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CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
MICHAEL CASEY CLARK & ASHLEY JACOBS
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
SUZANN DELAY
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
2022-2023 SEASON
Photo By Paul Retzlaff
Featuring Alunmi Rachel Gehr with Ballet Arizona and Elena Damiani with Oklahoma City Ballet
MEMBER COMPANY OF THE BALLET ALLIANCE
RESIDENT COMPANY - THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CARMEL
A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is committed to
providing cultural and educational enrichment to the Central
Indiana community. The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
will present dance performances, provide a vehicle for
children to be trained in dance principles and give the
opportunity to perform and train in dance at the regional
level with other pre-professional dancers and teachers.
VISION
Create ongoing education and dance training
Provide exceptional quality of dance
Establish a strong public identity
Broaden audience acceptance and appreciation of dance
Reach audiences beyond traditional constituencies
Collaborate with other organizations
Grow a financial base
Provide opportunities for children to perform full-length
ballets in a public setting
Create a nurturing environment where children are
taught the principles of dance
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.CIDEDANCE.ORG
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
2022-2023 COMPANY
From left to right:
4th Line: Madeline Linton, Maria DeLong, Elizabeth McPhillips, Dorothy Long,
Madelynn Neff, Sienna Paquette, Stella Roudebush, Olivia Doan, Lucy Devenney,
Ava Juleen, Oriana Gonzalez, Elena Caldwell, Taylor Ralston, Caroline Smith,
Abigail Groves, Claire Barbour, Natalie Keyser, Alison Bishop, Gretchen Greener
3rd Line: Gabriella Linton, Audrey Robbins, Lucy McNary, Alayna Shea, Ella
Heincker, Sophia Cahn, Katie Fuhrmann, Haley Sims, Katie Westra, Eliana
Williamson, Julianna Conner, Stella Luce, Lucy Chen, Olivia Hilbish, Charlotte Van
Dyke, Lily Guntz, Sydney Poetz, Lauralyn Keyser
2nd Line: Maeleigh Massengill, Guilia Man, Annabelle Pedde, Alivia Harpenau,
Katie Vandeventer, Tierney Schroeder, Caroline Ringenberg, Annabelle Morgan,
Molly Lane, Kendall Williams, Julia Warner, Claire McNary, Cecilia Maroney,
Annie Julian, Lilly Graham, Danielle Smith, Grace Abisi
1st Line: Kate Bradley, Ariana Maurini, Ella O’Brien, Victoria Gonzalez, Myla
Williams, Maggie Franzo, Eleanor Richarz, Thomas Hilbish, Henry McNary,
Ainsley Horning, Maizy Brien, Madeleine Retif, Ava Schweibold, Ada Bishop, Ruth
Lynch, Lena Boyce
Not Pictured: Victoria Karns and Violet Mann
Photos Courtesy of Paul Retzlaff Photography
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
SENIOR COMPANY
Claire Barbour, Alison Bishop, Sophia Cahn, Elena Caldwell, Maria DeLong, Lucy
Devenney, Olivia Doan, Gretchen Greener, Oriana Gonzalez, Abigail Groves, Lily
Guntz, Ella Heincker, Ava Juleen, Natalie Keyser, Gabriella Linton, Madeline
Linton, Lucy McNary, Elizabeth McPhillips, Madelynn Neff, Sienna Paquette,
Taylor Ralston, Audrey Robbins, Alayna Shea, Haley Sims, Caroline Smith,
Charlotte Van Dyke
APPRENTICE I COMPANY
Katie Furhmann, Olivia Hilbish, Lauralyn Keyser, Sydney Poetz, Stella
Roudebush, Katie Westra, Eliana Williamson
Photos Courtesy of Paul Retzlaff Photography
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
APPRENTICE II COMPANY
Katie Fuhrmann, Olivia Hilbish, Lauralyn Keyser, Stella Roudebush,
Katherine Westra, Eliana Williamson
JUNIOR I COMPANY
Lilly Graham, Cecilia Maroney, Claire McNary, Annabelle Pedde, Tierney
Schroeder, Katie Vandeventer, Julia Warner, Kendall Williams
Not Pictured: Violet Man
Photos Courtesy of Paul Retzlaff Photography
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
JUNIOR II COMPANY
Maizy Brien, Ainsley Horning, Annie Julian, Molly Lane, Guilia Mann, Annabelle
Morgan, Ella O’Brien, Eleanor Richarz, Danielle Smith
YOUTH COMPANY
Grace Abisi, Kate Bradley, Ada Bishop, Lena Boyce, Maggie Franzo, Victoria
Gonzalez, Thomas Hilbish, Ruth Lynch, Ariana Maurini, Maeleigh Massengill,
Henry McNary, Madeleine Retif, Ava Schweibold, Myla Williams
Not Pictured: Victoria Karns
Photos Courtesy of Paul Retzlaff Photography
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
ARTISTIC STAFF
Founding Artistic Director Suzann DeLay
