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3west hartford’s premier ballet CompanySaturday, april 20 at 2pmSunday, april 21 at 11am* & 3pm*sensory-friendly performanceThe Maxwell M. and Ruth R. Belding TheaterThe Bushnell Performing Arts Center166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106Artistic Direction Stephanie DattellasChoreography Stephanie DattellasMusic A compilation of music from classicalballets and composers including:Coppélia - Léo DelibesGaîté Parisienne - Jacques OenbachLa Bayadère - Ludwig MinkusLe Corsaire - Léo DelibesSwan Lake - Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyRehearsal Director Emily Aubrey SilvaStarring Jo-ann BurkeSarah BerglundZane WindersOn the cover: Jo-ann Burke in Snow White 2024 | Photo by Thomas GiroirGraphic Design by Laurel Graphic Design | Background illustration: Dreamstime.com
BALLET THEATRE COMPANY 20 Jeerson Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110860-570-0440 • dance@dancebtc.org • www.dancebtc.orgBallet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organizationsnow white

4funders & SPONSORSBALLET THEATRE COMPANY is sponsored in part by PARTNERSHIPS MAKE DANCE ACCESSIBLE BTC is grateful for the generosity of our donors who collectively help to build this growing organization one season at a time. Your investment to create stunning ballet performances, fund programs and support job opportunities will grant you access to unique opportunities for brand recognition and art experiences.Nancy Compton e Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Truste Robert and Francine Goldfarb Family FundEdgemere FoundationAhearn Family FoundationEnsworth Charitable Truste Petit Family Foundation e George A. and Grace L. Long Foundatione Betty Knox Foundatione Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundatione John and Kelly Hartman FoundationThe Maximilian E. & Marion O. Homan Foundation

5SPONSORSseason sponsorlead sponsorLaurLaurGraphic Designcommunity sponsorpartner sponsor

6the production team Artistic Director Stephanie DattellasChoreography Stephanie DattellasRehearsal Director Emily SilvaRehearsal Coach Anna LaghezzaProduction Manager Megan O’BrienProduction Assistant Sam OravitsLighting Design Samuel BiondolilloLighting Supervisor Julia KelleyScenic Design Jacob SikorskiStage Manager Alden FournierAssistant Stage Manager Alison GreeneHead Costume Design Pat Ubaldi NurnbergerOther Costume Design Tracy Dorman, Catherine SavinoSeamstresses Tracy Dorman, Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger, Sibley Morosco, Darby Newsome, Amanda Smith, Marti Simmons, Andrea UsamiHeadpiece Design Heidi UsamiMirror DesignMirror Structural DesignMirror Fabrication Mirror Projection Videography Jacob SikorskiDavid QuakenbushDenman JamesPaddock Productions Prop Design Kate Wizeman, Megan O'Brien, Eric BrummittGraphic Designer Laurel HoskinsHead Chaperone Kelley Geller, Karla Kress-BoyleBoutique Coordinator Monica WhalenPhotography Tracy Dorman, Thomas Giroir, Michela Semenza, Kai WhalenVideography Peter Cofrancesco, Creation DreamAdditional thanks goes to the many parents and volunteers for their tireless support of Ballet Theatre Company’s production of Snow White.Thank you to our foundation supporters, business sponsors, and patrons.A special thank you to Nancy Compton, Robert and Francine Goldfarb, and David & Linda Roth, for funding the Magic Mirror as seen in Snow White.

7PROLOGUEDuring a winter snowfall, a Queen sits sewing by an open window. She accidentally pricks her nger with her needle, causing three drops of blood to drip onto the freshly fallen, white snow. She then says to herself, “How I wish that I had a daughter that had skin white as snow, lips red as blood, and hair as black as ebony.” A short while later, the queen gives birth to a baby daughter whom she names Snow White. Tragically, the queen passes away during childbirth.SNOW WHITE’S GARDENMany years later, the courtyard garden awakens to Snow White’s loving attention. She is surrounded by owers and her adoring bunnies, bluebirds, and butteries. In the garden, she unexpectedly meets a handsome stranger. They spend the day together before regrettably parting as dusk falls.EVIL QUEEN’S LAIR:THE QUEEN SUMMONS THE HUNTSMANSnow White’s stepmother, who took reign as the kingdom's queen after marrying Snow White’s father, consults her Magic Mirror to determine who is the fairest in the land. Expecting to hear herself declared the fairest, she is outraged when the Mirror reveals that Snow White is, indeed, the fairest of them all. The Queen sends her sirens to summon the Huntsman, and orders him to take Snow White into the forest and kill her.THE HUNTSMAN’S QUESTThe Huntsman greets Snow White in the Garden and convinces her to travel into the forest with every intention of completing his order by the Queen. However, her happy innocence overcomes him, and he nds that he is unable to take her life. Instead, he sends her deeper into the forest. As night falls, it grows dark and Snow White is frightened. She continues past terrifying sights until the morning light slowly appears, revealing a friendly-looking cottage.THE DWARFS’ COTTAGESnow White enters the cottage and nds no one home. Snow White tidies up the cottage and puts dinner on the stove before climbing into a plush bed to rest. The Dwarfs, the residents of the cottage, return home and awaken her. Delighted to have a guest, they introduce themselves: Brainy, Smiley, Timid, Snoozy, Sniy, Grouchy and Muzzy.synopsis

