Henry Steele Dillon

Henry Steele Dillon (He/Him/His) (Wollongong, NSW, Australia) Henry began his training as an elite gymnast for eight years, earning national gold medals three years in a row. During his final years in gymnastics, he began transitioning into dance. In 2012, Henry moved to the United States to attend Point Park University, where he graduated with honors in 2016 with a BFA in Modern and Jazz Dance. While at Point Park, he performed works by renowned choreographers including Lar Lubovitch, Mark Morris, Madboots Dance, Roni Koresh, Jessica Hendricks, and many others. After graduation, Henry danced professionally with Owen/Cox Dance Group, Texture Contemporary Ballet, and toured internationally with The Bad Boys of Ballet. Most recently, he spent five years as a company member with Parsons Dance, where he notably performed the iconic solo Caught for several years and served as the company’s Rehearsal Director. During his time with Parsons, he danced leading roles in works by Trey McIntyre, Robert Battle, and Matthew Neenan. Henry is currently a dancer with the Metropolitan Opera, as well as with other dance companies across the U.S. In addition to performing, he is an active choreographer and educator, sharing his artistry in diverse settings throughout North America and Australia. This is Henry’s first season with Nimbus.