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December 4 – December 20, 2020
Dancer: Valenthina Reyes | Photography by Michael Cairns 2020
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A LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Gratitude &
Optimism
Ballet is steeped in tradition -- from beloved Certainly, we have made strategic and
choreography and characters to memorable important adjustments, including to
music and, of course, the dancers themselves. choreography. Seating in the theater, too,
Perhaps the greatest tradition in ballet is has been adjusted, but the joy and magic of
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, a holiday event live stage performance remains intact and
enjoyed around the world and this year, more welcome. Our dancers are happy to return to
anticipated than ever before. the stage and our production team and staff
share the enthusiasm in executing all that
I’m approaching the holidays with gratitude goes on behind the stage to ensure a great
and optimism. Orlando Ballet has been so performance.
very fortunate to have had the ability to launch
our 2020/2021 season; this after an abrupt Each of us has been impacted in some way
halt of last season due to the COVID-19 by the events of this year. But nothing has
pandemic. Like for so many other industries, shaken our commitment to providing an
the performing arts, and particularly dance, the experience that brings joy, lifts your spirit and
impacts of this terrible virus have been harsh. infuses you with holiday cheer. Joined by the
Orlando Ballet organization, I remain deeply
In spite of that, our operations have been able grateful for your ongoing support. Happy
to continue with significant guidance from Holidays and Happy New Year,
Orlando Health and the spacious design of our
new Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre (HOBC).
The results of our strict implementation of
safety procedures have contributed to a much
more positive outlook about the future and this
season, which has had a wonderful start.
Robert Hill
Artistic Director, Orlando Ballet
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Keeping Hope and
Magic Alive
One of the most beloved holiday traditions celebrated around the world is to attend a
performance of The Nutcracker Ballet.
Although originally written in 1816, and All of us at Orlando Ballet know just how
ultimately inspiring the Tchaikovsky score important keeping this hope and magic
written to bring the tale to life through dance, alive is. As one of only eight professional
the central theme remains relevant today. companies able to present a live
performance to a live audience this year,
The origins of The Nutcracker story are based we know this is only possible because of the
upon the desire of a young girl to find her devoted community leaders who serve on
own way in the world and a reminder that our board, the unyielding generosity of our
to truly live, we must keep in touch with the donors, the partnership of our venue host in
child within each of us…. creating a safe environment, and the devotion
of our audience who have signaled very loudly
As our world continues to change, we long just how important live ballet is to them.
for the familiar, the heartwarming and the
activities that bring us together with family We wish each of you the gifts of continued
and friends and allow us to hang onto the hope, joy and love,
wonder of our inner children. Children
represent hope for our future - that believing
in magic is what we all dream about.
By yet again reimagining a classical ballet,
Robert Hill has made it possible for our Cheryl Collins
company and students to perform – keeping Executive Director, Orlando Ballet
the dreams of each dancer and their families,
friends and loved ones alive.
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PRINCIPLE CHOREOGRAPHY
Robert Hill
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
STAGING
Robert Hill, Lisa Thorn Vinzant
REHEARSAL DIRECTORS
Robert Hill, Lisa Thorn Vinzant, Yan Chen, Anamarie McGinn
CHILDREN’S REHEARSAL DIRECTORS
Phillip Broomhead, Kim Marsh, Natasha Glos, Amyia Burrell
COSTUME DESIGN
Eddy Frank Fernandez
LIGHTING DESIGN
Helena Kuukka
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Brian Artman - Art F/X
ORLANDO BALLET PRODUCTION STAFF
John Beaulieu - Director of Production
Rita D’Angelo Tikador - Production Stage Manager
Eddy Frank Fernandez - Costume Director
Andy Haynes - Technical Supervisor
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STAGE CREW ARE MEMBERS OF IATSE LOCAL 631
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Brendan Duffy - Head Flyman
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C A STI N G
WEEK 3: 12.18-20 A: 12.18, B: 12.19 M, C: 12.19 E, D: 12.20 M, E: 12.20 E
UNCLE DROSSELMEYER Daniel Benavides
NEPHEW/PRINCE Caleb Cope (B,E), Grayson Jenkins (A,C,D)
MRS. SILBERHAUS Anita Boer (A,C,D), Jillian Price (B,E)
