Program Book: The Nutcracker 2013-14
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Program Book: The Nutcracker 2013-14
TM 2013 2014 Lourdes Lopez a word from It is with a sense of great excitement and anticipation that I welcome you to Miami City Ballet’s 2013-2014 season. It’s really hard to believe that an entire year has passed since my arrival last fall! This one-year milestone is cause for reflection, so I’d like to share with you some of my thoughts. Before I arrived, I was certainly well aware of Miami City Ballet and its position as one America’s most important ballet companies. But what I didn’t, or couldn’t, know before diving in here was how deeply I would fall in love with this remarkable company and its wonderfully individual, brilliant dancers, its talented staff and the three South Florida communities that we call home. As I began teaching, rehearsing and coaching our dancers one-on-one, I experienced their passion for this extraordinary art form. This passion was made clear through their relentless work ethic, artistic curiosity and willingness to stretch, try new things and take risks. And I sensed their heartfelt commitment to you, our audience, to do their absolute best to move you, entertain you and connect with you in a meaningful way. They inspire me, as I know they will inspire you this season. For our part, we are committed to bringing you the best choreographers and their work, performing at the outermost limits of our abilities and being an accessible cultural resource for our communities to experience first-hand and take pride in. We are here for you and because of you, so it’s my hope that you will feel a sense of ownership in “your company,” and take pleasure in getting to know our dancers. To this end, and alongside our dancers, I invite you to take a journey of discovery this season. I encourage you to join us at all of our programs. There is so much to savor and enjoy. There is Jardí Tancat by the great Spanish contemporary choreographer, Nacho Duato; Polyphonia, our second work by the much-admired British choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon; Episodes, a Balanchine masterwork of astonishing modernity; Chutes and Ladders, a mainstage premiere from Justin Peck, an exciting young talent emerging from the ranks of New York City Ballet; and finally, the rousing and romantic West Side Story Suite by Jerome Robbins. These diverse works are alive in the here and now. They are of today, which makes them meaningful to us. And these works that we experience today hold within them our past, while pointing us toward our future. Please join us! Warmly, Lourdes Lopez, Artistic Director 2 Cover: Photo © Lois Greenfield. Cover Art by Nativo. Contents: Mary Carmen Catoya in Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Daniel Azoulay. CONTENTS THE COMPANY 5 SPONSOR SPOTL I G H T S 6 SEASON HONORE E S 12 SPONSORSHIPS & I N - K I N D G I F T S 13 MIAMI CITY BALL E T B O A R D 14 GEORGE BAL ANCH I N E ’ S THE NUTCRACKER ™ 17 BACKSTAGE AT T H E B A L L E T 26 DANCER BIOS 30 JEWELS SOCIETY 38 ANNUAL FUND 40 IN HONOR & IN M E M O R Y 44 LEADERSHIP & S TA F F 46 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE As a young girl growing up in New York, the holiday season was a magical time of year for me. The highlight of the season was always going to see The Nutcracker. It was a family tradition then, and remains one for me now, as it does for so many others. Miami City Ballet is not only one of the world’s great ballet companies, but we are also one of the very few that performs this version of The Nutcracker, choreographed by George Balanchine. We are so proud to share it with you today. This production has it all: astonishing sets and costumes, a huge cast of 100 (including dozens of talented young dancers who receive training at Miami City Ballet’s acclaimed school), and E.T.A. Hoffman’s romantic and heartwarming story. But even more than that, it features some of the most beautiful dancing ever choreographed, set to Tchaikovsky’s perfect score. And, of course, we enjoy all of this thanks to our outstanding MCB dancers. On behalf of Miami City Ballet’s Board of Trustees, I wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. I hope this performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ gives you and your loved ones as much joy as it gives me, and that you will continue to make this one of your holiday traditions. Happy Holidays! Susan D. Kronick, Chairman, Board of Governors EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE As the pace of today’s culture seems to increase by the minute, certain traditions – like enjoying a performance of The Nutcracker – have become even more meaningful to me and my family. We live in an age of technological marvels, but one in which we seem to have less and less time to do those things that mean the most. Watching The Nutcracker not only gives me that glow of holiday spirit, but it also reminds me that some things – like the joy that comes from family, friends, and watching our children grow – will never change. It was The Nutcracker that introduced me to the astonishing art form of ballet. I will never forget the first time I saw the tree grow, or the snow fall onstage, or experienced such an incredibly beautiful relationship between music and movement. If this is your first time enjoying this magical piece, or your hundredth, I hope it has as much meaning to you as it does to me. Watching this production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ reminds me of the things for which I am deeply thankful. I have so much gratitude to our dancers and the artistic team – so gracefully led by Lourdes Lopez – who give their all to create these unforgettable performances. I am also so grateful to my dedicated colleagues, to our Board of Trustees, and to everyone who has purchased tickets and made donations which allow us to bring this program to you today. At this time of year, if you are able to make a special contribution of any amount, I ask that you consider doing so. You can do this by visiting our friendly staff in the lobby, or online at your convenience. You can also consider giving the gift of ballet – subscriptions for the remainder of our season cost as little as $17. Your support will keep this beautiful tradition of The Nutcracker going strong for generations to come. Thank you. May you have a wonderful holiday season, and a very Happy New Year! Daniel Hagerty, Executive Director 4 The COMPANY Lourdes Lopez Artistic Director Gary Sheldon Principal Conductor Francisco Rennó Music Advisor/Company Pianist Roma Sosenko Principal Ballet Master Joan Latham Ballet Master Arnold Quintane Ballet Master John Hall Production and Lighting Director Haydée Morales Costume Designer and Director Nicole M. Mitchell Production Stage Manager Anne-Camille Hersh Company Manager PRINCIPAL DANCERS Tricia Albertson Katia Carranza** Mary Carmen Catoya Renan Cerdeiro Jeremy Cox** Jeanette Delgado Patricia Delgado Carlos Miguel Guerra Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg Renato Penteado Kleber Rebello Reyneris Reyes *Company Representative **Guest Artist PRINCIPAL SOLOISTS Didier Bramaz Callie Manning* SOLOISTS Sara Esty Jennifer Lauren CORPS DE BALLET Brianna Abruzzo Nathalia Arja Michael Sean Breeden Emily Bromberg Adrienne Carter Andrei Chagas Maya Collins Bradley Dunlap Leigh-Ann Esty Chloe Freytag Jovani Furlan Shimon Ito Rebecca King* Ashley Knox Suzanne Limbrunner Suzette Logue Skyler Lubin Neil Marshall Sarah McCahill Lexie Overholt Adriana Pierce Ariel Rose Helen Ruiz Christie Sciturro Christina Spigner Nicole Stalker Chase Swatosh Eric Trope Nieser Zambrana Damian Zamorano Zoe Zien COMPANY APPRENTICE Leanna Rinaldi 5 sponsor spotlights Broward Cultural Division “Art Works” is a declaration that with two million full-time artists and 5.7 million arts-related jobs in this country and art workers paying taxes -they contribute to economic growth, as well as neighborhood realizations, and the livability of American towns and cities.” — Rocco Landesman, National Endowment for the Arts This year Broward Cultural Division (BCD) gave nearly $1million in grants to nearly 90 not-for-profit cultural organizations and individual artists in technical assistance and marketing programming. Additionally, more than 2,000 artists and cultural organizations attended technical assistance workshops; more than 430 local artists have attended the Artists as an Entrepreneur Institute, nationally-recognized and facilitated by Community Partnership for Arts and Culture in partnership with BCD. A cultural catalyst in the South Florida region, the division is instrumental in support of world-class arts and cultural facilities and quality events that enhance Broward’s lifestyle and the state of Florida. B. Carlin Foundation B . C A R LI N F O U N DAT I O N The B. Carlin Foundation, Inc. was founded by B. Carlin, a significant supporter of the arts and medicine in Miami-Dade County for years. The foundation continues in the tradition of B. Carlin and supports many cultural and education activities in Miami-Dade County. The current trustees are Robert G. Breier, President; Chris Landon, President; and Gary W. Dix. The B. Carlin Foundation, like B. Carlin herself, is proud to continue to be a supporter of Miami City Ballet. Cultural Council of Palm Beach County The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency serving non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county by marketing the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administering grants to organizations and artists, expanding arts and cultural education opportunities, advocating for funding and arts-friendly policies, and serving cultural organizations and artists through capacity-building training and exposure to funders and audiences. For more information, please visit www.palmbeachculture.com. Visit the Cultural Council’s galleries, the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Information Center, and the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store, free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 Paul & Swanee DiMare Swanee and Paul DiMare are dedicated to a wide range of charitable organizations that have made them key figures in the Miami-Dade philanthropic arena. Paul DiMare is the president of seven family corporations and the founder and administrator of the Paul J. DiMare Foundation. He is the top fresh market tomato grower in the country and is affectionately known as “Mr. Tomato”. Swanee’s community activities are many and she sits on the boards of several humanitarian, cultural and educational organizations. Swanee and Paul have been recognized for their generosity numerous times both together and separately. Their support of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden led to the naming of the “Paul and Swanee DiMare Science Building”. In their leisure time, Swanee and Paul enjoy skiing, reading and their favorite hobby, playing golf. Together they have five adult children, Tony, Paul Jr., Scott, Gino and Jim Husk, Jr. Charlene & Ron Esserman Charlene and Ron Esserman have been strong supporters of Miami City Ballet since it began nearly 28 years ago. “Charlene and I are very proud that in nearly three decades Miami City Ballet has become one of the cornerstones of Miami’s emergence as a world-class cultural destination.” Mr. Esserman is a former president of Miami City Ballet and currently serves as Treasurer of the Board. Mr. and Mrs. Esserman are strong supporters of many arts and quality endeavors, including Adrienne Arsht Center, Florida Grand Opera, Actors Playhouse, Zoo Miami and many other world-class programs. Mr. Esserman has been in the automobile business for 43 years selling Acura, Honda, Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen vehicles. He has built his reputation on low prices and outstanding quality customer service and satisfaction. Florida Division of Culture The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s state arts agency. The division promotes arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. Arts and culture contribute to a vibrant and creative Florida. These diverse resources include arts in education, local arts agency state service organization, theater, dance, folk arts, literature, media arts, museum, multidisciplinary, music, sponsor/presenter, and visual arts programs and projects. Since 1969, the division has connected cultural funding opportunities and services to Florida’s citizens and visitors. The