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GUEST ARTISTS
Wyatt Mier, Guest Artist
Wyatt Mier began training ballet in Tokyo, Japan, at the Fumi Academie at the
age of 5. He then moved to Florida and began training with Northwest Florida
Ballet through their Académie and Pre-Professional program. He received
further training with American Ballet Theater in their summer programs and
competed in the Youth American Grand Prix. Wyatt left Northwest Florida Ballet
and joined Colorado Ballet’s Studio Company in 2022. He was promoted to
Apprentice in 2024.
Hannah Wang Powell, Guest Artist
Hannah Wang Powell is originally from Austin, Texas where she started
dancing at Ballet Austin at age three. She began her pre-professional training
at Austin Metamorphosis Dance Academy. She studied there under Melanie
Kregel and Melissa Glouchkova for seven years while performing with
Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble. She had the opportunity to participate in
Bailando Dance Festival and also perform as a guest artist for Corpus Christi
Concert Ballet. Hannah spent summers studying at American Ballet Theatre,
Ballet West, and Joffrey Ballet Chicago.
In 2017, she joined the Atlanta Ballet Conservatory Program under the
direction of Sharon Story where she had the opportunity to perform in
the world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s The Nutcracker, Johan Kobborg’s La
Sylphide, and Bruce Wells’ Beauty and the Beast. Subsequently in 2019,
Hannah was offered a scholarship to Richmond Ballet’s trainee program under
the direction of Judy Jacob and Stoner Winslett. She toured and performed
with Richmond Ballet for two years, including in their productions of Paquita
and The Nutcracker. Hannah joined New Orleans Ballet Theatre in 2021 and
this will be her third season with the company.
Cam Ray, Guest Artist
Cam Ray holds the distinction of being one of North Florida’s most soughtafter pianists for both solo and group settings, playing professionally in the
Southeast for over 30 years. He is also an experienced private instructor and
musical director. A classically-trained jazz musician, Cam’s diverse style includes
everything from classical and jazz to soul and pop. He has performed in a wide
range of environments, including 17-piece big band groups, off-Broadway
orchestras, and Caribbean cruise bands.
Some memorable musical opportunities for Cam include performing with
Aretha Franklin and being tapped to be the opening entertainment for Earth,
Wind, & Fire. He played steel drums for a children’s benefit with Morgan
Freeman and was honored to play at a VIP dinner with former President George
W. Bush benefiting Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville.