Studio Alumni
Mayim Stiller
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Mayim Stiller started ballet at age eleven at Oregon Ballet academy. While training at OBA he participated in several well known Summer Programs such as Texas Ballet Theater, Boston Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theater, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. When Mayim turned 15 he joined the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet. The following summer on a full ride scholarship he went to the School of American Ballet and continued his training for the year. He started his professional career at 17 with the Los Angeles Ballet. After several years he joined Ballet San Antonio and quickly got promoted to Soloist. During his time with Ballet San Antonio he performed many Principal Roles. He guested for the Alberta Ballet for two productions before joining Oklahoma City Ballet where he finished out his career. Mayim is so happy to be back at OBA as a Co-Director.
Rachel Richardson
Rachel Richardson started at Oregon Ballet Academy when she was just six years old. She has gone on to do some incredible things since graduating. Training at some of the most prestigious schools around the country before starting her career. After leaving OBA Rachel trained for several years at The Rock School of Dance. While there she competed at Youth America Grand Prix and won Silver at the New York City finals. Before becoming a professional Rachel joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. She is currently a Corp de Ballet Dancer at American Ballet Theatre and has been since 2015. Rachel occasionally comes back to teach and take classes in the Summer. She is a great inspiration and role model to all of the young girls at OBA.
Nathan Rowell
Nathan Rowell began his ballet training at Oregon Ballet Academy at the age of 7. After graduating he trained in Texas for several years. While in Texas Nathan trained with both Houston Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater before starting his professional career with Orlando Ballet. Nathan first joined Orlando Ballet II before joining the main company. He has been with Orlando Ballet for 5 seasons and has been doing Principal parts for several years. He just received a promotion and is so excited to continue dancing at Orlando Ballet. Nathan enjoys coming back in the summer to take classes and stay in shape. He also loves to teach when he visits.
Simon Longnight
Simon Longnight started his career at Oregon Ballet Academy. Since leaving OBA Simon has become an actor, and a teacher. He gained national recognition for his portrayal of Lafayette & Thomas Jefferson in the hit musical Hamilton. He was hand-picked to star opposite the writer and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2018. As well as being an incredible live actor his portfolio also includes many TV productions such as his work on "The L Word: Generation Q" on Showtime and a Mountain Dew Commercial. Simon is currently teaching acting classes in New York and just had his debut in Hamilton on Broadway in New York, NY! Simon loves to return to OBA and work with the students to inspire and promote the next generation.
Dylan Pierzina
Dylan Pierzina Started ballet at Oregon Ballet Academy. Dylan went on to train at the School of American Ballet and San Francisco Ballet School. After his training Dylan went straight into an apprentice with San Francisco Ballet in 2023. He then joined the main Company as a member of the corps de ballet in 2024, and was promoted to demi soloist in 2025. Dylan has gotten to perform some incredible ballets with San Francisco Ballet including Wheeldon's "Within the Golden Hour" and Macmillion's "Manon". Dylan enjoys coming back home in the Summer to take classes at OBA!
Issac Lee
Isaac Lee started learning ballet with John Grensback at Oregon Ballet Academy after moving to Eugene, Oregon at age 12. After leaving Eugene to pursue a professional career Issac joined Houston Ballet Academy’s pre-professional division for 2 years. He then went on to spend a season dancing with Syracuse City Ballet, and Eugene Ballet. Isaac joined OBT as an Apprentice in 2021, and became a Company Artist in 2022.​ Some of his favorite roles include Captain Hook in Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan, Three Preludes by Ben Stevenson and the Prince in Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird.
