Solo ballerina silhouetted on a vast stage in a single spotlight

Los Angeles · est. 2003

Poppy
Coleman

Ballet Dancer · Brand Ambassador

A Note

The dancer behind the role.

A full-time professional dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet — trained since age 8, performing lead roles on world-class stages — with parallel experience in editorial modeling and on screen. Currently pursuing a degree part-time while keeping a 40-hour-per-week performance schedule.

Based in

Los Angeles, CA

Company

Los Angeles Ballet

On Stage

The Los Angeles Ballet.

Aug 2022 – Present

75+ productions

Lead roles · Up to 40 hrs/week

◆Rehearses, cross-trains, and performs up to 40 hours per week alongside internationally acclaimed choreographers and stagers.
◆Performed in over 75 productions — including lead roles in The Nutcracker, Giselle, Cinderella, Firebird, Serenade, Lady of the Camellias, Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations, and Fools Paradise.
◆Performed before audiences of 3,000+ at iconic venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre, UCLA Royce Hall, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, and the Music Center.

Stages

Hollywood Bowl·Dolby Theatre·UCLA Royce Hall·Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills·The Music Center

Repertoire

Selected works.

The Nutcracker
Giselle
Cinderella
Firebird
Serenade
Swan Lake
Beauty and the Beast
Lady of the Camellias
Rubies
Frank Bridge Variations
Fools Paradise
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Training

Twelve years of formation.

2020 – 2022

Seattle, WA

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Pre-Professional Division — invited as the youngest member at age 16. Trained up to 40 hrs/week. 50+ performances with PNB's professional company. Techniques: Balanchine, Bournonville, Graham, Horton, Character.

2012 – 2020

Portland, OR

The Portland Ballet

Began training at age 8. Joined the Career Track Program at 14 — six days per week, 12–8 pm. Lead roles in Firebird, Serenade, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Summer Intensives