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

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 “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

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

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