Coralie-Michele Francois
Company Apprentice
(Pronouns: She, Her)
Coralie-Michele Francois grew up in Wyncote, PA, and began her dance training with Wissahickon Dance Academy/International Ballet Exchange, where she now serves as a Board Member, and works as an event choreographers. She continued her dance studies while attending Drexel University as a Dance Scholarship Student, where she was able to perform in FreshDance and Drexel Dance Ensemble and became part of their Touring Ensemble. Her previous training also includes: Metropolitan Ballet, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, BalletX, and Bolshoi Ballet. Her choreography has been presented with Drexel Dance Ensemble, Drexel FreshDance, International Ballet Exchange, and Philadelphia Dance Academy.
While in Philadelphia, Coralie performed with Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble, Expansions Contemporary Dance, and Eyedentity Experience. Her most recent performance included an interactive walking tour and show with Expansions Contemporary Dance through the FringeArts festival. She has also attended and performed in dance conferences in Barcelona, North Carolina, Greece, and the Bahamas.
She has had the opportunity to work with artists such as: Wayne David, Diane Harvey Salaam, Sheryl Pollard Thomas, Nia Dixon, Beau Hancock, Shaness Kemp, Tania Isaac, Meredith Rainey, and Leah Stein.
Coralie moved to St Louis in February and is excited to start her first season with CKDC.