Jocelyn Buchanan

Ms. Buchanan received her training from Pamela Meadows in Arizona and Maria Vegh of Marin Ballet in California. She has worked closely with the noted ballerina Marina Eglevsky; and with Sally Streets of the New York City Ballet and Berkley Ballet Theatre. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Arizona State University. Performing experience includes dancing with the Martha Graham Company and with the Murray Louis Company.

She has performed professionally with Atlanta Festival Ballet since 1994. Some of her most memorable roles include performing in Nicolas Pacaña’s original works; Summer’s Eve, Woman of Crystals and Hold On; and in Artistic Director Gregory Aaron’s Alice in Wonderland and Bella Amore. She is well known for her interpretations of Arabian in Atlanta Festivals Ballet’s The Nutcracker, and as the Lilac Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty.

Ms Buchanan is the Associate Artistic Director for Atlanta Festival Ballet, a semi-professional ballet company in Stockbridge, Georgia. At AFB, she teaches extensively for both the school and company. With her vast knowledge of dance, she has been very instrumental in building the confidence of the students in AFB’s Open School Program and Intensive Ballet Program.

Recently, Miss Jocelyn’s family moved from Stockbridge to Cumming. Although she is not giving up her position with Atlanta Festival Ballet, Miss Jocelyn is teaching lower and company level classes for the Gainesville School of Ballet two days a week. She also assists Miss Diane with company rehearsals when she can. We are thrilled to have her with us!