8synopsissynopsisEVIL QUEEN’S LAIR:THE SCARF WITCH TRANSFORMATIONBack at the castle, the Queen once again consults the Mirror, only to hear that Snow White still lives, sheltered by Dwarfs deep in the forest. The Queen disguises herself as a beautiful modiste selling handmade scarves and sets o for the Dwarfs’ cottage. IN THE FOREST WITH SNOW WHITE AND THE SCARF WITCHIn the forest outside the cottage, the modiste (Scarf Witch) enchants Snow White with beautiful scarves of dierent fabrics and patterns. After the modiste convinces Snow White to try on one of her designs, she secures the scarf tightly around Snow White, who, overcome by its evil magic, loses her breath. The Dwarfs return home to nd her lying on the ground and hastily unravel the scarf to revive Snow White. EVIL QUEEN’S LAIR:THE COMB WITCH TRANSFORMATIONUpon returning to her castle, the Queen learns that Snow White escaped the magic scarf. She decides to return to the cottage, this time disguised as a Merchant Woman, selling ornate jewelry and combs.IN THE FOREST WITH SNOW WHITE AND THE COMB WITCHThe Merchant Woman (Comb Witch) shows Snow White a beautiful comb and places it in her hair. Snow White is quickly overcome by its evil spell and passes out. When the Dwarfs return home, they nd Snow White lying in the grass. The Dwarfs remove the comb and she is released from its power. Worried about not leaving her alone, the Dwarfs draw straws to see who will stay to protect Snow White. Muzzy draws the shortest straw, so he stays behind as the rest go o to work. EVIL QUEEN’S LAIR:THE APPLE WITCH TRANSFORMATIONThe Queen again learns that Snow White still lives. In a fury, she ips through the pages of her wicked spellbook in search of a spell that Snow White and the Dwarfs won’t be able to thwart. The Queen discovers a spell for a poisonous apple and cackles with glee. With a shiny, very poisonous apple that looks too delicious for Snow White to resist, she disguises herself as a peasant woman and sets o to the Dwarfs’ cottage.

9synopsissynopsisIN THE FOREST WITH SNOW WHITE AND THE APPLE WITCHMuzzy and Snow White are enjoying a lovely afternoon in the meadow outside the cottage. The Queen’s sirens slip sleeping powder into his drink and unwittingly, he falls asleep. Without a dwarf to protect her, the peasant woman (apple witch) convinces the unsuspecting Snow White to take a bite of a beautiful, shiny, poisonous apple. SNOW WHITE IS LAID TO RESTThe Dwarfs again return to nd Snow White on the ground, but are unable to wake her. Furious with Muzzy, they confront him, only to nd that he was tricked with a sleeping potion. Saddened, they prepare a beautiful resting place and say goodbye to Snow White. Muzzy sneaks o in shame. VILLAGE OF THE PRINCEIn the market square, the villagers are buying and selling their wares. Muzzy enters and asks help from the locals to nd the Prince. When Muzzy has almost lost hope, the Prince arrives, and Muzzy explains the situation, requesting his help. THE KISS SCENEFollowing Muzzy, the Prince is led to Snow White, who he immediately recognizes as the lovely young girl from the Garden. He lovingly takes her hand, and much to everyone’s delight, Snow White awakens! True love has broken the spell of the poisonous apple! THE EVIL QUEEN BEGS FORGIVENESSDistraught, the Queen arrives and seeks forgiveness. The Prince and Snow White refuse, causing the Queen to disappear forever in a pu of smoke. THE WEDDING SCENESnow White and her Prince celebrate their wedding and they live happily ever after. Illustrations by Soa Brummitt

