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CHOREOGRAPHY: Victoria Lyras, Robert Rodham with Grand Pas de Deux from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, a Balanchine® Ballet Balanchine Repetiteur, Victoria Lyras PRODUCTION MANAGER & LIGHTING: James Leitner SCENIC DESIGN: C. David Higgins, Patrick Cassady, Judith Gregg-Peters COSTUMES: Loukia Finale, Scott Jovovich, Victoria Lyras SCENARIO BASED ON: “Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman (1816) CHILDREN’S BALLET MISTRESS: Coleen Szulc ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER: Rebecca Johnstone

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Alyse Thomas, Lea Anne Einterz, Inge Porter, Lynne Ralston, Liesel Taljaard GISELLE The Center would like to invite all JANUARY 15 AT 8PM USHERS: Zelle Crawford, Kelly Harlett, Regina Jones, Karen Mahoney, students to experience our 5th Anniversary Season performances. CINDERELLA Jeanne Marten, Amy Schoettle, April Sellers, Dan Sellers, Jon Porter, $15 student tickets are available JANUARY 16 AT 8PM Shelby Terry, Brandon Thomas, Alyse Thomas, Kim Williams, Dmitry Zaretsky with valid student ID. Special group JANUARY 17 AT 3PM RIOLO DANCE BALLROOM DANCERS: Marie Riolo Roach, Owner rates are also available for groups of 12 or more. ALONZO KING LINES BALLET PHOTOGRAPHY: Sonja Clark, Moonbug Photography MARCH 18 & 19 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON VIDEO: Eric Woodhams For Tickets: MOVING CREW: Dmitry Zaretsky, Chris Mahoney, Brandon Thomas, Call 317.843.3800 or visit TheCenterPresents.org Alyse Thomas, Hayden Thomas, Lea Anne Einterz, Pingnan Shi, Laura Haynie, Eric Reiberg, Brandon Haynie, Stuart’s Moving & Storage Inc.

DECEMBER 18 - 21, 2015 SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHY: Victoria Lyras, Robert Rodham with Grand Pas de Deux from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, a Balanchine® Ballet Balanchine Repetiteur, Victoria Lyras PRODUCTION MANAGER & LIGHTING: James Leitner SCENIC DESIGN: C. David Higgins, Patrick Cassady, Judith Gregg-Peters COSTUMES: Loukia Finale, Scott Jovovich, Victoria Lyras SCENARIO BASED ON: “Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman (1816) CHILDREN’S BALLET MISTRESS: Coleen Szulc ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER: Rebecca Johnstone

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Barbara Weisberger is a protégé of George Balanchine and his first student at the School of American Ballet in 1934. She founded the Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the Foster Creativity. Inspire Excellence. premier ballet companies in the United States which has been at the forefront of American dance since 1963. The Christel DeHaan Family Foundation is proud Pennsylvania Ballet has earned a national reputation for to support the Indianapolis School of Ballet. its artistry and technical virtuosity, and has received widespread critical acclaim for extraordinary Our support is also provided in honor of performances. Barbara will be celebrating her 90th the children and families of Christel House. birthday in February of 2016! www.christelhouse.org 10th Anniversary Gala Friday, May 20, 2016 @ 6:00 PM This spring, The Indianapolis School of Ballet invites you to help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary at our annual spring Gala, an extraordinary evening in the beautiful Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis. This is the premier fundraising event of the year for the Indianapolis School of Ballet, and the event provides essential annual support for scholarships, world-class training, dynamic performances, and dance outreach in the community. The Indianapolis School of Ballet’s 2016 10th Anniversary Gala, will feature exclusive performances seen nowhere else in Indiana, and an elegant dinner where you will be able to mingle with ISB’s very talented students, as well as, extraordinary professional dancers! Also at this year’s 10th Anniversary Gala, the Indianapolis School of Ballet is thrilled to be honoring the legacy of George Balanchine and his protégé, Barbara Weisberger who will be celebrating her 90th birthday! George Balanchine George Balanchine is widely regarded as the Father An extraordinary selection of ballets by George Balanchine will be of American Classicism. He revolutionized the performed in May of 2016 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater, to approach to classical ballet through his teaching, celebrate our 10th Anniversary. This exclusive performance will feature musicality and choreography. Upon the invitation and Concerto Barocco, Tarantella, and excerpts from The Four Temperaments, assistance of Lincoln Kirstein, Balanchine founded the Serenade, and more. This is a performance not to be missed! Tickets on School of American Ballet in 1934 and established the sale in January 2016 at indyballet.org. New York City Ballet in 1948. The heart of Balanchine choreography reflects the ideas of imagination and originality. Gaining The Balanchine Trust’s approval requires a rigorous process of consistent demonstration of training and performing the essential technique, look, style, musicality and understanding of detail required by Mr. Balanchine’s choreography. The Trust gives permission only to approved repetiteurs to stage Balanchine ballets. ISB has been honored for the past nine years in presenting some of his iconic masterpieces to our community. The exclusive engagement in May 2016, however, is the first time ISB has been granted such a large repertoire. Barbara Weisberger Barbara Weisberger is a protégé of George Balanchine and his first student at the School of American Ballet in 1934. She founded the Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the premier ballet companies in the United States which has been at the forefront of American dance since 1963. Pennsylvania Ballet has earned a national reputation for its artistry and technical virtuosity, and has received widespread critical acclaim for extraordinary performances. Barbara will be celebrating her 90th birthday in February of 2016! T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a computer was stirring, not even a mouse. The estimates were prepared, awaiting a view, in hopes they would be jobs, before they were due.

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Dear Friends, Welcome to the Indianapolis School of Ballet’s 9th annual production of The Nutcracker. Each year, it is an honor to celebrate the rich holiday tradition of this timeless ballet in the beautiful Scottish Rite Cathedral. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th Inspired Season of Ballet (ISB)!

The Indianapolis School of Ballet would not be as successful as it is today without the help of our strong community. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and continued support of the arts and our students. I give my sincerest gratitude to the ISB board of directors, staff, faculty, parents and donors for their commitment, love and generosity. It is you, our friends, supporters and patrons, who make it possible for us to thrive and bring exceptional opportunities to future generations. You help create and fulfi ll the dreams of aspiring young artists who so deeply desire to continue professionally.

Many, many thanks for joining us this holiday season. Please enjoy the enthusiasm and dedication of these talented young dancers, and may the New Year be blessed with happiness and health!

Sincerely,

Victoria Lyras Founding Artistic Director ACT II LAND OF THE SWEETS DECEMBER 18 - 21, 2015 SUGAR PLUM FAIRY SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL THEATER ACT I CAVALIER PARTY SCENE, THE STAHLBAUM HOUSE ANGELS CLARA Abigail Einterz(17, 19e, 20) or Helen Hughes(18, 19m, 21) FRITZ Nikita Zaretsky MRS. STAHLBAUM Marie Riolo Roach SPANISH CHOCOLATE MR. STAHLBAUM Drew Kolditz HERR DROSSELMEYER Paul Vitali ARABIAN COFFEE PARTY GUESTS Annie Fellmeth, Patricia Johnstone, Coleen Szulc, Emily Nord Womersley, Ben Hall, Hugh Kennerk, John Koluder, CHINESE TEA Rafael Sanchez CLARA’S FRIENDS Damerah Coleman, Zoe Crawford, Claudia Durham, RUSSIAN TREPAK Kate Mills, Nolan Phillips, Lucas Reiberg, Marcus Stokes, Nik Stokes, Logan Thomas GRANDMOTHER Natalia Krakerova GERMAN MARZIPAN

