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The mission of Richmond Ballet is to awaken and uplift the human spirit both for audiences and dancers.

As The State Ballet of Virginia, Richmond Ballet is committed to presenting ballet performances which keep meaningful works of dance alive, as well as producing and fostering new works; providing the finest training to its dancers and students; enhancing community life by providing significant education and community engagement 20/21 programs; and building an institution of integrity that fulfills its season responsibilities to the art form, its employees, and to the community.

Stoner Winslett, Artistic Director our VISION Ma Cong, Associate Artistic Director Brett D. Bonda, Managing Director Richmond Ballet aspires to help transform our Malcolm Burn, Artistic Associate & Ballet Master world through the unique and special power Judy Jacob, Artistic Associate & School Director of dance by training and presenting ballet Erin Freeman, Resident Conductor dancers as the ultimate artists/athletes who inspire us by demonstrating unlimited human potential and beauty. Through the work of Richmond Ballet, this community will continue Lauren Archer Abi Goldstein Eri Nishihara to move towards one that universally respects Cody Beaton Sabrina Holland Izabella Tokev the value of human life, both physical and Marty Davis Khaiyom Khojaev Ira White emotional; the power of cooperation and mutual Trevor Davis Naomi Wilson respect; the work ethic and discipline required to achieve anything truly meaningful; and the joy of existing in a compassionate community. Kate Anderson, Jackson Calhoun, Patrick Lennon, Jack Miller, Naomi Robinson, Marjorie Sherman, Kaeley Andrews Raquel Smith, Ronald Wagstaff

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some kind of peace Choreography by Levi Philip Marsman Music by Ólafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm Costume Design by Emily Morgan Lighting Design by Christopher Devlin Hill

Kate Anderson, Marty Davis, Sabrina Holland, Khaiyom Khojaev, Patrick Lennon, Raquel Smith, Izabella Tokev, Naomi Wilson I. Personal Space Ensemble II. Panic Khaiyom Khojaev III. My Kind of Peace Sabrina Holland and Marty Davis IV. The Distance Between Ourselves Ensemble *Richmond Ballet dancer Cody Beaton in Pas Glazunov. V. Hope Ensemble

This piece is dedicated to Kamal Johnson.

“Loom” ”Woven Song” “Spiral” “Undone” composed by Ólafur Arnalds. Used with permission by Universal Music Enterprises, G. Shirmer Inc and Wise Music Call 800-832-0758 or visit www.DSCR.com "You (Bug Lover Rework)" by Nils Frahm. Used with permission by Erased Tapes Music and Manners McDade Music Publishing Ltd World Premiere: May 11, 2021, Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre, Richmond, Virginia 6 7 FROM TURNOUT TO TUNE UPS, We keep Richmond Ballet at just the right temperature. studio series: may Enjoy the same dedication may 11-23, 2021 • richmond ballet studio theatre to excellence at your home and business. May 21 at 6:30pm, May 22 at 8:30pm, May 23 at 4:30pm

some kind of peace Choreography by Levi Philip Marsman Music by Ólafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm Costume Design by Emily Morgan Lighting Design by Christopher Devlin Hill

This piece is dedicated to Kamal Johnson.

“Loom” ”Woven Song” “Spiral” “Undone” composed by Ólafur Arnalds. Used with permission by Universal Music Enterprises, G. Shirmer Inc and Wise Music Call 800-832-0758 or visit www.DSCR.com "You (Bug Lover Rework)" by Nils Frahm. Used with permission by Erased Tapes Music and Manners McDade Music Publishing Ltd World Premiere: May 11, 2021, Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre, Richmond, Virginia 6 7 sweet bitter love I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise (1922) Naomi Wilson Choreography by Carmen de Lavallade Music sung by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway Embraceable You (1930) Costume Design by Geoffrey Holder Eri Nishihara and Ira White Lighting Design by Chenault Spence Fascinatin’ Rhythm (1924) Cody Beaton and Trevor Davis Lauren Archer

“Until It’s Time For You To Go” Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie. Published by Gypsy-Boy Music Inc [ASCAP]. Who Cares? (1931) Used by arrangement with Kobalt Songs Music Publishing. “For All We Know” Written by J. Fred Coots and Samuel Lewis. Published by Toy Town Tunes, Inc. (ASCAP), Cody Beaton and Trevor Davis John F. Coots Jr. Trust Music (ASCAP), and Sis N Bro Music Company (ASCAP) administered by Round Hill Carlin LLC and Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. My One and Only (1927) “Sweet Bitter Love” by Van McCoy, courtesy of Van McCoy Music, Inc (BMI) Costumes courtesy of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Abi Goldstein World Premiere: December 7, 2000, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center, New York Richmond Ballet Premiere: May 7, 2019, Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre, Richmond, Virginia Liza (1929) Marty Davis

excerpts from who cares? I Got Rhythm (1930) Entire Cast Choreography by George Balanchine The performance of excerpts from Who Cares?, a Balanchine Ballet, is presented by arrangement with Music by George Gershwin The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style Adapted and Orchestrated by Hershy Kay and Balanchine Technique Service standards established and provided by the Trust. © The George Balanchine Trust Staging by Jerri Kumery “WHO CARES?” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) ©1931 (Renewed) WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) All Right Reserved. Used By Permission. "The Worldwide Copyrights In The Music Of George And Ira Gershwin Costume Reconstruction by Tamara Cobus For This Presentation Are Licensed By The Gershwin® Family" after Original Design by Karinska Streaming with permission of Warner Chappell Music Original Lighting Design by Richard Moore World Premiere: February 5, 1970, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater, New York, New York Richmond Ballet Premiere: November 14, 1986, Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts, Richmond, Virginia

Somebody Loves Me (1924) Kate Anderson, Naomi Robinson, Marjorie Sherman, studio series: may is sponsored by: Raquel Smith, Izabella Tokev

Bidin’ My Time (1930) Jackson Calhoun, Khaiyom Khojaev, Patrick Lennon, Jack Miller, Ronald Wagstaff

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Ellmans.1\2h.0618.indd 1 5/8/18 8:58 AM 10 11 RICHMOND BALLET | artistic director boasts an impressive repertory with a foundation of full-length classics and 20th-century masters (George Balanchine, John Butler, Agnes de Stoner Winslett is the founding Artistic Director Mille, Jose Limón, and Anthony Tudor, among others), coupled with a of the Richmond Ballet professional company. Her strong commitment to new works, nine of which are are Ms. Winslett’s unique, strong partnership with the community own choreography and include her highly acclaimed version of The has built a fine civic organization into an important Nutcracker. The Ballet’s scope also includes a school, the School of Richmond Ballet, which opened its dance studios 46 years ago and now national dance force through working toward a clear serves more than 900 students annually; and many outreach programs and shared vision. In the 41 years under Ms. Winslett’s featuring the unique Minds In Motion program now in its 26th year. The direction, Richmond Ballet has established the organization operates from a state-of-the-art training and performance first major company of professional dancers in the center on Canal Street, developed in 2000 under the direction of Ms. Commonwealth of Virginia, commissioned nearly Winslett and the Ballet’s Board. 75 original works from over 35 choreographers from around the world, introduced the much-acclaimed Minds In Motion program into Virginia Ms. Winslett is one of the longest tenured artistic directors of a major schools and now Israel, and renovated and occupied its landmark ballet company and one of the few female artistic directors in the United downtown building on Canal Street. She led the Company through its States. She has received countless awards and recognitions at local, New York debut at The Joyce Theater in 2005, with return productions in state, and national levels, and remains an active leader in the country’s 2008, 2010, and most recently in May 2017, and directed its international performing arts community that includes serving as a former Vice Chair debut in London in 2012, in a highly acclaimed run at the Royal Opera of Dance/USA, as the President of the John Butler Foundation, and a House’s Linbury Theatre. The Company conducted its first tour to China U.S. delegate to the 2014 U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People in May of 2015, with performances at the National Centre for the Exchange in Beijing. Recognized as a leader in diversity and inclusion in the ballet field, in 2017 Ms. Winslett was part of a small group of artistic Performing Arts in Beijing and the Shanghai Grand Theatre. directors invited by Dance Theatre of Harlem to begin discussions addressing these issues throughout the field. This two-day exchange Ms. Winslett received her early training from Ann Brodie, Aldofina Suarez, of ideas launched The Equity Project, a 3-year cohort led by Dance and Michael Lland in Columbia, South Carolina, and later trained at the Theatre of Harlem, International Association of Blacks in Dance, and American Ballet Theatre School and the North Carolina School of the Dance/USA and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Although Arts on scholarship. After knee injuries curtailed her performing career, sessions with this alliance of 21 ballet companies including The State she pursued a course of independent study at Smith College, where Ballet of Virginia concluded January 2020, the promotion of equitable she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. In 2005, she was representation throughout the ballet industry remains ever-present at the awarded the Smith Medal, which is the highest honor the College can heart of Richmond Ballet. Despite these many distinctions, Ms. Winslett confer on an alumna. often states that her highest honor has been the privilege to work with the talented professionals and dedicated community members who have Ms. Winslett’s vision for the organization has always encompassed not made a real difference in the world by building Richmond Ballet. only performing but also the training of artists and the education of the community, which are necessary to both preserve the heritage and explore new directions for the Company. Richmond Ballet reaches over 100,000 people annually across the Commonwealth and beyond, and

12 13 RICHMOND BALLET | artistic director boasts an impressive repertory with a foundation of full-length classics and 20th-century masters (George Balanchine, John Butler, Agnes de Stoner Winslett is the founding Artistic Director Mille, Jose Limón, and Anthony Tudor, among others), coupled with a of the Richmond Ballet professional company. Her strong commitment to new works, nine of which are are Ms. Winslett’s unique, strong partnership with the community own choreography and include her highly acclaimed version of The has built a fine civic organization into an important Nutcracker. The Ballet’s scope also includes a school, the School of Richmond Ballet, which opened its dance studios 46 years ago and now national dance force through working toward a clear serves more than 900 students annually; and many outreach programs and shared vision. In the 41 years under Ms. Winslett’s featuring the unique Minds In Motion program now in its 26th year. The direction, Richmond Ballet has established the organization operates from a state-of-the-art training and performance first major company of professional dancers in the center on Canal Street, developed in 2000 under the direction of Ms. Commonwealth of Virginia, commissioned nearly Winslett and the Ballet’s Board. 75 original works from over 35 choreographers from around the world, introduced the much-acclaimed Minds In Motion program into Virginia Ms. Winslett is one of the longest tenured artistic directors of a major schools and now Israel, and renovated and occupied its landmark ballet company and one of the few female artistic directors in the United downtown building on Canal Street. She led the Company through its States. She has received countless awards and recognitions at local, New York debut at The Joyce Theater in 2005, with return productions in state, and national levels, and remains an active leader in the country’s 2008, 2010, and most recently in May 2017, and directed its international performing arts community that includes serving as a former Vice Chair debut in London in 2012, in a highly acclaimed run at the Royal Opera of Dance/USA, as the President of the John Butler Foundation, and a House’s Linbury Theatre. The Company conducted its first tour to China U.S. delegate to the 2014 U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People in May of 2015, with performances at the National Centre for the Exchange in Beijing. Recognized as a leader in diversity and inclusion in the ballet field, in 2017 Ms. Winslett was part of a small group of artistic Performing Arts in Beijing and the Shanghai Grand Theatre. directors invited by Dance Theatre of Harlem to begin discussions addressing these issues throughout the field. This two-day exchange Ms. Winslett received her early training from Ann Brodie, Aldofina Suarez, of ideas launched The Equity Project, a 3-year cohort led by Dance and Michael Lland in Columbia, South Carolina, and later trained at the Theatre of Harlem, International Association of Blacks in Dance, and American Ballet Theatre School and the North Carolina School of the Dance/USA and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Although Arts on scholarship. After knee injuries curtailed her performing career, sessions with this alliance of 21 ballet companies including The State she pursued a course of independent study at Smith College, where Ballet of Virginia concluded January 2020, the promotion of equitable she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. In 2005, she was representation throughout the ballet industry remains ever-present at the awarded the Smith Medal, which is the highest honor the College can heart of Richmond Ballet. Despite these many distinctions, Ms. Winslett confer on an alumna. often states that her highest honor has been the privilege to work with the talented professionals and dedicated community members who have Ms. Winslett’s vision for the organization has always encompassed not made a real difference in the world by building Richmond Ballet. only performing but also the training of artists and the education of the community, which are necessary to both preserve the heritage and explore new directions for the Company. Richmond Ballet reaches over 100,000 people annually across the Commonwealth and beyond, and

12 13 RICHMOND BALLET | associate artistic director RICHMOND BALLET | managing director

