AJ Abrams
AJ Abrams is a native of Long Beach, CA. He began his training with Keith Clifton of Clifton Dance Project. He has trained all over the country with schools such as School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet. Abrams started his professional career with Ballet Austin under the direction of Stephen Mills. His credits include dancing original works by Stephen Mills, Sugar Plum Cavalier in The Nutcracker, Albrecht in Giselle, a solo role in Septime Webers' Fluctuating Hemlines and the principal role in George Balanchines' "Who Cares." Since leaving Ballet Austin, Abrams has performed in musicals as well as the Chrystal Cathedrals' Glory of Christmas. He currently finished his first season as a member of the Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles and is very excited to return in 2011. This is Abrams second season with Festival Ballet Theatre.