Sugarplums and Holiday Dreams
“The Nutcracker” ballet was composed in 1892. For it to last over 1 1/4 centuries, it must be pretty amazing. And so it’s very fitting that the Sugarplum program of the Colorado Ballet is comprised of resilient, talented young ladies.
The Sugarplum program is a memorable experience for second grade girls and a long-standing Denver tradition. A season of fun, friendship, and ballet appreciation culminates with The Sugarplum Ball followed by an on-stage presentation at Colorado Ballet’s magical performance of “The Nutcracker.” There are many activities for Sugarplums including the mother-daughter tea, a father-daughter party, and a holiday party.
Sugarplums, alums and their families braved the Colorado weather Friday night to present the Sugarplums prior to their involvement in “The Nutcracker.” There was a jovial reception in the Brown Palace lobby, followed by the Sugarplums and alums on stage, escorted by their proud fathers. The loving looks from fathers striding next to their exuberant young ladies is priceless.
And as always, “visions of Sugarplums will be dancing in their heads” as they welcome new and exciting experiences with the Colorado Ballet.
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- Dr. Nina Casanova, left, Kristin Brownson, kids Caroline, Maren, Brooks and Elin
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- Caroline Lauchli and her dad Dr. Geoff Smart
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- Jacque and Randy Schwartz
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- Ellie, Brooke and Kate Klebe
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- John McCormick, Denise McCormick, Laura McCormick
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- Luke Vogel, left, Carl and Carol Vogel
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- Dillon, Maya, Kalynn and Emily
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- Jeff and Kathleen Hartmann with kids Brooke and Holly
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- Festive lights at the Brown Palace
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- Mr. Smart, Lauren Smart, Mary Smart and Sugarplum alum Caroline Lauchli
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- Malorie Mursau, left, Jane Lauchli, Kendall Smart
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- Lillian and Holly
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- Anthony Albanese and his daughter Charlie
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- Jeffrey and Tiffany Tuell, left, with David Bratten and Kim Bruetsch
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- Jack, left, Cullen, Finn and Audrey
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- The John Kite Quartet played tunes during the reception
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- Eleanor, Caroline and Jake Perlman
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- Christina Albanese, left, John Rough, Judy Rough, Kylie Tansey, John Rough and Sugarplum Charlie
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- Larry and Jeanie Bell, left, Michelle Walker, Japera Walker Wilkison
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- Michael Korenblat and Natalia Ballinger with Lior and Cooper
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- Sugarplums Eleanor, left, Whitney, Audrey and Stella
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- There’s so much to look at over the balcony at the Brown Palace!
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- Japera Walker Wilkison and Dustin Wilkison with their daughter Nadia
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- Sugarplum photos
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- Co-Chair Myra Skinner welcomed everyone
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- Co-Chair Myra Skinner gave some background about Colorado Ballet programs and how the Sugarplum program helps
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- Denise Sanderson and Myra Skinner on stage
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- Charlie Marie Albanese and her father Anthony Albanese
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- Charlie and Anthony Albanese on stage with ballerina McKenzie Thomas
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- Stella Faith Blair and her father Ken Blair
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- Quinn Marie Clarke and her father Scott Clarke
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- Audrey Caroline Connor and her father Nicholas Connor
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- Zella Lexington Freyer and her father John Freyer Jr.
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- Maya Lynn Harris and her father Blake Harris
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- Holly Christine Hartmann and her father Jeffrey Hartmann
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- Holly and Jeffrey Hartmann
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- Emerson Grace Johnson and her father Dr. James Johnson
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- Emerson and Dr. James Johnson
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- Samantha Cheley Klebe and her father Kurt Klebe
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- Lior Solis Korenblat and her father Michael Korenblat
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- Lior and Michael Korenblat
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- Grace Lucille Kozlowski and her father Daniel Kozlowski
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- Cary McCormick Lu and her father Cong Lu
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- Lillian Helen McGahee and her father Richard McGahee
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- Eleanor Glarum Perlman and her father Jake Perlman
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- Eleanor Glarum Perlman and her father Jake Perlman
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- Whitney Jane Schaub and her father Brian Schaub
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- Whitney and Brian Schaub
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- Adelaide Avery Stenmark and her father Dr. Matthew Stenmark
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- Charlotte Wylie White and her father Brian White
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- Nadia Michelle Wilkison and her father Dustin Wilkison
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- Nadia and Dustin Wilkison
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- Lillian Hannah Zeckser and her father David Paul Zeckser
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- Lillian and Paul Zeckser
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- Friends and relatives
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- Sidney Marie Bratten and her father David Bratten
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- Caroline Anne Brownson and her father Stephen Brownson
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- Giselle Gabrielle Bruner and her father Marc Bruner
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- Giselle and Marc Bruner
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- Tatum Magnolia Burstein and her father John Burstein
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- Charlotte Evans Freyer and her father John Freyer Jr.
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- Charlotte and John Freyer
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- Lila Rose Kozlowski and her father Dan Kozlowski
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- Caroline Olivia Lauchli and her father Dr. Geoff Smart
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- Caroline Olivia Lauchli and her father Geoff Smart
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- Phoebe Kathryn McKeever and her father Chip McKeever
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- Vaughn Josephine Miller and her father Greg Miller
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- Norah Lillianne Mugge and her father Zachary Mugge
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- Norah and Zachary Mugge
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- Josephina Noelle Norman and her father Mark Norman
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- Shelby Blair Rissmiller and her father Jeff Rissmiller
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- Madison Wesley Schwartz and her father Brian Schwartz
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- Madison and Brian Schwartz
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- Sarah and Stephen Skinner
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- Sarah Paige Skinner and her father Stephen Skinner
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- Quinn Adele Smith and her father Kristopher Smith
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- Quinn and Kristopher Smith
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- Esme’ Madeline Steuer and her father Gary Steuer
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- Lexington Joelle Tuell and her father Jeffrey Scott Tuell
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- Elizabeth Lovejoy Williams and her father Graham Williams
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- Anne and Paul Zeckser with kids Austin, Lillian and Cooper
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- Co-chairs Chiara Kline, left, Chrissy Fedorowicz and Myra Skinner
