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The NutcrackerChoreography by stephanie dattellasdecember 1-3 11 am sensory-friendly performanceThe Bushnell, hartford Le th Holida Magi Begi!Ballet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization | www.dancebtc.org
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1west hartford’s premier ballet CompanyFriday, december 1 at 7pm Saturday, december 2 at 2pm & 7pm Sunday, december 3 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 Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyBonn Classical Philharmonic &Heribert BeisselStarring Maya PineiroAshton RoxanderNupur SondhiJo-ann BurkeOn the cover: BTC Company Dancers, The Nutcracker 2023 | Photo by Thomas Giroir Graphic Design by Laurel Graphic Design | Background illustration: Dreamstime.comTHE USE OF CAMERA, VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITEDPlease silence audio devices BALLET THEATRE COMPANY 20 Jeerson Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 860-570-0440 • dance@dancebtc.org • www.dancebtc.orgBallet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organizationthe nutcracker
2funders & SPONSORSTHE NUTCRACKER 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.e Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable TrustEnsworth Charitable Truste William & Alice Mortensen FoundationDavenport Hatch FoundationHenry Hall Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trusteee Petit Family Foundation e George A. and Grace L. Long FoundationAhearn Family Foundatione John and Kelly Hartman Foundatione Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family FoundationThe Maximilian E. & Marion O. Homan Foundation
3SPONSORSseason sponsorlead sponsorpartner sponsorcommunity sponsorLaurLaurGraphic Design
4the prodution team Artistic Director Stephanie DattellasChoreography Stephanie DattellasAdditional Choreographyfor The Battle Scene Jolet Creary Grand Pas de Deux George BalanchineRehearsal Director Emily SilvaRehearsal Coach Anna LaghezzaProduction Manager Megan O’BrienProduction Assistant Sam OravitsLighting Design Samuel BiondolilloScenic Design Jacob SikorskiElectrical Supervisor David OrlandoStage Manager Erica NelsonHead 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 UsamiGrowing Christmas Tree Design Jacob Sikorski; Painting by Cobalt Studios, Fabrication by Philadelphia Scenic WorksProp Design Imperial Decorating & Upholstering of West Hartford, Eric Brummitt, Sean Harris, David Hubbard, Megan Klamert, Jennifer McAfee, Omar Schrayter, Geeta SandbergMother Ginger Design Rob Fournier, Monica Whalen, Kate Wizeman, Kelley GellerGraphic Designer Laurel HoskinsGraphics Intern Soa BrummittHead Chaperone Kerri RaissianBoutique Coordinator Monica WhalenPhotography Tracy Dorman, Thomas Giroir, 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 The Nutcracker.Thank you to our foundation supporters, our business sponsors, and to our patrons.
5synopsissynopsisACT 1The Party SceneOn Christmas Eve, families travel to the Stahlbaums’ house for a holiday party. The house is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and Clara and her brother Fritz are eager to greet their friends and family. Party parents and children enjoy a happy celebration full of dancing and mingling that is only ever so often interrupted by Cousin Phineas causing mischief. Clara’s Godmother Drosselmeyer, a jolly toymaker, arrives at the party bringing magic tricks and wonder. She presents two dancing dolls; one, a replica of West Hartford’s historic gure, Noah Webster, and accompanying him, his Blue Back Speller Ballerina to entertain the guests. She then presents gifts to all of the children at the party, surprising Clara and Fritz with two beautiful wooden Nutcracker dolls of their very own. Clara and Fritz’s friends enjoy using the Nutcrackers to share a treat of nuts until Cousin Phineas breaks Clara’s beloved new gift. Drosselmeyer xes the broken wooden doll and Clara, Fritz, and their friends enjoy dancing with their gifts. Clara’s grandfather, an eager dancer, takes the spotlight with his frantic but loving wife as they share a