Dawn Atkins

Dawn Atkins has established herself as a prominent figure in the American ballet scene, earning widespread recognition for her artistry and technical prowess through performances at prestigious galas and on major stages across the country. As a principal dancer with Miami City Ballet, Atkins has captivated audiences in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, Florida, performing leading roles in celebrated works such as George Balanchine’s Diamonds, Agon, and Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake.

Atkins’ ascent to principal dancer was marked by standout performances that drew critical acclaim. Her appearances at national galas and special performances have further solidified her reputation, allowing her to share the stage with leading artists and to represent Miami City Ballet at high-profile events. She was a Princess Grace Award nominee during her tenure with Boston Ballet spanning from 2011 to 2021, where she performed principal and soloist roles in a range of productions before joining Miami City Ballet in 2021. 

Dawn’s many leading roles include Odette / Odile in Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake, Ramansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Concerto DSCH, Carmen in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s world premiere of Carmen, George Balanchine’s Agon, La Valse (Principal Couple), Walpurgisnacht (Principal Woman), The Prodigal Son (Siren), Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.2, Rubies (Tall Girl), Episodes (Principal), Coppelia (Dawn), Chaccone (Pas de Trois), Theme and Variations, Diamonds (Principal), Symphony in Three Movements (Principal Couple), and Stravinsky Violin Concerto; William Forsythe’s The Second Detail, Pas / Parts 2018, Blake Works, Playlist (EP), and In The Middle Somewhat Elevated, Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces (Second Movement Principal Couple), Afternoon of a Faun, West Side Story, Interplay, Fancy Free, and The Concert, August Bournonville’s Pas De Six, Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, Perrot/Coralli’s Giselle (Myrtha), Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty (Crystal Fountain Fairy),Jorma Elo’s Bach Cello Suites, Carmen, Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius, and Lost by Last; Justin Peck’s In Creases (pas de deux), Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker (Dewdrop, Snow Queen) and Swan Lake, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella (Summer Fairy), and Pas de Quatre by Leonid Yakobso, among others.