Born & raised in Sacramento, California. Cory began dancing at the age of 5. Training at multiple studios but predominantly receiving training from The Sacramento Ballet & Northern California Dance Conservatory. Cory has competed at NYCDA nationals in New York City. Won first place at YAGP regionals in San Francisco. He also performed at the prestigious Jacobs Pillow Summer Festival, as well as touring throughout Austria, Italy, & Germany.
Cory joined the Eugene Ballet Company in 2013, and has been featured in productions including Amy Seiwert’s “White Noise”, Val Caniparoli’s “Tutto Ecetto Il Lavandino”, & Stephanie Martinez’s “Wandering On”. Cory danced the roles of Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” & Nick Carraway in “The Great Gatsby” both choreographed by Toni Pimble. He retired from EBC in April 2020 to pursue work as a freelance performer/instructor.”