Spring Production Friday, May 12Th 7:30Pm Saturday, May 13Th 7:30Pm

Spring Production Friday, May 12th 7:30pm Saturday, May 13th 7:30pm

Down On The Farm Saturday, May 13th 11:00am & 3:00pm

University Of South Florida College of the Arts

THE Directory

NEW TAMPA DANCE THEATRE / DANCE THEATRE OF TAMPA Board of Directors and Staff...... 4 Company Member Biographies...... P20-23 Director’s Letter...... 9 Trainee Members...... 24 New Tampa Dance Theatre...... 10 Guest Artist Biographies...... 25 Ballet Program...... P11-12 Summer Training...... 26 Modern Program...... 13 Naturewalk 11am...... P27-28 Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop Programs...... P14-16 Naturewalk 3pm...... P29-30 Summer Concert...... 17 Messages...... 31 Commitment to Community...... 18 Our Philosophy...... 32 Membership...... 19 Important Dates...... 33 Production Design & Staff...... 34 NTDT/DTT 10701 Cross Creek Blvd Tampa, Fl 33647 813.994.6838 Board of Directors Company Dancers Dyane Elkins IronWing Gabrielle Barnes Connie M. Elkins Skylar Barnes Jack Hickey Samantha Bermundez Troy IronWing Conrad Channell Kristine Morgan Alice Cheng Danielle Desruisseaux Artistic Director Camille Diaz Dyane Elkins IronWing Emily Greeson Krista Guerne Resident Choreographer Julia Peeples Cristy Garcia-Tanner Carolina Rojas Rebecca Van Gelder Administration Administrative Director Photography Connie M. Elkins IronWing Photography Marketing Director Troy IronWing Videography Fundraising Verge Video Productions Rod Barnes Randi Guerne NTDT School Faculty Maggie Rojas Directors Carla Armstrong Public Relations Dreama Davidson Maggie Rojas Cristy Garcia-Tanner Troy IronWing Costume Coordinator Kristine Morgan Erika Desruisseaux Additional Faculty Physical Therapist Marielle Fields Joy Moulton Justin Kahan Rachel Lambright Nassim Nozartash NTDT/DTT 4

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Terrace Oaks Plaza 11401 No. 56th St. Temple Terrace, Fl 33617 (813) 989-1286 Sydney Schwartz

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

Welcome to USF as we celebrate New Tampa Dance Theatre’s 22snd Season! We hope you are having a great spring and are looking forward to a summer filled with sunshine and laughter.

It is a pleasure to bring you these productions as the students have worked extremely hard and their dedication has been terrific. I feel honored to be part of such a positive influence on children’s lives as well as bringing the community together. Encouraging the arts all while building self-esteem and confidence is our ultimate goal at NTDT.

I am grateful to all the faculty, students, administration and volunteers who have made this 22nd season so special. Today we savor the results of 10 weeks of preparation, rehearsals, and hard work.

It is a pleasure to perform for you and return to USF as we become part of your families’ traditions now and in the future. We hope you enjoy the performance and look forward to seeing you for Dance Theatre of Tampa’s Summer Concert May 27th, 2017.

With much love & gratitude,

Dyane Elkins IronWing Artistic Director New Tampa Dance Theatre Dance Theatre of Tampa

NTDT 9 New Tampa Dance Theatre provides training for all ages, pre-school through adult, in a uniquely artistic and creative atmosphere. As a school with both professional-track and recreational programs, NTDT welcomes those who dance purely for enjoyment as well as students dedicated to pursuing dance as a career.

With New Tampa Dance Theatre having an outstanding faculty dedicated to the proper education of dance, students are well-rounded individuals who achieve not only technical excellence but also gain invaluable self- esteem and confidence.

A particularly unique feature of the school is the leveled curriculum being equally proficient in multiple artforms. Along with ballet, NTDT offers creative movement, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop training to those wishing to explore and discover their individual passions.

New Tampa Dance Theatre measures the success of its school by the success and experiences of its students and graduates. NTDT students are regularly accepted into prestigious summer intensives including those of School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet, The Kirov Ballet, Boston Ballet, The Harid Conservatory, Nutmeg Conservatory, Chautauqua Institution, The Ailey School, Perry-Mansfield, and Tap City. Alumni of NTDT have received full and partial college scholarships with Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, Butler University, The Ohio State University, Florida State University, and Point Park University. Many have gone on to professional careers in dance with highly respected companies as Pilobolus, Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company, Parsons Dance Company, dre.dance, Kristin Sudekis Dance, Nicolas Andre Dance, Vernon/Fosse Estate Archives, Broadway and Off Broadway productions, Walt Disney productions, and many national touring companies.

With New Tampa Dance Theatre’s ultimate goal of enriching lives through art appreciation, training with NTDT ensures a positive and rewarding experience for everyone.

New Tampa Dance Theatre classes are held in their 7,500 sq ft training facility located at 10701 Cross Creek Boulevard in New Tampa.

NTDT is now accepting enrollment for summer classes, day camps and intensives (June 5-23) as well as fall season beginning Aug 14. For more information, please call 813.994.NTDT (6838).

NTDT 10 Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons

SPRING

B3 song title Choreography by Cristy Garcia-Tanner

Joshua Armstrong, Naomi Armstrong, Alexyia Baker, Leia Calhoun, Grace Cheng, Madison Gayle, Hayley Greeson, Valeria Gutierrez, Amber Isenbeck, Olivia Mairn, Julianna Munoz, Isabella Rojas, Amanda Tanner, Mia Velez

SUMMER

B1A song title Choreography by Kristine Morgan

Addison Aiken, Angelina Barravecchio, Lily Braband, Carly Bronson, Isabella Falcon, Kasey Hooper, Makenzie Jackson, Sara Limayem, Josie Lewis, Mikayla Mangan, Abigail McIntyre, Tatyana Minchala, Maia Levine-Novoa, Olivia Rodems, Maria Salem

B2 song title Choreography by Cristy Garcia-Tanner

Jessica Allen, Madilynn Baird, Bianca Diaz, Faith Furey, Leah Herren, Allison Holland, Donatella Manzi, Danae Piller, Danielle Piller, Gabby Rodems, Mya Simard, Makenna Thomas, Katherine Walczak, Brynn Wilary, Claire Wong

NTDT 11 FALL

B1 song title Choreography by Claudia Aragon Houston

Reese Austin, Saige Davis, Isabela Du Bois, Josie Lewis, Sara Limayem, Lola Makarski, Gina Manzi, Mia Ramirez, Nyla Short, Aiyana Williams, Vanessa Willams, Anlan Xu

B1B song title Choreography by Claudia Aragon Houston

Christina Bainbridge, Jana Gordy, Mackenzie Hoffman, Mattie Mangan, Kylie McGrath, Katelyn McIntyre, Nirah Michel, Malia Nelson, Mia O’Ferrall, Ellen Claire Piedmnt, Jade Ralston, Kailyn Schaberg, Cassidy Sirois, Isabelle Speer, Sara Talbot, Athira Umashankar, Annalisa Urena, Amanda Wetherington

WINTER

B5/6 song title Choreography by Cristy Garcia-Tanner

Justin Kahan and Jamie Blassy with Gabrielle Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Samantha Bermudez, Conrad Channell, Alice Cheng, Danielle Desruisseaux, Camille Diaz, Emily Greeson, Krista Guerne, Julia Peeples, Carolina Rojas, Rebecca Van Gelder, Mikayla Vera

~ short pause ~ NTDT 12 EZIO BOSSO

Giochini Choreography by Carla Armstrong

Io Non Ho Paura Choreography by Rachel Lambright

Angelina Barravecchio, Lily Braband, Carly Bronson, Isabella Falcon, Jana Gordy, Mikayla Mangan, Kylie McGrath, Abigail McIntyre, Maia Levine-Novoa, Mia O’Ferrall, Olivia Rodems, Maria Salem, Kailyn Schaberg

Following A Bird Choreography by Carla Armstrong

Jessica Allen, Madilynn Baird, Faith Furey, Allison Holland, Mattie Mangan, Katelyn McIntyre, Ellen Claire Piedmont, Danae Piller, Danielle Piller, Gabby Rodems, Mya Simard, Cassidy Sirois, Isabelle Speer, Makenna Thomas, Annalisa Urena, Katherine Walczak, Brynn Wilary

Exit, Run 44 Choreography by Carla Armstrong

Gabrielle Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Samantha Bermudez, Conrad Channell, Alice Cheng, Danielle Desruisseaux, Camille Diaz, Emily Greeson, Krista Guerne, Julia Peeples, Carolina Rojas, Rebecca Van Gelder, Mikayla Vera

NTDT 13 PRINCE

WHEN DOVES CRY Choreography by Troy IronWing Gabrielle Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Samantha Bermudez, Conrad Channell, Alice Cheng, Taylor Coppedge, Danielle Desruisseaux, Camille Diaz, Emily Greeson, Krista Guerne, Julia Peeples, Bryanna Rivers, Carolina Rojas, Rebecca Van Gelder, Mikayla Vera

7 Choreography by Dreama Davidson Jessica Allen, Angelina Barravecchio, Braedon Bass, Kereena Desai, Makenzie Hoffman, Mattie Mangan, Abby Marino, Kylie McGrath, Kaiah Milligan, Lucean Milligan, Malia Nelson, Mia O’Ferrall, Ellen Claire Piedmont, Danae Piller, Danielle Piller, Aianna Valerio Rivera, Brittany Rodriquez, Kailyn Schaberg, Caleb Thomas, Athira Umashankar, Annalisa Urena, Claire Wong

LITTLE RED CORVETTE Choreography by Rachel Lambright Joshua Armstrong, Naomi Armstrong, Alexyia Baker, Leia Calhoun, Grace Cheng, Madison Gayle, Hayley Greeson, Valeria Gutierrez, Amber Isenbeck, Olivia Mairn, Julianna Munoz, Nia Rivers, Isabella Rojas, Amanda Tanner, Mia Velez

BAT DANCE Choreography by Dreama Davidson Madilynn Baird, Lily Braband, Ella Brogno, Isabella Falcon, Makenzie Haworth, Kayla Hernandez, Ava Kapsa, Mikayla Mangan, Abigail McIntyre, Alyviah Morris, Maia Levine-Novoa, Morgan Talbot, Aiyana Williams, Asia Williams, Vanessa Wiliams

UPTOWN Choreography by Troy IronWing Allison Holland, Joyelle Lee, Mattie Mangan, Kylie McGrath, Katelyn McIntyre, Lucean Milligan, Malia Nelson, Mia O’Ferrall, Cassidy Sirois, Athira Umashankar, Annalsa Urena

NTDT 14 RASPBERRY BERET Choreography by Rachel Lambright Reese Austin, Christina Bainbridge, Hannah Blackstone, Isabela Dubois, Mia Giraldo, Vanessa William

