2025 Spring Concert
Ethereal Motion
FEATURING
Swan Lake, Act II with Guest Dancers from Saint Louis Ballet AND
It’s All About . . .
inspired by the works of Kalamazoo artist, the late Kirk Newman
Saturday, March 22 1 & 6 pm
Gull Lake Center for the Fine Arts
Richland, Michigan
Welcome . . . The Ensemble
. . . to Ethereal Motion, ft. Swan Lake, Act II We are thrilled to present a program that spans classical tradition to contemporary innovation. Experience the timeless magic of Swan Lake, Act II, a cornerstone of the ballet repertoire. This iconic work, with its ethereal beauty and poignant story of love and loss, will transport you to a world of enchantment.
The evening also features a rich selection of contemporary pieces. Artistic Director Betty Kondo brings us Homeward, a moving exploration of community and connection, set to the evocative music of Future of Forestry.
We are equally excited to showcase Figment, a new ballet-forward creation by Artistic Assistant Lauren Wertz. This innovative work, set to the vibrant sounds of Power-Haus, invites us to see music brought to life through the expressive power of dance.
Finally, we are delighted to revive It’s All About..., a piece by Artistic Director Emerita Cathleen Huling. Inspired by the remarkable artwork of the late, worldrenowned local artist, Kirk Newman, and set to the music of Mannheim Steamroller, this work offers a beautiful interplay between visual art and dance, celebrating the legacy of a beloved artist.
Ballet Arts Ensemble is grateful for your support which makes our work possible. We hope you enjoy today’s performance of Ethereal Motion!
Ellen Jarl, President Board of Directors, Ballet Arts Ensemble
A Note from the Artistic Director
Thank you for joining us for our second concert of the season, Ethereal Motion. Your ongoing support of these incredible young artists helps to strengthen the impact of dance in the greater Kalamazoo community.
From the dynamic energy and curiosity captured in the first half of the program to the light, ethereal beauty of the classical ballet in Act II, this performance will inspire a sense of wonder and awe. Together, we will explore purpose, meaning, and hope.
This performance also honors the lifelong achievements of local artist Kirk Newman, whose legacy will be celebrated later this year at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. As we all know, art brings color and vibrancy to our world which would otherwise be left dull and grey.
Once again, thank you for being here. Your presence means the world to me and to our beautiful dancers. May you leave feeling uplifted and inspired!
Betty Kondo, Artistic Director Ballet Arts Ensemble
Established in 1982 by Jerre James and Bette Joachimi, Ballet Arts Ensemble, Inc., of Kalamazoo (BAE) is a youth ballet company that provides educational and performing opportunities for its members while perpetuating the art of dance with an emphasis in ballet. Membership in the company entitles dancers to a variety of educational experiences that include working with professional choreographers, dancers, teachers, and musicians.
BAE presents two concerts each season that include full-length ballets (The Princess and the Pea, Hansel and Gretel, The 12 Dancing Princesses, Cinderella, Peter and the Wolf, The Magical Toy Shop) and mixed repertoire performances with professional dancers and choreographers that often feature excerpts from classical ballets (Les Sylphides, Coppelia, and Swan Lake). Every other year, BAE produces a full-length Nutcracker in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) and the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus. The production also features professional dancers in principal roles.
BAE has performed in numerous community events (Michigan Youth Arts Festival, KSO Family Discovery and Youth Concert Series, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ Sunday Funday, and Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Concerts) and also for schools, senior residences, and local organizations. For a number of years, BAE has provided a special outreach program for children who are patients at Bronson Hospital.
Auditions
Currently the oldest and largest youth ballet company in the Kalamazoo area, BAE holds open auditions each May. Dancers must be twelve years old, and girls must be on pointe. Ensemble members must take two classical ballet classes a week in addition to the weekly 4-hour Ensemble class/rehearsal block.
Reminders
Recording the performance • We remind you that ALL types of photography, video, and audio recording are strictly prohibited. We ask your cooperation as a courtesy to those around you and for the safety of the performers.
