ERIC STITH III

Virginia Beach, VA

Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Eric started training at the age of 7 at The Old Donations Center for the Gifted and Talented and then transferred to The Governor’s School for the Arts. While training, he was a part of the film Dancing on the Shoulders of Giants filmed by WHRO. At age 19, Eric started his professional career in the Second Company of Charlotte Ballet under the direction of Christopher Stuart. 

After joining Madison Ballet in 2023, Stith has performed in many illustrious works choreographed by Artistic Director Ja'Malik including Duo Amore, Hallelujah Junction and Rhapsody in Blue. He also has performed in works by prestigious choreographers Richard Walters, Yury Yanowsky, Stephanie Martinez,Tamisha A. Guy, and Alia Kache. 

Eric has worked to find his choreographic voice starting with Charlotte Ballet’s Choreographic Lab in 2022. In 2023, Eric created a work for Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s New Dance Fest. In Madison, he choreographed for Madison Ballet’s Innovation Program, Isthmus Dance Collective's Bike Path and the Paw de Chat Fundraising event.