Florida Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts provide funding for the division. The division’s partners include South Arts, Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition, the division administers the Museum of Florida History, Florida’s state history museum. Michele & Lawrence Herbert Michele Herbert’s passion for dancing was nurtured during her ballet studies at the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School. She worked as a dancer, actress and TV talk show host, and appeared onstage in “The Sunshine Boys.” Michele has worked for several philanthropic causes, including New York Center for Children, the School of American Ballet, New York City Ballet, the Alzheimer’s Association and IADAF. Her husband, Lawrence Herbert, the creator and former CEO of Pantone, Inc., has received SAB’s 7 Corporate Leadership Award for his steadfast commitment to dance. As lead sponsors for Miami City Ballet’s outreach program, Ballet for Young People, the Herberts underwrote two performances at the Dreyfoos School in 2013 — one of which was free for underserved school children in Palm Beach County. IPFone IPFone (www.ipfone.com) is celebrating its 16th year of providing voice and data communications services to the South Florida business community. IPFone is headquartered in North Miami. Our flagship product, Cloud PBX is an outsourced and managed telephone system designed specifically for businesses and offices from 1 to 1000 employees. Cloud PBX not only saves money and increases productivity; it gives businesses a better way to stay connected to your customers and each other. IPFone also provides a wide range of Internet Connectivity offerings serving any size business. Soon we will introduce Cloud services for computing, storage and backup resulting in a one-stop technology provider. We create a positive customer experience by providing proactive care and professional account management. We have supported the Miami City Ballet for the past 8 years and look forward to continuing this relationship and to wish great success for the ballet season. Jenny’s Flowers Jenny’s Flowers, Inc. has been proud to support Miami City Ballet for over 16 years. Just like dance and music, we believe flowers are not a luxury, but an intrinsic element of our being. For 40 years, Jenny’s Flowers has taken pride in delivering custom made creations for both your day-to-day needs and special events. We carry a wide selection of fresh flowers, orchids and blooming plants and pay utmost attention to quality and presentation. Ever since Valentine’s Day in 1973, we have loved sending our bouquets and arrangements out to spread love and joy in the community. We look forward to helping you celebrate your next special moment with a blooming masterpiece. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Everywhere you go in Miami, Knight Foundation would like for you to have an encounter with art. The foundation is proud to support the Miami City Ballet as part of more than $86 million in recent investments to bring South Florida together through arts and culture. Learn more about Knight Foundation, and its work to promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts at knightfoundation.org. Susan Kronick and Edward Shumsky Susan Kronick is the former Vice Chair of Macy’s, Inc, a position she held from 2003 until her retirement in March 2010. Her distinguished career has encompassed a uniquely wide variety of retail management responsibilities including merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, real estate and stores. Throughout her career she has counseled, mentored and influenced the futures of scores of individuals. She has served on the boards of the United Way (Atlanta), YMCA (New York) and Exodus Cities and Schools for at-risk children (Atlanta). She is also a strong advocate of women’s health issues, having initiated the launch of mammogram centers at Macy’s in Atlanta and Miami. Susan and Edward were the co-chairs of the grand opening of the Frank Gehry-designed New World 8 Center, home of the New World Symphony, which opened in January 2011 to worldwide acclaim. Susan is a Trustee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and a member of the Board of Directors of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where she serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees. R. Kirk Landon & Pamela Garrison R. Kirk Landon, former chairman and CEO of American Bankers Insurance Group, has been a generous donor to the South Florida community for many years. In his new occupation as philanthropist, he is the president of The Kirk Foundation and The Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation. In addition, he serves on the board of Community Partnership for Homeless. His philanthropic goal is to make South Florida world-class through his contributions to arts and education. A generous friend of Miami City Ballet for several years, Mr. Landon is a member of the ballet’s board of governors and is proud to support the company during its 28th season. The Louis B. Mayer Foundation Louis B. Mayer Foundation was founded in 1947 by Louis B. Mayer, the head of production at MGM from its inception in 1924 until 1950. It has supported a variety of educational, scientific and artistic activities, with a current focus on leading-edge medical research, film preservation and dance. L. Jeffrey Selznick, a grandson of Louis B. Mayer, was the president of the foundation from 1989 until his death in 1997. The current trustees are Robert A. Gottlieb, President, Carol Farkas and Elliot R. Cattarulla. Recentlysupported projects include the L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation at George Eastman House, Rochester, New York; the preservation of Janet Gaynor’s films, including a national tour of the preserved works; and cancer research by leading scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Mount Sinai Medical Center. The foundation has been a proud supporter of Miami City Ballet since 2001. THE LOUIS B. MAYER FOUNDATION Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and for the residents and visitors who are their audiences. The department directs the Art in Public Places program and its board, the Art in Public Places Trust, commissioning, curating, maintaining and promoting the county’s art collection. The department also manages the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Joseph Caleb Auditorium and the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. The department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Children’s Trust, the NEA, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and Florida Arts Council, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, South Florida Cultural Consortium and Tourist Development Council. 9 The Miami Herald Media Company Where South Florida’s arts scene takes center stage. What’s happening in visual arts? Dance? Music? Theater? Find out every day in the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. Your VIP ticket to a world of arts and culture. Proud to support the arts in our community. Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca The Rocas’ signature model of philanthropy in the arts is their support of the Miami City Ballet. Their proudest moments in the building that carries their name, the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Center, is to see art in its highest form bringing the community together. In their silent giving, the Rocas are leaving a legacy built around the American dream and their genuine love for humanity. From art and culture, to education, hunger and housing, Ophelia and Juan’s passion is to give everyone they can a chance to live and succeed with dignity. They have made an impact locally, nationally and even internationally working alongside Mother Teresa. Together with their daughters and grandchildren, the Rocas are committed to giving communities all over the world a chance to express their God-given talents, regardless of their circumstances. The Shubert Foundation The Shubert Foundation, established in 1945 by Lee and J.J. Shubert in memory of their brother Sam, is the sole shareholder of The Shubert Organization, Inc., which owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, an Off-Broadway theatre, and two theatres outside New York. The mission of The Shubert Foundation is to sustain and advance the live performing arts, in particular the American theatre, by supporting not-for-profit, producing theatre companies, dance companies and other arts-related institutions that assist in the development of the theatre. The Shubert Foundation is the largest private foundation providing general operating support to America’s not-for-profit theatre and dance companies. In 2012 it supported 320 theatres and 74 dance companies. The Foundation’s steadily increasing allocation total hit a new high in 2012, with 448 organizations sharing grants of over $20 million. Grantees are in every region of the country, and each plays a role in the evolution of the art form, the pursuit of artistic excellence and the encouragement of theatregoing. 10 Considered one of George Balanchine’s signature works, Concerto Barocco is set to Bach’s glorious Double Violin Concerto in D minor. Leading contemporary choreographer Nacho Duato’s Jardí Tancat, based on Catalan folk songs, is lyrical, soulful and profoundly Spanish. Created for Miami City Ballet by visionary choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, the dramatic, fast-paced Symphonic Dances — set to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s powerful score — is back by popular demand. Following the sold-out, one-night-only April 2013 World Premiere, Chutes and Ladders — by up-and-coming choreographer Justin Peck — makes its mainstage debut as an apt addition to this musically-driven program. Don’t Miss Program II: see the music CONCERTO BAROCCO Balanchine/Bach CHUTES AND LADDERS MAINSTAGE PREMIERE Peck/Britten JARDÍ TANCAT COMPANY PREMIERE Duato/del Mar Bonet SYMPHONIC DANCES Ratmansky/Rachmaninoff Jan. 10-12, 2014 A D R I E N N E ARSHT CENTER Jan. 24-26, 2014 B R O W A R D CENTER Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014 K R AV I S C E NTER 11 BUY NOW AND SAVE UP TO 15% TICKETS FROM AS LOW AS $17 Renan Cerdeiro and Jeanette Delgado in Jardí Tancat. Photo © Gio Alma. Season Honorees Miami City Ballet salutes the individuals that make each season possible through their annual support in the amount of $100,000 or more. 12 The Codina Family Charlene & Ron Esserman Michele & Lawrence Herbert R. Kirk Landon & Pamela Garrison Susan Kronick & Edward Shumsky Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Sponsorships & In-Kind Gifts SEASON HONOREES Miami City Ballet salutes the Corporations, Foundations and Government agencies that make each season possible through their support of the annual fund in the amount of $100,000 or more. THE LOUIS B. MAYER FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL Gifts between $50,000-$99,999 THE ROBERT P. AND EUGENIA P. STRAUSS FOUNDATION B. CARLIN FOUNDATION PRESIDENT ’S COUNCIL Gifts between $25,000-$49,999 TRUSTEE COUNCIL Gifts between $10,000-$24,999 Carnival Corporation Dizzy Feet Foundation Funding Arts Broward Funding The Miami Foundation Arts Network Do Unto Others Trust The Jerome Robbins Foundation The Standard Hotel WATSCO, Inc. SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE. FUNDING FOR THIS EVENT IS PROVIDED IN PART BY THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BROWARD CULTURAL COUNCIL AND GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. MCB PROGRAMMING IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM, CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. MCB REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH1034. 