Jacob Seltzer-Rios is a professional Guest Artist both nationally and internationally. Trained in ballet since the age of 6, he was educated on full scholarship at The Washington Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Paris Opera Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.
Upon graduating from the Trainee program at San Francisco Ballet under Patrick Armand he joined the Company, dancing Corps and Soloist roles in works ranging from classical, contemporary, and new creations. In 2025 he departed San Francisco Ballet to pursue a freelance career in multiple dance styles.
He is now based in Hawaii where he performs multiple Polynesian styles, educates on the native cultures, teaches ballet, and travels around the world as a guest artist.