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About UsThe Albemarle Ballet Theatre is flourishing in its downtown Crozetlocation on the corner of Crozet Avenue and Three NotchedRoad in the historic Fruit-Growers Co-op building. The mission ofABT is to provide a fun, safe, healthy, and nurturing environmentfor our students while offering the highest quality instruction fromthe finest teachers. Our students include beginners, buddingdancers, future professionals, and lifelong enthusiasts.The program offers unique and exciting multidimensional classesthat are designed for growth and enjoyment in dance. Ourinstructors teach with professionalism and enthusiasm, inspiredby their love of the art and its traditions. The school providesprofessional facilities, including a studio large enough for staging.The second floor space – offering Blue Ridge Mountain views – isthe perfect home for our school and multigenerational, familyorientedfaculty.The Studio for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Crozet,sharing space with the Albemarle Ballet Theatre, and is directedby Sally Hart. This non-profit organization’s mission is to producefamily-oriented and affordable dance productions for theAlbemarle-Charlottesville area through its Live Dance program.SFTPA is also working to provide need-based scholarships to localdancers for selected programs with its Dancing Off the Streetsscholarship fund. Development has already begun for the futureAlbemarle Ballet Company.The Hart family began this dance project with a vision to bringprofessional, affordable dance instruction and quality danceproductions to the Albemarle-Charlottesville area. They openedThe Albemarle Ballet Theatre with no outside funding in February,2005. The school now boasts over 100 students, provides $12,000per year in need-based dance scholarships, and has producedfour full-length productions to date. The success of the schoolhas paved the way to expand this dance project with the futureAlbemarle Ballet Company by merging with the Studio for thePerforming Arts to accomplish their dream. Join us as we makethe dreams of our local dancers come true!For more information, call Gary Hart at 434.823.8888

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BiosSally Hart: Founder, Director, and Instructor of the Albemarle Ballet Theatre,formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet for five years and performed atthe opening of the Kennedy Center with American Ballet Theatre ArtisticDirector, Kevin McKenzie. Mrs. Hart has been teaching dance locally forsixteen years and has produced many local dance productions. Her unique,multifaceted curriculum includes a blend of English/Russian technique andVaganova methods that bring out the best in every dancer.“If Vince Lombardi and Shari Lewis ever had a daughter, she might havegrown up to be something like Sally Hart.” - Lindsay Barnes, The Hook“If you are looking for a dance instructor for your fledgling child or you arean aspiring professional, Mrs. Sally Hart is the teacher that you want to trainwith!” - Linda M. Kuchera-Gage, formerly with “American Ballet Theatre”Veronica Hart: Co-Artistic Director, Instructor, and Dancer formerly dancedwith the Charleston Ballet Theatre. Veronica trained with Sally Hart, the JoffreyBallet School, the Virginia School of the Arts, and was privately coached byKeith Lee formerly with American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey. Leadingroles include Paquita, Maria in the Mambo from West Side Story, as well asa performance with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in Praise God and Dance.Veronica has staged and choreographed for numerous ABT productionsand continues to perform.Nicole Hart: Resident Choreographer, Instructor, and Dancer, formerlydanced with the Charleston Ballet Theatre. Nicky trained with Sally Hart,the Joffrey Ballet School, the Virginia School of the Arts, and was privatelytrained by Kris Cangelosi. Nicky performed with the Mikerline Haitian FolkloreDance Company and studied Capoeira at Alvin Ailey in NYC. Leading rolesinclude Kitri from Don Quixote, Les Sylphides, and Honeysuckle Rose with theCharleston Ballet Theatre. Nicky has choreographed and staged severaloriginal works for ABT productions and continues to perform.Sharon Donohue Tolczyk formerly danced with the Dayton Ballet Company,where she was also Ballet Mistress for both the professional company andDayton Ballet II and also danced with Peridance, a contemporary balletcompany in NYC. Mrs. Tolczyk taught at the Boston Ballet School andWalnut Hill School for the Arts, where she also directed the Children’s DanceExtension Division and Summer Dance Workshop.

