Oscar Gutierrez

1994 to 2003 at Saint Joseph Ballet

Currently a Dance Major at

Cornish College of the Arts

Seattle, Washington

Because I was able to learn from so many different people at Saint Joseph Ballet, I’ve become more well-rounded.  I’m open to new ideas.  I appreciate people who inspire and motivate me. 

I always felt comfortable there.  The students knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses well.  We’d challenge each other to grow.  You had to develop discipline.    Having responsibilities at the Ballet helped. 

It was an honor at my age to get to work with such talented professional artists – like the  choreographers and dance companies that Saint Joseph Ballet brought in.  They treated us like professionals, which motivated us to perform at a professional level.  That’s prepared me well for Cornish.