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
Joanna Soules
Christy Widener
Human Resources
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Cathy Lyles
Jenn House
Robye Harvey
Risk Management
Sarah-Beth Lednicky
Logistics
Kristy Larkin
Community Engagement
Anne Burrough
Operations Director
Malini Natarajarathinam
Member At-Large
Megan Elliott
Assistant Artistic Director
Christi Varvel
Assistant Artistic Director
Kerry Godkins
Choreographer, Instructor
Kristy Nilsson
Choreographer, Instructor
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Davie Dickinson
Instructor
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Jesse Grimm
Instructor
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Committees
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
Props
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Kelsey Boe
Chair
props@balletbrazos.org
Sponsor Contacts
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Jennifer Lyles
Co-Chair
sponsorcontacts@balletbrazos.org
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Allison Polka
Co-Chair
sponsorcontacts@balletbrazos.org
Volunteer Relations > Dancer Safety, Ushers
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Volunteer Relations Chair
volunteers@balletbrazos.org
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Laura Richards
Dancer Safety Chair
dancersafety@balletbrazos.org
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Tara Stockberger
Ushers Chair
ushers@balletbrazos.org
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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Malini Natarajarathinam
Chair, Outreach Music & Tech
outreachtech@balletbrazos.org
Grants
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Michelle Diaz
Chair
grants@balletbrazos.org
Programs
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Ede McAbee
Chair
program@balletbrazos.org
Year at Glance (YAAG)
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Autumn Biggers
Chair
yaag@balletbrazos.org
PR Photography
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Monica Green
Chair
prphotography@balletbrazos.org
Media Coordinator
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Meg Ross
Chair
mediacoord@balletbrazos.org
Social Media Management
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Kaitlin Gordon
Chair; Social Media Manager
socialmedia@balletbrazos.org
VIP Relations
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Elizabeth Gurganus
Chair
vip@balletbrazos.org
Rehearsal Videography
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Kathryn Peebles
Chair; Social Media Manager
socialmedia@balletbrazos.org
Back of House: Dressing Rooms
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Kara Mantey
Chair
dressingrooms@balletbrazos.org
Inventory Management, Transportation
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Caitlin Crutchfield
Chair, Inventory Manager
inventory@balletbrazos.org
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Amy Hatfield
Chair, Transportation Committee
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Marc Hatfield
Chair, Transportation Committee
Dancer Hospitality>Volunteer Hospitality
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Julie Trimnal
Chair, Dancer Hospitality
dancerhospitality@balletbrazos.org
Guest Artist Relations
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Rachelle Boe
Chair
guestartistrelations@balletbrazos.org