Front Row 2016 Volume 3

2016 volume 3

front row THE ACADEMY ISSUE In this issue

LUCAS HORNS From Ballet West Academy to the main Company.

A PERFECT TEN staff profile cati snarr

FULL CIRCLE donor profile peggy bergmann

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GREAT PERFORMANCES follow GREAT TRAINING

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IN THE NEWS

PRINCIPAL SELECTED FOR SALT LAKE CAMPUS Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Academy Director Peter LeBreton Merz announced the hiring of respected dance instructor Nadia Pavlenko as the Principal of the Ballet West Academy Salt Lake City campus.

Pavlenko has been teaching ballet for more than 17 year,s and was recently recognized by the Youth American Grand Prix as an Outstanding Teacher. She has taught Master Classes and Summer Intensives throughout the United States.

A graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, Ms. Pavlenko continued her education at the Rimsky-Korasakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory (George Balanchine’s alma mater). “I am truly inspired to be joining Ballet West Academy, and am very grateful for this opportunity.

I am honored to have been trusted with such a responsibility by Peter Merz and Adam Sklute. I will strive to continue to create the best ballet academy in the United States,” said Ms. Pavlenko.

Academy Director Peter LeBreton Merz said, “I have had the pleasure of working with many of Nadia’s students several times in the past, and I have found them to be amazingly well trained artists. I’m extremely excited to bring her expertise, dedication, and warmth to the students of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy.”

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DANCER WITH A CAUSE

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FULL CIRCLE

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A PERFECT TEN

dancer profile: lucas horns

donor profile: peggy bergmann

staff profile: cati snarr

9 ballet west academy cultural exchange

Academy dancers train in Germany 10

the christensen academy The birthplace of ballet in America

11 yagp

Bringing home gold 12 first nutcracker designs unveiled

13 new and renewed donors Welcome to our newest supporters

16 upcoming events Our quarterly calendar

season sponsors

staff Josh Jones Writer & Editor

Whitney Shaw Design

Sara M. K. Neal Associate Director of Marketing

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lucas horns dancer with a cause Lucas Horns is Ballet West’s first Company member to rise through all levels of Ballet West Academy, a fact in which he rightly has a lot of pride. But this multifaceted dancer is equally proud of his work in the community, where he donates time to several nonprofits.

Last year, Corps Artist Lucas Horns was introducing himself at a cocktail party in the upper Avenues of Salt Lake City. A state Senator, a biophysicist, and other prominent members of the community mingled about the opulent home.

Someone asked Lucas what he did, and slowly all eyes turned to the tall and regal dancer.

“I was just promoted into the corps at Ballet West,” Lucas stated. A dozen questions immediately followed. He plied the crowd with stories of becoming a professional dancer, but he wanted to stress one point: “I guess what I’m really most proud of is to be the first and only dancer to grow through the Ballet West Academy and be given the opportunity to dance in the main Company.” His voice cracked. “It’s a large point of pride for me personally, and it's very humbling to represent the Academy in such a unique and public way.”

Lucas Horns was born just a few miles away from what would become his home away from home, the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. He started dancing at eight years old under the tutelage of the legendary Bené Arnold, the first ballet mistress at Willam Christensen’s Utah Civic Ballet, later re-named Ballet West. “She was very good at making class very special for kids,” Lucas recalls. “During The Nutcracker, she would sit us down and discuss the character’s background.

She made it more than about just dance steps.”

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Ballet West Academy instructors Jeffrey Rogers, Peter Christie, and Jan Fugit also had a hand in training Lucas as he grew through the school. For him, each teacher became a role model—even parental, “I just remember with each of the strong, talented faculty how much we wanted to please them—they were demanding the very best from us, and in return I wanted to give them 100 percent. They became much more than ballet teachers in my mind.” Likewise, each teacher remembers the fledgling dancer as having vast potential.

“He started his training with the Academy the same year I became the Director of the Academy,” said Director of Education and Outreach, Peter Christie. “As my time as Director of the Academy came to a close, Lucas was promoted into the main Company. He bookended a significant, meaningful part of my time here at Ballet West.

From the beginning, you could tell Lucas had a special gift, and not just for the way he danced.

His talent is equally tied to his wit and intellect.

He has a curiosity that is important to being a great dancer.”

When Artistic Director Adam Sklute came to Ballet West almost 10 years ago, Lucas was already very tall for being just nine years old.