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The Artistic Staff
Betty Kondo
Artistic Director
Originally from Bowie (Maryland), Betty has been a professional dancer for over 15 years. She received her training at Maryland Youth Ballet and spent several summers participating in dance intensives throughout the country.
Betty began her professional career with Orlando Ballet and has since performed with many classical and contemporary ballet companies including Kansas City Ballet, Eugene Ballet, and Owen/ Cox Dance Group. She has competed and won high medals in the American Dance Competition as well as the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.
In addition to performing, she has over ten years of experience teaching ballet, pointe, contemporary, choreography, and conditioning.
Now in her second year as the Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Betty is thrilled to inspire the next generation of dancers to fall in love with ballet.
Lauren Wertz
Artistic Assistant
Lauren has been dancing at Ballet Arts School of Dance since 2001 where she studied different styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, and Cecchetti. Lauren successfully passed four grades in the Cecchetti curriculum. She was a member of Ballet Arts Ensemble (BAE) from 2012–2015
where she performed in several Nutcrackers, Cinderella, The Dinner Party, and several excerpts from a variety of classical ballets.
Lauren attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and graduated with honors as a member of Phi Theta Kappa, earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Sustainability.
She was selected as BAE’s Artistic Assistant in 2021 and enjoys serving in this position.
Jerre Locke James
Founder and Artistic Director Emerita
Jerre studied ballet with Lillian Malone in Kalamazoo, with Edna McRae in Chicago, and with Robert Joffrey and Ana Roje at Ballet Russe in New York. She was chosen by Ana Roje to train and perform with Yugoslavia’s National Company. Returning to Los Angeles, she studied with E. Loring, Oleg Tupine, and Carmelita Maracci. She also danced professionally with Hollywood Bowl Dancers, Moro-Landis, and Music Circus.
Jerre holds a Master’s Degree in theater from USC. In 1982, her interest in developing talent in young dancers led her to found Ballet Arts Ensemble. In 1997, she was awarded the Kalamazoo Community Medal of Arts; and in 2007, she became the first recipient of the Community Dance Advocacy Award bestowed by WMU Partners in Dance. A former member of the Western Michigan Cecchetti Council, Jerre is currently a member of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Partners in Dance.
Cathleen Huling
Artistic Director Emerita Cathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marietta College (Ohio). She grew up in Grand Rapids (Michigan) and studied with Sally Seven, soloist with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and founder of the Grand Rapids Civic Ballet. While in Grand Rapids, Cathleen was active with the Civic Theatre and summer stock’s Circle Theatre.
A teacher of ballet at Ballet Arts from 1982 to 2023, Cathleen became co-owner of the studio in 1991 until 2022. In 2001, she became Artistic Director of Ballet Arts Ensemble (BAE) after serving as performer and Ballet Mistress since 1982. Her love for ballet is reflected in BAE’s repertoire. Her choreography has frequently been selected for performances with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, most notably The Nutcracker. Her movie choreography debut can be seen in Cherry—filmed in Kalamazoo and featured at the 2010 Saugatuck Waterfront Film Festival. In 2016, Cathleen received the WMU Partners in Dance Community Dance Advocacy Award that celebrates significant accomplishments in advancing and supporting dance in the greater Kalamazoo area through volunteerism, artistic achievement, teaching, and administrative leadership.
Members of the Ensemble
Lilla Baublis
Fourth year in BAE
Junior
Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Area
Math and Science Center
Greta Brink
Second year in BAE.
