West Point Ballet and Utah Theatre Ballet
proudly present:
Pointe CounterPointe
Artistic Director: Juliana Vorkink Martin
Associate Director of Performances: Hannah Hurd
Director of Contemporary Dance: Sharlee Peay
Choreography: West Point Ballet Faculty
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Performance Program
1. Selections from Paquita
Choreography by Joseph Mazilier and Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin, Hannah Hurd and Kalise Child
Music: Edouard Deldevez
Dancers: Kaidence Vance, Abbie Perry, Lindsey Bingham, Mercedes Stout, Morgan Reid, Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Talmage Child, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
2. Esmeralda's Friends from La Esmeralda
Choreography by Jules Perrot
Staging by Brianna Schetzel
Music: Cesare Pugni
Dancers: Eleanor Broadbent, Mya Brown, Odin Child, Amberlyn Harrison, Cara Hicks, Dilainey Hinojos, Julia Michaelis, Ella Morrell, Abri Pollastro, Finley Stewart, Isabella Williams
3. Pas d'action from La Bayadere
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Madyson Wurtzbacher
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Dancers: Lucy Chipman, Abigail Desmond, Hallie Dixon, Amelia Nilsson, Sicily Savage, Charlotte Ten Eyck, Abigail Walker
Choreography by Joseph Mazilier and Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin, Hannah Hurd and Kalise Child
Music: Edouard Deldevez
Dancers: Kaidence Vance, Abbie Perry, Lindsey Bingham, Mercedes Stout, Morgan Reid, Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Talmage Child, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
2. Esmeralda's Friends from La Esmeralda
Choreography by Jules Perrot
Staging by Brianna Schetzel
Music: Cesare Pugni
Dancers: Eleanor Broadbent, Mya Brown, Odin Child, Amberlyn Harrison, Cara Hicks, Dilainey Hinojos, Julia Michaelis, Ella Morrell, Abri Pollastro, Finley Stewart, Isabella Williams
3. Pas d'action from La Bayadere
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Madyson Wurtzbacher
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Dancers: Lucy Chipman, Abigail Desmond, Hallie Dixon, Amelia Nilsson, Sicily Savage, Charlotte Ten Eyck, Abigail Walker
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4. Between
Choreography by Sharlee Peay
Music: Max Richter
Dancers: Sydney Sampson, Lilly Miller, Audrey Glad, Heidi Davidson, Avery Child, Emily Spafford, Carson McIntosh, Mahayla Chappell, Edie Denet, Abigail Hall, Jenna Hansen, Makiah Bateman, Lila Gardner, Tayli Greenhalgh, Madelyn Dubach, Lilliana Baker, Lola Firpo, Elise Daw
5. Variation from Sleeping Beauty
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dancer: Morgan Reid, graduating senior
6. Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet
Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan
Staging by Juliana Martin and Shelley Rollins
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Dancers: Millie Katherine Atkinson, Chloe Barker, Maddison Davis, Lucy Dean, Eden Dunn, Rosalynn Gomez, Fiona Hansen, Baylor Higgs, Amillya McCain, Clara Mitchell, Tracie Porter, Makenna Rollins, Cora Slack, Elise Stout, Eliza Walker, Tetonia Wang
Choreography by Sharlee Peay
Music: Max Richter
Dancers: Sydney Sampson, Lilly Miller, Audrey Glad, Heidi Davidson, Avery Child, Emily Spafford, Carson McIntosh, Mahayla Chappell, Edie Denet, Abigail Hall, Jenna Hansen, Makiah Bateman, Lila Gardner, Tayli Greenhalgh, Madelyn Dubach, Lilliana Baker, Lola Firpo, Elise Daw
5. Variation from Sleeping Beauty
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dancer: Morgan Reid, graduating senior
6. Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet
Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan
Staging by Juliana Martin and Shelley Rollins
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Dancers: Millie Katherine Atkinson, Chloe Barker, Maddison Davis, Lucy Dean, Eden Dunn, Rosalynn Gomez, Fiona Hansen, Baylor Higgs, Amillya McCain, Clara Mitchell, Tracie Porter, Makenna Rollins, Cora Slack, Elise Stout, Eliza Walker, Tetonia Wang
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7. Variation from The Pharaoh's Daughter
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Lindsey Bingham, Juliana Martin, and Kalise Child
Music: Cesare Pugni
Dancer: Lindsey Bingham, graduating senior
8.No Regrets
Choreography by Sara Judd
Music: Edith Piaf
Dancers: Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
9. Waltz from Cinderella
Choreography by Marius Petipa, Enrico Cechetti, Lev Ivanov
Staging by Shelley Rollins
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Dancers: Sophia Andoh, Rose Burrell, Emma Burton, Jillian Hinckley, Penelope Mitchell, Bronte Perez, Paige Segura, Scarlett Shamy, Braelyn Skowronek, Kate Wadsworth, Eunika Wang, Alysha Wayman, Emery Wilhite
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Lindsey Bingham, Juliana Martin, and Kalise Child
Music: Cesare Pugni
Dancer: Lindsey Bingham, graduating senior
8.No Regrets
Choreography by Sara Judd
Music: Edith Piaf
Dancers: Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
9. Waltz from Cinderella
Choreography by Marius Petipa, Enrico Cechetti, Lev Ivanov
Staging by Shelley Rollins
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Dancers: Sophia Andoh, Rose Burrell, Emma Burton, Jillian Hinckley, Penelope Mitchell, Bronte Perez, Paige Segura, Scarlett Shamy, Braelyn Skowronek, Kate Wadsworth, Eunika Wang, Alysha Wayman, Emery Wilhite
10. Aurora's Friends from Sleeping Beauty