Ma Cong was named Richmond Ballet’s Associate Brett Bonda, is now in his 36th season with Artistic Director in June 2020. He has been widely Richmond Ballet, having served the organization recognized by the dance world as a bold, bright, as a dancer, administrator, educator, and director. and inspired choreographer. Critics have described A dancer with the professional company from his choreography as being powerful and passionate. 1985-1995, Mr. Bonda performed much of the Having started his dance career at the Beijing company’s repertory, dancing lead roles in ballets Dance Academy, where he trained in the art of such as Rodeo and Coppélia, and appearing Chinese classical dance, he danced with The in the premiere of Stoner Winslett’s original work, National Ballet of China from 1995 until 1999, prior Ancient Airs and Dances. After learning of the to joining Tulsa Ballet. As a choreographer, Ma was described by The outreach work done through Lori Klinger and the National Dance Institute, Washington Post as “Powerful” and Houston’s En Pointe as having Mr. Bonda elected to retire from the stage to become the Education and “swiftly risen to become one of America’s most exciting choreographers.” Minds In Motion Director for Richmond Ballet. Mr. Bonda served as the Ma has created many original works for companies worldwide. His program’s artistic and administrative coordinator for 16 years. Additionally, first creation for Richmond Ballet Ershter Vals was performed for sold Mr. Bonda has served as the Ballet’s Company Manager, Tour Manager, out audiences at the Royal Opera House in London in 2012 and at and video producer, before stepping into his current role as Managing The Kennedy Center in 2015. Also in 2015, Ma’s creation Lift the Fallen Director, where he has worked closely with members of the Ballet’s was included in Richmond Ballet’s Road to China program for its five-city Board to oversee the organization’s strategic planning and governance, tour through China. His New York City balletic premiere was in 2017 and to initiate the Road To China project in 2014. Mr. Bonda’s work with when Richmond Ballet performed his Lift the Fallen at The Joyce Theater. Richmond Ballet has been recognized both statewide and nationally: he Among his many personal and professional achievements, Ma was has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and as named one of the “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine in 2006 for his a juror for the Coming Up Taller Awards, and he is a board member for dancing and choreography works as well as The Choo-San Goh award Virginians for the Arts. In 2001, Mr. Bonda received Richmond Magazine’s in 2007. In 2008, Ma was the winner of the 21st Century Choreographic Theresa Pollak Award for Excellence in the Arts and, in the summer of competition and also received the “Audience Favourite” and “Editor’s 2014, he represented the United States at the U.S.-China Consultation on Choice Award” from Pointe Magazine. In 2013, Ma was named as one People-to-People Exchange in Beijing alongside U.S. Secretary of State of Joffrey Ballet’s “Choreographers of Color Award” winners. Ma made John Kerry and Richmond Ballet Artistic Director Stoner Winslett. Mr. his Broadway debut in 2017 while working with Julie Taymor on the Bonda is an alumnus of Virginia Intermont College. revival of David Henry Hwang’s Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly, starring Clive Owen. In 2018 Ma’s Glass Figures premiered at The Joyce Theater in New York and received rave reviews from audiences and www.mrfixitva.com 804-393-9921 critics alike. His most recent world premiere, a full-length creation for Tulsa Ballet, Tchaikovsky – The Man Behind the Music, has been celebrated Get a New Bath or Shower in as Little as One Day! as one of his greatest achievements as an artist and storyteller. • Bath • Doors Remodeling • Roofing • Windows • Gutter Helmet 14 RICHMOND BALLET | company artistic team In 1977, she was invited to dance years, he danced with Deutsche with New York City Ballet under the Oper am Rhein in Dusseldorf, Malcolm Burn (Artistic Associate Judy Jacob (Artistic Associate direction of George Balanchine Germany, and made guest and Ballet Master), a New Zealand and School Director) is from and Jerome Robbins. Ms. Kumery appearances with major ballet native, is in his 34th year with Detroit, where she studied ballet has served as répétiteur for Ballet companies in Berlin, Madrid, and Richmond Ballet. During his 25-year with Evelyn Smith. She trained in Teatro Lírico Nacional and Pacific Nice. In 2003, he returned to dancing career, he performed in London, England, with Anne Heaton, Northwest Ballet, and from 1990- Richmond Ballet, and while companies such as London Festival John Field, and Valerie Taylor, and at 2007 was Ballet Master/Associate continuing to perform with the Ballet, The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Butler University (B.A.) and Indiana Artistic Director of North Carolina Company, he began conducting The National Ballet of Zimbabwe, University (M.S.) with George Verdak, Dance Theatre under the direction rehearsals and teaching at the Ballet West, and P.A.C.T. Ballet in William Glenn, Peggy Dorsey, of Salvatore Aiello. Ms. Kumery School of Richmond Ballet. After South Africa where he won the Anton Dolin, and Kenneth Melville. was awarded an Arts & Science his retirement from the stage, Ivan Soloman Award for Best Male After graduation, Ms. Jacob danced Council Fellowship for her meritorious Mr. Antonov stepped into the role Dancer in 1973, 1976, and 1980. A professionally with Memphis contribution to the artistic community of leading Richmond Ballet’s second Richmond Ballet company dancer Ballet, performing principal roles in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is company, Richmond Ballet II. from 1987 to 1993, Mr. Burn remains such as the Sugar Plum Fairy (The the curator of The Salvatore Aiello fondly remembered for his principal Nutcracker), Swanhilda (Coppélia), Trust and serves as a répétiteur Erin Freeman (Resident Conductor) roles in full-length ballets, for the and the title role in Cinderella. She with The George Balanchine Trust. serves in multiple capacities memorable works created on him, also created roles in ballets by throughout the Commonwealth of and especially for his riveting choreographers Ron Cunningham, Igor Antonov (Richmond Ballet II Virginia and maintains a national portrayal of “Death” in The Green Jill Eathorne Bahr, Norbert Vesak, Director and Ballet Master) was presence through Guest Conducting Table. He became a Company Robert Kelley, and Philip Jerry. born in Zaporozie, Ukraine. engagements. Freeman holds a ballet master upon retirement from Ms. Jacob was the Associate Artistic Upon graduation from the Kiev joint position as Director of the dancing with Richmond Ballet and Director of Fort Wayne Ballet prior Choreographic Institute, he joined award-winning Richmond Symphony was named an Artistic Associate to joining Richmond Ballet in 1995. the Donetsk Ballet (Ukraine) as a Chorus and Director of Choral in 1999. As ballet master, Mr. Burn She was Assistant Ballet Master of soloist. In 1990, he was invited to Activities at Virginia Commonwealth has re-staged many of the classic the Richmond Ballet professional join Richmond Ballet, where for five University. Additionally, she is the full-length ballets and choreographed company for two years and became seasons he danced leading roles Artistic Director of Wintergreen his own versions of Romeo & Juliet Director of the School of Richmond in works by George Balanchine, Music and Resident Conductor of the and Cinderella, as well as other Ballet in 1998. John Butler, Antony Tudor, William Richmond Ballet. Guest conducting shorter pieces including Pas Soleau, Malcolm Burn, and Stoner engagements include the Buffalo Glazunov and A Tribute. Prior to Jerri Kumery (Ballet Master) Winslett. During that time, he was Philharmonic Orchestra, the Neglia coming to Richmond Ballet, Mr. Burn began her studies with Roman also a medalist and best couple Ballet, South Carolina Philharmonic, was co-director of Ballet Arizona. Jasinski and Moscelyn Larkin in award winner at the International Savannah Symphony, Charlottesville He is also currently a répétiteur for Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later studied Ballet Competition in Jackson, Symphony Orchestra, Virginia The John Butler Foundation. at the School of American Ballet. Mississippi. For the next several Symphony (continued on next page)

16 17 RICHMOND BALLET | company artistic team In 1977, she was invited to dance years, he danced with Deutsche with New York City Ballet under the Oper am Rhein in Dusseldorf, Malcolm Burn (Artistic Associate Judy Jacob (Artistic Associate direction of George Balanchine Germany, and made guest and Ballet Master), a New Zealand and School Director) is from and Jerome Robbins. Ms. Kumery appearances with major ballet native, is in his 34th year with Detroit, where she studied ballet has served as répétiteur for Ballet companies in Berlin, Madrid, and Richmond Ballet. During his 25-year with Evelyn Smith. She trained in Teatro Lírico Nacional and Pacific Nice. In 2003, he returned to dancing career, he performed in London, England, with Anne Heaton, Northwest Ballet, and from 1990- Richmond Ballet, and while companies such as London Festival John Field, and Valerie Taylor, and at 2007 was Ballet Master/Associate continuing to perform with the Ballet, The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Butler University (B.A.) and Indiana Artistic Director of North Carolina Company, he began conducting The National Ballet of Zimbabwe, University (M.S.) with George Verdak, Dance Theatre under the direction rehearsals and teaching at the Ballet West, and P.A.C.T. Ballet in William Glenn, Peggy Dorsey, of Salvatore Aiello. Ms. Kumery School of Richmond Ballet. After South Africa where he won the Anton Dolin, and Kenneth Melville. was awarded an Arts & Science his retirement from the stage, Ivan Soloman Award for Best Male After graduation, Ms. Jacob danced Council Fellowship for her meritorious Mr. Antonov stepped into the role Dancer in 1973, 1976, and 1980. A professionally with Memphis contribution to the artistic community of leading Richmond Ballet’s second Richmond Ballet company dancer Ballet, performing principal roles in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is company, Richmond Ballet II. from 1987 to 1993, Mr. Burn remains such as the Sugar Plum Fairy (The the curator of The Salvatore Aiello fondly remembered for his principal Nutcracker), Swanhilda (Coppélia), Trust and serves as a répétiteur Erin Freeman (Resident Conductor) roles in full-length ballets, for the and the title role in Cinderella. She with The George Balanchine Trust. serves in multiple capacities memorable works created on him, also created roles in ballets by throughout the Commonwealth of and especially for his riveting choreographers Ron Cunningham, Igor Antonov (Richmond Ballet II Virginia and maintains a national portrayal of “Death” in The Green Jill Eathorne Bahr, Norbert Vesak, Director and Ballet Master) was presence through Guest Conducting Table. He became a Company Robert Kelley, and Philip Jerry. born in Zaporozie, Ukraine. engagements. Freeman holds a ballet master upon retirement from Ms. Jacob was the Associate Artistic Upon graduation from the Kiev joint position as Director of the dancing with Richmond Ballet and Director of Fort Wayne Ballet prior Choreographic Institute, he joined award-winning Richmond Symphony was named an Artistic Associate to joining Richmond Ballet in 1995. the Donetsk Ballet (Ukraine) as a Chorus and Director of Choral in 1999. As ballet master, Mr. Burn She was Assistant Ballet Master of soloist. In 1990, he was invited to Activities at Virginia Commonwealth has re-staged many of the classic the Richmond Ballet professional join Richmond Ballet, where for five University. Additionally, she is the full-length ballets and choreographed company for two years and became seasons he danced leading roles Artistic Director of Wintergreen his own versions of Romeo & Juliet Director of the School of Richmond in works by George Balanchine, Music and Resident Conductor of the and Cinderella, as well as other Ballet in 1998. John Butler, Antony Tudor, William Richmond Ballet. Guest conducting shorter pieces including Pas Soleau, Malcolm Burn, and Stoner engagements include the Buffalo Glazunov and A Tribute. Prior to Jerri Kumery (Ballet Master) Winslett. During that time, he was Philharmonic Orchestra, the Neglia coming to Richmond Ballet, Mr. Burn began her studies with Roman also a medalist and best couple Ballet, South Carolina Philharmonic, was co-director of Ballet Arizona. Jasinski and Moscelyn Larkin in award winner at the International Savannah Symphony, Charlottesville He is also currently a répétiteur for Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later studied Ballet Competition in Jackson, Symphony Orchestra, Virginia The John Butler Foundation. at the School of American Ballet. Mississippi. For the next several Symphony (continued on next page)

16 17 RICHMOND BALLET | company artistic team cont. RICHMOND BALLET | artists-in-residence cont.

Orchestra, and additional Bel’Arte at La Madeleine in Paris. ensembles in Massachusetts, During the pandemic, Freeman Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, devised and led a new Wintergreen Missouri, North Carolina, and Music Online Community, created Illinois. In recent seasons, Freeman a choral ideo project for VCU made her debut at Symphony Hall Choirs called Adaptation 2020, in Boston with Berkshire Choral and programmed a full 20-21 International, conducted multiple season of virtual programming for engagements with the Richmond the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Symphony and Richmond Ballet, Freeman holds degrees from premiered with the Portland Northwestern University, Boston (Maine) Symphony, and led an University, and Peabody international ensemble of singers Conservatory. and the Orchestre Symphonique

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18 19 RICHMOND BALLET | company dancers International Dance Center, Jacob’s Ballet. She attended many summer Pillow, and Boston Ballet. After programs, including at Boston Ballet Lauren Archer is Marty Davis two seasons as a trainee in Boston, and with an exchange program originally from began his training Trevor joined Richmond Ballet through the John Cranko School Oklahoma City, at the age of seven in 2008 as an apprentice and in Stuttgart, Germany. Sabrina Oklahoma. After in Los Angeles, became part of the professional spent two years dancing in Richmond finishing her training California, with company in 2010. Ballet II, and this is her seventh at the Ellison Ballet Meridith Baylis. season in the professional company. Professional Training When he was 13, Abi Goldstein, Program, she spent one year in he continued his training with of Sarasota, Khaiyom Khojaev Richmond Ballet II before joining Philip and Charles Fuller while Florida, began her was born in the professional company in attending Los Angeles County High professional training Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 2014. When off the stage, Lauren School for the Arts. Marty attended at The Sarasota At the age of 10, creates fashion and lifestyle summer programs at San Francisco Ballet School. She Khaiyom was content for Felix & Flora. She has Ballet and Boston Ballet, where he attended summer accepted in the also started a flower business, was invited to continue his studies programs at the School of American National Tajik Monarch Flower Farm, with fellow through the company’s trainee Ballet and Miami City Ballet Choreographic School. Shortly company dancer, Cody Beaton. program. He then went on to dance School. As a trainee at Boston Ballet thereafter, he was sent to Russia with Kansas City Ballet for six for two seasons, Abi performed to study at the Perm State Cody Beaton, years. This is his eighth season with both the company and Boston Choreographic College. He studied of Round Rock, with Richmond Ballet. Ballet II. Abi spent two years with there for eight years and learned Texas, began her Richmond Ballet II and is excited from some of Russia’s finest teachers. training at the Austin Trevor Davis to begin her seventh season By the end of his education, Conservatory began ballet at with the professional company. Khaiyom’s repertoire surpassed of the Arts. She the age of six most others. In 2016, Khaiyom continued on to join in Los Angeles, Sabrina Holland competed in Arabesque Ekaterina the Colorado Ballet for one season. California, with of Frankfort, New Maximova Ballet Competition. She has been with Richmond Meridith Baylis. York, began her Khaiyom joined Richmond Ballet II Ballet since 2008 and recently At the age of 12, training at Ballet in August 2016 and is thrilled to married fellow company dancer he continued under the direction Arts. She furthered be starting his third season with Trevor Davis. She enjoys cooking, of Philip and Charles Fuller and her education by the professional company. reading, and spending time soon attended the Los Angeles studying at Canada’s with Trevor and their three cats. County High School for the Arts. National Ballet School for four years. He studied with various scholarship After graduating, she spent one year programs through Kaatsbaan as a trainee with The Washington

20 21 RICHMOND BALLET | company dancers International Dance Center, Jacob’s Ballet. She attended many summer Pillow, and Boston Ballet. After programs, including at Boston Ballet Lauren Archer is Marty Davis two seasons as a trainee in Boston, and with an exchange program originally from began his training Trevor joined Richmond Ballet through the John Cranko School Oklahoma City, at the age of seven in 2008 as an apprentice and in Stuttgart, Germany. Sabrina Oklahoma. After in Los Angeles, became part of the professional spent two years dancing in Richmond finishing her training California, with company in 2010. Ballet II, and this is her seventh at the Ellison Ballet Meridith Baylis. season in the professional company. Professional Training When he was 13, Abi Goldstein, Program, she spent one year in he continued his training with of Sarasota, Khaiyom Khojaev Richmond Ballet II before joining Philip and Charles Fuller while Florida, began her was born in the professional company in attending Los Angeles County High professional training Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 2014. When off the stage, Lauren School for the Arts. Marty attended at The Sarasota At the age of 10, creates fashion and lifestyle summer programs at San Francisco Ballet School. She Khaiyom was content for Felix & Flora. She has Ballet and Boston Ballet, where he attended summer accepted in the also started a flower business, was invited to continue his studies programs at the School of American National Tajik Monarch Flower Farm, with fellow through the company’s trainee Ballet and Miami City Ballet Choreographic School. Shortly company dancer, Cody Beaton. program. He then went on to dance School. As a trainee at Boston Ballet thereafter, he was sent to Russia with Kansas City Ballet for six for two seasons, Abi performed to study at the Perm State Cody Beaton, years. This is his eighth season with both the company and Boston Choreographic College. He studied of Round Rock, with Richmond Ballet. Ballet II. Abi spent two years with there for eight years and learned Texas, began her Richmond Ballet II and is excited from some of Russia’s finest teachers. training at the Austin Trevor Davis to begin her seventh season By the end of his education, Conservatory began ballet at with the professional company. Khaiyom’s repertoire surpassed of the Arts. She the age of six most others. In 2016, Khaiyom continued on to join in Los Angeles, Sabrina Holland competed in Arabesque Ekaterina the Colorado Ballet for one season. California, with of Frankfort, New Maximova Ballet Competition. She has been with Richmond Meridith Baylis. York, began her Khaiyom joined Richmond Ballet II Ballet since 2008 and recently At the age of 12, training at Ballet in August 2016 and is thrilled to married fellow company dancer he continued under the direction Arts. She furthered be starting his third season with Trevor Davis. She enjoys cooking, of Philip and Charles Fuller and her education by the professional company. reading, and spending time soon attended the Los Angeles studying at Canada’s with Trevor and their three cats. County High School for the Arts. National Ballet School for four years. He studied with various scholarship After graduating, she spent one year programs through Kaatsbaan as a trainee with The Washington

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Eri Nishihara, Ira White, native to originally of Japan, Richmond, Virginia, began her training discovered his in Reno, Nevada. love for dance She holds a BFA in through Richmond Ballet from Ballet’s Minds In the University of Motion program. Utah, where she studied for two Soon after, he signed up for ballet years before joining Richmond and other countless classes that Ballet II. In her spare time, she enjoys Richmond Ballet offered. Through being outdoors and spending the years, he rose through the time with friends. Eri is thrilled to be ranks of the School, including dancing her fourth season in the a year spent in its trainee program professional company. and three seasons in the second company. He is proud to be in his Izabella Tokev sixth year with the main company. was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Naomi Wilson, From an early age of Brandon, she found her Mississippi, trained love for dance. under David Keary She continued of Ballet Mississippi her ballet training in Las Vegas, for four years. focusing on the Russian Vaganova At 17 she joined method. At the age of 16, she Miami City Ballet’s pre-professional moved to Russia to study at Perm program for two years. Following, State Choreographic College. In she auditioned for Richmond Ballet August of 2016, Izabella joined and spent one year as a trainee. Richmond Ballet’s second company. After two years in Richmond Ballet After three years in RBII, she was II, Naomi is excited to begin her accepted into the main company. first season with the main company.