Co-Artistic Directors Michael Casey Clark
Ashley Jacobs
Assistant to the Directors Jillian Godwin
Youth Company Director Anna Davis
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Erica McNary
Vice-President Chris Bishop
Secretary Nicole Bradley
Treasurer Brooke Benedetti
Grants Chris Bishop
Friends of CIDE Kitty Bishop
Brittny Hilbish
Members at Large Megan Keyser
Shelby Lewis
Tami Hall
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PARENTS WOULD LIKE TO
EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS TO
MRS. SUZANN DELAY
MR. MICHAEL CASEY CLARK
MS. ASHLEY JACOBS
MS. JILLIAN GODWIN
MS. ANNA DAVIS
FOR THEIR CONTINUED DEDICATION AND TIME
IN MAKING OUR PERFORMANCES A SUCCESS
Suzann Siler DeLay Founding Director Suzann Siler DeLay received her early dance training in California with Deane and Barbara Crockett, founders of The Sacramento Ballet. She went on to dance a variety of contemporary and classical roles while a member of The Sacramento Ballet. She also had a brief career with Pacific Northwest Ballet until injury forced her to retire. She has been fortunate to study with some of the master teachers of our time such as Violette Verdy, Robert Barnett Barnett, Robert Joffrey, Janet Reed, and David Howard just to name a few. Suzann appeared in several musicals including Princess and the Pea and Lil’ Abner. She has also appeared in several PBS specials in the California area. Suzann has taught, choreographed and performed throughout the United States, including the official School for Sacramento Ballet, and occasionally teaches for the Contemporary Dance Department at Indiana University. She brings with her a vast knowledge of classical ballet and has taught Ballet, Pointe, Variations and Pas de Deux to students six through adult. She also specializes in a creative dance program for children ages three through six. She has been recognized with numerous awards for choreography works in ballet and contemporary. In 1999, Suzann founded the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, which is successfully celebrating their 21st season. Alumni of Central Indiana Dance Ensemble have gone on to professional careers with Ballet West, Dayton Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Nashville Ballet II, Nevada Ballet, Boston Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre. In addition, many alumni have been accepted with scholarships to top level summer intensives, residencies and universities. In 2009, she opened Central Indiana Academy of Dance to provide pre-professional training for the resident pre-professional company, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, an honor company with Regional Dance America. In 2012 & 2014 Central Indiana Academy of Dance was awarded the Youth American Grand Prix “Outstanding School” Award. She has been honored by being on the cover of the December 2008 issue of Indianapolis Woman and was invited and attended the National Teachers Weekend at the School of American Ballet in 2010. She is the former President for the Mid-States Board of Directors of Regional Dance America. Trained in Cecchetti and Russian techniques, she was a student of the Crockett’s for many years and is dedicated to carrying on their teachings Suzann is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Michael Casey Clark Co-Artistic Director Michael Casey Clark is originally from Fishers, Indiana. Casey started dancing at the age of 19. He attended Ball State University graduating with a BS in Dance Performance with a minor in Theatre. While at Ball State, he was encouraged to attend dance classes and audition for the Ball State Performing Dance Company where he was accepted as an Apprentice. A year later he became a company member. While studying at Ball State, he also performed with the Anderson Young Ballet Theatre, directed by Lou Ann Young. He received many scholarships and was the first to receive the Lynette Jordan Schisla Scholarship. At Ball State, Casey developed his choreography skills. He was one of several students to have their works adjudicated and performed at the American College Dance Festival, representing Ball State. Casey also choreographed many musicals at Ball State. “Dancing at Laughnasa” was adjudicated and presented at the American College Theatre Festival. He was also voted Best Student Choreographer. Casey has studied and worked with many outstanding choreographers and master teachers