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Welcome to our 32nd annual dance presentation. The performances you are about to see are the culmination of many hours of hard work and dedication shown by SBC students and their

instructors throughout the year. We thank you, the audience, for being an important part of this

production and we wish you much pleasure and enjoyment this afternoon.

Dance Presentat ion

JUNE 10, 2017

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts

32nd YEAR!32nd YEAR!32nd YEAR!32nd YEAR!

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Photo by: Roger McKnight

Summer Dance

Intensive

July 17-28 Ages 12-15

For the serious dance student

Daily intensive training at

intermediate [C] levels

Summer Classes!Summer Classes!Summer Classes!Summer Classes!

Ballet Pointe Tap

Lyrical Contemporary

Six Week Session

July 10-August 17 Beginners through Professionals

Age 3 to Adult

SUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMPSUMMER DANCE CAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 17-28 Ages 8-11 (Mon-Th. 8:45-3 Fri 8:45-12)

Ballet ~ Jazz ~ Lyrical ~ Contemporary

Yoga ~ Theater Games

Art Projects ~ And Much More!!

SUMMER DANCE CAMP

FOR THE LITTLE ONES June 26-30

Ages 4-7 (Mon.-Fri. 9-12)

*Art Projects *Ballet

*Creative Movement *Much More!

Contact Information 845-246-4316

saugertiesballet.com

Fall classes start

September 11!

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Home of the Ulster Ballet Company

Photo by: Roger McKnight

SAVE THE DATE!

Ulster Ballet Company Presents:

“A Christmas Carol” Nov. 30-Dec.3

Auditions in September! More info visit: ulsterballet.org

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Ariana C. We are all so proud of you and amazed at the wonderful dancer you are. Don’t let anyone

ever dull your sparkle! We love you! Mom, Aliye, Mia, Gma and Aunties, Dad, Nanny & Poppy. We

love you too! Cane, Kowalski, Obie, Bruiser, Bella, Daisy and of course Frankie

Sadie Checksfield all the world is your stage! What a blessing you are to us. We love you.

Mom, Dad, and Emily.

“Sadie Bug”! We love to watch you dance! You bring so much joy and laughter to our lives.

Love, Nanoots and Nana

Sadie Checksfield our smart, sassy, and sweet granddaughter! We love you, Nana and Poppy

Vous avez fait unsuper boulot cette année! Nous sommes fiers de vous.

Nous vous aimons...Mom, Dad, Joey and Balto

To our Darling Eireann, We are so proud of you! All our love, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma & Papa

Asia,

We are already

proud of you and

all that you have

accomplished, but

we are still looking

forward to what

you have ahead of

you! Good luck

and have fun

dancing in Boston

this summer and

remember to keep

following your

dreams!

Love, Mom & Dad

Nick, I closed my eyes for but a moment, and

suddenly a young man stood on stage, where a

boy used to be. You have given me so many

reasons to be proud of the young man you

have become, but the proudest moment for me

is telling others that you are my son. I am so

blessed to be taking this adventure with you,

I love you forever. Mom

Shari Weingarten

86 Partition Street

Saugerties, NY 12477

845.246.1000

info@lighthousestyle.com

Lighthousestyle.com Facebook.com/lighthousestyle

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Sweet Ballerina Emmeline. Watching you smile and dance so beautifully makes my heart glow warm

and happy. We are so tremendously proud of the magnificent young lady and lovely dancer you have

grown to be. Leap high, twirl and spin fast! We love you! Kisses Hugs Mommy, Daddy, Sarah, Grandma

Sarah, My Star Who Shines Bright. When you dance, Peace and Beauty fill the room. We are extremely

proud of the person and dancer you have become. You dance spectacularly. Do what you love, staying

true to your passion and self. We love you! Kisses Hugs Mommy, Daddy, Emmeline, Grandma

Avianna, Mommy & Daddy wish you all the best. We love you!

To our darling Beauty Robin, dance your way to the Stars! Love Nana and Pop

Robin Marie, we are so proud of you and all you accomplish. We enjoy watching you dance.