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Want behind-the-scenes access? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! 22 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists Tetley, and John Butler to name a Christopher Devlin Hill (Lighting few. She joined Mr. Butler’s company Designer, some kind of peace) is George Balanchine (1904-1983) Tamara Cobus (Costume Designer, in 1958, and in 1959 appeared in happy to return to the Richmond (Choreographer, Who Cares?) Who Cares?) was previously the the original performances of Ballet production team to lead the is widely regarded as the leading Costume Director for Richmond Carmina Burana at the New York lighting department for an 8th contemporary choreographer in Ballet. Originally hailing from Salt City Opera. The company appeared season. Working as part of a team to the world of ballet. He was born in Lake City, Utah, she has designed in the 1958, 1959, and 1965 Spoleto produce live stage art is something 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and and created for many theatre and "Festival of Two Worlds" in Italy, he has always loved and Richmond entered the Imperial Ballet School dance companies, as well as for and in 1960, premiered Portrait Ballet provides him with a sense at age ten, graduating in 1921. ad agencies and the general of Billie at Jacob’s Pillow Dance of pride in his work. Having In 1924, he and a small group of public. Cobus’ designs can be Festival. In the late sixties, she worked on musicals, opera, dance, dancers received permission to seen inmany Richmond Ballet joined the Yale Repertory Theatre and dramas, Chris brings an eclectic travel to Europe as the Soviet works. Most recently, Cobus held where she taught movement to work experience that helps further State Dancers. Serge Diaghilev the position of Costume Director the actors and joined the company Richmond Ballet’s mission. Chris saw the company in Paris and at Atlanta Ballet. as an actor in the productions of has designed lighting for Richmond engaged Balanchine for his history- A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ballet over the years, primarily on making group, The Ballet Russe. Carmen de Lavallade Julius Caesar, and Macbeth, tours as well as for the School of After Diaghilev’s death, Balanchine (Choreographer, Sweet Bitter Love) performed the role of Linda Loman Richmond Ballet. Chris has worked left The Ballet Russe and eventually began her professional debut at with the Trinity Square Players for several theaters…including the made his way to New York. In 1934, the age of 17 with the Lester Horton production of Death of a Salesman, Athens Theater in Deland FL, as Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, an Dance Theatre in Los Angeles, and received the Clarence Bayfield well as Drama works in West Palm American dance enthusiast, founded California in the role of Salome. She Award presented by Actor’s Equity Beach, FL. A few of Chris’ most The School of American Ballet. made her Broadway debut in the for her role of Emila in the production enjoyable designs have been The The School eventually became show House of Flowers, written by of Othello with Earle Hyman. She Producers (Athens Theater, 2019) the training ground for New York Truman Capote with music by Harold can be seen in the John Sayles and all of the Richmond Ballet School City Ballet, which Kirstein and Arlen. Shortly after, following her film Lone Star and Big Daddy. She performances during his tenure. Balanchine established in 1948. cousin Janet Collins as principal has worked with the icons of the Chris would like to thank Kristen New York City Ballet has since dance artist with the Metropolitan jazz world, Duke Ellington, Bill and Styx for their love and support. become one of the finest companies Opera’s productions of Aida and Evans, Wynton Marsalis, Jan Ira in the world. Balanchine was one Samson and Delilah, she returned Bloom, and Benny Goodman. Geoffrey Holder (Costume of the most prolific and sought-after in 1992 to choreograph Porgy and Carmen has received honorary Designer, Sweet Bitter Love) contemporary choreographic Bess, Die Meistersinger, Rusalka, Doctors of Fine Arts from the With an award-winning career as geniuses, and his work changed the and Lucia de Lammermoor. She Boston Conservatory of Music, a dancer, choreographer, director, nature of ballet around the world. has worked with some of the most Adelphi University, and the Juilliard costume designer and visual artist, exciting choreographers in the School of Music. Carmen was Geoffrey Holder has aptly been dance world, including her husband awarded the prestigious Kennedy described as a “Renaissance man Geoffrey Holder, Alvin Ailey, Glen Center Honor on December 3, 2017. in an (continued on next page)

24 25 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists Tetley, and John Butler to name a Christopher Devlin Hill (Lighting few. She joined Mr. Butler’s company Designer, some kind of peace) is George Balanchine (1904-1983) Tamara Cobus (Costume Designer, in 1958, and in 1959 appeared in happy to return to the Richmond (Choreographer, Who Cares?) Who Cares?) was previously the the original performances of Ballet production team to lead the is widely regarded as the leading Costume Director for Richmond Carmina Burana at the New York lighting department for an 8th contemporary choreographer in Ballet. Originally hailing from Salt City Opera. The company appeared season. Working as part of a team to the world of ballet. He was born in Lake City, Utah, she has designed in the 1958, 1959, and 1965 Spoleto produce live stage art is something 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and and created for many theatre and "Festival of Two Worlds" in Italy, he has always loved and Richmond entered the Imperial Ballet School dance companies, as well as for and in 1960, premiered Portrait Ballet provides him with a sense at age ten, graduating in 1921. ad agencies and the general of Billie at Jacob’s Pillow Dance of pride in his work. Having In 1924, he and a small group of public. Cobus’ designs can be Festival. In the late sixties, she worked on musicals, opera, dance, dancers received permission to seen inmany Richmond Ballet joined the Yale Repertory Theatre and dramas, Chris brings an eclectic travel to Europe as the Soviet works. Most recently, Cobus held where she taught movement to work experience that helps further State Dancers. Serge Diaghilev the position of Costume Director the actors and joined the company Richmond Ballet’s mission. Chris saw the company in Paris and at Atlanta Ballet. as an actor in the productions of has designed lighting for Richmond engaged Balanchine for his history- A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ballet over the years, primarily on making group, The Ballet Russe. Carmen de Lavallade Julius Caesar, and Macbeth, tours as well as for the School of After Diaghilev’s death, Balanchine (Choreographer, Sweet Bitter Love) performed the role of Linda Loman Richmond Ballet. Chris has worked left The Ballet Russe and eventually began her professional debut at with the Trinity Square Players for several theaters…including the made his way to New York. In 1934, the age of 17 with the Lester Horton production of Death of a Salesman, Athens Theater in Deland FL, as Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, an Dance Theatre in Los Angeles, and received the Clarence Bayfield well as Drama works in West Palm American dance enthusiast, founded California in the role of Salome. She Award presented by Actor’s Equity Beach, FL. A few of Chris’ most The School of American Ballet. made her Broadway debut in the for her role of Emila in the production enjoyable designs have been The The School eventually became show House of Flowers, written by of Othello with Earle Hyman. She Producers (Athens Theater, 2019) the training ground for New York Truman Capote with music by Harold can be seen in the John Sayles and all of the Richmond Ballet School City Ballet, which Kirstein and Arlen. Shortly after, following her film Lone Star and Big Daddy. She performances during his tenure. Balanchine established in 1948. cousin Janet Collins as principal has worked with the icons of the Chris would like to thank Kristen New York City Ballet has since dance artist with the Metropolitan jazz world, Duke Ellington, Bill and Styx for their love and support. become one of the finest companies Opera’s productions of Aida and Evans, Wynton Marsalis, Jan Ira in the world. Balanchine was one Samson and Delilah, she returned Bloom, and Benny Goodman. Geoffrey Holder (Costume of the most prolific and sought-after in 1992 to choreograph Porgy and Carmen has received honorary Designer, Sweet Bitter Love) contemporary choreographic Bess, Die Meistersinger, Rusalka, Doctors of Fine Arts from the With an award-winning career as geniuses, and his work changed the and Lucia de Lammermoor. She Boston Conservatory of Music, a dancer, choreographer, director, nature of ballet around the world. has worked with some of the most Adelphi University, and the Juilliard costume designer and visual artist, exciting choreographers in the School of Music. Carmen was Geoffrey Holder has aptly been dance world, including her husband awarded the prestigious Kennedy described as a “Renaissance man Geoffrey Holder, Alvin Ailey, Glen Center Honor on December 3, 2017. in an (continued on next page)

24 25 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists continued at the Boston Arts Academy. He Academy for the Performing Arts, began his training at the Boston Alexander W. Dreyfoos School age of specialists.” Born into an was perhaps most publicly Arts Academy, OrigiNation Cultural for the Arts, Marygrove College, artistic family in Port-of-Spain, recognized for such roles as the Arts Center, and Jeanette Neill Renaissance High School, Boston Trinidad, Mr. Holder’s career began villain Baron Samedi in the James Dance Studio as a scholarship Youth Moves, Dean College, as a member and later the director Bond classic, Live and Let Die (1973), recipient in their Boston Youth Endicott College, Eastern Michigan of the Holder Dance Company – a as Punjab in Annie (1982) and as Moves Program. After graduating University, Wheaton College, dance ensemble founded by his the international spokesperson from the from the Walnut Hill Georgetown University's Black brother Boscoe. With the company, for the 7-Up “uncola” advertising School for the Arts, Levi was Movements Dance Theatre, the Mr. Holder toured the West Indies campaign. Mr. Holder was also an awarded a place in the Scholarship Joffrey School, Boston Conservatory and Puerto Rico before making accomplished painter, having won Program at The Ailey School. He at Berklee, The Ailey School, Reed his New York stage debut in 1954. a Guggenheim Fellowship for later enrolled in the Ailey/Fordham Dance, the Chamber Music Society It was at this pivotal point in his his work and author of numerous BFA Program, which lead to an of Palm Beach, Ballet Ecclectica career and due to his impressive books including Black Gods, invitation to join Ailey II by former at Center of Creative Arts, stature he was chosen to perform Green Islands (1959), and Geoffrey director, Sylvia Waters before OrigiNation and MOVE(NYC). He in Harold Arlen’s Broadway musical Holder’s Caribbean Cookbook graduation. Levi’s performance has worked extensively with his House of Flowers where he (1979). His artistic achievements credits include the Radio City mentor Christopher Huggins as originated the role of Samedi, a have been chronicled in the book Christmas Spectacular (New York), co-choreographer and collaborator Haitian conjurer. This would mark Geoffrey Holder: A Life in Theater, Movements Dance Company for dance companies and schools the beginning of a distinguished Dance and Art by dance critic (Jamaica), OrigiNation (Boston), such as Alvin Ailey American Broadway career, which included Jennifer Dunning (2001). Geoffrey Lula Washington Dance Theatre Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of two Tony Awards for Best Direction Holder and his wife, Kennedy (Los Angeles), Reed Dance Harlem, Duke Ellington School for and Best Costume Design for the Center Honoree Carmen de (Pittsburgh) and PHILADANCO! the Arts, and the Juilliard School. highly regarded musical The Wiz Lavallade, were married for nearly (Philadelphia). Levi is currently on Levi’s awards include Contemporary (1975). In 1978, he would strike sixty years. Their partnership and faculty at Urbanity Dance and in Dance Silver Medalist of the 4th Seoul gold again with his Broadway hit artistic excellence was captured in the Ailey Extension program at the International Dance Competition, Timbuktu!, which he directed and the filmCarmen & Geoffrey(2004). Ailey School and has been Artist 2007 Young Professionals Awardee choreographed. As a choreographer, in Residence at the Boston —Martha Hill Dance Fund, Best Holder created classic works for Jerri Kumery (Répetitéur, Conservatory at Berklee and Performance at the 10th Annual both the Alvin Ailey American Who Cares?) see Company Teacher In Residency for Urbanity Oakland Dance Festival in Michigan Dance Theater, for which he also Artistic Team, page 16. Dance. As a choreographer, he and first recipient of the 2016 Ballet created the costumes and music has created works for institutions Inc. Emerging Choreographer for the Prodigal Prince (1967) and Levi Philip Marsman such as Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Award. He was recently asked to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, for (Choreographer, some kind of Encore!, the Walnut Hill School perform an original solo in the which he also created the costumes peace) was born and raised in for the Arts, Douglas Anderson 2018 Boston Contemporary Dance and music for Dougla (1974). He Boston, MA and is Artist in Residence School of the Arts, Sharron Miller Festival (continued on next page)

26 27 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists continued at the Boston Arts Academy. He Academy for the Performing Arts, began his training at the Boston Alexander W. Dreyfoos School age of specialists.” Born into an was perhaps most publicly Arts Academy, OrigiNation Cultural for the Arts, Marygrove College, artistic family in Port-of-Spain, recognized for such roles as the Arts Center, and Jeanette Neill Renaissance High School, Boston Trinidad, Mr. Holder’s career began villain Baron Samedi in the James Dance Studio as a scholarship Youth Moves, Dean College, as a member and later the director Bond classic, Live and Let Die (1973), recipient in their Boston Youth Endicott College, Eastern Michigan of the Holder Dance Company – a as Punjab in Annie (1982) and as Moves Program. After graduating University, Wheaton College, dance ensemble founded by his the international spokesperson from the from the Walnut Hill Georgetown University's Black brother Boscoe. With the company, for the 7-Up “uncola” advertising School for the Arts, Levi was Movements Dance Theatre, the Mr. Holder toured the West Indies campaign. Mr. Holder was also an awarded a place in the Scholarship Joffrey School, Boston Conservatory and Puerto Rico before making accomplished painter, having won Program at The Ailey School. He at Berklee, The Ailey School, Reed his New York stage debut in 1954. a Guggenheim Fellowship for later enrolled in the Ailey/Fordham Dance, the Chamber Music Society It was at this pivotal point in his his work and author of numerous BFA Program, which lead to an of Palm Beach, Ballet Ecclectica career and due to his impressive books including Black Gods, invitation to join Ailey II by former at Center of Creative Arts, stature he was chosen to perform Green Islands (1959), and Geoffrey director, Sylvia Waters before OrigiNation and MOVE(NYC). He in Harold Arlen’s Broadway musical Holder’s Caribbean Cookbook graduation. Levi’s performance has worked extensively with his House of Flowers where he (1979). His artistic achievements credits include the Radio City mentor Christopher Huggins as originated the role of Samedi, a have been chronicled in the book Christmas Spectacular (New York), co-choreographer and collaborator Haitian conjurer. This would mark Geoffrey Holder: A Life in Theater, Movements Dance Company for dance companies and schools the beginning of a distinguished Dance and Art by dance critic (Jamaica), OrigiNation (Boston), such as Alvin Ailey American Broadway career, which included Jennifer Dunning (2001). Geoffrey Lula Washington Dance Theatre Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of two Tony Awards for Best Direction Holder and his wife, Kennedy (Los Angeles), Reed Dance Harlem, Duke Ellington School for and Best Costume Design for the Center Honoree Carmen de (Pittsburgh) and PHILADANCO! the Arts, and the Juilliard School. highly regarded musical The Wiz Lavallade, were married for nearly (Philadelphia). Levi is currently on Levi’s awards include Contemporary (1975). In 1978, he would strike sixty years. Their partnership and faculty at Urbanity Dance and in Dance Silver Medalist of the 4th Seoul gold again with his Broadway hit artistic excellence was captured in the Ailey Extension program at the International Dance Competition, Timbuktu!, which he directed and the filmCarmen & Geoffrey(2004). Ailey School and has been Artist 2007 Young Professionals Awardee choreographed. As a choreographer, in Residence at the Boston —Martha Hill Dance Fund, Best Holder created classic works for Jerri Kumery (Répetitéur, Conservatory at Berklee and Performance at the 10th Annual both the Alvin Ailey American Who Cares?) see Company Teacher In Residency for Urbanity Oakland Dance Festival in Michigan Dance Theater, for which he also Artistic Team, page 16. Dance. As a choreographer, he and first recipient of the 2016 Ballet created the costumes and music has created works for institutions Inc. Emerging Choreographer for the Prodigal Prince (1967) and Levi Philip Marsman such as Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Award. He was recently asked to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, for (Choreographer, some kind of Encore!, the Walnut Hill School perform an original solo in the which he also created the costumes peace) was born and raised in for the Arts, Douglas Anderson 2018 Boston Contemporary Dance and music for Dougla (1974). He Boston, MA and is Artist in Residence School of the Arts, Sharron Miller Festival (continued on next page)

