Elizabeth Kocianic

Elizabeth Kocianic is a native of Elyria, Ohio and a founding member of NPB, joining the company in 2016. She has performed a wide range of roles, with standout favorites including the dual role of Odette/Odile in NPB’s production of Swan Lake, originating the role of Arabian, now Chocolate, in NPB’s production of The Nutcracker, and flying as the Wicked Witch in NPB’s production of Wizard of Oz. Elizabeth holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has an extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to dancing, she teaches ballet locally and serves as NPB’s Development Director as well as the coordinator for the company’s A Chance to Dance program which provides performance opportunities to youth dancers of diverse abilities. Outside the studio, Elizabeth enjoys knitting, cooking and baking, traveling, and riding roller coasters with her son.