2018 End of the Year Program

Attila Mosolygo, Director

END OF THE YEAR PROGRAM May 31 & June 1, 2018

A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR ATTILA MOSOLYGO As I look back on my first year as Director of Grand Rapids Ballet School (GRBS), I am filled with pride as I observe all the growth and achievements the students have made since the beginning of the school year.

Their focus, hard work, and commitment to the art form will be evident as you watch them perform this evening.

I would like to thank all of the GRBS faculty members for their dedication to our students and the Grand Rapids Ballet staff for their support of the school.

A special thank you to SarahJean Bos and Mindy Mosolygo for going above and beyond in making this past year so rewarding. And finally, a thank you to all the parents, family members, and friends for continued love and support of the students in our program. Enjoy!

Attila Mosolygo, School & Junior Company Director

For more information about all the good things happening at Grand Rapids Ballet School, please visit grballet.com/school or call 616.454.4771 x17 today.

GRAND RAPIDS BALLET STAFF COMPANY Artistic Director James Sofranko Executive Director Glenn Del Vecchio Development Director Elizabeth McCarthy Musil Marketing Director Michael Erickson Production Stage Manager Mellissa Slack Costumers Sadie Rothenberg, Brennan Smith Company/Facilities Manager John Ferraro Box Office Manager Kelly Herremans Artistic Coordinator Dawnell Dryja Black Ballet Master Steven Houser Guest Services Manager Errol Shewman

SCHOOL Director & Junior Company Director Attila Mosolygo Curriculum Coordinator Mindy Mosolygo Administrator SarahJean Bos Faculty Lara Faucher, Connie Flachs, Jillian Gasper, Ednis Gomez, Steven Houser, Gina McFadden, Claire Millard, Yuka Oba, Taryn Streasick, Kara Taylor, Jessica Winter-Troutwine Pianists Ryan Blok, Kenneth Creager, Brendan Hollins, Idalmira Lopez, Mark Moran, Lonnie Ostrander Night Receptionists Mary-Ann Carpenter, Madeline Harrington

MEET OUR GRADUATING SENIORS Clara Crossley, 18; 13 years at GRBS (back row left)

Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Coat Rack in Beauty & the Beast and Glinda in The Wizard of Oz Plans for next year: Grand Valley State University to double major in Dance and Science Advice for the next generation of dancers: “You are the only you, so be yourself–and no matter what happens, be true to yourself.”

Grace Jones, 18; 14 years at GRBS (front row left) Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Lion in The Wizard of Oz and Grumpy in Snow White Plans for next year: Ball State University Advice for the next generation of dancers: “The sacrifices you make are going to be worth it. Don’t let anyone convince you that you’ll regret not being a ‘regular kid’ or a ‘regular teenager,’ because the memories you make will outweigh any football game, school club, or anything else you’re ‘missing out on.’ Be sure to make the best of it and work hard, because it’ll be over before you know it.”

Charlie Pietryga, 17; 13 years at GRBS (not pictured)

Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Clara’s Party Friend and Back Reed Flute in The Nutcracker Plans for next year: Hope College to major in Chemistry or Biology in the pre-med program and minors in Spanish and Dance Advice for the next generation of dancers: “Never give up. There will always be people better than you, but use that knowledge to be more determined and strive to be your best!”

Julia Rudlaff, 16; 5 years at GRBS (front row right)

Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz Plans for next year: Cincinnati Ballet Professional Training Division/Trainee Position Advice for the next generation of dancers: “Be confident, work hard, and don’t be afraid of anything.

You will never know what you are truly capable of if you don’t take risks and work to your fullest potential.”

Rebecca Sholler, 17; 7 years at GRBS (back row middle)

Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Good Witch of the North in The Wizard of Oz Plans for next year: Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying Engineering Advice for the next generation of dancers: “Dance to inspire.”

Rachel Walker, 18; 13 years at GRBS (back row right) Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: Robin in Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet Plans for next year: Trainee at Ruth Page Civic Ballet Advice for the next generation of dancers: “Don’t let anyone else dictate how much enjoyment you take in your dancing.”

Jessica Yoke-eng Chee, 19; 3 years at GRBS (front row middle) Favorite role/ballet danced with GRBS: The Wizard of Oz Plans for next year: Calvin College to major in Nursing and minor in Dance Advice for the next generation of dancers: “In the end, it will be the friends you make that you will remember the most.”

PERFORMANCE ORDER 5 / 6 / 7 CONTEMPORARY Choreographer: Ednis Gomez Composer: Daft Punk & Moby

BOYS 1 / BOYS 2 / YOUNG MENS Choreographer: Attila Mosolygo Composer: 129th Army Band

BALLET 1 Choreographer: Kara Taylor Composer: Bach & Schubert

3 CONTEMPORARY Choreographer: Yuka Oba Composer: Amar

BALLET 2 Choreographer: Mindy Mosolygo Composer: Joplin

BALLET 5 Choreographer: Mindy Mosolygo Composer: Mozart

BALLET 3 Choreographer: Mindy Mosolygo Composer: Vivaldi

4 CONTEMPORARY Choreographer: Ednis Gomez Composer: The EMBR

BALLET 4 Choreographer: Mindy Mosolygo Composer: Beethoven

BALLET 6 / 7 Choreographer: Attila Mosolygo Composer: Handel

STUDENTS BALLET 1

Rebecca Berna, Elle Boehringer, Violette Cooper, Ellery Dahl, Ella Fix, Mary Horrigan, Jayla Jackson, Wyatt Jacques, Petra Mark, Ethan Mathias, Emily McCarty, Vivian Mosolygo, Felicity Murphy, Kendall Nabkey, Clare Nicklow, Naomi Oldenberg, Hailey Ott, Elise Peters, Irelynne Reynolds, Giada Samsel, Luke Skrycki, Griffin Soblewski, Mia St. Bernard, Aleksandra Theule, Camilla Volovlek