We love you very much. Grandma and Grandpa

Sarah– You shine brighter than the stars in the sky. You light up the stage and our lives. Best of luck!

Mommy and Daddy

Congratulations Robin! We're so proud of you, Grammie and Zeyda

To Our Twinkle Toes Robin! We know you'll twirl and dance and sparkle on stage! Have Fun! Brava!!!

Love, Auntie Susun and Uncle Miki

Hey Robin! Swirl and twirl and shine!! Break a Leg!!

Aunt Jessica, Uncle Adrian, Angela and Carolyn and your friends at Gloria's Florist

Robin Marie, we love you and love watching you dance! Graceful and beautiful you have always been,

on the stage you glow with magic! Enjoy yourself! Mommy and Daddy

Good luck Bella Marie! We love you. Mommy & Daddy

Break a leg Regan and Aislin! We love you and are so proud of you both! Love, Mommy and Daddy

Ava and Arya we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Rowan and Liv.

Easton, we are so excited to see you in your first recital! We are so proud of you and love your

adventurous spirit to try all good things that make you happy.

Love: Mom, Dad, Malia, Grandma, Popsicle, Grandpa Larry, Grammy, Poppi, and Lula

Good Luck Sophie! We are very proud of you! Love Mommy and Daddy

Zoey, We are so proud of you. You were born to sparkle. Love, Mommy & Daddy

James, you are truly an amazing performer in theatre and dance. We are so proud of you and your

talent. You continue to amaze us everyday. Love always Mom and Dad

Chloë , You were wonderful dancing today. We are so proud of you. Lots of love, Mom and Dad

Special WishesSpecial Wishes

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244 Main St. Saugerties 845-246-6222

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2017 SBC DANCE PRESENTATION2017 SBC DANCE PRESENTATION2017 SBC DANCE PRESENTATION

DIRECTOR: Scarlett Fiero

INSTRUCTORS: Scarlett Fiero, Justine Maletta Snihur, Julie Manna, Judith Ore, Sharon Penz, Sara Miot, Quiedo Carbone

SUBSTITUTE STAFF: Janelle Carle, Aubrey Contini, Celeste Graves, Philip Krauter, Erica Wolf

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Andrea Carle

STAGE MANAGER: Bill Reinhart

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Zack Jacobs

VIDEO: Sark Video

FLOWERS: The Flower Garden

PROGRAM: Justine Maletta Snihur

BACKSTAGE SUPERVISOR: Holly Gross

SUPPORT TEAM: Andrea Carle, Tanya Ernst, Bob Gregory,

Cherrell Gregory, Holly Gross, Jane Hansell, Karin Henderson, Tonya Kennedy

Cathy Maletta, Jody Wolf and all volunteers and class supervisors.

SPECIAL THANKS to the Fisher Center Production Team and the Fisher

Center Audience and Member Services Team

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to all teaching assistants whose extensive help

with classes and administration has been invaluable throughout the year!

*** PLEASE , NO FLASH PHOTOS OR VIDEOS DURING PERFORMANCE ***

The flash is distracting and can blind the dancers;

please don’t jeopardize the performance.

Thank you!

A DVD of the performance can be ordered in the lobby.

DVD full show: $28, half: $18

advance payment is required.

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GIRL POWER Pre-Jazz/Tap Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor

Assistants: Bridget Slater, Meleah Danner

Bella Dodd, Aislin Kavanagh, Eireann Pastorelli, Aubrey Phelan, Lydia Slagsvol, Ruari Sullivan

REVOLVING DOOR Modern/Jazz Julie Manna, instructor Costumes: Jane Hansell Meghan Colligan, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Sara Guenther-Wells, Sydney Heidenberg, Iyanla Lovaglio, Nicholas Wolf

UNE PETITE DANSE choreography: Justine Maletta-Snihur Meleah Danner, Mary Meyers, Julia Voerg

THE SPELL A1 Ballet Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor

Assistants: Elsa Weyeneth, Sophia Roberts Marlo Baptista, Sabine Baptista, Ella Bodie, Emmeline Davis, Lucia Galderisi, Ava Humphrey,