17 DAYS Choreography by Rachel Lambright Madilynn Baird, Lily Braband, Carly Bronson, Isabella Falcon, Lola Makarski, Mikayla Mangan, Abigail McIntyre, Maia Levine-Novoa, Ellen Claire Piedmont, Olivia Rodems, Maria Salem, Katherine Walczak, Lauren Walters, Amanda Wetherington

PARTY MAN Choreography by Troy IronWing Joshua Armstrong, Landon Baird, Jayden Cheng, Jonathon Cheng, Taylor Coppedge, Will Downing, Miles Eschenfelder, Elijah Joseph, Emmamual Joseph, Micah Lawrence, Lucean Milligan, Dhnev Patel, Alan Ralston, Fischer Speer, Caleb Thomas, Ezekiel Udozorh, David Walczak, Gabriel Wilson

TRUST Choreography by Kristine Morgan Jessica Allen, Faith Furey, Allison Holland, Kylie Lauderdale, Kaiah Milligan, Danae Piller, Danielle Piller, Mya Simard, Jordyn Thomas, Makenna Thomas, Mya Thomas, Brynn Wilary, Claire Wong

THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE Choreography by Dreama Davidson Gabrielle Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Samantha Bermudez, Kayla Blackman, Taylor Coppedge, Camille Diaz, Emily Greeson, Bryanna Rivers, Mikayla Vera

MUSICOLOGY Choreography by Troy IronWing Madilynn Baird, Lily Braband, Carly Bronson, Jiana Cruz, Will Downing, Isabela Du Bois, Isabella Falcon, Mia Giraldo, Elijah Joseph, Micah Lawrence, Josie Lewis, Ashley Liu, Mikayla Mangan, Gina Manzi, Abigail McIntyre, Maia Levine-Novoa, Mia Ramirez, Olivia Rodems, Kailyn Schaberg, Caleb Thomas, David Walzak, Katherine Walczak, Lauren Walters, Vanessa Williams

NTDT 15 LETS GO CRAZY Choreography by Troy IronWing Joshua Armstrong, Naomi Armstrong, Alexyia Baker, Ava Brooks, Adam Cheng, Grace Cheng, Madison Gayle, Hayley Greeson, Valeria Gutierrez, Amber Isenbeck, Olivia Mairn, Julianna Munoz, Isabella Rojas, Mya Simard, Amanda Tanner

U GOT THE LOOK Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Mackenzie Hoffman, Sophia Liang, Mattie Mangan, Kylie McGrath, Katelyn McIntyre, Mia O’Ferrall, Kailyn Schaberg, Cassidy Sirois, Annalsa Urena

1999 Choreography by Troy IronWing Jessica Allen, Christina Bainbridge, Faith Furey, Olivia Giraldi, Yewon Kee, Abby Marino, Kaiah Milligan,Danae Piller, Danielle Piller, Janelle Robertson, Jordyn Thomas, Makenna Thomas, Mya Thomas

BABY, I’M A STAR Choreography by Troy IronWing Joshua Armstrong, Naomi Armstrong, Alexyia Baker, Chris Bonet, Ryleigh De Marse, Janelle Robertson, Jordyn Thomas, Mya Thomas

PURPLE RAIN Choreography by Rachel Lambright Gabrielle Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Samantha Bermudez, Conrad Channell, Alice Cheng, Danielle Desruisseaux, Camille Diaz, Emily Greeson, Krista Guerne, Julia Peeples, Bryanna Rivers, Carolina Rojas, Rebecca Van Gelder, Mikayla Vera

NTDT 16 presents LUMINOUS

May 28 • HELD AT USF Tickets available through Ticketmaster & NTDT box office ADULTS - $15 SENIOR/CHILD - $10 Enjoy an exciting evening of dance choreographed by various artists and performed by inspiring young dancers. Excerpts from the Classical Ballet Paquita as well as selected modern, contemporary, and tap works will be showcased. Performances are May 28th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and held at the University of South Florida, College of The Arts, Theater I.

10701 Cross Creek Blvd Tampa, Fl 33647 (813) 994-NTDT (6838) newtampadancetheatre.com [email protected] COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

Connecting and sharing through the art of dance is an important part of Dance Theatre of Tampa’s mission that has helped them flourish for 17 years in the New Tampa and surrounding areas.DTT’s commitment to community through public performance and outreach programs has provided exciting and valuable cultural experiences for people of all ages.

DTT’s outreach program has grown to serve 11 local schools reaching 1,400 children in the New Tampa area with faculty members exposing students of all abilities to an early and enriching dance experience.

DTT’s community performances this season have offered over 8,000 children as well as adults the opportunity to experience dance. For some, it is their first and only experience to the arts. Feeling their appreciation, DTT realizes how important the arts are for our community.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities is one of the organizations DTT supports with a portion of the proceeds from their most popular fundraiser, The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea, going directly to the local RMH in South Tampa. Having this event quadruple in size since it’s inception and continully selling out, the support and enthusiasm brings much hope for DTT’s future endeavors with many non-profit organizations.

With each season, Dance Theatre of Tampa is becoming stronger and remains a much requested program as their dedication to the arts is making them one of the leading non-profit arts organizations in the Tampa Bay area.

