Ian Rotheroe

Ian was born in New York City and spent the majority of his training with Manhattan Youth Ballet, learning a variety of balletic and contemporary styles, under the direction of Deborah Wingert, Brian Reeder, and Marina Stavitskaya. He has attended summer intensives around the world, including the Royal Danish Ballet, Ellison Ballet, the Royal Ballet, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago programs. At the conclusion of the 2020 Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) summer intensive, Ian was invited by Artistic Director Peter Boal to join the Professional Division at PNB, where he received the final 2 years of his training, graduating in June of 2022. At PNB, Ian received the opportunity to perform alongside the professional company in George Balanchine works, such as The Nutcracker and Diamonds, as well as Kent Stowell’s production of Swan Lake. After participating as a Guest Artist in Ballet Idaho’s production of Bruce Wells’ Beauty and the Beast in the 2021-22 season, Ian performed in a variety of works during his first full season with the company. This includes featured roles in George Balanchine’s Divertimento #15, Garrett Anderson’s Seen/Unseen, Lar Lubovitch’s Concerto 622, Danielle Rowe’s Chaminade, and Garrett Anderson/Anne Mueller’s Swan Lake, appearing as Neopolitan and Spanish in Act III. Ian is thrilled to be joining AVID for its inaugural season!