From the Dancers...
We are so grateful for the numerous opportunities that the School of Dance has provided for us. Beginning our college experience immediately following a global pandemic was a challenge we all faced together, and through the tough times, the faculty and staff continued to see the best in each of us. They acted as guides when we felt lost, gave us support when we needed it, and encouraged us every step of the way. We will forever cherish the memories we made here.
To our families, we thank you for the love and support that you have shown us, for not only the past four years, but throughout our entire lives. Without you, we would never be the people we are today.
University of Utah Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah’s commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.
Cast
Natalie Taylor
Isabella Witte
Alison Yang
“Near or Far”
Choreography and Performance: Abby Barber, Alex Cherenson, Helen Rawls
Music: “Flight, Concerto for Violin & Strings: 1”, by Oliver Davis
“From the walls of our freshman dorm room to the graduation stage, we’re thankful for our friendship that will last, near or far.”
“Juliet’s Variation”
Performed by: Fiona GalvinComposed by:
Sergei Prokofiev“It’s Just Me”
Performance and Choreography: Corinne Fellerhoff
Music: “It’s Just Me”, by Twin
“A reflection of all the things I love about ballet. Strength. Joy. Expression.”
“Modella con Rosa” Choreography:
Kendall Macmillan
Performed by: Kendall Macmillan, Alejandra Nelson, Alison Yang
Music: “Mishima/closing”, by Philip Glass, recorded by Maki Namekawa
“Modella con Rosa is an exploration of both internal and external struggle, and how we as individuals persevere through adversity. I was inspired by photographer Werner Bischoff and his use of photography during pre and post World War II, showcasing the lives of individuals”
“an ending, a beginning”
Performance and Choreography: Sophia Kourtoglou
Music: “Them” by Nils Farm “Life goes on :) “
“Swansong”
Performance and Choreography: Brianne Corbridge
Music: “Schwanenlied Op. 1 No. 1" by Fanny Mendelssohn, performed by Francine van der Heiden and Ursula Dütschler
“Pas de Deux from Sleeping Beauty”
Performed by: Natalie Taylor & Devin Hammond
Music: Tchaikovsky, “The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66, Act III, ’The Wedding’: No. 28b”
“Found”
Performance and Choreography: Chloe Hebdon
Music: “Chalkboard”, from The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
“Variation
from Le Corsaire, Medora Act 3”
Performed by: Helen Rawls
Composed by: Adolphe Adam
“Diamonds
Are A Girl’s Best Friend”
Performance and Choreography: Haley Parsons, Fiona Galvin
Music: “The Sparkling Diamond”, from Moulin Rouge: The Musical
“A friendship, like a diamond, is forged under intense pressure, enduring challenges and hardships to emerge strong and resilient. Just as diamonds are valued for their rarity and beauty, true friendships are cherished for their unique qualities and lasting brilliance. We hope you enjoy us letting our sassy selves out together one last time!”
“Dear Emma”
Performance and Choreography: Lydia Morris
Music: “The Creator”, by Piano Marine Mike “Just a Feeling”
“Across the country my sister and I still found a way to dance together. The process of creating this solo together and performing it, even in different locations, has allowed us to dance together one more time.”
Performance and Choreography: Meleah Paishon
Music: “Just a Feeling”, by the Marías
“This is for my mom and dad! I’m so grateful that you are here for my last college performance! Love ya xoxo”
“Woman Up”
Performance and Choreography: Kendall Macmillan
Music: “Woman Up”, by Meghan Trainor “Trio”
“Super fun, energetic jazz piece that is made for the audience and myself to have fun!”
Performance and Choreography: Brianne Corbridge, Edie Clarke, Corinne Fellerhoff
Music: “Rain”, by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Intermission
“F’real”
Performance and Choreography: Lydia Morris and Sophia Kourtoglou
Music: “Karen 3”, by Småland
“One last dance to celebrate our friendship :) “
“Variation
from Le Corsaire”
Performed By: Alex Cherenson
Composed by: Adolphe Adam
“Alabastron”
Performance and Choreography: Abby Barber
Music: “il”, by Jean-Michel Blais
“Mark 14:3-9”
“Medora
Variation from Le Corsaire”
Performed By: Haley Parsons
Composed by: Adolphe Adam
“goose”
Choreography: Amrita Jade
Performed by: Amrita Jade, Autumn Ryskoski, Caitlyn Camchong, Isabel Nieves, Mckenna Steneman, Reagan Manwaring, Sarah Conover Hui, Sophie Gilpin, Sophie Kane
Music: “Guap”, by Yaeji
Costumes: Amrita Jade
“This piece is dedicated to my dad, without whom none of this would be possible. Dad, I love you infinitely.”
