The Performance Ensemble
It has always been one of my goals, throughout my teaching career, to assemble a talented group of dancers that share my love for the art of dance, the thrill of performing and the dedication it takes from every dancer to make the work come to life and in 2010, with the help of a wonderfully talented group of dancers, the Mansfield Conservatory West's Performance Ensemble was born......
The Ensemble is not exclusive to Mansfield Conservatory West students but open, by audition only, to students 13 years of age, registered for 3 years in a Ballet Program, taking class 3-4 days a week and who possesses a desire to learn choreography and the ability to make it come to life. Ensemble Members must take company class and be available for all rehearsals. Contracts are signed yearly. Auditions are held 2 times a year for apprentices and company members. For more information about The Ensemble, upcoming Performances and audition information call the Conservatory at (412) 877-0046.
And now I introduce to you The Ensemble.......
And now I introduce to you The Ensemble.......
Nicole Nyman, Soloist
Nicole is 15 years old and a student at Upper St, Clair High School. She started dancing at the age of 3 and began her dance training at The Conservatory in 2009. She has attended Summer Intensive Programs at Pointe Park University and twice at American Ballet Theater, MCW and this year auditioned at Juilliard. This summer Nicole will be traveling over seas and attending The Conservatory's Summer Intensive and we are happy to have her back for another summer.
Nicole is 15 years old and a student at Upper St, Clair High School. She started dancing at the age of 3 and began her dance training at The Conservatory in 2009. She has attended Summer Intensive Programs at Pointe Park University and twice at American Ballet Theater, MCW and this year auditioned at Juilliard. This summer Nicole will be traveling over seas and attending The Conservatory's Summer Intensive and we are happy to have her back for another summer.
Lila Gideon, Soloist
Lila,15, attends Abundant Life International Academy and has been training at The Conservatory for 2 years. She is a scholarship recipient and is in class 4 days a week. Lila is preparing for a career in dance and will be assisting as well as training in our Summer Intensive again this year.
Lila,15, attends Abundant Life International Academy and has been training at The Conservatory for 2 years. She is a scholarship recipient and is in class 4 days a week. Lila is preparing for a career in dance and will be assisting as well as training in our Summer Intensive again this year.
Amanda Popovich, Soloist
As one of the first MCW students, Amanda has been training 4 days a week since 2008 and has performed in every Conservatory and Ensemble Production. Amanda is on her way to Boston Ballet's 6 week Summer Intensive Program in June. You can read about all of Amanda's accomplishments in on our School News page.
As one of the first MCW students, Amanda has been training 4 days a week since 2008 and has performed in every Conservatory and Ensemble Production. Amanda is on her way to Boston Ballet's 6 week Summer Intensive Program in June. You can read about all of Amanda's accomplishments in on our School News page.
Mikaela Kapeluck, Soloist
Mikaela is 15 and a student at Carlynton Junior Senior High School. She and I have trained together since 2005. She has been dancing at The Conservatory since 2008 and has performed in every Production. Mikaela also trains with The Kyiv Ukrainian Dance School where she teaches and is an Ensemble Member.Mikaela is also preparing for a career in The Performing Arts with a concentration in Musical Theater. We know that we will be watching her on a Broadway stage someday.....
Mikaela is 15 and a student at Carlynton Junior Senior High School. She and I have trained together since 2005. She has been dancing at The Conservatory since 2008 and has performed in every Production. Mikaela also trains with The Kyiv Ukrainian Dance School where she teaches and is an Ensemble Member.Mikaela is also preparing for a career in The Performing Arts with a concentration in Musical Theater. We know that we will be watching her on a Broadway stage someday.....
Amber Palmer, Company Member
Amber is 15 and a student at Keystone Oaks. She has just finished her first musical, Seussical as a Bird Girl and featured dancer. Another of the first students at The Conservatory, Amber is our consummate "actress" and has performed in all our productions. She will be with us for another Summer Intensive and will certainly keep us all on our toes....
Amber is 15 and a student at Keystone Oaks. She has just finished her first musical, Seussical as a Bird Girl and featured dancer. Another of the first students at The Conservatory, Amber is our consummate "actress" and has performed in all our productions. She will be with us for another Summer Intensive and will certainly keep us all on our toes....
Jena Oberg, Company Member
Jena has been with MCW for 3 years and has carried all of our regal and quirky character roles including The Toyshop Mistress to The Queen in "Sisters" and the lovable but odd Aunt Faye in "'Til Death Do Us Part... A Murder Mystery" and no, she didn't do it! A graduate of Northwestern University Jena teaches acting for ActOne Theater School,the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. She also works with Little Lake Theater where she teaches, directs and performs. The Farnsworth Invention, a play directed by Jena, was named 9th best play in Pittsburgh for the 2010 by the Trib. She is also a faculty member at The Conservatory. Due to a car accident in December 2011 Jena has been sidelined and unable to be with us but we are all anxiously awaiting her return...
Jena has been with MCW for 3 years and has carried all of our regal and quirky character roles including The Toyshop Mistress to The Queen in "Sisters" and the lovable but odd Aunt Faye in "'Til Death Do Us Part... A Murder Mystery" and no, she didn't do it! A graduate of Northwestern University Jena teaches acting for ActOne Theater School,the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. She also works with Little Lake Theater where she teaches, directs and performs. The Farnsworth Invention, a play directed by Jena, was named 9th best play in Pittsburgh for the 2010 by the Trib. She is also a faculty member at The Conservatory. Due to a car accident in December 2011 Jena has been sidelined and unable to be with us but we are all anxiously awaiting her return...