Adam had a comedic, if not, distinct impression of him: “A Great Dane puppy was my first thought.

He had not completely grown into his body, but he had good proportions, good feet, and was

already displaying a strong aptitude for classical technique. Most importantly, his keen mind and inquisitive intelligence told me that he had the makings of a professional ballet dancer.”

As Lucas continued to grow technically, artistically, and physically, his teachers approached Adam to urge him to consider Lucas for Ballet West II – the Company’s ‘farm team.’ “I felt he needed another year of study,” said Adam.

“I communicated this to Lucas and he readily agreed, again earning my respect for not being too anxious for a job where he would be expected to do more for himself. He understood that he would get more hands-on attention in the Academy. With that decision, Lucas displayed maturity far beyond his years.”

The following year, both Adam and Lucas agreed he was ready for Ballet West II, where he spent two years honing his skills and performing with the main Company when he was needed. In 2015, Adam made the decision to promote Lucas into the main Company for the 15-16 Season. “I was so excited by his progress, and so proud that he had grown up through the Academy, as it has been my priority to bring more dancers from the school into the Company.”

During the past season, Lucas has shone in several high-profile parts in The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet, but during his first year with the main Company, it was Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s The Rite of Spring which Lucas most enjoyed performing. “When the Company performed The Rite of Spring in 2014, I saw every performance. I fell in love with the athleticism and the stark beauty. It was surreal to be dancing in it as a member of the Company.” It’s not an understatement to say that his performance during this richly textured ballet was a stand-out.

He volunteers on the Federal Club of the local Human Rights Campaign, and has helped with food and clothes drives for Volunteers for America’s teen homeless shelter. His passion for these nonprofits is palpable when you talk to him. “Forty percent of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ. That is 10 times higher than the general population,” says Lucas. “There is a direct correlation between homelessness and the LGBTQ community. Tonight, there will be roughly 5,000 homeless youth across the state. I can’t ignore that.” His work in this area has taken him to Washington D.C. twice, and it has honed his educational plan. “I’m still working on my Associate’s degree at the University of Utah, but my plan is to get a Bachelor’s in Political Science.

I want to be a community builder and bring people together for a common cause.”

Lucas Horns’ voice is as strong as his dancing.

As a child of Ballet West Academy, he has built enormous pride in the company he calls home, and a deep affection for the people who trained and mentored him. “I’ve stood on the shoulders of great people, not just the people present, but going back to Mr. C., who had the vision to come home to Utah and build this incredible Company. You can’t help to have pride in Ballet West when you understand our rich legacy.” Lucas pauses, as he often does to find the right words and said, “We are products of place, and I wouldn’t want to be from anyplace else.”

Lucas is equally noticeable when he isn’t dancing, not just for his 6' 2'' frame, but his work with homeless youth and the LGBTQ community. artist lucas horns | photo by walker boyes

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

full circle with peggy bergmann At just five years old, Peggy Bergmann knew she wanted to dance.

Ballet, tap, jazz, even acrobatics—her heart was filled with music, and her feet were always ready to move. Peggy’s parents enrolled her in a small studio in Albany, Texas, which provided her with teachers and mentors who encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. “It was such a fostering and nurturing environment. To me, it was a place that was much more than a ‘dance studio,’” said Peggy.

After dancing through high school and continuing ballet classes while earning her Associate’s degree from University of Missouri, she transferred to Texas Christian University. It was there that a representative of the ballet department told her that earning a degree in ballet would add another year of school. She walked out of his office, changed her major to Fashion Design with a minor in art, and stopped dancing.

It would be several decades before her feet would again touch a ballet studio floor.

Peggy went on with her life and earned an MBA in Accounting. Her life flourished as she found a job in a large bank, married, and had two children.

As she bounced around the country for work and family, the memories of leaping through a studio would continue to fade and become just another memory.

In 2007, Peggy moved to Park City and met Sarah West, who introduced her to Ballet West. At

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the time, Sarah was on the Board of Directors.

Today, she is the Director of Development for the Company. Sarah invited Peggy to a performance, one of the first ballets that Peggy had seen in many years. “I immediately recognized the beauty and talent of the Company, and for myself personally, I had this deep ache in my heart that I knew I was right where I was supposed to be,” Peggy recounted. “I’ve seen many Nutcrackers, but I’ve never seen as good of a production as Ballet West’s. It is truly a treasure.”

