About
Callahan Akmakjian began dancing at the age of nine in Los Angeles, training at the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet and Los Angeles Ballet Academy. She continued her studies at Indiana Ballet Conservatory before joining the Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, first in the Pre-Professional Program in 2016 and later as a Trainee from 2017–2019. In 2019, Callahan danced with Kansas City Ballet II for the 2019–2020 season.
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During her training years, Callahan competed in the Youth America Grand Prix, earning 1st Place in the Classical Dance Category for Women at the 2015 Austin Semi-Final, as well as recognition among the Top 12 in the Contemporary Dance Category.
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After her performing career, Callahan felt called to continue sharing the gift of movement in new ways. She became a certified Yoga instructor in 2021 and a licensed Gyrotonic instructor in 2022. In 2024, she relocated to Austin, where she teaches yoga and is completing her Pilates certification. She values creating a positive and focused environment where students can grow in strength, confidence, and grace.