holiday jig. The party guests leave saying goodnight to the Stahlbaums and Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum send Clara and Fritz o to bed.The Clock Strikes MidnightDrosselmeyer appears, casting her magic touch to the Nutcracker doll that had been left under the Christmas tree. Clara, remembering where her beloved doll was left, returns to the party room and falls asleep with her doll in her arms under the light of the Christmas tree. She then begins to dream.In Clara’s dream, two mice enter the room and try to steal Clara’s beloved doll. After an unsuccessful attempt, they summon ten of their mouse friends to help, leaving Clara distraught. Shortly after the mice depart, Godmother Drosselmeyer appears to nd Clara very upset. Relieved to see her Godmother, Clara explains she is worried about her Nutcracker. Drosselmeyer reassures Clara that she is prepared for any adventures ahead, alongside her trusty Nutcracker, who will become a valiant soldier. Clara is doubtful of her own abilities at rst, but Godmother Drosselmeyer is condent that Clara will be a worthy leader. Moments later, Drosselmeyer begins to work her magic in the party room. The furniture moves, and the Christmas tree begins to grow to twice its size! Drosselmeyer tells Clara that there will be a battle and helps prepare her by transforming her nightgowns into battle ready outts before she departs. The Battle Scene The Nutcracker, now taller than Clara and Fritz, enters with his wooden toy soldiers to ght o the Mouse King and his breakdancing battalion. The battle ends with the Mouse King defeated and Clara’s Nutcracker doll badly wounded. Clara, inconsolable, is surprised when Drosselmeyer enters once again, xing her Nutcracker doll. This time, however, Drosselmeyer transforms him into a handsome Cavalier. The Cavalier thanks her for her help in the battle and welcomes her to accompany him on a journey. Clara accepts his oer and together they set o to the Land of the Snow.
6synopsissynopsisLand of SnowClara and her Cavalier are greeted by the Snow King and Queen and their dancing snowakes in a winter wonderland. The Snow King and Queen then send Clara and the Cavalier to the wonderful Land of the Sweets in a sleigh drawn by magical reindeer. ACT 2Land of the SweetsOn their journey, Clara and the Cavalier are transxed by a bed of budding owers and candy elves, who direct them to a dreamy land of sweets. The two are welcomed into the Land of the Sweets by the Dew Drop Fairy, who inquires about their travels to her kingdom. The Cavalier tells the Dew Drop Fairy about his daring battle with the Mouse King and how Clara’s belief and a little magic brought him back to life.The Dew Drop Fairy, impressed with both of their courageous eorts, invites Clara and the Cavalier to prolong their visit and enjoy several dances and treats in their honor. Clara and the Cavalier graciously agree, and soon nd themselves dazzled by the sweet and Spicy Hot Chocolate. Soon after, they are greeted by Mrs. Pot and join her for a festive tea party. Even Captain Cappuccino has returned home from his travels at sea just in time to greet Clara and the Cavalier, and he shares an enchanting dance with his adoring love, Ms. Macchiato. Madame Macaron presents her ensemble of sweet, scrumptious meringue, the enthusiastic Peppermints ll the kingdom with joy and confection, and the darling Mother Ginger and her Gingerbread Cookies dance for Clara and the Cavalier. Finally, the Dew Drop Fairy summons her owers to oer a beautiful waltz. Clara’s Transformation & Grand Pas De DeuxThe Dew Drop Fairy then leads Clara to a magical box covered in a blanket of owers and asks her to step inside. With the magic from her wand, the Dew Drop Fairy fullls Clara’s ultimate dream, transforming her into the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her Cavalier greets her, and together they dance amongst the glistening stars. Before she leaves, all those who dwell in the Land of the Sweets bid Clara goodbye and soon fade away.Christmas MorningClara, drowsy and confused, wakes on Christmas morning and realizes that her journey was all but a dream.