That performance led to becoming a season subscriber, where Peggy fell in love with Ballet West. “I met a group of Park City folks and we would carpool down the mountain for performances, have dinner, and then enjoy a performance. It was tremendous.”

“I was beginning to see how much of an effect Ballet West’s performances were having on Peggy,” said Sarah. “When I see guests who are having such visceral reactions to what they see on stage, I like to invite them to become more invested into our family. For some people, that is volunteering at an event. For others, it means joining our Membership program.” For Peggy, it was a little more elevated. “She had talked about what an enormous effect dancing as a child had on her whole life, and I thought, perhaps she’d want to give a scholarship to a young dancer.” Not only did Peggy agree to do that, she also wanted to sponsor the new Ballet West Academy campus

in Park City, which will open its doors this summer in Kimball Junction. “This marries several passions for Peggy: her love of Park City, mentoring children, and, of course, nurturing ballet. It is wonderful fit,” said Sarah.

“I went to the school, and it just reconnected me to my childhood,” said Peggy. “It was light and airy with lots of tiny ballerinas running around.

I was inspired to help however I could.” Peggy Bergmann’s gift to the Academy will allow for a centrally-located presence in Park City, one that gives children access to world-renowned ballet instruction along the Wasatch back. The Academy will have workshops for young dancers, intensives for older students, as well as morning and evening classes for adults. “What Peggy has done sustains the arts and artists of our community.

But, I believe gifts large or small, anyone who donates time or money, is helping this art form to flourish,” said Sarah.

Along with Peggy Bergmann’s gift that allows Ballet West to open a new campus in Park City this summer, she is also a member of the Founder’s Circle where she sponsors Demi Soloist Katlyn Addison. “I had noticed Katlyn’s powerful, striking, and distinctive dancing since I first starting attending Ballet West’s performances,” said Peggy, “I am very proud to have the opportunity to sponsor Katlyn. She is equally beautiful on and off stage—a true ballerina.”

Peggy’s personal renaissance in ballet is a testament to the inspirational power of this art form. It can heal and renew one’s soul and connect us to ourselves, our history, and our humanity. As Peggy said, “Ballet has always been a part of my life. I’m blessed to be so closely re-connected with it, and with Ballet West. My heart is full.”

demi soloist katlyn addison | photo by beau pearson

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cati snarr a perfect ten From wrangling hundreds of children during The Nutcracker to producing the Super Bowl halftime show, Cati Snarr has had a particularly fascinating life. She’s traveled the world and worked with the biggest names in entertainment. Newly installed as the Principal of the Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy in Park City, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Cati.

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Starting with her first role at 11-years old, Cati performed every single part in The Nutcracker,

fall of the Soviet Union. “It was really chaotic,” said Cati. “We had to stay in an asylum

except for the buffoon—which she greatly regrets. She fondly remembers Ballet West founder Mr. Willam Christensen tapping the studio floor with his cane to keep the children dancing in-tune with the music.

that also had a hostel attached. It was worrisome to say the least.” She successfully returned to the states and from there watched the transformation from the safety of her own home!

At just 15 years old, Cati took a job in Ballet West’s main Company and danced until she was 22. She embarked on many tours with the Company, including the Kennedy Center, Denver, and St. Louis. Because she was still in high school, the Children’s Ballet Mistress and even union crew members would help her with schooling. Peter Christie, then a dancer, would “take good care of me, he always had one eye out for me.”

Cati received her Bachelor’s degree from BYU in Physical Education with a Sports emphasis.

If that seems odd, it’s because at the time, the only way to graduate in ballet was through the Physical Education program. The upside was she became versatile in a wide variety of dance, including, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, and Musical Theater.

In 1992, Cati was in the Soviet Union at the early age of 22, learning other cultures of dance, taking many classes, and performing all over the country. The dancing tour of the country coincided with the beginning of the

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In 2001, she was asked to choreograph the Opening Ceremony for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, for which she not only won an Emmy Award®, but she also became friends with uber-producer, director, and choreographer, Kenny Ortega.

Through her friendship with Mr. Ortega, Cati has choreographed scenes in Walt Disney’s Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, the High School Musical franchise, Legally Blonde II, as well as Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, a movie starring Kristen Stewart and Vin Diesel, due to be released in November.

