2023-2024 Season: Program 3 – Moments of Meaning

Program 3 | Sarasota Opera House

MOMENTS of

MEANING

Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

DEC 15 7:30 PM

DEC 16 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Joseph Volpe

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the theater and to this enchanting program, Moments of Meaning, which is filled with beauty, power, and the timeless artistry of ballet.

Program 3 promises to be a breathtaking showcase of two extraordinary ballets. We open with the renowned classical masterpiece Theme and Variations by the iconic George Balanchine, a choreographic gem that captures the essence of elegance and precision. Balanchine's ability to weave intricate patterns of movement is truly extraordinary, and I am confident that you will be captivated from the very first note to the final curtain call.

Following Theme and Variations, we are privileged to present In the Upper Room by the visionary choreographer Twyla Tharp and renowned composer Philip Glass. Glass's music, a perfect marriage of rhythm and emotion, elevates Tharp's choreography to new heights, creating an experience that transcends the boundaries of dance and music. What makes this ballet particularly special for me is that I am honored to share a personal connection with Philip. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with him, and his contributions to the world of music continue to leave an indelible mark on the arts.

Before we delve into this evening's artistic feast, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for gracing us with your presence. Your unwavering support is the lifeblood of The Sarasota Ballet, and it is through your attendance, enthusiasm, and generosity that we continue to thrive and bring exceptional performances to our community.

As we approach the end of the year, a season of giving and reflection, I encourage you to consider supporting The Sarasota Ballet. Your contributions make it possible for us to nurture and showcase the incredible talent that graces our stage, ensuring that the magic of ballet remains an integral part of our cultural tapestry.

Once again thank you for joining us tonight, enjoy the performance and here's to many more moments of meaning in the years to come.

Program 3 | Sarasota Opera House

MOMENTS of

MEANING

Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

DEC 15 7:30 PM

DEC 16 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM

Program Sponsor

Paul and Sharon Steinwachs

Performance Sponsors Theme and Variations

Bill and Linda Mitchell

Eleanor Schmidt In Loving Memory of Bert Schweigaard-Olsen

In the Upper Room

Wendy and Jim Cox

Sherry and Mike Guthrie

Co-Sponsors Theme and Variations

In the Upper Room

Charmian and Earl Noel

Tina and Rick Lieberman

Marilyn and Steve Rothschild

In Loving Memory of Masayasu Tamatani

Rose Marie Proietti Gail and Skip Sack

Media Sponsor

TH E SA RASOTA BA L LET Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri

Director Iain Webb

Executive Director Joseph Volpe

Principals Jessica Assef, Marijana Dominis, Macarena Gimenez, Ricardo Graziano, Jennifer Hackbarth, Maximiliano Iglesias, Ricardo Rhodes, Luke Schaufuss Character Principal

Ricki Bertoni

First Soloists Anna Pellegrino, Daniel Pratt Soloists Evan Gorbell, Yuki Nonaka, Lauren Ostrander, Ivan Spitale Coryphée Sierra Abelardo, Willa Frantz, Sammuel Gest, Dominique Jenkins, Emelia Perkins, Paige Young Corps de Ballet Isabella Benton, Cooper Blankenburg, Kennedy Falyn Cassada, Mihai Costache, Olivia Dugan, Israel Ellis, Joshua Fickling, Josh Fisk, Javier Gutierrez Cuervo, Mark Hare, Lucia Hartvig, Andrea Marcelletti, Jordan Micallef, Alessandra Nova, Bel Pickering, Gabriella Schultze, Samantha Stillwell, Juliano Weber Apprentices Joseph Boswell, Anna Victoria Camacho, Savannah Campbell, Nina Reis, Hailey Stinchcomb, Jessica Templeton, Emmanuelle Watkins Studio Company Tricia Carmody, Haley Dale, Wyatt Dodd, Stephanie Drenckhahn, Joe Huberty, Ella Lau, Riley Putnal, Noah Rodenberger, Cameron Smith, Pearl Smith, Tia Wenkman Company Staff Melissa L. McCoy Kristie Cox

Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer Finance & HR Director

Jason W. Ettore

General Manager

Lauren Stroman Rachael Fisk Sara Kious

Development Director Board & Patron Engagement Manager Special Events Coordinator

