Indianapolis Youth Ballet Company
Mission Statement:
To provide young people, who have a love for ballet, with a memorable and artistically fulfilling experience that will enhance their self esteem
and encourage a lasting love for the performing arts.
Guiding Principles:
To provide a creative environment, treating each other with respect and dignity.
To develop enthusiasm for the performing art of ballet.
To provide a program as close to that of a "professional" ballet company but without the strict
regiment required for the professional. We believe there should and can be a balance for children in
this art.
Indianapolis Youth Ballet Company
2010 - 2011
Principal Dancers
Valerie Rockey
Savannah Smith
Mikayla Esslinger
Jessi Pollard
*Alexa Connell
Soloists
Angel Gaskin
Grace Bowling
Katie May
Olivia Smith
Featured Company Dancers
Erin Curtiss
Kayla Lane
Kelsie Clayton
Artistic Director
Miss Scharmaine Lakstins
Swan Lake 2010
Photos by Sweela at Shooting Stars
Audition Results
Coppelia
Swanhilda…..Valerie Rockey
Franz….. Dylan Litton
Coppelius…..Tyler Simpson
Swanhilda’s Friends…..Savannah Smith, Mikayla Esslinger
Jessi Pollard, Alexa Connell
Spanish Doll…..Angel Gaskins
Scottish Doll…..Grace Bowling
Chinese Doll…..Olivia Smith
Wedding Celebration Variation…..Katie May
Act 1
“The Town Square”
Mazurka:
All Pointe Students who attend the audition
Featuring Kelsie Clayton
Mazurka Children (costumes-pink/mint):
Julia Brookshire, Rachel Ramsey, Marah LeMasters, Annie Twyford, Sophie Venter, Meghan Koleszar, Emma Herwehe, Lillian Lacy, Chloe Betz, Emma Brown, Keelin Harrington, Savannah Venter, Emma Morgan, Hannah Morgan, Kylie Clayton
Village Maiden’s:
Miss Ashley’s Saturday 1:20 Pointe Class
Village Children (costume-white tutu’s):
Gretchen Erdmann, Caron Esslinger, Grace Lyons, Hayley Stevens, Grace Twyford, Noee Hoskins, Alexa Brodnik, Elisa Shortridge, Kayla Rettig, Katelyn Mosier, Julia Wilson, Paris Tabor, Hannah Hudson, Maia Kachler, Lily Handy, Emma Eller, Madalyn Berfiend, Trista McCord, Kaydence Freeman, Haley Rickey, Rachel Durham, Elizabeth Divish, Olivia Kill, Maya Atkins, Ava Hess, Isabella Coker, Emily Hudson, Lilly Hommell, Samantha Bradley
Act 2
“In the Doll Shop”
Friends and Dolls
Act 3
“The Wedding Celebration”
Wedding Guests:
Miss Pam’s Tuesday Pointe Class
Miss Pam’s Friday Pointe Class
And
Miniature Brides (costume-white lace):
Amanda Goins, Annie Gowan, Elena Eberwine, Olivia Goers, Jana Tuttle, Emma Main, Madelyn Andrews, Kaitlyn Ready, Madeline Wilson
Congratulations
to the following company members
on their promotions!
Jessi Pollard is promoted to a Principal Dancer
Olivia Smith is promoted to a Soloist
Katie May is promoted to a Soloist
And
Kelsie Clayton to a featured member
Tippy Toes welcomed
Guest Artist
Janice Barringer
Internationally known author of
The Pointe Book
Corps de Ballet
Erin Connell
Emma Wolf
Kaitlin Quattrocchi
Maria Smarelli
Taylor Richards
Hannah Rominger
Molly Roller
Jordan Graf
Lauren Straber
Morgan Hunt
Alex Witt
Casey Davis
Dayna Feller
* Honorary Member
Megan Powell
Grace Bowen
Elizabeth Bowen
Haley Stevenson
Mary Anne Schneider
Samantha Ripperger
Gretchen Erdmann
Sofy Vida
Faith Loyd-Bryant
Lily Scellato
Kim Sudler*
Melissa French*
All students enjoyed the master class classes taught by Miss Barringer. It was a huge success. She also enjoyed being a judge at our audition for the upcoming ballet "Coppelia", commenting on the all the well trained ballet dancers we have in our IYBC classes. A true compliment coming from a guest artist who travels the world over teaching seminars to many students. Below are some pictures of the fun weekend! Enjoy!
Upcoming Dates for IYBC
Monday February 6th and 13 Act 2 Rehearsal (w/o tech. students) 8-9pm
Monday February 20th and 27th Mazurka Rehearsal
(w/o tech. students) 8-9pm
For more important IYBC dates see the "newsletter page"
IYBC Principals Valerie Rockey and Jessi Pollard
Photo by Sweela at Shooting Stars
Introducing the Degas Series!
Sweela at Shooting Stars created these Degas inspired photos of our very own IYBC dancers. You may have noticed them decking the walls of our new studio. Thank you Sweela! We love them!
Jessi Pollard IYBC Principal
Savannah Smith IYBC Principal
IYBC Principals
Valerie Rockey, Savannah Smith, MIkayla Esslinger, Alexa Connell IYBC Principals (from left to right)
