Shania Cook is an accomplished ballet artist with over a decade of elite training and stage experience. She has studied at some of the nation’s most respected institutions, including Colorado Ballet, A&A Ballet, Chicago Ballet Conservatory, and Faubourg School of Ballet. While attending Colorado Ballet Conservatory, Shania trained 25–30 hours per week and performed monthly with Colorado Ballet at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House—appearing in professional productions such as The Nutcracker (Snow Scene) as part of her conservatory scholarship. Her depth as a performer has earned her the title of Clara in The Nutcracker with three distinguished companies: Chicago Ballet Conservatory, A&A Ballet, and Twin City Ballet. She has enhanced her classical foundation through intensives with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, A&A Ballet, and others. She is a decorated Youth America Grand Prix competitor, earning 1st Place in Classical and Top 12 in Contemporary at the 2023 Semi-Finals. Recognized for her musicality, emotional depth, and professionalism, Shania is thrilled to be furthering her artistic journey with Avant Ballet.