MR. SILBERHAUS Adam Boreland (B,C,D,E), Francis Mihm (A)
CLARA Lauren Chin
FRITZ Jimmy Denham
GRANDMOTHER Kenna Gold (B,D), Anamarie McGinn (A,C,D)
GRANDFATHER Erik Campos (D), Israel Zavaketa Escobedo (A,B,C,E)
MAID Beverly Abbott (B), Ashley Coupal (A,C,D,E)
BUTLER Erik Campos (A,B,E), Derek Saunders (C,D)
HARLEQUIN Kobe Atwood Courtney (A,B,D), Luis Gonzalez (C,E)
DOLL Ashley Baszto (D,E), Rachele Eusebione (B,C), Isabella Mendez (A)
SOLDIER Matthew Cunningham (A,C,E), Amir Dodarkhojayev (B),
Israel Zavaketa Escobedo (D)
PARENTS
Hunter Beahrens, Matthew Cunningham (B),
Amir Dodarkhojayev (A,C,D,E),
Rachele Eusebione (A,E),
Kelli Fulton (A,B,D,E), Kenna Gold (A,C,E), Isabella Mendez (C),
Francis Mihm (B,C,D,E), Olivia Mitchell (A,C,D),
Elisabeth Moser (B,D), Saki Ogawa (B,E), Emma Palladino (B,E),
Jillian Price (A,C,D), Derek Saunders (A), Olivia Sparling (B,C,D),
Jaysan Stinnett (A,B,D), Remina Tanaka, David Wright (C,E)
CLARA’S FRIENDS
Elise Denham, Ella James, Valenthina Reyes, Sienna Smith,
Sofia Serrano
FRITZ’S FRIENDS
Zachary Belanger (A,B), Jimmy Denham (C,D,E), Connor Morrison
NUTCRACKER PRINCE
Luis Gonzalez
MOUSE KING
Matthew Cunningham (C,D,E), David Wright (A,B)
LARGE MICE
Hunter Beahrens (A,C,D), Caleb Cope (A,C,D), Erik Campos (A,C),
Amir Dodarkhojayev (B,D,E), Myzel Hatchette, Grayson Jenkins (B,E),
Francis Mihm, Derek Saunders, Ramina Tanaka (B,E)
SMALL MICE
Maleena Anderson (A), Emerson DeMarco (B,C,D,E),
Kadie DiSisto (B,C,D,E), Louisa Francis (A),
Emerson Hogancamp (B,C,D,E), Avery Lahr (B,C,D,E),
Charlotte Luna (A), Morgan Marin (A),
SOLDIERS Alexa DeCurtis, Elise Denham, Kaylie Hagberg, Ella James,
Valenthina Reyes, Asia Williams
CADETS Brooke Cooligan, Stefanie Donahey, Kendall Norris
SNOW QUEEN Junna Ige (A), Kate-Lynn Robichaux (B,C,D,E)
SNOW KING Adam Boreland (A), Andre Gallon (B,C,D,E)
SNOWFLAKES Beverly Abbott (B), Ashley Baszto (A,C,D,E), Anita Boer,
Ashley Coupal, Kenna Gold, Rachele Eusebione, Kellie Fulton,
Anamarie McGinn, Isabella Mendez , Elisabeth Moser,
Olivia Mitchell, Saki Ogawa, Jillian PriceCA S TI N G C O N TINUED
WEEK 3: 12.18-20 A: 12.18, B: 12.19 M, C: 12.19 E, D: 12.20 M, E: 12.20 E
ANGELS Juliet Downs, Cecillia Fennessy, Charlotte Francis,
Mackenzie Johnson, Sara Kirsten, Mia Krietemeyer, Quinn Rapp,
Razaina Robertson, Ava Santana, Sarah Schulze, Lillian Walser,
Lorelei Worth
SPANISH Anita Boer (B), Adam Boreland (B,C,D,E),
Matthew Cunningham (A) ,
Junna Ige (C,D,E), Jillian Price (A)
ARABIAN Anita Boer (A,C,D,E), Anamarie McGinn (B)
CHINESE Israel Zavaketa Escobedo (A,C,D,E), Andre Gallon (B),
Luis Gonzalez
With Evie Beach, Kate Bennett, Beatriz Elias, Mia Fagan,
Amelia Masangkay, Aislyn Sampson-Schuerr
RUSSIAN Kobe Atwood Courtney, Amir Dodarkhojayev, Francis Mihm,
David Wright
LEAD CANDY CANE Matthew Cunningham (A,C,D,E), Israel Zavaketa Escobedo (B)
CANDY CANES Ashley Baszto (C,D), Ashley Coupal (B), Rachele Eusebione (B,C),
Kellie Fulton (B), Kenna Gold (A,D), Anamarie McGinn (A,C,D,E),
Chloe Misseldine (A), Isabella Mendez (A,D,E), Jillian Price (B,C,D,E)
MOTHER GINGER Erik Campos (B), Shawn Hunt (C,E),
Gary Lambert (A,D)
POLICHINELLES Elise Denham, Kaylie Hagberg,
Ella James, Valenthina Reyes,
Asia Williams, Rachel Zwieschowski
BON-BONS Alyssa Logsdon, Makenzie Marin,
Claire Rutland, Caitlyn Walsh
SUGAR PLUM Ashley Baszto (B),
Chloe Misseldine (C,D,E),
Kate-Lynn Robichaux (A),
CAVALIER Aran Bell (C,D,E),
Matthew Cunningham (B)
Andre Gallon (A)
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Orlando Ballet entertains, educates, and enriches through the highest quality of dance.
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Dancers: Adam Boreland (USA), Blair Bagley (USA) Photography by Michael Cairns 2020 * Non-VotingARTI S TI C S TA F F
ROBERT HILL
Artistic Director, Orlando Ballet
Entering his 12th season as Artistic Director of the Orlando Ballet, Robert Hill continues with his vision for the
company to make ballet relevant to today’s audiences. Mr. Hill blends modern entertainment with classical
ballet and his choreography has been critically acclaimed as energetic, graceful and theatrically beautiful.
Under his direction, artistic collaborations have developed with other organizations such as Central Florida
Community Arts, Opera Orlando, Garden Theatre, Creative City Project, The Abbey, The Bach Festival Society
of Winter Park, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Cirque du Soleil.
Mr. Hill has been a principal dancer with ABT, The Royal Ballet, and the New York City Ballet. As a guest artist,
he has appeared with numerous companies including the Scottish Ballet, the San Francisco Ballet, and the
Australian Ballet. Mr. Hill’s interpretation of the title role in John Cranko’s Onegin, opposite Julie Kent as Tatiana,
presented at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center by ABT, was selected by The New York Times as
one of the “Ten Best Moments in Dance” in 2002.