including Gail Gilbert (David Parsons Dance Company), Franciose Martinett (Joffrey Ballet), Sylvia Waters (Alvin Ailey), Trinette Singleton (Joffrey Ballet), Luigi and Twyla Tharp, just to name a few. Summer of 2003, Casey was accepted to the Glenda Brown Choreography Project in Austin, Texas, where he worked with Margo Sappington. Casey attended this project as a choreographer where he was inspired to create eight dances in thirteen days. Casey is very excited to be expanding his teaching and choreography responsibilities at Central Indiana Academy of Dance. Casey would like to thank Suzann DeLay for her insight and astute knowledge she has shared with him. Casey is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Casey is also certified to teach three levels of Progressive Ballet Technique.
Ashley Jacobs Co-Artistic Director Ashley Jacobs began her formal ballet training at the age of 10 with Suzann DeLay, and was a founding member of the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble. While with CIDE, she performed soloist roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, and Rose in The Nutcracker, Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Wendy in Peter Pan. While dancing Ashley attended summer programs with The Washington Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Boston Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. Ashley attended the University of Utah as a ballet major, and in her sophomore year transferred to Indiana University to study in the Contemporary Dance Program, where she received the Jane Fox Dance Scholarship from the Kinesiology Department. While at IU she danced with The Ben Munisteri Dance Company of New York City, Connie Denapoli from Paul Taylor Dance Company and The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange of Washington D. C. In addition to performing, she was a featured choreographer in IU’s “Hammer and Nail 2008”. She has choreographed for the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble and was recognized at the Regional Dance America - MidStates Festival held in Indianapolis. Ashley has taught at many local studios, including Indiana University’s Pre- College Dance Program, and was an assistant teacher for the freshman dance major’s modern class at IU. Ashley is currently a supervising teacher for Butler University’s Ballet Department Pedagogy Major. Ashley graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Dance Performance. Ashley is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Ashley was also recently certified in all three levels of Progressing Ballet Technique.
Jillian Godwin Assistant to the Directors Jillian Godwin began her dance training in Indianapolis at Dance Magic Performing Arts Center and graduated from Broad Ripple High School, Center for the Performing and Visual Arts. While in high school, she competed in the Prelude Awards and was a finalist in the dance category in 2001 and 2003. Jillian danced as an apprentice for Dance Kaleidoscope for one season before she was promoted to dancer. She has also trained at Chautauqua Institution School of Dance in Chautauqua, New York, and American Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive in Detroit. Recently, Jillian was accepted to River North Chicago Company's Summer Intensive, where she trained with Sara Bibik, Sherry Zunker and Laura Wade. She was one of only 33 dancers chosen nationally to attend the 10-day workshop. Most recently, she was named one of Indy's top ten most intriguing artists in 2012. She also had the honor of sharing the stage with Michael Feinstein, Liza Minnelli, and Rita Moreno at the 2013 Encore Awards Celebration held at the Palladium. She has also spent time at the Graham School in NYC in 2015 and 2016 on scholarship during their winter intensives. Jillian's mother, Donna, even in spirit, continues to feed her drive and passion for art, as well as her father Gregory, the DK family and David H. Jill recently retired from the stage after dancing for 17 seasons with Dance Kaleidoscope.
Anna Davis
Youth Company Director
Anna Davis began her training at the
Maryland Youth Ballet under the instruction
of legendary teachers, Hortensia Fonseca and
Michelle Lees. She continued her training on
scholarship at Kirov Academy of Ballet in
Washington, D.C., where she had the
opportunity to perform the leading roles of
"Cupid" in Don Quixote and "Clara" in The
Nutcracker.
