We'll see you May 17 & 18 for Dance Mosaic: A Showcase of Local Dance!

I CANNOT believe we’ve embarked on our FOURTH annual production of The Maryland Nutcracker and I’m so proud to present this year’s expanded version of the show among our largest company of dancers. The Nutcracker will always hold a special place in my heart. I didn’t first perform this holiday classic until I was 15. And, at that age, the only role I was cast in was a mouse; a 15-year-old mouse required to understudy all of the Act II roles but not able to dance those roles until the following year. I share my experience because every single role in a production is just as vital and important as the next and I cannot emphasize enough just how much I value every single role and character within this and every Ballet Embody production. Rehearsals are long and tedious and our dancers astound me with their commitment, passion, and dedication to bringing their roles to life.

There are so many people I am incredibly grateful to this season, and I know I’ll accidentally miss some of you - without you, Ballet Embody would not be where we are today. Thank you!

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I’d also like to thank:

Emily, my partner in creativity, laughs, and love of ballet. Can you believe it!? Never could I have imagined that we’re here, today, presenting this Maryland-themed Nutcracker idea you had mentioned 13 years ago. For our early morning talks, constant support, and Energizer bunny energy - I am so grateful for all of it and cannot wait to see what comes from our continued thinking, creating, presenting, and dancing together.

Josh, my literal partner in love and this thing called life. For being that annoyingly calm human who’s there for me at the end of long, fulfilling days and your never wavering level of support of my dancing, management, and ignoring my lack of completing chores when needed - thank you.

My family, Mom, Dad, and Kels - The people who brought me up in life, dealt with my inability to sit still, and taught me to use resources and ask all of the questions. You have always been and continue to be so supportive of my creativity and the oddities that make me, me.

I am constantly awed and inspired by the amazing things our company of artists are capable of. Your curiosity to push boundaries and to see where your technique, artistry, and intuition can take you - just wow. Without each of our past, future, and current dancers, the company would not be what it has become nor where it is today. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for trusting us on this journey.

Our audiences, donors, volunteers, supporters, followers, anyone I have absent-mindedly left out - Thank you so much and please enjoy the show!​