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin and Brianna Schetzel
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dancers: Jenna Hansen, Makiah Bateman, Lila Gardner, Tayli Greenhalgh, Madelyn Dubach, Lilliana Baker, Lola Firpo, Elise Daw
11. Giselle's Friends from Giselle
Choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean Corrali
Staging by Kalise Child
Music: Adolphe Adam
Dancers: Sydney Sampson, Lilly Miller, Audrey Glad, Heidi Davidson, Avery Child, Emily Spafford, Carson McIntosh, Mahayla Chappell, Edie Denet, Abigail Hall
12. Synergistic Space
Choreography by Sharlee Peay
Music: Olafur Arnalds and Michael Wall
Dancers: Kaidence Vance, Abbie Perry, Lindsey Bingham, Mercedes Stout, Morgan Reid, Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Talmage Child, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Staging by Juliana Martin and Brianna Schetzel
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dancers: Jenna Hansen, Makiah Bateman, Lila Gardner, Tayli Greenhalgh, Madelyn Dubach, Lilliana Baker, Lola Firpo, Elise Daw
11. Giselle's Friends from Giselle
Choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean Corrali
Staging by Kalise Child
Music: Adolphe Adam
Dancers: Sydney Sampson, Lilly Miller, Audrey Glad, Heidi Davidson, Avery Child, Emily Spafford, Carson McIntosh, Mahayla Chappell, Edie Denet, Abigail Hall
12. Synergistic Space
Choreography by Sharlee Peay
Music: Olafur Arnalds and Michael Wall
Dancers: Kaidence Vance, Abbie Perry, Lindsey Bingham, Mercedes Stout, Morgan Reid, Alyssa Bingham, Andrea Holker, Naomi Galke, Paisley Crookston, Talmage Child, Leah Frandsen, Brooklyn Thompson
Utah Theatre Ballet
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Abigale Perry
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Kaidence Vance
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Lindsey Bingham
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Mercedes Stout
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Morgan Reid
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Utah Theatre Ballet 2
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Leah Frandsen
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Naomi Galke |
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Paisley Crookston |
Alyssa Bingham |
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Talmage Child
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Andrea Holker |
Brooklyn Thompson
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to...
*Our incredible faculty: Juliana Vorkink Martin, Hannah Hurd, Sharlee Peay, Lisa Vorkink, Madyson Wurtzbacher, Kalise Child, Shelley Rollins, Erin White, Jessi Salter, Tali Vorkink and Carole Bingham
*All of our parents, parent volunteers, chaperones and backstage helpers
*Lighting Designer: Riley Merrill
*Sound Engineer: Blake Alonzo
*Rail Operator: Daisy Bolanos
*Head Costume Designer and Seamstress: Nikki Stout
*Stage and Production Manager: Lisa Vorkink
*Hallway Manager: GeriLynn Vorkink
*Volunteer Managers: Carolyn Nottingham and Ashley Chappell
*Volunteer Coordinator: Carole Bingham
*Floor installation: Mike Martin
*Videographer: Matt Hepworth
*Photographer: Sharlee Peay Photography
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Event Manager: Tyler Smith
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Technical Director: Doug Parkin
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center staff
*ArtTix staff
Special thanks to...
*Our incredible faculty: Juliana Vorkink Martin, Hannah Hurd, Sharlee Peay, Lisa Vorkink, Madyson Wurtzbacher, Kalise Child, Shelley Rollins, Erin White, Jessi Salter, Tali Vorkink and Carole Bingham
*All of our parents, parent volunteers, chaperones and backstage helpers
*Lighting Designer: Riley Merrill
*Sound Engineer: Blake Alonzo
*Rail Operator: Daisy Bolanos
*Head Costume Designer and Seamstress: Nikki Stout
*Stage and Production Manager: Lisa Vorkink
*Hallway Manager: GeriLynn Vorkink
*Volunteer Managers: Carolyn Nottingham and Ashley Chappell
*Volunteer Coordinator: Carole Bingham
*Floor installation: Mike Martin
*Videographer: Matt Hepworth
*Photographer: Sharlee Peay Photography
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Event Manager: Tyler Smith
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Technical Director: Doug Parkin
*Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center staff
*ArtTix staff
A note from the Artistic Director
Dear families, friends, and supporters,
Welcome to our performance of Pointe CounterPointe! I am thrilled that you are in attendance to support our incredible dancers. This performance showcases our ballet academy dancers. They will be performing classical ballet repertoire inspired by classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, and Giselle, to name a few. Just like a classically trained musician will ultimately learn masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart, it is important for classically trained ballet dancers to learn 'the classics.' With a history spanning almost 500 years, there is so much to be learned from studying and dancing classical ballets. Much of ballet technique is based on traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next, and a great way to learn this is by performing classical ballet repertoire. It has been rewarding to see our dancers learn and grow from tipping their proverbial hats to many classical ballets that you will see in this performance.