BiosErin J. Forker danced with the Dance Stop Company for 10 years andperformed throughout the Southeast. Erin was a charter member of thedance company BeMoved; their performances in New York City raisedmoney to establish a dance school in Uganda. She studied under teachersand choreographers such as Lynette Grubb Strickland, Kris Cangelosi, JimmyLocust, Lisa Toups, Marcus R. Alford, Ray A. Hall, Jr., and Melanie Forsberg.Dinah Gray is the co-founder of Charlottesville’s Prospect Dance Group andhas danced professionally with Ballet Theatre of Annapolis, the BaltimoreOpera, Kimberly Mackin Dance Company, and Off Center Dance Theater.After graduating from the Virginia School of the Arts, she attended GoucherCollege as a Rosenberg Scholar in dance, where she received a B.A. inDance Performance and Choreography.Ashley McCall-Geisler studied with the Old Dominion University BalletCompany in Norfolk, Virginia, and trained with Nina Sakhnovskaya of theVaganova Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia. Key roles include Marzipan andChinese in The Nutcracker and lead roles in performances of Snow Whiteand The Fairy Doll.Mollie Washburne danced with the Montgomery Civic Ballet and at IndianaUniversity. Mrs. Washburne began her dance training in Montgomery,Alabama, with Audrey Gryder and Duane Dishion and went on to studywith George Verdak, formerly of the Ballet Russe, and with Jurgen Pagels atIndiana University, where she received a degree in Journalism and Theater.She also studied at the Briansky Ballet Center and with the Joffrey Ballet.Production CreditsProduced by Sally HartProduction Assistant - Ellen EwellChoreography by Nicole Hart & Veronica HartSeamstress - Rita ComacheAdvertising & Marketing by Gary S. HartLighting and Production Support by The Paramount TheaterPublishing Support by Rich GeislerPromotional Support by John Kosea Charlottesville Radio GroupSpecial Thanks to all of Our Volunteers

Congratulations to the followingAlbemarle Ballet Theatre StudentsMadeline Adams will be attending the Ballet Austin program in Texas andwas also accepted to the Joffrey Ballet School’s program in NYC and theNorth Carolina School of the Arts.Lauren Ewell will be attending the American Ballet Theatre School inNYC.Kelly Knox will be attending the Joffrey Ballet School’s Jazz & Modernprogram in NYC.Haley Neisser will be attending the School of American Ballet (New YorkCity Ballet) and was also accepted to the Joffrey Ballet School’s Midwest &NYC programs and American Ballet Theatre Schools in NYC & Alabama.Elizabeth Rydland will be attending the Joffrey Ballet School’s program NYCand was also accepted to the American Ballet Theatre School in Alabama.Lara Spiekermann will be attending the Richmond Ballet with a MeritScholarship.

EtudesChoreography by Nicole HartMusic by Knudage Riisager (after Carl Czerny)Performed by the Zapolsky Philharmonic OrchestraSpring DaEtudes was originally created by Harald Lander for the Royal DanishBallet in 1948. Since then, it has been restaged and performed bynumerous other companies including American Ballet Theatre, SanFrancisco Ballet, and the Paris Opera Ballet. Etudes is based onthe exercises of a ballet technique class, developed into a brillianttheatrical work. Nicole Hart’s innovative and fresh choreographydisplays her stunning creativity as well as her ability to highlight thedancers of the Albemarle Ballet Theatre at their best.IntermissionGospel in MotionChoreography by Nicole HartMusic by Sam Cooke, “Jesus Gave Me Water” and Etta James,“Swing Low”Gospel in Motion is an uplifting, energetic, and inspiring modern dancepiece influenced by jazz, African, and traditional praise and worshipmovement. The dance is in two sections—the first choreographedto “Jesus Gave Me Water” by the “King of Soul” legend, Sam Cooke,and the second to “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” sung by classic R&Bartist, Etta James. Shady GroveChoreography by Nicole and Veronica HartMusic by Doc Watson, “Shady Grove”Nicole and Veronica were introduced to the music of Doc and MerleWatson as small children by their father, Gary Hart. This dance, ShadyGrove, reflects their roots, their love of the countryside where they

nce Galagrew up, and their fondness for bluegrass music. The dance includessome of the games they played as children and reflects their closerelationship with one another.IntermissionCarnival of the AnimalsChoreography by Sally and Veronica HartMusic by Camille Saint-Saëns, “Carnival of the Animals”Performed by The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraCarnival of the Animals takes the audience into Saint-Saëns’ animalkingdom through Ogden Nash’s poems, delightfully brought to life bythe younger ABT students and several advanced dancers. With cochoreographer,Veronica Hart, Sally has created a strikingly originaland engaging collection of dances that will delight all ages.Tri, Tin, TresChoreography by Veronica HartIrish Step Dance:Music: Traditional Celtic Fiddles of Ireland, “Rory O’More, TheDonnybrook Boy”East Indian:Music by Hoobam Hoobam, “Black Star Liner”Salsa/Flamenco:Music by Rodrigo y Gabriella, “Diablo Rojo”Tri, Tin, Tres is a beautiful and dynamic portrayal of the culturaldiversity of dance. The wide variety of styles reveals that dance isan art form in every corner of the world. The piece was conceptualizedseveral years ago and finally set in motion this year. Veronica’sresearch of Irish Step Dance and various forms of East Indian dancehas captured their cultural origins with her inspirational andimaginative choreography.