Sophomore Homeschooled
Jillian Bruinekool
Second year in BAE
Sophomore
Gull Lake High School
Millie Chappa
APPRENTICE
First year in BAE
Freshman
Loy Norrix High School
Claire Devers
Fourth year in BAE
Junior
Gobles High School
Anna Gleaton
Fourth year in BAE
Junior
Kalamazoo Central
High School
Evan Gorman
APPRENTICE
First year in BAE
Freshman
Loy Norrix High School
Eva Halley Fourth year in BAE
Senior
Kalamazoo Christian High School
Marta Kellam
APPRENTICE
First year in BAE Freshman
Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Area
Math and Science Center
Kira Kessen Fourth year in BAE
Senior
Paw Paw High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Abbey Morgan Second year in BAE
Sophomore Homeschooled and Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Banning Paschich Third year in BAE
Sophomore
Portage Northern High School
Cecilia Puente
APPRENTICE
First year in BAE Freshman
Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Maggie Scavarda Fourth year in BAE
Sophomore
Loy Norrix High School
Rain Standish
Second year in BAE
Sophomore Loy Norrix High School
Isabelle Tai
Fourth year in BAE
Senior
Portage Northern High School and Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Lia The Second year in BAE
Sophomore
Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Area
Math and Science Center
Marcella Thomas
APPRENTICE
First year in BAE
Eighth Grade
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Mary Wolf Fifth year in BAE
Senior
Mattawan High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Hope Zduniak
Third year in BAE
Senior
Kalamazoo Central High School
Lori Wilson Odette
About the Guest Artists
began dancing at Ballet Lubbock (TX) and continued training at The Rock School for Dance Education where she was a finalist in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix. She appeared in the Stars of Today Gala at City Center in New York and danced with Charlotte Ballet (NC) under director JeanPierre Bonnefuex and Patricia McBride. Before joining Saint Louis Ballet (MO) in 2008, she performed across China with Long Beach Ballet (CA).
Since then, Lori has danced numerous leading roles in full-length classics such as Cinderella (Cinderella), Odette/Odile (Swan Lake), and Kitri (Don Quixote). She has also performed principal roles in Balanchine ballets such as Serenade, Allegro Brilliante, and Who Cares? and appeared in Twyla Tharp’s The Storyteller and Nine Sinatra Songs. Lori originated roles in ballets by numerous choreographers and partnered with director Gen Horiuchi in many of his original works. She danced the title role in Brian Enos’ Alice in Wonderland in 2021; was the leading ballerina in Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction and Christopher Wheeldon’s The American; and was featured in Gerald Arpino’s Reflections and Miriam Mahdaviani’s Correlazione She has choreographed original works for Saint Louis Ballet—Night Rise and Escape—and returned to Ballet Lubbock for the ninth year as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Sean
Sessions
Prince Siegfried is originally from Baltimore (MD) and is currently a dancer with Saint Louis Ballet (MO). Since joining Saint Louis Ballet, he has performed numerous featured roles including Prince Desire, Sugar Plum Cavalier, and the Second Pas de Deux in Christopher Wheeldon’s Within The Golden Hour. Alongside the classics, he has originated numerous roles in contemporary work such as Emery LaCrone’s Agile Episodes and Kam Sander’s The Obedient Ones. Outside of performing, Sean has choreographed original works for Saint Louis Ballet, Alabama Ballet, and for schools and independent artists. Before dancing with Saint Louis Ballet, he appeared with Suzanne Farrell Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet’s Second company.
Kirk Newman (1926-2017), artist and educator, is world renown for his figurative sculpture. Life was the source of his art and by representing the human figure, he was able to broaden public awareness and appreciation for the arts. From figurative realism and portraiture to his satirical shadow figures, Kirk depicted man in an ever changing, modern society. His legacy in Kalamazoo is visible today with bronze figures gracing local parks and an art school established at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. As an artist, a teacher, and a school director, he believed art can and should be a participatory experience. The Kirk Newman Art School at the KIA continues his vision as a community-focused arts program offering classes for all ages.
2024-25 Ballet Arts Ensemble Members
Program
Homeward
Choreography: Betty Kondo
Music: Homeward by Future of Forestry
Homeward explores our natural need for connection and support as we move through life’s ups and downs. It highlights how, through both the happy moments and the tough times, we’re never really alone. Each step we take is shared with others, walking together through life’s journey. Home isn’t just a place— it’s the people we surround ourselves with, helping each other find what truly matters. Homeward reminds us of the warmth and strength we find in community and how it carries us through every twist and turn.