Amy Wensley Katherine Knowles

Development Associate Grants Manager

Jeanne Leo Mikenna Bowers

Marketing Director Marketing Coordinator

Meybis Chavarria Heyckal Taveras

Video & Graphic Designer Graphic Designer

Rod Kelly

Box Office & House Manager

Bryan Lewis

Box Office Associate

Leslie Van Brink Amy Miller Barbara Epperson

Company Manager Finance / Office Manager Executive Assistant

William Ingramm John Johnson

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Victoria Hulland Octavio Martin Ricardo Graziano

Artistic Assistant to the Directors Ballet Master Resident Choreographer

Ethan Vail Jerry Wolf Brienne Cooper Diana Childs

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Christopher Hird Dierdre Miles Burger Jennifer Welch Cudnick Lauren Taylor Ashley Baszto

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Doricha Sales Hillary Reiter

Program Director of Dance For All Program Administrator Dance for All

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Artist in Residence Company Teacher

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Education Staff Bradley Shoemaker-Webster Alberto Blanco Risa Kaplowitz Addul Manzano

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Theme and Variations I

n Theme and Variations, George Balanchine masterfully revisits the grand Russian Imperial Ballet tradition, infusing the ballet with opulence and classical elegance. Set to the final movement of Tchaikovsky's 1884 Suite No. 3 for Orchestra, the ballet unfolds with twelve variations on an initial theme, evoking the splendor of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Balanchine's vision aimed to capture the pinnacle of classical dancing during the flourishing era of Russian ballet, guided by Tchaikovsky's timeless music.

The choreography progresses through solos, duets, quartets, and ensemble dances, building towards the majestic grand pas de deux. The stage comes alive as twelve male dancers join their partners, creating intricate patterns that mirror the music's majestic sweep, culminating in a grand polonaise involving the entire cast of 26 dancers. The ballet transports the audience to the grandeur of an imperial court.

Theme and Variations became part of New York City Ballet's repertory in 1960, later incorporated into Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3. However, The Sarasota Ballet now presents the original 1947 ballet independently, utilizing Peter Farmer's designs from The Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet. Balanchine's timeless creation continues to captivate audiences with its regal beauty and enduring homage to the golden age of Russian ballet.

George Balanchine CHOREOGRAPHER

Born Georgi Balanchivadze in St. Petersburg in 1904, George Balanchine emerged as a ballet colossus, leaving an indelible mark on American dance. His 60-year career saw him bring the grand Russian classical style into the modernist era, establishing the renowned New York City Ballet and contributing significantly to America's classical ballet tradition.

After graduating from the Petrograd Imperial School of Ballet in 1921, Balanchine's early choreographies with the Mariinsky Ballet challenged tradition. Joining the Ballets Russes in 1924, he swiftly became Chief Choreographer, creating iconic works like "Apollo" and "Prodigal Son." Following Diaghilev's death in 1929, Balanchine worked in Europe before Lincoln Kirstein persuaded him to come to America. Together, they founded the American School of Ballet (1934), leading to the formation of The American Ballet, Ballet Society, and eventually the New York City Ballet (1948).

Balanchine's ballets, marked by his musical expertise, showcased collaborations with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and other musical luminaries. His neoclassical aesthetic bridged American modernism with Russian ballet tradition, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the world's greatest choreographers. Today, his rich repertoire continues to captivate audiences globally, affirming Balanchine's unparalleled influence on the world of dance.

Phillip Neal REPETITEUR

After 23 years with New York City Ballet, 17 as Principal Dancer, Philip Neal became a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust and The Jerome Robbins Rights Trust, staging their works globally. Neal has embarked on his own choreographic ventures, having crafted five original commissions for Richmond Ballet. From 2010-2013, Neal directed development, fundraising and special events for Miami City Ballet. In 2015, Neal was appointed the Artistic Director of Next Generation Ballet (NGB) & Dance Dean of the Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center in Tampa FL, one the largest performing arts centers in the United States. The pre-professional training division touts graduates in prestigious academies and companies such as The Royal Ballet School, School of American Ballet, Boston Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and The Royal Danish Ballet.

In the Upper Room I

n The Upper Room, a groundbreaking collaboration between choreographer and composer captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim for its intricate structure and expressive force. Dale Harris (Wall Street Journal, 1986) lauded the ballet for its ability to seize emotions through a complex and harmonious structure, highlighting its abstract nature that defies conventional description.