Mr. Hill is especially grateful to the loving dedication he received in his initial training with Liz Bevilacqua and
Al Packard of The Dussich Dance Studio, and with Phyllis Papa of the Atlantic City Ballet.Legacy OF A LIFE WELL LIVED ANNA FRANCES HENRIQUEZ MARCH 9, 1927 – NOVEMBER 24, 2018 Born and raised in New York City, Anna began her working career with AT&T in Manhattan—a job which later led her to our sunny Orlando. It was here that she retired after working for over 30 years in the telecom industry. According to those who knew and loved her, Anna was equal parts elegant and intelligent—with a razor-sharp wit and an even sharper sense of style. She was passionate about helping others—spending much of her time volunteering at local hospitals in the neo-natal care unit and donating many of her fabulous wardrobe items to low- income women who were attempting to transition into self-sufficiency. Her impact seems to have stretched far and wide. Anna made plans to continue her impact in the community after her death by designating Orlando Ballet as a beneficiary of her estate. With her gift, Orlando Ballet is able to continue our mission to entertain, educate and enrich the community through the highest quality of dance, making it more accessible to all. Anna’s forward thinking has now placed her in the highest tier of giving at Orlando Ballet. If you have included Orlando Ballet in your will or estate plans or you would like more information about doing so, please contact Ashley Samuels at 407.418.9812 or asamuels@orlandoballet.org. We can work with you and your financial or legal advisors to ensure that your legacy of generosity will continue in the future.
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ChooseOrlandoHealth.comARTI S TI C S TA F F LISA THORN VINZANT Associate Artistic Director As Associate Artistic Director at Orlando Ballet, Lisa Thorn Vinzant brings extensive professional experienceasaformerprincipaldancer,choreographerandeducator,contributingtothesuccess of the professional dance company. As the former Ballet Master, a role she held since joining Orlando Ballet in 2015, she is actively involved in the dance company’s artistic development. Much of her 20-year dance career was as a member of the Kansas City Ballet, where she performed numerous principal roles by some of the world’s greatest choreographers including AlvinAiley,GeorgeBalanchine,ToddBolender,AugustBournonville,MerceCunningham,Agnes DeMille, Nacho Duato and Twyla Tharp. She also served as Kansas City Ballet’s Associate Ballet Mistress and ultimately Ballet Mistress in Residence. Other career highlights Lisa has enjoyed, include performing professionally with the Pittsburgh BalletTheater, Albany/Berkshire Ballet, Owen/Cox Dance Group, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Starlight Theatre of Kansas City and Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance. In addition to dancing professionally, Lisa has also choreographed for numerous organizations including the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Actors Theatre of Kansas City and the Kansas City Youth Ballet. Lisa’s skill and success in choreography led to her being named 2005’s Emerging Choreographer at the Craft of Choreography Conference. Lisa holds the prestigious ABT Certified Teacher credential, has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Dance, and she graduated Summa Cu Laude from the University of Missouri where she also served as an Adjunct Professor at the Conservatory of Music and Dance. She also served as guest instructor for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Lisa is originally from Dryden, New York. She began her training with the Ithaca Ballet in Ithaca, NY and received the majority of her training at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She also trained at the Pittsburgh Ballet School and the School of American Ballet. YAN CHEN Principal Company & Academy Teacher Yan Chen was trained at Shanghai Dance School, China and San Francisco Ballet School. In 1987, She was awarded Paris Foundation of Dance Award at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. She then joined The Washington Ballet under the Artistic Director Mary Day. In the fall of 1993, Ms. Chen join the American Ballet Theater, and six months later, she was promoted to soloist. As one of American Ballet Theater’s most lyrical and versatile dancer, she has performed many leading roles including Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, title role in Cinderella, Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, the Sylphide in La Sylphide, Swanilda in Coppelia, Gulnar in Le Corsaire, Desdemona in Othello, Giselle in Giselle, as well as works by Twyla Tharp, Jiri Kylian, Paul Taylor, Lar Lubovitch, George Balanchine, John Cranko, John Neumeier, James Kudelka. During her performing career, Ms. Chen had performed as a guest artist through out the world, she has been invited to perform at many prestigious dance festivals such as Vail International Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. She also appeared in PBS Great Performance program for Television and Video/ DVD: “American Ballet Theater Now.” Ms. Chen always had passion for teaching. Since 1994, she has been served as the guest teacher with the Orlando Ballet School and the Company (then the Southern Ballet Theater). In 2009 she became the Ballet Master with Orlando Ballet. She is currently the faculty member and adjudicator for the American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive program and Guest Ballet Master for the American Ballet Theatre studio company.
