Originally from Apex, NC, Ella Warren, trained at International Ballet Academy in their Pre-Professional Day Program.  After high school, she was an apprentice with Savannah Ballet and then a trainee with Richmond Ballet for two seasons. As a trainee, Ella danced in Malcom Burn’s Romeo and Juliet, Edward Stierle’s Concerto Con Brio, and George Balanchine’s Serenade. She has had the opportunity to perform in a wide range of repertoire since joining Fort Wayne Ballet. Last season she danced in A Picture of Dorian Gray, Rocky Horror, The Nutcracker, Directors Choice, Dancers Choice, FWB’s Love Notes, and FWB’s Firefly tour. Ella is very excited for her first season in the professional company and fourth season with Fort Wayne Ballet!