7the nutcracker ACT 1Christmas EveParty guests travel to the house of the Stahlbaums with treats and smilesChristmas Tree Adults Hayden NoeIsabella WarshawSnowman Children Abigail Hintz, Hunter James, Emelia Martinez, Riya ParekhSnowman Parent Hayden NoeCousin Phineas Heather VothSnowball Fight Children Quinlan Greenbaum, Emelia MartinezNewspaper Reader Dashawn DavisHappy Snow Shoveler Nicholas FortenbachPrissy Mother Jo-ann BurkePrissy Daughters Hunter James, Julianne TiuFrantic Children Quinlan Greenbaum, Ava Johnson, Riya ParekhWorried Mother Emily Aubrey SilvaWorried Mother’s Children Aria Greenbaum, Julia Ryan, Nicole TheraultGingerbread Mother Zoe SimonsGrandparents Sarah Berglund, Lamaree Wilson-RobinsonPresents Child Hunter JamesSled #1 Dashawn Davis, Isla SandbergSled #2 Nicholas Fortenbach, Olivia OrtizDrosselmeyer Hailey Wankier*Understudy
8the nutcrackerThe Party SceneParty parents and children enjoy a happy holiday celebrationMother Elizabeth van HeerdenFather Derek BrockingtonClara Nupur SondhiFritz Eva SperanzaEmelia Martinez*Maids Leah Devor, Sophia Furbush, Soa WargoClara’s Friends Aria Greenbaum, Hunter James, Nicole Therault, Ava JohnsonAluel Bona*Fritz’s Friends Quinlan Greenbaum, Emelia Martinez, Riya Parekh, Heather VothStella Guggina*Cousin Phineas Heather VothHunter James*Grandma Sarah BerglundGrandpa Lamaree Wilson-RobinsonParty Adult Women Jo-ann Burke, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe Simons, Isabella WarshawParty Adult Men Dashawn Davis, Nicholas Fortenbach, Hayden Noe, Luis OcaranzaPetite Party Children Abigail Hintz, Olivia Ortiz, Julia Ryan, Isla Sandberg, Julianne TiuDrosselmeyer Hailey WankierNoah Webster Doll Keith ReevesBlue Backed Speller Ballerina Doll Abigale BilodeauZoe Simons**Understudy
9the nutcracker The Transition SceneClara falls asleep and dreams that she shrinks to the size of a mouseThe Battle SceneThe Nutcracker and his Soldiers ght o the Mouse King and his Mice battalionDrummer Boys Henry Braun, Mack RaissianSoldiers Leah Devor, Sophia Furbush, Quinlan Greenbaum, Hunter James, Emelia Martinez, Ella Nunez, Eva Speranza, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth WindnagleJade Bello* Mouse King Dashawn DavisBig Mice Roxana Baskerville, Nicholas Fortenbach, Sam Labriola, Calvin Meyer, Lamaree Wilson-Robinson, Anthony Witherspoon Jr.Baby Mice Nivadita Arulampalam, Sadie Callahan, Adalae Dupuis, Rowan Geller, Emily Hartnett, Edie Labinski, Riley Mcafee, Sonia Molina, Olive Napolitano, Hannah Quinlan, Laurel Raissian, Eleanor StevensNutcracker Ashton RoxanderClara Nupur SondhiBaby Karate Mouse Adalae DupuisBaby Mice Nivadita Arulampalam, Sadie Callahan, Adalae Dupuis, Rowan Geller, Emily Hartnett, Edie Labinski, Riley Mcafee, Sonia Molina, Olive Napolitano, Hannah Quinlan, Laurel Raissian, Eleanor StevensDrosselmeyer Hailey Wankier*Understudy
10the nutcrackerLand of Snow Clara and her Cavalier are greeted by the Snow King and Queen and dancing snowakes in a Winter wonderlandClara Nupur SondhiDrosselmeyer Hailey WankierCavalier Ashton RoxanderSnow Queen Emily SilvaZoe Simons*Snow King Derek BrockingtonDemi-Soloist Snowakes Sarah Berglund, Jo-ann Burke, Zoe Simons, Isabella WarshawSnowakes Abigale Bilodeau, Elizabeth van Heerden,Sarah McCahill, Eva Speranza, Hailey Wankier, Soa Wargo, Kai Whalen, Elizabeth WindnagleReindeer Aluel Bona, Hunter James, Emelia Martinez, Heather VothINTERMISSION*Understudy