Lilla Baublis, Greta Brink, Jillian Bruinekool, Claire Devers, Kira Kessen, Abbey Morgan, Banning Paschich, Maggie Scavarda, Rain Standish, Isabelle Tai, Mary Wolf
Figment
Choreography: Lauren Wertz
Music: Figment by Power-Haus
A ballet-forward piece that invokes the audience to feel the music come to life through the dance’s movements.
Millie Chappa, Anna Gleaton, Evan Gorman, Eva Halley, Marta Kellam, Cecilia Puente, Marcella Thomas, Hope Zduniak
In Creases (excerpt)
Choreography: Justin Peck
Music: Philip Glass
Lori Wilson, Sean Sessions
It’s All About . . .
Choreography: Cathleen Huling
Music: Mason Williams and Mannheim Steamroller Background Presentation: Celia Baublis
Each section is inspired by artwork created by the world renowned local artist Kirk Newman (1926-2017).
. . . Balance
Lilla Baublis, Greta Brink, Jillian Bruinekool, Millie Chappa, Anna Gleaton, Evan Gorman, Eva Halley, Marta Kellam, Kira Kessen, Abbey Morgan, Cecilia Puente, Maggie Scavarda, Rain Standish, Marcella Thomas, Mary Wolf, Hope Zduniak
. . . Ballerinas
Claire Devers, Banning Paschich, Isabelle Tai
. . . Beautiful PeoPle
Lilla Baublis, Greta Brink, Jillian Bruinekool, Millie Chappa, Claire Devers, Anna Gleaton, Evan Gorman, Eva Halley, Marta Kellam, Kira Kessen, Abbey Morgan, Banning Paschich, Cecilia Puente, Maggie Scavarda, Rain Standish, Isabelle Tai, Marcella Thomas, Mary Wolf, Hope Zduniak interMission
Swan Lake, Act II
Choreography: Traditional after Marius Petipa Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
At a lakeside, Prince Siegfried encounters a magnificent flock of swans. In awe, he aims his crossbow when suddenly one of the swans is transformed into a beautiful woman. It is Odette, Queen of the Swans. The prince is captivated by her soulful countenance and starts to approach her, but she becomes frightened and turns from him. When he assures her that he means no harm, Odette reveals to him that she and her companions have been placed under a spell: by day they are condemned to take the form of swans and only at night can they regain their human shapes. This spell can only be broken if a man promises his love and remains faithful to that vow.
Odette, the Swan Queen
• Lori Wlson
Prince Siegfried • Sean Sessions
LittLe SwanS • Claire Devers, Kira Kessen, Maggie Scavarda, Isabelle Tai
Big SwanS • Lilla Baublis, Anna Gleaton, Eva Halley
cOrPS de BaLLet
• Greta Brink, Jillian Bruinekool, Millie Chappa, Evan Gorman, Abbey Morgan, Marta Kellam, Banning Paschich, Cecilia Puente, Rain Standish, Marcella Thomas, Mary Wolf, Hope Zduniak
Upcoming BAE Productions
Carmen Excerpts
Captivating rhythms and stunning dances highlight the fiery score by Bizet.