10snow whiteACT IGarden SceneSnow White Jo-ann Burke Flowers Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, Hunter James*, Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Bunnies Elora Kucinskas, Sonia Molina, Emily Suprenant, Sophia Vincent, Hannah Winiarski, Lilly Winterberg Lily Bernstein*, Rowan Geller*, Taylor Greenwood*Mama Bluebird Sarah McCahill Abigale Bilodeau*Baby Bluebirds Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Alyssa Greenwood, Ellery Labinski, Anna WebbEmily Suprenant*Butteries Elizabeth van Heerden, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe Simons, Isabella WarshawPrince Zane Winders*Understudy

11snow whiteevil queen's lairSirens Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, Hunter James* Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Evil Queen Sarah Berglund Isabella Warshaw*Huntsman Gennaro della RagioneThe Huntsman’s QuesTSnow White Jo-ann Burke Huntsman Gennaro della RagioneThorns Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth WindnagleCottage SceneSnow White Jo-ann BurkeThe Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller**Understudy

12snow whiteEvil Queen’s Lair 2Evil Queen Sarah Berglund Isabella Warshaw*Sirens Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, Hunter James*, Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Scarf Witch Abigale Bilodeau Outside the CottageSnow White Jo-ann BurkeScarf Witch Abigale BilodeauThe Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller**Understudy

13snow whiteEvil Queen’s Lair 3Sirens Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, Hunter James*, Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Evil Queen Sarah Berglund Isabella Warshaw*Comb Witch Zoe SimonsIsabella Warshaw*Outside the Cottage 2Snow White Jo-ann Burke Comb Witch Zoe Simons Isabella Warshaw*The Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller**Understudy

14snow whiteEvil Queen’s Lair 4 Evil Queen Sarah Berglund Isabella Warshaw*Sirens Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, Hunter James*, Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Apple Witch Elizabeth van Heerden *Emily Aubrey SilvaGathering Berries & FlowersMuzzy Addison CirilloSnow White Jo-ann BurkeSirens Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Elizabeth WindnagleOutside the Cottage 3Snow White Jo-ann Burke Apple Witch Elizabeth van Heerden Emily Aubrey Silva*The Seven Dwarfs: Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller**Understudy

15snow white*UnderstudyThe FuneralSnow White Jo-ann BurkeBunnies Elora Kucinskas, Sonia Molina, Emily Suprenant, Sophia Vincent, Hannah Winiarski, Lilly Winterberg Lily Bernstein*, Rowan Geller*, Taylor Greenwood*Baby Bluebirds Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Alyssa Greenwood, Ellery Labinski, Anna Webb Emily Suprenant*The Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller*ACT iiVillage SceneVillage Quartet Abigale Bilodeau, Elizabeth van Heerden,Sarah McCahill, Zoe SimonsVillage Men L. James O’Gilvie, Gennaro della Ragione, Damien Snow, Asher Taylor-DawsonYoung Village Children Nivadita Arulampalam, Rowan Geller, Taylor Greenwood, Mary WizemanVillage Children A Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Aria Greenbaum, Ava Johnson, Riya Parekh Abiageal Boyle*, Alyssa Greenwood*Village Corps Jade Bello, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Leah Devor*, Soa Wargo*Village Children B Mary Fournier, Mack Raissian, Anna WebbVillage Pas de Quatre Gennaro Della Ragione, Emily Aubrey Silva, Damien Snow, Isabella Warshaw Zoe Simons*, Elizabeth van Heerden*Prince Zane WindersMuzzy Addison Cirillo

16snow whiteThe Kiss Scene - Snow White Awakens Snow White Jo-ann BurkeBunnies Elora Kucinskas, Sonia Molina, Emily Suprenant, Sophia Vincent, Hannah Winiarski, Lilly Winterberg Lily Bernstein*, Rowan Geller*, Taylor Greenwood*Baby Bluebirds Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Alyssa Greenwood, Ellery Labinski, Anna Webb Emily Suprenant*The Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller*The Queen Asks ForgivenessEvil Queen Sarah Berglund, *Isabella WarshawSnow White Jo-ann BurkePrince Zane Winders*Understudy