DTT 18 THE COMPANY Gabrielle Barnes Camille Diaz Skylar Barnes Emily Greeson Samantha Bermudez Krista Guerne Conrad Channell Julia Peeples Alice Cheng Carolina Rojas Danielle Desruisseaux Rebecca Van Gelder

TRAINEE Joshua Armstrong Amber Isenbeck Naomi Armstrong Olivia Mairn Alexyia Baker Julianna Munoz Grace Cheng Pamela Ortiz Madison Gayle Isabella Rojas Hayley Greeson Amanda Tanner Valeria Gutierrez

We wish to thank our patrons for their support! Platinum Patron Gold Patron Silver Patron ($500+) ($350+) ($250+)

Javier & Maggie Rojas India & Rod Barnes Carla & Robert Armstrong Bin Yu & Pingyan Cheng Diana & Mauricio Bermudez Annette Faurote Ruth & Steve Peeples Gretchen & Christopher Channell Juliana & Richard Gayle Erika & Jim Desruisseaux Patricia Guardia Carrie & Mike Diaz Lisa Isenbeck & Richard Isenbeck Randi & Paul Guerne Jodie & Tim Mairn Chuck & Heather Leitzke & Debbi & Andres Munoz Karl Greeson Adlin Rivera & Victor Ortiz Marcie & Doug Van Gelder Cristy & Dale Tanner

DTT 19 THE COMPANY

Gabrielle Barnes is honored to be part of Dance Theatre of Tampa and extremely grateful having the opportunity to learn from amazing instructors/mentors. She is currently a Wiregrass Ranch High School senior and member of the National Honor Society. Gabrielle began pursuit of her dream to become a professional dancer/ choreographer at the age of four with New Tampa Dance Theatre. She attended the Sarasota Ballet School’s summer intensive for the second season and was offered a merit scholarship to study year-round and a partial summer scholarship. Gabrielle has also trained with American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive (ABT) in New York City as well as gained admission to the Ailey School Summer Intensive Professional Division. She performs annually in Dance Theatre of Tampa’s (DTT) Summer Concert Series as well as New Tampa Dance Theatre’s Spring Production. Gabrielle also had the opportunity to perform with Ballet Fleming and Gaspar master classes. Most recently, Gabrielle performed Gamzatti’s Variation in La Bayadere and Variation #5 in Paquita. She has portrayed numerous roles in DTT’s production of The Nutcracker including Mouse, Sheep, Lead Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Polichinelle, Snow Flurry, Snowflake, Party Child, Flower, Chinese Lead, Clara, Russian Lead, Columbine Doll, Arabian Lead, Mirliton Lead, Hungarian Lead, and The Nutcracker.. This season she was featured as the Dew Drop Fairy and Winter Lead. She is grateful to God for His continued blessings. She would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their everlasting love, support, and guidance.

Skylar Barnes is honored to be a part of Dance Theatre of Tampa and is extremely grateful to have the opportunity to learn from amazing instructors/mentors. She is currently a freshman at Wiregrass Ranch High School and has been in pursuit of her dream to become a professional dancer/choreographer since the age of three when she joined New Tampa Dance Theatre. She participates in NTDT’s Summer Intensives with most recently attending the Sarasota Ballet’s summer intensive where she was offered a partial summer scholarship. She has performed in Dance Theatre of Tampa’s (DTT) annual Summer Concert Series as well as New Tampa Dance Theatre’s annual Spring Production. She has performed numerous roles in DTT’s annual production of The Nutcracker including Mouse, Sheep, Lead Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Angel, Polichinelle, Snow Flurry, Icicle, Russian Corps, Mirliton, Party Girl, and Fritz. This season Skylar performed as a Party Girl, Snowflake, Russian Pas de Trois, and Flower. She is grateful to God for His continued blessings and would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their everlasting love, support, and guidance.

Samantha Bermudez is currently a sophomore at Paul R. Wharton High School. Since the age of three, Samantha has been training with New Tampa Dance Theatre and each summer attends New Tampa Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive. Samantha has appeared in The Nutcracker as a Mouse, Sheep, Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Soldier, Mother Mouse, Angel, Polichinelle, Party Boy, Party Girl, Snow Flurry, Chinese Corps, Mirliton, Icicle and Fritz. This year, she performed as Clara, Party Girl, Snowflake, Russian Pas de Trois, and Flower. Samantha is grateful for the unconditional support she receives from her family, teachers, and friends and she wishes to thank those who have been there with her every step of the way.

DTT 20 THE COMPANY

Conrad Channell is an honor student and junior at Paul R. Wharton High School. At the age of ten, Conrad’s devotion to dance solidified when he was introduced to New Tampa Dance Theatre. After training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip hop that first year, he moved to the Kansas City, Missouri area and continued his dance education as a company member with Heart of America Youth Ballet and their performing group. Conrad has trained with Manhattan Dance Project, Autie Miller & Company, NTDT Summer Intensives, Kansas City Ballet, P&D School of Dance, Tremaine , NYCDA, and KAR. In past performances, Conrad performed in DTT and HADC’s productions of The Nutcracker as well as original productions of Cinderella and The Little Mermaid. With the recent return to Tampa in January 2015, Conrad is thrilled to be back with NTDT and honored to be a Company member of Dance Theatre of Tampa. Most recently in 2016, he performed Solor’s Variation in La Bayadere and a Pas de Trois Variation in Paquita. Conrad was accepted to American Ballet Theatre and Atlanta Ballet’s summer programs and attended the Orlando Ballet’s Summer Program under full scholarship as well as Sarasota Ballet’s Summer Intensive with partial scholarship. Last season Conrad portrayed the roles of Party Guest and Chinese Pas de Duex. This season Conrad was featured as the Harlequin Doll and Hungarian Lead. He is extremely thankful for his family, NTDT friends, and instructors for their support and guidance and is looking forward to future dance opportunities.