Cati has also choreographed a slew of live television events, including the Tony Awards®, MTV Video Music Awards, NHL, NCAA, and the Super Bowl halftime show for several years. She has helped Beyonce, Madonna (“a true professional,” Cati said), and Katy Perry, all prepare for their moment in front of 120 million people. Remember those two sharks flanking Katy Perry during Super Bowl XLIX in

BALLET WEST ACADEMY CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Phoenix? Well, Cati had prepared two local hip hop dancers for that role for four weeks, but at the last moment, Ms. Perry felt more comfortable with her own dancers next to her, which led to some awkward shark moments!

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For more than 20 years, Ballet West has participated in the Berlin Cultural Dance Exchange, which sends students from Utah to the Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin (Berlin State Ballet School) for an immersive two week experience. This program is directed by Sharee Lane, a past staff member of Ballet West, and currently an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Modern Dance.

Heather Thackeray, Children’s Ballet Mistress, accompanied three trainees—Madeline Kendall, Colton Rodgers, Timmorie Freeman— and former Ballet West II dancer Zeek Wright for this unique, oneof-a-kind learning experience. While Heather taught the German students, Ballet West dancers embedded themselves with German students and teachers to learn composition and technique. The program has proven to be a valuable experience for furthering global education and expanding learning opportunities abroad for students and faculty from both locations. Next year, students of the Berlin School come to Utah to reverse the experience!

Cati grew up in Utah, and says much of her drive comes from her parents, a nurse and a doctor. “They taught perfectionism, but without being emotional or judgmental.

They really wanted us to do our best, and they instilled a belief that through education, we could accomplish great things.”

As Ballet West Children’s Ballet Mistress for almost a decade, Cati said she has worked with more than 10,000 ballet students and children’s Nutcracker casts. Teaching Mr. C’s Nutcracker choreography to children has “been an honor. This year was one of my favorites. I enjoyed the process and the children, as I knew it might be my last year being so hands-on.”

10 The Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy opens in July, and Cati Snarr could not be more excited to be the first Principal. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity. I’m already scheduling teachers and classes, as well as reviewing budgets. I know the community and the people, and I know they are thirsty for the professionalism of Ballet West,” she said. first soloist allison debona | photo by luke isley

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academy news

THE CHRISTENSEN ACADEMY

the birthplace of ballet in america After decades of neglect, The Christensen Academy reopens this year in Brigham City, Utah.

It seems incredibly fitting that our Academy issue of Front Row should announce the re-opening of The Christensen Academy in Brigham City, Utah, the very place that Willam Christensen, the founder of Ballet West, learned how to dance.

In 1903, when brothers Christian and Peter Christensen opened a dance and music center in Brigham City, they surely could not have foreseen the building would one day be viewed as the literal and figurative birthplace of American classical ballet.

Christian’s sons—Harold, Willam, and Lew— would all become pioneers in the world of ballet.

When they left Utah, they traveled the United States on the Vaudeville circuit, introducing countless American audiences to classical ballet.

Harold would become one of the great American ballet teachers, while Lew became a virtuoso ballet dancer and toured the world.

Meanwhile, Willam would be the visionary of the family. In 1933, with the help of his brothers, Willam started the San Francisco Ballet, the oldest ballet company in the U.S. He returned to Utah to open the first fully-accredited ballet school at the University of Utah, and later founded Ballet West. Upon his death, Mr. C, as he was later known in life, would have obituaries printed around the globe and the San Francisco Chronicle calling him, “the Godfather of American Ballet.”

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During a press event at the Christensen Academy, Ballet West Company Archivist, Ballet Master, and one of its first

dancers, Bruce Caldwell said, “It is impossible to underestimate the significance of this building and what has been born out of it. To date, Willam Christensen’s production of The Nutcracker is the longest running in the United States, and possibly the world. He was also the first to produce full-length versions of Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Coppelia in the United States. Without the Christensen brothers, and particularly Mr. C, the ballet landscape would surely look much different.”

In 1998, the community of Brigham City was forced to do something with the building. What had once been a vibrant arts hub was more accurately described as a bird’s nest, with owls making their homes in the rafters. The building had been a bowling alley, a sewing machine factory, and later, a place for vagrants to dry off. It had seen much better days.

Luckily, Box Elder County and Brigham City officials started raising money to renovate the building, and in 2005, a grant from Representative Rob Bishop and the late Senator Bob Bennett for $1,140,800 paved the way for an ambitious renovation that took care to preserve historical elements. Other donors soon followed, including the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation.

The construction hit many roadblocks, not the least of which was the surprise revelation that the building had no solid foundation! However, work continued and preservationists were able to save the original tin ceilings and even the very wood floors on which Willam learned to dance.