In 2014, Ms.
American Davissummer
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the School of York City on full scholarship and
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was subsequently invited to attend the prestigious year round program. While
there, she performed with the New York City Ballet, New York Choreographic
Institute, and in the School of American Ballet Workshop. Ms. Davis was also
one of the select students chosen to perform in the School of American Ballet's
famed Lecture-Demonstrations, performing excerpts from Swan Lake, Jewels,
and other Balanchine ballets. Ms. Davis also had the opportunity to teach
young dancers at the School of American Ballet during the last two years of
her training.
Other training Ms. Davis has received includes summer intensives on full
scholarships at Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet and Carolina Ballet. Davis is
also a 2-time Youth of America Grand Prix New York City finalist,
performing classical variations from Giselle, Coppelia and Pacqita. In
addition, Ms. Davis graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University
with an Associate of Arts Degree in 2018.
Anna joined Indianapolis Ballet for its first full season in 2018 in the
Professional Level Program before being named a Company Apprentice in
spring 2019. During her first season, she has had the opportunity to perform at
the Indy Fringe Festival, in Balanchine's Serenade, 4 Temperaments and
Raymonda Variations, The Nutcracker, Carmen, Paquita and Swan Lake, as
well as numerous community outreach programs including Indy Classrooms.
In February of 2020, Anna was promoted to full company.CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
GRADUATING SENIORS
Gabby Linton, Olivia Doan, Lucy Devenney, Oriana
Gonzalez, Ava Juleen, Taylor Ralston, Caroline Smith
Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors for your dancing
achievements over the years! As you embark on your future endeavors,
the entire CIDE and CIAoD family wishes you the very best!
Photos Courtesy of Paul Retzlaff PhotographyLucy Devenney
2023 Graduating Senior
Lucy Devenney is a seventeen-year-
old senior at Carmel High School,
where she is a member of The
National Society. She will graduate in
May with the Academic Honors
Diploma as well as the AP Capstone
Certificate. In the future Lucy will
attend college where she hopes to
pursue a double major in dance and
biology.
Lucy began dancing at Central Indiana Academy of Dance (CIAOD) in 2010 at the age
of five. She joined Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE) in 2017. To supplement
her training she attended Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s Summer Intensive in
2021 on a full tuition scholarship through Regional Dance America (RDA). Most
recently, she attended Boston Ballet’s Summer Dance Program in 2022. Over the years
Lucy has had the honor of performing a variety of roles in CIDE productions. Some of
her favorites have been “Lead Marzipan” and “Dancing Doll” in The Nutcracker, the
“Cowardly Lion” in The Wizard of Oz, and “A Stepsister” in Cinderella. This year, she
is very excited to perform as “Snow Queen” and “Arabian” in The Nutcracker. She is
also grateful for the opportunities she has had through CIDE to attend master classes,
perform at RDA, and work with many talented choreographers such as Eddie Ocampo,
Mauro Villanueva and Kenny Borchard, Stuart Coleman, and Ricardo Moyano and
Regina Helmer Moyano.
Lucy would like to thank all of the teachers at CIAOD who have instructed her over the
years, especially Ms. Anna, Ms. Jill, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Coleen, Mr. Casey and Mrs.
