Company

Name:  Anjali Hern

Company Position:  Junior Apprentice

Joined Ballet RI:  Joined Ballet RI in 2023 as a trainee. Promoted to Junior Apprentice in 2024.

Hometown: Valencia, CA

Training/Education: Marat Daukayev School of Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Graduate Program

Favorite Quote:  “There is always a light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman

Favorite Role or Ballet & Why:  I loved dancing Godmother Maidens in Yury Yanowsky’s Cinderella. The quick footwork and playful energy of the role challenged me to become a more dynamic dancer. I also enjoyed learning the Act 3 pas de deux from Don Quixote. I love any role that involves a bit of acting, so embodying Kitri’s spunk and sass was a lot of fun.

Accomplishment you are most proud of:  Signing my first contract with Ballet RI!

Fun Fact about yourself: I am half Cuban and speak some Spanish!

Follow Anjali on Instagram @anjalihern