Mind. Body. Soul.
Trillium Ballet LLC
Our Philosophy
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Mind
At Trillium, we are committed to nurturing an environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. We strive to create a space that is safe and consistent, and foster relationships that are empowering.
We believe that personal growth is as important as technical success. Here, we are dedicated to creating a community where you can be your most comfortable, authentic, and best self.
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Body
At Trillium, we value high-quality technical training to best prepare you as you continue (or begin!) your dance journey. We focus on equipping dancers with the tools to express their unique selves in artistic excellence.
We place great importance on bodily autonomy, and take seriously each dancer’s right to feel secure and in control of their body. We prioritize health and safety as we move, stretch, and progress, valuing transparency and non-judgement. We pride ourselves on our focus on loving and caring for the bodies we have.
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Soul
At Trillium, we value an artistic experience that goes beyond just enjoyment. We seek to provide a space for the deeply meaningful and transcendent, whatever your background and beliefs. Dance is a fundamentally personal medium, and we hope to uplift each dancer to explore and find fulfillment in self-expression.
We are a supportive community that is dedicated to building each dancer’s confidence and self-love. We believe in giving back to the community with regular outreach opportunities, to be part of something larger and to give back to the Grand Rapids community.
Our Team
Reuben Wilson - He/Him
Artistic Director & Instructor
Reuben began his dance training in 2008 at Turning Pointe School of Dance under Rick and Lara Faucher. At TPSD, he trained in classical ballet, partnering, jazz, contemporary and modern. Reuben performed with the school’s junior and senior ensembles in original ballets including The Promise, It Is Well, The Deliverer, and The Blue Coat, as well as participating in community outreach dances. During his time at TPSD, he trained under the Fauchers, Tess Sinke, and Debra Burr, as well as guest instructors including Attila Mosolygo and Steve Rooks. In the summer of 2016, Reuben attended Ballet Magnificat’s Student Dance Intensive in Jackson, Mississippi.
Reuben continued his dance training at Hope College, choreographing for performances and student showcases in the dance department in 2020. Later that year, he began teaching and choreographing for Balletmore in Grand Rapids, and joined the C. Glass Dance Co. as a company member and guest choreographer, performing as a soloist in The Nutcracker, Dance at Dusk, and Al!ce.
Reuben joined Trillium Ballet in 2022. He currently choreographs and teaches intermediate ballet and partnering.
Moriah Beth - She/Her
Executive Director & Instructor
Moriah began her dance career in 2017. After training in pole artistry and becoming a certified pole fitness instructor, she returned to her main passion, ballet. Moriah trained at Balletmore for two years under Natalie Nespoli-Moriera and Melanie Anderson-Brossiet, receiving private training and taking classes in classical ballet, modern, and contemporary.
Moriah performed as a guest corps member with Balletmore until 2019, and danced as a corps de ballet member with C. Glass Dance Co. until 2022. She has danced in shows such as Under the Big Top, Al!ce, and The Nutcracker.
Moriah became a certified junior Pilates instructor in 2022. Moriah is also an accredited pole instructor with Pole Fitness Alliance.