17snow whiteThe Wedding Flowers Jade Bello, Leah Devor, Nupur Sondhi, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth Windnagle Quinlan Greenbaum*, *Hunter James*, *Emelia Martinez*, Ella Nunez*Mama Bluebird Sarah McCahillAbigale Bilodeau*Butteries Elizabeth van Heerden, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe Simons, Isabella WarshawBaby Bluebirds Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Alyssa Greenwood, Ellery Labinski, Anna Webb Emily Suprenant*Bunnies Elora Kucinskas, Sonia Molina, Emily Suprenant, Sophia Vincent, Hannah Winiarski, Lilly Winterberg Lily Bernstein*, Rowan Geller*, Taylor Greenwood*Snow White Jo-ann BurkePrince Zane WindersThe Seven Dwarfs Brainy - Ella NunezGrouchy - Emelia MartinezSmiley - Hunter JamesTimid - Ellory Maynard-ByronSniy - Nicole TheraultSnoozy - Quinlan GreenbaumMuzzy - Addison Cirillo Abiageal Boyle*, Emerson Geller*The EndIllustrations by Soa Brummitt

18 In 1999, Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) was a small ballet company putting on one Spring performance per year. Within twenty-ve years, it has grown exponentially to become Connecticut’s leading ballet organization.BTC was founded to produce professional dance productions for public enjoyment. Since 1999, the organization has grown to become a community leader in making dance accessible. BTC has ensured that dance is accessible to children and their families who faced nancial hardship by hosting free performances and after-school dance classes. This mission would later evolve into its Community Enrichment Program. BTC also trains the next generation of ballet dancers through its distinguished School of Ballet Theatre Company.Season innovation becomes traditionBallet Theatre Company Celebrates 25 years!To learn more, scan the code or visit www.dancebtc.org/btc-celebrates-25-years

19BTC leadershipSTEPHANIE DATTELLASArtistic & Managing DirectorEMILY AUBREY SILVARehearsal DirectorANNA LAGHEZZACompany RepetiteurELIZABETH VAN HEERDENSchool AdministratorABIGALE BILODEAUCommunity EnrichmentLAUREL HOSKINSGraphicsMARIA TEREZIA BALOGHArtistic AdvisorPAUL MEJIAArtistic AdvisorDEREK BROCKINGTONResident ChoreographerPAT NURNBERGERHead Costume DesignerMEGAN O’BRIENProduction ManagerSAM ORAVITSProduction AssistantJACOB SIKORSKIScenic DesignerSAMUEL BIONDOLILLOLighting DesignerTRACY DORMANWardrobeExecutive Director EmeritusRead about our team at www.dancebtc.org/leadership-and-team

Portraits by Thomas Giroir20BTC dancers Season 25 Company ArtistsJo-ann BurkeWetherseld, CTElizabeth van HeerdenCape Town, South AfricaEmily Aubrey SilvaSandown, NHZoe SimonsSan Rafael, CA Isabella WarshawSeattle, WASarah BerglundDallas, TXAbigale BilodeauNorth Reading, MA Sarah McCahillBurlington, CTGuest Resident DancerTo learn more about our dancers, visit www.dancebtc.org/company-dancersJo-ann Burke as Snow White | Photo by Tracy Dorman

21guest dancers & performersZane WindersFirst State Ballet TheatrePrinceDamien SnowGuest ArtistVillage SoloistGennaro Della RagioneGuest ArtistHuntsman/Village SoloistTo learn more about the dancers, visit www.dancebtc.org/company-dancersL. James O’GilvieUniversity of HartfordVillagerAsher Taylor-DawsonNew England Ballet TheatreVillager

22BTC dancersJade Bello Nupur Sondhi Eva Speranza Hailey WankierSoa Wargo Kai Whalen Elizabeth Windnagle Leah DevorApprenticeQuinlan GreenbaumApprenticeHunter JamesApprenticeEmelia MartinezApprenticeElla NunezApprenticeJunior Corps de BalletLearn more at www.dancebtc.org/junior-corps-de-ballet

23BTC board of directors Ashleigh Martin, ChairBarbara Laurain, Vice ChairEric Brummitt, SecretaryAlexa Berk-KingBob CarrTracy DormanCamille HudsonTom PolowyJane OwenDoug Eicher, EmeritusLisa Greene, EmeritusKama Giedra, EmeritusTo learn more, please email us at dance@dancebtc.orgDo You Have a Passion for the Performing Arts?The BTC Board is a collection of diverse individuals from the Hartford area with wide-ranging backgrounds and careers, but one shared vision: to bring top-notch dance performances and education to our community. We are always seeking new Board members and encourage interested members with a passion for the performing arts to contact us.