Suzann, for always pushing her to reach her full potential. She is especially grateful to
Ms. Coleen, Mr. Casey and Ms. Suzann who have given many hours to private lessons
with her where they have provided positive support and encouraged her to believe in
herself. Finally, Lucy would like to thank her family, and her friends at CIDE, for
supporting her and her love of dance for so many years.OliviaDoan 2023 Graduating Senior Olivia Doan, a senior attending Westfield High School and a member of the National Honors Society, will graduate in May with an Academic Honors Diploma. She began dancing at Central Indiana Academy of Dance in 2010 and joined Central Indiana Dance Ensemble in 2018. Olivia is now in her fourth year with the Senior Company and has been given numerous opportunities to dance in a wide variety of roles with CIDE, including “Stepsister” in Cinderella; “Wench” in Peter Pan; “Mouse Queen”, “Snow Maiden”, and “Spanish” in The Nutcracker. In the 2021-22 season, Olivia choreographed “Fernweh” which was performed at CIDE’s Mixed Rep and RDA’s Emerging Choreographers Night. Along with her training at CIAoD, Olivia has attended Butler Ballet’s summer intensive in 2021 and 2022 and Regional Dance America’s choreography intensive in 2022. Olivia would like to thank all the teachers at Central Indiana Academy of Dance that have helped her grow and learn not only as a dancer but also as a person--Miss Jill, Miss Coleen, Miss Anna, and Miss Manuela. She would also like to give special thanks to Miss Ashley, Mr Casey, and Miss Suzann for believing in her and giving her all the support that got her to where she is today. At this time, Olivia would like to thank all her friends at CIAoD and CIDE for all their love and support that made her time at the studio and with the company a wonderful experience. Finally, Olivia would also like to thank her family for proving me with continuous and unconditional love.
Oriana Gonzalez 2023 Graduating Senior Oriana Gonzalez is a seventeen year old senior at Carmel High School who began dancing at her local recreational center in Virginia when she was four years old. She took a short pause from dance while moving from Virginia to Indiana but quickly continued her passion for dance and joined Central Indiana Academy of Dance in 2015. This is Oriana’s seventh year at CIAoD and her sixth year as a member of CIDE. Oriana is now in her third year with the Senior Company. Over the years, she has had numerous opportunities to be part of a variety of productions with CIDE and has enjoyed dancing numerous roles, particularly “Lost Boy” in Peter Pan, “Lead Morocco” in Cinderella, and “Myrtha” in Giselle. In The Nutcracker, Oriana has had the pleasure to dance the roles of “Chinese Tea”, “Bon Bon”, and “Demi Soloist” and now, in her senior year, “Snow Queen” and “Lead Arabian”. She has also had the opportunity to perform at Mixed Rep, Regional Dance American, and Penrod Arts Festival. She has enjoyed performing original works such as “Nicola” by Mauro Villianueva, “Dark Clouds” by Stuart Coleman, and several emerging pieces choreographed by her fellow classmates. Last summer she attended Joffrey Ballet Advanced Summer Intensive in Chicago and was offered a position in their pre-professional program. This spring, Oriana will graduate from CHS with an Academic Honors Diploma and in addition to studying ballet in college, she hopes to also pursue a degree in accounting. Oriana would like to extend a special thanks to all the teachers at Central Indiana Academy of Dance that have pushed her to continue her passion for dance - Miss Anna, Miss Jill, and Miss Colleen. Oriana would like to express a special thanks to Mr. Casey, Miss Ashley, and Miss Suzann who have supported her unconditionally over the years and helped her achieve her goals and aspirations. Oriana would also like to thank her family, especially her parents for being with her every step of the way and helping her grow into the person she is today. Lastly, she would like to recognize all her friends in CIAoD and CIDE: “Thank you for being my second family and making the studio my second home”.