26 27 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists continued and became mostly retired, while Saeko Ichinohi, SwingDance continuing to design and consult America, Broadway Dancin!, and was one of two guest in New York City, regional theatres with the Richmond Ballet and also Connecticut Ballet, American choreographers to create a new around the United States, as well guest teaching and designing at Repertory Ballet, Juilliard Dance work for Urbanity Dance in Boston as through international tours and University of Puget Sound. Richard’s Ensemble, Bat-Dor Dance Company, in their "Urbanity NeXt" Project in collaborations. She holds an M.F.A. favorite part of working with American Dance Machine, and 2017. He was commissioned by the from the University of California, Richmond Ballet is watching National Ballet of Iran and has Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum San Diego. More of her work can be dancers creatively and willingly been a guest designer for ballet to create a new work entitled seen at www.emilycostumes.com. encourage each other to collaborate. and modern dance companies Colorful in conjunction with the He has been married to Suzanne and opera throughout the world. opening of their exhibit “Boston’s Richard Moore (Lighting Designer, Fry, another Richmond Ballet As lighting designer for The Opera Apollo” and is excited to create for Who Cares?) Since 1980, Richard emerita of production, for 39 years. Company of Philadelphia, he Richmond Ballet this season. Moore has worked with the received Emmys for The Damnation Richmond Ballet both as a freelancer Chenault Spence (Lighting of Faust and for Un Ballo in Emily Morgan (Costume Designer, and as a resident employee, Designer, Sweet Bitter Love) has Maschera with Luciano Pavarotti. some kind of peace) is a designer designing lights, technical directing, been a lighting designer with Alvin This company’s tour of La Bohème whose work spans multiple genres. production managing, and consulting. Ailey American Dance Theater with Maestro Pavarotti was performed As Costume Director for Richmond As Lighting Designer, Richard has since 1970. During this time, his and televised in Italy and China. Ballet her design credits include illuminated more than 175 theatre work for the company has been His work in theatre and cabaret Realms of Amber, City Life, Polaris, and dance shows in numerous seen in New York at the City Center, has been seen in the United Gloria, Portrait of Billie, An Open cities, including Richmond, New Metropolitan Opera House, New States, Europe, and South America. Letter..., Pas Glazunov, and Notturno York City, San Francisco, Seattle, York State Theater and in tours of Recently he created the lighting among others. Prior to joining Washington, DC, Princeton, Kansas the United States, Europe, Russia, for the Art of the Early Music Richmond Ballet, Morgan designed City, and Philadelphia. In 1989, South America, Africa, and Asia. company’s production of an original for a number of dance projects, Richard returned to Seattle, home There have been several television theatre/early music work, Artemisia, including Round My World for of his MFA, where he co-founded productions for PBS, ABC and in New York. Parsons Dance (premiered at New a corporate events production networks in more than twenty York’s Theater), as well as Canvas, company, TPN, which designs and countries. He has toured with the a Joyce world premiere for the Vail manages large-scale corporate Ailey Company and other dance International Dance Festival with stage presentations for many companies in most of the United Keigwin and Co. featuring principals Fortune 500 clients. At its peak, States and 70 countries. He has richmond ballet Gift Certificates from New York City Ballet. Morgan TPN employed 92 full-time staff, also been a resident designer with has also designed for both opera executing over 200 events per Erick Hawkins, Jose Limón, Dance Contact the Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 and theatre. Her work has been year. In 2009, Richard sold his half Theater of Harlem, Ice Theatre of featured in a wide variety of projects of TPN to his business partner New York, Cortez and Company,

28 29 RICHMOND BALLET | may artists continued and became mostly retired, while Saeko Ichinohi, SwingDance continuing to design and consult America, Broadway Dancin!, and was one of two guest in New York City, regional theatres with the Richmond Ballet and also Connecticut Ballet, American choreographers to create a new around the United States, as well guest teaching and designing at Repertory Ballet, Juilliard Dance work for Urbanity Dance in Boston as through international tours and University of Puget Sound. Richard’s Ensemble, Bat-Dor Dance Company, in their "Urbanity NeXt" Project in collaborations. She holds an M.F.A. favorite part of working with American Dance Machine, and 2017. He was commissioned by the from the University of California, Richmond Ballet is watching National Ballet of Iran and has Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum San Diego. More of her work can be dancers creatively and willingly been a guest designer for ballet to create a new work entitled seen at www.emilycostumes.com. encourage each other to collaborate. and modern dance companies Colorful in conjunction with the He has been married to Suzanne and opera throughout the world. opening of their exhibit “Boston’s Richard Moore (Lighting Designer, Fry, another Richmond Ballet As lighting designer for The Opera Apollo” and is excited to create for Who Cares?) Since 1980, Richard emerita of production, for 39 years. Company of Philadelphia, he Richmond Ballet this season. Moore has worked with the received Emmys for The Damnation Richmond Ballet both as a freelancer Chenault Spence (Lighting of Faust and for Un Ballo in Emily Morgan (Costume Designer, and as a resident employee, Designer, Sweet Bitter Love) has Maschera with Luciano Pavarotti. some kind of peace) is a designer designing lights, technical directing, been a lighting designer with Alvin This company’s tour of La Bohème whose work spans multiple genres. production managing, and consulting. Ailey American Dance Theater with Maestro Pavarotti was performed As Costume Director for Richmond As Lighting Designer, Richard has since 1970. During this time, his and televised in Italy and China. Ballet her design credits include illuminated more than 175 theatre work for the company has been His work in theatre and cabaret Realms of Amber, City Life, Polaris, and dance shows in numerous seen in New York at the City Center, has been seen in the United Gloria, Portrait of Billie, An Open cities, including Richmond, New Metropolitan Opera House, New States, Europe, and South America. Letter..., Pas Glazunov, and Notturno York City, San Francisco, Seattle, York State Theater and in tours of Recently he created the lighting among others. Prior to joining Washington, DC, Princeton, Kansas the United States, Europe, Russia, for the Art of the Early Music Richmond Ballet, Morgan designed City, and Philadelphia. In 1989, South America, Africa, and Asia. company’s production of an original for a number of dance projects, Richard returned to Seattle, home There have been several television theatre/early music work, Artemisia, including Round My World for of his MFA, where he co-founded productions for PBS, ABC and in New York. Parsons Dance (premiered at New a corporate events production networks in more than twenty York’s Theater), as well as Canvas, company, TPN, which designs and countries. He has toured with the a Joyce world premiere for the Vail manages large-scale corporate Ailey Company and other dance International Dance Festival with stage presentations for many companies in most of the United Keigwin and Co. featuring principals Fortune 500 clients. At its peak, States and 70 countries. He has richmond ballet Gift Certificates from New York City Ballet. Morgan TPN employed 92 full-time staff, also been a resident designer with has also designed for both opera executing over 200 events per Erick Hawkins, Jose Limón, Dance Contact the Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 and theatre. Her work has been year. In 2009, Richard sold his half Theater of Harlem, Ice Theatre of featured in a wide variety of projects of TPN to his business partner New York, Cortez and Company,

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Richmond Ballet’s mission and vision are fulfilled by the generosity of our donors. We extend our gratitude to the following individuals and family funds who contributed This benevolent community brings dance performances and programs across the to our Annual Fund during our 19-20 season. List represents gifts received July 1, 2019 Commonwealth and beyond. We extend our gratitude to the following corporations, through June 30, 2020. foundations, and public funders who supported our 2019-20 season. List represents gifts received July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. individual and family foundations - cabriole circle Star ($25,000 and up) Abby W. Moore Donor Advised Julie and Kurt Schadewald CORPORATIONS / FOUNDATIONS / PUBLIC FUNDING Anonymous Fund of Richmond Jewish Dr. and Mrs. R.P. Sowers Mr. and Mrs. David R. Beran Foundation Jane Bassett Spilman $50,000 and Up Wilbur Moreland Havens J. McLaughlin The Rev. Dr. J.P. Blankenship Mr. Johnson C. Moss, Jr. Tad and Sue Thompson Altria Group, Inc. Charitable Foundation Mutual Assurance Society of Greg and Ellen Rogowski Gordon and Selina Rainey Charitable Fund of the American BRAVO of Richmond Ballet Virginia Fund of the Community Mr. and Mrs. Needham B. Whitfield The Reinhart Family Endowment Foundation E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter $5,000 - $9,999 Foundation for a greater BB&T Wealth Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Foundation Richmond Director ($10,000 - $24,999) City of Portsmouth Museum & Linda T. Dorsey and James Thompson Dominion Energy Poe’s Pub Anonymous Fine Arts Commission A. Satterwhite Tilghman Family Fund of the The Hearst Foundation Portsmouth Service League Louise B. Cochrane Charitable Cox Transportation Colette and John Tellmann Community Foundation for Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Foundation Davenport & Company LLC Anne Marie Whittemore a greater Richmond TowneBank Foundation Asset Management, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell II Gardner Orthodontics Carol and Clarence Williams Mr. William G. Urban and Ms. Virginia Commission for the Arts Richard Moore and Suzanne Fry The Helen G. Gifford Foundation $500 - $999 Stoner Winslett and Donald Irwin Anne B. Kenny-Urban The Lettie Pate Whitehead Mrs. George D. Gibson Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Ashpark Financial Group, LLC The Weathertop Foundation Foundation Chris and Renee Gilman Dancer ($2,500 - $4,999) Charitable Trust Raymond James Suzanne Grandis Melanie and Mark Binshtok Patron ($1,500 - $2,499) $25,000 - $49,999 Jewish Community Federation Karnes Coffey Design Dennis and Kathleen Maccio Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg Brown, Jr. Anonymous Atlantic Union Bank of Richmond Partner MD Holman William J. Burns III Jane and David Abbott CultureWorks & The Arts and McGuire Woods River Road United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. John A. Luke, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Conschafter Dr. Alynn and Mr. John Charles Cultural Funding Consortium: Patient First Schooley Law Firm, PC Annie and Art Sandler Ms. Margaret Couch Alexander III City of Richmond, Hanover PwC Trinity United Methodist Church Mrs. Joseph R. Svoboda Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cronly III Ms. Stewart Allen County, and Henrico County Queen of Virginia Skill & Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop Philip and Kay Davidson Phoebe Antrim Massey Foundation Entertainment LLC $100 - $499 Regis and Tom Wyatt Ms. Carolyn A. Davis Kathi and Daniel Bezeredi Morgan Stanley and Morgan Tidewater Children’s Foundation Bank of America EVERGIB Kate and Bob Duval Mrs. Lewis T. Booker* Stanley Foundation Universal Corporation Choreographer ($5,000 - $9,999) Flint Holdings The Fatherree Foundation Margaret Dillon Bowles The Shubert Foundation, Inc. YHB Anonymous Julep’s Florence Bryan Fowlkes Fund of Jennifer and Mike Britt United Jewish Federation of Carol and Joe Battista $2,500 - $4,999 River Road Church, Baptist the Community Foundation for Lissy Bryan Tidewater, Inc. Debbie and Warner Brundage City of Norfolk Commission on Tri Club Woman’s Club a greater Richmond Dr. Jennifer A. Cable and The Bryant Family $10,000 - $24,999 the Arts and Humanities Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church Maurice and Melissa Gaubatz Mr. David Lingerfelt Thomas and Nancy J. Chewning Capital One Services, Inc. Kip Kephart Foundation Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Kit and Pat Campbell Family Fund of the Community Community Foundation for a KPMG LLP Matching Gift Companies Stephen M. and Cheryl G. Dr.* and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Foundation for a greater greater Richmond LUSTRE by Adolf Altria Group, Inc. Goddard Family Fund of the Ralph Crosby Richmond Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Margarete and Siegfried Citizens Charitable Foundation Community Foundation for a Mr. and Mrs. Vince Ferranti Meg and Noel Clinard Memorial Foundation for Children Eckhaus Charitable Trust Dominion Energy greater Richmond Fred and Muschi Fisher Cullen Family Fund of the Mezzanotte Foundation RiverFront Investment Group, LLC Harris Williams Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mary Ross Fisher Fund of the Community Foundation Serving R.E.B. Foundation Westminster Canterbury HCA Caring for the Community Goodwin, Jr. Community Foundation for a Richmond and Central Virginia The Rea Charitable Trust Markel Corporation Kevin and Mary Stuart Gremer greater Richmond Estes Foundation Sandler Center Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Morgan Stanley Mrs. Philip C. Holladay, Jr. Freeman Family Fund of The May and Charlie Fox Wells Fargo Foundation John A. Cable Foundation Suntrust Foundation Mrs. John C. Kenny Community Foundation for a Frontier Investment Group TowneBank Foundation Richard and Lauren Giannotti Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. King greater Richmond Nancy and Jeff Jones Mr. and Mrs. A. Brent King Bob and Margaret Fretz Dr. Christopher P. Kogut and Paige and Brandon Magness Jennifer and Graham Gardner Dr. Thomas G. Peyser Marc and Janie Moyers Yvonne and Charles Gold Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Lewis Jack and Katherine Nelson Deborah and David Hall The Lewis & Butler Foundation Mr. Gregg Norvell Hamilton Family Foundation C. Lewis Norvell Family Foundation Thomas J. and Bev Harris Frances A. Lewis Lynn Pappas Jane and Jim Hartough Kelli and Derek Lewis C.D.L and M.T.B Perkins Fund of Bob and Lolly Hetherington Sydney Lewis the Community Foundation for Mrs. William Maury Hill Mr. Warren A. Mackey a greater Richmond Gloria M. Hintz Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Price Helen and Garrett Horsley Drs. William and Deborah McGuire T.H. and N.H. Price Foundation Mary and Tom Horton

