2022 Preparatory Showcase Program

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® PREPARATORY SHOWCASE Saturday, May 7, 2022 Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance

9:30 AM Creative Movement 11 AM Pre-Ballet 12:30 PM Beginning Ballet

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 age 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.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT SHOWCASE Tuesday Creative Movement INSTRUCTOR Gretchen Jax ASSISTANTS Sofia Niebuhr, Kelsey Smith DANCERS Tara Wareesangtip · Claire Grise · Charlotte Macmeekin · Eleanor Macmeekin · Lola Hale Lincoln-Grace Johnson · Harper Dixon · Nya Kisoki · Brielle Moore · Scarlett Keller · Luna Prelipp

Saturday Creative Movement INSTRUCTOR Gretchen Jax ASSISTANT Vivian LaCerda DANCERS Ruth Heller · Audrey Schultz · Zelie Jones · Aerith Broadnax · Coeburn McAlister · Winter Holder

Saturday Creative Movement INSTRUCTOR Veronica Niebuhr ASSISTANT Sophia Alsaudi DANCERS Hazel Kopecky · Audrey Kraich · William Goettke · Audrey Gibson · Maya Witt · Stella Bishop · Anne Bonasera · Amelia Kunis · Charlotte Nhem · Eloise Manske · Natalie Piatak · Layla Lowery

PRE-BALLET SHOWCASE Tuesday Pre-Ballet INSTRUCTOR Gretchen Jax ASSISTANT Elyn Jenkins DANCERS Caroline Grise · Gille Imoudu · Sophia Kennard · Kensington Keller Ryan Stuart · A’Nori Carter-Green · Lekha Sircar-Dodson

Wednesday Pre-Ballet INSTRUCTOR Gretchen Jax ASSISTANT Kate Schulman DANCERS Elizabeth Crittendon · Charlotte Vap

Saturday Pre-Ballet INSTRUCTOR Veronica Niebuhr ASSISTANT Ella Mertz DANCERS Lane Girard · Harlow Cole · Margaret Leskanic · Liya Mettel · Natalie Venegas-Mendoza · Lilly Grace Souther · Daniella Nanterne · Belle McDonald · Gabriella Pareja · Lillian Chana · Anne Marie Rolfes

BEGINNING BALLET SHOWCASE Wednesday Beginning Ballet INSTRUCTOR Veronica Niebuhr ASSISTANT Alyssa Tyson DANCERS Phoebe Young · Adelyn Coleman · Lia Ruschmann · Viktoria Toro · Zavia McPherson · Major Muise · Emma Katelyn Hicks · Finnley Ince · Sophia Kuropas

Monday Beginning Ballet INSTRUCTOR Sophie Folts Mercure ASSISTANT Simona Escobar DANCERS Chloe Brown · Abigail Taylor · Lilah Grace Johnson · Maeve Ryan · Claire Cawthorne · Charlotte Criswell · Reynolds Gray · Sahana O’Brien · Katelynn Watson · Eliza Matthews · Charlotte Travers

Saturday Beginning Ballet INSTRUCTOR Leah Burge ASSISTANT Lily Pena DANCERS Kathryn Norton · Julia Doukas · Madeline Wright · Zia Hibma · Violet Hagedorn · Lucy Nhem Penelope Kunis · Beatrix Pettigrew · Peyton Keller · Amani Nixon · Charlotte Layne

CHARLOTTE BALLET ACADEMY® STAFF Artistic Director……………………………………………………………..……Alejandro Cerrudo 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 Chief Security Officer……………………………………….………………..……..Fritzy Martinez

ACADEMY FACULTY Patricia McBride – Master Teacher Emily Bowen Wiley · Leah Burge · Courtney Clarke · Jamie Clifton · Heather Ferguson Sophie Folts Mercure · Gretchen Jax · Amber Johnson · Jenn Jones · 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