Congratulations to Joaquin Marsh! Joining Houston Ballet Academy Pro II on Scholarship!

Written By Kathrin Gibson

Congratulations to Joaquin Marsh! 👏🩰

After 7 wonderful years with DCSA, Joaquin received an impressive collection of acceptances this past season for summer and fall training, including 3 trainee positions and one studio 2 company offers.

A few of his top competition highlights include:

  • Finalist Invitations: YAGP Finals (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) & ADC|IBC Finals (2025, 2026)

  • 1st Place Senior Competitive Duo/Trio & 3rd Place Senior Competitive Pas de Deux: UBC Austin (2026)

  • 2nd Place Senior Classical: YAGP Austin (2026)

  • 3rd Place Senior Classical: YAGP (2025)

  • 2nd Overall Senior Solo, 2nd Overall Senior Duo/Trio & 2nd Place Senior Ballet: Celebrity Dance Competition (2025)

  • 1st Place Senior Ballet (Platinum), 1st Place Teen Contemporary Duo/Trio (Platinum) & 2nd Overall Teen Duo/Trio: Celebrity Dance Competition (2024)

  • 3rd Place Duet/Trio: ADC|IBC (2024)

  • 1st Place Junior Classical: YAGP Houston (2023)

  • 2nd Overall Teen Jazz, 3rd Overall Teen Contemporary & Ballet Weekend Warrior: 24 Seven Dance Convention (2023)

  • 2nd Place Teen Contemporary: Celebrity Dance Competition (2023)

We are so proud to celebrate Joaquin as he takes this exciting next step and continues his training at Houston Ballet Academy Pro II on scholarship. We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter! ✨


Thank you Max Lee for the beautiful photography!

Kathrin Gibson
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