GOLDEN STATE BALLET
Raul Salamanca, Executive Artistic Director

 Shapes of Blue

Isabella Bertagni, Savannah Colby, Nicole Denney, Haley Desjarlais, Sophia Dimmick, Annabelle Eurich, Victoria Jenkins, Alexandria Martini, Haley Mauldin, Ashley Onks, Chantelle Pianetta, Natasha Rader, Samantha Schmidt, Reece Taylor, Celyna Tran 

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Victoria Jenkins, Reece Taylor

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Miranda Giles

Between One and Two

Isabella Bertagni, Savannah Colby, Sophia Dimmick, Annabelle Eurich, Miranda Giles, Victoria Jenkins, Alexandria Martini, Chantelle Pianetta, Samantha Schmidt, Celyna Tran 

Connections

Savannah Colby, Emiliano Dael 

Nicole Denney, Ahmad Joudeh, Haley Desjarlais, Reece Taylor 

Thoughtscape

Isabella Bertagni, Mackenzie Davis, Haley Desjarlais, Sophia Dimmick, Annabelle Eurich, Alexandria Martini, Haley Mauldin, Natasha Rader, Samantha Schmidt 

Layls

Ahmad Joudeh

Profiles

RAUL SALAMANCA, FOUNDING EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
An acclaimed artist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of professional experience in the world of dance. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he enjoyed a celebrated performing career with prestigious companies such as Boston Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, and Ballet Arizona. His time with these organizations allowed him to work with some of the industry’s most esteemed teachers, coaches, and choreographers, honing his expertise in classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet. In 2023, Mr. Salamanca expanded his artistic repertoire by choreographing a new production of The Nutcracker, earning widespread praise for his innovative storytelling and artistic vision. As a passionate advocate for the arts, Mr. Salamanca is a member of the International Dance Council (CID), an official partner of UNESCO, demonstrating his commitment to preserving and promoting dance on a global scale. His leadership extends beyond the stage, as he has guided countless artists as an A.G.M.A. union representative, successfully navigating complex labor contract negotiations. Before founding Golden State Ballet in 2021, Mr. Salamanca held several distinguished positions: Ballet Master and Director of Education at Ballet San Antonio, Répétiteur for Boston Ballet’s resident choreographer Jorma Elo, and Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer at Los Gatos Ballet in Silicon Valley. His entrepreneurial spirit also led to the creation of Golden State Ballet Academy alongside his wife, Cindy Huang in 2019. Under Mr. Salamanca’s direction, Golden State Ballet has become a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community, celebrated for its excellence and accessibility. Through his visionary leadership, he continues to champion the transformative power of dance, inspiring the next generation of artists and captivating audiences with world-class performances.

WITH GRATITUDE
to our valued supporters

$100,000 +

Hermann Foundation

$50,000 +

Dr. Francis & Amy Hsu, John Stubbs & Denise Dabrowski

$10,000 +

Patrick & Sherry Huang

$5,000 +

Jeff & Lisa Jenkins, Joey Tran

$1,000 +

Christopher Eddy, Eight Degrees South, Paul & Jessica Estrada, David & Mariann Giles, Jessica Kim, JeanCarlo Mendez, Monica & David Shapiro, Esq., Christopher Wixom, Susan Zale, Katherine Zhang & Paul Krajicek

$500 +

Jack Dundon, Amy Greenwaldt, Nicole Irmer, Lane Mashal, Karen Wood

$200 +

Zachary Arner, Debbie Bigornia, Marshall Boline, Gloria Colby, Katherine Cullen, Norman & Sarah Dahlgren, Donna Dotson, Lawrence Fulton, Michael McMaster, Xavier Mendoza, Lauren Sedlak, Spinnaker Investment Group

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