is Christmas Eve in a small town in Germany and the Silberhaus family is hosting a grand Christmas party. Young Clara and her brother Fritz wait excitedly for the guests to arrive. Once the festivities begin, the party is interrupted by Clara’s adored godfather, Uncle Drosselmeyer, a mysterious magician. He entertains the guests with his magic and presents three life-sized dancing dolls. Uncle Drosselmeyer then gives Clara a very special gift, a magical Nutcracker. She dances lovingly with the Nutcracker until jealous Fritz steals and breaks her new toy. Uncle Drosselmeyer waves his hand, repairing the broken Nutcracker and returns it to Clara. With a final dance, the party is over and the guests bid their farewells. The family retires for the evening and Clara is tucked into bed. Later that night, Clara steals into the living room to find her Nutcracker where she left him under the Christmas tree. Suddenly, the room is invaded by the giant mice. Uncle Drosselmeyer appears and magically brings the Nutcracker to life. He bravely leads a band of toy soldiers in battle against the mice and their leader, the Mouse King. With Clara’s help, the Nutcracker defeats the Mouse King and is transformed into a handsome prince. Full of gratitude, the Prince escorts Clara to the land of sweets at the encouragement of the Snow Queen and King who dance a majestic duet. Clara and the Prince are warmly welcomed to the land by a group of angels along with Sugar Plum Fairy and her handsome Cavalier. Clara and her Prince enjoy presentations from all over the world including, Spain, Arabia, China and Russia. The fabulous Mother Ginger enters to watch as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier dance their magical duet and travel into a storm of snowflakes. After getting lost in the snow, Clara returns clutching her beloved Nutcraker and enjoy the holidays together.
DA N C E RS ASHLEY BASZTO Venice, Florida (USA) Ashley Baszto began her training at the Sarasota Ballet Academy, and proceeded to the Rock School for Dance Education, followed by the Miami City Ballet School. For two years Baszto danced with Orlando Ballet II prior to joining Orlando Ballet as an apprentice in 2013. Baszto has placed in the top 12 for both classical and contemporary at numerous Youth American Grand Prix regional competitions and participated in the New York finals. In 2010 Baszto was invited to compete in the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi. She also won a silver medal in the 2013 American Dance Competition for her classical pas de deux. In 2014 Ashley trained and performed at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Ballet Program. That same summer she became an American Ballet Theatre certified teacher. DANIEL BENAVIDES Anaheim, California (USA) Daniel Benavides began his training with Anaheim Ballet. He furthered his training with San Francisco Ballet School on a full scholarship. Prior to joining Orlando Ballet in 2006, Benavides danced with Boston Ballet II and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Company. He has guested with Pacific Youth Ballet, New Bedford Ballet, First State Theater Ballet, and Anaheim Ballet. This is Benavides’ 15th season with Orlando Ballet. ANITA BOER Baltimore, Maryland (USA) Ani received her early training in Baltimore, MD, and continued her training with ABT, Boston Ballet, and Richmond Ballet, graduating on scholarship from the Kirov Academy in Washington DC. Prior to joining Orlando Ballet, she pursued a BFA at the Purchase Conservatory, while working and performing with companies in NY. Some of her favorite roles include Vampiress in Robert Hill’s Vampire’s Ball, Dark Angel in Balanchine’s Serenade, the Stepmother in Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story, Red Queen in Wonderland, Strangers in the Night Pas in Twyla Tharp’s Sinatra Songs, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Prayer in Coppelia. Some other featured roles included Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. She would like to dedicate her 14th season with Orlando Ballet to the late Anita Boer. ADAM BORELAND New Port Richey, Florida (USA) Adam Boreland is proud to be an alumnus of the Orlando Ballet School. Some of his favorite ballets performed with Orlando Ballet are Robert Hill’s Vampire’s Ball, Carmina Burana, Michael Pink’s Dracula, and Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story. He has also thoroughly enjoyed performing “DJ” in Val Caniparoli’s Lambarena, the “Trio” in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Gloria, and Glen Tetley’s Voluntaries. Adam believes dance is for everyone, no matter what shape or size you are. Dance brings people together and creates a community. He is honored to be in his fifth season with Orlando Ballet under the direction of the incomparable Robert Hill.
DA N C E RS ANNA CIRIANO Barcelona (Spain) Anna Ciriano started dancing at the age of three at Escola de dansa Àgueda Murillo and decided to pursue a professional career at the age of twelve. In 2010, she joined a vocational school in Barcelona, Institut del Teatre. After she graduated in 2014, she moved to London to join the English National Ballet School where she had the chance to perform pieces from Jiri Kylian including Evening songs and Pas de Dans by Mats Ek. She also danced the role of Aurora in a children’s version of Sleeping Beauty choreographed by George Williamson in a National tour around the UK. As a student at ENBS, she had the opportunity to perform in Cinderella with Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Nutcracker with English National Ballet. In 2017, she danced for 3 months with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, performing David Bintley’s Aladdin and Concerto by Kenneth MacMillan, going on to then join English National Ballet for their productions of The Nutcracker and La Sylphide. CARLOS CLARAMUNT Havana (Cuba) Carlos Claramunt is from Havana, Cuba where he graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba. He obtained a bronze medal at the XX International Meeting of Academies for the teaching of ballet in 2014. Carlos has performed solo and corps de ballet roles in different ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Corsaire, Paquita, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle and choreography such as Legion, Movements, Rara Avis, Lucia Jerez, Danzon Time, In Light of Your Songs, Casta Diva, Violin Concerto, and Carmina Burana. KOBE ATWOOD COURTNEY Richmond, Virginia (USA) Kobe Courtney was introduced to dance through Richmond Ballet’s Outreach program “Minds in Motion.” After receiving a scholarship, he started ballet at the age of 10. Five years later he decided to continue his training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. During his two years at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater he was able to learn and perform many pieces including Peter Pan, Bluebird Pas de Deux , and Etudes. He finished his training at San Francisco Ballet School. There, he was fortunate to perform some of his favorite pieces, Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes and an excerpt of Jiri Kylian’s Sarabande. MATTHEW CUNNINGHAM Brigham, Utah (USA) Matthew Cunningham started ballet at the age of five at a small studio in Brigham City, UT. He then furthered his training at age eleven with Ballet West Academy. In 2014, Matthew became a Trainee with Boston Ballet. The following year, Matthew joined Orlando Ballet’s Second Company. He has attended summer intensives at Houston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre in New York City, Orlando Ballet and Jacob’s Pillow. Cunningham has competed in Youth America Grand Prix where he won first place at the San Diego Semifinals and also competed in the New York Finals. He competed in the 2016 International Ballet Competition in Helsinki, Finland, where he received the Encouragement Prize and shortly after was promoted to Apprentice with Orlando Ballet. He is now a Company Dancer and this is his fourth season with Orlando Ballet.
