MARI NEWLIN

MARI NEWLIN (Fort Wayne, Indiana) began her dance training in Fort Wayne, IN. She later trained with the Atlanta Ballet in their pre-professional division. Mari spent summers dancing with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Beijing Ballet, and Dance International of New York in Burgos, Spain. She later returned to Fort Wayne Ballet as a Trainee. In May 2009, Mari graduated from The Ailey School's Certificate Program with Honors. This is her first season with the VON HOWARD PROJECT.