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Mee the Dancers

Meet the Dancers of Casecracker: Swan Lake

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Abbey Larrabee

Role: Constable Collins

Was once nicknamed "Edvard Munch" for her expressiveness. As Constable Collins Abbey brings the perfect mix of sass, stamina, and surrealist facial expressions.

Anya Adib

Anya Adib Tschumi

Role: Nora Newman

Anya has a dance move that looks so much like the original SGDC logo that we almost retro-branded! We just say, "Hey Anya, do the 'original logo'!" and she knows exactly what move to bust out.

Dani Shepherd

Danielle Shepherd

Role: Swan

Played Clara in our Casecracker: Nutcracker - but don't let the sweet exterior fool you. Dani is a 3rd grade teacher and handles business like a boss. Dani can also leap really really high.

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Finnian Helsten

Role: Swan

Finn likes to pop into class or a rehearsal, show us all up, and then waltz right out - leaving us all in awe. We are not worthy!

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Jenny Van Sistine

Role: Forensics

Played "Justin Bieber" so convincingly in last spring's show that our Lighting Designer can't remember her real name and just calls her "Bieber."

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Lauren Brown

Role: Swan

Now check out the dictionary (those still exist, right?) - Lauren shows up under wit, sarcasm and how-does-she-make-pirouettes-look-so-efffortless.

 

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Samantha Johnson

Role: Swan

We're not sure how it happened but twice in a row Samantha has been cast opposite a "director" character that is horrible to her. Sorry, Sam!

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Tino Smith

Role: Assistant Director Albert Anderson

Tino's patience with our shenanigans is unparalleled. He and Jennifer Roberts should form the Its-A-Good-Thing-I-Like-These-People-So-Much club.

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Andrielle Davidson

Role: Sylivia Smith / Odelle (Black Swan)

Andi was once given "The Gershwin" award because her brain is a bottomless pit of ballet and big ideas, and we’re all just trying to keep up.

Ashly Barraclough

Ashly Baraclough

Role: Forensics

Disneyland fan by day, SGDC legend by night. Ashly has been hailed as the "Juggling Act," and "Shirt Off My Back" because she does literally everything.

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Dede Dixon

Role: Director Dorothee Dolohoff

Dede teaches our Restorative Ballet & Jazz classes. Is she the same in the studio as she is as Dolohoff? You tell us - come to class and see the show and find out!

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Hannah Bennett

Role: Priscilla Payne / Odette (White Swan)

Once given the award "Double Agent" because she can choreograph and dance equally as well. (No, this is not a clue for the show...)

Kelsey Sorenson

Kelsey Sorenson

Role: Swan

If you look up "Wonder Woman" the encyclopedia (Wikipedia?), Kelsey is listed as an example. She does it ALL: momma, business owner, teacher, dancer, choreographer, artist and on and on and on.

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Laurie Decker

Role: Forensics

If you're ever lacking in confidence, come be in one of Laurie's pieces. Laurie will make you feel like the best dancer EVER.

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Sarah Olmstead

Role: Edith Edwards

Having just completed her BFA in Dance Education, Sarah is checking out what SGDC is all about before she's off to pursue her MFA. Don't forget about us, Sarah!

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Wendi Smith

Role: Catcher

Wendi is in Laurie's piece, but Wendi doesn't need the boost of confidence that comes with being in Laurie's piece, because Wendi is already the best dancer/choreographer EVER.

Sponsor Ashly Barrclough
Sponsor Tino Smith
About the Campaign

About the Sponsor the Dancers Campaign

We are raising $6000 for the Dancers of Casecracker: Swan Lake! 

100% of the funds raised go directly to the dancers in the form of dancer stipends, costumes, rehearsal space and SO much more!

At St. George Dance Company, we work every day to keep dance a thriving art form in Southern Utah. We are a semi-professional dance company and a stepping stone for dancers in our community who are on their way to professional careers in dance. We strive to provide paid work they can include on their resumes, add to their job experience and help them on their journey to the professional company they will eventually work for.

 

How you can help power our mission:

  1. Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.

  2. Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.

  3. Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.

 

Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable!

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