Lindsey Donnell (Dance Theatre of Harlem) in BTC's Cinderella, Season 24 | Photo by Thomas Giroir24join BTC encore societyBecoming a member of the Encore Society is the best way to support BTC and get perks for your patronage. With an annual donation of $100 or more, you are welcomed into the Encore Society membership program for the entire 2023-2024 Season. Your gift will support BTC’s professional company artists, special guest stars, and craftsman’s labor for the creation of professional theater productions, including scenery and costumes, as well as making performances accessible to our community through our Sensory-Friendly performances. Consider a special $250 donation to celebrate BTC’s 25th anniversary.Your chosen contribution amount will welcome you into one of BTC’s four benefactor Circles: � Director Circle ($1000+)� Principal Circle ($500 +)� Soloist Circle ($250 +) - Honorary 25th Anniversary Circle!� Corps de Ballet Circle ($100 +)To learn more and donate, visithttps://dancebtc.org/encore-society or scan the code

25BTC encore society membersDirector Circle Lori and Roger AubreyGail BreslowEric BrummittNancy ComptonStephanie Dattellas Tracy DormanDoug Eicher and Bonnie MillsFrancine and Bob GoldfarbLisa and Tim GreeneBrook and Erin HazeltonGary and Pat NurnbergerBernard and Nancy PelletierWilliam Petit Jr.Tom PolowyMichele PrizioDavid and Linda RothMichael RutherfordJohn and Kate Webb Principal CircleSteven AbbottAlexa Berk-KingAndy BessetteCarl and Chris DattellasKama GiedraJennifer GrewJohn and Leslie HarrisPenny and Gary HutchinsonThank you to our Season 25 Encore Society Members for your support

26BTC encore society members Soloist CircleJessica BellPamela and Bob CarrMiao ChuMichelle DattellasDiane DavidsonMichael and Lynda EmardJosh GageKelley and Jason GellerSean HarrisBill and Donna HeerdtBonnie HoskinsDiana and Denman JamesPhilip JulianiBarbara LaurainMeghan and Ariel MartinezGrace NapolitanoBronwyn and Freddy Rolon Corps de Ballet CircleBrian and Amanda BagleyRaymond BlissStefani Corsi-TravaliAshley DattellasMike and Karen DiglioZac and Kelsey EllisRobin FlorenceRob and Claire FournierEllen GrewSean HarrisRyan and Kristine HarrisLaurel Hoskins and Stephen PevarMichelle JonesAshleigh MartinPaola Martinez McdonaldMarianne MuellerJohanna PallerJason PhilibinJeremiah QuinlanMichael Quintana and Sarah LohBeth RosenbergDaniel and Megan Ryan Lynn and Andy SimonsTiany SmetakScott and Nara WargoFrancine Sue WatermanMary and Doug Wright

27The School of Ballet Theatre Company (SBTC) is the officialschool of Ballet Theatre Company (BTC), offering classes forstudents ages 3 to adult, from beginner to advanced levels.Its carefully-constructed curriculum emphasizes strongtechnique, proper alignment, musicality, and expression. Through a faculty of distinguished professionals, its balletinstructors incorporate the best of the French, Italian, andRussian training methods in a nurturing and supportiveclassroom environment that fosters the development ofyoung artists. Classes include: Creative Movement, Ballet, Boys Ballet,Adult Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Contemporary, and Jazz. SBTC offers open enrollment. Join us today!For more information about ourclasses, tuition, school policies, andmore email school@dancebtc.orgor visit us online at dancebtc.org.The School of Ballet Theatre Company (SBTC) is the ocial school of Ballet Theatre Company (BTC), oering classes for students ages 3 to adult, from beginner to advanced levels. Its carefully-constructed curriculum emphasizes strong technique, proper alignment, musicality, and expression. Through a faculty of distinguished professionals, its ballet instructors incorporate the best of the French, Italian, and Russian training methods in a nurturing and supportive classroom environment that fosters the development of young artists.Classes include: Creative Movement, Ballet, Boys Ballet, Adult Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Contemporary, and Jazz. SBTC oers open enrollment. Join us today!For more information about our classes, tuition, school policies, and more, email school@dancebtc.org or visit us online at dancebtc.org.