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32 33 RICHMOND BALLET | annual fund continued Jim and Millie Green Richard Nickerson Lindy Wright The Greenstone Fund at the Woody Norvell Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright, Jr. Charlottesville Area Community Mr. and Mrs. Christopher K. Oakey Dr. Lara and Mr. Robert Wulff Carroll and Robin Hurst Tom and Corbin Rankin Frankie and Steve Slaughter Foundation Terry and Mary Parsley John and Bucci Zeugner Drs. Mariann and Bruce Johnson Donna and Jim Ransone Janet O. South Joyce M. Grunewald Dr. and Mrs. Patow Michael T. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Reynolds, Sr. Ellie and Rick St. John Cathy and Jay Haas Greg and Vanessa Peete Associate ($100 - $249) Patrick and Christin Kennedy Ridgeway Foundation Lois and Don Steeber Brenton and Lindsay Halsey Marcia R. Phillips Anonymous (24) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lowsley-Williams Mr. Robert E. Rigsby Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stockmeyer Family Fund of the Community Mr. and Mrs. William Pickering Ann Archer Mr. and Mrs. George L. Mahoney Brutus and Nancy Russell Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Toms Foundation for a greater Mrs. Patricia W. Plaisted Rosalia Ascari Joanna McAnulty Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ryan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine II Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Brian Plante Robert J. Austin Mr. and Mrs. G. Anthony Oates Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Sartoris Kristin Lund Vosmik Bernard and Laura Hamilton John and Anita Priddy Amy, Eric and Teddi Babcock Douglas H. Pick Vicki and Paul Saunders Susan Elizabeth Williams Ann Haskins and Hugh Harrison Mark and Maria Purcell Peggy J. Baggett Suzanne Pollard The Saunders Family Foundation Mary Anne Hooker Kate and Boyd Rawles Sally T. Bagley Drs. John and Carolyn Port Jane and V.R. Shackelford III *deceased Ms. Elizabeth J. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles III Barbara Baker Elizabeth Sauvain Hopper Michael Recant and Deborah Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Baker individual and family foundations - Friends Circle Suzette Hutchens Hood John Ball Beth and Ed Isaacs Tim Reid and Daphne Daniel Banke Supporter ($1,000 - $1,499) Deborah Pleasants Fredrika and Paul Jacobs Maxwell Reid Cecilia E. Barbosa Anonymous (2) Sarah and Cheairs Porter Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cary, Jr. Mrs. Shirley Jaeger Malcolm and Nan Ellen Ritsch Joanne Barreca Ryan and Melanie Andrews Roy and Emily Putze Bei Li and Gao Chen Jane and Jay Jenkins Susan and Walter Robertson Rachel and Kevin Beanland Elizabeth E. Askew Helen and Taylor Reveley Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Chewning Champ Johnson Glen and Belinda Robinson Keiko Bell Lloyd and Art Backstrom Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds III Barbara Scott Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Drew G. Jones IV Carrie and Ames Russell Windsor Jones Betts Kristopher and Michelle Bittner Drs. David and Kelsey Salley The Collective, Washington, DC Christin and Will Jones Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Russell, Jr. Kerry and Joel Blum Dr. John A. and Mary Jane Board Sue and Bob Satterfield Marcia and Jim Collier Mr. and Mrs. A. James Kauffman Virginia and Joseph Sandford Mrs. Frederic S. Bocock Mr. and Mrs. Brett D. Bonda Brad and Janet Sauer Ryan and Kelly Conway Laura Robertson Knopf Kathryn and W. Harry Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bosher Mrs. Helga Boyan Scott and Sarah Sherman John and Page Corey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Knox Schwarzschild Fund Janet Bosshard Mrs. Caroline Y. Brandt Mrs. John T. Siegel The Covington Family Fund Don and Lyn Kocen Alfred and Meredith Scott Carolyn Brandt Dr. and Mrs. O. Christian Bredrup, Jr. Christopher Small of the Community Foundation Fred and Robbin Kroger Richard and Sharon Seward Mr. and Mrs. Jayson Brown Mavis Hendricks Brown Crawford and Debbie Smith for a greater Richmond Jerri A. Kumery Torrey and David Shuford The Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Hill Annie and Ben Campbell Brent and Allison Spiller Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Crocker Annie M. Labatt Katie and Alex Sleeker Brown III Pam Carnahan Michael and Kathy Sweeney KC and Kristen Crosthwaite Will and Katie Lagos Woody and Debbie Smart Dr. and Mrs. J. Paul Bullock, Jr. Byron and Nancy Chafin Holly and David Timberline Michael Cuomo and Aaron Mrs. Mary F. Lambert Thomas and Rosemary Smith Cheryl and Emmett Burke Chericoke Foundation Ivan G. Trittipoe Ellerbrock Jeanine Larson Michele Snead Mr. and Mrs. Marquis B. Burnett Don and Joyce Christensen Katie and Ted Ukrop Anne Gordon Curran Justin Laughter Ilyssa Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Cabaniss, Jr. Susan C. Coogan Heidi and Jay Vaiksnoras Susan and John Davenport The LaVier Family Kelly and Jonathan Stalls Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Callaway Mr. and Mrs. David Crowl Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Wagner Joanna Delson and David Pat Lawson Mary Katherine Steed Elyse and David Cardon Ms. Anne G. Downing Mr.* and Mrs. Richard T. Wheeler, Jr. Venderbush Dr. Barbara Lawson Rich and Bes Stewart Thomas Carothers Jenny Fitzpatrick Mary and George Wickham Dr. and Mrs. Emmanual N. Megan and Mason Lecky Robert and Jeanne Temps Mr. and Mrs. James P. Carreras, Jr. Sallie B. Freeman Sandra and Roger Wiley Dessypris Diana Rupert Livingston Marcia and Harry Thalhimer Sarah Carter and Wayne Russell Wendy Goldberg Nancy and Cameron Wood Luke and Amber DeVore Jean-Louis and Jennifer Lombos Eugene and Tia Thomas Chanbergs Gumenick Fund of the Mrs. J.H. Woodfin, Sr. Susan Roseff-Dickerson Katherine C. Lowden Liz Toms Barbara P. Chavatel Community Foundation for Sridhar and Karthika Yaratha Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodson Sheila and Charles Macfarlane Mr. and Mrs. Randolph F. Totten Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne III a greater Richmond Drs. Kenneth R. Zaslav and Erica Diana and Bob Donnelly Joel and Jennifer Maddux The Totten Family Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Barbara D. Horgan J. Mindes Joni and Mark Dray Robin and Matt Mancoll Beverly Townes Susan Constantino Jo Baird and Joseph Hutchison Barbara Ebert Beth and Ry Marchant Eugene and Lois Trani Janet Cook Judy Jacob and Edward Repak Fan ($250 - $999) Ann and Burks Echols Dr. Lisa Markowitz Chris and Brook Trible Mrs. Bettie Minette Cooper Dr. and Mrs. James M. Keeton, Jr. Anonymous (14) Sharyn and Frank Fagone Sherron and Nelson Marquina The Truett Family Karl Corley Bevin and Michael Kehoe Malay and Mamatha Agrawal Finch Family Ward and Sandie Marstiller Shin-Ping Tu and Anthony Chen Frederic H. Cox, Jr. Jason and Karen Konvicka Karl and Patricia Alcan Rick and Kelly Fisk Matheny family Margaret and Massie Valentine Don Creach and Karen Raschke Steve and Kathie Markel Mr. and Mrs. William George Allen Dr. William W. Fleming and Jack and Marilyn McClard Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Valentine M. Douglas and Rosa P. Crews Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter A. Applewhite Dr. Teresa B. Fleming Anne and Patrick McGroarty Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter Vaughan III Ruth Cunningham Markham Frazier and Brad Armstrong Steve and Grace Fong Debra and Brian McKercher Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Warthen III The Hearts and Diamonds Antonia and Mike Massie Celia Luxmoore and David Baker Harry Frazier III Family Susan Meyers Steven J. Welton, M.D. Bridge Club Dennis and Tamara Metzfield Don and Nancy Baker John Freeman Gaye C. Montgomery Charles & Nancy Wheeler Rob Davenport Mr. and Mrs. David L. Monday Bazianos Family Erin Freeman and Drew Cahoon Michael Moody Family Fund Ingrid H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Dabney The Rev. Joseph Morton Biber Maura Gaenzle Martha and Jay Moore Mr. and Mrs. Julien Williams John Dayman Morris Will and Blair Bigelow Mrs. R. Finley Gayle III Dana Moore Ann L. Williams Dorothy Deane The Morton Family Fund of the Tanya and Eliot Bird Michelle Gluck and John McGurl Michelle and Jason Muller Mrs. John D. Williams Mr. Aubrey S. DesPortes, Jr. Community Foundation for Mark and Emma Bolyard Francesca and John Glynn Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Mulligan, Jr. Sumiko Williams John and Cindy Douglass a greater Richmond Dr. and Mrs. Peter and Leoni Nancy and Bruce Gottwald Peter and Julie Muniz Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. Pam and Dave Drumheller Tony and Ginger Pelling Buckley Rebecca M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Nabhan John and Jacquie Wilson Gail Edmondson Rick and Nicole Campbell Thomas and Linda Elmore

34 35 RICHMOND BALLET | annual fund continued Jim and Millie Green Richard Nickerson Lindy Wright The Greenstone Fund at the Woody Norvell Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright, Jr. Charlottesville Area Community Mr. and Mrs. Christopher K. Oakey Dr. Lara and Mr. Robert Wulff Carroll and Robin Hurst Tom and Corbin Rankin Frankie and Steve Slaughter Foundation Terry and Mary Parsley John and Bucci Zeugner Drs. Mariann and Bruce Johnson Donna and Jim Ransone Janet O. South Joyce M. Grunewald Dr. and Mrs. Patow Michael T. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Reynolds, Sr. Ellie and Rick St. John Cathy and Jay Haas Greg and Vanessa Peete Associate ($100 - $249) Patrick and Christin Kennedy Ridgeway Foundation Lois and Don Steeber Brenton and Lindsay Halsey Marcia R. Phillips Anonymous (24) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lowsley-Williams Mr. Robert E. Rigsby Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stockmeyer Family Fund of the Community Mr. and Mrs. William Pickering Ann Archer Mr. and Mrs. George L. Mahoney Brutus and Nancy Russell Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Toms Foundation for a greater Mrs. Patricia W. Plaisted Rosalia Ascari Joanna McAnulty Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ryan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine II Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Brian Plante Robert J. Austin Mr. and Mrs. G. Anthony Oates Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Sartoris Kristin Lund Vosmik Bernard and Laura Hamilton John and Anita Priddy Amy, Eric and Teddi Babcock Douglas H. Pick Vicki and Paul Saunders Susan Elizabeth Williams Ann Haskins and Hugh Harrison Mark and Maria Purcell Peggy J. Baggett Suzanne Pollard The Saunders Family Foundation Mary Anne Hooker Kate and Boyd Rawles Sally T. Bagley Drs. John and Carolyn Port Jane and V.R. Shackelford III *deceased Ms. Elizabeth J. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles III Barbara Baker Elizabeth Sauvain Hopper Michael Recant and Deborah Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Baker individual and family foundations - Friends Circle Suzette Hutchens Hood John Ball Beth and Ed Isaacs Tim Reid and Daphne Daniel Banke Supporter ($1,000 - $1,499) Deborah Pleasants Fredrika and Paul Jacobs Maxwell Reid Cecilia E. Barbosa Anonymous (2) Sarah and Cheairs Porter Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cary, Jr. Mrs. Shirley Jaeger Malcolm and Nan Ellen Ritsch Joanne Barreca Ryan and Melanie Andrews Roy and Emily Putze Bei Li and Gao Chen Jane and Jay Jenkins Susan and Walter Robertson Rachel and Kevin Beanland Elizabeth E. Askew Helen and Taylor Reveley Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Chewning Champ Johnson Glen and Belinda Robinson Keiko Bell Lloyd and Art Backstrom Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds III Barbara Scott Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Drew G. Jones IV Carrie and Ames Russell Windsor Jones Betts Kristopher and Michelle Bittner Drs. David and Kelsey Salley The Collective, Washington, DC Christin and Will Jones Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Russell, Jr. Kerry and Joel Blum Dr. John A. and Mary Jane Board Sue and Bob Satterfield Marcia and Jim Collier Mr. and Mrs. A. James Kauffman Virginia and Joseph Sandford Mrs. Frederic S. Bocock Mr. and Mrs. Brett D. Bonda Brad and Janet Sauer Ryan and Kelly Conway Laura Robertson Knopf Kathryn and W. Harry Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bosher Mrs. Helga Boyan Scott and Sarah Sherman John and Page Corey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Knox Schwarzschild Fund Janet Bosshard Mrs. Caroline Y. Brandt Mrs. John T. Siegel The Covington Family Fund Don and Lyn Kocen Alfred and Meredith Scott Carolyn Brandt Dr. and Mrs. O. Christian Bredrup, Jr. Christopher Small of the Community Foundation Fred and Robbin Kroger Richard and Sharon Seward Mr. and Mrs. Jayson Brown Mavis Hendricks Brown Crawford and Debbie Smith for a greater Richmond Jerri A. Kumery Torrey and David Shuford The Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Hill Annie and Ben Campbell Brent and Allison Spiller Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Crocker Annie M. Labatt Katie and Alex Sleeker Brown III Pam Carnahan Michael and Kathy Sweeney KC and Kristen Crosthwaite Will and Katie Lagos Woody and Debbie Smart Dr. and Mrs. J. Paul Bullock, Jr. Byron and Nancy Chafin Holly and David Timberline Michael Cuomo and Aaron Mrs. Mary F. Lambert Thomas and Rosemary Smith Cheryl and Emmett Burke Chericoke Foundation Ivan G. Trittipoe Ellerbrock Jeanine Larson Michele Snead Mr. and Mrs. Marquis B. Burnett Don and Joyce Christensen Katie and Ted Ukrop Anne Gordon Curran Justin Laughter Ilyssa Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Cabaniss, Jr. Susan C. Coogan Heidi and Jay Vaiksnoras Susan and John Davenport The LaVier Family Kelly and Jonathan Stalls Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Callaway Mr. and Mrs. David Crowl Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Wagner Joanna Delson and David Pat Lawson Mary Katherine Steed Elyse and David Cardon Ms. Anne G. Downing Mr.* and Mrs. Richard T. Wheeler, Jr. Venderbush Dr. Barbara Lawson Rich and Bes Stewart Thomas Carothers Jenny Fitzpatrick Mary and George Wickham Dr. and Mrs. Emmanual N. Megan and Mason Lecky Robert and Jeanne Temps Mr. and Mrs. James P. Carreras, Jr. Sallie B. Freeman Sandra and Roger Wiley Dessypris Diana Rupert Livingston Marcia and Harry Thalhimer Sarah Carter and Wayne Russell Wendy Goldberg Nancy and Cameron Wood Luke and Amber DeVore Jean-Louis and Jennifer Lombos Eugene and Tia Thomas Chanbergs Gumenick Fund of the Mrs. J.H. Woodfin, Sr. Susan Roseff-Dickerson Katherine C. Lowden Liz Toms Barbara P. Chavatel Community Foundation for Sridhar and Karthika Yaratha Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodson Sheila and Charles Macfarlane Mr. and Mrs. Randolph F. Totten Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne III a greater Richmond Drs. Kenneth R. Zaslav and Erica Diana and Bob Donnelly Joel and Jennifer Maddux The Totten Family Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Barbara D. Horgan J. Mindes Joni and Mark Dray Robin and Matt Mancoll Beverly Townes Susan Constantino Jo Baird and Joseph Hutchison Barbara Ebert Beth and Ry Marchant Eugene and Lois Trani Janet Cook Judy Jacob and Edward Repak Fan ($250 - $999) Ann and Burks Echols Dr. Lisa Markowitz Chris and Brook Trible Mrs. Bettie Minette Cooper Dr. and Mrs. James M. Keeton, Jr. Anonymous (14) Sharyn and Frank Fagone Sherron and Nelson Marquina The Truett Family Karl Corley Bevin and Michael Kehoe Malay and Mamatha Agrawal Finch Family Ward and Sandie Marstiller Shin-Ping Tu and Anthony Chen Frederic H. Cox, Jr. Jason and Karen Konvicka Karl and Patricia Alcan Rick and Kelly Fisk Matheny family Margaret and Massie Valentine Don Creach and Karen Raschke Steve and Kathie Markel Mr. and Mrs. William George Allen Dr. William W. Fleming and Jack and Marilyn McClard Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Valentine M. Douglas and Rosa P. Crews Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter A. Applewhite Dr. Teresa B. Fleming Anne and Patrick McGroarty Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter Vaughan III Ruth Cunningham Markham Frazier and Brad Armstrong Steve and Grace Fong Debra and Brian McKercher Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Warthen III The Hearts and Diamonds Antonia and Mike Massie Celia Luxmoore and David Baker Harry Frazier III Family Susan Meyers Steven J. Welton, M.D. Bridge Club Dennis and Tamara Metzfield Don and Nancy Baker John Freeman Gaye C. Montgomery Charles & Nancy Wheeler Rob Davenport Mr. and Mrs. David L. Monday Bazianos Family Erin Freeman and Drew Cahoon Michael Moody Family Fund Ingrid H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Dabney The Rev. Joseph Morton Biber Maura Gaenzle Martha and Jay Moore Mr. and Mrs. Julien Williams John Dayman Morris Will and Blair Bigelow Mrs. R. Finley Gayle III Dana Moore Ann L. Williams Dorothy Deane The Morton Family Fund of the Tanya and Eliot Bird Michelle Gluck and John McGurl Michelle and Jason Muller Mrs. John D. Williams Mr. Aubrey S. DesPortes, Jr. Community Foundation for Mark and Emma Bolyard Francesca and John Glynn Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Mulligan, Jr. Sumiko Williams John and Cindy Douglass a greater Richmond Dr. and Mrs. Peter and Leoni Nancy and Bruce Gottwald Peter and Julie Muniz Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. Pam and Dave Drumheller Tony and Ginger Pelling Buckley Rebecca M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Nabhan John and Jacquie Wilson Gail Edmondson Rick and Nicole Campbell Thomas and Linda Elmore