In her autobiography, Twyla Tharp reveals the inspiration behind the ballet, with the stage framed by two women resembling "ferocious and brave porcelain dragon dogs."

Dubbed "china dogs" during creation, these characters set the stage for a dynamic ensemble, including three couples in running shoes ("stompers") and two women en pointe ("the bomb squad"), gradually evolving into the "ballet cadre." Tharp envisioned her dancers as embodying fierce, relentless movements and breath-catching, swift unison moves, aiming to "burn the retina" with their intensity.

The ballet's immense impact has led to its inclusion in the repertoires of over 20 international companies from 1992 to 2010. Its demand attests to the enduring quality and universal resonance of In The Upper Room, marking it as a timeless masterpiece in the world of dance.

Twyla Tharp

CHOREOGRAPHER

Twyla Tharp, born on July 1, 1941, in Portland, Indiana, is an iconic choreographer renowned for over 135 dances created for prestigious companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, and New York City Ballet. Her diverse contributions include choreography for five Hollywood films and direction/choreography for four Broadway shows.

Recipient of a Tony, two Emmys, and the 2004 National Medal of the Arts, Tharp's accolades reflect her profound impact. She began her artistic journey in California, later graduating from Barnard College in 1963. Following training with Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham, she joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company before founding Twyla Tharp Dance in 1965.

Key works in her repertoire include Deuce Coupe (Joffrey Ballet, 1973), credited as the first "crossover" ballet, and In The Upper Room (1986). Tharp's autobiography "Push Comes To Shove" (1992), along with her books The Creative Habit and The Collaborative Habit, offer insights into her creative process.

As a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Tharp's influence extends beyond dance. With a son and a grandson, she continues to create, write, and lecture, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of performing arts.

Shelley Washington REPETITEUR

Shelley Washington, a dancer and choreographer, studied under Twyla Tharp at Wolftrap Academy and American University. She joined the Twyla Tharp Dance Company in 1975, having previously danced with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she furthered her training at Juilliard. Notably, she performed in the film "Hair" (1977) and on Broadway in "Singing in the Rain" (1985), earning a Bessie Award in 1987. From 1988 to 1992, she was a Soloist and Rehearsal Director at American Ballet Theater. Ms. Washington, a Repetiteur, continues to collaborate with Twyla Tharp, directing ballets globally for prestigious dance companies.

Additionally, she worked as a Movement Director and Choreographer for Trevor Nunn's Royal National Theater in 1999.

Friday Evening | Saturday Evening

THEME AND VARIATIONS Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Designs by Peter Farmer Staged by Philip Neal Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail First Performed by Ballet Theatre November 26, 1947 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet December 1, 2017

Jennifer Hackbarth

Ricardo Rhodes

Anna Pellegrino Daniel Pratt

Sierra Abelardo Yuki Nonaka

Emelia Perkins Evan Gorbell

Dominique Jenkins Josh Fisk

Kennedy Falyn Cassada Andrea Marcelletti

Paige Young Mark Hare

Cooper Blankenburg Ivan Spitale

Alessandra Nova Mihai Costache

Gabriella Schultze Jordan Micallef

Bel Pickering Israel Ellis

Willa Frantz Joshua Fickling

Lauren Ostrander Juliano Weber

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 49 - 53

Friday Evening | Saturday Evening

IN THE UPPER ROOM Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Philip Glass Costume Design by Norma Kamali Original Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton Staged by Shelley Washington Assisted by Kaitlyn Gilliland Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail First Performed by Twyla Tharp Dance Company August 28th, 1986 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet December 3, 2010

I Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins and Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache II Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Lauren Ostrander Emelia Perkins Kennedy Falyn Cassada Yuki Nonaka Anna Victoria Camacho Evan Gorbell Sierra Abelardo Daniel Pratt III Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Emelia Perkins Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache IV Kennedy Falyn Cassada Anna Victoria Camacho Daniel Pratt Sierra Abelardo Yuki Nonaka Evan Gorbell V Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Emelia Perkins Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache VI Dominique Jenkins Daniel Pratt and Anna Pellegrino Yuki Nonaka VII Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache VIII Lauren Ostrander Daniel Pratt Yuki Nonaka Evan Gorbell Sierra Abelardo Kennedy Falyn Cassada Anna Victoria Camacho IX FULL COMPANY PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 49 - 53