BALLET 2

Adelina Berzins, Ari Besteman, Jade Carroll, Emma Christy, Ayano Clay, Lilly Coffee, Josie Costello, Gracie DeJonge, Max Friar, Xamya Jackson, Anna Johnston, Christopher Karhunen, Maria Leestma, Isabella Long, Ian Mark, Lyric McPhee, Valentine Nguyen, Caleb Oldenberg, Phoebe Oldenberg, Fiona Overdevest, Sascha Sauerer, Allison Skwarek, Gwen Sumners, Hannah Jo TenElshof

STUDENTS BALLET 3 / CONTEMPORARY

Alina Besteman, Isabel Case, Hailey Clack, Naomi Crawford, Emma DuBois, Lauren Dykstra, Kail Finkbeiner, Quinn Hane, Lucia Jacques, Teagan Kraal, Zooey Kraemer, Maya Olthouse, Sophia Stout

BALLET 4 / CONTEMPORARY

Alexander Alexiev, Lauren Batterbee, Olivia Borgula, Vivian Boyden, Nelee Butler, Racquel DuBois, Elin Escobar Forsberg, Michelle Estrada-Garcia, Cosmo Gamaggio, Hailee Jarchow, Micah Jones, Kattrina Kiselevach, Katherine Kraal, Isabella Langan, Madeline Muth, Cecilia Nguyen, Juliette Nguyen, Violet Ottenwess, Luna Pava-Gil, Bre’asia Rosado, Anna Sumners, Makayla Velderman, Madison Wilson

BALLET 5 / CONTEMPORARY

Kora Besteman, Sophia Bouwkamp, Kathleen Brouwer, Kiana Clay, Rosie Daniels, Ryese Diercks, Ella-Marie Goulet, Alexandra Hodge, Nina Kallil, Ella Rose Lennon, Anneliese Neff, Elena Victoria, Bailey Vydareny, Serafina Wagenveld, Kennedy Wolbert, Jessica Yoke-eng Chee

BALLET 6 / CONTEMPORARY

Luca Massara, Katarina Michnick, Bearenger Petrella, Lily Pietryga, Rebecca Sholler, Noelle Van Wingerden, Ellie-Rose Waldvogel

BALLET 7 / CONTEMPORARY

Clara Crossley, Grace Jones, Charlie Pietryga, Julia Rudlaff, Rachel Walker

BOYS 1

Ani Bechiri, Jacob Bradshaw, Corwin Carnes, Landon Conner, Nicholas Curnow, Dario Gates-Smith, Dirk Hanson, Allan Horrigan, Liam Katerberg-Quinn, Mark Skrycki, Ashton Soehnel, Kweku Steininger, Liev Stout, Calvin Sumners, Liam TenHoopen, Jackson Wills

BOYS 2

Lorens Bishop, Wyatt Jacques, Christopher Karhunen, Caleb Oldenberg, Luke Skrycki, Griffin Soblewski

YOUNG MENS

Teagan Kraal, Kervens Lennon, Ian Mark

ANNA JOHNSTON

SASCHA SAUERER

To begin is good.

To begin again is truly special... like you!

I am proud of your hard work and talent. May your bright smile and enthusiasm shine on for years.

Love, Mom & Dad

Mom

MARY HORRIGAN We are so proud of how hard you have worked this year and how much you have grown as a ballerina. We love you!

MADISON WILSON Thoughts, words, actions, and habits become character which leads to destiny. We are proud of your actions and character and excited for your destiny.

Love, your family

ALLAN HORRIGAN It’s been quite exciting to see how hard you’ve been working and to witness how much you’ve grown. Looking forward to seeing you perform tonight.

VIVIAN MOSOLYGO We are all so proud of you.

Your smile and dancing light up the stage!

Love, Dad, Mom, Cameron, Mimi, and Papa

LAUREN DYKSTRA

VIVIAN BOYDEN

Watching you dance all these years has given us so much joy.

Have a wonderful performance and know that we are proud of you for all your hard work.

Our dearest Vivian, we are more proud of you than you can imagine.

Your discipline and perseverance amaze us!

Love, Mom & Dad

Love, Mom, Dad & Adrian

ELIN ESCOBAR FORSBERG ¡Eres nuestro orgullo! Con tu talento y dedicación vas a lograr lo que te propongas.

Con mucho amor, Los abuelitos & Neco

SOPHIA BOUWKAMP We are so proud of you!

Mom & Dad

JOSIE COSTELLO

LYRIC McPHEE

We are so proud of your dedication to dance. You are talented, graceful, and beautiful. Keep chasing your dreams! We love you.

You dance just as gracefully through life as you do on stage.

We are so proud of you!

Mom & Dad

Love, Momma, Daddy, Bubbie & Delilah

GRAND RAPIDS BALLET SCHOOL

REBECCA SHOLLER

We salute your commitment to your students both on- and off-stage.

Congratulations on another wonderful season!

Bravo, Becca! We have loved watching you dance and become the beautiful, confident, intelligent person you are and we will cherish these memories at GRBS forever.

Jessica Yoke-eng Chee & family

SOPHIA BOUWKAMP

ELIN ESCOBAR FORSBERG

You are a beautiful dancer!

Grandma Sherry & Grandpa John

Vi är mycket stolta over dig – din talang, ditt hårda arbete och din utveckling.

Vi alskar dig!

You are a graceful dancer!

Grandma Van

Mamma, Pappa, Chester & Farmor

Season subscriptions now available. Single tickets on sale June 18, 2018. grballet.com/jrco