Tamara Rose Carter, Company Member
A student for 2 years at the Conservatory and graduate of The Abundant Life International Academy, Tammy performed as The Nanny in "Sisters" and as a Guest in ourMurder Mystery Production. We had to say good bye to Tammy in September 2011 as she was taking her talents to Phnom Phen, Cambodia where she would be teaching dance at The Abundant Life International Academy there. I am happy to say that Tammy will be returning to us this summer and taking her place at the barre again....
A student for 2 years at the Conservatory and graduate of The Abundant Life International Academy, Tammy performed as The Nanny in "Sisters" and as a Guest in ourMurder Mystery Production. We had to say good bye to Tammy in September 2011 as she was taking her talents to Phnom Phen, Cambodia where she would be teaching dance at The Abundant Life International Academy there. I am happy to say that Tammy will be returning to us this summer and taking her place at the barre again....
Bohdan Serhiyovich Mykhailiv, Company Member
Bo was born and raised in Lviv, Ukraine until the age of 7 when he moved to the United States. Bo has performed with The Ensemble as The Fiance in "'Til Death Do Us Part.... A Murder Mystery" and as The Prince in 2011 Holiday Production of "Visions of Sugarplums". Bo brings to us his infectious enthusiasm for performing and his love of the art. Bo is studying to be a Physical Therapist at Pitt.
Bo was born and raised in Lviv, Ukraine until the age of 7 when he moved to the United States. Bo has performed with The Ensemble as The Fiance in "'Til Death Do Us Part.... A Murder Mystery" and as The Prince in 2011 Holiday Production of "Visions of Sugarplums". Bo brings to us his infectious enthusiasm for performing and his love of the art. Bo is studying to be a Physical Therapist at Pitt.
Mykola Korenovski, Company Member
Mykola has performed with The Ensemble for 2 years and was The Boyfriend in our Murder Mystery and The Father in 2011's Holiday Production. From Lviv, Ukraine. Mykola graduated from Carlynton High School and is now attending college. He will be traveling back to the Ukraine for the summer. Mykola is talented in all phases of the arts, dance, art and music, and brings all of those qualities to our performances. We can't wait to get him back.....
Mykola has performed with The Ensemble for 2 years and was The Boyfriend in our Murder Mystery and The Father in 2011's Holiday Production. From Lviv, Ukraine. Mykola graduated from Carlynton High School and is now attending college. He will be traveling back to the Ukraine for the summer. Mykola is talented in all phases of the arts, dance, art and music, and brings all of those qualities to our performances. We can't wait to get him back.....
Noel Martinez, Guest Performer
Noel is a native of Florida and has a BFA in Dance from Pointe Park University. Noel currently works in Recreation Services in Senior Care which allows him to to combine his love for people, his creativity and his desire to care for those in need. Noel came out of his dance retirement and performed the role of the Butler in the Murder Mystery and we hope that he will join us again in our future productions.
Noel is a native of Florida and has a BFA in Dance from Pointe Park University. Noel currently works in Recreation Services in Senior Care which allows him to to combine his love for people, his creativity and his desire to care for those in need. Noel came out of his dance retirement and performed the role of the Butler in the Murder Mystery and we hope that he will join us again in our future productions.
Liz Feldman, Company Member
Liz is the newest member of the Ensemble, joining us in December 2011. Liz is 16 and attends Mt. Lebanon High School. She has been training at The Conservatory 3 days a week for 2 years and was one of The Sisters in "Sisters" and performed in our Holiday Production of "Visions of Sugarplums" in December. Liz will be traveling and attending Summer Intensive with us this summer.
Liz is the newest member of the Ensemble, joining us in December 2011. Liz is 16 and attends Mt. Lebanon High School. She has been training at The Conservatory 3 days a week for 2 years and was one of The Sisters in "Sisters" and performed in our Holiday Production of "Visions of Sugarplums" in December. Liz will be traveling and attending Summer Intensive with us this summer.
Grace Aquilina, Apprentice
Grace has been with The Conservatory for a year and has progressed so quickly that she was added to The Ensemble as an Apprentice in September 2011. She attends classes 4 days a week including private training and performed in her first Production in December. Grace is 14 and home schooled. We look forward to more productions with Grace and her eventual promotion to Company Member.
Grace has been with The Conservatory for a year and has progressed so quickly that she was added to The Ensemble as an Apprentice in September 2011. She attends classes 4 days a week including private training and performed in her first Production in December. Grace is 14 and home schooled. We look forward to more productions with Grace and her eventual promotion to Company Member.
Abby Palmer, Technical Director
Abby has been making our dancers and productions "shine" with her creativity and determination. We would never have looked so beautiful without her. Abby is a senior at Keystone Oaks High School where sh,e for the past several years, has stepped out from behind the stage to on it by performing in several musicals, including most recently, Seussical as Cindy Lou Who. Abby will be off to College in September and I don't know how we will get along without her. We are hoping she will come back to make us "shine" again......
Watch for upcoming Ensemble Performances on our website.
Abby has been making our dancers and productions "shine" with her creativity and determination. We would never have looked so beautiful without her. Abby is a senior at Keystone Oaks High School where sh,e for the past several years, has stepped out from behind the stage to on it by performing in several musicals, including most recently, Seussical as Cindy Lou Who. Abby will be off to College in September and I don't know how we will get along without her. We are hoping she will come back to make us "shine" again......
Watch for upcoming Ensemble Performances on our website.
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