CONDUCTOR

Jonathan McPhee

Jonathan McPhee, Conductor Emeritus of Boston Ballet and Music Director for the Boston Ballet Orchestra for 28 years, seamlessly navigates the realms of symphony, ballet, and opera. Beyond his role with the Lexington Symphony, McPhee has conducted prestigious orchestras globally, including London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo’s Bunka Kaikan. Renowned dance companies, such as The Royal Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, The Joffrey Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, The Australian Ballet, the New York City Ballet, Den Norske Ballett in Norway, and The Royal Danish Ballet, have benefited from his direction. McPhee's versatility extends to pops concerts, musical theatre, and operetta. A distinguished arranger and composer, his works are featured worldwide, with authorized reductions of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Firebird. Born in Philadelphia, McPhee holds degrees from the Royal Academy of Music, University of London, and The Juilliard School. He received a Naumburg Scholarship in English Horn and Conducting during his time at Juilliard.

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Saturday Matinee

THEME AND VARIATIONS Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Designs by Peter Farmer Staged by Philip Neal Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail First Performed by Ballet Theatre November 26, 1947 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet December 1, 2017

Jessica Assef

Maximiliano Iglesias

Bel Pickering Israel Ellis

Olivia Dugan Mihai Costache

Kennedy Falyn Cassada Jordan Micallef

Gabriella Schultze Andrea Marcelletti

Anna Victoria Camacho Javier Gutierrez Cuervo

Nina Reis Mark Hare

Hailey Stinchcomb Trevin Ralphs

Emmanuelle Watkins Joseph Huberty

Lucia Hartvig Noah Rodenberger

Jessica Templeton Wyatt Dodd

Samantha Stillwell Joshua Fickling

Savannah Campbell Juliano Weber

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 49 - 53

Saturday Matinee

IN THE UPPER ROOM Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Philip Glass Costume Design by Norma Kamali Original Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton Staged by Shelley Washington Assisted by Kaitlyn Gilliland Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail First Performed by Twyla Tharp Dance Company August 28th, 1986 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet December 3, 2010

I Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins and Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache II Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Lauren Ostrander Emelia Perkins Kennedy Falyn Cassada Yuki Nonaka Anna Victoria Camacho Evan Gorbell Sierra Abelardo Daniel Pratt III Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Emelia Perkins Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache IV Kennedy Falyn Cassada Anna Victoria Camacho Daniel Pratt Sierra Abelardo Yuki Nonaka Evan Gorbell V Anna Pellegrino Dominique Jenkins Emelia Perkins Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache VI Dominique Jenkins Daniel Pratt and Anna Pellegrino Yuki Nonaka VII Maximiliano Iglesias Ivan Spitale Mihai Costache VIII Lauren Ostrander Daniel Pratt Yuki Nonaka Evan Gorbell Sierra Abelardo Kennedy Falyn Cassada Anna Victoria Camacho IX FULL COMPANY PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 49 - 53

Violin Daniel Jordan Concert Master Christopher Takeda Associate Concert Master Jennifer Best Takeda Assistant Concert Master Michael Turkell Principal second Meghan Jones Assistant Principal second Katherine Baloff Felicia Brunelle Anne Chandra Carlann Evans Chungyon Hong Milene Rossato Moreira Sean O’Neil Shawna Trost Margot Zarzycka Viola Stephanie Block Principal Matt Pegis Assistant Principal Nathan Frantz YooBin Lee Cello Natalie Helm Principal Christopher Schnell Assistant Principal Isabelle Besançon Cheeko Matsusaka

Double Bass John Miller Principal John Price Assistant Principal Flute Betsy Hudson Traba Principal Carmen Newell Bannon Colleen Blagov Piccolo Colleen Blagov OBOE Bobby Nunes Principal Nicholas P. Arbolino ENGLISH HORN Michael Austin CLARINET Bharat Chandra Principal Sergey Gutorov BASSOON Fernando Traba Principal Edward Rumzis HORN Hugo Bliss Co-principal Joshua Horne Co-principal Amber Dean Scott Sanders

TRUMPET Gianluca Farina Principal Alan Evans TROMBONE Brad Williams Principal Casey Maday BASS TROMBONE Ian Marc Morgan TUBA Nate Seman Principal TIMPANI Yoko Kita Principal PERCUSSION Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Hanna Kim Scott Crawford LIBRARY Paul Greitzer Acting principal Taylor Zinn Assistant principal

