THE BASICS Name: Kirsten Glaser Age: 20 Astrological Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Brewster, MA Role in C’ville Ballet: Company dancer FAVORITES… Food: Chinese Food Color: Purple Book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett Movie: Thumbelina Musician/Band: The Rascal Flatts Quotation: “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” -Aristotle Business/Store in C’ville: Gotta say […]

THE BASICS Name: Veronica Fay Hart Age: 25 Astrological Sign: Pisces Hometown: Originally Merrick, NY…but I’m a Charlottesville local Role in C’ville Ballet: Company dancer FAVORITES… Food: Cheeseburgers. Honeycrisp apples. French and Indian cuisine. Pasta. All cheese. Sushi. Fish Tacos. Color: Green Book: Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. The Pilgrimage and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. […]

THE BASICS Name: Emily Elizabeth Mott Age: 23 Astrological Sign: Pisces Hometown: Roanoke, VA Role in C’ville Ballet: Co-Director FAVORITES… Food: I love avocados, apples, all types of cheese, homemade ice cream, and sushi Color: Green Book: The Art of Possibility by Zander and Zander. The book is actually about leadership, but it’s a great […]

THE BASICS Name: Sarah Obuzor Age: 23 Astrological Sign: Aquarius Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Role in C’ville Ballet: Company Member FAVORITES… Food: Oh…I have to pick one!? I love sweets, Mexican is always yummy, and sushi is delicious! Color: Green, but blue is close behind. Book: There are far too many to name but Memoirs of […]

THE BASICS Name: Heather Lively Age: 19 Astrological Sign: Capricorn Hometown: Louisa, VA Role in C’ville Ballet: Company Member FAVORITES… Food: Hmm… I LOVE Funyun Rings. I also like tacos, dark chocolate, chocolate ice cream, white cheddar popcorn, cheese, and lots of junk food =) Color: Pink Book: Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk Movie: Titanic…yes, […]

THE BASICS Name: Megan Ashley Giroir Age: 23 Astrological Sign: Leo Hometown: Columbia, Connecticut Role in C’ville Ballet: Company Member FAVORITES… Food: I guess I’d have to say sushi or Mexican, although I definitely have a sweet tooth- especially for chocolate! Color: Blue Book: Oddly enough, I would have to say that my favorite is […]

THE BASICS Name: Liz (Elizabeth) Clain-Stefanelli Age: 23 Astrological Sign: Aquarius Hometown: Arlington, VA Role in C’ville Ballet: Company Member FAVORITES… Food: Italian food is my favorite in general, especially basil and pesto dishes. I also love trying different types of cheeses accompanied by red wine. Some of my favorite desserts are apple pie a […]

THE BASICS Name: Kelly Silliman Age: 32 Astrological Sign: Pisces Hometown: I was born and raised in Bloomfield, CT; I now live north of Charlottesville in Dyke, VA. Role in C’ville Ballet: Board Member and Resident Choreographer.  My studio, The Dance Barn, is the official rehearsal home of Charlottesville Ballet. FAVORITES… Food: My favorite food […]

THE BASICS Name: Caitlin Lennon Age: 22 Astrological Sign: Aquarius Hometown: Bozeman, MT Role in C’ville Ballet: Dancer FAVORITES… Food: Sharp white cheddar cheese and crackers with a glass of white wine, strawberries and/or raspberries with fresh whipped cream, and most things chocolate. Color: Green comes first, but yellow takes a close second. Book: I […]

WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE TYRONE COOPER AS OUR FIRST DANCER IN THE “MEET THE ARTIST” BLOG SERIES! THE BASICS… Name: Ty (short for Tyrone) Cooper Age: 25 Astrological Sign: Pisces II Hometown: Newport News, VA Role in C’ville Ballet: Rehearsal Director, Dancer FAVORITES… Food: Dumplings form Marco and Luca Color: Blue Book:  The Looking […]