GRANDFATHER Guy-Jo Gordon MAIDS Abigail Bixler(19, 20e, 22) or Allison Shi(18, 20m, 21), MOTHER GINGER AND HER Reilly Thomas POLICHINELLES COLUMBINE DOLL Zoë Kashin(17, 19m, 20) or Sydney Williams(18, 19e, 21) HARLEQUIN DOLL Mackenzie Kirk(18, 19e, 21) or Isabella Wilson(17, 19m, 20) SOLDIER DOLL Luther DeMyer(18, 19m, 21) or Daniel Zaretsky(17, 19e, 20) WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS BATTLE SCENE DEW DROP FAIRY MOUSE QUEEN Patricia Johnstone FLOWERS MICE Joanna Evanich, Emelyn Haynie, Natalie Morris, Elisabeth Porter, Lucy Scott, Avery Sellers, Sharon Sun, Lydia Swango, McKinley Tolliver, Alaina White NUTCRACKER Hayden Thomas SOLDIERS Nia Breaux, Lilly Harlett, Daisy Henein, Charlotte Kimmerling, Josephine Kirk, Kate Koschnick, Marin Monesmith, Nolan Phillips, Ava Schoettle, Nik Stokes, Zoe Strawbridge, PAS DE DEUX Mia Taljaard SUGAR PLUM FAIRY

SNOW SCENE CAVALIER SNOW QUEEN Margaret Andriani(18, 19e, 21) or Betsy Boxberger(17, 19m, 20) SNOW KING Colin Ellis(17, 19m, 20) or Benjamin Warner(18, 19e, 21) Casting is subject to change. SNOWFLAKES Abigail Bixler, Paris Davis, Alexandra Jones(17, 19m, 20), The performance of the Grand Pas de Deux from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, Madeline Johnstone, Zoë Kashin, Mackenzie Kirk, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented in arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and Margaret Mahoney, Abby Marten, Claire Quint, has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® service standards established and provided by the Trust. The Balanchine ballet presented in Caroline Rettig, Abigail Robb, Hannah Schenck(18, 19e, 21), this program is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized recording is prohibited without the Allison Shi, Sydney Williams, Isabella Wilson express written consent of The George Balanchine Trust and the Indianapolis School of Ballet. INTERMISSION

ACT II LAND OF THE SWEETS SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Margaret Andriani(17, 19m, 20) or Betsy Boxberger(18, 19e, 21) CAVALIER Colin Ellis(18, 20m, 21) or ACT I Benjamin Warner(17, 19m, 20) PARTY SCENE, THE STAHLBAUM HOUSE ANGELS Nia Breaux, Zoe Crawford, Daisy Henein, Kaleyah King, Josephine Kirk, Kate Koschnick, Marin Monesmith, Abigail Einterz(17, 19e, 20) or Helen Hughes(18, 19m, 21) Ava Schoettle, Zoe Strawbridge, Makenzi Swindle, Nikita Zaretsky Mia Taljaard, Anzie Wiseman Marie Riolo Roach SPANISH CHOCOLATE Mackenzie Kirk, Margaret Mahoney, Abby Marten, Drew Kolditz Claire Quint(17, 19m, 20), Coleen Szulc(18, 19e, 21) Paul Vitali ARABIAN COFFEE Alexandra Jones(17, 19m, 20) or Annie Fellmeth, Patricia Johnstone, Coleen Szulc, Claire Quint(18, 19e, 21) Emily Nord Womersley, Ben Hall, Hugh Kennerk, John Koluder, CHINESE TEA Abigail Bixler(17, 19m, 20) or Allison Shi(18, 19e, 21), Rafael Sanchez Tian Luo Damerah Coleman, Zoe Crawford, Claudia Durham, RUSSIAN TREPAK Luther DeMyer with Rachel Durham, Joanna Evanich, Kate Mills, Nolan Phillips, Lucas Reiberg, Marcus Stokes, Nik Katherine Griffith, Emelyn Haynie, Erin Prein, Lucy Scott, Stokes, Logan Thomas Sharon Sun, Reilly Thomas Natalia Krakerova GERMAN MARZIPAN Hannah Schenck with Abigail Bixler, Sydney Williams(18, 19e, 21) or Allison Shi with Guy-Jo Gordon Caroline Rettig, Abigail Robb(17, 19m, 20) Abigail Bixler(19, 20e, 22) or Allison Shi(18, 20m, 21), MOTHER GINGER AND HER Ben Hall with Natalie Arnold, Claudia Durham, Reilly Thomas POLICHINELLES Abigail Einterz (18, 19m, 21), Helen Hughes(17, 19e, 20), Zoë Kashin(17, 19m, 20) or Sydney Williams(18, 19e, 21) Kate Mills, Natalie Morris, Taylor Ralston, Avery Sellers, Mackenzie Kirk(18, 19e, 21) or Isabella Wilson(17, 19m, 20) Lydia Swango, Sydney Terry, Logan Thomas Luther DeMyer(18, 19m, 21) or Daniel Zaretsky(17, 19e, 20) WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS BATTLE SCENE DEW DROP FAIRY Alexandra Jones(18, 19e, 21) or Hannah Schenck(17, 19m, 20) Patricia Johnstone

FLOWERS Paris Davis & Lisa Schneider with Abigail Bixler(17, 19m, Joanna Evanich, Emelyn Haynie, Natalie Morris, Elisabeth 20), Madeline Johnstone, Zoë Kashin, Porter, Lucy Scott, Avery Sellers, Sharon Sun, Lydia Swango, Mackenzie Kirk, Margaret Mahoney, Abby Marten, McKinley Tolliver, Alaina White Claire Quint, Caroline Rettig(18, 19e, 21), Hayden Thomas Abigail Robb(18, 19e, 21), Coleen Szulc, Nia Breaux, Lilly Harlett, Daisy Henein, Charlotte Kimmerling, Sydney Williams(17, 19m, 20), Isabella Wilson Josephine Kirk, Kate Koschnick, Marin Monesmith, Nolan Phillips, Ava Schoettle, Nik Stokes, Zoe Strawbridge, PAS DE DEUX Mia Taljaard SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Margaret Andriani(17, 19m, 20) or Betsy Boxberger(18, 19e, 21) SNOW SCENE CAVALIER Colin Ellis(18, 19e, 21) or Benjamin Warner(17, 19m, 20) Margaret Andriani(18, 19e, 21) or Betsy Boxberger(17, 19m, 20) Colin Ellis(17, 19m, 20) or Benjamin Warner(18, 19e, 21) Casting is subject to change. Abigail Bixler, Paris Davis, Alexandra Jones(17, 19m, 20), The performance of the Grand Pas de Deux from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, Madeline Johnstone, Zoë Kashin, Mackenzie Kirk, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented in arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and Margaret Mahoney, Abby Marten, Claire Quint, has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® service standards established and provided by the Trust. The Balanchine ballet presented in Caroline Rettig, Abigail Robb, Hannah Schenck(18, 19e, 21), this program is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized recording is prohibited without the Allison Shi, Sydney Williams, Isabella Wilson express written consent of The George Balanchine Trust and the Indianapolis School of Ballet. We’re becoming known for more than scrubs and lab coats. Tutus for instance.