Laila Orr, Phoebe Siegal, Ava Smoller, Vaelyn Vitthuhn, Robin Weissman

JUMP IN LINE Tap/Jazz 4 Julie Manna, instructor Assistant: Gabrielle Gregory Ava Arehart, Braden Gregory, Antonio Mazzotta, Isadora Rowan, Lucia Vazquez

I GOT RHYTHM choreography: Julie Manna Sydney Heidenberg

OPUS 87 D1 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor Boys Costume: Jane Hansell Eva Cohan, Meghan Colligan, Meleah Danner, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Caroline Johansen, Hannah Lindstrom, Iyanla Lovaglio, Sara Nusbaum, Sophia Roberts, Pia Roels,

Julia Voerg, Elsa Weyeneth, Nicholas Wolf

ACT TWO FINALE

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UNDER THE SEA Pre-Ballet Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor

Assistants: Ava Arehart, Caroline Johansan Piper Anderson-Bua, Kerrigan Collins, Julia Fiore, Avery Goodwin, Avery Kashman, Olive McGill,

Laila Monsen, Clara Orr, Audrey Politylo, Isabelle Randazzo, Fiona Turck

REVOLUTION choreography: Sharon Penz Gabriella Bonelli, Sophia Roberts, Elsa Weyeneth

CARMELA MIA Level 3 Pointe Scarlett Fiero, instructor Meghan Colligan, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Iyanla Lovaglio, Mary Meyer, Pia Roels

CIRCLE SONG Contemporary 2 Sharon Penz, instructor Assistant: Gabrielle Gregory Braden Gregory, Senna Levy, Isadora Rowan, Bridget Slater

SUMMER SUNBEAMS Adv. Pre-Ballet Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor

Assistants: Marin Musgrave, Sara Nusbaum Jasper Bacon, Zoe Briggs, Bella Dodd, Aislin Kavanagh, Easton Kesick, Avianna O’Brien,

Eireann Pastorelli, Haley Schmidt, Lydia Slagsvol, Sophie Warrick

VARIATION from LA BAYADERE coached by: Sonny Carbone costume: Jane Hansell Nicholas Wolf

KINGDOM OF SHADES Level 2 Pointe Judith Ore, instructor Eva Cohan, Meghan Colligan, Meleah Danner, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross,

Sara Guenther-Wells, Sydney Heidenberg, Caroline Johansen, Hannah Lindstrom, Iyanla Lovaglio,

Sara Nusbaum, Sophia Roberts, Pia Roels, Julia Voerg, Elsa Weyeneth

VIVALDI VARIATIONS B2/B3 Ballet Judith Ore, instructor Assistant: Sara Nusbaum Ariana Catalinotto, Raamina Chowdhury, Sarah Davis, Antonio Mazzotta, Camila Ortiz, Bridget Slater

SKIMBLESHANK (the Railway Cat) Tap/Jazz 1 Sharon Penz, instructor

Assistant: Gabrielle Gregory Marlo Baptista, Sabine Baptista, Ella Bodie, Ava Smoller, Vaelyn Vitthuhn

FLOWER FESTIVAL A3 Ballet Judith Ore, instructor Assistants: Shaya Ernst, Asia Gross Olivia Avallone, Griffin Bacon, Isaac Balsamo, Hugo Baptista, Kaleena Cantres, Guiliana Cary, Amy Croce, Emma French, Kelsey Gray, Ava Lu Miller, Cathrine Swon-Young

IN THE BEGINNING Lyrical Dance Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor Gabriella Bonelli, Meghan Colligan, Aubrey Contini, Meleah Danner, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory,

Asia Gross, Sara Guenther-Wells, Hannah Lindstrom, Iyanla Lovaglio, Nichloas Wolf

MA FLEUR: VOOR MOEKE, VAKE EN JANNE choreography: Judith Ore and Julie Manna Pia Roels

MATCHMAKER B3/C1 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor Ava Arehart, Madelyn Arehart, Ariana Catalinotto, Raamina Chowdhury, Braden Gregory,

Senna Levy, Marin Musgrave, Camila Ortiz, Isadora Rowan, Bridget Slater

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OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SUMMER STUDIES

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Sydney Heidenberg has been dancing at SBC for fourteen years. She is graduating from

Onteora High School with honors. In the fall, Sydney will be attending Hunter College and

majoring in English Language Arts and Literature.

