Dance Alive National Ballet Next Generation’s Spring Showcase

PAQUITA SUITE, staged by Directors Rachel Ridley and Tales Ribeiro with costumes by
Chris Takashima, presents the advanced dancers and an opportunity to perform with
DANB’s professional company members. Anna Gleim and Tales Ribeiro will perform in
Paquita Pas de Deux, with Leah Perine and Allie Schofield with DANB’s Stirling Kolb in
Paquita Pas De Trois.

Guest Choreographers include DANB choreographic fellowship recipients Judy Skinner and
Kim Tuttle along with another work by the talented Ribeiro.

AND THEN…STUDENT WORKS! The opportunity to choreograph is a highlight for the
dancers. They plan, select and edit music, cast, create, rehearse, select costumes and
lighting – generally learn about choreography with guidance from their directors.
And then their work is performed.