Annie Mallonee, from Placerville, Calif., is in her sixth season with BalletMet. Prior to joining the company, she trained with BalletMet and was a recipient of the Lucy Porter Scholarship. She has also studied on scholarship with the Sacramento Ballet, Lines Ballet, and Idyllwild Arts Academy, where she graduated and was named Outstanding Dancer in 2003. Ms. Mallonee participated in the 2004 and 2006 Columbus Choreography Projects, and has appeared as a guest artist with Opera Columbus and with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Mallonee has enjoyed performing classical roles such as the Lilac Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty and the Spanish Doll in The Nutcracker, along with contemporary roles such as Jordan in The Great Gatsby, a Bride in Dracula, and Sweet.