Alice Cheng is a junior and honors student at Paul R. Wharton High School and began dancing with NTDT at the age of five. Alice has portrayed many roles in DTT’s The Nutcracker including Clara, Soldier, Angel, Party Girl, Snow Flurry, Icicle, Snowflake, Mirliton, Chinese Demi Soloist, and Flower. This year, she was cast as Columbine Doll, Mirliton Lead, Snowflake, and Flower. Alice takes part in NTDT’s annual Spring Production and has performed in DTT’s Summer Concert Series for the past six seasons with most recently performing a Pas de Trois Variation in Paquita. Alice participates annually in NTDT’s Summer Intensive and has attended the Atlanta Ballet’s summer program. She would like to thank all her family, friends, and instructors for all their endless love and support. Alice also thanks God for her ability to dance.

Danielle Desruisseaux is currently a senior at Wiregrass Ranch High School and has been dancing with New Tampa Dance Theatre since she was three years old. Danielle is currently a Company member in her eighth season with Dance Theatre of Tampa. She has performed for the past nine seasons in Dance Theatre of Tampa’s production of the The Nutcracker in various roles including Party Boy, Party Girl, Polichinelle, Snow Flurry, Russian Corps, Rat, Icicle, Chinese Corps, Mirliton Lead, Snowflake, Hungarian Demi Soloist, and a Flower in “Waltz of the Flowers.” This season Danielle was featured as Chinese Lead, Rose, and perform again as a Snowflake. Danielle also performs annually in NTDT’s Spring Productions and DTT’s Summer Concert Series as many roles including the Pas de Six variation in La Esmeralda, Aurora’s Friends Variation in The Sleeping Beauty, and as a Dryad in Giselle. Most recently, she performed Shades Trio Variation in La Bayadere and the Trio Variation in Paquita. Danielle has received extensive summer training with NTDT and has been accepted to summer programs with The Rock School, American Ballet Theatre, The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, and Florida State University. Danielle would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their understanding, love and support, especially Dyane and Troy.

DTT 21 THE COMPANY

Camille Diaz is currently a junior honors student at Brooks DeBartillo Collegiate High School. She started her dance career at the age of three with the Temple Terrace Recreation Center. She has the honor of dancing with New Tampa Dance Theatre since she was five years old and is currently a Company member with Dance Theatre of Tampa. This is Camille’s eighth season participating in DTT’s production of The Nutcracker, performing as Hungarian Demi Soloist, Snowflake, Flower, Spanish Demi Soloist, Mother Doll, Icicle, Maid, Spanish Corps, Russian Corps, Arabian Corps, Party Boy, Snow Flurry, Soldier, and Angel. She also performs in NTDT’s Spring Productions and DTT’s Summer Concert Series where she has performed in La Esmeralda, The Sleeping Beauty, Graduation Ball, and Giselle. Camille was accepted to Atlanta Ballet’s summer program and has received extensive summer training with NTDT’s annual Summer Intensive. In addition, she would like to thank all her family, friends, and wonderful teachers for all their love, support time, and guidance.With her passion to dance, she plans to continue pursuing her goals.

Emily Greeson is currently a junior honor student at Paul R.Wharton High School. She has been dancing with New Tampa Dance Theatre since she was four years old and is currently a Company member in her fifth season with the Dance Theatre of Tampa. Emily has performed for the past eight years in DTT’s annual production of The Nutcracker, performing as a Mouse, Sheep, Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Soldier, Demi Angel, Party Boy, Angel, Russian Corp, Arabian Corps, Snow Flurry, Icicle, Mother Doll, Spanish Corps, Soldier Doll, and Flower. This year she was featured as Hungarian Demi Soloist, Snowflake, and Flower. In addition, Emily performs annually in NTDT’s Spring Production and DTT’s Summer Concert Series. She has received extensive training at NTDT’s Summer Intensive as well as training with Sarasota Ballet School and Florida State University. She has also been accepted into the American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) summer intensive. Emily would like to thank her family, friends and dance instructors for the amazing support they have shown so far in her dance career. Most importantly, she would like to thank God for the many blessings in her life.

Krista Guerne is a junior and honor student at Paul R. Wharton High School and has been dancing with NTDT since the age of three. In addition to training with NTDT, she has received extensive training during her summers with the The Orlando Ballet, BalletMet Columbus, and the The Rock School in Philadelphia. This past summer she attended the summer intensive program at The Sarasota Ballet. Krista has performed annually in NTDT’s Spring Production and the previous five DTT Summer Concert Series. Most recently, she performed two Pas de Trois Variations in Paquita. Krista has portrayed many roles in DTT’s production of The Nutcracker such as Lead Battle Doll, Angel, Lead Soldier, Polichinelle, Snowflurry, Icicle, Snowflake, Russian Corps, Chinese Corps, Party Girl, Mirliton, Chinese Demi Soloist, Flower, Columbine Doll, and the role of Clara. This season, Krista was excited to be cast as Snow Queen, Spanish Lead, and Flower in “Waltz of the Flowers.” Krista would like to thank her family, friends and teachers for all the love and support they have shown. Most of all, Krista thanks God for all her blessings. and passion to dance.

DTT 22 THE COMPANY

Julia Peeples is a junior at Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel and a honor student. She has had the privilege to dance with NTDT for the last thirteen years and has performed annually in the NTDT Spring Production as well as the Dance Theatre of Tampa’s Summer Concert Series. Julia’s previous Nutcracker roles have included Mouse, Sheep, Party Boy, Polichinelle, Snow Flurry, Party Girl, Rat, Icicle, Mirliton, Snowflake, Flower, Hungarian Demi Soloist, and Russian Lead. This season, she was featured as The Nutcracker, Arabian lead, Snowflake, and Flower. Most recently, Julia performed Shades Trio Variation in La Bayadere and the Trio Variation in Paquita. Julia’s summer studies have included NTDT Summer Intensive as well as being accepted with Cary Ballet Conservatory and American Ballet Theatre. Julia would like to say thank you to all her family and friends for all their support and love, and most of all thank you to all her teachers for their encouragement. She also thanks God for everything He has given to her.

