Abby Phillips Maginity
Taylor, Michigan
Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018
Training: Taylor Dance Program, Ballet Americana
Other Companies: Dayton Ballet, Ballet Austin II, Alabama Ballet, Sacramento Ballet
A proud Michigander, Abby began her early training in ballet, tap, and jazz, with the Taylor Dance Program and Ballet Americana under the direction of Joy Squire, Patricia Squire Lorenz, Leif Lorenz, and Julie Phillips. Previously, Abby danced with the Dayton Ballet for four seasons, Ballet Austin II, Alabama Ballet, and Sacramento Ballet. Among the many featured roles she was honored to perform, a few of her favorites include; the lead in Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Serenade, Gerald Arpino’s Reflections, Peasant Pas from Giselle, Stephen Mills’ Red Roses and Five Flights Up, Jessica Lang’s From Foreign Lands and People, and Amy Seiwert’s Chasing Ghosts. Abby is very excited to be joining Ballet Arizona and would like to thank God, her husband, and family for all of their continuous love and support!