Pre-Professional Composition Performance - March 16, 2022

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPOSITION PERFORMANCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 11:30 AM JEAN-PIERRE BONNEFOUX & PATRICIA MCBRIDE CENTER FOR DANCE

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® Charlotte Ballet Academy’s mission is to offer the highest quality of dance instruction in ballet, modern and jazz technique to students ages 3 through adult. Students have the opportunity to learn in a nurturing and structured environment that encourages individuality, creative expression, and an appreciation for the art of dance.

The Academy applies expert instruction for students who are training for professional careers in dance, as well as to those who are interested in simply experiencing the joy and benefits of dance training.

Our faculty includes distinguished former principal, soloist, and corps de ballet members from such world-renowned companies as New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and our own Charlotte Ballet. Proud to be the official school of Charlotte Ballet, Academy students benefit from opportunities to work with professional dancers and staff to gain a unique glimpse into the world of dance.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPOSITION PERFORMANCE JUST DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Maurice Mouzon MUSIC Theo Parrish COMPOSER Dan Ryan ft. Jerrald James PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE DANCERS Karsen Gresham • Katelyn Cecil • Elise Franchi • Veronica Comelek • Olivia Crosby • Amber Huggett • Sophie Allen • Charlotte Zatterstrom • Victoria Young • Lola Mayo • Gianna Morette • Gabrielle Groves

FREQUENCY CHOREOGRAPHY Amalie Chase MUSIC Haiti, Virta 1./Current 1 COMPOSER Pan Sonic PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE DANCERS Katelyn Cecil • Olivia Crosby • Gabrielle Groves • Selena Knowlton • Gianna Morette • Eva Walden • Victoria Young • Charlotte Zatterstrom

CANNOT BE UNDONE CHOREOGRAPHY Pierce Gallgher MUSIC Way Down We Go COMPOSER Jökull Jülíusson PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE DANCERS Lola Mayo • Sofia Niebuhr • Karsen Gresham • Sophie Allen • Elise Franchi • Amber Huggett • Colleen McKenzie • Sammy Portillo

WE LIKE IT HERE CHOREOGRAPHY Sarah Hayes Harkins MUSIC Snarky Puppy PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE DANCERS Amalie Chase • Eva Walden • Selena Knowlton • Alexandria Diemoz • Isabella Benton • Sofia Niebuhr • Colleen McKenzie • Sarah Phillips • Vivian LaCerda • Hannah Cherry • Luci Radke • Alex Griffith • Sammy Portillo • Pierce Gallagher

ULTRALIGHT BEAM CHOREOGRAPHY Veronica Comelek MUSIC Kanye West PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE DANCERS Hannah Cherry • Sarah Phillips • Alex Griffith • Alexandria Diemoz • Isabella Benton • Kelsey Smith • Vivian LaCerda • Luci Radke

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® STAFF Interim Artistic Director………………………………………………………Christopher Stuart Executive Director……………………………………………………………….Doug Singleton Academy Director……………………………………………………Ayisha McMillan Cravotta Academy Associate Director Pre-Professional Division………………………..Laszlo Berdo Academy Associate Director Upper School…………….………………….Kati Hanlon Mayo Academy Associate Director Lower School…………………………………..Johanna Butow Academy Business Manager………………………………….………………..Amber Bennett Academy Experience Manager……………………………….………………….Lizzy Greene Front Desk Supervisor………………………………………….………………...Tiffany Bailey Receptionist……………………………………………………………………….Lynn Hawkins Receptionist…………………………………………………………….……………Eva Walden Receptionist……………………………………………………………………….Amalie Chase Receptionist……………………………………………………………………….Ciauri Watson Administrative & Teaching Assistant………………………………………….Vivian LaCerda Chief Security Officer…………………………………………………………....Fritzy Martinez

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® FACULTY Patricia McBride – Master Teacher Emily Bowen • Leah Burge • Courtney Clarke • Jamie Clifton • Heather Ferguson • Sophie Folts Mercure • Gretchen Jax • Amber Johnson • Jenn Jones • Naimah Kisoki • Ben Kubie Mavis Scully • Kyle Shawell • Lauren Skrabalak • Alissa Getz Waller • Robin Gray Bishop • Veronica Niebuhr

CHARLOTTE BALLET PRODUCTION STAFF Production Manager………….....................Christopher Riebold Stage Manager…………………………………Melissa Robinson Technical Director…………………………....Cortney Giangrossi Lighting Designer………………………..………………Rick Moll Production Assistant………………………………….Sarah Ingel Costume Shop Manager…………………………Kerri Martinsen Wardrobe Supervisor…..…………..………………April Woerner Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor…………………….Jade Franks

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® PARENT GUILD President……………………………………………Jennifer Youse Past President…………………………………...Debbie Gresham