Anitra Keegan joined Ballet Hispánico in August 2023 as Ballet Mistress.
Ms. Keegan has had an extensive career in the performing arts expanding over 25+ years, specializing in all but not limited to various styles of classical and contemporary ballet technique. She has trained in various prestigious institutions across the globe, including the Royal Academy of Dance in Yorkshire, England, the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and The Rock School for Dance Education. She has performed in both classical and contemporary works for several renowned dance companies, including BalletX, Ohio Ballet Company, American Repertory Ballet Company, and Philadelphia Ballet Company (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet). In addition to her professional career, Ms. Keegan has also served as an adjunct ballet faculty member at several esteemed universities, including University of Arts, Drexel University, Temple University, and Princeton University. Ms. Keegan also holds an Associate in Business Management and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. From 2012 to 2018, she held the position of Capezio’s Master Pointe Specialist and traveled the continental United States and Canada as their Brand Ambassador, creating educational events for all Youth America Grand Prix competitions as well as designing custom pointe shoes for premiere ballet companies. From 2018 to 2022, she served as the Marketing Associate/Company Manager and was later promoted to Associate Artistic Director at Nimbus Dance Company. Ms. Keegan is excited to add her extensive knowledge and experience to the already extraordinary direction of Ballet Hispánico.