Biography

Mitchell trained in the United States, beginning his pre-professional studies at 13 in Los Angeles under Yuri Grigoriev and Yvonne Mounsey at Westside Ballet. He further honed his skills at institutions such as Houston Ballet Academy, Gelsey Kirkland Academy. He credits most of his technical and artistic growth to his time at the Ellison Ballet Professional Training Program where he worked under the tutelage of Artistic Director Edward Ellison. In 2014, he made history as the first Black graduate of the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and went on to become the first Black man to join a major Russian ballet company—the Mikhailovsky Theatre—in 2015.

As a Soloist at the Mikhailovsky, Mitchell quickly rose to prominence, performing a wide range of roles in both the classical and contemporary repertoire. His technical precision, dramatic presence, and ability to embody complex characters set him apart as one of the most compelling male dancers of his generation. His classical repertoire includes Espada in "Don Quixote," Fairy Carabosse in "Sleeping Beauty," and Tybalt in "Romeo and Juliet." His contemporary work includes partnering world-renowned ballerina Polina Semionova in Nacho Duato’s "White Darkness," a performance that was widely praised for its emotional depth and seamless partnering.

Mitchell performs frequently at major ballet galas and festivals and is a guest leading dancer for the Los Angeles Ballet. His career has taken him to some of the world’s most renowned stages, where he has performed alongside principal dancers from top companies such as the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. His presence at international dance events has solidified his reputation as a global ballet ambassador, bridging cultures through the universal language of movement.