Artistic Staff

Born in Cincinnati Ohio, Cummings began her formal trading at Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts under the instruction of Patricia Rozow, Daryl Bjoza, and Ka-Ron Lehman. At age 16 she received a scholarship to train year-round at the Sarasota Ballet’s Margaret Barbieri Conservatory, directed by Nancie Woods. Cummings was selected to perform alongside the Sarasota Ballet in performances of George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes” and Matthew Hart’s “John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker”. She then advanced her training at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, where she had the opportunity to train under Cuban ballet master teachers: Ariel Serrano, Ramona de Saá, Ana Julia Bermudez de Castro, Delia Ballart, Tania Vergara, and others. In 2017, Cummings represented the U.S. in the International Ballet Competition in Havana, Cuba, and was awarded the Bronze medal in the Advanced Female division. This trip also gave her the chance to train at the Cuban National Ballet School.

Cummings joined Ballet San Antonio in 2018 as Corps de Ballet and danced with the company for four years. She was fortunate to work with choreographers such as Edwaard Liang, Brian Enos, Patrick Armand, Easton and Haley Smith, and Bruce Wells. Her favorite roles to perform with the company included Princess Flourine (Sleeping Beauty), Pas de Trois (Swan Lake), Harlot (Romeo & Juliet), Eaglet and Lead Card (Alice in Wonderland), and Spanish Girl (The Nutcracker). Cummings had her professional choreography debut with her piece entitled “Classically Elated”, performed by company members of Ballet San Antonio as part of the “Resilient” digital series. She was also hired as a guest artist with American Dance Company, being featured as the Sugarplum Fairy (The Nutcracker), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), and Princess Flourine (Sleeping Beauty). 

In 2021, Cummings became the Resident Choreographer of American Dance Company. Her role was to cast, choreograph, and stage productions of 60+ dancers. In her two years in this position she successfully choreographed and produced 16 shows at the Brauntex Theater, including multiple sold-out productions. CC Cummings is beyond thrilled to be a part of Ballet Texas, and cannot wait to showcase the creativity and individuality in her dancers and build a foundation for a prosperous future!

Farrah Olson is a seasoned dance professional who believes that performing arts changes lives.  Farrah was a member of the world famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. During her time as a Rangerette, she had the privilege of performing at many incredible events, including: a performance for President Clinton, Ms Texas Pageant, Chingay Celebration in Singapore, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cotton Bowl Halftime Performance, Fiesta Bowl Game and Parade and many others. 

She was also on staff with Showmakers of America for eight years, teaching and choreographing at camps and workshops for high school dance teams throughout Texas. Farrah developed and created the Showmakers technique curriculum.

After training, performing and choreographing in California, Farrah returned to San Antonio and was a member of the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers, performing at halftime performances, commercials, and many related events. Farrah was also selected to travel with the Spurs to Milan Italy to perform in the Basketball World Championship. Farrah has choreographed and taught for many studios, high schools, universities and professional organizations such as the New Jersey Nets Dancers, Power and Motion, SA Spurs Silver Dancers, and the Texas Jubilee. Farrah became the owner and director of the American Dance Co. in 2000.