In addition to classical ballet repertoire, Pointe CounterPointe features original contemporary choreography by our Contemporary Dance Director, Sharlee Peay, as well as guest choreographer Sara Judd. While West Point Ballet is a classical ballet studio through and through, I am proud of our expanding contemporary dance program. Today's ballet dancers are well-versed in classical ballet and contemporary dance. I am so happy that our dancers get the opportunity to train in both genres as they complement each other well and will set our dancers up for future success in ballet. Contemporary dance pushes the limits of a dancer's technique, as well as hones their individual artistic voice, and builds confidence in their performing abilities. For many of our dancers, this is their first-ever contemporary dance performance. You will also see two solos (or variations as we call them in ballet) performed by our graduating dancers, Lindsey Bingham and Morgan Reid. After this school year, these dancers are on to new adventures. We will miss them very much, but are grateful for everything they have contributed to West Point Ballet and the examples they have set for up and coming dancers in our program.
I would like to thank my amazing faculty for their time, talents, and energy. Their creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills are unparalleled. We would not be here without the class moms and other volunteers for contributing their time this week. I also need to recognize many members of my own family for their continued support and manpower to help these performances be successful. Thank you to my husband Mike, without whom West Point Ballet would surely not exist in any form. Finally, thank you parents for your faith in me and support of this program. This has been an amazing ride and I am looking forward to what's to come for West Point Ballet and Utah Theatre Ballet.
Enjoy the show!
Kind regards,
Juliana Vorkink Martin
Owner and Artistic Director
Dear families, friends, and supporters,
Welcome to our performance of Pointe CounterPointe! I am thrilled that you are in attendance to support our incredible dancers. This performance showcases our ballet academy dancers. They will be performing classical ballet repertoire inspired by classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, and Giselle, to name a few. Just like a classically trained musician will ultimately learn masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart, it is important for classically trained ballet dancers to learn 'the classics.' With a history spanning almost 500 years, there is so much to be learned from studying and dancing classical ballets. Much of ballet technique is based on traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next, and a great way to learn this is by performing classical ballet repertoire. It has been rewarding to see our dancers learn and grow from tipping their proverbial hats to many classical ballets that you will see in this performance.
In addition to classical ballet repertoire, Pointe CounterPointe features original contemporary choreography by our Contemporary Dance Director, Sharlee Peay, as well as guest choreographer Sara Judd. While West Point Ballet is a classical ballet studio through and through, I am proud of our expanding contemporary dance program. Today's ballet dancers are well-versed in classical ballet and contemporary dance. I am so happy that our dancers get the opportunity to train in both genres as they complement each other well and will set our dancers up for future success in ballet. Contemporary dance pushes the limits of a dancer's technique, as well as hones their individual artistic voice, and builds confidence in their performing abilities. For many of our dancers, this is their first-ever contemporary dance performance. You will also see two solos (or variations as we call them in ballet) performed by our graduating dancers, Lindsey Bingham and Morgan Reid. After this school year, these dancers are on to new adventures. We will miss them very much, but are grateful for everything they have contributed to West Point Ballet and the examples they have set for up and coming dancers in our program.
I would like to thank my amazing faculty for their time, talents, and energy. Their creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills are unparalleled. We would not be here without the class moms and other volunteers for contributing their time this week. I also need to recognize many members of my own family for their continued support and manpower to help these performances be successful. Thank you to my husband Mike, without whom West Point Ballet would surely not exist in any form. Finally, thank you parents for your faith in me and support of this program. This has been an amazing ride and I am looking forward to what's to come for West Point Ballet and Utah Theatre Ballet.
Enjoy the show!
Kind regards,
Juliana Vorkink Martin
Owner and Artistic Director
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Looking for affordable and sustainable dancewear? Look no further than Tutulist!
Tutulist is an online platform where dancers and dance enthusiasts can buy and sell new and gently used dance apparel. With a wide variety of options from big-name brands and smaller, up-and-coming designers, Tutulist offers a unique selection of dancewear at thrift shop prices.
Dancers at West Point Ballet can enjoy 15% off all Tutulist Encore Orders by using the code "WPB15" at checkout.