Casey Davenport

Mr. Casey has performed as a Soloist at numerous civic companies in the past prior to teaching, which is his first passion. Past roles include: Bluebird Pas from Sleeping Beauty and various roles from The Nutcracker and a myriad of contemporary roles. He teaches a Vaganova/Balanchine method technique and aesthetic. He studied at Oregon Ballet Theatre under notable instructors including James Canfield, High Desert Dance Arts, Pacific Festival Ballet and Classical Ballet Academy. He has also studied at Pacific NW Ballet School's Teacher Seminar in Seattle and for awhile was pursuing a BFA in Dance Pedagogue. Mr. Davenport's students have been accepted at Arts and Academics in Beaverton OR, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Eugene Ballet, and are dancing in civic companies such as Pure Dance, won Ballet scholarships at NYCDA, have gone on to study in NYC, Tokyo and LA and have successfully auditioned and performed for Moscow Ballet's Portland performances of Cinderella and Swan Lake. He currently directs three ballet programs at Metro area studios and is on the faculty of others overseeing syllabus, teaching and guest teaching. He also guest teaches throughout the NW endeavoring to reach as many kids and adults through the ballet arts as possible.