DA N C E RS ISRAEL ZAVALETA ESCOBEDO Mexico City (Mexico) Israel began dancing at the age of 12 at the Academy de la Danza Mexicana. In 2014, he won 2nd place in the International Dance Competition Attitude and attended the Joffrey Ballet summer intensive. He won 2nd place at the National Ballet Competition in Mexico in 2015. He later attended the Idyllwilds Arts Academy Summer and that year he participated in YAGP New York Finals and earn a scholarship to Orlando Ballet, as later joined as a member of Orlando Ballet Second Company. He received 2nd place at YAGP semi-finals in the Pas De Deux category and had the opportunity to perform at the Gala “Stars of Today, Meet the Dancers of Tomorrow”. He was a competitor at the USA IBC representing Mexico in 2018 also he was a competitor at CHINA IBCC representing Mexico in 2019. He is ABT® Certified Teacher in Pre-Primary through Level 3 and Level 4 & 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Israel was promoted to Company Member for the 20/21 Season. KELLIE FULTON Ocean City, New Jersey (USA) Kellie is originally from Ocean City, NJ. She trained at The School of Pennsylvania Ballet for several years before joining the second company. She then spent a year dancing at Ballet Austin in their Butler Fellowship Program. She attended summer programs at Boston Ballet School and San Francisco Ballet School. Kellie has had the opportunity to perform in some of her favorite ballets such as George Balanchine’s Jewels and Western Symphony, as well as Angel Corella’s Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty. This will be Kellie’s second season with Orlando Ballet. ANDRE GALLON Fernandina Beach, Florida (USA) Andre began his training under the instruction of Mrs. Laurie Picinich-Byrd at The Florida Ballet Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida. After the 2015 Orlando Ballet summer intensive, he was accepted as a trainee with Orlando Ballet School for the 2015-2016 season. The following year he was promoted to Orlando Ballet Second Company for the 2016-2017 season. He received the opportunity to be a part of the Jacobs Pillow Summer Intensive. LUIS EDUARDO GONZALEZ Bogotá (Colombia) Luis was trained by Maniya Barredo (Prima Ballerina of Philippines). He joined Houston Ballet second company at 16 and toured nationally and internationally. He has performed works by Balanchine, Ben Stevenson, Stanton Welch, and Garret Smith. Gonzalez joined Orlando Ballet in 2012 through 2015. From there, he joined Joffrey Ballet in 2015 and danced works by John Newmeyer, Chris Whealdon, Miles Thatcher, Anabelle Lopez, and Jerome Robins. He has performed at Palais Garnier, Boch Theatre, Kennedy Center, and Dorothy Chandler. Gonzalez returned to the Orlando Ballet in 2019.
DA N C E RS THOMAS HOLDSWORTH Essex (United Kingdom) Thomas Holdsworth was born in Essex, United Kingdom. He began dancing at the age of seven and in 2014 joined English National Ballet School. Thomas has danced with both Northern Ballet and English National Ballet where he performed works such as Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Gloria and Concerto as well as Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella in the Royal Albert Hall. He has performed a variety of work such as Mats Ek’s Pas de Danse and most recently Johan Kobborg’s Romeo and Juliet in the Arena Di Verona. JUNNA IGE Japan Junna Ige is a former principal dancer of Silicon Valley Ballet (then known as Ballet San Jose) and primera bailarina of Ballet de Monterrey. Her roles have included Kitri in Wes Chapman’s Don Quixote, Giselle in Alicia Alonzo’s Giselle, Cinderella in Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella, Marie in Karen Gabay’s The Nutcracker, Maria in Dennis Nahat’s The Nutcracker, Swanilda’s friend in Coppélia, Donald Mahler’s Salut d’Amour, the Peasant Pas de Deux in Giselle, “My One and Only” in Balanchine’s Who Cares?, the Principal Dancer, in Allegro Brillante, Kitri in Wes Chapman’s staging of Don Quixote, Waltz Girl in George Balanchine’s Serenade, principal of Theme and Variations, as well as roles in Dwight Rhoden’s Evermore, Jorma Elo’s Glow-Stop, Vicente Nebrada’s Nuestros Valses, Igal Perry’s Infinity and Annabelle Lopez’s Prism. With ballet de Monterrey she performed as Christine in Albert Mendez’s el Fantasma de la opera, Odette/Odile in Luis Serrano’s Swan Lake, Nikiya in La Bayadere, Kitri in Don Quixote, Lisset in Alicia Alonzo’s La Fille Mal Gardeé, and Wendy in Septime Webre’s Peter Pan. Ms. Ige began her ballet training at Ecole Yokohama and later joined Japan Junior Ballet and Asami Maki School in Japan. In 2004, she received a scholarship from the Japanese government to train abroad for two years at the Hamburg Ballet School. In addition, she studied at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und performed with Badische Staatcheatler Karlsruhe. She was a finalist of the 2010 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi. ANAMARIE MCGINN Marathon Key, Florida (USA) Anamarie McGinn began her Classical Ballet training at the age of 18 with Ballet Florida in West Palm Beach. In 2003, she became a trainee with Orlando Ballet School, under the direction of Fernando Bujones, who then promoted her to a company member in 2004. At the American Dance Competition in 2006, McGinn received a gold medal in the Senior Classical Division, Silver in Contemporary, and the Fernando Bujones Excellence Award. In 2007, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from UCF. Anamarie is also the Company’s Shoe Manager, a Company Rehearsal Assistant, and enjoys being on faculty at Orlando Ballet School, where she teaches jazz, contemporary and ballet. This will be her 16th season with Orlando Ballet.