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Arnott Mader David and Nancy Scull The 2019-20 Season ended abruptly in March 2020 with the onset of Covid-19 and Karen A. Engel Marie N. Massey Joe and Suzanne Seipel Virginia’s need to shelter in place. At Richmond Ballet, we pivoted to virtual Minds In Motion Virginia and Sandy Evans Dick and Mickey Mateer Richard Shea and School of Richmond Ballet classes but as time progressed, we had to let go of Martha Alsop Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mathews Dan and Peggy Siegel Susan Ferrell Bill and Jennifer McCorey Catherine Smith company performances, in-person spring classes, Minds In Motion culminating performances Ross and Alyson Fickenscher Sorrel and Jack McElroy Jeanne and Charlie Stallings and our anticipated special events. We were compromised in our ability to fulfill expected Donna DeLara Fitzgerald Haley and Matt McLaren Julianne Stanton experiences for ticket buyers, School of Richmond Ballet and Minds In Motion students, Megan Fitzroy Phelan Cathy McLaren Susanne Stone as well as event sponsors. The following contributors selflessly converted their purchases Jayne Flowers The McMahan Family Lewis and Tina Stoneburner Andrew Foard Ashley and Dan Millen Richard and Lucille Strauss and sponsorships to donations in response to the circumstances and we are grateful for James and Dianne Forsythe Dani Moon Cathleen Studdard their generosity at such a crucial time. This list represents gifts as of June 30, 2020. Christopher and Courtney Freet Andrew T. Moore, Jr. Mary-Helen Sullivan Rao V. and Madhavi Garimella Corell and Thurston Moore Sue C. Taylor $20,000 and Up Mary and Tom Horton Patrick and Christin Kennedy Anita H. Garland Tom and Mary Beth Moore Laura and Mark Thomson Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. J. McLaughlin The King Family Joyce Garner and Ray Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Morris Deborah Thorpe Herndon Foundation Nancy and Jeff Jones Jeffrey and Taylor Kopocis Cornelia W. Garrett Joshua and Amy Murphy Ken Timlin and Julie Wenglinski Jason and Karen Konvicka Will and Katie Lagos Reba H. Goffigon W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr. Judy H. Turbeville $10,000 - $19,999 Ashley P. Lockhart Jeanine Larson Michael and Elfriede Gould Gary and Janet Nachman Charles and Elizabeth Valentine Altria Group, Inc. Hilary and Henry Long Kelli and Derek Lewis Les and Joni Grady David Nassar Frances Booker and Eric Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Beall Dennis and Tamara Metzfield Jean-Louis and Jennifer Lombos Nancy Jennings Grey Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Kinloch Nelson Verschuure Mr. and Mrs. David R. Beran Deborah Pleasants Sheila and Charles Macfarlane Raina Grosswald Jane Nelson Drs. Ushita Patel and Luke Vetti Capital One Services, Inc. Drs. John and Carolyn Port Joel and Jennifer Maddux Mr. Robert P. Grymes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Newby Eva S. Wallace Dominion Energy Anita and Hal Purcell Travis Massey and Luciana Vozza Lee and Neal Hanchey Mrs. J. Robert Nolley, Jr. Brenda Breland Wampler Roy and Emily Putze Matheny Family Rebecca Hanmer Ms. Faithe Norrell Beth and David Warren $5,000 - $9,999 Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Gordon and Selina Rainey Lynne McClendon Nancy and Herbert Hargroves Lori Oakes Ms. Lee Wasiluk Pete and Stephanie Sowers Anne McGroarty Michael Hartenberg Nancy J. Pahle George Watkins Kathleen Maccio Holman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Massie Jeanne and Charlie Stallings Dr. and Mrs. Mark B. Monahan Terry Hasenauer Brian Palmer Mollie and Stephen Watts Tilghman Family Fund of the Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Mooney Barry and Erin Herndon Martha Gouldin and Harvey Peck Veronica and Jerry Wauford $2,500 - $4,999 Community Foundation for Dabney and Michael Morris Joan Hershey Catherine and Robert Perrin Anne Wescott Anonymous a greater Richmond Peter and Julie Muniz Carol and Bob Hiett Joni Petre-Scholz Theresa Weston KPMG LLP Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop Jim and Mary Ellen Murray Barbara Hinrichs Carol and Morrie Piersol CDR and Mrs. Edward T. White, LUSTRE by Adolf Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine II Drs. Julia and Vaden Padgett Margaret Hollomon Sharon A. Pohlmann USN (Ret.) Lisa and Bernie Niemeier Regis and Tom Wyatt Greg and Vanessa Peete Michael House Jaime Popard Mr. Fielding L. Williams, Jr. Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Patsy K. Pettus Jane Baird Hyde Kevin Post Barbara G. Wiltshire Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson $300 - $999 Tanner and Mason Pilcher The Jacobs Family Betty Powell Esther Garber and Janet Worsham Julie and Kurt Schadewald Anonymous (11) Donna and Jim Ransone David and Paula Jasinski Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Purcell Bob and Jill Wright Universal Corporation Bazianos Family Raymond James Jeannie Jones Quinn family Elaine and Archer Yeatts Westminster Canterbury Dr. and Mrs. Peter and Leoni Tim Reid and Daphne Susan S. Jones Frederick Rahal, MD The York Family Buckley Maxwell Reid Harry and Barbara Kaplowitz Margaret Rawls Brad and Sally Young $1,000 - $2,499 Bei Li and Gao Chen Drs. David and Kelsey Salley Elizabeth L. Keller Charlie and Ann Reed Mr. and Mrs. Philip W Young Anonymous Kelly and Ryan Conway Schooley Law Firm, PC Patricia and Edward Kelly Mary Ann and Ervin Reid Dr. Jeryl Abbott-Kohn and Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Crocker *deceased Richard and Sharon Seward Kurt and Terry Klein Val and Joel Reinford Mr. Peter Kohn Mr. and Mrs. David Crowl Katie and Alex Sleeker Barbara Kling Suzanne and Mark Reynolds Melanie and Ryan Andrews Ingrid H. Davis Christopher Small Twyla G. Kulp Donna Rominiecki Kristopher and Michelle Bittner Kate and Bob Duval Ilse Snoeks Toni Kumery Barbara Rosenkranz Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Bond Ann and Burks Echols Mary Katherine Steed Diane Laabs Dr. and Mrs. Edward F. Ross Davis and Bana Caskey Stuart and Mary Farrell Eugene and Tia Thomas Thomas H. Landrum and Ma Cong Mr. and Mrs. Garett Rouzer Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Chewning Finch Family Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Toms Kathy Brenner Lasakow and Mary Jane Sale Dr.* and Mrs. Herbert A. Steve and Grace Fong The Totten Family Paul Lasakow Susan and Ronald Salomon Claiborne, Jr. Michelle Gluck and John McGurl The Truett Family Betsy Shuff and Hart Lee Mr. and Mrs. James M. Schnell Meg and Noel Clinard Suzanne Grandis John and Jacquie Wilson Risa and Jay Levine Jane E. Scott Marcia and Jim Collier Sarah and Gordy Graper Krissie Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Garrett J. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. R. Strother Scott Susan C. Coogan Kevin and Mary Stuart Gremer Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright, Jr. Frontier Investment Group John* and Margaret Hager Sridhar and Karthika Yaratha Drs. Lynne and Todd Gehr The Jacobs Family Drs. Kenneth R. Zaslav and Erica Austin and Billy Hancock Dr. and Mrs. Drew G. Jones IV J. Mindes Andy and Kathy Herzog Linda Dalch Jones Terresa Zimmerman

36 37 RICHMOND BALLET | annual fund continued RICHMOND BALLET | covid-19 supporters

36 37 RICHMOND BALLET | covid-19 supporters cont. Malcolm and Sharon Kerley Molly Perkinson Susan Smith Jennifer Kirby Drs. John and Carolyn Port Gretta Smith Jeanine Larson Nicole Pugh Jessa Sprouse Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gray III Kate and Boyd Rawles Charles Lax Terri Quinan Ellie and Rick St. John Up to $299 James and Cristin Head Emily Rivet Rachel Legacy Gordon and Selina Rainey Meg and Trey Standing Anonymous (18) Barry and Erin Herndon Drs. Tovia Martirosian Smith Ashley P. Lockhart Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ramsey Sarah Steffey Lauralee and Will Allen Margaret Hollomon and Steven C. Smith Hilary and Henry Long Donna and Jim Ransone Robert Stine III Amy, Eric and Teddi Babcock Patricia and Edward Kelly Ilyssa Snyder Celia Luxmoore and David Baker Mary Ann and Ervin Reid Leslie Connelly Strickler Maribel Burke Barany Joe Kutchera Mary-Helen Sullivan Adam Martin Mrs. Anne Randolph Reveley Alletta Tate Rachel and Kevin Beanland Megan and Mason Lecky Teo and Pien Tetel Phyllis Tyler McCafferty Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds III Meghan Thomas Nathan and Ingrid Bick Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Markham Laura and Mark Thomson Dennis McDermott Greg Reynolds Deborah Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bosher Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mathews Chris and Brook Trible Debra and Brian McKercher Mr. William Rice II Beverly Townes J. Christian Bozorth The McMahan Family Heidi and Jay Vaiksnoras Kelly Meade Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson Charles and Elizabeth Valentine The Buffington Family Dana Moore Michael and Elizabeth Voulgarakis Maureen Morgan Danielle Roby Michael and Elizabeth Voulgarakis Suzanne and Sean Carley Mike and Brenda Moorefield Melissa and Joe Walton Emorene Morris Randy and Jen Saufley Sarah Waldron Byron and Nancy Chafin Joshua and Amy Murphy Nathan and Erika Webb Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Julie and Kurt Schadewald Amanda Faircloth Ward Susan and Hugh Ewing Richard Nickerson Stephen, Gina and Lucy Wurfel Dabney Morris Mary Schell John and Jacquie Wilson Ross and Alyson Fickenscher The Oroszlan Family The York Family Janet Nelson Jayne Shaw Daniel Wright Megan Fitzroy Phelan The Pezzat Family Faye Newton Kathleen Shaw Regis and Tom Wyatt Rick and Brooke Gates The Ralstons *deceased Laura Niarhos Bunthorn Sien Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Yartz Lisa and Bernie Niemeier Ms. Diane Simon Erin Zide Jennifer Nolen Katie and Alex Sleeker Terresa Zimmerman RICHMOND BALLET | gratitude in the river city Mr. and Mrs. G. Anthony Oates Woody and Debbie Smart

Richmond Ballet would like to express sincere thanks to all who purchased auction items, in-kind Contributions raffle tickets and made donations through the Gratitude in the River City Silent Auction. Alton Lane Heritage Restaurant Gordon and Selina Rainey Please review our in-kind contributions for a list that includes our wonderful auction Barboursville Vineyards J. Emerson Restaurant Adarra donors who helped make this event possible. Beecroft & Bull Dr. Mariann Johnson Richmond Symphony Catherine Both Kambourian Rugs Anne Ring Anonymous Byron and Nancy Chafin Chris and Renee Gilman Carrington Brown The Kellogg Collection Libby Robertson Dr. Alynn and Mr. John Charles Margaret Clinard Tanya and Eliot Bird Sara Campbell Justin M. Laughter Ruth’s Chris Steak House Alexander III Meg and Noel Clinard Jenie Graham Sarah Gayle Carter Michael Lease Scout & Molly’s Boutique Ms. Stewart Allen William Clough Mayumi Gray The Cavalier Lemaire Shagbark Woodrow Anderson Marcia and Jim Collier Jim and Millie Green CCH Collection Levy’s Tazza Kitchen Ryan and Melanie Andrews Ryan and Kelly Conway Cliff Gregory Chrysler Museum of Art Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens The Coordinated Event Mr. and Mrs. John D. Austin Susan C. Coogan Ann E. Hancock Marcia Collier Ashley P. Lockhart Thistles Mary Baker Richard Cromwell Nesbit Hatch Cox Transportation LUSTRE by Adolf Trend Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Pamela Amy D’Ablemont Burnes Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hatcher The Daily Kitchen & Bar Mango Salon Vicki and Paul Saunders Barta Betsey Daley Tucker Henley Dominion Energy Theodora Miller Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Mr. David Barth Ingrid H. Davis Scott Henley Stevie Durette Betsy Moore Virginia Repertory Theatre Jennifer Bendura Brett Degnan Carter Henley Wilson Flohr Mosaic Melissa Walton Mr. and Mrs. David R. Beran Vanessa Del Fabbro Will and Jean Hershey Fraiche Nauticus Why Not You Foundation Melanie and Mark Binshtok Michael and Alison Dixon Kira Hiller Gearharts Fine Chocolates Nellie George Williams Mullen Tanya and Eliot Bird Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodson Linda Hogan Michael Godin, MD, PLC Facial Ocean Club Resort Stoner Winslett and Donald Irwin Sarah Bliley Kate and Bob Duval Mary Holland Plastic Surgery The Omni Homestead & Resort Wood Underwear Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bosher Stanley Dykes Dennis and Kathleen Maccio Elizabeth and Horace Gray and Libby Robertson LeeAnne Wright Rob Bradley Fred and Muschi Fisher Holman Deborah and David Hall Osaka Sushi & Steak Regis and Tom Wyatt Elizabeth Brady Dorothy Fleishman Mary and Tom Horton Hampton House Pillar & Peacock Yellow Umbrella Ms. Robin Ann Brewster Ms. Susan J. Fourness Ewell Bobbie Hunt Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Quinn Yves Delorme Carolyn Brown Erin Freeman and Drew Cahoon Leah Husk Lissy Bryan Jane J. French Jennifer Jacobs Leonie Buckley Bob and Margaret Fretz Dave and Paula Jasinski trade partners Dr. Jennifer A. Cable Laura Friese Jane and Jay Jenkins Bacchus Dominion Service Company Strawberry Fields Florist Eve Campbell Maura Gaenzle Andy Jernigan Broadbent Selections Entercom Summit Media L. Canossa Jennifer and Graham Gardner Bennett and Jennifer Johnson Can Can Brasserie Physical Therapy Solutions VPM Sarah Capehart Drs. Lynne and Todd Gehr Jeannie Jones Charles’ Kitchen Rappahannock WFLS Dennis Cavender Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Patricia and Edward Kelly Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Times Dispatch WHRO Public Media Caitlin Cederholm Stephanie Gilliard Ms. Janet Kemp Richmond Downtown Simplicity WTVR TV Dominion Payroll