Ava Juleen
2023 Graduating Senior
Ava Juleen Ava Juleen is a senior at Westfield
High School. She is a member of the National
Honors Society. This June, she will graduate with
an Academic Honors Diploma. At the age of three,
Ava began dancing and has fallen in love ever
since. She started at Performers Edge and soon
realized ballet was her passion. She then decided
to begin dancing at Central Indiana Academy of
Dance in 2012 and joined Central Indiana Dance
Ensemble in 2015. Ava is now in her fourth year
with the Senior Company. Ava has performed in
numerous CIDE productions including The
Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Snow
White, and The Wizard of Oz. Over the years, some of Ava’s favorite roles in
CIDE’s spring productions include Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland, Fairy of
Grace in Sleeping Beauty, Winter Fairy in Cinderella and most notably, Dorothy
Gale in The Wizard of Oz. She has also adored performing the roles of Clara, Lead
Candy Cane, Arabian Coffee, and Snow Queen in The Nutcracker. This holiday
season, Ava is honored to be performing Rose and Sugar Plum in her last
production of The Nutcracker with CIDE. She is also extremely thrilled to perform
her favorite spring production, Alice in Wonderland, to finish off the 2022-2023
season with CIDE. Aside from ballet productions, Ava has also performed at
Penrod Arts Fair, Mixed Rep, and Regional Dance America. She has also gotten the
opportunity to work with choreographers such as Eddy O’Campo, Mauro
Villanueva, Jill Bahr, and Stuart Lewis. In recent years, she has attended Joffrey
Texas, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and Kansa City Ballet’s summer
intensive programs to further her dance education. She was awarded scholarships at
Regional Dance America for Joffrey Texas’ Summer Intensive program and
Nashville Ballet’s Summer Intensive program. She has also taken part in Butler
University’s High School Enrollment Program with the Dance Department. Ava
hopes to pursue a double major of dance and exercise science in college. She
dreams of becoming a professional ballerina and later in life, becoming a physical
therapist to help dancers and other athletes.
Ava would like to thank her parents and family members for the unlimited amount
of support and love throughout the years. Without them, she would not be where
she is today. She would especially like to thank Miss Suzann for the
encouragement, love, guidance and belief in her to become the dancer she is today.
. Finally, she thanks Miss Anna for her unconditional kindness and guidance for
how to develop Ava’s artistry. She genuinely appreciates all the guidance from each
and every one of her teachers to grow into the person and dancer she is today.
Lastly, she would like to thank all her friends in Senior Company for all the laughs,
tears, and joyful moments throughout the years.Gabby Linton
2023 Graduating Senior
Gabby Linton is currently a senior
attending Carmel High School. This
May, she will graduate with an
Academic Honors Diploma. Gabby has
been dancing at Central Indiana
Academy of Dance since 2011, in 2015
she joined Central Indiana Dance
Ensemble. This year is Gabby’s third
year with the Senior Company.
Throughout her time at CIDE, Gabby
has had the chance to enjoy many
opportunities as well as different roles in
productions. Some of Gabby’s favorite productions have been The Nutcracker,
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and lastly Alice in Wonderland. Some of Gabby’s various
roles that she has enjoyed have been “Butterfly” in Alice in Wonderland, “Pirate” in
Wizard of Oz, as well as “Fall Fairy” in Cinderella. In The Nutcracker she has enjoyed
her roles as “Mouse”, “Clara”, “Snow Maiden”, as well as “Lead Chinese Tea”. This
season Gabby has been given the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker as “Lead
Spanish Chocolate'', “Lead Russian Candy Cane”, and ''Snow maiden”.
Gabby would like to thank the teachers at Central Indiana Academy of Dance who have
shaped her into the person she is today, Miss Anna, Miss Coleen, Miss Jill, Mr. Casey,
Miss Ashley, and Miss Suzann. She humbly appreciates their continued guidance
through her dancing career, as well as their unconditional support. If it were not for
these mentors, Gabby would not be the same person that she is today. Lastly Gabby
would like to take the time to recognize all of her friends that have grown with her, in
Senior Company. Gabby has appreciated and will never forget her years with CIDE.
Gabby would like to thank Central Indiana Academy of Dance for being not only her
second family but also her second home.Taylor Ralston
2023 Graduating Senior
Taylor Ralston is a Senior at Herron
High School. She is a member of
National Honor Society and will receive
an Honors Diploma in May. Taylor is
Vice-President of the Senior class,
President of Riley Dance Marathon,
member of Dance Honor Society, PR
Executive in Achaean 80, and member
of IPS Council.
Taylor began dancing at age 3 at the Star
Factory where she took ballet, jazz, and
tap. After attending Ballet 101 at Butler at age 6, she fell in love with ballet . She began
classes at Indianapolis School of Ballet in addition to Star Factory. At age 9, she chose
to concentrate strictly on ballet. While at ISB, Taylor enjoyed participating in
Balanchine pieces The Nutcracker, Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, Carnival of the Animals,
Coppelia, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Swan Lake. Taylor is in her second year at
Central Indiana Academy of Dance and second year with Senior Company where she
will perform Marzipan and Snow in the Nutcracker. Taylor has attended summer
intensives at Pennsylvania Ballet, Boston Ballet, Indiana University, American Ballet
Theater, and Sarasota Ballet. She was offered an apprentice at Sarasota Ballet but chose
to stay and graduate with her class.
