Shaiya Donohue

From Millburn, New Jersey
With Nashville Ballet since 2023

Training and Education
Houston Ballet Academy, Manhattan Youth Ballet, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company 

Previously
NB2

Shaiya Donohue began dancing at the early age of five. While at Peridance Contemporary Dance Company and Houston Ballet Academy, Shiaya’s training was led by world-renowned choreographer, ballet master, and dance educator, Igal Perry, in addition to Claudio Muñoz, a former Ballet de Santiago dancer and 2016 Dance Teacher Magazine Dance Teacher awarded-winner as well as BBll’s residing Ballet Master.

While at the Manhattan Youth Ballet, Shaiya performed as Cole Lucien in Paquita, a romantic ballet that allowed him to showcase his talents and artistry. Most recently, Shaiya, along with Cassandra Thoms, performed a Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Ballet curated original work to country legend Chet Atkins’ 1959 guitar presentation of Jitterbug Waltz, celebrating Atkins’ 100th birthday (released on June 20, 2024).