Charmaine Hunter

Events Manager & Core Instructor (Effective June 2025)

Charmaine brings an impressive wealth of experience to Central Florida Ballet and Academy. A former Principal Dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem, she is best known for her iconic portrayals of The Firebird, choreographed by John Taras of American Ballet Theatre, and Medea, by Michael Smuin of San Francisco Ballet.

Beyond her dancing career, Charmaine has dedicated herself to providing arts access to underserved communities. She played a pivotal role in launching Dancing Through Barriers, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s flagship outreach program in South Africa, and later expanded it across the USA and internationally. Charmaine’s career spans many roles, including Director of The Lion King in Toronto, Talent Scout for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Co-Founder of Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater, and Upper School Principal with Texas Ballet Theater.

Returning to Orlando, Charmaine served as Director of Community Enrichment at Orlando Ballet, where she worked closely with Artistic Director Robert Hill and School Director Phillip Broomhead to manage arts education and community initiatives, while teaching at the Orlando Ballet Academy and its professional training division from 2017 to 2024.

Prior to joining Central Florida Ballet, Charmaine held the position of Community Engagement Director for Sarasota Ballet. Ms. Hunter is profoundly grateful for the many opportunities that have shaped her career, particularly the recent honor of serving as a guest teacher at the 2025 International Association of Blacks in Dance event.