Carolina Rojas is currently a senior at Carrollwood Day School. She began her dance training at the age of three in Boston, Ma. She continued dancing in Richmond, Va before moving to Tampa and training with NTDT at the age of eight. Carolina is currently a Company member in her sixth season with Dance Theatre of Tampa and has performed in DTT’s annual production of The Nutcracker as a Party Boy, Rat, Icicle, Arabian Corps, Chinese Corps, Mother Doll, Snowflake, Mirliton, Chinese Pas de Deux, and Flower. This season Carolina was featured as Hungarian Lead, Rose, Snowflake, and the Nanny. She also participates annually in the NTDT Spring Production and DTT Summer Concert Series. Most recently, Carolina performed Shades Trio Variation in La Bayadere and the Trio Variation in Paquita. Carolina has received summer training with NTDT’s Summer Intensive, American Ballet Theatre in Alabama, and the Summer Dance Workshop at Florida State University as well as being accepted to summer intensive at The Rock School. Carolina would like to thank God for all the blessings, her family for their unconditional support, her friends at school, and NTDT for all of their love and support they have shown all these years.

Rebecca Van Gelder is currently a sophomore honor student at Freedom High School and has been dancing with NTDT since the age of three. She is now a Company member of Dance Theatre of Tampa and has performed annually in the NTDT Spring Production as well as Dance Theatre of Tampa’s Summer Concert Series. Her previous Nutcracker roles have included Mouse, Sheep, Lead Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Lead Soldier, Polichinelle, Angel, Party Boy, Party Girl, Snow Flurry, Icicle, Chinese Corps, and Mirliton. This season she performed the lead role of Clara as well as Party Girl, Snowflake, Russian Pas de Trios, and Flower. Rebecca’s summer studies have included NTDT’s Summer Intensives and FSU’s Summer Dance Program. She has been accepted into Orlando Ballet Summer Program as well as participating in Suzanne Farrell Workshop for Young Dancers. Rebecca would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their love, support, and encouragement.

DTT 23 TRAINEE

Joshua Naomi Alexyia Armstrong Armstrong Baker

Grace Madison Hayley Cheng Gayle Greeson

Valeria Amber Olivia Gutierrez Isenbeck Mairn

Julianna Isabella Amanda Munoz Rojas Tanner

DTT 24 GUEST ARTISTS

Justin Kahan Originally from Tampa, Florida, Justin began his dance training at the New Tampa Dance Theatre. He continued his education at Florida State University to pursue a B.F.A. in Dance. He was an active member in the Dance Repertory Theater at F.S.U. under the direction of Lynda Davis, performing works by Dr. Nancy Smith Fichter, Terry Creach and Bruce Wood. Justin has also performed works by Dan Wagoner, Rick McCullough, George Balanchine, Alex Ketley, Tim Glenn, Wallie Wolfgruber and Takehiro Ueyama, as well as many roles with the Tallahassee Ballet. Mr. Kahan was a member of Taylor 2 from 2006- 2012 where he performed and taught both nationally and internationally. During the summer of 2010 he had the honor of teaching dance in India as a cultural envoy for the US Government. Justin now resides in Tampa, Florida, where he remains actively involved in the arts. His choreography has been showcased on the DTT stage since 2015 and he is again thrilled to be sharing the stage with DTT for his sixteenth appearance in The Nutcracker.

Jamie Blassy Jamie started dancing at the age of ten at New Tampa Dance Theatre. Under the direction of Dyane Elkins IronWing, Jamie trained extensively with ballet teachers Amanda Keeney, Phillip Pegler and Trinity Hamilton. Jamie eventually became a company member of Dance Theatre of Tampa, performing lead male roles in Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, American in Paris, Rencontre au Clair de Lune, and The Nutcracker. In addition to performing with NTDT and DTT, Jamie has also performed with Blake High School, Spanish Lyrical Theater, The Harrison School of the Arts, Florida State University and the Tallahassee Ballet. His summer studies include Georgia Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet and three full scholarships to American Ballet Theater. Jamie had the privilege of taking class with ballet masters Suzanne Farrell, Charles Maple, Kirk Peterson, Ted Kivitt, Giuseppe Canale and Edward Villella. Jamie would like to thank his friends, family and God for giving him the ability to dance.

DDT 25 SUMMER TRAINING

NTDT 26 DOWN ON THE FARM 11:00 am

SCARECROWS Choreography by Troy IronWing Dakota Barnes, Pauline Cai, Miles Eschenfelder, Olivia Gayle, Yejin Kee, Mia Marrero, Elya Munoz, Sidney Phillips, Mia Province, Ava Schmied, Gianna Trujillo, Kate Wilary

DUCKS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Sophia Ayers, Stella Ayers, Gracie Bahannon, Victoria Calderon, Madeline Duke, Katie Schaberg, Brooke Scott, Gianna Shea, Michelle Wang, Alayna Washington, Regina Fabian-Zepeda, Ximena Fabian-Zepeda

SKUNKS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Staged by Marielle Fields Mimi Benalcazar, Elaine Colon, Bella Orellana, Gianna Washington

SHEEP Choreography by Claudia Aragon Houston Kylie Fassel, Leilani Garber, Lana Leacock, Annalia Lodeiro, Jewell Reed, Ella Soborio