11the nutcracker *UnderstudyACT 2Journey to Candy MountainThe Dew Drop Fairy awakens her garden of Flower Buds on Candy Mountain in the Land of the Sweets, and the Candy Elves frolic with excitement Flower Buds Aluel Bona, Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Aria Greenbaum, Alyssa Greenwood, Stella Guggina, Ella Minto, Riya Parekh, Beth Webb, Anna Web, Ava JohnsonLucy Adams *, Amelia Persa*, Sophia Vincent*Candy Elves Sadie Callahan, Mary Fournier, Amelia Persa, Hannah Quinlan, Mack Raissian, Sophia VincentRowan Geller*, Emily Hartnett*Dew Drop FairyJo-ann Burke, Elizabeth van Heerden*Arrival at Candy MountainAlongside the sweets and treats, the Dew Drop Fairy welcomes Clara and her Cavalier to the Land of the Sweets, where they share the story of their perilous journeyDew Drop FairyJo-ann Burke, Elizabeth van Heerden*Flower CorpsSarah Berglund, Kai WhalenTeapot Hailey WankierSaucersEva Speranza, Elizabeth WindnagleMadame MacaronAbigale Bilodeau, Zoe Simons*Spicy Hot ChocolateElizabeth van Heerden, Keith Reeves, Isabella WarshawCaptain CappuccinoLuis OcaranzaMs. MacchiatoSarah McCahill, Sarah Berglund*PeppermintsDerek Brockington, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe SimonsCandy Elves Sadie Callahan, Mary Fournier, Amelia Persa, Hannah Quinlan, Mack Raissian, Sophia VincentRowan Geller*, Emily Hartnett*Reindeer Aluel Bona, Hunter James, Emelia Martinez, Heather VothClara Nupur SondhiCavalier Ashton RoxanderHeralds Aries Chun-Velez, Taylor Greenwood, Daphne Grew, Hope Grew, Abigail Hintz, Olive Napolitano, Olivia Ortiz, Julia Ryan, Julianne Tiu, Mary Wizeman
12the nutcracker*Understudy Land of the SweetsThe Sweets dance for Clara and oer her giftsSpicy Hot Chocolate Elizabeth van Heerden, Keith Reeves, Isabella WarshawTeapot Hailey WankierSaucers Eva Speranza, Elizabeth WindnagleKai Whalen*Ms. Macchiato Sarah McCahill, Sarah Berglund*Captain Cappuccino Luis OcaranzaMadame Macaron Abigale Bilodeau, Zoe Simons*Demi-Soloist Macarons Sarah Berglund, Isabella WarshawMacaron Corps Leah Devor, Eva Speranza, Soa Wargo, Elizabeth Windnagle, Kai Whalen*Peppermints Derek Brockington, Keith Reeves, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe SimonsMother Ginger Hayden NoeGingerbread Cookies Lucy Adams, Sahana Arulampalam, Abiageal Boyle, Claire Casey, Emerson Geller, Alyssa Greenwood, Stella Guggina, Ellery Labinski, Ella Minto, Emily Suprenant, Anna Webb, Beth Webb, Mack Raissian*Fox Mack RaissianThe Cookie Force Olive NapolitanoDew Drop Fairy Jo-ann Burke, Elizabeth van Heerden*Flower Demi Soloists Elizabeth van Heerden, Isabella WarshawFlower Corps Sarah Berglund, Abigale Bilodeau, Sarah McCahill, Emily Aubrey Silva, Zoe Simons, Kai WhalenJade Bello*, Nupur Sondhi*, Eva Speranza*, Hailey Wankier*, Elizabeth Windnagle*Flower Petals Leah Devor, Quinlan Greenbaum, Hunter James, Ava Johnson, Emelia Martinez, Ella Nunez, Nicole Therault, Heather VothAluel Bona*, Aria Greenbaum*, Emerson Geller*, Ella Minto*, Riya Parekh*
13the nutcrackerClara’s TransformationClara is led by the Dew Drop Fairy to fulll her dream of becoming the Sugar Plum Fairy Clara Nupur SondhiDew Drop Fairy Jo-ann BurkeCrown Carrier Julianne TiuTransformation Box Escorts Dashawn Davis, Lamaree Wilson-RobinsonFlower Demi Soloists Elizabeth van Heerden, Isabella WarshawSugar Plum Fairy Mayara PineiroCavalier Ashton RoxanderGrand Pas De DeuxThe Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier dance into the gleaming starsSugar Plum Fairy Mayara PineiroCavalier Ashton RoxanderApotheosisThe Sweets dance and bid farewell to ClaraChristmas Morning Clara realizes her adventures were all a dream and cradles her beloved NutcrackerClara Nupur SondhiThe End
14 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