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CHN_NutcrackerProg.indd 1 12/2/15 4:40 PM Nutcracker Synopsis It is Christmas Eve and the Stahlbaums are hosting a grand party at their beautiful Victorian mansion. The children, Clara and her little brother Fritz, are celebrating with their parents, family and friends. While gifts are being distributed to the children, Clara’s mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, arrives. He astonishes the guests with a magic show performing all sorts of tricks, even bringing mechanical dolls to life. Drosselmeyer produces a beautiful Nutcracker and hands it to Clara. Overwhelmed with joy, she graciously accepts the gift and begins dancing around the room with it, while Fritz becomes jealous of Clara’s new toy. Fritz grabs the Nutcracker from Clara and breaks it. Devastated, Clara begins to cry, but miraculously, Drosselmeyer restores the doll to perfect condition. As the evening’s festivities come to an end, Clara is sent to bed, but she is unable to go to sleep. Clara then returns to the parlor to look for her beloved Nutcracker and falls into a deep slumber on the sofa. When the clock strikes midnight, she is suddenly awakened by the pitter-patter of mice crawling on the floor. As she flees from the mice chasing her, Drosselmeyer reappears casting spells that make the Stahlbaums’ Christmas tree grow to majestic heights, and brings the Nutcracker and his army of toy soldiers to life. While the mice and toy soldiers battle, the Nutcracker and Mouse Queen duel fiercely. Clara then throws her shoe as hard as she can at the Mouse Queen, distracting her from the Nutcracker’s fatal blow. As the mourning mice carry their leader off with them, Drosselmeyer magically transforms the Nutcracker into the handsome Snow King. Then the Snow King introduces the exquisite Snow Queen and the dancing snowflakes to Clara and Drosselmeyer guiding them through the glittering night sky to the Land of the Sweets. When they arrive, they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and are treated to a spectacular festival of colorful dances. Clara cannot believe the amazing characters, sights and sounds swirling around her. Can all these wondrous events truly be happening, or is she in the midst of an incredible dream... Nutcracker Synopsis It is Christmas Eve and the Stahlbaums are hosting a grand party at their beautiful Victorian mansion. The children, Clara and her little brother Fritz, are celebrating with their parents, family and friends. While gifts are being distributed to the children, Clara’s mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, arrives. He astonishes the guests with a magic show performing all sorts of tricks, even bringing mechanical dolls to life. Drosselmeyer produces a beautiful Nutcracker and hands it to Clara. Overwhelmed with joy, she tradition is an art graciously accepts the gift and begins dancing around the room with it, while Fritz becomes jealous of Clara’s new toy. Fritz grabs the Nutcracker Generations of trustworthy moving & storage services. from Clara and breaks it. Devastated, Clara begins to cry, but miraculously, Drosselmeyer restores the doll to perfect condition. As the evening’s festivities come to an end, Clara is sent to bed, but she is unable to go to sleep. Clara then returns to the parlor to look for her beloved Nutcracker and falls into a deep slumber on the sofa. When the clock strikes midnight, she is suddenly awakened by the pitter-patter of mice crawling on the fl oor. As she fl ees from the mice chasing her, Drosselmeyer reappears casting spells that make the Stahlbaums’ Christmas tree grow to majestic heights, and brings the Nutcracker and his army of toy soldiers to life. While the mice and toy soldiers battle, the Nutcracker and Mouse Queen duel fi ercely. Clara then throws her shoe as hard as she can at the Mouse Queen, distracting her from the Nutcracker’s fatal blow. As the mourning mice carry their leader off with them, Drosselmeyer magically transforms the Nutcracker into the handsome Snow King. Then the Snow King introduces the exquisite Snow Queen and the Moving the English Hotel on Monument Circle in 1948. dancing snowfl akes to Clara and Drosselmeyer guiding them Dependable moving & storage services for more than 75 years. through the glittering night sky to the Land of the Sweets. When they arrive, they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and are treated to a spectacular festival of colorful dances. Residential • Commercial • Industrial Clara cannot believe the amazing characters, sights and sounds swirling around her. Can all these wondrous events truly be happening, or is she in I.C.C. 75388 SUBI PSCI 3432-A 1 the midst of an incredible dream...