Taylor would love to continue dancing in college, while also studying behavioral
neuroscience in hopes that one day she can work for the FBI. She wants to thank all of
her teachers for always supporting her goals, and for guiding her along the way.Caroline Smith
2023 Graduating Senior
Caroline Smith is a senior at Carmel
High School. She began dancing at the
age of three and joined Central Indiana
Academy of Dance in 2012 and joined
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble in
2015. Caroline is now in her fifth year
with Senior Company. Caroline has
been a part of various productions
with CIDE including, The Nutcracker,
Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Alice in
wonderland, Snow White, Peter Pan
and The Wizard of Oz.
Over the years, some of Caroline’s favorite roles were White Cat in Sleeping Beauty,
The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz and the Spring Fairy in Cinderella. She also
enjoyed performing the roles of Demi Soloist, Arabian, Lead Candy Cane and Snow
Queen in The Nutcracker. This winter Caroline is honored to be performing the roles of
Rose and Sugar Plum Fairy in her last production with CIDE.
In recent years Caroline has attended Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballets five week
summer intensive and Joffrey Ballets five week summer intensive to further her ballet
career. She hopes to become a professional ballet dancer in the future. Caroline is very
grateful for the countless opportunities and learning experiences CIDE had taught her
that she will cherish as she continues her dance career. She would like to thank all of
the faculty but extend a special thanks to Miss Suzann for devoting her time and energy
into helping Caroline towards her goals. Finally, Caroline wants to thank her parents
for always supporting her to do what she loves.We hope you enjoy the show! We are a proud supporter of the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.
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JANUARY 21, 2023 ALICE IN WONDERLAND AUDITIONS
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
MARCH 12, 2023 MIXED REP
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AT THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CARMEL, INDIANA
APRIL 3 - 6, 2023 THE BALLET ALLIANCE FESTIVAL
EL PASO, TEXAS
MAY 20 & 21, 2023 ALICE IN WONDERLAND
THE TARKINGTON THEATER
AT THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CARMEL, INDIANA
MAY 2022 COMPANY AUDITIONS
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
JUNE 3, 2023 CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
STUDENT SHOWCASE
STAR BANK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ZIONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE 5 - 16, 2023 CIDE SUMMER INTENSIVE
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
JULY 10 - 14, 2023 YOUTH BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
AUGUST 19, 2023 NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 PENROD ARTS FAIR
ON THE GROUNDS OF NEWFIELDS
DECEMBER 8 - 10, 2023 THE NUTCRACKER
STAR BANK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ZIONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGECONTRIBUTORS PRIMA ASSOLUTA [$5,000 & ABOVE] Suzann & Dan DeLay In Memory of John & Tami & Rick Hall Genevieve Siler Stephanie Kim Peggy Surbey David & Kristan Linton Jeffrey & Julie Voris Paul & Pam Retzlaff PRINCIPAL [$2,500 to $4,999] Anonymous Dawn & Curt Stapert FIRST SOLOIST [$1,000 to $2,499] Daniel & Katherine Brundage Rita & Dan Sink Brandt & Vicki Burdick Deborah & Greg Sokol Allison & Stanley Chen Vivian & Stephen Standifird Michael Feinstein Amy Vandeventer Davon & Chris France Erica Walter Lisa Harpenau Tammy & Matt Welsch Ashley Jacobs Bob & Karen Wheeler Barbara & David Keeling Candice & William Winn Gary & Sue Noonan Mary Jean Woods SOLOIST [$500 to $999] Richard Bailey Mark & Allison Juleen Liz & Jim Brainard John & JoAnn Pattison Brian & Elaine Brenner Susan Ruel Linda Gehr Jeff & Margaret Sankey Heath & David Geon Casie Wheeler Tina & Ross Henderson