DA N C E RS ISABELLA MENDEZ Litchfield, Connecticut (USA) Isabella started her training at the Nutmeg Ballet in Torrington, CT. At age 15, she went to Boston, where she danced in the pre-professional program at Boston Ballet for two years. After attending the summer program at Orlando Ballet in 2012, she became a trainee for one year and competed in YAGP winning top 12 for her classical variation. Isabella was part of Orlando Ballet II for two years prior to being promoted to an Apprentice position in the main company in 2015. In 2016, she was again promoted to a full company member position. HITOMI NAKAMURA Tokyo (Japan) Hitomi Nakamura began her training at Kaneta Kono Ballet Academy in Japan. In 2009, she won first place in the Ensemble Category at Youth America Grand Prix NY final. In 2011, Nakamura won first place in the senior category at The Ballet Competition in Tokyo. Nakamura moved to the United States in 2011 and continued her training at Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy, where she had the opportunity to dance with the company. In 2013, Nakamura joined Orlando Ballet’s second company and was invited to compete in the International Ballet Competition at Jackson where she was a semi-finalist. This is her seventh season dancing with the company. JILLIAN PRICE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) Born in Philadelphia, Jillian trained at the Rock School for Dance Education for eight years. She has won several awards at YAGP semi-finals and has competed at the NYC Finals numerous times. She had attended the Orlando Ballet School Summer Intensive twice before joining Orlando Ballet II. Her favorite ballets she has danced in so far are Swan Lake and Balanchine’s Serenade. She has also danced roles in Romeo and Juliet, Paquita, and Don Quixote. Price has also danced in contemporary works such as Robert Hill’s Allegretto, Bolero, and Arcadian Broad’s Seasons and Bach Trio. Price danced for over a year as an Orlando Ballet II prior to her promotion to Company Apprentice. Price was promoted from Company Apprentice to Main Company member for the 19/20 season. KATE-LYNN ROBICHAUX Palm Harbor, Florida (USA) At 13, Kate-Lynn attended her first summer program at Orlando Ballet, where she decided to pursue a career in ballet. She trained at Florida Ballet School with Daniel Deal and then America’s Ballet School with Paula Nunez and Osmany Montano. Robichaux won a gold medal at the 2010 YAGP Regionals. In 2011 she was the Senior Division prize winner at the ADC. She danced in a collaboration with Cirque de Soleil and Orlando Ballet. She also danced Dying Swan at the performance that was dedicated to the victims of the Pulse tragedy, as well as performing Robert Hill’s Meditation for one voice in memorial of the Pulse victims.
DA N C E RS JAYSAN STINNETT Knoxville, Tennessee (USA) Jaysan Stinnett began training at the Thomas Armor Youth Ballet in November 2014 and became a student at the Harid Conservatory in August of 2015, studying there until joining Orlando Ballet as a company member in 2019. During his time at the Harid Conservatory, he was accepted on full scholarship to several summer programs including American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet, Ellison Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and Houston Ballet. DAVID WRIGHT Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) David Wright began his dance training at Infiniti Performing Arts Center under the direction of his mother Kiyanna Wright. He then went on to train at the Indiana Ballet Conservatory in 2016. There he competed in Youth American Grand Prix where he received 1st place awards as well as an offer to be a part of Orlando Ballet II. Wright danced for two years with Orlando Ballet II prior to his promotion to Company Apprentice. Wright was promoted from Company Apprentice to Main Company for the 19/20 season. ARAN BELL - GUEST ARTIST Bethesda, Maryland (USA) Aran Bell was born in Bethesda, Maryland. He began studying ballet at age four, receiving the majority of his early training at Central PennsylvaniaYouth Ballet and with Denys Ganio in Rome, Italy. He continued his training with Fabrice Herrault in New York City and Magaly Suarez in Florida. He spent several summers at The Royal Ballet School in London, and at American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive in New York City. Bell was featured in the 2011 film First Position: A Ballet Documentary. Bell joined ABT Studio Company in September 2014, was promoted to Soloist in September 2019 and to Principal Dancer in September 2020. His repertoire includes the Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King in Alexei Ratmansky’s The Nutcracker, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Prince Désiré in Ratmansky’s The Sleeping Beauty, and many more. He created Mme. de Staël in A Gathering of Ghosts, Chaereas in Of Love and Rage, Winter in The Seasons and leading roles in AFTERITE, Let Me Sing Forevermore and New American Romance CHLOE MISSELDINE - GUEST ARTIST Orlando, Florida (USA) Born in Orlando, Florida, Chloe Misseldine began her dance training with Orlando Ballet School at the age of 3. She attended Orlando Ballet Summer Intensive as well as American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive and was a National Training scholar from 2016-2018. At the age of 15, Misseldine competed at the Youth America Grand Prix New York City Finals. She received the silver medal and was invited to performed at the YAGP “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala in 2017. In 2018, she was named a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne and in 2019, she won the bronze medal at the Beijing International Ballet Competition in the junior category. She joined ABT Studio Company in 2018 and is currently an apprentice with American Ballet Theatre. Misseldine’s repertoire with American Ballet Theatre includes Nutcracker, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and Whipped Cream. She was also a part of Alexei Ratmansky’s newest creation “Of Love and Rage” which had their World Premier at the Segerstrom theatre in March of 2020.
