Mariana Olaizola '13
Mariana began her ballet training in Venezuela with Nina Novak, former prima ballerina of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. At the age of twelve, Mariana continued her dance studies at the Washington School of Ballet, where she had the privilege of performing the role of Clara in “The Nutcracker” alongside the Washington Ballet company in 2003, 2004, and 2005. During the summers, she danced with ABT in New York, the Kirov Academy in Washington DC, and the Maryland Youth Ballet.