Name: Mary Whelan
Year: 2025
Major: Molecular Biology
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Dance Background: Mary started dancing when she was 5 and, and after training at BalletNova Center for Dance for several years, joined the Professional Training Division at Ballet West in high school and had the opportunity to perform world debuts and go on tour with the company. Mary also danced with BalletMet for one season. Mary attended summer programs at English National Ballet, Houston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet West, and Pennsylvania Ballet as well as choreographic workshops with other companies.
Favorite Ballet or Role: Diamonds
Year: 2025
Major: Molecular Biology
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Dance Background: Mary started dancing when she was 5 and, and after training at BalletNova Center for Dance for several years, joined the Professional Training Division at Ballet West in high school and had the opportunity to perform world debuts and go on tour with the company. Mary also danced with BalletMet for one season. Mary attended summer programs at English National Ballet, Houston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet West, and Pennsylvania Ballet as well as choreographic workshops with other companies.
Favorite Ballet or Role: Diamonds