28photo: Walt JedziniakSummer IntensivesFor ages 3 thru Pre-ProfessionalJune 17-September 6, 202420 Jeerson Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 | 860-570-0440 | school@dancebtc.org Ballet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organizationSUMMER CLASSESVARIATION INTENSIVE Ages 14-181:1 coaching with SBTC professionalHALFDAY INTENSIVE Ages 818Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet RepertoireMINI INTENSIVE (Ages 3-7)Ballet, choreography and crafts!BALLET BOOTCAMP (Ages 10+)Ballet, Pointe, exibility, conditioning, and nutritionScan the code to learn more and register or visit www.dancebtc.org/summer-2024

Photo: Photo by Tracy Dorman   is A Children’s Ballet?BTC oers schools the opportunity to take a eld trip to the theater to experiencean abbreviated version of story-book ballet classics. The one hour performanceis oered exclusively to children in CT. Students who attend also interact withprofessional artists including dancers, lighting designers, scenic designers andmore. To date, BTC has partnered with The Bushnell to oer a eld trip to the theaterto host over 800 children to see the ballet.This 25th Season, an abbreviated performance of BTC’s The Nutcracker and original production of Snow White have been oered to CT public schools.Performances•  A Children’s Ballet: The Nutcracker, December 1, 2023 at 10:00am •  A Children’s Ballet: Snow White, April 19, 2024 at 10:00amBookingTeachers who are interested in attending A Children’s Ballet performances should book directly online. Tickets are $10/student. For every 20 tickets purchased, oneeducator/teacher is free.Find out more and book your eld trip at www.dancebtc.org/a-childrens-balletConnecticut students take a eld trip to The Bushnell theater!Special thanksto theThe Robert and MargaretPatricelli Family Foundationfor their support ofA Children's Ballet

30BTC is thrilled to oer “The Sensory-Friendly Ballet.” This initiative oers Connecticut families the opportunity to experience BTC’s performances of The Nutcracker (December) and Snow White (April) at The Bushnell. All are welcome!The Sensory-Friendly performances provide a safe, judgment-free, relaxed environment for those who have sensory or other types of challenges that may make them feel uncomfortable at a “typical” performance. Music and on stage sounds are lowered, low level lighting is maintained for the audience and when warranted, adjustments to the production are made to ensure everyone’s comfort. Last season, over 400 families enjoyed this special production run of The Nutcracker and Cinderella at The Bushnell. With your nancial support we can continue to oer this opportunity for many years to follow. Visit dancebtc.org or click here to donate!"This is the rst time our entire family will see the show and that means more to us than I can say."Amy MessingerWest Hartford ResidentThe 2024 Sensory-Friendly performance of Snow White is sponsored in part by:

31BTC partners with the Miracle League of CT to oer Everybody Dance Now (EDN), an adaptive dance programEDN provides dancers of all abilities and ages the opportunity to express themselves through movement, despite their physical and emotional limitations. EDN is designed to develop self-esteem and self-expression, improve mobility and tness, build cognitive abilities, and give participants the experience of performing live.Through EDN, over 100 children with all types of exceptionalities have been able to express themselves through dance since its startup in 2018.Visit www.dancebtc.org/everybody-dance-now for more information.

pointe shoe patronage Many thanks to Pointe Shoe Patron GOAL: BTC seeks to raise $10,000 to provide pointe shoes for its dancers for the entire Season 25. This funding will cover shoes for 16 total performances and the accompanying rehearsals. BTC’s dancers use 1-2 pairs of pointe shoes per week. Retailing at between $75 and $150 a pair, pointe shoes can pose a serious nancial barrier. With the help of our Pointe Shoe Fund and generous donors like you, we are able to subsidize the cost of pointe shoes for our artists and select students. Made by hand with satin, glue, and leather, each pointe shoe is created with care and precision. With over a hundred brands and styles, each shoe is designed to break down and mold to a dancer’s foot, allowing for those breathtaking moments we see on stage during BTC performances.Hardworking pointe shoes don’t last long. Some pairs will only last a single performance; others one week of rehearsals, or at most two. While we are proud of our eorts to increase pointe shoe funds for our dancers year after year, our goal is to establish a robust fund that will allow us to completely alleviate pointe shoe costs for all dancers under contract.click here to donate to the pointe shoe fundJo-ann Burke, BTC Company Dancer | Photo: Thomas Giroir32https://www.dancebtc.org/pointe-shoe-patronage

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