Elena is a 7th grader at Central Middle School and this is her second year at Extensions and her first season as part of the Company and City Classical Ballet.

Prior to to joining Extensions, Elena danced at the North Shore School of Dance in Highland Park, IL and was fortunate enough to train under Miguel Blanco, April Daly, Lisa Gold, and Kesha Milenkovic. Elena performed as a member of North Shore Repertory Dance Ensemble, and in roles such as Fritz and Chinese Lead in North Shore School of Dance’s Nutcracker. Elena has also trained at Interlochen Center for the Art’s summer intensive for the last three years, Blanco Ballet Academy, the Joffrey summer intensive in 2023 and A&A Ballet summer intensive in 2022.

Elena enjoys learning all the various dance forms but has a special affinity for ballet. She is fortunate to pursue her dance passion at Extensions and loves the hard-working, disciplined and supportive community at the studio. She is extremely grateful to Lizzie, Jackie and all the talented and caring teachers for providing her with the opportunity to be a member of the company, and train along side such talented dancers. Elena is happy to continue learning and growing under the outstanding faculty at Extensions.

Outside of dance, Elena loves hanging out with friends, going to he beach, and spending time with family.