Thomas Fontana (he/him) grew up in Seattle, Washington, and began his ballet training at age 7 at Cornish College of the Arts Preparatory Dance School under the guidance of Ms. Juarez. He continued to hone his craft through various summer intensives, including programs at Cornish College of the Arts, Summer Dance in Walla Walla, Ballet Austin, Colorado Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet School.

At 16, Thomas was invited to join the Pre-Professional program at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and later furthered his training with the Pre-Professional Program at Colorado Ballet. He was hired into the Colorado Ballet Studio Company for the 2022-2023 season, where he expanded his performance experience and refined his skills.

Through his training and professional work, Thomas has developed a strong foundation in classical ballet, demonstrating versatility and dedication to his craft.