13 Directors Chairman Ana-Marie Codina Barlick Ron Esserman Treasurer Dr. Margaret Eidson Robert Gottlieb Daniel J. Hagerty Darla Karlton R. Kirk Landon Lourdes Lopez Jimmy Morales Rosalind Richter Michael Schultz Patricia Walker Susan D. Kronick Vice Chairman Executive Director Bobi Eroncig Artistic Director Board of trustees 14 Nina Albert Madeline Anbinder Stephen Anbinder Edith Andre-Bjork Toby Lerner Ansin, Merrill Ashley Bob Avian Nora Bulnes Sara Colombo Swanee DiMare Founder Board of trustees Malka Fingold Miriam Flamm Neil Flanzraich Ann Fromer Gillian Fuller Carole Gigliotti Francinelee Hand Michele Herbert Lisa Huertas Ana Maria Kadre Patricia E. Lowry Adelaida Muñiz-Iscoe Cami Onolfo Claudia Perles Juan Js. Roca Ophelia A. Roca Diane E. Siegel Sara Solomon Alexander I. Tachmes Lauri Welteroth Randi Wolfson Adamo Diana S.C. Zeydel 15 On Valentine’s Day HONORING The Codina Family R. Kirk Landon & Pam Garrison Juan Js. & Ophelia Roca George Chakiris, West Side Story, Bernardo GALA CHAIRS Margaret & Mike Eidson Y H O N O R A RY G A L A C H A I R S Toby Lerner Ansin Sheila Wohl Friday, February 14th Cocktails at six o’clock | Performance at seven o’clock Dinner and Dancing at nine o’clock For more information, contact Sarah Buie at 305-929-7000 x1408 or [email protected]. Jeanette Delgado and Reyneris Reyes in West Side Story Suite. Photo© Gio Alma. HOSTED BY A C A D E M Y AWA R D -W I N N I N G A C T O R Adrienne Arsht Center, December 19-24, 2013 Kravis Center, December 27-30, 2013 Broward Center, January 3-5, 2014 COUNTY PRESENTERS Miami City Ballet extends its gratitude to Michele and Lawrence Herbert for their support of the 2013-2014 performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Funding for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts during the 2013-2014 Season is provided in part by the Broward Cultural Council. The original production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ was generously underwritten by The State of Florida, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and First Union National Bank of Florida. *Photo credits appear on page 25. 17 A Ballet in Two Acts, Four Scenes and a Prologue Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (1816) SYNOPSIS Act III ACT ACT Scene i A holiday party at the Stahlbaum home Scene ii The battle scene; Marie’s dreamland Scene iii A winter wonderland ACT II ACT II Act II The land of the sweets Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Production supervised by Lourdes Lopez Staged by Miami City Ballet Set and specialty costumes designed by José Varona Costume design by Haydée Morales Lighting design by Alan Adelman Technical consultant Richard Carter Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is dedicated to Toby Lerner Ansin, whose energy, enthusiasm and support provided the spark that ignited Miami City Ballet. Miami City Ballet premiere on November 23, 1990 at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts; Naples, Florida. Miami City Ballet is grateful to the Premiere Sponsors of its production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™: The State of Florida, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and First Union National Bank of Florida. 18 ACT I: Scene I It is Christmas eve. A blanket of snow covers the city of Nuremberg, and a bright Christmas star glows in the sky. As George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ opens, Dr. and Frau Stahlbaum add last minute decorations to the magnificent tree in their living room. Their children, Marie and Fritz, are in the drawing room, playing and waiting for family and friends to arrive. When they do, the parents are the first to gather in the living room. They call the children in and watch their excited reactions to the tree and the fancy wrapped gifts surrounding it. The tree is a marvel, with branches full of sugar plum candies, wooden toys, sparkling candles, and marzipan animals. The children have to wait for Fritz and Marie’s grandparents to arrive before gifts will be distributed, so they go back to play. Dr. Stahlbaum starts them off, leading the boys in a military march around the room. That turns into a dance for the children and Frau Stahlbaum, with the fathers joining in. When the Stahlbaum grandparents arrive, the adults toast the elders and then – finally – give the children their gifts. The presents are traditional, and very much appreciated: beautiful dolls for the girls, and toy bugles and drums for the boys. In the midst of the excitement, the grandfather clock begins to chime and startles the children. A mysterious-looking man enters the room, cloaked in an enormous black cape and top hat, and wearing a black patch over one eye. 19 Michael Sean Breeden in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.* 20 Oh, it’s only Herr Drosselmeier! He’s an inventor, a magician, and Marie’s godfather. Tonight he has brought more than his usual array of strange gadgets – with him is his handsome young nephew. Marie seems bashful when they are introduced, but she keeps her eye on the princely boy after she runs back to her mother. Noticing her shyness, Herr Drosselmeier pulls a fascinating little watch from his pocket. (Besides inventing gadgets and toys, Drosselmeier also fixes clocks.) He leads Marie to the Stahlbaum’s grandfather clock, which he synchronizes to the watch. Marie grabs the watch out of his hands and runs to show it to her friends, who then pester the inventor. The children eventually quiet down after Drosselmeier performs a magic trick for them, which is just the beginning of his “show.” To the party he has brought three large gift boxes, tied with satin bows. From the first two, he and his nephew remove life-sized dancing dolls, Harlequin and Columbine. The third box yields a toy soldier, who thrills everyone with his military maneuvers. Once the dolls are returned to their boxes, Drosselmeier brings out more gifts for Marie. The first is a hobby-horse, which becomes the center of a struggle between Marie and her brother, won by Fritz. Drosselmeier organizes a tug-of-war to try to smooth things over (silly Drosselmeier!), and then unveils his final gift for Marie. The gift is a charming wooden doll with big expressive eyes, a fuzzy white beard, and a special talent for cracking nuts. Drosselmeier demonstrates its abilities before giving the Nutcracker to Marie. As she admires the Nutcracker’s dashing uniform, the very jealous Fritz pulls the wooden figure away. He runs across the room, throws the Nutcracker to the floor, and stomps on it! Drosselmeier scolds Fritz and then tries to comfort Marie. He carefully wraps the Nutcracker’s now-broken jaw with his handkerchief, and returns the doll to the heartbroken little girl. Her friends cluster around her, and Drosselmeier’s nephew presents Marie with a special bed for the injured Nutcracker. The boys return one last time to disrupt the girls, but their play ends when Dr. Stahlbaum invites everyone to dance a final dance of the evening, in tribute to Fritz and Marie’s grandparents. When the dance ends, the guests bid farewell and the children reluctantly leave. Marie and the nephew are the last to say goodbye: they reach toward each other, but Herr Drosselmeier and Frau Stahlbaum separate the pair. Her mother sends Marie upstairs and turns out the lights. As midnight draws near, only the sweet sounds of a violin are heard, floating through the darkened house. ACT I Scene ACT I:iiScene iI The excitement of the evening has been too much for Marie, who is unable to fall asleep. She sneaks downstairs to visit her beloved Nutcracker and finally falls asleep on the couch with the doll clutched to her heart. Within moments, a dark shadow – Drosselmeier – crosses the room. He looks for the Nutcracker in the special bed, but it’s not there. He notices Marie on the couch and moves to her side. Drosselmeier loosens the Nutcracker from her grasp, waves his hands as if performing more magic to repair the doll, then carefully replaces the Nutcracker beside her. All of a sudden, the lights flicker and wake a startled Marie. She sees Drosselmeier, perched on top of the grandfather clock! She runs to hide behind the Christmas tree but a huge, ragged-looking mouse enters the room and frightens her terribly! Marie dodges the mouse, but another mouse follows, jumping past Marie’s head. A third comes and a fourth! As she backs away, the room starts to spin. The Christmas tree trembles and starts to grow. Life-sized soldiers appear, and then a rabbit, 21 a sentry, and a bugler emerge from the shadows. Marie runs to protect her Nutcracker and manages to place him safely in his bed at the foot of the tree. She looks up to the tree for reassurance but it, too, continues to change, growing bigger and bigger. Glancing back, she sees that the Nutcracker’s toy bed has been replaced by one that is human-sized, and the Nutcracker in it is larger than she! The toy sentry sends a warning shot at the return of a mouse, to no avail: an entire army of mice soon appears! With a toot on his horn, the bugler calls the toy soldiers to war. Led by the sentry and the rabbit drummer, the soldiers look to Marie for a command. She points them toward the mice, then wakes the Nutcracker so he can assume command of his troops. The Nutcracker leads charge after charge. He orders his troops to fire the cannon but it doesn’t shoot a cannonball...it shoots cheese, and the mice grab the food and return to fight. The Nutcracker organizes one last charge into the heart of the army but the mice surround the soldiers and carry them all away – all but the Nutcracker and the rabbit. Without warning, the King of the Mice appears, jumping toward Marie. He’s an ugly fellow with a crown on his head. Drawing his saber, the Nutcracker protects Marie but the Mouse King returns the attack, swinging a gigantic sword of his own. The Nutcracker jumps on the creature’s back but is thrown off and trapped on the ground by the Mouse King’s sword. From behind, the rabbit pulls the Mouse King’s tail, causing the royal mouse to about-face. The Mouse King draws his sword but misses the rabbit, striking his own tail instead. Thankful for the rabbit’s diversion and back on his feet, the Nutcracker returns to battle the Mouse King but is again driven down. In desperation, Marie throws her slipper at the evil rodent. He turns and chases her to the Nutcracker’s bed where she then faints, frightened by the pursuit. Her brave act has saved the Nutcracker, who pushes his sword through the Mouse King’s heart. As the wicked brute lies dead on the floor, the Nutcracker cuts off the king’s crown and walks to the bed where Marie now sleeps. Kleber Rebello in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.* ACT I: Scene iII 22 The Nutcracker beckons Marie’s bed to follow him on a journey. Moving on its own, the bed transports the sleeping Marie into another world, where the Nutcracker is magically transformed into a prince. He wakes Marie and presents her with the crown he captured in battle. Together, they behold a breathtaking scene, a winter forest come to life in a sparkling dance of snowflakes. They pass through the flurry and begin their journey to the Land of the Sweets. As they walk, Marie notices that the Prince bears a striking resemblance to Drosselmeier’s nephew. Miami City Ballet premiere : October 30, 1991 Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL The performance of Serenade, a Balanchine® ACT II Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance Underwritten by with the Balanchine Style® A Special Friend. and Balanchine Technique®, She soon enters and, bearing her magic wand, sweetly dances withestablished Service Standards the little angels before summoning the other members of kingdom to andher provided by The Trust. Golden-winged angels prepare the enchanted Marzipan Castle for the arrival of the Sugar Plum Fairy, who reigns over the Land of the Sweets. join her. Marie and the Prince come upon the gathering, and are warmly greeted. The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them to the Land of the Sweets and invites the Prince to tell his tale. He describes the battle: how the toy soldiers fought the mice, and how he accepted the Mouse King’s challenge to fight for Marie’s safety. Finally, he tells of how Marie saved his life. The Sugar Plum Fairy is impressed by their courage. She praises the Prince and his Princess, and then leads them to a special throne, specially set to give them the best view of the celebration, which is about to begin. It’s a celebration of things delicious! Sumptuous Spanish Hot Chocolate heat up in a spicy fandango...Arabian Coffee moves languidly through a Middle Eastern dance...three Chinese Teas leap acrobatically around a lacquer box. Candy Canes exuberantly prance before their royal guests, led by an athletic Peppermint Stick who jumps through a whirling hoop. Marzipan Shepherdesses remind Marie of the decorations on her Christmas tree and, with great fanfare, Mother Commedia reveals miniature Italian polichinelles who dart out and dance in pairs. 