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MEET OUR NEW PRINCIPAL DANCER

Jessica Assef The Sarasota Ballet is happy to announce Jessica Assef as a new Principal dancer with our company. Assef is joining The Sarasota Ballet from the Atlanta Ballet, where she was the lead dancer. Assef has also worked with The Orlando Ballet and trained with Escola de Ballet Corpo e Arte, Orlando Ballet School, and Koltun Ballet Boston. Jessica said this about her favorite roles; I love all the roles where there is a dramatic content, where there is a story and character development.” Her debut with The Sarasota Ballet will be as a principal dancer in George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations.

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Marion and Jeff Shields Barbara B. and Jeffrey C. Shivers Steven and Frances Siegler Ira and Carole Singer Dawn Spencer Noreene Storrie Hadassah Strobel In Loving Memory of Martin Strobel

Lance Stubbs Diran and Virginia Tashian Jacqueline and John Thompson Michael Thompson James Triant Charlotte Stewart and Carl Troiano Anna Maria Troiano Wendy and Chad Weiss Candyce and Peter Widness Terry Wohl Ron and Geri Yonover Marsha Zapson Anonymous (2)

Enthusiasts ($500-$999)

Kyuran Ann Choe-Albano, MD William Anderson and Gary Satterfield Begay Atkinson Billie Baren Joan W Bauerlein Lenore Shapiro and Glen Behrendt Marc Behrendt Barbara Blackburn Jan and Simon Braun Beverly and Michael Budin Cynthia Edstrom Byce Elizabeth Catanzano Michelle and Joseph Caulkins Lynn Chancer Naomi and Saul Cohen Nicole Converse Patricia Corson and Martin Goldstein

Kristie Cox Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Crootof Charitable Foundation Linda and Dick Dickinson Sandy Fink Cherie and Jeff Finn Barbara Fisk Elaine Foster Donald Friedman Martha and Thomas Galek Hermione Gilpin Bonnie and David Goldmann John Andrew Hamilton and Michael Petersen Beverly A. Harms John and Nancy Harris Elizabeth Hazeltine In Loving Memory of Gladys A. Hazeltine

Dr. Audrey Heimler Bob Hemingway James W. and Mary R. Heslin Dr. Terry Hynes Sue Jacobson Marvin Kadesh and Marie Monsky Deborah Kalb Ronald and Rita Karns Jerry Kauff Bruce and Barbara Keltz Robert Kloss Donna Koffman Carla and TK Kortendick Judith and Ike Koziol Dr. Bart and Joan Levenson Horace and Lorrie Liang Evie and Allen Lichter Peggy Lichter and David DiDomenico John Lindsey Judy Love Sheri Lublin Meg Maguire Barbara and Stephen Mason Peter and Teresa Masterson Lynn Marie McBrier Melissa McCoy Lee McLernon Bonnie McIntyre Tom Metz Nancy Milbauer In Memory of Alan Milbauer

Don Millen Dean and Patty Miller

Sandra Miranda Betsy Mitchell Leone Modestino Linda Kiechlin Mohanty Pamela and John Mousseau Suzan Nahas Eric and Mafalda Neikrug Wiley and Fran Osborn Douglas Owen and Suzanne Grant Lee and Jan Peakes Thomas and Christine Perkins Lynne Pettigrew and Jay Plager Julie Planck and Charles Albers Elizabeth Reese Barbara and Peter Rittner Karen Roosen Dr. Jack and Nancy Rozance John Rufer In Memory of Joan Lappin

Sidney and Marcia Rutberg Lawrence V. Sage Tobi Schneider Rhona and Steven Schnoll James and Kathleen Scholler Marilyn and Ron Shapo Jane Sheridan Victoria Sterling Joan Tatum Dr. Martin Tucker Philip and Helene Tucker Mario Vasquez Jason Volpe Martha and Bill Wallace Jayne Weiss Renee and Tom West Dorothy P. Williams Lynn and Alan Winslow Jane Woods Anonymous Philip and Helene Tucker Mario Vasquez Jason Volpe Martha and Bill Wallace Jayne Weiss Renee and Tom West Dorothy P. Williams Lynn and Alan Winslow Jane Woods Anonymous

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Gifts are current as of December 6, 2023

London Sponsors The Sarasota Ballet would like to thank and recognize the following Foundations for their vital support of The Sarasota Ballet’s Touring Fund and the London 2024 International Tour.

