Beth Ann Maslinoff

Beth Maslinoff joins Dance Alive National Ballet in her first season as a company member. Ms. Maslinoff began her studies at Pofahl Studios, the Official School of DANB. She subsequently attended the prestigious Harid Conservatory on full tuition scholarship, earning the following awards: Excellence in Ballet Award, 2007; Excellence in Music History, 2007; Rudolf Nureyev Education Fellowship, 2006; Rueger Family Award, 2005; and the USA National Youth Ballet Competition, Silver Medal, Junior Division, 2004. While at Harid she performed lead roles in the classical ballets 'Esmeralda' , 'La Bayadere', and the 'Nutcracker', Balanchine's 'Concerto Barocco' and Hans Van Manen’s 'Songs Without Words'. After graduating from Harid, she joined 'Ballet Magnificat.' Among her guest artist engagements were the Dance Collection 2007, Tomakomai-City, Hokkaido, Japan. She is eager to return to her home company of Dance Alive National Ballet, stating that she loves the repertoire and finds the dancers wonderful. Beth brings to the stage a classical elegance, sparkling stage presence and a focused desire to widen her artistic horizons.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Hometown: Gainesville, FL

What I do in my spare time: listen to a lot of music, spend too much time online, and read

Favorite Movie: Moulin Rouge

Favorite dance role: 'Unseen Love' Pas de Deux by Svetlana Osiyeva

Favorite vacation place: Israel for its history and culture

Why I dance: One reason I dance is for the relationship it has to music. When my mind is truly involved in what I'm dancing, it feels like I'm part of the music, an extension of it. Also, the range of emotions that can be expressed, both the highs and lows, can be felt on a different level than everyday life through dance.