23 Next, a beautiful group of dancing flowers, a whirl of brilliant orange, magenta, and green, make their entrance. Marie and the Prince taste sugar petals while the honey Dewdrop spins through the blooms in the Waltz of the Flowers. Now comes the time when the Sugar Plum Fairy, in a golden tutu, is escorted by her Cavalier to perform for her guests. They begin their classical pas de deux with soft adagio movements, and build to an exciting crescendo. Holding hands, Marie and the Prince are overwhelmed, hoping someday to dance as magically as that. Everyone joins in for a lively finale, a blaze of color and celebration. As the time to leave draws near, the Sugar Plum Fairy leads her guests to a magic sleigh. The Prince and Princess wave goodbye and are flown to where the moon meets the sun. Daybreak awaits and Marie will soon wake. It is Christmas Day. — Adapted from a note by Madeline Pober 24 Mary Carmen Catoya and Renato Penteado in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.* The Balanchine ballet presented in this program is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized recording is prohibited without the expressed written consent of The George Balanchine Trust and Miami City Ballet. The performance of George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerTM a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service Standards established and provided by The Trust. *All Photos pages 17-25: Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photos © Daniel Azoulay. Special thanks to Company photographer Daniel Azoulay. Additional Nutcracker Artistic and Production Staff: Artistic Head Children’s Master Elizabeth Keller Assistant Children’s Ballet Masters Maribel Modrono and DeAnn Petruschke Children’s Coordinator Dr. Migdalia Figueredo Scenery Scenery Construction Cobalt Studios, White Lake, NY Specialty Scenic Design Execution Miami StageCraft Assistant to Mr. Varona for Properties Carlos Arditti Wardrobe Wardrobe Master Ricardo Asturias Children’s Wardrobe Mistress Ibis Hernandez Men’s Wardrobe Mistress Jennifer Conrad Tiaras, Chinese Headdresses, Flowers & Masks Maria Morales Specialty Costumes Martin Izquierdo Studios Act I Ladies’ Costumes Carelli Costumes Make-Up Artist Carol Raskin 25 at the Ballet backstage LOURDES LOPEZ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Lourdes Lopez became Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet in September 2012, bringing with her a nearly 40-year career in dance, television, teaching and arts management. As a Soloist and Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet, she danced for two legends of the art form, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. She is also Director of Morphoses, a New York-based dance company she co-founded in 2007 with Christopher Wheeldon, aiming to revitalize dance through innovative collaborations with important artists from the worlds of music, visual arts, design, film and fashion; and by inviting younger and broader audiences to engage in and actively experience dance. Lopez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1958 and raised in Miami by her parents along with two sisters. She began taking ballet lessons at the age of five, on the recommendation of a doctor, and went to New York at the age of ten on a full scholarship to the Joffrey School. Lopez continued her training in Miami and at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet. At fourteen, she moved to New York permanently to devote herself to full-time studies at SAB, and shortly after her sixteenth birthday, joined the corps de ballet of New York City Ballet. Under the direction of George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, her star rose quickly at New York City Ballet where she was soon dancing leading corps and soloist roles in much of the company’s repertory. She was promoted to Soloist in 1981 and Principal Dancer in 1984, performing countless leading roles for Balanchine and Robbins. Lopez’s great interest in children also found her writing and contributing to many of the company’s Family Matinee series. Upon retirement, Lopez joined WNBC-TV in New York as a Cultural Arts reporter, writing and producing feature segments on the arts, artists and arts education. She was also a full-time senior faculty member and Director of Student Placement, Student Evaluation and Curriculum Planning at New York’s Ballet Academy East. She served on the dance faculty of Barnard College and guest taught at numerous dance institutions and festivals in the United States. In 2002, Lopez became the Executive Director of The George Balanchine Foundation, which works to educate the public about dance and to further the art of ballet, with a special emphasis on the work and achievements of George Balanchine. In this position, she oversaw the 2004 Balanchine Centennial Celebration, a worldwide festival honoring the choreographer and his legacy. Among the events that year was the symposium “Balanchine: Past, Present and Future,” which was held in St. Petersburg, Russia, and which was a collaboration among the Mariinsky Theater, the Hermitage Museum, and The George Balanchine Foundation. Lopez also co-founded The Cuban Artists Fund, which supports Cuban and Cuban-American artists in their endeavors. In 2007 she received an award from the American Immigration Law Foundation honoring Cuban Americans for their accomplishments and contributions to American society and in 2011, she received the prestigious Jerome Robbins Award for her years in dance. She has served as a dance panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Lopez is married to investment banker George Skouras, and they are the parents of two daughters: Adriel, a Yale University graduate and currently Executive Assistant to the Editor in Chief at Vogue; and twelve-year-old Calliste. 26 DANIEL J. HAGERTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Daniel Hagerty joined Miami City Ballet in 2012, bringing his extensive background in relationship development and performing arts management to the company. He is the former Director of Individual Campaigns for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He was responsible for raising more than $40 million in annual contributed revenue from and with Kennedy Center leadership, national and international volunteers, major donors, testamentary givers and a Presidentially-appointed Board of Trustees. His areas of responsibility included fundraising for Kennedy Center operations and programming as well as for the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet. Dan arrived at the Center in September 2001 and during his tenure, he worked as the Company Manager for the Sondheim Celebration — a festival of six new musical theater productions presented in repertory, assisted in launching the Capacity Building Program for CulturallySpecific Arts Organizations, and since 2004 led the individual giving efforts. Prior to joining the Kennedy Center, he was a Producer for WETA-TV26, Washington DC’s PBS affiliate. Dan is a graduate magna cum laude of Boston University’s College of Communication. He was born in Houston, Texas and was raised in Florida’s Tampa Bay area. PAMELA GARDINER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ARTISTIC AFFAIRS Pamela Gardiner joined Miami City Ballet in 1988 and has been an arts management executive for the past thirty years. Her working partnership with Edward Villella began in 1984 at the Madison Festival of the Lakes, where she served as Executive Director. Prior to that, she served as Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs in the College of Letters and Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison and as an Assistant Trust Officer at the Cleveland Trust Company. Gardiner holds a B.A. degree in English Literature from University of Wisconsin-Madison; an M.A. degree in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University and a J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She served on the Board of Directors of the Performing Arts Center Foundation of Greater Miami, which helped build the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. She is a member of the Florida, Wisconsin and Ohio Bars and of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the Florida Bar Association. Last year, she was appointed to Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s Art Law Committee. ROMA SOSENKO PRINCIPAL BALLET MASTER Roma Sosenko is a former soloist with New York City Ballet. Ms. Sosenko works closely with Miami City Ballet dancers, re-staging ballets and rehearsing them for each performance. During her career as a dancer, she performed roles in Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, The Goldberg Variations and Interplay; and George Balanchine’s Ballo della Regina, Symphony in C, Chaconne, Coppélia, Jewels, and Scotch Symphony, among others. She has been seen on PBS in several productions: Balanchine’s L’Enfant et les Sortiléges, “A Lincoln Center Special: A Tribute to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins,” “Live From Studio 8H,” and has also performed the role of Columbine in the film of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. 27 JOAN LATHAM BALLET MASTER Joan Latham joined Miami City Ballet in 1992 as a dancer and now serves as a ballet master, responsible for re-staging and rehearsing the dancers in much of the company’s repertoire. She began her dance training with Damara Bennett at City Ballet School in her native city of San Francisco. She also studied at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School, where she performed and toured with their company. As a soloist with Miami City Ballet, she performed soloist and principal roles in much of the Balanchine repertory including Apollo, Symphony in C, Agon, Divertimento No. 15, Scotch Symphony, Valse Fantasie, the “Sugar Plum Fairy” in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, and others. She was also featured in works by Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and Edward Villella, as well as classics such as Swan Lake, Giselle, and Coppélia. Joan and her husband Arnold Quintane have three children: Emma, Olivia and Arthur. ARNOLD QUINTANE BALLET MASTER Arnold Quintane is a native of France and a former principal dancer of Miami City Ballet, and is responsible for directing the dancers during rehearsals. Mr. Quintane was trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School under the direction of Claude Bessy. After graduating, he went on to dance with Belgium’s Royal Ballet of Wallonia under the direction of Afro-Cuban choreographer Jorge Lefebvre where he gained prominence as a principal dancer. In 1991, he was invited by Edward Villella to join Miami City Ballet where he danced principal roles in most of the Company’s repertory. After retiring from the stage in 2001, he earned his BFA from New World School of the Arts/University of Florida and an MFA from Hollins University. During this time, he was a teacher at The New World School of the Arts where he was a rehearsal director on pieces by choreographers such as Garth Fagan, Merce Cunningham, and Paul Taylor, and also created several new works of his own. GARY SHELDON PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR Gary Sheldon returns for his fourth season as principal conductor of Miami City Ballet. His distinguished conducting career has included positions with San Francisco Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and Ballet Met. He has also guestconducted for Alberta Ballet, New Orleans Ballet and the Norwegian Ballet in Oslo. Maestro Sheldon is also highly recognized in the world of symphony and opera. He recently won the American Prize in Orchestral Conducting for recorded performances of Beethoven and William Bolcom, and he has held positions with the Spoleto Festival, Syracuse Opera Theatre and Marin Symphony in California, where he won the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Marin Cultural Center and Museum for his work in community outreach and education. He is currently artistic director of the Lancaster Festival in Ohio and principal conductor for the Festival at Sandpoint in Idaho. He is a native of Bay Shore, New York and a graduate of the Julliard School. 