317.924.0505 • 800.338.0909 • 317.924.3614/fax Artistic Personnel Victoria Lyras, Founding Artistic Director A native of Athens Greece, Ms. Lyras received her training at the School of American Ballet under the guidance of Alexandra Danilova, Felia Doubrovska, Helene Dudin, Andrei Kramarevsky, Richard Rapp, Elise Reiman, Suki Schorer, Muriel Stuart, Antonina Tumkovsky and Stanley Williams. While studying at the School of American Ballet from 1967 - 1976, she performed numerous roles with the New York City Ballet. At age 17, Barbara Weisberger selected her for the Pennsylvania Ballet where she rose through the ranks to soloist and principal dancer. During her association with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Ms. Lyras danced principal roles in the Balanchine repertoire: Stars and Stripes, Donizetti Variations, Divertimento No. 15, Western Symphony, Who Cares?, and Tarantella, in Benjamin Harkarvy’s Time Passed Summer, Madrigalesco and Grand Pas Espagnol, John Butler’s Carmina Burana, The Woman In His Past in Antony Tudor’s Jardin Aux Lilas, Emilia in Jose Limon’s The Moor’s Pavane, Paul Taylor’s Arden Court, Swanilda in Coppelia and created roles in Pictured: Victoria Lyras & Paul Vitali in Peter Anastos’ Domino, Lynne Snow Scene with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Taylor-Corbett’s Ordinary Rhythms, and Dane LaFontsee’s Underlight. Ms. Lyras also danced the roles of Snow Queen and Dew Drop in the Pennsylvania Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. She performed on many occasions with Edward Villella and Dancers, dancing Odette in Balanchine’s Swan Lake Act II and the Stars and Stripes pas de deux partnered by Mr. Villella. During her career, she toured and performed as a freelance guest artist and master teacher throughout the United States. For the 1994-95 season, Ms. Lyras was a principal dancer with American Repertory Ballet. In 1996, she joined the professional staff of Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers in New York City where she directed the ballet program exclusively created for figure skaters. She later founded “Lyrical Designs,” her company that designs and executes competitive skating dresses, tutus, ballet costumes and headpieces. Ms. Lyras started the Indianapolis School of Ballet in August 2006. Since opening, the Indianapolis School of Ballet has performed ten seasons of repertoire choreographed or staged by Ms. Lyras. The schools distinguished production of The Nutcracker includes the magnificent Victorian parlor from the Historic Morris-Butler House Museum in Indianapolis for its Act I Party Scene setting, Robert Rodham’s Snow Scene and the “Grand Pas de Deux” from Mr. Balanchine’s production of The Nutcracker. Since the fall of 2011, Ms. Lyras has been teaching the ballet majors at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music as Adjunct Lecturer with Michael Vernon, Chair - Ballet Department and Violette Verdy, Distinguished Professor of Music (Ballet). Ms. Lyras also teaches company class for Dance Kaleidoscope. James Leitner, Lighting Designer and Production Manager Barrymore Award-winning designer, James Leitner, has worked professionally in dance since 1977. During that, he has worked with Pennsylvania Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Miami City Ballet, The University of Wisconsin Dance Department, Dance- Works, Waves Jazz Dance, and the Vail International Dance Festival. He has also worked with various and numerous opera and theater organizations. C. David Higgins, Scenic Designer David started his theatrical studies as an actor and dancer before he discovered his love for scenic design. Now, as Professor Higgins, David is Principal Designer for the Indiana University Opera Theater, and has worked with the Opera Theater since 1971. His design credits throughout the United States include the San Antonio Festival, Memphis Opera, Louisville Opera, Detroit Symphony, Canton Ballet, and Sarasota Ballet. His international credits include the Icelandic National Theater, Ballet San Juan de Puerto Rico, Korean National Opera, Seoul City Opera, Dorset Opera (UK), Teatro la Paz de Belem and Teatro National de São Paulo (Brazil). He has designed scenery for the American premieres of Jeppe (Sandstrom) and The Devils of Loudun (Penderecki), and the collegiate premieres of Nixon in China (Adams) and The Ghosts of Versailles (Corigliano). Coleen Szulc, Children’s Ballet Mistress Coleen Szulc received her early dance training in her hometown of Flemington, New Jersey. She performed soloist and principal roles with her school’s pre-professional company, and was also a competitive Irish dancer. After graduating from high school a year early, she moved to Philadelphia to continue her training at The Rock School for Dance Education under Bo and Stefanie Pictured: Victoria Lyras & Paul Vitali in Spassoff, Mariaelena Ruiz, Servy Gallardo, and Natalya Zieger. Coleen then moved Snow Scene with the Pennsylvania Ballet. on to train at Princeton Ballet School/American Repertory Ballet, where she performed with the company in The Nutcracker under Graham Lustig. She also spent multiple summers on scholarship with Orlando Ballet. Coleen graduated Cum Laude from Butler University with a BA in Dance Pedagogy and high honors in 2013. She performed many roles with Butler Ballet, including Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Peasant Pas de Dix in Giselle, and Dawn and Prayer in Coppelia. She studied under Marek Cholewa, Derek Reid, Tong Wang, Cynthia Pratt, Susan McGuire, Michael Johnson, Stephan Laurent, and Michelle Jarvis. She completed her senior practicum with Laura Byram and Roberta Wong. Coleen also had the opportunity to train and perform abroad in Poland and Russia with Butler Ballet. She joined the faculty at ISB in 2013 after discovering her passion for teaching while at Butler. Loukia Finale, Costumer Loukia Finale immigrated to the United States from Greece in 1996. Her intricate and meticulous attention to detail earned her reputation as a favored dressmaker amongst many esteemed New York City clients. Most notably, Finale worked in the late Oscar de la Renta’s Manhattan atelier and designed costumes for the Civic Theater of Piraeus and many theatrical productions in Greece. Her many other talents include cooking, entertaining, and gardening. Revamped this year is the ever glamorous Mother Ginger in Act II. This elaborate creation, the latest engineering and costuming marvel by Mrs. Finale with her daughter, Victoria Lyras, uses nearly 60 yards of fabric and 80 feet of construction piping. Featured Dancers Margaret Andriani (Snow Queen, Sugarplum Fairy) is a sophomore ballet major currently attending Indiana University. She trained at Kansas City Ballet for ten years and was involved in the Kansas City Youth Ballet for fi ve, under the direction of Kimberly Cowen, Alecia Good and Hyuk-Ku Kwon. During her time at Kansas City Ballet she was able to perform alongside the company in Todd Bolender’s Nutcracker, George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Victoria Morgan’s Cinderella. She has spent her summers training at Kansas City Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Indiana University, and Ballet Austin. Margaret is a recipient of the Jacob’s School of Fine Living of Music Young Artist Merit Award and the Music Faculty Award. At IU, she has performed in George Balachine’s Rubies and Swan Lake, Michael PRESENTS Vernon’s Nutcracker, and Merce Cunningham’s Duets. Abigail Bixler (Chinese Tea) is currently a sophomore in high school at Indiana Connections Academy. She www.ExEcutivEPortfolio.com began her training at the age of four at the Jordan PRINT | DESKTOP | TABLET | MOBILE | E-READER Academy of Dance at Butler University. She joined the Indianapolis School of Ballet when she was eleven under the direction of Victoria Lyras, as well as Roberta Wong, Michelle Merrell, and Karen Scalzitti-Kennedy. During her time at ISB, Abigail has had the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carnival of the Animals, Raymonda Act III, Valse Fantaisie, and Swan Lake Act II. She has attended summer intensive programs with the Indianapolis School of Ballet, Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, and Boston Ballet. Betsy Boxberger (Snow Queen, Sugarplum Fairy) is a graduate of the Indianapolis School of Ballet, where she trained under the direction of Victoria Lyras. At ISB she performed roles such as Raymonda in Raymonda, the lead girl in Valse Fantaisie, Odette in Swan Lake, Swanilda and Dawn in Coppelia, and Dew Drop, Snow Queen and George Balanchine’s Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker. Betsy earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University where RESTAURANTS FOOD & DRINK REAL ESTATE SHOPPING THINGS TO DO YOUR TIME LIFE & CULTURE HOME & DESIGN LODGING SENIORS PEOPLE & EVENTS REVIEW she was instructed by Tyler Walters and Julie Janus Walters. She performed featured roles with the Duke Dance Program, including the lead soloist Celebrating the Executive Life of luxurious places, products, services and experiences. in Gerald Arpino’s Refl ections. She was honored with the Clay Taliaferro Fine living at its best in Greater Indianapolis and beyond. Dance Award and the Julia Wray Dance Award by the Duke Dance Program. As a company member with Ballet Quad Cities, Betsy performed prominent roles in both classical and contemporary ballets and had the opportunity to work with choreographers Deanna Carter and Elie Lazar. She was also selected to teach a master class as part of the Wheaton College Artist Series. Recently, Betsy was awarded a Robert D. Beckmann, Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis to further her study of Balanchine’s masterpiece, Agon. Featured Dancers Margaret Andriani (Snow Queen, Sugarplum Fairy) is a sophomore ballet major currently attending Indiana University. She trained at Kansas City Ballet for ten years and was involved in the Kansas City Youth Ballet for five, under the direction of Kimberly Cowen, Alecia Good and Hyuk-Ku Kwon. During her time at Kansas City Ballet she was able to perform alongside the company in Todd Bolender’s Nutcracker, George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Victoria Morgan’s Cinderella. She has spent her summers training at Kansas City Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Indiana University, and Ballet Austin. Margaret is a recipient of the Jacob’s School of Fine Living of Music Young Artist Merit Award and the Music Faculty Award. At IU, she has performed in George Balachine’s Rubies and Swan Lake, Michael PRESENTS Vernon’s Nutcracker, and Merce Cunningham’s Duets. Abigail Bixler (Chinese Tea) is currently a sophomore in high school at Indiana Connections Academy. She www.ExEcutivEPortfolio.com began her training at the age of four at the Jordan PRINT | DESKTOP | TABLET | MOBILE | E-READER Academy of Dance at Butler University. She joined the Indianapolis School of Ballet when she was eleven under the direction of Victoria Lyras, as well as Roberta Wong, Michelle Merrell, and Karen Scalzitti-Kennedy. During her time at ISB, Abigail has had the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carnival of the Animals, Raymonda Act III, Valse Fantaisie, and Swan Lake Act II. She has attended summer intensive programs with the Indianapolis School of Ballet, Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, and Boston Ballet. Betsy Boxberger (Snow Queen, Sugarplum Fairy) is a graduate of the Indianapolis School of Ballet, where she trained under the direction of Victoria Lyras. At ISB she performed roles such as Raymonda in Raymonda, the lead girl in Valse Fantaisie, Odette in Swan Lake, Swanilda and Dawn in Coppelia, and Dew Drop, Snow Queen and George Balanchine’s Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker. Betsy earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University where RESTAURANTS FOOD & DRINK REAL ESTATE SHOPPING THINGS TO DO YOUR TIME LIFE & CULTURE HOME & DESIGN LODGING SENIORS PEOPLE & EVENTS REVIEW she was instructed by Tyler Walters and Julie Janus Walters. She performed featured roles with the Duke Dance Program, including the lead soloist in Gerald Arpino’s Reflections. She was honored with the Clay Taliaferro Dance Award and the Julia Wray Dance Award by the Duke Dance Program. As a company member with Ballet Quad Cities, Betsy performed prominent roles in both classical and contemporary ballets and had the opportunity to work with choreographers Deanna Carter and Elie Lazar. She was also selected to teach a master class as part of the Wheaton College Artist Series. Recently, Betsy was awarded a Robert D. Beckmann, Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis to further her study of Balanchine’s masterpiece, Agon. Luther DeMyer (Soldier Doll, Russian Trepak) is a student at the Miami City Ballet school in the Pre-Professional II level. At MCBS, he is being trained by Gerard Ebitz, Maria Torija, Olivier Pardina, and Geta Constantinescu. He was born and raised in Indianapolis, and he received his formal ballet training at the Indianapolis School of Ballet, under the direction of Victoria Lyras. While at ISB, Luther performed many leading roles in The Nutcracker, Raymonda Act III, Carnival of the Animals, and Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie. He performed with the Indiana University Ballet Theatre in Balanchine’s Western Symphony when he was in eighth grade. He has also performed in productions by Butler Ballet and Jordan Academy of Dance. Luther has attended summer programs at the School of American Ballet in New York City, the Indianapolis School of Ballet, and Jordan Academy of Dance. This past summer at SAB, Luther performed in the SAB Summer Choreography Workshop in a piece by Jock Soto. Luther is thrilled to be back in Indianapolis performing in ISB’s Nutcracker! Abigail Einterz (Clara) is thrilled to be dancing in her third production of The Nutcracker. She first started dancing at age four at The Village Dance Studio under the direction of Annette Pettigrew. She was inspired by her older sister who has been a great role model over the years. Abigail has also performed in Carnival of the Animals with the Indianapolis School of Ballet. She is so grateful to be dancing the role of Clara and would like to thank Victoria Lyras for the opportunity. She would like to give a shout out to her friends and family who have supported her along the way, especially her parents. Colin Ellis (Snow King, Cavalier) is a senior at Indiana University from McHenry IL. He began his classical training at age 5 with the Judith Svalander School of Ballet on full scholarship. He has attended summer intensive programs with the American Ballet Theater, The Bolshoi Ballet Academy in New York City, The Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Ballet Chicago all on merit scholarships. He also was awarded a third place prize at the 2012 Carey Rose Winski Dance Scholarship Competition and is a recipient of the 2013 Woodstock Fine Arts Scholarship. In 2014, Colin won third place in the NSAL Classical Ballet competition. So far on his journey through IUBT, Colin has performed Principal roles in Michael Vernon’s The Nutcracker, Anthony Tudor’s Dark Elegies, Merce Cunningham’s Duets, Paul Taylor’s Musical Offerings, and Balanchine’s Emeralds, Concerto Barocco & Swan Lake as well as ensemble positions in Paul Taylor’s Airs and Balanchine’s Rubies. A recipient of the Premier Young Artist Award at the Jacobs School of Music and a member of Hutton Honors College, Colin is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Science in Ballet Performance with an Outside Field in Arts Management. Luther DeMyer (Soldier Doll, Russian Trepak) is a student Ben Hall (Mother Ginger) grew up on a farm in at the Miami City Ballet school in the Pre-Professional II Madison County, Indiana and attended Indiana State level. At MCBS, he is being trained by Gerard Ebitz, University, IUPUI, and Indiana Wesleyan University. A Maria Torija, Olivier Pardina, and Geta Constantinescu. Physical Therapist by trade, Ben competes locally, He was born and raised in Indianapolis, and he received nationally, and internationally in Master’s Division Track his formal ballet training at the Indianapolis School of and Field and Road Racing. Ben is thrilled to reprise his Ballet, under the direction of Victoria Lyras. While at ISB, role in The Nutcracker and has previously appeared in Luther performed many leading roles in The Nutcracker, ISB productions as the Innkeeper in Coppelia and Raymonda Act III, Carnival of the Animals, and Quince the Carpenter in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie. He performed with the Indiana University Ballet Theatre in Balanchine’s Western Symphony when Helen Hughes (Clara) is a fourteen-year-old eighth he was in eighth grade. He has also performed in productions by Butler grader at St. Monica Catholic School. She began taking Ballet and Jordan Academy of Dance. Luther has attended summer dance at the age of three in Central Texas in the genres programs at the School of American Ballet in New York City, the Indianapolis of ballet, tap and jazz. Upon a family move to School of Ballet, and Jordan Academy of Dance. This past summer at SAB, Indianapolis, Helen enrolled to study dance at the Luther performed in the SAB Summer Choreography Workshop in a piece Indianapolis School of Ballet in 2013. She has by Jock Soto. Luther is thrilled to be back