“Variation 1 from Paquita”
Performed By: Addison Goan
Composed by: Léon Minkus
“Mom and Dad - thank you for always being my #1 fans. My deepest gratitude to Sophie and Anouk for all your love and support over the past three years. You are one of my greatest blessings.”
“in
conclusion...the beginning”
Performance and Choreography: Claire
CampbellMusic: “Stars in Catalina”, by Austin Farwell
“Nuvole Bianche”
Performance and Choreography: Adelaide Pitcock
Music: “Nuvole Bianche”, by Ludovico Einaudi
“This Bitter Earth”
Performed by: Kirsten Rye & Benjamin HannumChoreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: “This Bitter Earth/On the Nature of Daylight”, by Dinah Washington, Clyde Otis, and Max Richter
“This pas de deux was choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon for the New York City Ballet in 2012. I first watched it when I was a student at Boston Ballet School, and have wanted to do it ever since. After a series of emails that put me in touch with Mr. Wheeldon’s agent, I was given permission to perform it for this show! I couldn’t be more excited to share this beautiful piece with my friends and family.”
“Enough”
Performance and Choreography: Daniel Cohen
Music: “Sad Piano and Cello”, by Lite Saturation, “Palace of Sorrows”, by Kainbeats
Artistic Mentor: Jenny C. Cohen
“This piece is to celebrate how I’m still here. Everything has been dark for the past while and I still have days where I can’t see the light through the rain and clouds. But I’m still here. And I can even begin to enjoy what I love again. Thank you to my family for all your love and support. I don’t think I’d still be here without you.
To the audience - remember that simply existing is enough. Enjoy the performance!”
“XOXO”
Choreographed by: Meleah Paishon, Corinne Fellerhoff, Fiona Galvin, Kendall Macmillan
Music: “Pianos + 808 + Beat - ‘Welcome Home’”, by Nicholas Britell and “Voyager, Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings: V.”, by Oliver Davis - Kerenza Peacock, Huw Watkins, London Symphony Orchestra & Paul Bateman
Performed by:
Abby Barber
Claire Campbell
Alex Cherenson
Edie Clarke
Brianne Corbridge
Corinne Fellerhoff
Fiona Galvin
Chloe Hebdon
Amanda Holt
Sophia Kourtoglou
Kendall Macmillan
Lydia Morris
Meleah Paishon
Haley Parsons
Helen Rawls
Amelia Rukavina
Isabella Witte
Production Team
Emily Bertelli
Production Director
Rebecca Johnson
Stage Manager
William Peterson Technical Director
Benjamin Sandberg
Audio-Visual Specialist
Costume Shop
Christopher Larsen
Costume Shop Supervisor & Resident Designer Clover Kelly
Makayla Cussen
Costume Shop Tech, Stitcher
Costume Shop Tech, First Hand
Madeleine Mann
Costume Shop Tech, Draper
The People of the School of Dance
FACULTY
ChristopherAlloways-Ramsey–AssistantProfessor, RecruitmentDirector
MelissaBobick–AssistantProfessor
DouglasCorbin–Professor(Lecturer),MusicalDirector
DanielClifton–AssociateProfessor(Lecturer)
JoselliDeans–AssociateProfessor
NatalieDesch–AssistantProfessor,RecruitmentDirector
PamelaGeberHandman–Professor
EricHandman–AssociateProfessor,DirectorofGraduate Studies
MollyHeller–AssistantProfessor
SatuHummasti–AssociateProfessor
JayKim–AssociateProfessor,IBSIDirector,Directorof UndergraduateStudies
KymMcDaniel–AssistantProfessor,ScreendanceProgram Head
ChristineMcMillan–AssociateProfessor(Lecturer)
MelonieMurray–Professor,Director,SchoolofDance
PabloPiantino–AssistantProfessor,DirectorofUndergraduate Studies
SaraPickett–AssociateProfessor(Lecturer),Directorof UndergraduateStudies
BenSandberg–AssistantProfessor(Clinical),A/VSpecialist
MaryAnnWaltonLee–AssociateProfessor(Lecturer),Artistic DirectorTannerDance
MaggieWrightTesch–Professor(Lecturer),UBSIDirector
LucVanier–Professor
ADJUNCTFACULTY
RebeccaAneloski–AdjunctInstructor