Moving forward, the grand second floor will be used for events and weddings, and this December, a local dance school has reserved the space for The Nutcracker. That certainly does officially bring the Christensen Academy around full circle!

LITTLE DANCERS, GREAT REWARDS The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy continues to grow in number of students, as well as in prestige. Any day of the week, and from dawn till well past sunset, you’ll find children in studios at any one of our campuses who are learning, rehearsing, and dreaming of becoming a great dancer.

There are plenty of rewards for these dedicated dancers, some they won’t even realize until long after their ballet experience is over, such as learning respect, diligence, and collaboration. Other rewards will be immediate: meeting new friends, building self-esteem, and becoming physically stronger. One reward that comes with all that commitment is the opportunity to receive a student scholarship during the year-end student performances which just took place in June.

Ballet West scholarships are given to students based on their talent and their need, and sometimes both. Many of the scholarships are named after donors who have specifically requested their gifts go to the Ballet West Academy scholarship funds. In turn, these donors are able to take part in the selection process with Academy Director, Peter LeBreton Merz.

Below is a list of this year’s scholarship recipients. Please help us congratulate these students for their focus and dedication. We look forward to seeing them on the stage someday soon. scholarship in honor of

recipient

Mr. C

Kenedy Kallas

Bené Arnold

Emma Merrill

Peggy Bergmann

Eve Sosnowski

Mark Goldweber

Jonas Malinka-Thompson

Frederick Q. Lawson

Tayten Baker

Bruce Marks

Estella Birkinshaw

Shari H. Quinney

Kahlan Feichtenbeiner-Franson

Adam Sklute

Ann Bigelow

Krista Sorenson

Henry Winn

ACADEMY STUDENTS SHINE BRIGHT AT YAGP FINALS IN NYC After the first-ever Youth American Grand Prix was hosted by Ballet West in February to huge acclaim, more than two dozen students were advanced to the finals in New York City. The world’s largest global network of dance education and competition, YAGP reaches more than 7,000 students annually through their workshops, auditions, master classes, and competitions in 17 U.S. cities and six countries. This year, Kenedy Kallas received the Natalia Makarova Award for Excellence, and she and Colin Jacobs were named as one of the top 12 contemporary pas de deux finalists for a piece choreographed on them by Academy Director Peter LeBreton Merz. Academy students Ashleigh Richardson and Jackson Schene were named among the top 6 classical pas de duex finalists. Finally, Utah-native Garrett Smith won outstanding choreographer for “Kallas with a K,” a piece he specifically choreographed on Ms. Kallas for her performance at the YAGP Gala. Several Ballet West Academy students also received scholarships to some of the top ballet schools in the world.

gifted scholarships Merribeth Anderson

Abriel Rotzler

Merribeth Anderson

Samantha Jordan

Merribeth Anderson

Lund Fuller

Merribeth Anderson

Victor Galeana

Barbara Barrington Jones

Isabella Rasmussen

Barbara Barrington Jones

Siciliy Redd

Barbara Barrington Jones

Kassidy Walstad

Barbara Barrington Jones

Sahaja Rutledge

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FIRST NUTCRACKER DESIGNS UNVEILED! New opulent, whimsical look will take the stage in 2017 During a press conference in June, members of the Ballet West Artistic Staff unveiled a bevy of renderings and 3-D models that show the design direction of the new production of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker, which will premiere in the winter of 2017. The major update was made possible by the announcement of a $2 million gift earlier this year from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation to enhance and enrich the physical production of Mr. C’s universally loved ballet.

With work well underway, Artistic Director Adam Sklute brought together the principals of the project to brief staff, community members, and the media on the updates. Michael Andrew Currey, Vice President of Artistic and Production Operations; John Wayne Cook, Scenic Designer; David Heuvel, Costume Production Director; and newly-announced lighting designer, Jennifer Tipton discussed their progress during the press conference.

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New elements will still showcase the original choreography, while incorporating fanciful designs and special effects intended to take audiences on an even more dramatic, whimsical journey. For instance, Sklute announced that the iconic Christmas tree in Act One will grow wider and take on a 3-D effect that will truly show Clara shrinking in front of it. Also, Sklute referenced a new flying element that could whisk Clara away at the end of the show. One set piece that will not be changing is the grandfather clock, which is the only prop or set piece from Mr. C’s first Nutcracker production in Salt Lake. According to Sklute, “During his lifetime, Mr. C. frequently updated The Nutcracker to keep it fresh and alive, but he maintained the framework and charm of the story, which kept audiences coming back every year. Our intention is to keep the choreography exactly the same, while updating the physical production.”