in Indianapolis performing in ISB’s participated in ISB’s May We Dance programs, summer Nutcracker! intensives, Artsgarden fall showcase, Penrod and the Spirit & Place Festival. Helen performed as Clara in ISB’s Abigail Einterz (Clara) is thrilled to be dancing in her third 2014 production of The Nutcracker and in the 2015 production of The Nutcracker. She first started dancing at presentation of From Swans to Splendor. She has also attended the age four at The Village Dance Studio under the direction Boston Ballet Summer Program. This is Helen’s second opportunity to of Annette Pettigrew. She was inspired by her older sister dance in ISB’s The Nutcracker and is thrilled and honored to perform the who has been a great role model over the years. Abigail role of Clara again in this year’s production. has also performed in Carnival of the Animals with the Indianapolis School of Ballet. She is so grateful to be Alexandra Jones (Dew Drop Fairy, Arabian) is a 17 dancing the role of Clara and would like to thank Victoria year old junior at Brownsburg High School. She began Lyras for the opportunity. She would like to give a shout dancing at Jordan Academy of Dance at Butler out to her friends and family who have supported her along University at 6 years old and has been dancing at the the way, especially her parents. Indianapolis School of Ballet since age 12. Alex has attended summer intensives at The Joffrey Ballet School Colin Ellis (Snow King, Cavalier) is a senior at Indiana in New York City, IU Ballet Jacobs School of Music, The University from McHenry IL. He began his classical Pacific Northwest Ballet School in Seattle, WA, The San training at age 5 with the Judith Svalander School of Francisco Ballet School and here at the Indianapolis Ballet on full scholarship. He has attended summer School of Ballet. While at the Indianapolis School of intensive programs with the American Ballet Theater, Ballet, Alex has danced roles in: The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s The Bolshoi Ballet Academy in New York City, The Dream, Scriabin Suite, Diamanté, Camille Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Ballet Chicago all on Animals, and Gershwin Gems. She has also performed with the Butler merit scholarships. He also was awarded a third place Ballet. She recently performed with Dance Kaleidoscope in prize at the 2012 Carey Rose Winski Dance Scholarship Remembrances, a ballet in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. This Competition and is a recipient of the 2013 Woodstock Fine Arts Scholarship. is her eighth season performing in The Nutcracker and her first dancing In 2014, Colin won third place in the NSAL Classical Ballet competition. So far as Dew Drop & Arabian. Alex dedicates her Nutcracker performances in on his journey through IUBT, Colin has performed Principal roles in Michael memory and honor of Mr. William Patrick Dunne. Vernon’s The Nutcracker, Anthony Tudor’s Dark Elegies, Merce Cunningham’s Duets, Paul Taylor’s Musical Offerings, and Balanchine’s Emeralds, Concerto Barocco & Swan Lake as well as ensemble positions in Paul Taylor’s Airs and Balanchine’s Rubies. A recipient of the Premier Young Artist Award at the Jacobs School of Music and a member of Hutton Honors College, Colin is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Science in Ballet Performance with an Outside Field in Arts Management. Tian Luo (Chinese Tea), born in Chengdu, China, began studying Chinese Classical Dance at the age of 14. He graduated from Sichuan Dance School at the top of his class and was selected to study at the world-famous Beijing Dance Academy. While there, Tian performed in numerous pieces, including Beauty Beyond Word and as the lead dancer in Three Variations on Plum Blossom, choreographed for their 60th Anniversary. He also participated in the Classical Dance of the Cloud Series by the Peiyi Art Fund, and he starred in the Dancing Girl of Tongque Platform in the Beijing College Student Dance Festival. Tian has performed in the National Grand Theatre of China, as well as overseas in Canada and the UK, representing China in cultural exchange performances. Tian has received many awards for his dancing, including gold medals in both Youth Performance and Best Choreography in the Five Provinces of North China Dance Competition, and the silver medal in the Seventh Dance Competition organized by the Chinese TV station, CCTV. In 2014 the Beijing Dance Academy awarded Tian with the second place National Scholarship and the National Overseas Scholarship, which allowed him to study modern and ballet at Cincinnati University. In addition to Chinese Classical Dance, Tian has studied Chinese Dun Huang, Han & Tang Dynasties Dance, Tibetan Mei-e Dance, and the Chinese Folk Dances of Mongolia, Uighur, Korean, Dai, Qiang, Yi, Zhuang, the Northeast. Tian began his ballet training with Victoria Lyras at the Indianapolis School of Ballet in September, 2015. Claire Quint (Arabian) is from Spring Hill, TN, but was originally born and raised in Whiteland, IN. It has been a joy for Claire to be back in her homeland, but even more, it has been an experience for her to train at the Indianapolis School of Ballet (ISB) this season. Last year she moved to Huntsville, AL on her own to train with Mr. Phillip Otto and Mrs. Rachel Butler-Otto at the Huntsville Ballet School and Company. When living in TN, Claire took Ballet from many instructors at varius studios such as: Centennial Youth Ballet with Ms. Kathy Callaghan and Mr. Barry Gager, Fellowship School of Dance with Ms. Mary Cadle, Tennessee Dance Arts Conservatory with Mrs. Chelsea Howell and Jennifer Harwell. In 2009, she attended her first Summer Intensive at Centennial Youth Ballet not knowing that that was the beginning of the many Intensives yet to come in her life. The Summer of 2010 was Ballet Magnificat, 2011 was ISB, 2012 she returned to Ballet Magnificat, 2013 she flew to Portland, OR for Magnus Northwest and Portland Festival Ballet, 2014 was Huntsville Ballet and The Rock School for Education, and this summer (2015) she returned to ISB. Having started Ballet seven years ago, these Intensives were fundamental in pushing and growing Claire’s technique quick, but they also pushed her mentally and spiritually, so in those aspects she also grew. Claire would like to thank her family for being right behind her in all her journey’s and she glorifies God because he is surely a God of endurance and encouragement to her (Romans 15:5). She also adds, “so long as there is breath in my lungs, so shall God be praised with my words and dancing,” Psalm 150:6, “let everything that has breath Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Tian Luo (Chinese Tea), born in Chengdu, China, began Marie Riolo Roach (Mrs. Stahlbaum) studied dance at studying Chinese Classical Dance at the age of 14. He Brigham Young University where she competed and graduated from Sichuan Dance School at the top of his class performed with their world-renowned ballroom dance and was selected to study at the world-famous Beijing Dance team. Marie began teaching at BYU and upon graduation, Academy. While there, Tian performed in numerous pieces, she returned home to Indiana where she has taught in including Beauty Beyond Word and as the lead dancer in Indianapolis and the surrounding communities since 1988. Three Variations on Plum Blossom, choreographed for their She has instructed youth in several local high schools and 60th Anniversary. He also participated in the Classical Dance has taught for both the Indiana and Purdue University of the Cloud Series by the Peiyi Art Fund, and he starred in the ballroom dance clubs. Marie has competed as a Dancing Girl of Tongque Platform in the Beijing College professional in International Ballroom and Latin divisions, Student Dance Festival. Tian has performed in the National Grand Theatre of and competes currently with students. She has studied tango in Argentina China, as well as overseas in Canada and the UK, representing China in and is the instructor for Tango Indy, a local Argentine tango group. Her cultural exchange performances. Tian has received many awards for his knowledge of her craft and her energetic personality has made her a dancing, including gold medals in both Youth Performance and Best popular teacher. Marie was recognized for her ballroom instruction in the Choreography in the Five Provinces of North China Dance Competition, and December 2005 Best of the Best issue of the Indianapolis Monthly magazine. the silver medal in the Seventh Dance Competition organized by the Chinese Marie is the owner of Riolo Dance. TV station, CCTV. In 2014 the Beijing Dance Academy awarded Tian with the second place National Scholarship and the National Overseas Scholarship, Hannah Schenck (Dew Drop Fairy, Marzipan) is a Junior in which allowed him to study modern and ballet at Cincinnati University. In high school from Grand Rapids, MI, where she began her addition to Chinese Classical Dance, Tian has studied Chinese Dun Huang, ballet training at age 3 with her mother, Nancy Schenck. Han & Tang Dynasties Dance, Tibetan Mei-e Dance, and the Chinese Folk She later attended the Grand Rapids Ballet School, Dances of Mongolia, Uighur, Korean, Dai, Qiang, Yi, Zhuang, the Northeast. directed by Laura Berman. Hannah was invited into the Tian began his ballet training with Victoria Lyras at the Indianapolis School of Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company under the Ballet in September, 2015. instruction of Attila and Mindy Mosolygo, where she danced many featured roles in works such as Brian McSween’s Claire Quint (Arabian) is from Spring Hill, TN, but was originally Movements In Full, and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She born and raised in Whiteland, IN. It has been a joy for Claire to has also performed solo variations from The Vertiginous Thrill be back in her homeland, but even more, it has been an of Exactitude, Stars and Stripes, Raymonda, Swan Lake, Flames of Paris, Las experience for her to train at the Indianapolis School of Ballet Esmeralda, and a pas de deux and variation from Le Corsaire. Hannah (ISB) this season. Last year she moved to Huntsville, AL on her performed alongside the Grand Rapids Ballet Company under the own to train with Mr. Phillip Otto and Mrs. Rachel Butler-Otto at direction of Patricia Barker in ballets such as Swan Lake, Raymonda, the Huntsville Ballet School and Company. When living in TN, Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, dancing the role of Clara Claire took Ballet from many instructors at varius studios such for multiple seasons. She competed in the Youth America Grand Prix and as: Centennial Youth Ballet with Ms. Kathy Callaghan and Mr. placed in the Top 12 in the Senior Division. Hannah later performed Barry Gager, Fellowship School of Dance with Ms. Mary Cadle, professional company roles with Grand Rapids Ballet Company in Dracula Tennessee Dance Arts Conservatory with Mrs. Chelsea Howell and Jennifer and The Nutcracker, and with Dance Kaleidoscope in Brian Honigbaum’s Harwell. In 2009, she attended her first Summer Intensive at Centennial Youth Remembrances. Hannah has attended summer programs at Southland Ballet not knowing that that was the beginning of the many Intensives yet to Ballet Academy, Ballet Chicago, Grand Rapids Ballet School, and come in her life. The Summer of 2010 was Ballet Magnificat, 2011 was ISB, 2012 Indianapolis School of Ballet. She has had the privilege to train with she returned to Ballet Magnificat, 2013 she flew to Portland, OR for renowned instructors and choreographers including Val Caniporoli, Daniel Magnus Northwest and Portland Festival Ballet, 2014 was Huntsville Ballet and Duell, Adam Sklute, Brian Honigbaum, Paul Vitali, Sandra Jennings, Scott The Rock School for Education, and this summer (2015) she returned to ISB. Jovovich, Martin Harvey, Salwa Rizkalla, Ted Kivitt, Thom Dancy, Rachael Having started Ballet seven years ago, these Intensives were fundamental in Riley, and Victoria Lyras. Hannah enjoys singing, acting, writing, and playing pushing and growing Claire’s technique quick, but they also pushed her guitar in her free time. She is thrilled to be at the Indianapolis School of Ballet mentally and spiritually, so in those aspects she also grew. Claire would like to for her first year, and wishes to thank Victoria Lyras for an exceptional thank her family for being right behind her in all her journey’s and she glorifies program. Hannah would like to dedicate this performance to her grand- God because he is surely a God of endurance and encouragement to her mother who remains in hospice care. (Romans 15:5). She also adds, “so long as there is breath in my lungs, so shall God be praised with my words and dancing,” Psalm 150:6, “let everything that has breath Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Allison Shi (Chinese Tea, German Marzipan) is a Junior at Greenwood Christian Academy where she is a straight-A student and student council president. She has been training at the Indianapolis School of Ballet for nine years, and this will be her eighth year performing The Nutcracker with them. Other ballets she has had the honor to perform include Coppelia, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carnival of the Animals, and Balanchine’s Valse Fantaisie. Allison has spent the past few summers training with ISB, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and Boston Ballet. Hayden Thomas (Nutcracker) a freshman at IUPUI, has been dancing with ISB since August 2014. Prior to joining ISB he danced with Columbia Ballet School in South Carolina for 4 years in ballet and tap. He has danced roles in Coppelia, Alice in Wonderland, Swan Lake, and Flower Festival. Hayden attended a summer intensive with Boston Ballet in the summer of 2014 and aspires to be a professional ballet dancer. He is grateful for having found ISB and appreciates the support from his teachers and friends there. Hayden is also a teaching assistant for the Indy Ballet Classrooms Outreach Program. Paul Vitali (Herr Drosselmeyer) began his ballet training at the School of the Pennsylvania Ballet and later joined the prestigious Balanchine-based company, rising to perform principal roles. He then moved to New York City, where he was a principal dancer in Eliot Feld’s company, Feld Ballets/NY. Throughout his career Paul garnered national and international attention in a variety of Balanchine, classical and avant-garde roles. Favorites include George Balanchine’s Four Temperaments, Jose Limon’s Moor’s Pavane, John Butler’s Carmina Burana, Peter Martin’s Calcium Light Night, David Parsons’s Caught and Robert Rodham’s Snow Pas de Deux (seen in today’s performance)– to name a few. As a teacher, Paul has taught ballet at the Feld company and its associated New Ballet School, the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, Miami City Ballet School, Florida International University, and the Indianapolis School of Ballet. Benjamin Warner (Snow King, Cavalier) began his training at Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts in Natick, MA when he was 17. He trained at San Francisco Ballet before attending the Indiana University Ballet Department under Michael Vernon. While at IU, Ben had the privilege of dancing many lead roles including Balanchine’s Rubies, Serenade, Valse–Fantaisie, Four Temperaments and Walpurgisnacht. Ben graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Ballet Performance with an Outside Field in Religious Studies. Upon graduation Benjamin joined Ballet Memphis where he danced featured roles in works by Julia Adam, Trey McIntyre and Mark Godden. He then joined Alberta Ballet, performing featured roles in Balanchine’s Four Temperaments and Divertimento No. 15, as well as Ben Stevenson’s Don Quixote, and Jirí Kylián’s Forgotten Land. He has taught extensively while dancing professionally in Indiana and Memphis and was able to teach for the Alberta Ballet School in Calgary on a regular basis. Ben loves the act of teaching and is excited to have the opportunity to pass on the knowledge and passion that he has acquired in the current professional ballet world. Daniel Zaretsky (Soldier Doll), now 13 years old, started studying ballet at the age of 7 at Indianapolis School of Ballet. He is in level 5 of the Pre-professional program student at ISB and takes classes in ballet, tap, modern, and pilates. For the past three years Daniel participated in summer ballet intensives at the ISB. In his non-ballet life, Daniel is the Honor Roll eighth grader at the International School of Indiana. Besides English Daniel fluently speaks French and Russian, and is also studying Spanish. Together with his brother he assists dance teachers in the children’s summer ballet programs at ISB. This will be his sixth season in the cast of The Nutcracker. Nikita Zaretsky (Fritz), now 13 years old, started studying ballet at the age of 7. He is in level 5 of the Pre-professional program at the ISB and takes classes in ballet, tap, modern, and pilates. For the past three years, Nikita has attended summer ballet intensives at the ISB. In regular life, Nikita is the Honor Roll 8th grade student of the International School of Indiana. Besides English Nikita fluently speaks French and Russian, and studies Spanish. His favorite pastimes are reading, drawing, and designing things. Together with his brother he also enjoys assisting dance teachers in the children’s summer ballet programs at ISB.

