Annette Darren
Apprentice
Joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2026 as an Apprentice.
Born: San Carlos, CA
Training: San Francisco Ballet School, Miami City Ballet Pre-Professional, Charlotte Ballet Trainee
Favorite quote: “it’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting “ – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Favorite role: My favorite roles I’ve done so far would have to be; 4th variation in George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15, Swan Lake Act 2 Pas de Deux, Christopher Wheeldon’s The American, Arabian in The Nutcracker, and Melancholic Demi-soloist in Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments.
Favorite costume: I love the costume for Balanchine’s Western Symphony, and the Marzipan costume for John-Pierre Bonnefous’s The Nutcracker.
Fun fact: I am of Ukrainian Heritage, and I love traveling. Some of my favorites so far include Portugal, Turkey, and Greece. I also love new ways to express myself as an artist. Most recently, I directed and choreographed my first short dance film, which will soon premiere in film festivals across the county. I look forward to developing more projects along side my ballet career!