SHILA TIRABASSI (Dancer/Rehearsal Assistant) is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida.  She received her BFA from The Juilliard School under the direction of Benjamin Harkarvy. Her professional experience includes Ballet Hispanico of New York, The Merce Cunningham Repertory Group, Buglisi/Foreman Dance, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, and Mark Morris Dance Group. In addition to dancing, Shila is also a certified teacher of both yoga and pilates. Shila's been with Stephen Petronio Company since 2001.