Jake Lyon

Jake Lyon started dancing in Redding,CA under the direction of Debra Larson.  He continued his dance training at the Burklyn Theatre in Vermont under Arthur Leeth, Amanda McKerrow and David Howard.  He has also performed as a Guest Artist at UNC Greeley, dancing “Siegfried” in Swan Lake.  With Ballet Quad Cities, Mr. Lyon has danced the roles of “Herr Drosselmeyer” in The Nutcracker, “Cavalier”, and “Arabian” in Nutcracker, “Mercutio” in Romeo & Juilet 21st Century, “Bluebird” in The Sleeping Beauty and the sword-wielding “Death” in The Nightingale.  In 2006, Jake captivated Quad Cities’ audiences as “Prince Charming” in Cinderella.  This is his sixth season with Ballet Quad Cities.  He is also happily married to fellow artist Courtney Walrath Lyon.