spring performance 2021 program

Spring Performance 2021Program

New England Academy of Dance& New England Dance Theater

Present

Swan Lakefeaturing

The Company

Anaya Agard 4 Alexondra Banford 4 Avery Baumel Abby Bouton 4 Addie Cannon 4 Charlotte Cape

Katie Cota 4 Ava Fonss 4 Olivia Golden Madison Grenauer 4 Anna Grzymski 4 Alison LaForce

Jamie Leahy 4 Morgan LeBlanc 4 Olivia Licata Samantha Markey 4 Julia Paine 4 Paige Phillips

Julia Sarda 4 Evelyn Slatoff 4 Katie Stute Emily Twitchell 4 Maeson Wagner 4 Ella Grace Woraker

The Enrichment

Chloe Bortel 4 Annabelle Bristol 4 Elizabeth Cheng Alexandra Cota 4 Page Fields 4 Alessandra Gass

Noa Gottlieb 4 Maddie Iulo 4 Zoe Jones Meredith Knauf 4 Ella Konrad 4 Ella Kurtz

Sierra Lowell 4 Zara Maggard 4 Sadie Murphy Anna Paterson 4 Elly Patterson 4 Simone Snow

Margaret Turner 4 Addison Welling

Guest ArtistsKenny Corrigan 4 Marc LaPierre 4 Charles Scheland

Founder Doris Driver

DirectorsFrances OrtizGinna OrtizTed Thomas

Assitant DirectorDanielle Presar

Lighting DesignKevin Gleason

CreditsRehearsal Directors Ginna Ortiz Frances Ortiz Ted ThomasBenefit Show Jeanne CollinsBooster Ads Samantha Goldman Amedee MaggardCostume Chair France OrtizCostume Mistress Nicole RoqueCostume Volunteers Mimi LeahyTina Phillips Peggy Twitchell Anne Wagner Dance Physical Therapist Samara DiMattiaFlowers Carriage BarnFlower Chair Anne WagnerHair and Makeup Robyn JonesHeadpieces Kristin RuggieriLighting Designer Kevin GleasonMusic Editing Ted ThomasPhotography Sarah StarlingPoster Chairs Amedee Maggard Ginna OrtizPoster Design Samantha GoldmanPoster Distribution Jennifer Acerra-Markey Emily Cannon Alison Cape Kristen Grzymski Kate Licata Julie Murphy Yvette Slatoff Suzanne Turner Program Samantha GoldmanPublicity Amedee Maggard Ginna OrtizRehearsal Assistants Danielle PresarStage Managers Chelsey ThomasTickets Amedee MaggardVolunteer Coordinator Tina Phillips Volunteers Katie Golden Emily Konrad Jennifer LaForceNEDT Board Anne Wagner Peggy Twitchell Tina Phillips Jeanne Collins Alberto Cota Beth DiRusso Meg Joyce Amedee Maggard Frances Ortiz

Ginna Ortiz (Co-Director) received a BFA from SUNY Purchase. In recent years, she has danced professionally with the Dance Theater of Harlem and has been a guest teacher at Yale University. Ginna is a company member and rehearsal director with Thomas/Ortiz Dance. She has been a teacher at New England Academy of Dance since 1996 and become co-director in 2003.

Frances Ortiz (Co-Director) obtained a BFA from SUNY Purchase and a Masters in Dance Education from NYU. She received scholarships to the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Martha Graham School and the Alvin Ailey School. She has performed works by Kevin Wynn, Elisa Monte and Tim Martins among others. Her choreography has been showcased on PBS in City Arts. In 2002 Ms. Ortiz co-founded Thomas/Ortiz Dance with Ted Thomas. She is currently a teacher at Greenwich High School and the co-director of New England Academy of Dance.

Ted Thomas (Associate Director) received his BFA from SUNY Purchase and his MA in Dance Education from NYU. He has performed with Ballet Hispanico, the Elise Monte Dance Company, The Paul Taylor Dance Company and the Nikolais/Louis Dance Company. In 2002 Mr. Thomas co-founded Thomas/Ortiz with Frances Ortiz. This year he was awarded the 2018 Connecticut Fellow for Artistic Excellence in Ballet, Modern and Choreography.

Who’s Who - Directors

Kenny Corrigan (Prince Siegfried) is a native of Southwick, Massachusetts, currently residing in New York City as a freelance performer. He has studied in various forms of dance from acrobatics and ballet, to tap, jazz and hip-hop. Kenny received his BFA from Point Park University with a concentration in modern dance. Since then, he has worked with several dance companies such as Texture Contemporary Ballet, Bad Boys of Dance, Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre, Freckled Sky and Buglisi Dance Theatre. Kenny was featured on Season 9 of Americas Got Talent with the group Bad Boys of Ballet, making it all the way to the Semi-Finals. Kenny has been fortunate to dance for artists such as Silentó, Neil Patrick Harris, Karlie Kloss, Harry Styles and Jimmy Fallon. Kenny has toured through Europe with Sweetbird Productions, leading the show, “Best of Rock the Ballet”, as well as performing the role of Romeo in “Rasta Thomas’ Romeo and Juliet”. Most recently, Kenny performed throughout China and Taiwan with Christopher Wheeldon’s “An American in Paris” for their first international tour. He is grateful that his career has given him the opportunity to travel the world, and looks forward to seeing what the future has in store.