JEAN ALLENBY GOLDSTEIN TOURING FUND

PHILIP AND JANICE LEVIN FOUNDATION William A. Farber, Trustee

Platinum Sponsors

Sandra and Neil DeFeo Jan and Bill Farber Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins Phil and Kim Lombardo Frank and Katherine Martucci Rick Mather David Scrase Foundation, Richard Jarman, Chairman

Gold Sponsors

Bob and Ginger Cannon Bailey Friends of The Sarasota Ballet Robin and Roy Grossman Julie A. Harris JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Pat and Ann Kenny Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf Melliss Kenworthy Swenson

Silver Sponsors

Maryann Armour Shari and Steve Ashman Bill and Bonnie Chapman Jean Weidner Goldstein Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum Dedrea A. Greer Dr. Amy L. Harding Bill and Linda Mitchell Mercedita OConnor Charlie and Susan Wilson

Sponsors

Charlie Huisking Peter E. Kretzmer and Melody Genson Peter B. Miller and Dr. Martha Harrison Stu and Gini Peltz Jan Sirota and Alison Gardner

Gifts are current as of December 6, 2023

Sustainers

Jonathan Strickland Coleman and Rick Kerby Fred and Lynda Doery Richard S. Johnson Joan Mathews Tom and Maureen Steiner

Supporters

Fran Fergusson and John Bradbury Ellen Goldman

Institutional Support Public Support

$100,000+ Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture Sarasota County- Tourism Development Tax, Paid for in part by Sarasota County

Foundation Support

$100,000+ Phillip & Janice Levin Foundation, William A. Farber, Trustee $50,00 - $99,999 Alfred & Ann Goldstein Foundation Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Community Foundation of Sarasota County Gulf Coast Community Foundation The Shubert Foundation Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation $20,000 - $49,999 Bank of America Client Foundation Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation The Exchange Lela D. Jackson Foundation for the Arts $10,000 - $19,999 Charles Henry Leach II Fund At Dusquesne University Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Jerome Robbins Foundation Suncoast Credit Union The Muriel O’Neill Fund For The Performing Arts – At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County $1,000 - $4,999 Fay A. Schweim Memorial Children’s Dance Fund Gilbert Waters Charitable Fund Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Women’s Outreach Ministry, Church of the Redeemer Publix Foundation

Corporate Support

$10,000 - $19,999 Assured Guaranty Gold Coast Eagle Distributing White Oaks Wealth Advisors Williams Parker Attorneys at Law $5,000 - $9,999 1st Source Bank Fifth Third Bank Innovative Dining Michael’s on East Peninsula Sarasota Serbin print marketing & publishing SoDanca $1,000 - $4,999 Beneva Weddings Concierge Medical Services Cumberland Advisors Eurotech Cabinetry Freed of London Gulf Coast Italian Culture Society Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh Mariner Wealth Advisors Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering Peninsula Sarasota Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota Bay Club Sarasota Italian Cultural Events Selva Grill

Additional Support Provided by 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop All Faiths Food Bank The Benevity Community Impact Fund Coca-Cola Foundation Cyber Grants Designing Women Boutique and Estate Services Florida State University Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital The Leda Freedman Foundation The Parker Group, UBS Fiancial Services Neuro-Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s PLANit Sarasota The Society Inc. of Suncoast US Tent Visit Sarasota County

Gifts are current as of December 6, 2023

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Program 4 | FSU Center

Graziano Celebr at ed Ricardo Graziano’s Sonatina Ricardo Graziano’s In a State of Weightlessness Ricardo Graziano’s World Premiere

JAN 26 7:30 PM JAN 27 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM JAN 28 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM JAN 29 7:30 PM

Program Media Sponsor

Presents

Ashton Celebrated

JUNE 4 - 9, 2024 | ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON UK

PROGRAM 1 - JUNE 4, 5, 8

Valses nobles et sentimentales Dante Sonata Sinfonietta

GALA PERFORMANCE - JUNE 8

Valses nobles et sentimentales Varii Capricci Façade

PROGRAM 2 - JUNE 6, 7, 9

Valses nobles et sentimentales Ashton Divertissements Façade