CONTRIBUTORS DEMI-SOLOIST [$250 to $499] Murphy Brazzell Jackie Gauker Seth & Victoria Hyatt Cahn Brittny & Kenton Hilbish Amber & Ryan Davis Tania Moskalenko Stephanie & Jonathan Eriksen Jeff(E)rey Wroblewski & Ryan Fuhrmann Krista Wise-Wroblewski CORPS DE BALLET [$100 to $249] Mark & Christy Barr Lynn McGann Chris & Julia Bishop John & Erica McNary Sheryl & Bobbie Bishop Jennifer & Ben Neff Michael Casey Clark & Mark Nan & Dave Pazdernik Ashworth Paul & Vikki Pringle-Gauker John & Jennifer Connor Lauren Retzlaff Clar Coy Matthew & Robyn Ritter Jennifer Chelf & Chad Devenney Thomas & Rebecca Wagoner Kelli & Matt Gwin Karen & William Waller Jeanette Jacobs Kelly Warner Robert Jones Kathy and Fredrick Williams Faron & Kris Luce Hank Wong & Christine Bishop Tony Maxwell William Wood Jillian McCarty & Chad Slaughter Karoline Zeller APPRENTICE [up to $99] Jay & Gina Berger Barbara Slabuagh Nelle Brien Ken & Cindy Smith Ameera & Antoine Brooks Molly & Todd Smith Julie Hayden Brian & Allison Wacker Ida Hoffmaster Tabatha Weishaar Margaret Lutes Robert & Melanie Wise Anastasia Maroney Megan Wright Rochelle & Brian Paquette Jami & Carl Zenor Lisa & Keith Sims
CORPORATE, GRANT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CIRCLE PATRON'S CIRCLE
[$10,000 & ABOVE] [$500 to $999]
City of Carmel Amazon Smile
Gator Motorsport City BBQ
Indiana Arts Commission Odile Tutu
JC Hart Company Tri Kappa
Kinney Dance Wear
Telamon Corporation
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CIRCLE BALLET GUILD
[$5,000 to $9,999] [$100 to $499]
Ice Miller Belden
Lilly Chick fil A
Smith Ryan Group / Merrill Lynch Chipotle
Cohron's Home
CHOREOGRAPHER'S CIRCLE Kendra Scott
[$2,500 to $4,999] Kroger
LLR
Barnes & Noble
Martin Marietta
Benevity Community Fund
Moyer Fine Jewelers
Microsoft / Schene
Network for Good
Motionwear
Oberer Flowers
Stoops Freightliner
Panera
Target
RFS LLC
Van Arsdall & Farrar
Sam's Club
The Bee
BENEFACTOR'S CIRCLE
[$1,000 to $2,499]
FRIENDS
Barnes & Thornburg BoomBozz Taphouse
Duke Energy Foundation Healing Hearts
Fidelity Charitable Just Give
Fuhrman Capital LLC Miscellaneous Donors
Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry Squad Locker
NAYB
Penrod Society2022 Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Top Golf Sponsors Platinum CIDE Top Golf Sponsors: Pearson Ford AMR Reality CIDE Top Golf Bay Sponsors: Tom & Becki Wagoner Rivers Financial Services Heritage Christian Schools Linnie Lou Indiana Vein Specialists CIDE Dance Company Bay Sponsors: Brittny & Kenton Hilbish – Apprentice 1 Bobby & Sheryl Bishop - Senior & Youth Top Golf “Hole” Sponsors: The Juleen Family Mark & Becky Zerr The Montgomery Family Darren & Bea Dubois
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
2023 SUMMER INTENSIVE
JUNE 5 -16, 2023
MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.CIDEDANCE.ORG
317-844-7453
HOSTED AT:
CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCE
14950 GREYHOUND COURT, SUITE 4
CARMEL, IN 46032CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2022-2023 SEASON
MEMBER COMPANY OF THE BALLET ALLIANCE
RESIDENT COMPANY - THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CARMEL®
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