Julian Goodwin-Ferris

Julian Goodwin-Ferris is very excited to be dancing with AVID again, after first working with the company this January, performing Quinn Wharton’s Hopes and Dreams.

Julian currently dances with New Jersey Ballet. Previously he danced for five seasons with Miami City Ballet, where he performed in a variety of works including George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son (Friend), Rubies, and Square Dance; Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels; Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake; and Justin Peck’s Rodeo. During the 2016-17 season, Julian danced with Ballet Austin where he toured China for a month, performing in 14 different cities.

Julian graduated with high distinction, from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2019, with a degree in ballet and an outside field specializing in music theory and art history. 

While growing up, Julian spent more than 10 years at the Houston Ballet Academy, training under Claudio Muñoz, and dancing in numerous productions with the professional company. He spent summers studying with Irina Vakhromeeva, and attended the ballet program at Jacob’s Pillow in 2017 and 2021.  

Julian choreographed works for Miami City Ballet’s Pop-up series in 2021, 2022 and 2024.  In 2022 and 2023 he choreographed two commissions for New World Symphony, collaborating with composer Matthew Schultheis and Wesley Ducote.