblies, and games
  • Choreographed assembly routines
  • Collaborated in team rehearsals and spirit performances