Hannah Lindstrom has been dancing for 13 years at Saugerties Ballet Center. In June, she will

graduate from Coxsackie Athens High School. She will be attending Gordon College in

Massachusetts in the fall.

SUMMER STUDIES

Meghan Colligan auditioned for ABT, SAB, Boston Ballet, and NYSSSA. She was accepted in to

the 3 week ABT program in Alabama, 5 week Boston Ballet program, and 4 week NYSSSA

program. Meghan will be attending NYSSSA, The New York State Summer School of The Arts in

Saratoga Springs for 4 weeks this summer.

Shaya Ernst auditioned for Boston Ballet, Kaatsbaan, and NYSSSA. She will be attending

Kaatsbaan extreme Ballet Academy in Tivoli NY for 3 weeks!

Gabrielle Gregory auditioned for Houston Ballet Academy, NYSSSA, and Boston Ballet. She will

be attending the Houston Ballet Academy in Houston for 6 weeks this summer!

Asia Gross auditioned for ABT, SAB, Boston Ballet and NYSSSA. She was accepted into the ABT 3

week program in Alabama, Boston Ballet’s 5 week program and was waitlisted for NYSSSA. She

will be attending Boston Ballet’s summer program for 5 weeks.

Iyanla Lovaglio was accepted by audition into The Rock School for Dance Education. She will be

attending the 5 week program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this summer.

Pia Roels auditioned for NYSSSA, Boston Ballet, Extreme Ballet at Kaatsbaan and the Royal Ballet

School of Antwerp. Pia was accepted into the Boston Ballet five week program and Extreme

Ballet's three week program and offered a $1,000 scholarship to attend Extreme Ballet . Pia was

wait listed into NYSSSA program. Pia will be attending the Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet program for

three weeks.

Nicholas Wolf auditioned and was accepted to ABT New York, School of American Ballet, Boston

Ballet's summer intensive and year round pre-professional program. Nicholas will be attending

Boston Ballet's 6 week summer intensive with a full scholarship and will be attending the

pre-professional program in the fall with a full tuition scholarship.

Caroline Johansen will be camp counselor this summer at SBC!

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ACT ONE

RACHMANINOFF RHAPSODY Ulster Ballet Company choreography: Judith Ore Costumes: Jane Hansell Meghan Colligan, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Iyanla Lovaglio, Pia Roels, Nicholas Wolf

A ROYAL WALTZ A3 Ballet Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor Assistant: Eva Cohen Isaac Balsamo, Hugo Baptista, Hannah Borucinski, Brennan Lowe, Maya Lowe, Brianna Mowry,

Abigail Taylor, Rachel Williams, Kathryn Zicot

SAPPHIRE STARLETS A2 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor

Assistants: Shaya Ernst, Iyanla Lovaglio Stella Breitenstein, Grace Cannon, Sadie Checksfield, Shea Delisio, Megan Fiore, Presley Gray,

Fiona Green, Josephine Griggs, Regan Kavanagh, Emorie Kohler, Annika Maclary,

Sarah Zitzelsberger

SLEEPING PRINCESSES Mother Goose/Pre-Ballet Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor

Assistant: Ava Arehart Lily Ansoorian-Tang, Emma Dernison, Zoey Gresch, Alice Koller, Abigail LaSpina, Grace LaSpina,

Ariana Liu, Dorothea Myers, Avery Reynolds, Caroline Unegbu

TANZEN Pointe Level 2/3 Judith Ore, instructor Meghan Colligan, Meleah Danner, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Sara Guenther-Wells,

Hannah Lindstrom, Iyanla Lovaglio, Mary Meyer, Sophia Roberts

CAMEO Level 1 Pointe Scarlett Fiero, instructor Ava Arehart, Gabriella Bonelli, Eva Cohan, Almitra Guart, Caroline Johansen, Marin Musgrave,

