Sterling Tu

Sterling Tu is a professional dancer and emerging arts leader based in Southern California. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from the University of California, Irvine in 2025. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she trained in classical ballet at Alameda Ballet Academy under Abra Rudisill and continued her studies through intensive programs with City Ballet School San Francisco, American Ballet Theatre, and Bolshoi Ballet Academy. At the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Sterling’s training expanded to jazz, modern and hip hop, diversifying her technical repertoire. Notable UCI performances include George Balanchine’s Serenade, staged by Zippora Karz; Molly Lynch’s Moonlight; and Archaea, a collaboration by S. Ama Wray and Cyrian Reed. She received the William J. Gillespie Scholarship and was a two-time recipient of the Sylvia Reines Dance Scholarship. 

Sterling is a founding member of New Classics Ballet Theatre’s leadership team. In addition to administering with NCBT, Sterling is freelancing with local organizations and choreographers . This summer, she recently joined Little Women Ballet as a company artist. As she continues to pursue professional opportunities, Sterling hopes to explore her versatility and develop her artistic identity.