Cassandra Hope
Children’s Division
Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Cassandra Hope received her training at the Yen-Li Chen Ballet School under the direction of Yen-Li Chen. To further her training, she joined the Southwest Youth Ballet Theater in 2013 where she danced as a company member until she graduated in 2018. Under the artistic direction of Ms. Chen, Cassandra was given the opportunity to perform the roles of Sugar Plum, Dew Drop, and Clara in The Nutcracker, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, and Dawn in Coppélia. She has also performed works choreographed by Nayon Iovino, Ian Poulis, Kara Davis, and Aaron Cash.