Sara Nusbaum, Pia Roels, Elsa Weyeneth

MACK THE KNIFE Tap/Jazz 3 Julie Manna, instructor

Assistants: Gabrielle Gregory, Sydney Heidenberg Hugo Baptista, Catelynn Brennan, Amy Croce, Emma French, Emily Grinnell, James McTague

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE Adv. Pre-Ballet Sharon Penz, instructor Assistant: Ariana Catalinotto Madison Gavner, Mya Liu, Paloma Martel-Vazquez, Ophelia Myers, Mayumi Poole,

Madison Saulpaugh, Reese Stewart

IT HAD TO BE YOU Tap/Jazz 2 Julie Manna and Justine Maletta-Snihur, instructors

Assistant: Braden Gregory Olivia Avallone, Stella Breitenstein, Sadie Checksfield, Megan Fiore, Kelly Kalleberg, Regan Kavanagh, Annika Maclary, Kathryn Zicot, Sarah Zitzelsberger

ALLEGRO C3 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor Ava Arehart, Gabriella Bonelli, Eva Cohan, Caroline Johansen, Fae Mann, Marin Musgrave,

Sara Nusbaum

TRILLIUM choreography: Holly Gross Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Meghan Colligan

LETTING GO choreography: Justine Maletta-Snihur Iyanla Lovaglio

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SYLPHIDES WALTZ C2 Ballet Judith Ore, instructor Boys Costumes: Jane Hansell Ava Arehart, Madelyn Arehart, Gabriella Bonelli, Ariana Catalinotto, Stella Emerson,

Braden Gregory, Almitra Guart, Fae Mann, Marin Musgrave, Isadora Rowan

HERE IS MY HEART choreography: Holly Gross Asia Gross, Nicholas Wolf

BEJEWELED WALTZ B1 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor Assistnt: Meghan Colliigan

Boys Costumes: Jane Hansell

Isaac Balsamo, Hugo Baptista, Steven Camp, Sarah Davis, Gillian Lopez, Maya Lowe, Kylie Osterhoudt, Luciano Trotter

RONDO ALLA TURCA Tap 5 Julie Manna, instructor Meghan Colligan, Gabrielle Gregory, Sydney Heidenberg, Alexis Metcalf, Mary Meyer

SONG OF THE SEA Contemporary 1 Sharon Penz, instructor Assistants: Gabrielle Gregory, Isadora Rowan Olivia Avallone, Amy Croce, Emma French, Brianna Heller, Anna Peterson, Angela Smith

THE NIGHT WE MET choreography: Judith Ore Hannah Lindstrom

PRETTY PURPLE PRINCESSES A1 Ballet Scarlett Fiero, instructor Assistant: Marin Musgrave Tallulah Ashton, Stella Marricco, Chloe Mattia, Zoe Sheehan, Ariana Polityo, Rinchen Posel,

Payton Smith

FROM THE ETHER choreography: Julie Manna Sara Guenther-Wells

AMAZING GRACE Contemporary 3 Sharon Penz, instructor Gabriella Bonelli, Meghan Colligan, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Iyanla Lovaglio, Sophia Roberts,

Elsa Weyeneth

GET READY FOR IT! Children’s Lyrical Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor Assistant: Iyanla Lovaglio Stella Breitenstein, Catelynn Brennan, Amy Croce, Sarah Davis, Ruby Gahagan, Braden Gregory,

Emily Grinnell, Gillian Lopez, Cora Masters, Ava Lu Miller, Brianna Mowry, Marin Musgrave,

Abigail Taylor, Luciano Trotter, Sarah Zitzelsberger

ACT ONE FINALE

—INTERMISSION—

RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING ACT TWO

CONCERTO LARGO Ulster Ballet Company choreography: Philip Krauter Meghan Colligan, Shaya Ernst, Gabrielle Gregory, Asia Gross, Iyanla Lovaglio, Pia Roels, Nicholas Wolf

FLY TO YOUR HEART Mother Goose Justine Maletta-Snihur, Instructor Assistant: Bridget Slater Serena Brophy, Rebekah Carson, Sofie Doyle, Dilynn Jordan, Addison Matthews, Everly Sauer,

Arya Smoller, Ava Stewart