38 39 RICHMOND BALLET | covid-19 supporters cont. Malcolm and Sharon Kerley Molly Perkinson Susan Smith Jennifer Kirby Drs. John and Carolyn Port Gretta Smith Jeanine Larson Nicole Pugh Jessa Sprouse Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gray III Kate and Boyd Rawles Charles Lax Terri Quinan Ellie and Rick St. John Up to $299 James and Cristin Head Emily Rivet Rachel Legacy Gordon and Selina Rainey Meg and Trey Standing Anonymous (18) Barry and Erin Herndon Drs. Tovia Martirosian Smith Ashley P. Lockhart Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ramsey Sarah Steffey Lauralee and Will Allen Margaret Hollomon and Steven C. Smith Hilary and Henry Long Donna and Jim Ransone Robert Stine III Amy, Eric and Teddi Babcock Patricia and Edward Kelly Ilyssa Snyder Celia Luxmoore and David Baker Mary Ann and Ervin Reid Leslie Connelly Strickler Maribel Burke Barany Joe Kutchera Mary-Helen Sullivan Adam Martin Mrs. Anne Randolph Reveley Alletta Tate Rachel and Kevin Beanland Megan and Mason Lecky Teo and Pien Tetel Phyllis Tyler McCafferty Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds III Meghan Thomas Nathan and Ingrid Bick Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Markham Laura and Mark Thomson Dennis McDermott Greg Reynolds Deborah Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bosher Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mathews Chris and Brook Trible Debra and Brian McKercher Mr. William Rice II Beverly Townes J. Christian Bozorth The McMahan Family Heidi and Jay Vaiksnoras Kelly Meade Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson Charles and Elizabeth Valentine The Buffington Family Dana Moore Michael and Elizabeth Voulgarakis Maureen Morgan Danielle Roby Michael and Elizabeth Voulgarakis Suzanne and Sean Carley Mike and Brenda Moorefield Melissa and Joe Walton Emorene Morris Randy and Jen Saufley Sarah Waldron Byron and Nancy Chafin Joshua and Amy Murphy Nathan and Erika Webb Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Julie and Kurt Schadewald Amanda Faircloth Ward Susan and Hugh Ewing Richard Nickerson Stephen, Gina and Lucy Wurfel Dabney Morris Mary Schell John and Jacquie Wilson Ross and Alyson Fickenscher The Oroszlan Family The York Family Janet Nelson Jayne Shaw Daniel Wright Megan Fitzroy Phelan The Pezzat Family Faye Newton Kathleen Shaw Regis and Tom Wyatt Rick and Brooke Gates The Ralstons *deceased Laura Niarhos Bunthorn Sien Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Yartz Lisa and Bernie Niemeier Ms. Diane Simon Erin Zide Jennifer Nolen Katie and Alex Sleeker Terresa Zimmerman RICHMOND BALLET | gratitude in the river city Mr. and Mrs. G. Anthony Oates Woody and Debbie Smart

38 39 RICHMOND BALLET | tribute gifts In Honor of Kitty Claiborne In Honor of Jasmine Grace In Honor of Lisa and Bernie and Meg Clinard Steve and Grace Fong Niemeier Susan and Walter Robertson Mollie and Stephen Watts We graciously acknowledge those gifts made to honor a family member, friend, colleague, In Honor of Ms. Grace, or special occasion during our 2019-20 season. In Honor of Kitty Claiborne Ms. Tuzii, Ms. Seay, Ms. Jacob, In Honor of Eri Nishihara and Anne Sidney Hetherington and Ms. Penick Anonymous In Honor of All the 2020 In Honor of Brett Bonda, In Memory of Virginia Campbell Sharon Carter Drs. John and Carolyn Port MIM Dancers Katherine Smothers, and Donna DeLara Fitzgerald In Honor of Matthew Noah Rick and Kelly Fisk Cat Studdard In Honor of Meg Clinard, Kate In Honor of Billy Hancock M. and C. Jones Susannah Piersol In Honor of Savannah Cherry Duval, and Donna Ransone and Family In Honor of Janice Apol Susan Constantino Frazier and Brad Armstrong Bowlman T. Bowles, Jr. In Memory of Dr. John and Dr. Mark G. F. McCormick In Memory of Lewis T. Booker Mraz Charitable Trust Mrs. Barbara Penick Mrs. Lewis T. Booker* In Honor of Anne Chewning In Memory of Joe and Lillian Thomas Carothers In Honor of Rosalia Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Chewning Cockriel In Honor of Kathleen Holman M. Douglas and Rosa P. Crews Rosalia Ascari In Memory of Victor Bouril Andrew Foard Anonymous Gail Edmondson Joanne Barreca In Honor of Anne Chewning, Peggy Edmondson In Honor of Diana and Dave Pam Reynolds, and Selina In Honor of Cody Beaton In Honor of Kathleen Holman’s Madhavi Garimella Beran In Honor of Anna Branch’s Rainey Davis and Trevor Davis 25 years of leadership at The Hearts and Diamonds Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Beall wedding Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Mrs. Shirley Jaeger Davenport Bridge Club Anonymous Davenport & Company LLC In Honor of Mr. Alexander B. In Memory of Hobie Claiborne In Memory of Herbert L. Davis Judy Jacob and Edward Repak Berry III and Mrs. Jane P. Berry In Honor of Dan Bryant’s Meg and Noel Clinard Ms. Carolyn A. Davis In Honor of Jack Horne and Tom and Mary Beth Moore Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Baker Board Service Anne Gordon Curran Alycia Tysinger Betty Powell Anonymous In Honor of Paul and Emily Christopher and Courtney Freet Quinn family In Honor of Isadora and In Honor of Kitty Claiborne Dandridge Odessa Bless In Honor of Malcolm Burn Sally T. Bagley Anonymous In Memory of Claire Horton In Memory of Claudia Read Esther Garber and Janet Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Dr. and Mrs. J. Paul Bullock, Jr. Don and Nancy Baker Mary Ruth Burton Worsham Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. In Memory of Frederick Marcia and Jim Collier In Honor of Malcolm Burn and Deane, Jr. In Honor of Libby Robertson Claiborne III Susan Ferrell Mr. Warren A. Mackey In Honor of Nicholas Blankenship Jasmine Grace Anne Gordon Curran Dorothy Deane Erin and Bryce Jewett Elaine Tsamouras John and Anita Priddy Mary and David Frediani In Honor of Lauren Fagone Carol and Morrie Piersol In Memory of Rebecca In Honor of Brett Bonda In Memory of Pat Butler W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr. Dr. Barbara Lawson Betsy Shuff and Hart Lee Shinaberry Annie M. Labatt Nancy and Byron Chafin Sue C. Taylor C. Lewis In Honor of Mrs. Mary Fleming Martha and Jay Moore In Memory of Olin V. Hyde In Honor of Maggie Small Jane Baird Hyde Anonymous In Honor of Mary and David Kit and Pat Campbell Frediani In Memory of Norman Jacob Donna Rominiecki Physical Therapy Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Stoner Winslett and Donald Irwin Dan and Peggy Siegel The Official Provider of In Honor of Dr. Erin Freeman In Memory of Mr. Benjamin J. In Honor of Catherine Baird Michael Cuomo and Aaron Lambert IV (Kitsy) Smith the Richmond Ballet… Physical Therapy Solutions Ellerbrock Mrs. Mary F. Lambert Gordon Smith Sallie B. Freeman In Memory of Dorothy Virginia In Honor of SRB Faculty In Honor of Peg Freeman Garman Blankenship Laurie Anonymous Ralph Crosby The Rev. Dr. J.P. Blankenship DOWNTOWN In Honor of Cat Studdard In Memory of Virginia Anne In Memory of Michael Lewis Mary and George Wickham Located inside the Richmond Ballet Building C. Lewis 407 E Canal Street Fulton, my wonderful dance teacher In Honor of Cat Studdard and (804) 840-0845 In Honor of Arnott Mader the Development Department Anita H. Garland Rick and Kelly Fisk INNSBROOK Will and Blair Bigelow In Honor of Nell and Samantha In Honor of Susan Massey 4101 Cox Road, Suite 100 Gallahan In Honor of Amelia Thomson Barbara Baker Elaine and Archer Yeatts (804) 716-0457 Fred and Robbin Kroger Francesca and John Glynn MECHANICSVILLE In Honor of Betsy Gayle Twyla G. Kulp In Honor of Mason Timberline Gloria M. Hintz 8201 Atlee Road, Suite D Susan Ferrell In Honor of Ashlyn Morelock (804) 569-1787 In Honor of Pearson Gibson Gary and Janet Nachman In Honor of Krystle Smart Champ Johnson Werblow In Honor of Emily Morgan Woody and Debbie Smart www.PhysicalTherapySolutions.net In Honor of Nancy Goodall Suzanne and Mark Reynolds Gussie and David Bannard Megan S. Williams Uncovering the Why behind what hurts. 40 41 RICHMOND BALLET | tribute gifts In Honor of Kitty Claiborne In Honor of Jasmine Grace In Honor of Lisa and Bernie and Meg Clinard Steve and Grace Fong Niemeier Susan and Walter Robertson Mollie and Stephen Watts We graciously acknowledge those gifts made to honor a family member, friend, colleague, In Honor of Ms. Grace, or special occasion during our 2019-20 season. In Honor of Kitty Claiborne Ms. Tuzii, Ms. Seay, Ms. Jacob, In Honor of Eri Nishihara and Anne Sidney Hetherington and Ms. Penick Anonymous In Honor of All the 2020 In Honor of Brett Bonda, In Memory of Virginia Campbell Sharon Carter Drs. John and Carolyn Port MIM Dancers Katherine Smothers, and Donna DeLara Fitzgerald In Honor of Matthew Noah Rick and Kelly Fisk Cat Studdard In Honor of Meg Clinard, Kate In Honor of Billy Hancock M. and C. Jones Susannah Piersol In Honor of Savannah Cherry Duval, and Donna Ransone and Family In Honor of Janice Apol Susan Constantino Frazier and Brad Armstrong Bowlman T. Bowles, Jr. In Memory of Dr. John and Dr. Mark G. F. McCormick In Memory of Lewis T. Booker Mraz Charitable Trust Mrs. Barbara Penick Mrs. Lewis T. Booker* In Honor of Anne Chewning In Memory of Joe and Lillian Thomas Carothers In Honor of Rosalia Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Chewning Cockriel In Honor of Kathleen Holman M. Douglas and Rosa P. Crews Rosalia Ascari In Memory of Victor Bouril Andrew Foard Anonymous Gail Edmondson Joanne Barreca In Honor of Anne Chewning, Peggy Edmondson In Honor of Diana and Dave Pam Reynolds, and Selina In Honor of Cody Beaton In Honor of Kathleen Holman’s Madhavi Garimella Beran In Honor of Anna Branch’s Rainey Davis and Trevor Davis 25 years of leadership at The Hearts and Diamonds Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Beall wedding Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Mrs. Shirley Jaeger Davenport Bridge Club Anonymous Davenport & Company LLC In Honor of Mr. Alexander B. In Memory of Hobie Claiborne In Memory of Herbert L. Davis Judy Jacob and Edward Repak Berry III and Mrs. Jane P. Berry In Honor of Dan Bryant’s Meg and Noel Clinard Ms. Carolyn A. Davis In Honor of Jack Horne and Tom and Mary Beth Moore Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Baker Board Service Anne Gordon Curran Alycia Tysinger Betty Powell Anonymous In Honor of Paul and Emily Christopher and Courtney Freet Quinn family In Honor of Isadora and In Honor of Kitty Claiborne Dandridge Odessa Bless In Honor of Malcolm Burn Sally T. Bagley Anonymous In Memory of Claire Horton In Memory of Claudia Read Esther Garber and Janet Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Dr. and Mrs. J. Paul Bullock, Jr. Don and Nancy Baker Mary Ruth Burton Worsham Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. In Memory of Frederick Marcia and Jim Collier In Honor of Malcolm Burn and Deane, Jr. In Honor of Libby Robertson Claiborne III Susan Ferrell Mr. Warren A. Mackey In Honor of Nicholas Blankenship Jasmine Grace Anne Gordon Curran Dorothy Deane Erin and Bryce Jewett Elaine Tsamouras John and Anita Priddy Mary and David Frediani In Honor of Lauren Fagone Carol and Morrie Piersol In Memory of Rebecca In Honor of Brett Bonda In Memory of Pat Butler W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr. Dr. Barbara Lawson Betsy Shuff and Hart Lee Shinaberry Annie M. Labatt Nancy and Byron Chafin Sue C. Taylor C. Lewis In Honor of Mrs. Mary Fleming Martha and Jay Moore In Memory of Olin V. Hyde In Honor of Maggie Small Jane Baird Hyde Anonymous In Honor of Mary and David Kit and Pat Campbell Frediani In Memory of Norman Jacob Donna Rominiecki Physical Therapy Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Clement Stoner Winslett and Donald Irwin Dan and Peggy Siegel The Official Provider of In Honor of Dr. Erin Freeman In Memory of Mr. Benjamin J. In Honor of Catherine Baird Michael Cuomo and Aaron Lambert IV (Kitsy) Smith the Richmond Ballet… Physical Therapy Solutions Ellerbrock Mrs. Mary F. Lambert Gordon Smith Sallie B. Freeman In Memory of Dorothy Virginia In Honor of SRB Faculty In Honor of Peg Freeman Garman Blankenship Laurie Anonymous Ralph Crosby The Rev. Dr. J.P. Blankenship DOWNTOWN In Honor of Cat Studdard In Memory of Virginia Anne In Memory of Michael Lewis Mary and George Wickham Located inside the Richmond Ballet Building C. Lewis 407 E Canal Street Fulton, my wonderful dance teacher In Honor of Cat Studdard and (804) 840-0845 In Honor of Arnott Mader the Development Department Anita H. Garland Rick and Kelly Fisk INNSBROOK Will and Blair Bigelow In Honor of Nell and Samantha In Honor of Susan Massey 4101 Cox Road, Suite 100 Gallahan In Honor of Amelia Thomson Barbara Baker Elaine and Archer Yeatts (804) 716-0457 Fred and Robbin Kroger Francesca and John Glynn MECHANICSVILLE In Honor of Betsy Gayle Twyla G. Kulp In Honor of Mason Timberline Gloria M. Hintz 8201 Atlee Road, Suite D Susan Ferrell In Honor of Ashlyn Morelock (804) 569-1787 In Honor of Pearson Gibson Gary and Janet Nachman In Honor of Krystle Smart Champ Johnson Werblow In Honor of Emily Morgan Woody and Debbie Smart www.PhysicalTherapySolutions.net In Honor of Nancy Goodall Suzanne and Mark Reynolds Gussie and David Bannard Megan S. Williams Uncovering the Why behind what hurts. 40 41 RICHMOND BALLET | tribute gifts continued RICHMOND BALLET | the ruby slipper project In honor of Artistic Director Stoner Winslett’s 40th season in 2019-20, female community In Memory of Mr. E. Otto N. In Honor of Stoner Winslett In Honor of Stoner Winslett’s leaders joined together with a goal of raising $400,000 towards Richmond Ballet’s Williams, Jr. Ann Archer 40th year Endowment Fund. The Ruby Slipper Project was inspired by Ms. Winslett’s immeasurable Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. Mavis Hendricks Brown Mavis Hendricks Brown contributions to the ballet community throughout the Commonwealth as well as her national Ralph Crosby In Honor of Ira White Joan Hershey In Honor of Stoner Winslett and international successes. The outpouring of generosity for her years of dedication to Anonymous Mrs. William Maury Hill and Jerri Kumery ballet ultimately raised $600,000. Richmond Ballet extends its heartfelt thanks to all who Dr. and Mrs. O. Christian Barbara D. Horgan Nancy J. Pahle were a part of this unforgettable project that will benefit the ballet for years to come. Bredrup, Jr. Mrs. John C. Kenny In Honor of Isabelle Winning Kiki Smith In Honor of Halle Wulff Kelly Chopus, Project Chair Kathleen Maccio Holman, Chair, Board of Trustees Donna Lachman Mrs. Fontaine J. Velz Meg Clinard, President, Board of Trustees William G. Hancock, Campaign Director