CATS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Staged by Marielle Fields Dakota Barnes, Miles Eschenfelder, Olivia Gayle, Mia Marrero, Elya Munoz, Sidney Phillips, Morgan Scott, Gianna Trujillo, Kate Wilary

NTDT 27 PIGLETS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Abigail Alvarez, Amira Attaaliah, Allison Daley, Caroline Douglas, Aja George, Aurora Martinez, Ellie Mejia, Amelia Nolan, Abigail Park, Layla Powell, Phoenix Sessa

CHICKENS Choreography by Troy IronWing Sophia Ayers, Stella Ayers, Victoria Calderon, Christopher Restrepo, Katie Schaberg, Gianna Shea, Alayna Washington, Regina Fabian-Zepeda, Ximena Fabian-Zepeda

CHICKS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Elaine Carlucci, Mia Collings, Chloe Gillespie, Faye Lally, Ava Pagan, Emma Sirois

COWS Choreography by Troy IronWing Harper Ellington, Bella Orellana, Gianna Washington

MICE Choreography by Kristine Morgan Addison Blosser, Isabella Carattini, Lila Cihaner, Elaina Colon, Harper Ellington, Aleeza Nawaz, Bella Orellana

SUNFLOWERS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Ryan Allmand, Dakota Barnes, Claire Carlucci, Ashley Diaz, Miles Eschenfelder, Olivia Gayle, Yejin Kee, Emma Lewis, Brianna Link, Mia Marrero, Elya Munoz, Sidney Phillips, Mia Province, Isabella Rodems, Ava Schmied, Gianna Trujillo, Kate Wilary

NTDT 28 DOWN ON THE FARM 3:00 pm

SCARECROWS Choreography by Troy IronWing Jonathan Cheng, Narayna Ford, Ginise Holloway, Elya Munoz, Celeste Wilson, Catherine Zhang

DUCKS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Madison Arriaga, Mina Choi, Milani Ford, Taleen Khalaf, Grace Mardo, Prisha Patra, Evelyn Pevec, Valentina Polak, Katie Schaberg, Giuliana Warner

SKUNKS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Staged by Marielle Fields Chloe Campbell, Hailey Davis, Myla Garry, Divya Patel, Samantha Rollins, Caitlyn Sorrentino

LAMBS Choreography by Claudia Aragon Houston Ava Blosser, Rebecca Calixto, Olga Haouchan, Ariyana Hira, Brooke Krystofiak, Sofia Piava, Tara Schmied, Alexa Villanueva

CATS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Staged by Marielle Fields

Kiersten Carpenter, Jonathan Cheng, Narayna Ford, Z’ Niah Liburd, Elya Munoz, Isabela Rodems, Ava Schmied, Syrenna Thigpen, Angelise Wells, Celeste Wilson

PIGLETS Choreography by Dyane Elkins IronWing Staged by Marielle Fields Julnar Aburajaila, Marilee Behrens, Camille Butcher, Mia Fang, Jasmine Gomez, London Holloway, Cindy Liang, Effy Paone, Lina Tang, Reese Walser, Victoria Zervogiannis, Sophia Zhang

NTDT 29 CHICKENS Choreography by Troy IronWing Kyara Bernier, Ashley Chan, Jayden Cheng, Jazmine Enderling, Myla Garry, Faith Krouse, Isla Paone, Divya Patel, McKenzie Simmons, Akshara Viajayaraman, Genevieve Walczak

CHICKS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Brianna Arriaga, Yuna Choi, Lucia Fumero, Alyse Johnson

SWANS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Kyara Brenier, Kiersten Carpenter, Emma Diaz, Madison Fang, Grace Ge, Ginise Holloway, Elya Munoz, Adriana Person, Katherina Sotiropoulos, Genevieve Walczak, Reagan Walser, Celeste Wilson

COWS Choreography by Troy IronWing Mina Choi, Milani Ford, Grace Mardo, Luke Paone, Evelyn Pevec, Valentina Polak, Katie Schaberg, Kyle Schaberg

CALVES Choreography by Claudia Aragon Houston Avery Alvarez, Lillian Franklin, Chloe Green, Kaitlin Moloney, Adriana Montoya, Priscilla Raggio, Tessa Schmied

MICE Choreographed by Kristine Morgan Jumanah Aburajaila, Jayden Cheng, Anabis Gonzalez, Anaelle Morency, Ella Nesmith, Isla Paone, Divya Patel, Samantha Rollins, McKenzie Simmons, Victoria Thigpen, Isabella Vanegas, Akshara Viajayaraman

SUNFLOWERS Choreography by Kristine Morgan Elise Bose, Emily Bose, Ashley Chan, Lily Hu, Adriana Person, Angelise Wells, Celeste Wilson

