Allison Yusim

Allison Yusim is originally from Chicago, IL and has been dancing since the age of 4.  She began her training at the School of Ballet Chicago. There, she performed various roles in The Nutcracker, as well as in multiple works by George Balanchine. In high school, Allison continued her training at Chicago Ballet Arts, where she performed featured roles in several classical ballets including Graduation Ball, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty. She attended summer intensives at Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Ballet Chicago. 

Allison went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison to pursue a degree in mathematics while continuing her dance training at the university. Since returning to Chicago, she has performed in The Nutcracker with The Ruth Page Center for the Arts and works on the administrative team at Chicago Ballet Arts. Allison is thrilled to be dancing with Ballet Harmony Chicago!

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