RosieBanchero-AdjunctAssistantProfessor
LynneLarson-AdjunctAssistantProfessor
ChristineMoore–AdjunctAssistantProfessor
JustineSheedy-Kramer-AdjunctAssociateProfessor
JasmineStack-AdjunctAssistantProfessor
FACULTYEMERITI
BenéArnold–DistinguishedProfessorEmerita, DistinguishedAlumna
EllenBromberg–DistinguishedProfessorEmerita
JacquelineClifford-ProfessorEmerita
AbbyFiat-ProfessorEmerita
BarbaraHamblin-AssociateProfessorEmerita,Distinguished Alumna
PhyllisHaskell-ProfessorEmerita, DistinguishedAlumna
StephenKoester-ProfessorEmeritus
ShareeLane-AssociateProfessorEmerita
ConradLudlow-AssociateProfessorEmeritus
LoabelleMangelsonClawson-ProfessorEmerita
ShirleyRirie-ProfessorEmerita
BrentSchneider–ProfessorEmerita
JonScoville-AssociateProfessorEmeritus
DonnaWhite-ProfessorEmerita
JoanWoodbury-ProfessorEmerita
MFACANDIDATES
ConstanceAnderson–MFACandidate EmmaCapen–MFACandidate RoxanneGray–MFACandidate RebekahGuerra–MFACandidate CarlyHerrmann–MFACandidate RugerMemmott–MFACandidate AlexiaPoutrinoMaikidou–MFACandidate
ADMINISTRATION
MelonieMurray-Director
WillMaguire-AdministrativeManager
SheridanHutchinson-AdministrativeAssistant
MerrittMecham-Marketing&Design
HopeFerguson–OfficeAssistant
COSTUMESHOP
ChristopherLarson–CostumeShopSupervisor&Resident Designer
MadeleineMann–Draper CloverKelly–FirstHand
MakaylaCussen–HeadStitcher
SofiaMarieLusitana,KatieWinslow, BrianneCorbridge,JanetRamirez–Work-StudyStudents
ACCOMPANISTS
AmyBach–Accompanist
VilenaBarekyan–Accompanist
MarkChaney–Accompanist
WayneCoons–Accompanist
JordanFajardo-Bird–Accompanist
MaxHall–Accompanist
DavidHerrmann–Accompanist
TristanMoore–Accompanist
BrianPappal–Accompanist
TatsianaRasmussen–Accompanist
JohnRukavina–Accompanist
WachiraWaigwa-Stone–Accompanist
KimballWhitaker–Accompanist
PT/ATC
ChristopherMichaels–AthleticTrainer
PRODUCTION
ProductionDirector-EmilyBertelli
TechnicalDirector-WilliamPeterson
ProductionStageManager-RebeccaJohnson VideoDirector-BenjaminSandberg
Videographers-LeoLynn,SamuelSchild RunCrew-SusanBurnap,MadelineFranz,HaleyFreeman,Leo Lynn,DerekMorales,LiamOaks,AbbyPace,Maxwell VanNocken-Witmer
Contributors | $2,500+
Christie Walker
Brandon Walker
Gordon and Connie Hanks
Benefactors | $1,000 - $2,499
Andrew De Camara
Allison De Camara
Jean Sabatine
Anne Riffey
John Veranth, PhD and Martha Veranth
Abby and Jerome Fiat
Patrons | $500 - $999
Henning Haffner
Sophie Kane
Cafe Zupas
Lou Leberti
The Field Foundation
The School of Dance
acknowledges and thanks the following donors for their generous support during fiscal year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Fans | $100 - $199
CENGAGE Learning
Robyn Connors
Isabel Shimanski
Grant Smith, PhD
Sheila Ainlay and Michael Steiner
Sean Carter
Friends | $200 - $499
Brent Schneider and Kim Blackett
Rae Barnes
Arkansas Community Foundation
Melonie Murray, PhD and Steve
Murray
Edward Folts
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Intel Corporation Corporate Office
Andrea Nelson
Eastern Arts Society
Michael and Carolyn Stransky
Karyn Strickler
Brenda Daniels
Melissa Panek
Dixie Moore
West Point Ballet Academy
Brendan M. Guiliano
Jennifer Guiliano
Andrew and Alice Sullivan
Jonathan Scoville and Tandy Beal
Marsha Knight and Leigh Selting
Kim Morris and Rheba Vetter, PhD
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Eric and Pamela Handman
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Lisette Miles
A. Kent Greene, JD and Jan Greene
Judith and Bruce Frumker
Jean Christofferson
Paul Keir
Bob Knous
Marla Polk
Linda Jellison
Joe Rejsek
Dianne Shelden Howe Trust
Dennis and Margaret Tesch
Janet and Gregory Shaw
Wendy Thompson
Patricia Rubley and Raymond Rubley, Jr.
Maureen McGill
Dianne Howe, PhD
Thomas Welsh, PhD and Sue Carpenter
Priscilla Campbell, CPA
Michele and Lawrence Holzman