Dedication. Artistry. Athleticism.

Meet our MYB Company Members

Olivia Feng

Olivia Feng is a Senior at Appleton North High School. She has been studying with the Makaroff School of Ballet since she was 6 and this is her 7th year with the company. Ballet has shaped her into the person she is today, teaching her values of perseverance and dedication that extend beyond the dance studio. She finds the challenge of ballet deeply rewarding, cultivating a mindset of seeking progress. Outside of ballet, she is passionate about health equity and hopes to pursue a future in the field of public health. She finds joy in traveling, meeting new people, volunteering, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Annika Quiñones

Annika Quiñones is a homeschooled junior and has been at Makaroff School of Ballet for 11 years. This is her third year in the company. Ballet is something that Annika has adored and appreciated in its entirety for a very long time. She uses the discipline, strength, wisdom, challenge and passion she learns in the art in everyday life and not just while dancing. Besides ballet, Annika loves musical theater/voice/piano, reading, spending time with loved ones and pets, the outdoors, rock climbing, and sketching with a good cup of coffee.

Aleksandra Resch

Aleksandra Resch is an 8th grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School. Beginning ballet at the age of two in Sioux Falls, SD, she joined the Makaroff School of Ballet in the Fall of 2015, now dancing with the MYB since Winter 2022. Aleksandra loves the challenge, strength, art, discipline and grit that it takes to be a part of the Makaroff School of Ballet. It is her number one passion. For the past two summers, Aleksandra has had the privilege to attend the prestigious Joffrey Ballet Academy Summer Intensive. Besides ballet, she plays the violin, loves rock climbing and baking something delicious, spending time with her family and friends, painting, sketching, and anything physically active.

Talia Roselaar

Talia Roselaar is a senior at Appleton North High School. She has been dancing with Makaroff School of Ballet for twelve years, and this will be her seventh year in the company. Pouring so much of her time, energy, and love into this art form has both challenged and rewarded Talia for as long as she can remember. The dedication, discipline, and resilience that she has embraced in leotards and pointe shoes spill into all facets of her life. Outside of ballet, Talia enjoys playing the violin and piano, reading and writing poetry, playing word games with her family, and spending time with her friends.

MYB company members are dancers who...

Have attained an advanced skill level in ballet technique, musicality, and artistry as determined by our Artistic Director.
Have a passion for dance.
Persevere through challenges.
Make healthy personal choices.
Possess a kindness of heart, a sense of good sportsmanship and a desire for camaraderie among company dancers.
Understand that everyone’s success is a victory for the entire company.
Have respect for themselves, their Artistic Director, other company dancers, MYB volunteers & staff.
Are supportive of the Artistic Director, company dancers, the Board of Directors, and all others in MYB.
Are dedicated to pursuing the best interest of MYB.