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Thank You! The Indianapolis School of Ballet wishes to recognize the individuals and organizations that have volunteered their time and talent to help make our production possible. Visit www.indyballet.org or call (317) 955-7525 for more info Indiana’s premier destination for professional dance instruction 502 N. Capital Ave., Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46204 ISB is a program of Indianapolis Ballet, Inc., a not-for-profi t 501(c)(3) organization Donors The Board of Directors of the Indianapolis School of Ballet/Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. wishes to recognize the individuals, corporations, and founda- tions that have made contributions from January 1 through December 10, 2015. The generosity of those listed here has enabled ISB to advance its mission and stage the performance of the Nutcracker you are enjoying today.

Balanchine Society ($10,000 and up) David & Theresa Porter Mary (Kris) Beckwith, MD Eric & Mary Claire Potts Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Robert & Sandra Reiberg Foundation Alicyn Robb Clara Noyes Fund for Ballet of the Dan & April Sellers Indianapolis Foundation Katheryne Stapleton K. Philip Watts Danilova Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Eric A. Woodhams Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Dodson Law Firm, LLC Zimmer Family Fund of the Central Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indiana Community Foundation Kinney Dancewear Maitre de Ballet ($2,500 - $4,999) Friend ($100 - $499) Amy & Mark Boxberger Brian Barnett Philip & Bettina Zaneteas Tania Castroverde Arts Council of Indianapolis, Inc. Sonja & Henry Clark Lingner Gift Fund of Fidelity Charitable Jeff Cox National Bank of Indianapolis Mary & Larry DeMyer Corps de Ballet ($1,000 - $2,499) Ann Dettwiler Loukia Finale Matthew & Elizabeth Dodson Terry & Louise Lingner Lea Anne & Robert Einterz Mark Nardo Christopher & Mandy Hall Michael O’Brien & Jackie Nytes Ben Harris Hall Jack Powell Loren & Amanda Horan Claire Watts Andrew & Patty Johnstone Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Young Amy Judge-Prein & Edward Prein Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine Ronnie Katz Lilly Endowment, Inc. Pamela King Methodist Sports Medicine Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kirk, II Penrod Society Lisa & Warren Maccaroni

