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PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Variations


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 1, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Variations
Katherine Acosta
Katherine Acosta
Cristel Alvarado and Allison Forsyth
Cristel Alvarado and Allison Forsyth
Ashlynn Rutherford performs a variation from “Raymonda.”
Ashlynn Rutherford performs a variation from “Raymonda.”
Christina Marchiori performs a variation from Paquita
Christina Marchiori performs a variation from Paquita
Yamil Maldonado and Caitlin Gish get some last-minute practice in before the finale
Yamil Maldonado and Caitlin Gish get some last-minute practice in before the finale
Alexandra Lammon, Christina Marchiori and Rachel DeHart
Alexandra Lammon, Christina Marchiori and Rachel DeHart
Nikki Jennings performs lilac fairy variation from The Sleeping Beauty
Nikki Jennings performs lilac fairy variation from The Sleeping Beauty
Caitlin Gish (right) tightens Allison Forsyth’s costume
Caitlin Gish (right) tightens Allison Forsyth’s costume
Isabel Dubrocq adjusts her students
Isabel Dubrocq adjusts her students
Three dancers block their formation on the stage
Three dancers block their formation on the stage
Caitlin Gish and Yamil Maldonado
Caitlin Gish and Yamil Maldonado
Olivia Ratner and Eddie Duffy perform Satanella Pas de Deux
Olivia Ratner and Eddie Duffy perform Satanella Pas de Deux
Olivia Ratner watches Jayden Capella and Katherine Acosta perform the Cupid Variation from The Don Quixote
Olivia Ratner watches Jayden Capella and Katherine Acosta perform the Cupid Variation from The Don Quixote
Olivia Ratner
Olivia Ratner
Ashlynn Rutherford and Rachel Silverman have fun on the wings awaiting their turns to perform.
Ashlynn Rutherford and Rachel Silverman have fun on the wings awaiting their turns to perform.
Angelica Salustri applies blush before the performance
Angelica Salustri applies blush before the performance
Toni Renee Taylor and Oliva Vessillo perform the Princess Florine variation from The Sleeping Beauty
Toni Renee Taylor and Oliva Vessillo perform the Princess Florine variation from The Sleeping Beauty
Olivia Vessilio, Cheyenne Whetstone, Sarah Shaw and Jayden Capella
Olivia Vessilio, Cheyenne Whetstone, Sarah Shaw and Jayden Capella
Cristel Alvarado performs a variation from The Talisman
Cristel Alvarado performs a variation from The Talisman
Rachel DeHart (right) adjusts Jadyen Capella’s (left) bun
Rachel DeHart (right) adjusts Jadyen Capella’s (left) bun

 

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