GENESIS

Julia Feldman received her training under Pamela Hayes of Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet and began her professional career with the Sacramento Ballet in 2011, where she is currently a Company Artist.

Feldman discovered her passion for choreography through the Sacramento Ballet’s annual Beer and Ballet program, creating a new work each year since 2012. In 2019, she was selected for the National Choreographer’s Initiative in Irvine, California, under the direction of Molly Lynch. In 2021, Feldman was one of three choreographers commissioned to co-create a new Nutcracker for the Sacramento Ballet, led by Artistic Director Anthony Krutzkamp. The following year, she was selected for the New York Choreographic Institute’s Spring Session, directed by Adrian Danchig. Her first full-length commission for the Sacramento Ballet,  Hearts, premiered in April 2022. Her second commission,  Pockets of Light, debuted in March 2025, shortly followed by the premiere of All I See Sometimes in October 2025. In February 2026, Feldman will premiere a new work with Smuin Contemporary Ballet, led by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert.

In 2015, Feldman co-founded Capital Dance Project (CDP), a collective of professional dancers based in Sacramento, California. The company focuses on creating world premiere works in collaboration with local visual artists and musicians. Feldman has created ten works for CDP to date and plays an integral role in shaping the organization’s mission, management, and creative vision behind its annual Behind the Barre and Digital Series productions.

Lauren Flower is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher known for their innovative and impactful work. Born in Fresno, California, and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Flower trained at The School of Ballet Tucson and Tucson Regional Ballet before joining Houston Ballet II.

Flower’s journey as a professional dancer continued with Ballet Arizona, Boston Ballet, and Golden State Ballet in San Diego, California. While in San Diego, they also served as Resident Choreographer with The Rosin Box Project. In 2023, Flower joined Oregon Ballet Theatre as a Company Artist, performing in both classical and contemporary repertoires. They have featured in soloist and principal roles across the Company’s diverse repertoire, including in works by celebrated choreographers such as Dani Rowe, Ben Stevenson, Yin Yue, Trey McIntyre, and Andi Schermoly.
A highly sought-after choreographer, Flower has contributed to two seasons of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s OBT by Design, creating original works for OBT2, the Company’s pre-professional program. Their choreography has also been featured in the main Company repertory, and they are currently commissioned to create a new work for the 2025/26 OBT Collection.

Flower’s dual perspective as both a dancer and a choreographer informs their creative process, encouraging dancers to stay curious and explore new movement vocabularies. They foster an environment of innovation and collaboration, inspiring dancers to push the boundaries of their artistry.

Described by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand as “a creative tour de force,” Loughlan Prior is an award-winning choreographer recognised for his visually compelling and dynamic work across stage and film.

Prior joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) in 2010 and rose to become a Company Soloist, enjoying a decade-long career performing in New Zealand and internationally. He has crafted a diverse collection of works for the RNZB’s repertoire, including Cinderella,  Hansel & Gretel,  The Firebird,  Woman of Words, and Ultra Violet.

Prior is the Co-Founder of the project company Lo|Co Arts, a Distinguished Graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, and was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2025. He has created and staged works for companies including Alberta Ballet, Ballet Ireland, BalletX, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Queensland Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Singapore Ballet, and West Australian Ballet. As a filmmaker, Prior’s dance films have screened at Berlin Filmhaus, Film Society of Lincoln Center, San Francisco Dance Film Festival, and the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival.