The company

Michelle Augusto was born in Ourinhos - SP and began studying classical ballet at the Escola Municipal de Bailados de Ourinhos at the age of 9. Over time, she had the opportunity to improve in courses with Aurea Hammerli, Toshie Kobayashi, Eduardo Bonnis, Rolando Candia, Mayda Lopes and contemporary with Rafael Gomes and Henrique Talmah. Always very skilled in dealing with numbers and expressing herself graphically, Michelle entered the Faculty of Architecture, thus finding the union of her love for mathematics and drawing! In 2014, she joined the Companhia Brasileira de Ballet, artistically directed by Jorge Texeira and Ballet Master Tadheo de Carvalho. As a member of this company, he performed in many classical and contemporary ballet shows, such as: Giselle, Magic Flute, Walpurgis Night, Spanish in The Nutcracker, Spanish in Swan Lake, Pas de trois in Paquita Grand Pas Classique , Grand Pas de Deux de La Fille Mal Gardeè, Gala Paixao by Thiago Soares, Natt, reinterpretation by Van Gogh. In 2017, she began the Ballet Magnificat Trainee Program! Brazil and is currently a dancer at Cia.

Aimê Nunes Brum Amâncio was born in Campinas-SP and began her dance studies at the age of 6. At the age of 13, she entered the Bolshoi Theater School in Brazil, where she studied for 7 years and graduated as a ballerina. During this period, she had the opportunity to dance several works such as the Nutcracker, Don Quixote and Les Sylphides, being instructed by masters such as Vladmir Vasiliev, Anna Koblova, Maikon Golini, among other dance names. In 2021, she moved to Curitiba, where she worked as a teacher at the Imagine Project. The following year, she joined the Ballet Magnificat training program. She is currently a member of the company.

Ellen was born in São Luis - Maranhão and entered the world of art as a child, doing theater and dancing in church. When I was 14 years old, she began studying Classical Ballet at Ballet Olinda Saul with Maestra Olinda Saul and Maestro Cléo Jr. She was a student at the Petite Danse Dance School in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Ourinhos-SP and then in Rio de Janeiro to be part of the Cia Brasileira de Ballet directed by Jorge Teixeira(Director and Maestro) and Tadheo de Carvalho(Maestro) where he had the opportunity to be part of the Corps de Baile dancing Walpurgis Night , Paquita and The Nutcracker. She moved to Curitiba to be part of the Ballet Magnificat Training Program, spending 2 years as a Trainne, 1 year as an Apprentice at the Company and is currently a dancer at the Ballet Mag Brasil Company, also working as a teacher at the School of Arts. She currently began her studies in Theology at FABAPAR. "It is a privilege given by God to run this race of faith with such special people who have contributed and continue to contribute to my growth in all areas of my life!"

Stephen was born in Nebraska and then moved to Kentucky when he was not even one. He began dance training at the Diana Evans School of Dance in Lexington, Kentucky when he was 7. There, he studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater until he graduated highschool. During his time at DESOD, he had the oppurtunity of working with internationally recognized faculty and choreographers, and was awarded well in countless competions across the country. YAGP and Dance Masters of America to name a few. After graduation, Stephen continued his formal dance training in 2021 at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, studying ballet, jazz, and modern with prestigous university faculty while maintaining academic proficiency. During this time, he performed in Point Park University’s Spring and Winter Dance Concerts and the Spring Faculty Choreographic Lab. In 2022, Stephen joined the Ballet Magnificat! Trainee Program in Jackson, Mississippi. His training focused on classical ballet and contemporary ballet under the Ballet Magnificat! faculty. Since joining the ministry, he has performed on national and international tours with Ballet Magnificat!. After completing the Trainee Program in May of 2025, he moved a few months later in Augut to Curitiba, Brazil to join the Ballet Magnificat Brazil! company.

Priscila Wimmersberger was born in Joinville - SC and at the age of 9 began her dance studies in the city of Curitiba, at the Eliane Fetzer dance center, where she participated in the Junior and Youth jazz company. In 2009 she moved to the city of Florianópolis- SC where she began her rhythmic gymnastics training on the ADIEE / UDESC team. She remained a member of the team until 2012. During this period she continued taking classical ballet and jazz classes. From 2013 to 2016 she joined the cast of dancers at the Cacá Berka dance company. In 2017 she graduated from Circocan's Circus training program. In 2018, already in Curitiba, she returned to classical ballet classes at Espaço Vida e Dança. In 2019 she became a trainee at Ballet Magnificat! Brazil and is currently a dancer at Cia

Anna Giulia began her dance journey at the age of 8 in Indaiatuba-SP, where she received training in the Royal Academy of Dance methodology and was part of competitive groups in different styles. Throughout her career as an artist, she became a dance teacher in the styles of jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance. She also studied nursing, researching dance therapy and music therapy, bringing art as a support network in human development. She graduated from ETED (2022) University of the Nations. And her project was approved by the Paulo Gustavo Law, "1st Elias Fausto Dance Symposium - Art in Human Development" - where she was director, artist, and speaker.

AnnaMarie Bailey was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After watching The Nutcracker at the age of six, she fell in love with ballet and began her training at Concord Performing Arts Academy (CPAA) under the instruction of Carol Armstrong, Leah Girbert, and Christen McCuiston. During her time there, she joined the CPAA Company under the direction of Leah Girbert. As her technique developed, she sought additional opportunities to grow as an artist and discovered the community ballet company Oak Ridge Ballet Association (ORCBA). While dancing with the company, she performed various roles, including Clara in The Nutcracker and Milky White in ORCBA’s production of Into the Woods. At the age of fifteen, AnnaMarie began training with Drey Herron, who encouraged her toward a professional career. Under Mrs. Herron’s instruction, AnnaMarie strengthened her technique and deepened her love for dance. In 2023, she moved to Curitiba, Brazil, to join the Trainee Program and is now honored to begin her apprenticeship with Ballet Magnificat Brasil’s professional company. AnnaMarie is in awe of all that God has done in her life and desires that all glory be given to His name (Romans 11:33–36). She is deeply grateful for her family, whose constant support has encouraged her throughout her journey.

Mateus Furtado is from Curitiba, Paraná. He began his dance journey at age 14, in 2018, participating in an evangelistic urban dance ministry at church, alongside his daily studies in Urban Dance. Between 2018 and 2019, he deepened his training in urban dance through classes and training in Locking, Popping, and Street Dance styles with Otto Bueno, as well as House, Voguing, and Afro House with Samuel Faria. From an early age, he demonstrated commitment to art, discipline, and teaching, beginning his career as a teacher at age 15. In 2020, he expanded his artistic training by beginning studies in Contemporary Dance with Patrich Lorenzetti, a dancer with the Guaíra Ballet, developing body awareness, movement quality, and interpretation. In 2021, he joined the Della Dança Jazz Company, training under Renata Della and Thaynna Viski, participating in festivals and competitions that solidified his stage experience. During this period, he also began his studies in Classical Ballet with Noanna Bortoluzzi, strengthening his technical foundation. In 2022, he felt a calling to a deeper commitment to ministry through dance, leading him to join the Ballet Magnificat! Brazil training program. In 2023, during his Trainee I training, he participated in the Immersion Experience at the Eliane Fetzer Dance Center, where he deepened his Jazz studies with Eliane Fetzer, Nando Lima, and Edson Santos, expanding his technical and artistic repertoire. He served as Trainee II in 2024 and Trainee III in 2025, during which time he began dancing with the company. In 2026, he became an apprentice dancer with the Ballet Magnificat! Brazil company. Currently, he works as a dancer, teacher of Contemporary Dance, Jazz and Improvisation, in addition to developing his career as an entrepreneur. Mateus believes that dance is an extremely powerful tool and that, when aligned with pure and true worship, lived in reverence to God, it is capable of transforming environments and leading lives to a genuine relationship, where creatures come to recognize themselves as sons and daughters of God.

Teegan Megaw was born in Johannesburg and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She began ballet at the age of three, and at five started formal ballet training with Karen-Koen Jooste and Johan Jooste of the West Coast Dance Academy. Under their instruction, Teegan was trained in both the Cecchetti method and the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Alongside classical ballet, she also trained in contemporary, flamenco, rhythmic gymnastics, and Latin dance. In 2021, Teegan was accepted into Cape Town City Ballet, where she danced as an apprentice for two years. During this time, she performed in Maina Gielgud’s Giselle and Don Quixote, as well as Veronica Paeper’s A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Carmen. In 2023, she had the privilege of dancing the role of the Little Waltz Girl in Les Sylphides. During her second year with the company, she felt God place Brazil on her heart and began researching Ballet Magnificat. In 2024, she joined the Ballet Magnificat Trainee Programme, and in 2025 she graduated. Teegan is deeply grateful for her time in a classical ballet company, but has found her true calling and greatest joy in ministry—using classical ballet technique as a powerful tool to share the Gospel and bring hope to others.