BAE dancers perform with members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 7:30 pm
Miller Auditorium
Tickets are on sale at the Tyler-Little Community Box Office in the Epic Center. Phone 269.250.6984
BAE dancers perform with members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, November 22, 2025 • Two peformances
Miller Auditorium
Tickets go on sale in August 2025 at KalamazooSymphony.com
Production Staff
Artistic Director • Betty Kondo
Artistic Assistant
• Lauren Wertz
Stage Manager • Savannah Draper
Administrative Assistant • Nicole Bruinekool
Costuming • Carla Baublis, Jen Gorman
Scenery and Props
Backstage Coordinator
• Betty Kondo, Lauren Wertz
• Kate Scavarda
Boutique • Danielle Chappa, Linnaea Thomas
Flower Sales • Yu-Lien The
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
• Julie Devers, Katherine Ransbottom
Photographer • Julie Stroh
Videographer
Poster Distribution
Promotion and Program Design
Proofreaders
Publicity and Public Relations
Sponsorships and Program Advertising
Ticketing and Vouchers
Ushers
• Ramos Media 616
• Kate Scavarda
• David H. Smith
• Dorothy Giovannini, Mary B. Williams
• Renée Belloli, Margaret Huling, David H. Smith
• Margaret Huling
• David H. Smith
• Members of the Rotary Club of Gull Lake Area
Volunteers • BAE Families and Friends
Staff for Gull Lake Center for the Fine Arts
Auditorium Manager • Sam Snow
House Manager
• Emily McKee
Ballet Arts Ensemble Board of Directors
officers Ellen Jarl president
Margaret Huling
vice president
Melissa Kendal recording secretary
David H. Smith
corresponding secretary
Erin Rafferty treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS
Renée Belloli
Kate Scavarda
Elise Voinaroski
Lauren Wertz
Mary B. Williams
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Betty Kondo
HONORARY DIRECTOR
Gretchen Becker
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EMERITA
Jerre Locke
James
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EMERITA
Cathleen Huling
Support for today’s performance has been received from the following organizations:
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
Would you like to sponsor a BAE performance and get your name in lights? Explore options by requesting more information at info@BalletArtsEnsemble.org.
Financial Contributors
We are grateful to the following individuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations for contributions made to Ballet Arts Ensemble as of March 13, 2025.
Please report errors regarding your donation to Board Corresponding
Secretary David H. Smith at tophat5678@charter net
FRIEND
Anonymous
In Honor of Kira Kessen
In Honor of Rain Sandish
Uncle Tom and Aunt Pam
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Renee Acker
In Honor of Kira Kessen
Stacey Belanger
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Manfred and Michelle Bengsch
Kelly Collins
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Tina Gorter
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Brooke Heck
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Jacquelyn Hobson
In Honor of Rain Standish
Janelle Holland
Nancy Jamgochian
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Martin J. Janssen
Amelia Katanski
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Melissa Kendal
Emily Kessen
In Honor of Kira Kessen
Kelly L. Krause
Jane Leavens
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Melanie Lockett
In Honor of Rain Standish
John and Karen McDonald
In Honor of Claire Devers
Phil Oretsky
Kristen J. Perso
In Honor of Greta Brink
Cindy Snyder
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Kaitie Janecke Soltesz
In Honor of Melissa Kendal
Deb Swingle
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
John and Karen Tanner
David Whitaker
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Roger Whitaker
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Margaret Wiedenhoeft
In Honor of Rain Standish
Simone Wright
In Honor of Rain Standish
Corinne Wright
In Honor of Rain Standish
ASSOCIATE
Anonymous
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Aunt Cindy and Uncle Ron
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Nana and Papa
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Sue Avers
In Honor of Kira Kessen
Robert J. Baker and Lynette Baker
Carla and Alan Baublis
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Susan Bryman
In Honor of Mila Rose Rodgers
Laura Coover
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Dan and Nancy Crampton
Gwen Eberts
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Federico Elizondo
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Jessica Feltes
In Honor of Abbey Morgan
Shirley Fleming
In Honor of Evan Gorman
Ellen Foley
In Honor of Millie Chappa
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Molly and Hannah Geerlings
In Honor of Derek Geerlings
Judi Holland
Bob Horman
In Honor of Evan Gorman
Patricia Huiskamp
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Patricia Karsen
In Honor of Melissa Kendal
Yvonne E. Keener and Richard L.