Marc LaPierre (Pas de Trois, Neopolitan Divertissement) began his early training at Ballet Etudes in Norwalk CT under the direction of Nanette Vallas. While at Ballet Etudes he trained closely with Christina Fagundes. Later on, he attended Ballet Academy east in New York City under the direction of Darla Hoover. At age 16 Marc

Who’s Who - Guest Artists

furthered his training at The School of American Ballet. After graduating he received a Corps de ballet contract with Los Angeles Ballet, where he had the pleasure of dancing works by August Bournonville, George Balanchine, Aszure Barton and Alejandro Cerrudo. He also had the opportunity to teach in the LAB school, working closely with the young men’s division. Two years later he joined Oregon ballet Theatre as an apprentice, being promoted to corps de ballet in his second season. During his time with OBT, he had the opportunity to dance works by Alvin Ailey, Ben Stevenson, Nicolo Fonte, Christopher Stowell, and Trey MyIntyre. He had the opportunity to teach this past year at NEAD. Marc will be joining Smuin Ballet this fall.

Charles Scheland (Rothbart) grew up in Germany, Austria, and the Washington DC area and graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University in the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program double majoring in Dance and Economics with departmental honors in both Dance and Economics. An alumnus of Jacob’s Pillow’s Contemporary Program, he has danced for RIOULT Dance NY, Michael Mao Dance, Awaken Dance Theater, Choreographer’s Collaboration Project, Princeton Dance Theater, and Vertical Shadows Dance Company. He has performed works by Alvin Ailey, Elana Anderson, Robert Battle, Clifton Brown, Amy Hall Garner, Tracy Inman, Jae Man Joo, Bill T. Jones, Jessica Lang, Michael Mao, Milton Myers, Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, Pascal Rioult, Henning Rübsam, Paul Taylor, and others. Charles has taught ballet, Horton technique, and the repertory of Michael Mao, domestically and internationally, as well as demonstrated for Milton Myers. Charles’ choreography is frequently presented both in-person and virtually under the company name, CES Danceworks. www.charlesescheland.com

Olivia Golden (Black Swan) is 17 years old and a senior at Darien High School. Olivia started dancing at the New England Academy of Dance at the age of four. She has enjoyed dancing many roles in the Nutcracker and other performances including her most recent portrayal of Kissing Doll in the NEAD production of the Nutcracker. Olivia has attended summer intensives at Bolshoi Ballet Academy and ABT. When she’s not dancing, Olivia enjoys swimming on her high school team. This is Olivia’s 11th year performing in shows at NEAD. Olivia would like to thank her artistic directors, Ted, Ginna and Frances for their support and encouragement and congratulates the entire cast and crew on an outstanding performance.

Maddie Grenauer (Swan Maiden, Pas de Trio) is 17 years old and a senior at New Canaan High School. Maddie started dancing at the age of three and she joined New England Academy of Dance at the age of 11. This is her 7th and final Nutcracker with NEAD. She has participated in several summer programs including Bolshoi Ballet Academy for three years and Rosella HighTower in Cannes, France. She hopes to continue her passion for ballet through college whether that be through an extracurricular or a minor in ballet. Maddie would like to thank the directors, Ms. Ginna, Ms. Frances, and Mr. Ted along with all of her

Who’s Who - Leading Roles

teachers as she appreciates all the love and support they have given her through this wonderful journey.

Olivia Licata (White Swan, Spanish Divertissement) is 17 years old and a senior at New Canaan High School. Olivia began dancing ballet at the New England Academy of Dance at age four. Since that time she has preformed in over 25 shows in New Canaan, Norwalk and New York City with NEAD. During the summers Olivia has attended the American Academy of Ballet intensive and studied under Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky. Olivia was honored to be Snow Queen in her twelfth and final Nutcracker. She is incredibly grateful to Mr. Ted, Ms. Ginna, Ms. Frances and Ms. Mary Lynn for their continuous support and especially for working hard to make this year’s performances so special.

Katie Stute (White Swan Lead) is a junior at St. Luke’s School. Katie began dancing at NEAD at the age of four and this is her 12th Nutcracker. In addition to her traditional training at NEAD, Katie competed for 3 years in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and The Connecticut Classic ballet competitions. Katie has also danced for multiple summers with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy as well as The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Irina and Maxim and ABT. Katie would like to thank the directors for their dedication to providing dance instruction and performance opportunities throughout the pandemic and

send special congratulations to the Seniors as they all dance this special performance together.

NEAD Seniors 2020-2021

Company 2020-2021

Act IScene I

Princess Odette is taking a walk along the shore of the lake. She meets a mysterious stranger who frightens her. Rothbart is captivated by Odette’s beauty and asks for her hand and heart, but the Princess refuses him. In anger, Rothbart turns Odette into a beautiful white swan. Now the only one who can save her is the one who will fall in love with her, take an oath of faithfulness and keep that oath.

