Elizabeth Pinel grew up in Grayslake, Illinois where she began dancing at the age of 3. She began her formal training at Milwaukee Ballet and A&A Conservatory before accepting a trainee position with The Sarasota Ballet. Following her traineeship, Elizabeth continued her training and collegiate education at Butler University. Throughout her training, Elizabeth has performed in roles such as Swan Corps de Ballet in Petipa’s Swan Lake , Dulcinea in Petipa’s Don Quixote, and soloist roles in original contemporary works by David Ingram. Elizabeth attended summer intensives at Milwaukee Ballet, Kirov Academy, Houston Ballet, Sarasota Ballet and Philadelphia Ballet. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Indiana University and is very excited to begin her professional career with Rochester City Ballet for the 2024/2025 season!