Our People
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who guide Ballet Brazos in fulfilling our mission to instruct, educate, and enrich young people and their audiences through the art of dance, and provide quality classical ballet performances for the community.
Artistic Staff
The Artistic Staff meets and works together to fulfill their artistic vision for the company which ensures that Ballet Brazos productions feature beautiful costumes, sets, and scenery, and brings in the talents of guest professional ballet dancers. Under their direction, the dancers of Ballet Brazos experience the joy of performing in the ballet world's time-honored holiday tradition of The Nutcracker and also in classical ballets and original works.
Committees
The committees are made of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our performances well organized and to allow us to share our love of classical ballet with the community.
Board of Directors
Janét Falcone
Laura Garrett
Erin Ferris
Janét Falcone
Cathy Lyles
Jenn House
Joanna Soules
Sarah-Beth Lednicky
Kristy Larkin
Chella Gordon
Anne Burrough
Malini Natarajarathinam
Christy Widener
Staff
Committees
Liaison: Artistic Liaison
Costumes
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Karen Mathews
Co-Chair
productioncostumes@balletbrazos.org
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Rhonda Sexton
Co-Chair
productioncostumes@balletbrazos.org
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Casey Sink
Co-Chair
productioncostumes@balletbrazos.org
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Tetyana Sokolova
Co-Chair
productioncostumes@balletbrazos.org
Liaison: Logistics Director
Sets
Props
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Kelsey Boe
Chair
props@balletbrazos.org
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Karen Longoria
Chair
props@balletbrazos.org
Inventory Management
Liaison: Director of Development
Development Committee/Sponsor Contacts
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Jennifer Lyles
Co-Chair
sponsorcontacts@balletbrazos.org
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Allison Polka
Co-Chair
sponsorcontacts@balletbrazos.org
VIP Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator
Liaison: Publicity Director
Media Coordinator, Social Media Management, PR Photography
Liaison: Community Engagement
Outreach
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Lori Donnell
Co-Chair, Outreach
outreach@balletbrazos.org
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Cara Starmer
Co-Chair, Outreach
outreach@balletbrazos.org
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Chair, Outreach Costumes
Hospitality Coordinator
Dancer Hospitality
Liaison: Risk Management
Dancer Safety, Volunteer Coordinator, Back of House: Dressing Rooms, Ushers
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Laura Richards
Dancer Safety Chair
dancersafety@balletbrazos.org
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Volunteer Coordinator
volunteers@balletbrazos.org
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BOH: Dressing Rooms Chair
Kara Mantey
dressingrooms@balleybrazos.org
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Tara Stockberger
Ushers Chair
ushers@balletbrazos.org
Liaison: Front of House Director
Front of House, Nutcracker Market, Concessions
Liaison: Grants Director
Grants
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Michelle Diaz
Chair
grants@balletbrazos.org
Liaison: Secretary
Programs
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Ede McAbee
Chair
program@balletbrazos.org
Liaison: Administrative Director
Year at Glance (YAAG)