Eleanor Simmons (she/her) is a freelance artist currently based in New York City. She graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of California, Irvine where she was recognized as a Donald McKayle Scholar. Upon graduation, Eleanor completed the GibneyPRO Certificate Program in 2024 under the direction of Alexandra Wells and Bret Yamanaka, and has worked as a collaborator with chuthis. and an Artistic Apprentice with Gibney Company.  Eleanor’s dancing has taken her across the globe, where she has participated in programs such as Springboard Danse Montréal, Nederlands Dans Theater, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She has had the pleasure of performing works by Ohad Naharin, Peter Chu, Parvaneh Scharafali, and Lea Ved, among others. Eleanor utilizes art to empower, grow, explore familiar and unfamiliar territories, and connect to people of all backgrounds through the authenticity of her creations and collaborations.

Simmons joined Obremski/Works in 2024.