Scene II

Prince is on the shore of a beautiful lake. The evil wizard Rothbart watches him. A flock of swans comes to swim in the lake. Siegfried is surprised to see that the swans are turning into girls. The swan queen Odette tells the Prince that she and her friends are victims of the evil sorcery of the wizard Rothbart, who turned them into swans. Only at night, near this lake, can they take on human form. The terrible charms will continue until a man who has never sworn love to any girl loves Odette for life. Siegfried swears eternal love and faithfulness to Odette. But the evil sorcerer has seen everything and is already making a cunning plan on how to separate the two lovers.It’s getting light. Odette says goodbye to her lover. The flock of swans swims away.

Act IIScene I

In the castle a big ball is held, dedicated to the Prince’s birthday. At this ball, by his mother’s will, Siegfried must finally choose his bride. Guests appear, brides show themselves off to the Prince. Mother asks Siegfried to make a choice. He

The Story

hesitates. Suddenly an unknown knight appears with a beautiful daughter Odile. Odile, in every way emphasizing her resemblance to the swan girl, seduces the Prince. Siegfried makes his choice - convinced that Odette and Odile are one person, he declares Rothbart’s daughter as his bride and swears eternal love to her. Rothbart and Odile laugh at him. A white swan is beating its wings on the window of the castle. Siegfried realizes his fatal mistake. In desperation, he rushes to the swan lake.

Act IIIScene I

Lake shore. The swan girls are anxiously awaiting the return of Odette. In desperation, she tells them about Siegfried’s treason. The evil wizard triumphed, and now the girls have no salvation. A storm begins on the lake. The Prince runs ashore, begging Odette for forgiveness. The evil wizard stirs up the natural forces against Odette and Siegfried. But the two lovers are not terrified by thunder and lighting, and the storm does not frighten them The prince fights with the keeper of the lake and defeats him.

EPILOGUE

Evil charms no longer have power over Odette. The swan turns into a beautiful princess and together with Siegfried joyfully meets the first rays of the rising sun.

Swan LakeAct I

Scene I The Spell of the Swan QueenPrincess Odette (Human) Julia Paine

Rothbart Charles Scheland

Black Swan Corps

Chloe Bortel Page Fields Noa Gottlieb Zoe Jones Ella Kurtz Zara Maggard Elly Patterson Maggie Turner *Alessandra Gass

Scene II Entrance of the White SwansPrince Siegfried Kenny Corrigan

White Swans Corps de Ballet

Abby Bouton Addie Cannon Charlotte Cape Alex Cota Ava Fonss Maddie Iulo Ella Konrad Alison LaForce Jamie Leahy Morgan LeBlanc Olivia Licata Sierra Lowell Samantha Markey Evelyn Slatoff Simone Snow Maeson Wagner

CygnetsPas de Quatre

Avery Baumel Anna Grzymski Julia Paine Paige Phillips *Julia Sarda

Tall SwansSwan Maidens

Anaya Agard Alexondra Banford Madison Grenauer Emily Twitchell

Pas de Deux Odette Katlyn Stute

Prince Siegfried Kenny Corrigan

Odette VariationOdette Katlyn Stute

Swan Waltz

Intermission

Act II

Scene I The Royal Ball

Queen Ginna Ortiz


Royal Brides

Chloe Bortel Charlotte Cape Maddie Iulo Jamie Leahy Sierra Lowell Julia Paine Evelyn Slatoff *Ella Konrad

Spanish Divertissement

Anaya Agard Avery Baumel Olivia Licata

Russian Divertissement

Alexondra Banford Anna Grzymski Julia Sarda Emily Twitchell

Hungarian Divertissement

Addie Cannon Alison LaForce Paige Phillips Samantha Markey

Neopolitan Divertissement

Ava Fonss Marc LaPierre Morgan LeBlanc

Royal Friends

Annabelle Bristol Elizabeth Cheng Alessandra Gass Noa Gottlieb Zoe Jones Meredith Knauf Zara Maggard Sadie Murphy Anna Paterson Elly Patterson Simone Snow Maggie Turner

Addison Welling

Pas de Trois

Madison Grenauer Marc LaPierre Maeson Wagner


Black Swan Pas de Deux

Black Swan Olivia Golden


A Profession of LovePause

Act IIILakeside at Night

Odette Katlyn Stute



Black Swan Olivia Golden

Cygnets

Avery Baumel Anna Grzymski Julia Paine Paige Phillips *Julia Sarda

Swan Maidens

Anaya Agard Alexondra Banford Madison Grenauer Emily Twitchell

White Swan Corps de Ballet

Abby Bouton Addie Cannon Charlotte Cape Alex Cota Ava Fonss Maddie Iulo Ella Konrad Alison LaForce Jamie Leahy Morgan LeBlanc Olivia Licata Sierra Lowell Samantha Markey Evelyn Slatoff Simone Snow Maeson Wagner

Black Swan Corps de Ballet

Chloe Bortel Page Fields

Noa Gottlieb Zoe Jones Ella Kurtz Zara Maggard Elly Patterson Maggie Turner *Alessandra Gass

Finale

Ginna Ortiz Ted Thomas

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