Siena Appelboum
Trainee
Siena’s dream of becoming a ballerina began as a little girl, when seeing San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker became a life-changing moment. She received her training at El Camino Ballet, California under the coaching of Joseph Phillips and Irene Liu.
A three-time YAGP finalist, Siena has earned Second Place at YAGP, First Place in both Classical and Contemporary at ADC|IBC, and Top 15 at the Finals. She has been awarded scholarships from the School of Philadelphia Ballet, John Cranko Schule, Boston Ballet School, Oklahoma City Ballet School, Colorado Ballet Academy, Nashville Ballet School, Alberta Ballet School, and The HARID Conservatory. Acceptances to summer programs and scholarships include ABT, SAB, and San Francisco Ballet School.
Siena’s performance highlights include the Swan Lake pas de deux at Columbia Classical Ballet’s LifeChance Gala and Clara in The Nutcracker—the ballet that first inspired her dream.