Olivia Gorgas

Olivia is a professional ballet dancer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She began her journey in ballet at  the age of five when she took her very first class and instantly fell in love with the art form. She  trained at Tulsa Ballet and Theatre Arts under Pia Russo, Stephanie Murrish, Daniil Gaifullin,  and Andres Figueroa, and after graduating high school, she joined BalletMet in Columbus, OH  as a trainee. There she performed in numerous productions including the world premiere of  Edwaard Liang’s Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, George Balanchine’s Western Symphony, and  George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht. 

In 2023, she joined Twin Cities Ballet as an apprentice and was later promoted to a company  artist. Some of her favorite roles with the company include a Friend in Coppélia, a Flower Demi Soloist in The Nutcracker, and Angelica in Romeo and Juliet. 

Olivia has been teaching since 2021 and is a certified Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.  She finds great joy in guiding her students to grow in strength, artistry, and confidence while  discovering their own love for dance.