A P P RE N TIC E S RACHELE EUSEBIONE Vercelli (Italy) Rachele Eusebione started dancing when she was only 3 years old. When she was 11, she joined La Scala Ballet School, directed by Frederic Olivieri. During her training, she had the great opportunity to work with Patricia Neary, Sergej Virkarev, Vladimir Derevianko, Piotr Nardelly, Shirley Esseboom, and Monique Loudieres. After her graduation at La Scala Ballet School in 2017, she joined La Scala Ballet Company for the production of Ratmanki’s Swan Lake. She has also been trained by Isabel Seabra who was Etoile at La Scala. BRAULIO MANZANILLA Merida (Mexico) Braulio hails from Merida, the capital of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. He started dancing at the age of eight with his first teacher and mentor, Paty Molina at DAR Studio. After being offered a scholarship to study in Cordoba, Braulio with only two years of training and at the very young age of 12 moved, alone, to begin a new adventure in the state of Veracruz. There he studied with a host of teachers all lead by the director of the program, ProVer (a free, professional ballet program for boys), Martha Sahagun, and the renowned teacher, Adria Velázquez. Braulio has had the opportunity to attend on scholarship the summer program at Houston Ballet Academy as well as several workshops and masterclasses in Mexico. Braulio won first place in 2017 and again in 2019 at the Concurso Nacional de Ballet in Mexico. This is his first season with the Orlando Ballet and he is very excited to be here.
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HUNTER ALEXA ERIK ASHLEY
BAEHRENS CABALLERO CAMPOS COUPAL
AMIR KENNA GRAYSON ELLIE
DODARKOHOJAYEV GOLD JENKINS MOSER
OLIVIA SAKI
MITCHELL OGAWAP RO DU C TI O N JOHN BEAULIEU Director of Production John Beaulieu has been working in Ballet production for the better part of the last 25 years, working on Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s production of the Nutcracker as a student at Emerson College in Boston, to a 20-year stay with artistic directors John McFall and Gennadi Nedvigin at Atlanta Ballet. John has work at every level from Assistant Carpenter up to Production Manager & Technical Director. He is thrilled to join Robert Hill and the team at Orlando Ballet, and lend his experience and talents to an exciting new chapter in the Ballet’s future. EDDY FRANK FERNANDEZ Costume Director Eddy Frank Fernandez is a graduate from The University of Arts of Cuba/Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA). He has been in charge of the Orlando Ballet wardrobe department since 2005. He has done costume designs for several of Robert Hill’s productions such as Carmina Burana, Battle of the Sexes, Firebird, Vampire’s Ball, Swan Lake, and Giselle, which includes set design. His most recent creations include costumes for Arcadian Broad’s Beauty & the Beast and Wonderland: Mad Tales of the Hatter, as well as Best of Broadway for choreographers Robert Hill, Arcadian Broad, Chiaki Yasukawa and Telmo Moreira. HELENA KUUKKA Resident Lighting Designer Helena is thrilled to continue to collaborate with Orlando Ballet, where her work was most recently seen in Contemporary Wonders, Beauty and the Beast, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake. Other favorite designs include Barber of Seville for Opera Santa Barbara, Small Places and Swan Lake for Ballet Memphis, When We’re Gone (World Premiere), West Side Story, Hello Dolly and Mamma Mia for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Romeo & Juliet for Tulsa Opera, Aida for Vancouver Opera, Rockland (World Premiere) for Pine Mountain Music Festival, La Traviata for Kansas City Lyric Opera, and Aida for Portland Opera, to name a few. RITA D’ANGELO TIKADOR Production Stage Manager Rita is pleased to be back as production stage manager for the Orlando Ballet. Rita has worked with various Ballet and Opera companies throughout the world. Rita also worked as Assistant Director for Francesca Zambello on the original WNO production of Porgy and Bess and its subsequent appearances at Los Angeles Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera. She currently also works for Disney Live Entertainment. Thank you Olivia, Ava and Ella for the love you give me everyday.
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A VIRT UA L IN T R O DU CT I O N TO BA LLET
Each year, Orlando Ballet works in partner- this year. For the first time ever, we will
ship with Orange County Public Schools bring The Nutcracker to the students
(OCPS) to introduce up to 16,000 second instead of bringing the students to The
grade students throughout Orange County Nutcracker. Lesson plan packets will be
to an educational story ballet performance. provided to teachers and available online
In a typical year, excited students travel for parents to download and use in their
by bus to the Dr. Phillips Center for the home classrooms as well. This program
Performing Arts to enjoy a performance of would not be possible without support
The Nutcracker, many for the very first time. from:
OCPS
2020 has not been a typical year for anyone, United Arts of Central Florida
but we could not allow our students to go The Martin Andersen –
without such an important experience. Or- Gracia Andersen Foundation
lando Ballet is working closely with OCPS to The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation
deliver Intro to Ballet virtually to classroomsORLANDO BALLET IN THE COMMUNITY
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Intro to Ballet is just one of several Orlando Ballet Community Enrichment Programs that
has made a necessary pivot due to COVID-19. Our Scholarship Training for the Enrichment
of Primary Students (STEPS) program is delivering free ballet classes to 21 sites throughout
the fall. Most sites elected to participate virtually to ensure the safety of participating
students. Orlando Ballet’s STEPS Program is generously sponsored by The Bert W. Martin
Foundation, The Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, Florida
Blue, the Warren & Augusta Hume Foundation, the City of Orlando Mayor’s Matching
Grant Program, and Duke Energy. On-site classes at UCP of Central Florida, an outreach
branch of Orlando Ballet’s Come Dance With Us Program for children with varying abilities,
also began at three sites in October. Outreach classes at UCP of Central Florida were
introduced for the first time in 2019-2020.
