Janet Davis
Artist
MSB’s prolific ballerina, Janet has captivated audiences with her performances as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Dew Drop Fairy and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Kitri in Don Quixote, and as the leading role in The Firebird to name a few. She trained extensively in the Balanchine style® with Linda Miele and Adam Luders of the New York City Ballet, for many years. Her training includes years of tap, jazz, and modern dance from teachers such as Broadway veteran Jonathan Miele, former Rockette member Pamela Romanoff, and former Ram Island Dance members Sara Whale and Larry Lee VanHorne. As an accomplished pianist, Janet received her musical training from Dr. Richard Nickerson and Karla Kelly Brenner. A member of the MSB faculty, prominent former students include Broadway and movie performers (Tony Nominated) Robyn Hurder, and Leigh-Ann and Sara Esty.
Meet the Dancer
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Q: When did you start dancing?
A: Age 3
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Q: What is your favorite ballet role and why?
A: Favorite Three-Act Ballet role: Kitri from Don Quixote because I am feisty like Kitri & the choreography has a lot of jumps & turns! Favorite ballet dance role is the Dew Drop Fairy in the Nutcracker. I feel the most like myself when I dance Dew Drop & there is a specific way I can connect with the audience that is very special to me when I am performing that role.
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Q: What is your ballet shoe of choice?
A: I wore Gamba pointe shoes for 20 years & I love a good split-sole tap shoe.
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Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Playing the piano & organ & directing the church choir. I also enjoy Disney documentaries.
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Q: What's your favorite quote?
A: “Praise the Lord with singing, with music, with DANCING & with a prayer of praise & thanksgiving.” ~ Doctrine & Covenants 136:28
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Q: Anything else you would like people to know about you?
A: I am married to company dancer Glenn Davis, my daughter is company dancer Emma Davis & my parents are Jonathan and Linda Miele.