Warren & Christine Maccaroni Balletomane ($500 - $999) Jeanne & Brian Marten Michelle & M. Travis DiNicola Debra Masten Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Valerie Durham Marlyn McDaniel Anja Hoover Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. McNamara Susan & Keith Huehls Kathy J. Merrell Regina & Jim Jones Thomas Mooney Rita Kohn David Moore Victoria Lyras Greg & Keely Phelps Nicholas Lyras Jon & Inge Porter Mark W. Myers Donors (continued) Marta Pineiro-Nunez & Brady Ralston David Hoppmann Lance & Ellen Rettig Paul & Lynne Ralston Bart E. Rhea Marya D. Read Karen Riester Carrie Andrews Reiberg The Schlabach Family Michael Reynolds Philip Sheingold Julia Rheem Darren & Shelly Starr Nancy Schenck David & Theresa Porter Wendy & Steven L. Stearns Janet Smith Eric & Mary Claire Potts Brandon & Alyse Thomas Michael & Jennifer Stokes Robert & Sandra Reiberg Alexander & Jennifer Wilson Sherry Stone Alicyn Robb Peter Wilt Beth Swindle Dan & April Sellers Mr. & Mrs. Terence Yen Liesel Taljaard Katheryne Stapleton Indy Eleven Soccer Penny L. Walker K. Philip Watts Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Beth Weaver Eric A. Woodhams Inc. Matching Gifts Program April Willy Dodson Law Firm, LLC Debut (up to $99) Dean & Melinda Wiseman Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra AmazonSmile Foundation Kinney Dancewear Kwasi A. Amankwah Tiffany Ames In-Kind Donations Friend ($100 - $499) Anonymous Chick-Fil-A Brian Barnett Tamara J. Berry Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Tania Castroverde Geneil Breeze Downtown Union Station Sonja & Henry Clark Eunice Brown Marsh Jeff Cox Amanda Congrove Microsoft Mary & Larry DeMyer Suzan Q. Davis Moonbug Photography Ann Dettwiler Dave & Iryna Dettmer Printing Partners Matthew & Elizabeth Dodson Lori Ecker Stuart’s Moving & Storage, Inc. Lea Anne & Robert Einterz Kathie Gibson Sun King Brewery Christopher & Mandy Hall Annette Halasz Thomas Caterers of Distinction Ben Harris Hall Carla Hall Enochs Loren & Amanda Horan Curtis R. & Joyce Harris Andrew & Patty Johnstone Kristin Hartz Amy Judge-Prein & Edward Prein Laura & Gabriel Haynie Ronnie Katz Kristy L. Haynie Pamela King David Hochoy Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kirk, II Kara Hooley Lisa & Warren Maccaroni Brittany Hornsby Warren & Christine Maccaroni Leslie Jane Justus To learn more about how you can Jeanne & Brian Marten Thomas & Elizabeth Kashin get involved and contribute to the Debra Masten Arin & Tim Lancaster Indianapolis School of Marlyn McDaniel Walter D. Marschner Ballet, please visit Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. McNamara Donna Matoi indyballet.org/support Kathy J. Merrell Alison Melton or scan the QR Code Thomas Mooney Nancy Montenegro below to make a David Moore Jeffrey & Leah Mosley Greg & Keely Phelps Martha O’Connor donation today! Jon & Inge Porter INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL OF BALLET FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Victoria Lyras BOARD OF DIRECTORS Raise the Michael O’Brien, President M. Travis DiNicola, Vice President Susan Huehls, Treasurer It takes more than practice to keep ourB dancers on theirarre toes. It also takes a budget of over $700,000 annually to keep ISB the premier destination for Mark Boxberger, Secretary professional dance instruction in Central Indiana. Our students rely on our Mary K. Beckwith acclaimed faculty, excellent facilities, magical performances, and over $45,000 in Matt Dodson scholarships each year. Likewise, ISB relies on the generosity of our donors to Anja Hoover further our mission. A gift to ISB is an investment in the future of ballet in our Jack Powell community and the lives of our students. Marta Spence K. Philip Watts Bettina Zaneteas BOARD EMERITUS Lorraine Price Karl Zimmer, Jr. INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL OF BALLET STAFF ARTISTIC ADVISORS Assistant Bookkeeper Roy Kaiser Betsy Boxberger Maurice Kaplow Director of Development Rebecca Rutt Amanda Congrove Violette Verdy Director of Operations Michael Vernon Mandy Hall Edward Villella Director of Marketing & Communications Barbara Weisberger Kara Hooley Director of Outreach FACULTY Coleen Szulc Ellen Barlow Betsy Boxberger PRODUCTION STAFF Andrea Bruce Production Manager Patricia Johnstone James Leitner Timothy June Assistant Production Manager Victoria Lyras Rebecca Johnstone Meghan McGuire TECHNICAL CREW Michelle Merrell Charles Bowling Claire Quint Mike Drury Karen Scalzitti-Kennedy Jeff Hansell Coleen Szulc Emma Mosley Hayden Thomas Phil Sheingold Benjamin Warner Emily Nord Womersley HOUSEMANAGER Roberta Wong Amylou Porter Dmitry Zaretsky IUPUI WORK-STUDY OFFICE ASSISTANTS Rachael Baker, Jo Banister, Mary Kate Daily, Joy Ro and Abby Santangelo Raise the

It takes more than practice to keep ourB dancers on theirarre toes. It also takes a budget of over $700,000 annually to keep ISB the premier destination for professional dance instruction in Central Indiana. Our students rely on our acclaimed faculty, excellent facilities, magical performances, and over $45,000 in scholarships each year. Likewise, ISB relies on the generosity of our donors to further our mission. A gift to ISB is an investment in the future of ballet in our community and the lives of our students.

INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL OF BALLET STAFF Assistant Bookkeeper Betsy Boxberger Director of Development Amanda Congrove Director of Operations Mandy Hall Director of Marketing & Communications Kara Hooley Director of Outreach Coleen Szulc

Please visit indyballet.org or scan the link below to learn more.

IUPUI WORK-STUDY OFFICE ASSISTANTS Rachael Baker, Jo Banister, Mary Kate Daily, Joy Ro and Abby Santangelo Photo by Moonbug Photography The Indianapolis School of Ballet honors the memory of William Patrick Dunne, an energetic, sweet, and talented man with a gentle soul. We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn from him in our classes. Rest in peace. Photos by Moonbug Photography IN PERFECT STEP FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Pictured: “Waitin’ for Katie” May 2015, choreographed by William Patrick Dunne. INDIANAPOLIS DOWNTOWN UNION STATION. From. a sleek new lobby to sophisticated sleeping rooms featuring Crowne Plaza’s Sleep Advantage bedding to new restaurants and so much more, our hotel is in perfect step for all of your holiday lodging needs. Whether traveling to Indianapolis yourself, hosting visiting friends and family, or simply want to ring in the new year, we have perfect accommodations at special holiday rates.

We’re located in the heart of downtown, in the shadow of Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, two blocks from Bankers Life Fieldhouse and in close proximity to theatres, shopping, restaurants and more. Come enjoy downtown Indy’s holiday festivities and experience Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station. With AmazonSmile, you can support the Special holiday rates start at $109 plus tax, subject to availability. Book Indianapolis School of Ballet automatically every your holiday rate or New Year’s Eve reservation by calling the hotel direct time you shop at no cost to you! Just visit at 317.631.2221. smile.amazon.com, choose Indianapolis Ballet Inc. from the drop-down menu, and start shopping!

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The Morris-Butler House As the curtain goes up, the scene opens outside the Stahlbaum’s home, just before their festive holiday party. This uniquely Indianapolis setting is based on the Victorian façade and parlor of the Morris-Butler House. Scenic Designer David Higgins has recreated a winter evening on Park Avenue and stunning details of the parlor. Artist Judith Peters has recreated the Christmas tree using holiday pictures of the restored Victorian home.

The Morris-Butler House, a brick Second-Empire residence in the Old Northside neighborhood, takes its name from the two families who once lived there. In 1864 John Morris, the son of one of Indianapolis’ first settlers, co missioned the construction of this house. John and his family lived in the house from 1865 to 1878. Three years passed before Noble Butler, a renowned bankruptcy lawyer, moved into the house with his wife and seven children. Members of the Butler family occupied the house until 1957. Indiana Landmarks bought the house in 1964, restored it with funds provided by Eli Lilly, and opened the house as a museum in 1969. The year 2013 heralded a new direction for the house which now offers special events, rentals, and vibrant experiences for guests. More information at 317-639-4534 or visit the website at www.indianalandmarks.org.

Indianapolis School of Ballet Gratefully Acknowledges the Board of Directors. Thank you for another great year!

Indy Ballet Classrooms as part of ISB’s Community Outreach

Indy Ballet Classrooms provides a unique ballet education opportunity to inspire Indianapolis third-grade students, expanding their knowledge of and appreciation for this classical art while encouraging physical awareness and fostering creative self-expression in a supportive environment.

The eight to ten week program will culminate with a fi nal presentation to showcase the students’ hard work. All students will receive a certifi cate of achievement to celebrate their work.

Select students that show potential and desire are awarded full scholarships to receive formal training at the Indianapolis School of Ballet.

Indy Ballet Classroom Scholarship Students in 2015 May We Dance! performance

Photo by Moonbug Photography

Visit www.indyballet.org or call (317) 955-7525 for more info AUDITIONS for Photo by Moonbug Photography YOUNG MEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM on SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM

ENROLLMENT IS ONGOING! YOUNG MEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Classes for boys, ages 8-19 PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUNG CHILDREN’S OPEN DANCE PROGRAM PROGRAM Classes for everyone, Classes for ladies and Classes for young ages 13-adult gentlemen, ages 8-19 children, ages 4-7

C ISB www.indyballet.org or call 317-955-7525 Classes for OPEN DANCE ages 13-adult everyone

, Photo by Moonbug Photography Ages 10to23 B S I Indiana’s premier destinationfor professional danceinstruction Karen Scalzitti-Kennedy Summer Faculty C Benjamin Warner Guo PingWang* Michelle Merrell Roberta Wong Andrea Bruce *Guest faculty Melinda Roy* Victoria LyrasVictoria Coleen Szulc Paul Vitali* Paul Vitali* Paul Boos* Tributes The Indianapolis School of Ballet Hannah Schenck, May your dancing be pure and your heart remain true as honors the memory of Barbara and Karl Zimmer, Jr., you grace the stage as a sweet drop of dew! and thanks -Love always, The Schenck Family The Zimmer Family Foundation for their generous support Alexandra Jones, You were a little Angel in your fi rst Nutcracker. Now 10 years later...you are Arabian & the Dew Drop Fairy. Merde to you! Forever our Angel! -LoVE, Dad, Mom & Dillon

Hannah Schenck, Looking forward to seeing you light up the stage, just as you light up our lives. -Love your biggest fans, Papa and Gigi

Congratulations, Lucas Reiberg, on a wonderful performance in the ISB Nutcracker! May there be many more! -With love from all of your family members

Alex Jones, We love watching the progress of your dance! You are beautiful, as are all the ISB dancers. We love you and are so proud of you. -Grandma & Grandpa Jones

Isabella Wilson, We love you dearly and always enjoy watching you dance. Follow your dreams! -Love, Mom, Dad, and Georgia

To our beautiful dancer, Abby Marten. We’re so proud of you! Believe in yourself! -Love, Mom and Dad

Photo by Moonbug Photography Anzie Wiseman, We are so proud of you and your improvement you have shown! Keep up the good work! We love you! -Love, Mom and Dad

Maggie Mahoney, We love you! -Dad, Mom, & William Tributes Hannah Schenck, May your dancing be pure and your heart remain true as you grace the stage as a sweet drop of dew! -Love always, The Schenck Family

Alexandra Jones, You were a little Angel in your first Nutcracker. Now 10 years later...you are Arabian & the Dew Drop Fairy. Merde to you! Forever our Angel! -LoVE, Dad, Mom & Dillon

Hannah Schenck, Looking forward to seeing you light up the stage, just as you light up our lives. -Love your biggest fans, Papa and Gigi

Congratulations, Lucas Reiberg, on a wonderful performance in the ISB Nutcracker! May there be many more! -With love from all of your family members

Alex Jones, We love watching the progress of your dance! You are beautiful, as are all the ISB dancers. We love you and are so proud of you. -Grandma & Grandpa Jones

Isabella Wilson, We love you dearly and always enjoy watching you dance. Follow your dreams! -Love, Mom, Dad, and Georgia

To our beautiful dancer, Abby Marten. We’re so proud of you! Believe in yourself! -Love, Mom and Dad

Photo by Moonbug Photography Anzie Wiseman, We are so proud of you and your improvement you have shown! Keep up the good work! We love you! -Love, Mom and Dad

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