“The students need us now more than ever, We can’t stop now.”
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Director of Community Enrichment,
Orlando Ballet
Orlando Ballet’s commitment to delivering quality Community Enrichment programs has
not changed in spite of the unprecedented challenges this year has presented. Thanks
to our exceptional partners, funders, and teachers for helping us find a way back to the
classroom, and for helping our students keep dancing.
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chunter@orlandoballet.orgORLANDO BALLET IN THE COMMUNITY
Orlando Ballet takes pride in not just entertaining and educating, but enriching our
community through the highest quality of dance. Our philosophy is that every child who
wishes to dance or experience dance should be given the opportunity to do so. Through the
support of our community partners, donors, and patrons, the Ballet was able to accomplish
incredible things during the 2019-2020 Season. We look forward to continuing our impact
in the Central Florida Community throughout 2020-21.
Here’s a snapshot of what Orlando Ballet accomplished in the 19/20 Season:
REACHED
981
students from
underserved
communities.
Orlando Ballet’s Scholarship
Training for the Enrichment of
Primary Students (STEPS) Program
provides free ballet classes,
dance attire and scholarship
opportunities for students from
Photo Credit: Charmaine Hunter Title 1 schools and after school
centers throughout Orange,
Osceola, Lake, and Seminole
Counties.
AWARDED
$ 183,182
in scholarships.
OBS provides scholarships to students with
need and/or merit to pursue their dreams.
Photo Credit: Daniel KuykendallINTRODUCED
13,921
students to the ballet.
Students attended a performance of
The Nutcracker at the Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts as part of our
Photo Credit: Taylor Battle Intro to Ballet program.
ENABLED
16
aspiring ballerinas.
Orlando Ballet’s Come Dance With Us
program, in partnership with Orlando Health
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and
Nemours Children’s Health Network, makes
it possible for children with varying abilities to
express themselves through the art of dance.
Photo Credit: Rachel Bogan
WHAT’S TO COME:
• Orlando Ballet’s first Sensory Friendly performance Peter Pan for children with autism
and their families
• Gentle BeMoved® classes for local seniors and those with limited mobility throughout
the City of Orlando
And so much more...
LEARN MORE ABOUT ORL ANDO BALLET’S ENRICHMENT PROGR AMS
ORL AND OBALLE T.ORGThanks to a momentous $1 million gift from board members Krista and
Jonathan Ledden, bringing their total contributions to $2 million overall,
Orlando Ballet is thrilled to announce a new sustained giving campaign.
ELEVATE
ORLANDO
BALLET
An opportunity to invest in the future of
our arts community by funding long-term
artistic opportunities, strategic growth,
and community enrichment programs.
Thank you to the following
Elevation Society donors:
Cheryl and Tom Collins
Krista & Jonathan Ledden
Keith McIntyre & Richard Skaggs
Orlando Health
Mark Pulliam & Judy St. Peter
Ashley and Dan Samuels
The Bob & Judy Yarmuth Family in honor
of Harriett Lake
I N V ES T TO DAY
Ashley Samuels
Director of Philanthropy
407.418.9812 or asamuels@orlandoballet.org
Current as of 10.2.2020
Dancer: Kate-Lynn Robichaux (USA) Photography by Michael Cairns 2020T HANK YO U TO O U R D O N O R S
The Artists, Board of Directors, students, families, and staff at Orlando Ballet Company
and School extend heartfelt thanks to the generous individuals, foundations,
corporations and government agencies whose support continues to allow us to fulfill
our mission to entertain, educate and enrich through the highest quality of dance.
This list includes individual giving with cumulative totals of $500 and above (less any
Fair Market Value), and organizational gifts with accumulated totals of $3,000 and
above for the period October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2020 (including Orlando
Ballet designated gifts through United Arts of Central Florida, and funds from multi-
year pledges that are available within the current fiscal year). Tribute gift recognition is
listed separately on the pages following this section.
MAJOR GIFTS
$100,000+
The Estate of Anna F. Henriquez
Krista & Jonathan Ledden
Frank Santos & Dan Dantin
Judy & Bob Yarmuth
$50,000+
Marc & Sharon Hagle Charitable Operating Foundation Trust
Keith McIntyre & Richard Skaggs
$25,000+
Frontline Insurance/Lanier & La Voyce Porter
Ginsburg Family Foundation
Megan Warlow
Artistic Director’s Circle
$10,000+
Larry & Sue Costin
Ava & Art Doppelt
Andrea Eliscu
Drs. Lynn Le & Wei-Shen Chin
Ethel B. Ruskin
Raul & Jennifer Socarras
James Yarmuth
Susan & Bill Yarmuth
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