XOXO, Class of '24

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

Abby Barber Caitlyn Camchong Claire Campbell Alex Cherenson Sarah Conover Hui Edie Clarke Daniel Cohen Brianne Corbridge Corinne Fellerhoff Fiona Galvin Sophie Gilpin Addison Goan Devin Hammond Benjamin Hannum Chloe Hebdon Amanda Holt Amrita Jade Sophie Kane Sophia Kourtoglou Kendall Macmillan Reagan Manwaring Lydia Morris Alejandra Nelson Isabel Nieves Meleah Paishon Haley Parsons Adelaide Pitcock Amelia Rukavina Kirsten Rye Autumn Ryskoski Mckenna Steneman 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 Galvin Composed 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 “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.”

“Just a Feeling” 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 “Super fun, energetic jazz piece that is made for the audience and myself to have fun!”

“Trio” 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 Campbell Music: “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 Hannum Choreography: 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 Amanda Holt Claire Campbell Sophia Kourtoglou Alex Cherenson Kendall Macmillan Edie Clarke Lydia Morris Brianne Corbridge Meleah Paishon Corinne Fellerhoff Haley Parsons Fiona Galvin Helen Rawls Chloe Hebdon Amelia Rukavina Isabella Witte

Production Team Emily Bertelli

William Peterson

Production Director

Technical Director

Rebecca Johnson Benjamin Sandberg Stage Manager

Audio-Visual Specialist

Costume Shop Christopher Larsen

Clover Kelly

Costume Shop Supervisor & Resident Designer

Costume Shop Tech, First Hand

Makayla Cussen

Madeleine Mann

Costume Shop Tech, Stitcher

Costume Shop Tech, Draper

The People of the School of Dance FACULTY Christopher Alloways-Ramsey – Assistant Professor, Recruitment Director Melissa Bobick – Assistant Professor Douglas Corbin – Professor (Lecturer), Musical Director Daniel Clifton – Associate Professor (Lecturer) Joselli Deans – Associate Professor Natalie Desch – Assistant Professor, Recruitment Director Pamela Geber Handman – Professor Eric Handman – Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies Molly Heller – Assistant Professor Satu Hummasti – Associate Professor Jay Kim – Associate Professor, IBSI Director, Director of Undergraduate Studies Kym McDaniel – Assistant Professor, Screendance Program Head Christine McMillan – Associate Professor (Lecturer) Melonie Murray – Professor, Director, School of Dance Pablo Piantino – Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies Sara Pickett – Associate Professor (Lecturer), Director of Undergraduate Studies Ben Sandberg – Assistant Professor (Clinical), A/V Specialist Mary Ann Walton Lee – Associate Professor (Lecturer), Artistic Director Tanner Dance Maggie Wright Tesch – Professor (Lecturer), UBSI Director Luc Vanier – Professor ADJUNCT FACULTY Rebecca Aneloski – Adjunct Instructor Rosie Banchero - Adjunct Assistant Professor Lynne Larson - Adjunct Assistant Professor Christine Moore – Adjunct Assistant Professor Justine Sheedy-Kramer - Adjunct Associate Professor Jasmine Stack - Adjunct Assistant Professor FACULTY EMERITI Bené Arnold – Distinguished Professor Emerita, Distinguished Alumna Ellen Bromberg – Distinguished Professor Emerita Jacqueline Clifford - Professor Emerita Abby Fiat - Professor Emerita Barbara Hamblin - Associate Professor Emerita, Distinguished Alumna Phyllis Haskell - Professor Emerita, Distinguished Alumna Stephen Koester - Professor Emeritus Sharee Lane - Associate Professor Emerita Conrad Ludlow - Associate Professor Emeritus Loabelle Mangelson Clawson - Professor Emerita Shirley Ririe - Professor Emerita Brent Schneider – Professor Emerita Jon Scoville - Associate Professor Emeritus Donna White - Professor Emerita Joan Woodbury - Professor Emerita

MFA CANDIDATES Constance Anderson – MFA Candidate Emma Capen – MFA Candidate Roxanne Gray – MFA Candidate Rebekah Guerra – MFA Candidate Carly Herrmann – MFA Candidate Ruger Memmott – MFA Candidate Alexia Poutrino Maikidou – MFA Candidate ADMINISTRATION Melonie Murray - Director Will Maguire - Administrative Manager Sheridan Hutchinson - Administrative Assistant Merritt Mecham - Marketing & Design Hope Ferguson – Office Assistant COSTUME SHOP Christopher Larson – Costume Shop Supervisor & Resident Designer Madeleine Mann – Draper Clover Kelly – First Hand Makayla Cussen – Head Stitcher Sofia Marie Lusitana, Katie Winslow, Brianne Corbridge, Janet Ramirez – Work-Study Students ACCOMPANISTS Amy Bach – Accompanist Vilena Barekyan – Accompanist Mark Chaney – Accompanist Wayne Coons – Accompanist Jordan Fajardo-Bird – Accompanist Max Hall – Accompanist David Herrmann – Accompanist Tristan Moore – Accompanist Brian Pappal – Accompanist Tatsiana Rasmussen – Accompanist John Rukavina – Accompanist Wachira Waigwa-Stone – Accompanist Kimball Whitaker – Accompanist PT/ATC Christopher Michaels – Athletic Trainer

PRODUCTION Production Director - Emily Bertelli Technical Director - William Peterson Production Stage Manager - Rebecca Johnson Video Director - Benjamin Sandberg Videographers - Leo Lynn, Samuel Schild Run Crew - Susan Burnap, Madeline Franz, Haley Freeman, Leo Lynn, Derek Morales, Liam Oaks, Abby Pace, 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

The School of Dance acknowledges and thanks the following donors for their generous support during fiscal year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Patrons | $500 - $999 Henning Haffner Sophie Kane Cafe Zupas Lou Leberti The Field Foundation 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

Fans | $100 - $199 CENGAGE Learning Robyn Connors Isabel Shimanski Grant Smith, PhD 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