Our Team

Shifting his focus to choreography Kevin created for companies, schools, and universities including Eglevsky Ballet, Convergence Ballet, Bay Pointe Ballet, Ballet 5:8, Muhlenberg College, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, Belhaven University, and others. He choreographed and directing Gayle Skidmore’s Hourglass music video and choreographed opera singer Natalie Bancroft’s European tour. He worked under Jeremy Lapp at Musical Theatre Guild choreographing  the revival of Minnie’s Boys.

Returning to San Diego Kevin founded and directed Ballet Counterpointe beginning in 2021. With Ballet Counterpointe he premiered a full length storyline ballet, several evenings of work, and a national tour. Ballet Counterpointe was influential in the San Diego community, offering dance and choreography workshops, mentorship, and a fellowship for young choreographers. 

In September 2025 Kevin stepped into the role of interim artistic director at Lexington Ballet, excited to bring his choreographic love to this historic company and the Lexington community. In May 2026 Kevin was named Executive Artistic Director.

Trisha began her training in Maine with Bossov Ballet Theater and continued training abroad under the instruction of Alla Sizova, Dimitri Simkin, Irina Trofimova Golovkina, Natalia Papinashvilli, and Vadim Pisarev, ultimately leading to her acceptance into the Vaganova School in St. Petersburg, Russia. She began her career with Houston Ballet after completing her schooling at the Harid Conservatory and Kirov Academy. Trisha’s performance career has included stages all over the world with companies of the likes of Boulder Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, and Houston Ballet, among others. Now in her second season with Lexington Ballet, Trisha is looking forward to the exciting season ahead. 

Kelly Dornan grew up in central Maryland and attended the Washington School of Ballet’s Professional Training Program on scholarship. While in this program, Kelly trained with esteemed teachers Kee Juan Han, Kristina Windom, and Vladimir Djouloukhadze; as a student, she performed with The Washington Ballet in Septime Webre's The Nutcracker and George Balanchine's Stars and Stripes. She continued her training at Texas Ballet Theater School on scholarship, performing roles in Ben Stevenson's Dracula, and Harald Lander's Etudes with the company. She has performed as a professional with Colorado Ballet's Studio Company, Georgia Dance Theatre, and Boulder Ballet. Her repertoire includes Christopher Wheeldon's This Bitter Earth, Michael Smiun's Bouquet, Paul Taylor's Airs, and Amy Siewert's The Devil Ties My Tongue. She has been the original cast in works by Andrea Schermoly, Amy Hall Garner, Caili Quan, and Sidra Bell and has performed at Vail Dance Festival alongside principal dancers from ABT and NYCB. Kelly joined Lexington Ballet in 2025.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Amy Cozette Trieger is a professional dancer and arts administrator whose lifelong connection to the Lexington Ballet helped inspire her commitment to the arts and community service. She has dedicated her career to founding and leading community-centered nonprofits, bringing expertise in program development, community engagement, strategic planning and fundraising to organizations large and small.

Originally from the Maryland/DC area, Tiffany Gibbs Jackson grew up dancing at Suto Dance Studio, where she trained in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop and later served as an assistant instructor before college. At Hampton University, she led the Psalm 149 Praise Dance Team and co-led Above Deck, a student tap ensemble that celebrated rhythm and creativity across campus. After college, Tiffany continued performing and training in Connecticut, expanding her repertoire through ballroom dance and competitions. In 2010, she became a certified Zumba instructor and has since taught classes across the country, blending her love of movement with community wellness. She currently teaches fitness at the Black and Williams Neighborhood Center in Lexington.

Heather is an experienced strategy, market research, and project management professional with over 15 years of experience leading business development and organizational transitions. She has spent more than 20 years as a leader in the non-profit community  and has served on the boards of multiple arts and civic leadership organizations. Throughout her volunteer career, she has specialized in strategy development and implementation, membership training, and female entrepreneur mentorship.