Mr. C’s granddaughter, as well as Ballet West’s Director of Development, Sarah West, also announced that the Company would soon be launching a campaign to allow the public to be personally invested in the new production of The Nutcracker. Some of the available opportunities will include naming rights of specific costumes, with the donor’s name sewn into the garment, or having a family’s name displayed on the back of set pieces. There will be a variety of ways for donors to be part of the history of The Nutcracker! To stay up-to-date on the progress of the new production, and to learn how you can be personally invested and involved, visit: balletwest.org/nutcracker2017.

donors

Each issue of the Front Row will feature a listing of current Heritage Club and Founder's Circle patrons, corporate sponsors, foundation and government supporters, and new members ($350+ level) who have joined since our last publication. For a full listing of our generous donors, please visit BalletWest.org/donor-acknowledgments.

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Carol Carter

Ballet Master

Peggy Bergmann

Patricia and William Child

Marilyn and John Alleman

Judy Brady and Drew Browning

Brian Burka and Jerry Hussong

Michelle Wolfenbarger

David and Linda Irvine

Mary Bird and Lance Wood

Carol Christ

Bradley Allen

Gordon I. Irving

Merri Lee Zaba

John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Cecile and Hal Christiansen

Jeffrey Bronson anderson

Brent Johnson Marilyn Johnson

Scott Rosenbush and Cindy Zimmerman

Cheryl and Paul Huntsman

Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett

Patricia and Steve anderson

Barbara Barrington Jones

Spencer Eccles

Lucio Assis

Barbara Kipper

Deborah B. and Edward Felt

Carol Baer

Catherine and Peter Meldrum Nancy and Keith Rattie Theodore Schmidt Beano Solomon Krista and Jim Sorenson heritage club Archivist and Director Melanie Bastian Marie and Kevin Brown Barbara Clark Martha and Kent DiFiore Sue Ellis Jeanne and Alan Hall Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Katharine Lamb Sheryl and Bruce Lefavi Angela Martindale Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas andrea and John Miller Dan P. Miller Anthony and Jessica Mirabile Brian Powell Janet and Peter Richardson Bryan Riggsbee Richard Ross Katherine Scott Liz Slager Dixie and Bud Stoddard Sue and Walker Wallace Julia S. Watkins Ballet Mistress and Choreographer Lisa and Scott Altman Margaret anderson Liuda and Petras Avizonis Bonnie Jean Beesley Kathleen and andy Blank Doug Brown Carol Browning Alexis Carr

John and Joan Firmage Willis McCree and John Fromer John and Ilauna Gurr Ron Hansen Stephanie and Tim Harpst Scott M. Huntsman Tina Jensen Anne and Conrad Jenson

Stephen anderson

Govert Bassett Frances and Jerome Battle Suzanne and Clisto Beaty Gary Beers Alene Bentley Sharon Bertelsen Annie Binger Ginny Bostrum Kristel Bowman Carter

Jeanne Kimball

Rebecca Marriott Champion

Cynthia Lampropoulos David and Naja Lockwood Marilyn Neilson Lois and Richard Peterson Ray Pickup

Peter Dejonge and Susan Johnson G. Frank and Pamela Joklik Lou Ann and Howard Jorgensen Carol and Guy Kroesche

new and renewed members Jennifer Abouzelof Karisa and Bill Affleck John and Marilyn Alleman

Mary Jo Smith and James Kruse

Curtis Allen

Katherine P. Labrum

Elizabeth anderson

Catherine Parrish Lake Roxanne and Tony Lazzara David and Helane Leta Mary and Thomas McCarthey

Charlene anderson Eric and Judy anderson Joan and Craig anderson Mrs. Diane Armour Ann Atkaisson Kathleen Atkinson

