Ontario born Tess Pepetone started her training at the age of 4. She eventually studied at Canada’s National Ballet School, and later further trained at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division. Tess received several scholarships including the Juanita Y. Alexander and the Arnold Spohr scholarship. After graduation she joined the Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program. Tess had the opportunity to work with the RWB company in several productions including Wizard of Oz, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker. Tess performed in the “On the Edge” community outreach tour, the roles of the Fairy Doll pas de trois and “There in the Distance” choreographed by Portia Adams. Since joined Ballet Victoria in 2024 Tess, she has danced numerous roles. One of her favourite being “le plat pays” from Belgian Songs. She is looking forward to another season with Ballet Victoria.