15BTC 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
16BTC dancers Season 25 Company ArtistsJo-ann BurkeWetherseld, CTElizabeth van HeerdenCape Town, South AfricaEmily Aubrey SilvaSandown, NHZoe SimonsSan Rafael, CA Isabella WarshawSeattle, WASarah BerglundDallas, TXApprenticeAbigale BilodeauNorth Reading, MA ApprenticeSarah McCahillBurlington, CTGuest Resident DancerTo learn more about our Company dancers, visit www.dancebtc.org/company-dancers orscan the code Photos by Thomas Giroir
17guest dancers & performersTo learn more about our Guest dancers, scan the codeAshton RoxanderPhiladelphia BalletCavalier/NutcrackerMayara PineiroPhiladelphia BalletSugar Plum FairyDerek BrockingtonDance Theatre of HarlemSnow King, PeppermintKeith ReevesMET OperaPeppermint, Spicy Hot Chocolate, Noah Webster DollLuis OcaranzaBallet RICaptain CappuccinoDashawn DavisStudio-860Mouse KingLamaree Wilson- RobinsonStudio-860Big Mouse, GrandfatherNic FortenbachStudio-860Big MouseHayden NoeMother Ginger
18BTC dancersLearn more at www.dancebtc.org/corps-de-balletor scan the codeJade Bello Nupur Sondhi Eva Speranza Hailey WankierSoa Wargo Kai Whalen Elizabeth Windnagle Leah DevorApprenticeQuinlan GreenbaumApprenticeHunter JamesApprenticeEmelia MartinezApprenticeElla NunezApprenticeJunior Corps de Ballet
19BTC board of directors Alexa Berk-King, ChairBarbara Laurain, Vice ChairAshleigh Martin, TreasurerEric BrummittTracy DormanCamille HudsonJane 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.
20join 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 Lindsey Donnell (Dance Theatre of Harlem) in BTC's Cinderella, Season 24 | Photo by Thomas Giroir
21BTC encore society membersDirector Circle Gail Buchalter and Warren BreslowNancy Compton Tracy DormanDoug Eicher and Bonnie MillsFrancine and Bob GoldfarbLisa and Tim GreeneBrook and Erin HazeltonGary and Pat NurnbergerBernard and Nancy PelletierWilliam Petit Jr.Michael RutherfordJohn and Kate Webb Principal CircleSteven AbbottLori and Roger AubreyAndy BessetteCarl and Chris DattellasKama GiedraJohn and Leslie HarrisPenny and Gary Hutchinson Thank you to our Season 25 Encore Society Members for your support
22BTC encore society members Soloist CircleJessica BellMiao ChuDiane DavidsonMichael and Lynda EmardJosh GageKelley and Jason GellerJennifer GrewSean HarrisBonnie HoskinsDiana and Denman JamesPhilip JulianiBarbara LaurainMeghan and Ariel MartinezGrace NapolitanoBronwyn and Freddy Rolon Corps de Ballet CircleBrian and Amanda BagleyRaymond BlissAshley DattellasMike and Karen DiglioRobin FlorenceRob and Claire FournierEllen GrewBill and Donna HeerdtLaurel Hoskins and Stephen PevarMichelle JonesPaola Martinez McdonaldMarianne MuellerJohanna PallerJason PhilibinJeremiah QuinlanMichael Quintana and Sarah LohBeth RosenbergDaniel and Megan Ryan Lynn and Andy SimonsTiany SmetakScott and Nara WargoFrancine Sue WatermanMary and Doug Wright
23upcoming performancesUp Close: Winter January 26-28Ron and Nancy Compton StudioRepertoire includes the full premiere of Resident Choreographer Derek Brockington’s Starburst and Apres Degas, a comic spoof on the ballet paintings of Edgar Degas created in 1975.One Night in ParisFebruary 10, One Night Only!West Hartford Town HallAllow BTC to transport you to the “City of Love” for a romantic date-night. It’s not a night in Paris without French hors d'oeuvres and French-inspired cocktails, both vintage and modern. The performance features American in Paris. Snow White April 20-21 The BushnellBTC will premiere Stephanie Dattellas’ Snow White on stage that blends elements from the traditional Grimm’s fairy tale with her own ballet twists, and follows Snow White as she experiences hardships, friendships, and unexpected trials with unwavering kindness.For tickets, scan the code Illustrations by Soa Brummitt