Luedecking
In Honor of Lauren Wertz
Steve and Jen Kessen
In Honor of Kira Kessen
Randy Kleinheksel
In Honor of Greta Brink
Deb and Mike Kosko
In Honor of Evan Gorman
Erik Krogh
In Honor of Jerre Locke James
Michael and Laurie Ladewski
In Honor of Claire Devers
Elaine Lui and Johnny Tai
In Honor of Isabelle Tai
Amal Mansour
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Elizabeth Mehta
Paul and Ruth Minert
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Laura and Alan Monk
Natalie Nave
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Pete Nave
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Sue Nave
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Thelma J. Noble
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Cheryl O’Neill
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Harrison G. Orr
In Memory of Gloria Savitt
Maria A. Perez-Stable
In Memory of Eugene Mills
Kathy J. Piper
Savannah Robert
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Lisa and Gonzalo Rodriguez
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Pete and Dawn Scavarda
In Honor of Magge Scavarda
David H. and Lucile V. Smith
Michele Stys
In Honor of Evan Gorman
Tara Sullivan
In Honor of Claire Devers
Marilyn M. Wilson
In Memory of Vicki Smith
Darius A. Wright
In Honor of Rain Standish
BENEFACTOR
Anonymous
In Honor of Kira Kessen
In Honor of Maggie Scavarda
Anonymous
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Lisa Diane Allen
In Honor of Evan Gorman
Brenda Bachmann
Paul Ballard
In Memory of Larry Ballard
Anthony Baublis
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Larry and Deb Bauss
Lorrie and Jack Bley
Allison Brink
In Honor of Greta Brink
Ben and Jenn Brink
In Honor of Greta Brink
Rachel Diekman
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Randall W. and Diane M. Eberts
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Greg Fitzgerald
Sue Grossman
Ronald and Bette Hall
Colette Heusinkveld
Daniel and Jordyn (Geiger)
Hildebrand
Andrea and Steve Houseman
Margaret Huling
Steven and Laura Jaeger
Dan and Nan Janecke
In Honor of Melissa and Corey Kendal
Ralph Jarl
Judy Jolliffe
Mitchell M. Klein
Ashley (Rop) and Jack McCloskey
Joyce McNally
Fernando and Denise Montilla
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Michael and Sue Nave
In Honor of Millie Chappa
Elle Nendorf
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Matt and Erin Rafferty
Stacey Replinger
In Honor of Maggie Huling
Deborah Robichaud
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Jim Rojeski and Susan Carter
Barry and Jane Rooks Ross
In Honor of Cathleen Huling
Judith Shamu
In Honor of Margaret Samu
Sherwood Snyder
In Honor of Jerre Locke James
Betsy and Dennis Stalker
Hans and Alicia Stark
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Doreen Thomas
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Edward Thomas
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Linnaea and John Thomas
Miri Wexler
In Honor of Marcella Thomas
Mary Whitehead
In Honor of Jillian Bruinekool
Ruth Wiser
PATRON
Anonymous
In Honor of Marta Montilla Kellam
Dan and Cathy Huling
Michael and Janis Leinwand
Mike Salbenblatt
Sharon Whitaker
In Honor of Lilla Baublis
Todd and Kristi Wolf
In Honor of Mary Wolf
SPONSOR
Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund
Glenn and Vicki Brink
In Honor of Greta Brink
Dorothy Giovannini
Carol Haenicke
In Memory of Diether H. Haenicke
David and Beth Jarl
George and Valerie Opdyke
Gustavo and Anne Puente
In Honor of Cecilia Puente
Brian and Jody Wertz
FOUNDATION
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation
Fetzer Institute
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund
National Endowment for the Arts
Tyler-Little Family Foundation
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Bank of America
Hemenway Wealth Management
Little Sprout Children’s Boutique
PayPal Giving Fund
Senneca Holdings
Stryker Corporation
Zhang Financial LLC.
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This image is based on Kalamazoo Artist, the late Kirk Newman’s sculpture Nancy. It is from an earlier Ballet Arts Ensemble staging of It’s All About . . ..