Graham E. Barnes

Hometown: Kingsport, Tennessee

Joined NBT: 2026

Training: The HARID Conservatory, and Kingsport Ballet.

Previous Affiliations: Nashville Ballet Company Apprentice and Second Company.

Honors/Awards: 2023 Jeannot B. Corrine Excellence in Dance Performance, 2023 Modern Dance Study Award, HARID Conservatory, 2021 Character Dance Award, HARID Conservatory, and 2019 & 2018 Second Place, YAGP Regionals.

Favorite Roles: Vincent Van Gogh in Vincent by Kingsport Ballet, Bach Drama by Durante Verzola, and Carlos Chavez in Dia de Los Muertos by Maria Konrad.

A Career Highlight: Working for two years with internationally acclaimed choreographer & teacher Maria Konrad, who was also my Second Company Director, where I had the privilege of originating roles and choreography and being mentored by her.

Outside Interests: Teaching, acting, and exploring new adventures.