Children's Spotlight
Spotlight features our local Sedona children
Nutcracker 2018
Its that time of year again Phoenix Ballet returns with The Nutcracker December 1 and 2, 2018. We are fortunate that local children have the opportunity to dance in a professional production. Each year we spotlight the local dancers.
Please come out and support the young dancers. Reserved seating. Tickets available at www.sedonachamberballet.org
Nutcracker 2018
Its that time of year again Phoenix Ballet returns with The Nutcracker December 1 and 2, 2018. We are fortunate that local children have the opportunity to dance in a professional production. Each year we spotlight the local dancers.
Please come out and support the young dancers. Reserved seating. Tickets available at www.sedonachamberballet.org
Miguel Jose (MJ) Maldonado Chapman - Fritz
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Miguel Chapman started his dance career at age 7 with tap classes at Cottonwood Civic Center. He’s now studying at least 5 times each week under Slawomir and Irene Wozniak, directors of the Master Ballet Academy which is considered one of the top ballet schools in the world. Now 11, Miguel is preparing for a starring role as Fritz in “The Nutcracker”. His favorite part of performance art? “The jumps,” Miguel said. He enjoys catching air partly because he’s good at it. Miguel is a natural entertainer and people notice. While visiting family back in New York, Miguel found himself featureld in The New York Times’ “Humans of New York” series. He also performed in an unexpected singalong with Bobby McFerrin at the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale. But Miguel is still a young boy with interests in football and basketball. He also plays the guitar, the recorder, the cello and keyboard. MJ is outgoing and is a dedicated student. |
Amira and Zariah
Amira and Zariah, these sisters will wow you with their enthusiasm and love of dance. Amira is dedicated to the art of ballet, in class three times a week and aspires to a career in ballet. Her younger sister Zariah makes her debut this year as a party child, small angel, and flower and is full of fun and brings a smile to all. Amira will perform as a party child, Angel en Bouree, snow angel, flower and will feature in Mother Ginger. |
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Amy
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Amy joined our cast this year and will perform in the party scene, Angels en Bouree and as a Snow Angel. Amy has worked very hard to learn the choreography and is a joy to work with. She is a quiet observer with a great sense of humor. She is loved by all who encounter this special person. |
Anya
Anya will make her debut with the Phoenix Ballet The Nutcracker live in Sedona December 1 and 2. Anya will perform in the party scene, the doll dance, snow angel, angel and as a flower in the Waltz of the flowers. Anya is kind, smart and a beautiful young dancer.
Ashley
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Ashley will join us again this year. Ashley studies at least 3 days a week and is advancing quickly. Ashley has a beautiful arabesque and her jumps are awe inspiring. Ashley is dedicated, intelligent and a passionate dancer. Ashley will dance as a parent in the party scene, is an understudy for the demi solo role in White Roses and will have the solo role in Mother Ginger. |
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Gianna
Gianna will perform as an Angel en Bouree, a child in the party scene in the main party and doll dance, a snow sled angel, a flower and will feature in the Mother Ginger dance. Gianna is as beautiful outside as she is on the inside. Gianna is so kind to all the dancers, quick to pick up choreography, and a beautiful young dancer.
Gio
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Gio will dance in the party scene and as a rat. We are thrilled with Gio's progress. Gio's goal is to be a professional ballet dancer. He dances 6 days a week and studied at Master Ballet 2018 Summer Intensive. Gio is a dedicated, intelligent and talented dancer. We look to the future when Gio will grace the professional world of dance with his talent. 
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Giselle
Giselle will grace our stage as a party girl, an angel, a flower, a snow angel and a mouse. Giselle is excited about being a mouse this year. Giselle's sense of humor provides the cast with fun and lightens the stress of performance. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful person in the cast.
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Jace
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Jace is making his debut in The Nutcracker as a party boy and a mouse. Jace is perhaps the happiest child I have ever met. He loves to dance, brings joy to all in the cast and loves to perform. |
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Kaya
Kaya will make her dancing debut with the Phoenix Ballet The Nutcracker live in Sedona Dec 1&2 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Kaya will perform in the party scene, in the doll dance, as the sled angel and an Angel en Bouree. Kaya is determined, bright, fun loving and experiencing ballet for the first time. Kaya is an accomplished hip hop dancer and would like to pursue contemporary and modern dance in her future. We feel so fortunate that she has joined our cast.
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Lexie
Lexi will join us again this year in the children's part in the party scene as not only a girl in the dance with the dolls but also as a boy in the main party dance. Lexi will also perform as an Angel en Bouree and a featured dancer in the Mother Ginger dance. Lexi's improvement in the past year is awe inspiring. Lexi learns choreography quickly, applies her technique and is always ready to help others. I will not be surprised if Lexi becomes a choreographer as she is always working on her own dance creations. What a joy!
Mia
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Mia has danced with us for five years and as you see in the photos she is grown into a beautiful dancer. Mia is the most kind, thoughtful and intelligent child. She picks up choreography quickly and is always working her technique. Mia is and will continue to be a beautiful dancer ---she is passionate about dance and we will see her in the professional world of dance in the future. |
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Mike
The first dancer we spotlight is Mike. We are so fortunate that Mike is joining us again. Mike is a passionate, hard working and kind. He brings joy to our rehearsals and works so very hard. Mike will be a party boy and a mouse. |
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Natalie
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Natalie will perform with the Phoenix Ballet The Nutcracker on Dec 1 & 2 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Natalie is a ballet teachers dream---she has feet to die for, perfect turnout and an unsurpassed passion for the ballet. If she is not in class or rehearsal she watches the professional companies on you tube. I believe we will see Natalie as a professional dancer one day. Natalie will dance in the party scene as a boy and a girl, an Angel en Bouree, flower and a Snow Angel. |
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Sophia
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Sofia aspires to a career in ballet. Sofia will dance as a party girl, an Angel en Bouree, a Snow Angel, Gingerbread demi soloist and a flower. Sofia dances at least 3 times a week and is working hard to dance the role of Clara in the coming years. 
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