Amalia Cochran

Marjorie and Thomas Mclaughlin

Sheri Campbell and William Baer

Joan and William Coles

Stephen Moga

William and Melissa Connelly

Sheri P. Morgan

Byron and Deborah Barkley

Susan and Charles Critchlow

Leslie Murdock

Nicole Mouskondis

Marcy Barlow Mary and Philip Barlow

Scott and Joann Narus

Joyce and John Barnes

Elizabeth and Oren Nelson

Lisa Barnes

Scott Nichols

Chris Bateman Edward and Kathy Bates

Anne Marie and Jason Portnoy

Christopher D'addario

Lee Quinney

John Eckert

Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom

Sissy Eichwald

Linda S. Pembroke

Inger Fenech

Helle and Jon Le Rette

andrea Peterson

Michael Fife

Victor S. Rickman

Diana and Joel Peterson

Tracy Frech

Ellen and Chris Rossi

Mary Ann and Thomas Bauman

Karen Freed

Jeanie Pollack

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Jeanne Potucek

Nancy Futrell

Ruth Benefiel

Pamela Parkinson and Joshua Scoby

Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner

Suzanne and David Razor

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Dave Garside

Todd Smith

Marla M. Gault

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Dee Gauss

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Jack and Sue Stahl

James Halliday

Cindy and Blake Strong Bill and Stacey SweetTabar Barbara Tanner Rick and Chris Veit Roy Vincent Linda and Brad Walton Debra Washburn Mark Weisbender Jacquelyn Wentz Marelynn and Edward Zipser

Thomas and Lisa Dunlap

Sandra Haughey Wyatt and Samantha Hepworth Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Cindy Hochhauser Connie Holbrook Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins Karen Horne Tina and Larry Howard Dixie and Robert Huefner

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Carolyn Barrani

Margaret Batson

Pamela Ann Bermen

N. Leone Rogers

Sharon and Michael Bertelsen

Shahab and Jan Saeed

Michael Bettin

Margaret P. Sargent

Rachael Blackburn

Linda and Mark Scholl

Claudette Blaes

Robert A. Schumacker

Janae Blonquist

Laura Scott

Ronald and Tracy Bolander

Claudia and David Seiter Ben and Lael Selznick Nancy and Robert Sparrer

Linda and Chris Boren Maresha Bosgieter

Diana Major Spencer

Anneli and Glen Bowen

Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry

Robert Boyle

Rachele McCarthey and Brock Vandecamp

Rodney and Carolyn Brady

Susan Warshaw

Lee and Deann Broadbent

Cynthia Washington

Robyn and Brent Brown

Betty and William Weldon

Kathrynfront and Johnrow Burnham

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Jan Buttrey

Lowell Finney

Sandra Jarvis

James Ford

Elisa Jenny

Carol Kramer and Jay Mckinney

Elodie Payne

Ms. Leslie Calvert Beverly Campbell

John Fortuna Barbara and Rex Frazier

Heather Mcmaster

Ms. Sherlene Perkins

Brett Campbell

Phyllis Brock and Rachelle Johnson

Autumn Mcknite

Richard and Judith Cannon

Janet Goldstein Fuller

Bernice and Jones

Michael Mcmillan

Judy Jones

Sharon D. Carrier

Nancy Futrell

Patricia and John Mcnamara

Corey Carroll Will Chamberlain Robyn Chandlier Barbara Christensen Michele Christiansen

Susie Funk Christine Gailey Bryson and Jan Garbett Ruth Gardner Mitzi Garland

Kevin and Gaye Clark

Martin and Sheila Gelman

Patricia Clay

Cathy and Larry Gelwix

Patricia Clay

andree George

James and Sherise Clayton

Amy Geroso

Richard Clegg Elisa Clements

Diane anderson and Karen Glick

Richard and Julia Codell

Jeanette Glover

Karen Coleman

James C. Gorac

Joann Colin

Vickie and Gary Greaves

Joe Conder

Nena Germany Greer

Peter and Heather Cooke

Marie and William Griffith

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Constance Metherell

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Suzy Mihalopoulos

Timotha Ann Kent

Elia Miller

Marvin and Lois Kimball

Dr. Michaela Mohr

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John Bogart and Carola Mone

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Laree Prisbrey Brent Rammell Nancy Rapoport Anne Rasmussen

