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Creating The Dreamer | Michelle Acke

School of Ballet 5:8 student Michelle Acke shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

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Creating The Dreamer | Margaret Fitz

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Margaret Fitz shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

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Creating The Dreamer | McKenna Palmer

School of Ballet 5:8 student McKenna Palmer shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

Ballet 5:8 5/19/22 Ballet 5:8 5/19/22

Creating The Dreamer | Elizabeth Tjia

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Elizabeth Tjia shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

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Creating The Dreamer | April Sakell

Ballet 5:8 Trainee April Sakell shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

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Creating The Dreamer | Iris Van Wieren

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Iris Van Wieren shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

Ballet 5:8 5/6/22 Ballet 5:8 5/6/22

Creating The Dreamer | Margarita Mora

School of Ballet 5:8 student Margarita Mora shares about becoming her character for Julianna Rubio Slager’s new ballet, The Dreamer.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Trainee, Elayne Podolske shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Second Company Artist, Ford Tackett shares about becoming his character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Margaret Fitz shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Sofia JaBaay shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Marina Strong shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Gabby Timm shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Rachel Walker shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Michelle Acke | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interview

“I perform the Spanish lead with James Wainwright. Spanish is a spicy but joyful piece.” - Studio Company Member, Michelle Acke

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Miranda Rubio | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interview

“As much as I love neo-classical or contemporary ballets, there's still this six year old inside of me who looks at that satin dress and jeweled crown and goes ‘Oh yes, this is magical!’” - Second Company Member, Miranda Rubio

Ballet 5:8 11/6/19 Ballet 5:8 11/6/19

Eva Sernas | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interview

“The happiness and energy that is present during this dance is something that makes me so happy. I adore all of Beyond the Nutcracker, but this dance has a very special place in my heart.” - Studio Company Member, Eva Sernas

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Sophia Snider | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interviews

“Every time I step into character, I am reminded of the constant source of hope we have in Jesus.” - Studio Company Member, Sophia Snider

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Grace Rohder | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interview

“It’s been my dream to dance this role since I was a little girl.” - Studio Company Member, Grace Rohder