28 HAYDÉE MORALES COSTUME DESIGNER & DIRECTOR Haydée Morales was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City. Her career has encompassed both design and production for dance, Broadway, opera and film. She acquired her theatrical training at Barbara Matera Costume Shop in New York. She joined Miami City Ballet in 1986, and has designed and overseen countless productions including George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ in collaboration with Jose Varona; Edward Villella’s The Neighborhood Ballroom and Gismonti Brasil; and LynneTaylor Corbett’s Kennedy Center commission, The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses. Ms. Morales has also recreated costumes from the original designs of many Balanchine ballets as well as dances by Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon and Trey McIntyre. She recently designed the costumes for the off-Broadway show Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz. FRANCISCO RENNÓ MUSIC ADVISOR/COMPANY PIANIST Francisco Rennó is the winner of several major piano competitions and has appeared as soloist with orchestras in North and South America. He has given solo and chamber-music recitals throughout the two continents, including appearances at Carnegie Recital Hall and The Phillips Collection. For ballet performances, he has performed as soloist with the symphony orchestras of Kansas City, St. Louis, Berkeley, Naples, and on tour with MCB at The Kennedy Center, Torino Danza in Torino, Italy and at Les Étés de la Danse in Paris, France. Mr. Rennó was company pianist for the Kansas City Ballet from its inception in 1981, joining Miami City Ballet in 1999. He composed the music to Edward Villella’s “THE WALTZ: Our Lady of Oblivion.” Headshot photos: © Gio Alma and Daniel Azoulay. JOHN HALL PRODUCTION & LIGHTING DIRECTOR John Hall joined Miami City Ballet in 1995 and is responsible for coordinating all production, lighting and scenic design elements for the Company. Some of his lighting design highlights since joining MCB include George Balanchine’s Jewels and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, Giselle, Coppélia, Edward Villella’s The Neighborhood Ballroom, Twyla Tharp-Elvis Costello’s NIGHTSPOT, and Liam Scarlett’s Viscera and Euphotic. Mr. Hall and his wife Shannon have two sons, John and William. 29 principals the company Tricia Albertson SANTA CRUZ, CA Trained at School of American Ballet and San Francisco Ballet School. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 1997. Promoted to Principal in 2006. Mary Carmen Catoya CARACAS, VENEZUELA Trained at the School of Everest Mayora Studio. Danced with the Youth Ballet of Venezuela, Contemporary Ballet of Caracas, the Cleveland Ballet and the National Ballet of Caracas. Joined MCB as a Principal in 1999. Renan Cerdeiro RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Escola de Danca Alice Arja, and Compania de Ballet in Rio de Janeiro. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2009. Promoted to Principal in 2013. Jeanette Delgado MIAMI, FL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Liana Navarro and Vivian Tobio Ballet School. Joined MCB as a Company Apprentice in 2003. Promoted to Principal in 2008. Patricia Delgado MIAMI, FL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Liana Navarro and Vivian Tobio Ballet School. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2000. Promoted to Principal in 2007. Carlos Miguel Guerra CAMAGÜEY, CUBA Trained at the Professional School of Ballet and Plastic Arts in Camagüey. Danced with the Professional Ballet Company of Camagüey and the Ballet Company of Santiago in Chile. Joined MCB as a Soloist in 2001. Promoted to Principal in 2003. Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg QUEENS, NY Trained with Teresa Aubel, Nicholas Orloff, Norman Walker, Barbara Walczack, and at School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 1994. Promoted to Principal in 2001. Renato Penteado SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL Trained at Academy of Movement, Ballet Twin’s Academy, Studium Marisa Ballet, and Municipal Dance School in Sao Paulo. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 1999. Promoted to Principal in 2004. Kleber Rebello RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Escola de Danca Spinelli, and Companhia de Brasileira de Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to Principal in 2013. Reyneris Reyes PINAR DEL RIO, CUBA Trained at Raul Sanchez Arts School, the National School of the Arts in Havana. Danced with the National Ballet of Cuba, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Boston Ballet. Joined MCB as Principal in 2010. 31 guest artists Katia Carranza MONTERREY, MEXICO Trained at Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza. Dances also with Ballet de Monterrey. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 1998. Promoted to Principal in 2004. Jeremy Cox NORTH HAVEN, CT principal soloists Trained at New Haven Ballet and School of American Ballet. Principal Swing for “Come Fly Away” on Broadway and “Dance With Me” in Las Vegas, produced and directed by Twyla Tharp. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Joined MCB as Soloist in 1999. Promoted to Principal in 2007. Didier Bramaz GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Trained at the Geneva Dance Center and School of American Ballet. Danced with American Ballet Theatre. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 1996. Promoted to Principal Soloist in 2008. Callie Manning HUMMELSTOWN, PA soloists Trained with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as Coryphée in 1999. Promoted to Principal Soloist in 2012. Sara Esty GORHAM, ME Trained at Miami City Ballet School and Maine State School for the Performing Arts. Danced with Maine State Ballet. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2005. Promoted to Soloist in 2011. Jennifer Lauren TUSCALOOSA, AL 32 Trained with Wes Chapman and Roger Van Fleteren at The Alabama Ballet. Danced with Alabama Ballet. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2007. Promoted to Soloist in 2011. Trained at Miami City Ballet School, School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Chautauqua Festival, and with Suzanne Farrell. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 2013. Nathalia Arja RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Escola de Danca Alice Arja, and Compania de Ballet in Rio de Janeiro. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2009. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2011. Michael Sean Breeden LEXINGTON, KY Trained at Boston Ballet, School of American Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet School. Danced with Boston Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theatre. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2006. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2008 and rejoined in 2012. Emily Bromberg BOSTON, MA Trained with Kirov Academy of Ballet and Boston Ballet. Danced with Festival Ballet Providence, Colorado Ballet and Ballet San Jose. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2010. Adrienne Carter KENNESAW, GA Trained at Miami City Ballet School and Impact Dance of Atlanta. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2011. Andrei Chagas RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Escola de Danca Alice Arja, and Compania de Ballet in Rio de Janeiro. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2011. Maya Collins SAN FRANCISCO, CA Trained at City Ballet School and School of American Ballet. Danced with New York City Ballet. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2011. Bradley Dunlap CLEVELAND, OH Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Cleveland City Dance, and Cleveland School of Dance. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2005. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2008. the company corps de ballet Brianna Abruzzo NEW YORK, NY corps de ballet Leigh-Ann Esty GORHAM, ME Trained at Miami City Ballet School and Maine State School for the Performing Arts. Danced with Maine State Ballet. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2005. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2007. Chloe Freytag WAYZATA, MN Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Summit School of Dance, and Minnesota Dance Theatre. Danced with Ballet Arizona. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2012. Jovani Furlan JOINVILLE, BRAZIL Trained at Miami City Ballet School and The Bolshoi Theater School in Brazil. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2011. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2013. Shimon Ito NEW YORK, NY Trained at Asako Ito Ballet School, School of American Ballet, National Ballet School of Canada and San Francisco Ballet. Danced with Ballet San Jose. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2011. Rebecca King SAN RAMON, CA Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Contra Costa Ballet, The Rock School, and San Francisco Ballet School. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2007. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2008. Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Rochester School of Dance (Michigan), and School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2002. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2003. Suzanne Limbrunner NEWPORT, OR Trained at the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. Danced with Ballet de L’Opera National de Bordeaux. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2003 and rejoined in 2010. Suzette Logue SARASOTA, FL 34 Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Sarasota Ballet and Tallahassee Ballet. Danced with Pennsylvania Ballet and Boston Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2011. the company Ashley Knox SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI Skyler Lubin CHERRY HILL, NJ Trained at Miami City Ballet School and The Rock School. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2011. Neil Marshall NEW YORK, NY Trained at School of American Ballet. Danced with Pennsylvania Ballet, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theatre. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2007 and rejoined in 2012. Sarah McCahill HARWINTON, CT Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts, and Albano Ballet. Joined MCB as a School Apprentice in 2011. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2013. Lexie Overholt OAKTON, VA Trained at Miami City Ballet School and Reston Conservatory Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2011. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2012. Adriana Pierce VERONA, NJ Trained at New Jersey School of Ballet and School of American Ballet. Danced with New York City Ballet. Joined MCB as member of the Corps in 2010. Trained at Ballet Academy East, Fiorello LaGuardia High School for Arts and Performing Arts, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre and Boston Ballet School. Danced with Boston Ballet, Ballet Municipal de Lima and Richmond Ballet. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 2013. Helen Ruiz SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Trained at Julian Blanco, Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, and School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2007. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2009. Christie Sciturro STERLING HEIGHTS, MI Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Juliana’s Academy of Dance, and The Rock School. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2006. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2008. the company Ariel Rose NEW YORK, NY corps de ballet Christina Spigner PARADISE VALLEY, AZ Trained at Miami City Ballet School, The School of Ballet Arizona, and Master Ballet Academy. Joined MCB as a Company Apprentice in 2012. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2013. Nicole Stalker ST. PETERSBURG, FL Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Cheryl Lee Studio, and The Rock School. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2008. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2009. Chase Swatosh WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA Trained at Retters Academy of Dance, Joffrey Ballet School, and School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as Company Apprentice in 2010. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2012. Eric Trope POOLESVILLE, MD Trained at Maryland Youth Ballet and School of American Ballet. Danced with Pennsylvania Ballet. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 2013. Nieser Zambrana PINAR DEL RIO, CUBA Trained at Raul Sanchez Arts School, with Alejo Carpentier and The National School of the Arts in Havana. Danced with the National Ballet of Cuba and Orlando Ballet. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 2013. Damian Zamorano HAVANA, CUBA Trained at Miami City Ballet School, Escuela Nacional de Ballet, with Alejo Carpentier, and Escuela Nacional De Danza Clásica y Contemporánea. Danced with Compañia Nacional De Danza. Joined MCB as a member of the Corps in 2013. Zoe Zien NEW YORK, NY Trained at Miami City Ballet School and School of American Ballet. Joined MCB as School Apprentice in 2003. Promoted to member of the Corps in 2005. Leanna Rinaldi Company Apprentice 36 Miami City Ballet EXTENDS A SPECIA L T H A N K S T O Rose Miniaci Her generosity has made it possible for two students, Cyrus Shaskan (Nutcracker Prince) and Natalia Garcia-Rodriguez (Marie) to perform in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ this season. Rose believes in supporting education and outreach efforts that will give students an opportunity to excel in life. T H A N K Y O U , R OSE, FO R MAKING THEIR DR E A M S A R E A L I T Y ! Classical Music. It’s In Our Nature. classicalsouthflorida.org 37 Jewels Society We acknowledge the incredible generosity of friends who have made cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more during Miami City Ballet’s 28-year history. You are our ‘Jewels’… and invaluable to our success! DIAMONDS $1,000,000 and above Anonymous The Annenberg Foundation Ansin Foundation Edmund N. 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Bronson Carnival Corporation Evelyn and Norman Cohan Bobi and Jim Eroncig Charlene and Ron C. Esserman Evelyn R. Gilbert* J.N. McArthur Foundation, Inc. Nancy Jean Davis Macy’s 38 Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Miami Herald Media Company Rose Miniaci National Endowment for the Arts Harriet and Henry A. Pownall The Louis B. Mayer Foundation The Shubert Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Irving Siegel The Strauss Foundation Eugenia* and Robert P. Strauss Surdna Foundation, Inc. William Fox Jr. Foundation Susan Fox-Rosellini EMERALDS $250,000 to $499,999 The Herman Abbott Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Nancy Abbott Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation Alamo Tower Advertising Altria Group, Inc. American Express Charitable Fund AT&T Bank of America Ana-Marie and Robert Barlick, Jr. Cordero & Associates Luis Cordero The Dauer Family Carl DeSantis Lora and Fred Drasner Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Lane Norma and Simon Fireman First Union National Bank of Florida Florman Family Foundation, Inc. A grant in memory of Sheila Natasha Simrod Friedman Leo Goodwin Foundation, Inc. Helen F. Furia Frances B Goodwin* Elliot P. Borkson Alan J. Goldberg Francinelee Hand and David Lincoln Siegel Michele and Lawrence Herbert Roni and Samuel Jacobson Tyby and Gerry Klein Jacqueline and Irwin E.* Kott The Kresge Foundation Movado Group, Inc. Northern Trust Bank of Florida Lisa and Donald J. Pliner The Puopolo Family Charitable Foundation Dominick J. Puopolo, Sr. Sonia “Tita” Puopolo Mrs. Fern G. Rose Ryder Charitable Foundation Lora* and Michael Schultz The Catherine Filene Shouse Foundation Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Robert Kofman Lisa Berg Ms. Dorothy Usiskin SAPPHIRES $100,000 to $249,999 Samuel I. Adler Foundation Ms. Bernyce Adler Stephen and Madeline Anbinder Ms. Adrienne Arsht Bob Avian and Peter Pileski BankAtlantic Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Joan Baxt The Herbert Bearman Foundation, Inc. Trish and Dan Bell BellSouth Corporation Edith Bjork Ms. Betty Madigan Brandt Dr. Amy Buchman Edwina and Joseph Charyk Chastain Foundation Thomas M. Chastain Owen Cheatham Foundation Celeste and Stephen* Weisglass The CitiGroup Private Bank Claudia Cisneros Macaya Ella Fontanals Cisneros The Coca Cola Company Rita and Jerome J. Cohen Pamela and Todd* Cole Marianna Collins* Colson Hicks Eidson Wileen T. Coyne Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiMare Do Unto Others Trust, Inc. Dr. Millie I. Figueredo and Mr. Zeke Delgado Dr. Kira Flanzraich and Mr. Neil Flanzraich FPL Group Foundation, Inc. Freed of London, Ltd. Gillian Spreckels Fuller Funding Arts Broward Funding Arts Network Mr. Robert Gottlieb Ruth Granat* The Green Family Foundation Ambassador Steven and Dorothea Green Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Juan P. Loumiet Rose Ellen and Gerald Greene Fran and Paul Heller Investor Solutions, Inc. Frank and Gabriele Armstrong J.M. Family Enterprises, Inc. Jan and Jim Moran Jenny’s Flowers Mrs. Jenny Kallert KPMG Stephen A. and Ethel L. Keller Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Dr. Robert and Mrs. Miriam* Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Martin Landes, Jr. Harriet and Ralph Leach Isabel and Marvin H. Leibowitz Dr. Henry H. Lerner* Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis Rhoda and Morris Levitt Magic City Casino Florence Hecht* Isabelle and Neal* Amdur Barbara and Fred* Havenick Nancy and Dr. Bob Magoon Saul Magram* Boris V. Marchegiani Neiman Marcus Ocean Drive The Palm Beach Post Norma and Jack Parker Peacock Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Perles Estate of Faye A. Phillips Claudia and Alan Potamkin Princess Grace Foundation Jack Reed Rosalind and Daniel Richter Jerome Robbins Foundation Margaret* and Godfrey A.* Rockefeller The Rockefeller Foundation Jacquelyn and Bruce Rogow Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Gloria and Howard R.* Scharlin The School Board of Broward County The School Board of Miami-Dade County Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa Mrs. Lois H. Siegel Jana Sigars-Malina and Jay* Malina Gail S. Slomin and Perle R. Slomin Sara and Martin L. Solomon Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. Kendall and Gilbert Spencer Squire Sanders & Dempsey, LLP The Stamps Charitable Foundation, Inc. Roe and Penny Stamps Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Joy and Milton Steinberg Steinger Iscoe & Greene, PA Adelaida Muñiz-Iscoe and Gary Iscoe Ms. Peace Sullivan SunTrust Bank Mr. and Mrs. Stanley G. Tate Texaco Latin America West Africa Turbulence Advertising Union Planters Bank United Airlines Aimee and Albert* Van de Maele Joanne Warshaver Pinciss, Eric & David In memory of Barry Pinciss WATSCO, Inc. Albert H. Nahmad Bruce Weber Judy and Sherwood* Weiser Wells Fargo Bank Helene Westreich* The Mailman Foundation, Inc. Jody Wolfe Ms. Diana Zeydel Dr. Sanford L. and Mrs. Dolores* Ziff APOLLO SOCIETY Frosene Sonderling* Mr. Gary and Mrs. Roberta* Soren The Lawrence and Marjorie Stoll Foundation Sheila Wohl Lynn* and Louis Wolfson, II Family Foundation, Inc. Dr. Sanford L. and Mrs. Dolores* Ziff ENDOWMENT PROGRAMS We are grateful to the following who have provided crucial long-term support in response to our goal to build an endowment, to ensure the vision for the Ballet’s future. Ruth K. Behar Memorial Fund BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Florman Family Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Evelyn R. Gilbert* (posthumously) Sheila Wohl Union Planters Bank Lynn* and Louis Wolfson, II Family Foundation, Inc. *Deceased We honor friends who have helped to create a legacy for Miami City Ballet through their financial and estate plans. Toby Lerner Ansin Mrs. Joan Baxt Dianne and Michael Bienes Rita and Jerome J. Cohen Pamela and Todd* Cole Gen. Samuel J. Colton Dr. Gene Eng Betty Florman* John J. and Patricia C. Foody Trust Evelyn R. Gilbert* Dr. Gloria U. Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Greiner Ina Rae Fox and Neil Fox Emil and Lynn Hubschman Adelaida Muñiz-Iscoe and Gary Iscoe Ms. Sylvia Kaye* Mr. Stephen Keller* and Ms. Lesleen Bolt Mr. Eric G. Koskoff R. Kirk Landon The Kirk Foundation Ralph Lutrin and Alfred Allan Lewis Estate of Norma K. Perdue Estate of Faye A. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. William Quesenberry Mr. Murray Robbins* Gary Rugg andd Wendy Joseph-Rugg Mr. and Mrs. David Sommer 39 ANNUAL FUND We sincerely appreciate the gifts of our annual contributors and those who support our capital, endowment, education, scholarship, and other special programs. Represents cumulative giving during the twelve months prior to December 1, 2013. SEASON HONOREES $100,000 and above Anonymous The Codina Family Charlene and Ron C. Esserman Mr. Robert Gottlieb Michele and Lawrence Herbert Susan D. Kronick and Edward Manno Shumsky R. Kirk Landon The Kirk Foundation Ophelia and Juan Js. Roca Corporations / Foundations Cultural Council of Palm Beach County John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Louis B. Mayer Foundation Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL $50,000 to $99,999 Ana-Marie and Robert Barlick, Jr. Ms. Edith Bjork B. and Don Carlin* Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiMare Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nahmad Corporations / Foundations Broward Cultural Council Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs The Strauss Foundation Eugenia* and Robert P. Strauss The Shubert Foundation PRESIDEN T ’S COUNCIL 40 $25,000 to $49,999 Isabelle Amdur Family Deborah and Charles Adelman Stephen and Madeline Anbinder Toby Lerner Ansin Trish and Dan Bell Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blumenstein Mr. and Mrs. Ugo Colombo Richard and Rosalee Davison Mike and Dr. Margaret Eidson Dr. Millie I. Figueredo and Mr. Zeke Delgado Gillian Spreckels Fuller Barbara and Fred* Havenick Ashley and Harriet Hoffman Gerald and Jane Katcher Jacqueline and Irwin E.* Kott Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis Mr. and Mrs. David Mack Rose Miniaci Mr. and Mrs. Steve Perles Lora* and Michael Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Estate of Ella Upsher Corporations / Foundations Audrey Love Charitable Foundation Freed of London, Ltd. IPFone Investor Solutions, Inc. Frank and Gabriele Armstrong Jenny’s Flowers Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council The Miami Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Peacock Foundation, Inc. The Rosenfeld Foundation, Rita E. Stein Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Robert Kofman Lisa Berg Wolfson Family Foundation TRUSTEE’S COUNCIL $15,000 to $24,999 Christopher Adamo and Randi Wolfson Adamo Mr. and Mrs. William Albert Bob Avian and Peter Pileski Mr. Robert S. Benson Bruce and Martha Clinton Bobi and Jim Eroncig Ms. Malka Fingold Alec* and Miriam Flamm Dr. Kira Flanzraich and Mr. Neil Flanzraich Ann and Robert Fromer Mrs. Carole Gigliotti Francinelee Hand and David Lincoln Siegel Mrs. Lisa L. Huertas Darla and John Karlton Mr. and Mrs. Martin Landes, Jr. Isabel and Marvin H. Leibowitz Beth and Jay* Lotspeich Pat Lowry and Jim Hopkins Ralph Lutrin and Alfred Allan Lewis Cami and Clif Onolfo Estate of Norma K. Perdue Mr. and Mrs. Irving Siegel Sara and Martin L. Solomon Ms. Lauri Welteroth Ms. Diana Zeydel Corporations / Foundations Carnival Corporation & plc. Florman Family Foundation, Inc. Funding Arts Broward Jerome Robbins Foundation, Inc. Jewish Communal Fund Leibowitz Charitable Trust Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, Inc. Robert Gottlieb Selecta Magazine Nora Bulnes Squire Sanders (US) LLP Steinger Iscoe & Greene, PA Adelaida Muñiz-Iscoe and Gary Iscoe DANCER’S COUNCIL $10,000 to $14,999 Anonymous Dr. Norman and Mrs. Stephanie Altman Ms. Adrienne Arsht Ms. Sylvia Callari Evelyn R. Gilbert* Rose Ellen and Gerald Greene Alex Gupta Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hart Mr. Victor Kendall Mr. and Mrs. Martin Landes, Jr. Ms. Jill Leinbach Rhoda and Morris Levitt Mr. and Mrs. Ellis J. Parker Jack Reed Adam R. Rose and Peter R. McQuillan Ms. Damaris Skouras Ms. Dorothy Usiskin Dr. and Mrs. Michael Zeide Corporations / Foundations The Herman Abbott Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Nancy Abbott Alvah and Wyline Chapman Foundation The Dallas Foundation Mr. Elliot Cattarulla Do Unto Others Trust, Inc. Rundgren Foundation Samuel I. Adler Foundation Mrs. Bernyce Adler The School Board of Broward County The Standard Hotel Virgin Atlantic Airways WATSCO, Inc. Albert H. Nahmad ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999 Harvey and Arlene Blau Ted and Mori Brian Dr. Amy Buchman Mr. and Mrs. Eric Buermann, Mrs. Shirley H. Rogers Jane Carroll and Leo Arnoboldi Dr. Enrique G. Casuso Mrs. Karen and Dr. Robert Chaikin Shelley and Jules Chatoff Evelyn and Norman Cohan Rita and Jerome J. Cohen Howard and Patricia Farber Marvin Ross Friedman and Adrienne bon Haes Mrs. Joan Getz Beth and Marc Goldberg Jessica Goldman Srebnick Monique and Dan Goldwasser Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Greer Mrs. Diane Star