Ballet Brazos Lead Dancer

 
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Cullen Casey

Cullen Casey is a local 8th grader who trains at Pure Energy Dance Productions.  He began dancing as a 4 year old then pursued the sports of soccer and competitive swimming for several years.  Cullen returned to the study of ballet to audition for the 2017 production of Ballet Brazos’ Nutcracker.  This is his fourth year dancing with Ballet Brazos.  He has had the roles of Party Boy in the Nutcracker as well as Chimpanzee and Hyena in Carnival of the Animals.

Cullen loves ballet and also studies the genres of jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and Irish step.  He enjoys being a part of the Performance Company with Pure Energy and the opportunities it provides for community performances.  Cullen spent this summer training with Ballet Austin and Vitacca Vocational School of Dance at their summer intensives as well as two local intensives at Pure Energy Dance Productions.  Cullen wishes to thank his teachers that have inspired and encouraged his love of ballet … Megan Becker, Orlando Canova, Kerry Godkins, Kristina Mosbo, and Malu Satyro.