ruby leaders RICHMOND BALLET | encore society Angela Akin Nancy Goodall Carolyn Port Elizabeth Allen Kirsti Goodwin Daphne Maxwell Reid We extend our gratitude to the members of the Encore Society who are helping to secure Jane Hall Armfield Helga Gottwald Margaret Reynolds the future of Richmond Ballet by including the organization in their charitable planning. Kelly Armstrong Mary Anne Hooker Elizabeth W. Robertson List as of June 30, 2020. Roberta Bocock Mariann Johnson Rita Smith Page Bond Louise Kirby Julee Spitzer Celia Luxmoore and David Baker Suzanne Grandis Elizabeth W. Robertson Lissy Bryan Jerri Kumery Helayne Spivak Ms. Jeannie P. Baliles William G. Hancock Robert O. Satterfield Rejena Carreras Deborah McGuire Jeanne Stallings Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Berry III Carol L. Holmquist Eric L. Schellenberger and Joan Bana Weems Caskey Rita McClenny Mickey Svoboda The Rev. Dr. J.P. Blankenship Mary Anne Hooker M. Spyhalski Kate Duval Polly Perkins Jayme Swain Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Mary Horton Jeanne and Charles E. Stallings Ellen Fitzsimmons Patsy K. Pettus Kristin Vosmik Tanya Parker Dolphin Judy Jacob Lois and Don Steeber Maggie Georgiadis Linda T. Dorsey Mrs. John C. Kenny Kristin Lund Vosmik Katherine B. Duval Jerri A. Kumery Dr. Richard Toscan and Sharon Christy Everson C. Lewis Walker ruby donors Mrs. Frederick S. Fisher III Keith Martin and Rebecca Cairns Stoner Winslett and Donald Irwin Heidi Abbott Margaret Couch Austin Cary Hancock Charles K. Fox Sonia R. and Malcolm S. McDonald Regis Elizabeth Wyatt Frazier Armstrong Josée Covington Iris Holliday Mrs. R. Finley Gayle III Abby W. Moore Ken Zaslav and Erica Mindes Sherry H. Atkins Julia Cowgill Mary McMillan Horton Mrs. Maggie Georgiadis Lou Ann J. Nabhan Mr. and Mrs. John D. Austin Hillary Crittendon Donald Irwin Mrs. George D. Gibson Lisa Niemeier Sally Bagley Cyane Crump Hannah Bond Isles David and Auguste Bannard Dr. Betty Neil Crutcher Carter Johnston Cecilia Barbosa Carmen Daughtery Jan Johnstone RICHMOND BALLET | the nutcracker Tanya Battle Susan Davis Vivian Keasler Margaret Bemiss Mary Devine William and Marcia Kelley As our beloved scenery and sets for The Nutcracker approach 17 years of wear and tear, Nancy Booker* Libby Dishner Dr. Eileen Kitces Dr. Delta R. Bowers Rikki Dodson Eleni Bookis Krehel we were excited to receive a special challenge grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Victor Branch Tanya Dolphin Beth Littlefield Foundation in the amount of $350,000. This generous pledge allowed us to move toward Nancy Brennan Susan Ewing Hilary and Henry Long the process of recreating all of the visual art that supports the dancing in The Nutcracker. Spencer Broadbent Anne Preston Farmer Pete Low Richmond Ballet extends its gratitude to the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation for their Carol Brooks Sarah Ferguson Kimberly C. MacLeod Priscilla Burbank Katie Fessler Jenny McGehee gift and the following individuals and foundations who met the match challenge. Susie and Tom Byer Mary and David Frediani Tamara Metzfield Kendall K. Cannon Erin Freeman Mary Milhiser $50,000-$100,000 $500 - $49,999 Donna Lynne Carter Barbara Gaden Tiffany Morgan Louise B. Cochrane Charitable Ryan and Melanie Andrews Hilary and Henry Long Kristen Cavallo Maura Gaenzle Dabney Morris Foundation Kate and Bob Duval Drs. William and Deborah Anne Chewning Jennifer Gardner Mary Ellen Murray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell II Christin and Patrick Kennedy McGuire Esther Choi Mary Elizabeth Ginway Amy Nisenson Chris and Renee Gilman Cassandra O. and Dennis Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Amanda Cinfio Francesca Glynn Kelly O’Keefe Colette and John Tellmann B. Lacey Cynthia and David Woodmansee Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Patricia Goldman Susan Overton Mr. and Mrs. Needham B. Margaret Irby Clement Suzanne Grandis Paula P. Pando Whitfield Marcia Collier Freddie and Lawrence Gray Helen and Jeff Parker Kelly Conway Kathryn Gray Christina Lee Pratt Page and John Corey Valerie Grier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purcell

42 43 RICHMOND BALLET | tribute gifts continued RICHMOND BALLET | the ruby slipper project In honor of Artistic Director Stoner Winslett’s 40th season in 2019-20, female community In Memory of Mr. E. Otto N. In Honor of Stoner Winslett In Honor of Stoner Winslett’s leaders joined together with a goal of raising $400,000 towards Richmond Ballet’s Williams, Jr. Ann Archer 40th year Endowment Fund. The Ruby Slipper Project was inspired by Ms. Winslett’s immeasurable Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. Mavis Hendricks Brown Mavis Hendricks Brown contributions to the ballet community throughout the Commonwealth as well as her national Ralph Crosby In Honor of Ira White Joan Hershey In Honor of Stoner Winslett and international successes. The outpouring of generosity for her years of dedication to Anonymous Mrs. William Maury Hill and Jerri Kumery ballet ultimately raised $600,000. Richmond Ballet extends its heartfelt thanks to all who Dr. and Mrs. O. Christian Barbara D. Horgan Nancy J. Pahle were a part of this unforgettable project that will benefit the ballet for years to come. Bredrup, Jr. Mrs. John C. Kenny In Honor of Isabelle Winning Kiki Smith In Honor of Halle Wulff Kelly Chopus, Project Chair Kathleen Maccio Holman, Chair, Board of Trustees Donna Lachman Mrs. Fontaine J. Velz Meg Clinard, President, Board of Trustees William G. Hancock, Campaign Director

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Celia Rafalko Marcia Thalhimer The Clovelly Foundation Selina Rainey Clare Tilton Guilford Foundation Supporting neighbors. Ann Ramsey Liz Toms The Hanson Company LLC Mary Ann Reid Brenda Turner Herndon Foundation Building community. Amy Resner Anne Kenny-Urban Mezzanotte Foundation Rita Ricks Margaretha Valderas Robins Foundation Ann F. Rumble Constance A. Vicente The Rock Foundation Susan Russell Amy Voelzke Virginia is for Art Lovers Kelsey and Dave Salley Lisa and Michael Wallmeyer Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Proud sponsor of the Richmond Ballet Paige and Scott Shaheen Tina Walls Foundation Katie Sleeker Marilynn and Henry Ware R. Gordon Smith Carolyn and Alan Watts *deceased Stephanie and Pete Sowers Karen Williams Jeanne and Charlie Stallings Usher Winslett and Shari Kushner Janet Starke Barbara Wright Kate Stephenson Lara Wulff Jacquelyn Stone Regis and Tom Wyatt Michelle and Ed Stover Traditional banking services are provided by Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Only deposit products are FDIC insured. BB&T is now Truist Bank. To learn more, visit BBT.com/Truist. Trust and investment management services are provided by RICHMOND BALLET | endowment Truist Bank. Other investment solutions are offered by BB&T Investments and BB&T Scott & Stringfellow, divisions of BB&T Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. BB&T Securities, LLC, is a Richmond Ballet is grateful for its longstanding partnership with The E. Rhodes and wholly owned, nonbank subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation. Leona B. Carpenter Foundation which dates back to 1989. As part of the celebration Securities and insurance products or annuities sold, offered or recommended by BB&T Securities, LLC, or Truist Bank are not a of Stoner Winslett’s 40th Anniversary Season, a $100,000 gift was made in her honor deposit, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by a bank, not insured towards the Endowment Fund of Richmond Ballet. This generous gesture towards by any federal government agency and may go down in value. Ms. Winslett’s artistry and tenure is deeply appreciated.

RICHMOND BALLET | road to the future

The Road to the Future was the largest campaign ever undertaken by Richmond Ballet. Your Individuals, Foundations, Corporations and Public entities joined together in raising $10.4 million. We were thrilled to announce the successful completion of the campaign generosity from the Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theatre stage on opening night of The Nutcracker in 2019. Who could have predicted that The Road to the Future would helps to take such an unexpected detour just three months later? The efforts of those involved in The Road to the Future and the generosity expressed by so many has helped ensure a tremendously as we approach the unknowns of the coming season. Richmond Ballet salutes all the donors of this important campaign and thanks them for placing us on a bright firmer financial footing just when we needed it the most. future for Richmond Ballet. Questions or comments about the above donor listings? We want to hear from you! Please contact Susannah Piersol at 804.344.0906 x247 or [email protected].

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44 45 RICHMOND BALLET | board of trustees RICHMOND BALLET | the state ballet of virginia

Artistic Director: Stoner Winslett Administration Kathleen Maccio Holman, Libby Robertson, Stoner Winslett, Associate Artistic Director: Ma Cong Chief Financial Officer:Michelle Muller, CPA Chairman Vice President Artistic Director Managing Director: Brett Bonda Operations Director: Sarah Ferguson Executive Assistant: Donna Lynne Carter Margaret H. Clinard, Tiffany B. Armstrong, Brett Bonda, Company Human Resources Assistant: Susan Collet President Vice President & Treasurer Managing Director Artistic Associate and Ballet Master: Malcolm Burn Accountant: Tanya Dolphin Ballet Master: Jerri Kumery Accounting Assistant: Sara Heifetz David R. Beran, Jeff Jones,Secretary RBII Director and Ballet Master: Igor Antonov Facilities Manager: Gretchen Hemmer Immediate Past President Facilities: KaDonna Mason and Demarcio Evans School of Richmond Ballet Facilities Assistant: Reilly Battease Artistic Associate and School Director: Judy Jacob Trustees: Richmond Advisory Anne Randolph and Everett Associate School Director, Training Divisions: Development Tara Penick Development Director: Cathleen Studdard Melanie Andrews Council: Reveley Donor Relations Manager: Susannah Piersol Hunter A. Applewhite Melanie Andrews, Chair Carrie R. Russell School Business Director: Susan Collet Grants Specialist: Anika Imajo Daniel J. Bryant Jennifer Gardner, Vice Chair Victoria B. Saunders School Administrator: Mariah Taghavie-Moghadam Development Associate: Mary Ann Reid Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Dave Jasinski, Vice Chair Anne Gray Siebert School Administrative Assistant/RB Receptionist: Regional Engagement Coordinator: Jenni Lee Crocker Lisa Niemeier, Secretary Chris Small Monica Ross Jennifer Chapman Katherine B. Duval Andreas Addison Allison and Brent Spiller Marketing Mrs. R. Finley Gayle Lauralee and Will Allen Julee and Drew Spitzer The Barre Boutique at Richmond Ballet/Adult Division Coordinator: Lauren Fagone Marketing & Communications Director: Carrie Bilek Mrs. Maggie R. Georgiadis Bethan C. Austin Meg Standing Public Relations & Content Manager: William G. Hancock Melanie and Ryan Andrews Ellie St. John SRB Children’s and Lower Division Coordinator: Anne Sidney Hetherington Valerie Tellmann-Henning Christin Kennedy Jeannie P. Baliles Leslie Connelly Strickler SRB Ensembles Coordinator: Cecile Tuzii Box Office Manager:Dawn LeHuray Kelli Lewis Jessica Barnes Sue and Tad Thompson Ballet Birthday Party Coordinator: Sarah Ruppel Graphic Designer & Digital Coordinator: Emma Coté Kathleen Luke Melanie & Mark Binshtok Elizabeth T. Valentine SRB Music Administrative Assistant: Rachel Shimkus Box Office Assistant: Megan Siepka Gaye C. Montgomery Tanya Orr Bird Kristin Lund Vosmik SRB Faculty: Igor Antonov, Elena Bello, Company Photographer: Sarah Ferguson Marc Moyers Victor K. Branch Elizabeth Clinard and Malcolm Burn, Paul Dandridge, Lauren Fagone, Production Selina Rainey William A. Casey Michael Voulgarakis Starrene Foster, Jasmine Grace, Anne Sidney Production Manager: Tracie Woods Morin Donna Ransone Anne Chewning Tom and Regis Wyatt Hetherington, Jerri Kumery, Susan Israel Massey, Costume Director: Emily Morgan Tara Penick, Callye Robinson, Sarah Ruppel, Technical Director: Scott Henley Daphne Maxwell Reid Marcia Collier Fernando Sabino, Deanna Seay, Katherine Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds III Katharine and David Crowl Audio/Video Supervisor: Dave Watkins Smothers, Cecile Tuzii, Ira White Master Electrician: Christopher Devlin Hill R.P. Sowers III, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hampton Roads Advisory SRB Accompanists: Sharon Berg, Judy Bice, Assistant Master Electrician: Michael Giovinco Liz Toms Dodson, Jr. Council: Blanton Bradley, Douglas-Jayd Burn, Production Stage Manager: Maddie Kunert Barbara Wright Stevie Durette Elyse Tapper Cardon, Chair Amy Hruska, Shellie Johnson, Ken Myers, Production Technician: Liam Fitzpatrick Anne Garland Farrell Wendy Coleman Goldberg Dave Robbins, Jim Smithson, Keith Tan, Head Draper: Esther Lofley Trustees Emeriti: Jennifer Gardner Phillip Harris Joy Weaver Price, Binyan Xu Costume Artist: Brendan T. Dudgeon SRB VCU Intern: Odessa Bless Alexander B. Berry III Renee Gilman Kathy Brenner Lasakow Medical Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Noah and Muffy Greenbaum James M. LaVier III Minds In Motion Director: Jordan Glunt Company Physicians: Philip H. Davidson Jean and Will Hershey Robin Mancoll Minds In Motion Music Supervisor: Blanton Bradley Dr. Kwadwo A. Owusu-Akyaw, M.D., Mrs. R. Finley Gayle Elizabeth Hopkins Joanna Flynn McAnulty Minds In Motion Teaching Artists: Elise Gaubatz, Steven B. Reece, M.D., William J. Van Manen, M.D. Mrs. George D. Gibson Mary McMillan Horton Dr. Woody Norvell Jordan Glunt, Katherine Smothers Company Physical Therapists: Physical Therapy Suzanne Grandis Paula and David Jasinski LaTonya Paige Minds In Motion Accompanists: Blanton Bradley, Solutions - Alan Pietruszkiewicz, MSPT; William G. Hancock Mariann Johnson Joni Petre-Scholz Larri Branch, Amy Hruska, Joe Lubman, Mia Ronson, MSPT; Caitlin Cederholm, DPT; Joy Weaver Price, Rachel Shimkus, Mary Anne Hooker Karen and Jason Konvicka Jaime Popard Company Chiropractors: Ariya Family Chiropractic Doug Wanamaker Centers Mrs. William M. Hill Ashley Lockhart Deborah Thorpe Minds In Motion Founding Artistic Consultant: Malcolm S. McDonald Hilary H. Long Lori Klinger Emeriti Robert O. Satterfield Paige Magness Minds In Motion Israel Coordinator: Alex Zaslav Stage Manager-Company Manager Emerita: Robin Robertson Starr Ashley Ryan Millen Suzanne Fry Peter C. Toms Lisa and Bernie A. Niemeier Production Manager-Lighting Designer Emeritus: N. Bryan Whitfield Eliot Norman Richard Moore Principal Dancers Emeriti: Leslie Peck and Kenneth R. Zaslav, M.D. Carolyn and John Port Jerry Schwender Set Designer Emeritus: Charles Caldwell Senior Faculty Emeritus: Arnott Mader Conductor Emeritus: Ron Matson

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