Cast ListEtudesBarre: Madeline Adams, Nicole Hart, Veronica Hart, Ashley McCall-Geisler, HaleyNeisser, and Rachel TurnerPort de Bras: Alex Berr, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Kelly Knox, Anna Rol, ElizabethRydland Lara Spiekermann, and Lexi VestAdagio: Madeline Adams, Tamar Gutherz, Veronica Hart, Lara Spiekermann, andRachel TurnerWaltz: Alex Berr, Nicole Hart, Kelly Knox, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, AnnaRol, Elizabeth Rydland, and Lexi VestGrand Allegro: Veronica Hart, Kelly Knox, Elizabeth Rydland, and Rachel TurnerWarm-up Jumps: Madeline Adams, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Nicole Hart,Veronica Hart, Kelly Knox, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, ElizabethRydland, Rachel Turner, and Lexi VestPirouettes: Madeline Adams, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Kelly Knox, Nicole Hart,Veronica Hart, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, Elizabeth Rydland,Rachel Turner, and Lexi VestBallerina Quartet: Tamar Gutherz, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Anna Rol, and ElizabethRydlandBallerina Variation: Haley NeisserMazurka: Madeline Adams, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Kelly Knox, Nicole Hart,Veronica Hart, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, Elizabeth Rydland,Rachel Turner, and Lexi VestTraveling TurnsFouettes: Nicole HartMadeline Adams, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Nicole Hart, Veronica Hart, AshleyMcCall-Geisler, Kelly Knox, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, Elizabeth Rydland, RachelTurner, and Lexi VestFinale: Madeline Adams, Alex Berr, Caitlin Cosby, Tamar Gutherz, Nicole Hart,Veronica Hart, Kelly Knox, Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, ElizabethRydland, Rachel Turner, Lara Spiekermann, and Lexi VestGospel in MotionMadeline Adams, Alex Berr, Caitlin Cosby, Anna Gomez, Kelly Knox, Haley Neisser,Elizabeth Rydland, Lara Spiekermann, and Lexi VestShady Grove: Nicole and Veronica Hart

Cast ListCarnival of the AnimalsLionsHead Lion: Kelsey HarrisLionesses: Helen Given, Isabel Gomez, Holly Harris, Amia Salisbury, Elissa Simpsonn,and Ashleigh WelchCock and HensCock: Claire TurnerHens: Ella Atwell and Eleri HaydenTortoisesBig Tortoises: Anna Gomez and Kelsey HarrisLittle Tortoises: Cassandra Burk and Alissa BushJack-Ass: Anna GomezElephants:Ringmaster: Madison NeisserHead Elephant: Veronica HartElephants: Willow Crocker, Marta Dupont, Lily Guercio, Olivia Harner, Rosemary Ix,and Paola RinconKangaroos: Lauren Ewell with Ethan Bush and Jordan PraxAquarium: Lexi VestMules: Rebecca Cain, Sarah Jones, and Kaitlyn MyersCuckoos: Margaret Given, Leah Quesenberry, and Emma WeissBirds: Audrey Burgess, Isabel Gomez, Madison Neisser, and Aleksandra TolczykPianists: Audrey Burgess, Lauren Ewell, Margaret Given, Anna Gomez, Kelsey Harris,Madison Neisser, Leah Quesenberry, Aleksandra Tolczyk, Claire Turner, and EmmaWeissFossils: Audrey Boatwright, Rebecca Cain, Amanda DeLaura, Anna DeLaura,Lauren Ewell, and Sarah JonesDying Swan: Rachel TurnerFinale: All DancersTri, Tin, TresCeltic: Ashley McCall-Geisler, Haley Neisser, Anna Rol, and Lara SpiekermannIndian: Veronica Hart, Kelly Knox, and Rachel TurnerSalsa/Flamenco: Couple: Nicole Hart and Ben WashburneCorps Dancers: Madeline Adams, Caitlin Cosby, Kelly Knox, and Elizabeth Rydland

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To Our DancersTo all the ABT performers from the ABT parentsYour skill, grace, and dedication to dance are inspirational.You are an awesome group of dancers!Dance as if everyone is watching--ENJOY!Love, Grandmommy Nancy and Grandma VernaAshley, I’m so proud of all your hard work.Lots of love, MPH and TThank you Mrs. Hart.Love from your Homeschooler’s class.Every family is special in its own way, but we feel especiallylucky to have a ballerina in ours --- her name is Lauren!Love, Granddaddy Eddie and Grandmommy SheilaCongratulations and Best Wishes to Kelly Knox and CaitlinCosby who are graduating from Western Albemarle HighSchool in June, 2007 and will be attending college in the fall.To Lauren-a girl with a dancing heart. We love watching the joyshine through when you dance! Love, Dad, Mom, and RyanMy Love to My 3-DancersSally,Veronica, and Nicky HartFrom DadPsalm 150:4Praise Him with timbreland dancing; PraiseHim with stringedinstruments and pipe.

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