Originally from Minnesota, Brooke Wertwijn trained at Ashley Ballet Arts Academy directed by Ashley Burkland. She graduated from the University of Utah School of Dance with a B.F.A. in Ballet, Ballet Studio Teaching Certificate, and Business Minor. While a Trainee at Ballet Idaho, she performed in works by Peter Anastos, George Balanchine, FLOCK, Nicole Haskins, Anne Mueller, Bruce Wells, and Quinn Wharton. Brooke also danced with SALT Contemporary Dance’s Pre-Professional Training Company directed by Courtney Mazeika. Her choreography has been presented at numerous festivals in Minnesota and Utah. Brooke is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She has taught at schools in Minnesota, Utah, Idaho, and California. This is her first season with San Jose Dance Theatre.