Cora Delancy

For the love of dance and commitment to artistic expression...

Dance Training

School of Nashville Ballet

2025 - PRESENT, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Training under esteemed mentors such as Dmitri Kulev, Jennifer Kulev, Janna Kirova and Melissa Hurley Cassidy, emphasizing both precise technique and emotive artistry in dance performance.

Training in classical ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary.

The Culture House Conservatory School of Dance

2014 - 2025, OLATHE, KANSAS

Studying and performing under renowned instructors, including Courtney Kierl-Bourman, Laura Morton, and Javier Morales, focusing on technical proficiency and artistic expression.

Training in classical ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, and character.

Seasonal Intensives

Nashville Ballet Summer Intensive

Full 5-Weeks, 2025

Worked intensely to improve artistry and technique, technical training, full awareness of intentional movement. Trained closely with experienced experts Nick Mullikin, Dmitri Kulev, Jennifer Kulev, Maria Konrad, Janna Kirova, and Melissa Hurley Cassidy.

Nashville Ballet Winter Intensive

3-Days, 2025

Maintained and developed dance skills and muscle control over an extremely intense weekend. Worked diligently under the instruction of Nick Mullikin, Dmitri Kulev, Jennifer Kulev, and Maria Konrad.

Tulsa Ballet Summer Intensive

Full 4-Week, 2024

Focused on ballet technique, pointe work, and repertoire. Perfected techniques under the tutelage of experienced instructors Lauren Richter Henry, Beatrice Sebelion, Amy Parker, Jonathan Teague Applegate, and LJ Tashiro Nafarette.

Ballet Austin Summer Intensive

3-Weeks, 2024

Studied and gained practical experience on a variety of techniques with instructors James Fuller and Jennifer Hart, under the academy director William Piner.

Kansas School of Classical Ballet / International Ballet Workshop

2023, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, USA

Trained under the instruction of renowned experts Juan Trujillo, Sarah Wilkerson, Tempe Ostergren, and Laura Fiatte.

The Culture House Conservatory / Summer Intensives

2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, OLATHE, KANSAS, USA

Trained under the direction of guest artists from the Störling Dance Theater and visiting professionals Javier Morales, Laura Morton, and Catherine Meredith.

Notable Performances

The Culture House Conservatory School of Dance

  • Sleeping Beauty, June 2025: Principal
  • Cinderella, June 2024: Soloist
  • Snow Queen, June 2023: Corps de ballet

Störling Dance Theater

  • Butterfly, April 2024: Supernumerary for professional production

Youth America Grand Prix

FEBRUARY 2025, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, USA
  • Senior Classical Solo, Variation from Paquita
  • Senior Classical Solo, Variation from Swan Lake
  • Senior Contemporary Solo, Serenity choreographed by Laura Morton
  • Pas de Deux, Giselle Act I Peasant Pas de Deux
  • Large Ensemble, Bamboula choreographed by Laura Morton
  • Large Ensemble, Courante choreographed by Laura Morton
FEBRUARY 2024, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, USA
  • Senior Classical Solo, Variation from Paquita
  • Large Ensemble, Top 12, Danse de Fête choreographed by Courtney Kierl-Bourman

Mavka Ukrainian Dance Company / Founding Member

2020 - PRESENT, OLATHE, KANSAS, USA

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