Julia Patilis: En Pointe Elegance

Please join us for this very special ballet performance!

Julia Patalis

Classically trained in the esteemed Vaganova ballet style under the expert tutelage of accomplished instructors, and a scholarship recipient at the Joffrey Ballet School, Julia has graced numerous professional stages with her presence. Known for her classical technique, artistic expression, and the versatility of her portrayals, Julia enjoys captivating audiences with her performances. Frequently hired to prepare principal roles in the classical ballet repertoire, her repertoire encompasses renowned roles such as Giselle, Aurora in “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Paquita,” Odette in “Swan Lake,” and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy and the Snow Queen in “The Nutcracker.” Beyond her illustrious ballet career, Julia works in the field of accounting, teaches and choreographs for ballet students, and possesses a passion for learning new languages.

Bret Coppa has participated in summer intensives and competitions around the U.S. as well as internationally. He attended UNCSA and performed many leading roles: Principal Man in Donizetti Variations, Waltz Boy in Serenade, Solor in La Bayadere, The Poet in Les Sylphides, plus numerous roles from The Nutcracker. After graduating from UNCSA he attended Ballet Heritage in St. Petersburg, RU receiving a teaching certification in the Vaganova Method. Starting his professional career as a member of Atlanta Ballet, having created roles such as Gaston in Bruce Well’s Beauty and the Beast, later also performing as the Beast. Other works at Atlanta Ballet include pieces by Ricardo Amarante, Yuri Possokhov, Mark Morris, Alexander Ekman, Johan Kobborg, Claudia Schreier, Lar Lubovitch, Alexander Ekman, Liam Scarlett, and Dwight Rhoden. Post Atlanta Ballet Bret freelanced in Atlanta and danced with Terminus Modern Ballet Theater. He is now living and working in NYC.