Heller Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Hess Joel and Marcia Hochberg Ms. Elayne Hurwitz Tyby and Gerry Klein Karen L. Krause Ms. Helen M. Kurtz Bill and Marilyn Lane Mrs. Audreylee Leavitt Mr. William Lehman, Jr. Lawrence and Iris Lerner Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Levin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDowell Mr. and Mrs. David Melin Ms. Maria Michaels Dr. and Mrs. Medwin M. Mintzis The Coleman Foundation Mrs. Eileen W. Meudt Harriet and Henry A. Pownall Mrs. Rose Price Mrs. Lois H. Siegel Dr. and Mrs. Mark Sinnreich George Skouras and Lourdes Lopez Ms. Isobel Sturgeon Mrs. Anne B. Tanen Ms. Bonnie Whited Mrs. Patrick Wright Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zappala Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Zwick Corporations / Foundations Bozorgi Family Foundation Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Lane Florida Crystals Corporation Oscar Hernandez Goldman Sachs J.M. Family Enterprises, Inc. Jan and Jim Moran Stephen A. and Ethel L. Keller Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Lopez-Cantera Charitable Foundation Palm Aire Friends of the Arts Publix Super Markets Charities Renato’s Restaurant Ms. Arlene Desiderio Ryder Charitable Foundation Sequoia Foundation for Achievement in the Arts & Education Shutts & Bowen, LLP Squire Sanders (US) LLP Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, PA William Fox Jr. Foundation Susan Fox-Rosellini CHOREOGRAPHER’S CIRCLE $3,000 to $4,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edward Agostini Roy Bartolomei and Peter Wronsky Mr. Ray Breslin and Mr. Patrick Pecoraro Betty Joan and Henry Burr Bernie Butts and Peggy Hering John and Helen Cornell Elias Family Ina Rae Fox and Neil Fox Dr. Tomas Frankel Naomi and Joel Freedman Joan and John Galiardo Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Goldstein Alan Greer and Patricia Seitz Karl and Gertrude Huber Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kellogg Ms. Beth Holland Mrs. Wendy T. Kulberg Ms. Shirley Levy Aaron Lieber and Bruce Horten Joel and Susan Martin Mr. and Mrs. William McCauley Dr. and Mrs. Lewis N. Michaels Mr. and Mrs. David Mixer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nachwalter Mr. and Mrs. Kent W. Overholt Milton and Susan Podolsky Mrs. Geraldine Polinger Mr. William S. Pollak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pollio Earl and Christy Powell Ms. Joan Readding, Mr. and Mrs. David Seegul, Mr. Ted Mozino Irving and Claudia Redel Ms. Helen D. Rodbell Mrs. Fern G. Rose Julie and Philip Rosenfeld Steven and Tatiana Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lee Sandler Mr. and Mrs. David Seegul Mrs. Barbara Sherman Carol and Frank Sobel Maria C. Soucy Lynne and Paul Steinfurth Mr. and Mrs. Stanley G. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tick Pascale van Kipnis and Ted Caplow Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Weinstein Corporations / Foundations Courthouse Express Process Servers Joel M. Rosenthal The Cowles Charitable Trust Harvard Business School Club of South Florida Mercury Express Couriers Peter S. Mozino Foundation CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $2,000 to $2,999 Robin and Richard Abedon Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Abramson Mr. and Mrs. Ian Angus Mrs. Kaye Hancock Apfel and Dr. Robert Apfel Mr. and Mrs. L. Jules Arkin Sharon and Elliot Asbel Dr. and Mrs. Gerry Barrios Hon. and Mrs. Stuart Bernstein Dr. Allen H. Bezner Mr. and Mrs. Irving Bolotin Allen Braverman* Paul and Esta Jo Busker Audre D. Carlin Tina and Dan Carlo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Casel Ms. Anne R. Chamberlin Ms. Leona Chanin Ms. Abbey Chase Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Chaves Dr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Cohen Seymour Cohn and Elaine Marsh Douglas S. Cramer and Hubert Bush Dr. and Mrs. Barry J. Cutler Wayne and Nicole Cypen The Dauer Family Ms. Gertrude de Zelaya Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo A. Diaz Luis and Camille Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dinlocker Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Elkayam Sheila and Alec Engelstein Elaine and Edward Eskind Ruth K. Fain Mr. and Mrs. Penn Farrington Ms. Janice Feirstein Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Feldenkreis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Ferguson Dr. and Mrs. Gary Flax Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frankel Heather T. Frazer Dr. Penny M. Freedman Mrs. Robert Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Nathan D. Froot John Fry and Alexsandra Meijer Gilberto and Maria Fuentes John and Melinda Geberth Ms. Laura J. Gelber Dr. and Mrs. Donald Giddon Murray Ginsburg and Barbara Cohen Leon and Marietta Gnat Joanne and Ron Goldfarb Mr. and Mrs. David Goldschild Corinne and Jerry Gorelick Ms. Cheryl Gowdy Mr. and Mrs. Allan Greenblatt Mrs. Renee Gross Mrs. Ina Haas Mrs. Linda Halperin Ed and Audrey Halperin Dr. and Mrs. Kermit J. Halperin Barbara and Murray Hazan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Hermann Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hotchkiss Emil and Lynn Hubschman Candy Hyman Lorin and Mayelin Jacobson Mrs. Marion Judd Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kahn, Jr. Ms. Nancy R. Kutler David Kislak and Joanne Leibovit Dr. Robert and Mrs. Miriam* Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Murray Laulicht Adam and Ivonne Leichtling Ms. Bonnie Lerner Bonnie Lerner Fund at The Miami Foundation Barbara C. Levin Bernice Lieberman Cynthia and Peter Liebman Mrs. Peggy Madan Mr. and Mrs. Carl Marbach Ms Beatrice Mayer Dr. James McCormick Eileen McGann Thomas and Joellen Malone Ruth Ann Marshall and Patricia Houtz Marilyn and Richard* Mendelson Mrs. Joanne Mercurio Monroe and Judith Milstein Mrs. Sheila Mondry Mr. and Mrs. Harold Oelbaum Ms. Anka K. Palitz George Palladino and Jerrold St. George Mr. Michael S. Pasano Marilyn and Al Pollans Mr. Peter Polow The Estate of Norma K. Purdue In memory of Mr. Fred W. Sutton Mr. Juan Quiñones Mr. Peter Rains Ms. Frances Reaves Mr. and Mrs. Phil Restino Ms. Robyn Rich Mimi and Robert* Rieder 41 Beverly and Ed Robbins Marian and David Rocker Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rosenblum Linda and Harold Rosenson Ms. Alyne Salstone Sanchez-Tembleque Family Mr. and Mrs. Saul Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Sapoff Raquel and Michael Scheck Mr. Ivan Schneider and Mr. Philippe Dehaene Ms. Audrey P. Schwartz Stanley and Carol Shapiro Dr. Richard Sheldon Charles and Sandra Simon Dr. Anthony and Mrs. Ansu Simonetti Ms. Clara Sredni Edith and Martin Stein Mark Steinberg and Dennis Edwards Jim Stepp and Peter Zimmer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stuzin Deborah and Michael Troner Austin W. and Ruth* Tupler Glen and Cynthia Tupler Mrs. Patricia M. Verbeeck Dr. and Mrs. Malvin Weinberger Ms. Ruth Weiss Dr. Steven and Ana Weissman Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Weitz Mrs. Joan Wepman-Greene Judy and M. Richard Wyman Dr. Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Corporations / Foundations Ansin Foundation - WSVN 7 The Harkness Foundation for Dance The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Joseph S. and Louise B. Rumbaugh Fund of the Community Fdn of Broward Schwab Charitable Fund Target PERFORMER’S CIRCLE 42 $1,000 to $1,999 Anonymous Mrs. Cornelia Bailey Mrs. Joan Baxt Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blanke Ms. Jacqueline Dufour Blaser Ms. Michele Bowman Betty Madigan Brandt Mr. Shiroiy D. Cama Jacqueline Cestone Charles Cinnamon Victor Cohen and Julia Rotwein Yvette Costas and Steve Gambinski Wileen T. Coyne Stuart and Lynn Edinoff Mrs. Joan Eigen Ms. Jo Ann Engelhardt Mr. and Ms. John Frank Mr. and Mrs. Morris Futernick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Galkin Ms. Linda Gary David H. and Bonnie N. Gold Laurence and Susan Goldfein Rosalyn C. Gordon and Dr. Harvey Fader Mark Feldberg and Emilyn Page Jeffrey Gross and William Dinan Fran and Paul Heller Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Holzer Diane Honig Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Jacobs Roni and Samuel Jacobson Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Ms. Marcia Simon Kaplan Ms. Jo Karabell Ms. Mojdeh Khaghan Dr. and Mrs. Fred D. Khani Ms. Leona Kosh George and Barbara Palmer Kramer Dr. and Mrs. Roger K. Leavitt Winston Lett, Esq. and Frank Benoit Gloria and Leonard* Luria Morton J. Macks and Louise D. Macks Dr. Laurence and Phyllis Malmuth Samuel and Annette Mandel Captain Wayne and Donna Marquardt Marion and Terry Martin Mr. Paul J. Marvin Mrs. Nanette S. Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McNeal Harold Mortimer and Alfred Medina Robert Merlin and Michelle Danoff Merlin Ms. Sydelle Meyer Zammy Migdal and Jose Szapocznik Richard Milstein and Eric Hankin Joan Morrison Betty Lou C. and William T. Nanovsky Joyce and William Niles Dr. Jules Oaklander Mr. José Luis Peré ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Tracy Pollan and Michael Fox Senator Nan and Mr. David Rich Mr. John and Dr. Lynne Richard Rosalind and Daniel Richter Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rothman Gerald and Susan Savitsky Ms. Judith Schalit Bennett and Leah Schlenger Mr. Culver Smith Burton and Barbara F. Stern Marion and Allan Stillman Ms. Rosalie W. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sumner Mr. Erling T. Thoresen Mrs. D’vera Topol Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Traum José Vilanova Theron P. Watson and Hank Stembridge Ms. Jeanne Weaver Reusch Rachel Weiss and Joseph Traub Helen Welch George and Elizabeth Wiegers Ms. Lynn Wiener Mrs. Babbette Wolff Corporations / Foundations The Coyne Family Foundation Ellis Lake Capital, LLC Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Incapital J.N. McArthur Foundation, Inc. Nancy Jean Davis Kim’s Valet Cleaners Merrill Lynch Park Avenue Numismatics Ress Family Foundation Simon & Eve Colin Foundation, Inc. PRINCIPAL $500 to $999 Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon G. Adelman Ms. Denise L. Altman Ms. Rosalie Altmark Merrill Ashley Mr. and Mrs. Burton August Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bander Mrs. Shirley Baratz Helene Berger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berne Dr. Nettie Birnbach Dr. and Mrs. Laurence Brody Nancy and Peter Brown Lyle and Joan Brundage Mrs. Erhla Cantor Carolyn Coleman and Lisa Evans Dr. Alfred and Susan Feingold Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph J. Frei Laura Frohman Glenn and Linda Fuller Mr. and Mrs. David A. Gardner Ms. Lenore Gaynor Mr. Franklyn Glinn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Golber Mr. and Mrs. K. Lawrence Gragg Ms. Priscilla Greenfield Mr. Jeffrey C. Haller Mrs. Vicki Halmos Thomas Harris and Pace Barnes Mrs. Justine Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hesser Ms. Andrea Heuson-Sharp Dr. Robert and Mrs. Hanna Hopkins Mrs. Nedra Kalish Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kaminsky Helene Kaye Kaplan Ms. Dolores Karl Sue and Eugene Karp Dr. and Mrs. Irwin Klau Mr. Byron Kline Ms. Beatriz La Rosa Phyllis and Sidney LaMonte Stephanie and Larry Levy Mr. and Mrs. Jerol M. Lind Mr. David L. Manz Mr. Serge Martin Peggy Marx and Daniel Forstein Mrs. Judith Matus T. McAlpin Mr. and Mrs. John McHenry Ms. Karen Meltzer Leslie Miller and Maureen Tobin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miska Ms. Nora J. Natke Dr. and Mrs. Morton S. Notarius Cruz H. Otazo and Virginia Otazo Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Platnick Mr. and Mrs. Leroy B. Raffel Rita and Sandy Reichlin Michael and Fran Richmond Drs. Herb and Carol Rothman Jeff and Monica Ruthizer Dr. and Mrs. Joel Sandberg Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sands Murray and Yvette Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schneider Mr. Marvin W. Schwartzbard Idajane and Bernard Segal Ms. Diane S. Sepler Everett A. Sheslow Mr. Larry Siedlik Mr. and Mrs. Morrie H. Siegel Drs. Leonard and Gail Silverman Dr. Stuart and Sen. Eleanor Sobel Larry and Ellen Sosnow Seymour and Jeanette Spira Ms. Kathryn Stark Mr. and Mrs. Alan Steinberg Mr. and Mrs. Les Strauss Marlene and Harold Strauss Ms. Ellen Sussman Dr. and Mrs. Myron Teitelbaum Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua Robison Alberto E. Vadillo, MD Patricia Vouch John and Leatrice Wolf