24The 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 ocial school of Ballet Theatre Company (BTC), oering 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 oers 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.
25What is A Children’s Ballet?BTC oers schools the opportunity to take a eld trip to the theater to experience an abbreviated version of story-book ballet classics. The one hour performance is oered exclusively to children in CT. Students who attend also interact with professional artists including dancers, lighting designers, scenic designers and more. To date, BTC has partnered with The Bushnell to oer a eld trip to the theater to 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 will be oered 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, one educator/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! Photo: Tracy DormanSpecial thanks to the The Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation for their support of A Children's Ballet
26The 2023 Sensory-Friendly performance of The Nutcracker is sponsored in part by: BTC is thrilled to oer “The Sensory-Friendly Ballet.” This initiative oers 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 oer this opportunity for many years to follow. Visit dancebtc.org/donate to donate or scan the QR code"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 Resident
27BTC partners with the Miracle League of CT to oer 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 for more information.
28pointe shoe patronage Many thanks to Pointe Shoe Patron Pointe Shoe PatronageGOAL: 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 eorts 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.donate to the pointe shoe fundJo-ann Burke, BTC Company Dancer | Photo: Thomas Giroir
29Children (of all ages) and their families are invited to join BTC for an evening of dancing and delicious treats during this Nutcracker-themed, fundraising event!Featuring:An intimate performance of excerpts from BTC’s production of The Nutcracker presented by BTC’s professionals and Junior Corps de Ballet Photos with SANTA, the SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, and other leading characters from BTC’s The Nutcracker DJ with a LARGE dance oor A silent auction for your holiday shopping needs Food stations provided by Russell’s Creative CuisineSweet stations featuring treats from the Land of Sweets (Hot Chocolate Bar, Macaron Tower, Cookies & Candy!) A cash bar for adults including wine from its partner, Brignole Vineyards, beer, and a signature holiday cocktail provided by Hartford Distributors.December 9, 6:30-9:30pm, West Hartford Town Hall North Main Street, West HartfordChild Ticket Price - $45 | Adult Ticket Price - $65*Please note it is a Cash BarBTC’s first annualSugar Plum Soiréedecember 9, 6:30-9:30 pmwest hartford town hallProceeds from the event will support Ballet Theatre Company’s Sensory-Friendly BalletScan for tickets
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236 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 860-521-9279 Fax 860-521-1079www.cricketpress.netYour Hometown Full-Service PrinterBallet Theatre Company’s Official Printer andPartner Sponsor Did you know?The Nutcracker playbill, beautifuly printed by CricketPress, is also available for digital viewing! Scan the gift with your camera phone