Colette Tilinski

From Atlanta, Ga.
With Nashville Ballet since 2017

Training and Education
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, Orlando Ballet School, Nashville Ballet

Previously
NB2

BIO
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Colette Tilinski began her ballet training at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre (MBT) under the direction and mentorship of Maniya Barredo. Over twelve years of pre-professional training at MBT, she developed a strong foundation in technique and artistry under the guidance of esteemed teachers and coaches, including Robert Barnett, Andrea Pell, Olivier Muñoz, and Orlando Molina.

Tilinski joined Nashville Ballet’s second company, NB2, after attending the organization’s Summer Intensive in 2017. As a second company dancer, she performed corps de ballet roles in numerous productions alongside the main company, including The Sleeping Beauty, Nashville’s Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and George Balanchine’s Western Symphony. Her dedication and growth as an artist led to her promotion to Apprentice and later, Company Dancer.

Since joining the main company, Tilinski has danced featured roles in a wide range of classical and contemporary works. Notable performances include Aurora in Paul Vasterling’s full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty, Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in Nashville’s Nutcracker, Lead Russian Girl in George Balanchine’s Serenade, the Ox Soloist in Justin Peck’s Year of the Rabbit, and Jiří Kylián’s Un Ballo. She has had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers including Val Caniparoli, Matthew Neenan, and Penny Saunders, and originated the lead role in the world premiere of Nick Mullikin’s Erase the Night.

In addition to her work with Nashville Ballet, Tilinski is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business at Belmont University.