We are ecstatic to welcome Aaron Robertson back as a special guest dancer with our company!
Aaron, a lifelong mover, took his first ballet class in college (at Towson University) and graduated with a degree in Dance Performance/Choreography. He especially loves the combination of sass and upbeat physicality that Jazz requires of dancers.
Continue reading to learn more about Aaron!
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Favorite Food: Dumplings
Favorite Color: Seafoam Green
Favorite Book: The Alchemist
Favorite Movie: The Hunger Games
Inspirational Quote: “It’s okay to be a glowstick: Sometimes we have to break before we shine.”
Favorite Music/Artist/Band/Musical Genre: 90s R&B/Slow Jams
Favorite Place to Be: With friends having mimosas or margaritas. Also Amusement parks because roller coasters and water attractions are super fun.
If you were a dinosaur, which dinosaur would you be? Pterodactyl because of the pink power ranger lol but also because it’d be fun to fly.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about it/them! I have a dog! His name is Aladdin and he’s a miniature poodle!
Tell us about your dance background and training: I started dancing when I got to college(that’s where I took my first Ballet class ever with Runqiao Du). Graduated from Towson University with a degree in Dance Performance/Choreography.
What genre of dance is your favorite? Why? I love Jazz! The elements of sass, complimented with the physicality and upbeat movement is so much fun to watch and perform!
What is your favorite full length ballet/variation/performance? Why? I love The Nutcracker! So fun, and so many characters to love and appreciate and the music is so energizing. Keeps me happy and jolly for the holidays!
Why do you dance? Personal growth and expression. Being able to be vulnerable in front of an audience and share myself with them and my fellow dancers is an amazing feeling.
If you wear pointe shoes, what kind do you wear? Don’t wear pointe shoes sadly, but would love to find some that would fit my big feet lol. My ballet shoes are the SoDanca canvas split sole ballet shoe.
What other jobs/activities/talents/passions do you pursue? I LOVE playing volleyball (indoor & outdoor)! Always love competing against other athletes in tournaments on weekends.
