Abby Farina

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Abby grew up in Mechanicsville, Maryland and danced competitively at Power Explosion. She graduated summa cum laude from Towson University, receiving both a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and B.S. in Cultural Studies. She studied under Runqiao Du, Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Catherine Horta-Hayden, and Vincent Thomas. She attended workshops and intensives with Christopher K. Morgan & Artists, Koresh Dance Company, Thodos Dance Company, and Vim Vigor Dance Company as well as master classes with Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street, Ailey II, and HoustonMET.

Since graduating, Abby has worked with Ballet ADI, Bowen McCauley Dance, Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Orange Grove Dance. She’s performed at a variety of venues in and around DC such as American Dance Institute, Dance Place, Dupont Underground, the Kennedy Center, the Mexican Cultural Institute, and at National Dance Day. She’s a current company member of Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and recently performed at universities and festivals in Michigan, New York, Virginia, and Ohio. She has been teaching for more than ten years, and enjoys helping students cultivate their growth and love for dance.

Abby currently teaches Company Ballet, Modern and Pointe, as well as Recreational Lyrical Ballet!
Photo Credit: Brianne Bland Photography