Evan Gorbell

Joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2021 as an Apprentice, promoted to Corps de Ballet in 2022, promoted to Coryphée in 2023, and promoted to Soloist in 2023.

Born: Jacksonville, Florida

Training: Miami City Ballet School, Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Previous company: None

Favorite quote: “The only rule is don’t be boring, and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” ~Paris Hilton

Favorite role: Melancholic in George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments. I loved this role because it challenged me technically and artistically. While the choreography never changed, I was able to find new intentions behind each movement every time I danced it. The role was constantly evolving and growing and I found that really exciting and fulfilling to dance.

Favorite costume: My favorite costume I’ve gotten to wear is the unitard in Kenneth MacMillan’s Elite Syncopations. I loved this costume because of all the bright colors and patterns. My big pink hat also added a fun touch.

Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that I love fashion. I hope to pursue a career involving fashion after I retire from dancing.

Featured roles include: Ashton’s Birthday Offering, Façade, Les Patineurs, Varii Capricci; Balanchine’s Divertimento No.15, The Four Temperaments, Western Symphony; Bintley’s A Comedy of Errors; Broad’s Frequency Hurtz; de Valois’ The Rake’s Progress; House’s Living Ghosts; Lang’s Shades of Spring; MacMillan’s Danses Concertantes; Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty Act III Pas de Quatre; Wright’s Giselle, Summertide.