NTDT 30 MESSAGE TO YOUR DANCER

Amber Isenbeck Amanda You are a beautiful dancer. You have become a very beautiful dancer. You are a beautiful person. We are very proud of you and We are so proud of you. everything you have accomplished. We love you, Love You, Mom, Dad, Dale & Cooper Mom and Eric Dear Katie, Sienna Rowland What a joy it is to watch you glow in dance! Congratulations on another Keep shining dance party girl! wonderful year of dance! Love, Mom, Dad, Kailyn, Kyle & K.J. We are so proud to see how hard Dear Kailyn, you have worked, and always You are growing into such a beautiful dancer with a smile on your face. inside and out. Keep smiling and We love you, Mum, Dad & Sonny dancing to your beat! Ellie Mejia Love, Dad, Mom, Katie, Kyle & K. J. Our Little Dancer! Congratulations, Katie Benulis We are so proud of you! We are so proud of you! Love you very much, M & D Love, Mommy and Daddy Mia, my beautiful princess! Camille Butcher I am so proud of the amazing young We love you, our pretty ballet princess. woman you are becoming! You bring us all Love, Daddy, Mommy, Kaimarcus, so much joy and pride through your dance! Grandma, Shannon, Courtney, Gigi & Popi Love, Dad Olivia Mairn Sidney Phillips We are so proud of you! Tap, Twirl, Twist Keep on smiling and dancing! You were made for this! Love, Mom, Dad & Katherine Love, Your Family Dear Isabella, Allison Daley You are our shining star and you light You are blossoming into a beautiful dancer. up our days! Skies the limit our little dreamer! You are such a delight to watch. We love you so much and so proud of We love you so much! everything you’ve accomplished! You should be so proud for all Always and Forever, you have accomplished; Mom, Dad, and Jasmine All Our Love, Hailey Fish Mommy, Daddy, & your little Brother, Bennett What a Year! Ginise and London You amaze us everyday with your willingness Congratulations our “Dancing Queens!” to grow, your beauty and talent! We are so very proud of you and eternally Remember to enjoy your journey and to always grateful that God put you in our lives! be kind. We love you and are so very Much Love, Dad, Grandma, and Granddad proud of you! Mama, Daddy & Aunt Alice Adriana, Dani When you dance it is like a butterfly going from So proud of all you have done this year. flower to flower. We are so proud of you! Enjoy this wonderful time in your life. Dance away! Love Mom, Dad, Lex, and Jack Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma and C.J. Naomi and Joshua Harper Ellington We are so proud of all that you have 3`qA2`Harper, you are such a beautiful dancer. learned and accomplished this year. We are so excited to see your first Break A Leg! tap performance. Love, Mom and Dad We all love you so, so much! NTDT 31 OUR PHILOSOPHY

Established in 1995, New Tampa Dance Theatre is the area’s first and largest professional training facility, with a name that has become synonymous with excellence in education, trust, and integrity. Families wishing to explore dance can count on NTDT to provide a safe and nurturing environment, and they’re encouraged to visit and tour our facilities.

Through personal attention and professional expertise, our faculty is committed to providing a positive educational experience based on our core principles of respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Our programs are designed to help students develop an appreciation for diverse disciplines, by encouraging self-expression, artistry, and self-discovery in addition to technical proficiency.

Students have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year, including a series of original, full-length productions, such as Dance Theatre of Tampa’sThe Nutcracker, the Summer Concert Series, and our annual Spring Production. NTDT’s choreography is designed to be age-appropriate, allowing each student to perform live theater tailored to his or her maturity level with a focus on growth and personal development. Students ages three to eight host their families to a special matinee production, while students ages nine to eighteen showcase their high-quality training and diverse talents in two exciting evening performances. Our goal is for students to have a rewarding performance experience and enjoy the learning process.

We are dedicated to sharing dance with the community through year- round free trial classes for prospective dancers of all ages. Our students gain confidence, self-esteem, determination, and a strong work ethic—skills that allow them to succeed and attain their future goals. Whether dancers are seeking recreation or pre-professional training, it’s our priority to instill a sense of personal accomplishment and pride, all while enriching their lives and creating memories they will cherish forever.

NTDT/DTT 32 Important Dates to Remember

Summer Program June 5-23, 2017 NTDT offers a wide variety of summer day camps, classes, and intensives. Each student will have an exciting and fun experience with dance! Register Early! (813) 994-NTDT (6838)

FALL 2017-2018 Dance Season Classes begin Monday August 14, 2017 class size limited Register Early! (813) 994-NTDT (6838)

BRING A FRIEND WEEK! May 15-20, 2017 Each dancer may bring a friend to experience the excitement of dance class! Check with NTDT for more details

DTT 2017-2018 AUDITION Friday May 5, 2017 6:00 -8:45pm *minimum Ballet Level 4 (must be registered for 2017/18 season)

NUTCRACKER 2017 AUDITION Friday May 5, 2017 Ages 8-12 4:30-6:00pm Ages 13 + 6:00-7:30pm 2nd audition: TBA (must be registered for 2017/18 season)

NTDT 33 PRODUCTION DESIGN AND STAFF

Production Director Dyane Elkins IronWing Lighting Design Dyane Elkins IronWing Troy IronWing Carla Armstrong Costume Design Erika Desruisseaux Marcie Van Gelder Costume Construction Erika Desruisseaux Marcie Van Gelder Sue Hokanson Millie Geigele Costume Coordination Erika Desruisseaux

Photography IronWing Photography Videography Verge Video Productions Administration Connie Elkins

Production Manager The Staff of Events House Manager and Production Services, Assistant Stage Manager College of The Arts Sound Engineer Curtain Master Electrician/Light Board Flys

These performances would not be possible without you! A huge thank you to the many backstage volunteers and parents for their commitment to schedules, transportation, and time. Special thanks to all DTT parents for their hard work on fundraisers, rehearsals, and performances. For our costume department, extra thanks to Erika Desruisseaux, Marcie Van Gelder, and Susan Hokansan for their creative talents and tireless dedication.

We dedicate this production to our dear sweet Schuyler Arakawa

May your strength and courage continue inspiring the world! We Love You!! Please like ‘Schuy Is The Limit’ on Facebook to encourage and follow her amazing progress. schuyler will always be part of our NTDT family and would often come back to support our productions.

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