Mr. Joel Wolpe and Mrs. Nikki Esserman Wolpe Corporations / Foundations ARCT Architecture, NYC Collins Park Neighborhood Association DJ Building & Consulting Kaplan, Pomerantz, Schaeffer Foundation Luis Insurance Shutts & Bowen LLP Mr. Alexander I. Tachmes SOLOIST $250 to $499 Ms. Ruth C. Abramson Ms. Barbara Ackerman Shirley Aidekman-Kaye and Dorothy Leebow Ruth and Robert Albertson Mr. Sergio Aldana Debbie and Don Aronson Mrs. Evelyn K. Axler Susan R. Bannon Ms. Joyce Barsky-Greenstein Mr. and Mrs. David Bernstein Ms. Marjorie Block Robert and Patricia Born Cynthia L. Boyett Ms. Rosemary A. Brady Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown Mrs. Bussel Jennifer Stearns Buttrick and Matthew Buttrick Ms. Marilyn Cahn Mr. Ernesto Cardozo Mrs. Rena Chernow Ms. Jeanette Cody Lucille and Herb Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Coleman Mr. Donald Comras Estelle Cooperstone Ms. Tracey Corwin Ms. Nancy Curtin John E. and Fran Custer Abhay and Annalisa Damley Carlos Danaan Mr. Jeff Davis Judith and William Deskin Mrs. Penelope Dolara Glen Dworkin Dr. Perry and Mrs. Eileen Dworkin of Ocoee, FL Dr. and Mrs. David Ehrenreich Robert Eichler and Gregory Oram Ms. Harriet Ellis Lynn Elrad Mr. Thomas Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Feldman Stephen and Mary Fedlman Mrs. Raquel Ferrero Paul and Claire Finkel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fish Michael and Ursula Fokine Mr. and Mrs. David Foster Fraternal Order of Police #31 Jeffrey and Suzanne Fried Ms. Taeko Fried Edward and Marilyn Gadinsky Dr. and Mrs. Philip George Martin and Heather Gerson Ms. Elizabet A. Gillio Mrs. Dalia Glottmann Drs. Paul and Joan Gluck Richard and Peggy Greenfield Ms. Alice Grossman Dan Hagerty and Michael Cook Judge and Mrs. Bertram Harnett Mr. and Mrs. Burton Harrison Susan Helfman and George Simon Ms. Patricia E. Herbert Ms. Ann W. Herman Ms. Andrea H. Sharp Mary Holden Ms. Nicola Hudson Dr. Michael C. Hughes and Ms. Judith Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huston, Jr. Mr. Larry Hyer Dr. Stanley and Judy Jacobs Dr. George and Mrs.* Jacobson Sheila Josephberg Ms. Deborah Karl Mr. and Mrs. Jack I. Ketay Marion Kleinkramer Howard and Merele Kosowsky Helen Kunde Ms. Jodi Kurzwerl Charna Larkin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Ackman Mr. and Mrs. Jack Levins Mrs. Nancy Levy Mr. Robert A. Lewis Mrs. Mimi S. Livingston Esperanza (Essie) Llaneza Debra Lobel and Beverly Dash Marshall Lowe and Naomi Mevorach Bobbi and Will Lorry Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacNamara Mr. and Mrs. Rene Males Mr. and Mrs. Larry Marbert Mr. and Mrs. Jay Massirman Lark V. McCarthy and Michael Thomas Michelle A. McClaskey Bob and Donna Miller Ms. Anna Milo Dr. Morris Moel Cristina Moreno Ken Morris Ms. Honey Moss Mrs. Dale Nadel Mr. Jonathan Nadler Mr. Kenneth Noffke Ms. Norma Jean Ober Mrs. Lenore Orlowska-Warren John and Beatrice Palmer Lindsey A. Payne Mrs. Diana Person Ms. Maria E. Pinillos Ms. Bettyann Pober Ms. Hanna Posniak Melissa and Bill Quesenberry Mrs. Ana Rivas Vazquez-Banden Bosch Donna Rubin Kaminkow Louis F. Ruf Michele Scanlan Ms. Vivian Scharer Linda Schejola Barbara and Maurice Schlang Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Schlenger Dr. Norma J. Schulman-Waltzer Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schustak Mr. Ronald Seidle and Mr. Fred Vega Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sembello, Jr. Tom and Joyce Septembre Norman and Arleen Shabel Mrs. Muriel A. Shapiro Marian and Bob Siegel Eugene C. Smith and David A. Moon Mr. and Mrs. Hampden H. Smith, III Mrs. Jane D. Smith Maria Somarriba Mrs. Shirley S. Spector Shelley and Phil Spies Mark and Katie Stalker Mrs. Nancy Stavis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stein Barbara and Joel Stone Ms. Simma Sulzer Dr. Philip Sydell Dr. and Mrs. Tali Tzur Ms. Lynne Tarnopol Dr. and Mrs. Richard Thurer Mr. Conrad Tidswell Ms. Amy E. Tobin Sandra Thompson Phyllis and Robert Topchik Al and Ronnie Trenk Mr. and Mrs. John Vakoutis Dr. and Mrs. James E. Vaux, Jr. Joaquin Vinas Thomas Wade and Daniel Roose Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallstein Ms. Marjorie Weil Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Weinberg Mr. Larry Weiss Mrs. Allison Weiss-Brady Ms. Sylvia Wenger Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Mrs. Anastasia Wojak David and Nancy Wolf Ms. Robin Woodard Mrs. Gloria Xiques-Twiss Howard Zener Mr. George Zuber and Mr. Anthony Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zucker Corporations / Foundations Albert & Judith Goldberg Foundation Dancing Supplies Depot Dr. Helen Carlo Marlene Brown Jewelry Silversea Cruises *Deceased If you feel there has been an omission or error in our recognition of your generosity, please accept our sincere apologies, and contact Craig Badinger, Donor Relations Manager, at 305-929-7000, ext. 1412, or [email protected] so that we may make amends. 43 GIFTS In honor Nina and William Albert Debbie and Don Aronson Robert and Patricia Born Peter and Nancy Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kaminsky Stephanie and Larry Levy Bobbi and Will Lorry Rita and Sandy Reichlin Robert and Sue Ellen Schneider Idajane and Bernard Segal Shelley and Phil Spies Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stein Sharon Asbel Deborah and Michael Troner Merrill Ashley Audre D. Carlin Michele Herbert Jacqueline Kott Claudia Perles Mabel Gonzalez Dr. and Mrs. Tali Tzur Daniel J. Hagerty Lark McCarthy and Michael Thomas Orene T. Harris Sharon and Elliot Asbel Meike and Dominick Miniaci Hanna Posniak Michael Kaiser and John Roberts The Codina Family Jeanne Weaver Ruesch John and Darla Karlton Lourdes Lopez Elliot and Kay Cattarulla Glenn and Linda Fuller Gerald and Jane Katcher Ralph Lutrin and Alfred Allan Lewis Beth Lotspeich Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huston, Jr. Ricardo Montealegre Jo Karabell Philip H. Neal Edith Bjork Mr. and Mrs. Frederic A. Sharf Cruz H. Otazo Robert and Steffi Berne Monroe and Judith Milstein Ivonne Labrada-Leichtling Jennifer Kronenberg Mrs. Rose Price Dr. and Mrs. Tali Tzur Craig Badinger Laura Frohman Sharon and Elliot Asbel Meike and Dominick Miniaci Mary Carmen Catoya Eva Kronenberg-Guerra Mr. and Mrs. Martin Landes, Jr. Meike and Dominick Miniaci Rose Miniaci Pamela Garrison Dorothy Usiskin Albert H. Nahmad Matt Saurusaitis Irving and Diane Siegel Helen Horowitz Fred and Ruth Schwalbe Deborah Troner Sharon and Elliot Asbel Alice and Marvin Levy Barbara and Murray Hazan GIFTS IN MEMORY “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Jeanne Cantey Nels and Nancy Rundgren Jane Falk Lora Schultz Katie Stark the Gottliebs and LaMontes Robert G. Friedman Eugenie Friedman Florence Hecht Isabelle Amdur Barbara Havenick Leonard Luria Gloria Luria Martha Mahr Carlos Danaan Beatriz La Rosa Ivonne Labrada-Leichtling Cruz Otazo Rundgren Foundation Richard and Robin Abedon Harold and Penny Blumenstein Ellis Lake Capital Anthony Pasqua Richard and Diana Feldman Merle and Stanley Goldstein Barbara and Murray Hazan Helen M. Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacNamara Karen Meltzer Larry and Ellen Sosnow Mr. and Mrs. Les Strauss Lynne Tarnopol Gaylen and Allen White George and Elizabeth Wiegers Ruth Tupler Austin, Glen and Cynthia Tupler 44 Hospitality Is A Team Sport 561.855.2660 | Table26pb.com 1700 S.Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL |33401 MIAMI CITY BALLET LEADERSHIP & STAFF Lourdes Lopez Artistic Director Daniel J. Hagerty ADMINISTRATION Receptionist/Office Manager Laura Rivera-Rozo Executive Assistant Stephanie Wesdock Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director Zulma López-Freyre Executive Director DEVELOPMENT ARTISTIC Executive Vice President Artistic Affairs Pamela Gardiner Principal Ballet Master Roma Sosenko Ballet Master Joan Latham Ballet Master Arnold Quintane Company Manager Anne-Camille Hersh MUSIC Music Advisor/Company Pianist Francisco Rennó Principal Conductor Gary Sheldon PRODUCTION Production & Lighting Director John Hall Production Stage Manager Nicole M. Mitchell Assistant Stage Manager Michelle Cote Production Carpenter Brian Harris Property Master Edward Curington Production Electrician William Schwendel Assistant Electrician Apon Nichols Sound Engineer Sean Deceunick Technical Advisor Richard Carter WARDROBE Costume Designer & Director of Wardrobe Haydée Morales Wardrobe Master Ricardo Asturias Costume Artist Maria S. Morales Draper and Pattern Technician Edilberto Perez School Wardrobe Mistress Ibis Hernandez Wardrobe Assistant Jennifer Conrad Seamstresses Martha Dornasimento, Amelia Paille, Ana Maria Romero, Martha Venegas Make-up Artist Carol Raskin MIAMI CITY BALLET SCHOOL Chairman of Faculty Lourdes Lopez School Director Darleen Callaghan School Administrative Manager Jennifer Pino School Administrator Ricardo Montealegre School Registrar Nagia Almeida Psychologist Dr. Migdalia Figueredo Senior Faculty Geta Constantinescu, Olivier Pardina Faculty Mariana Alvarez Brake, Kareen Pauld Camargo, Montse Cosin, Ashlee Cramer, Gerard Ebitz, Valia Gonzalez, Kris Kramer, Suzanne Limbrunner, Angelica López Cotto, Rafi Maldonado-Lopez, Elizabeth Malm, Jessica Matlin, Maribel Modrono, Julie Pappas Smith, DeAnn Petruschke, Roberto Rodriguez Housing Supervisor Kiabi Dubose Pianists Frieda Afonin, Marianela Castro, Juvenal Correa-Salas, Diana Dubrovsky, Gladys Fariñas, Jose Ruiz, Teresa Valdivia Egusquiza Director of Development Marialaura Leslie Major Gifts Officer Melissa Chaykin Senior Gifts Officer Orene Tross-Harris Donor Relations Manager Craig Badinger Special Events Manager Sarah Buie Foundations & Government Relations Manager Michele Scanlan Grants Writer Lauren Hallford Grants Associate Leah Blumenfeld FINANCE Chief Financial Officer Jonah Pruitt, III HR/School Accountant Marylynn Hohenstein Accountant Jesus Valdes Analyst Yoli Contreras MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Director of Marketing & Communications Jeffrey Parks Assistant Director of Marketing Caroline Murray Box Office Manager Richard Dotson Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Saurusaitis Coordinator – Online, Social & Multimedia Emily Parkinson Coordinator – Education, Publicity & Publications Estefania Garcia Group Sales Isabel Gonzalez Customer Service Representatives Asante Benjamin, Tony Castineyra, Maritza Castro, George Gomez, Mabel Gonzalez, Kaaren Mils, Alex Ortega, Nalla Tejera PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS Employment and Labor Law Robert T. Kofman, Esq., Lisa Berg, Esq., Stearns Weaver Miller, et al, P.A. Immigration Law Glenn Rissman, Esq., Stearns Weaver Miller, et al, P.A. Governance & Corporate Law Stuart D. Ames, Esq., Stearns Weaver Miller, et al, P.A. Company Photographer Daniel Azoulay Auditor Michael Robbins, C.P.A., Robbins & Landino, P.A. MEDICAL PROVIDERS Orthopedics (Extremities) Joseph Chalai MD, Mark J. Sinnreich MD, Michael S. Zeide MD Orthopedics (Foot/Ankle) Mark Bromson MD, Thomas San Giovanni MD Orthopedics (Spine) Jonathan Hyde MD Podiatry Michelle Detweiler DPM Osteopathic Medicine James McCormick DO Chiropractic Steve M. Friedman DC Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Amy Chen AP Physical Therapy Keiko Fernandez PT, DPT; Elizabeth Maples PT, DPT; Cynthia McGee Laportilla MSPT, LMT, JSCC Massage Therapy Michael Orkin LMT, Alexis Somoano LMT Medical Imaging Open MRI of Hialeah, Eiber Radiology, Central Magnetic Imaging 46 January 25 thru February 8 A Story of Love in Exile by GIuSePPe VerDI Follow the plight of the Hebrews of Babylonia as they are assaulted, conquered, and ultimately exiled from their homeland. Within this backdrop of exiles yearning for their homeland is a love story, but can love flourish in such a place and time? Bear witness to Verdi’s masterpiece – Nabucco – and hear the famous chorus, Va pensiero, that will bring you to tears. www.FGO.org • 800.741.1010 ALSO see TOSCA, starting MARCH 29, 2014 Photo: Nabucco © Scott Suchman for Washington National Opera Support Our Champs! Become a member of Miami City Ballet to receive exclusive benefits— starting at just $50! Your tax-deductible membership gift will help keep our champs on their toes. Jeanette Delgado and LeBron James Visit the Membership table in the lobby to join today. miamicityballet.org (305) 929.7000, x1412 Lourdes Lopez Artistic Director A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. MCB REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH1034. PHOTO © DAVID ALVAREZ.