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Marian and Dale Rees

Janis Moore Mrs. Sheila Hayes Moore

Tammy and Randy Richards

Ms. Sue Morgan

Melissa Rideout

Patricia and James Morgan

Brooke anderson and Shay Rigby

Julie Morriss

Wilma Corkery and John Ripley

Susan and Barry Mortenson

Barbara and John Reid

Delbert and Rebecca Ririe

Genevieve Maire Rosol Ellen and Chris Rossi

Rosann Robinson

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Debra and Stephen Guthery

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Marion Nadeau

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Janice Gygi

Lynette Lewis

Richard Nelson

Rodolphe and Paula Ruffy

Mardee Hagen

Katherine Liddle

Patricia New

Carole Rusho

Judy Hale

Charlene Lind

Karen Nichols

Robyn V. Hall

Lisa and Sean Lindberg

Debra Nielson

Leonard and Alene Russon

Stacy Hamm

Susan Long

Linda Nielson

Cynthia Hamman

Delia Loosle

Ruth and Phillip Novak

J. and Cassandra Hansen

Hank Louis

Jill Nutting

Paul and Patricia Hansen

John and Georgia Loutensock

Kathy Oakley

Nina Grover

Ron and Shelley Hansen Shirley Hartman

Mark Love

Laurie and Thomas Harvey

Susan H Loving Joshua Lund

Michael and Kathryn Hayes

Donna and David Lyon

Nancy Hayes

Genevieve Atwood and Don Mabey

Carolee Hosfeld

Heidrun Mandy

Linda Hull

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Ms. Janet Ellsworth

Karen P. Hyde

Marissa Empey

Carrie Icard

Steven Eyre

Benita B Jackson

Ms. Angelina Feichko

Stephanie and Easton Jackson

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Katie Pollard

Chamonix Larsen

Beverly and Calvin Elkington

Syliva Ferguson

Ranae Pierce

Takayuki Murakami

Gideon and Jennifer Malherbe

Leah Felt

Amy Phelan

Amy G. Larsen

Mark and Wendi Holland

Mr. Robert Feldott

Ms. Jane Peterson

Jolene and Tai Riser

Elaine Brummer Hill

Eric and Shellie Eide

Kristin Marie Petersen

Matthias and Susan Mueller

Marilla Magill

Barbara Hall and John Eicholtz

L. Tom and Barbara Perry

Lisa Larriva

Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill

Ms. Annette Duzett

Keith and Donna Mercer

Tim Payne

Karen Major

Amanda Maughan Shelley and William Mcclennen

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Connie Rowland

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Oren Shepherd

Tomi Jean Jean Ossana

Richard and Lorraine Shew

Amy H. Oxman Debra Packard Caroline Siraj Paletta

Joanne Mcgillis

Dorothy Palmer

Martin and Patricia Mcgregor

Michael and Cindy Palumbo

Linda and Jim Jacobs

Mark and Annelee Mckean

Michael Paluszek

Michele Jahne

Rebecca Mckean

Jerald Jacobs

Steven Rouzer

Ronald and Camille Parker

Barbara Hamblin and Karen Shores Braden Shupe Meredith Simmons Diane B. Simons Ardean Smart Marie Smith Kim E. Smith

Patricia N. Smith

Barbara Wolin

Rae Smith

Lucy Woolshlager

John Snideman

Carolyn Wootton

Susan and Chris Snijman

Gilbert and Caren Wootton

Laverne and Karl Snow Dana and Susan Sohm Paul and Carol Sonntag Roger and Shirley Sorenson Arita and Bob Sparks Helen Stanhope Dwain and Barbara Stephenson Lou Ann Stevens James R. Stewart Gayle Stewart Judith Anne Stirrat Kim Strand Ms. Betty Streed Don and Regina Stromquist Thomas Sturgeon Briant Summerhays Julie Sumsion Sandra Swensen Juan Taveras Dr John Taylor Jeffrey Taylor Yvonne Thele Emma Louise Thurston

Richard and Marsha Workman Marjorie Young Jolene Zito

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Whole Foods Market

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ACADEMY LAUNCHES PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION This summer, parents of Academy students collaborated with Academy administrators to form the first-ever Ballet West Academy Parent’s Association. Academy parents are automatically members of the Parent’s Association, although participation is entirely voluntary. Academy Director, Peter LeBreton Merz hopes parents will want to involved which will allow them to more richly invest in their children’s dance education.

“The Parents’ Association promotes a feeling of community among both parents and students. It keeps everyone involved, informed, and with a bit of ownership. One of the exciting goals that parents have identified is to research performance opportunities for students. This allows our dancers at all levels to have more time in front of audiences and become more comfortable in performance situations.”

The organization meets quarterly at the Salt Lake City campus, but parents from all locations are welcome to attend and be involved. For more information, contact Beckie Winston, who is on the Ballet West Academy Parents’ Association Steering Committee: beckiewinston@aol.com.

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