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MUSICAL THEATER
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Scera Shell Outdoor Theater
August 2023
A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical
Scera Center for the Arts
December 2021
A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical
Scera Center for the Arts
December 2020
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Scera Shell Outdoor Theater
June 2020
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Scera Shell Outdoor Theater
August 2023
A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical
Scera Center for the Arts
December 2021
A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical
Scera Center for the Arts
December 2020
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Scera Shell Outdoor Theater
June 2020
CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE / FULL PRODUCTIONS (2007-2025)
THE COMPOSER
Ensemble work with Lindsay Folkman's current and former students, in collaboration with Oquirrh West Project, 2025
A celebration of the timeless value of classical music, the composers, musicians, and spirit of creative brilliance that has stood the test of time
CREATIONS
Utah Festival Ballet, 2025
An elegant collection of pieces representing the beauty of the world around us
LIGHT
Utah Festival Ballet, 2024
Capturing the bravery of sharing one’s soul and watching its light quickly multiply
THE COMPOSER
Ensemble work with Lindsay Folkman's current and former students, in collaboration with Oquirrh West Project, 2025
A celebration of the timeless value of classical music, the composers, musicians, and spirit of creative brilliance that has stood the test of time
CREATIONS
Utah Festival Ballet, 2025
An elegant collection of pieces representing the beauty of the world around us
LIGHT
Utah Festival Ballet, 2024
Capturing the bravery of sharing one’s soul and watching its light quickly multiply
BALLET CIRQUE: THE JOURNEY
Central Utah Ballet, 2023
A symbolic journey of life seen through the years of a dancer in training
A CELEBRATION OF DANCE ON BROADWAY
Central Utah Ballet, 2022
A collection and celebration of Broadway dance styles and the stories that have changed us all
VOICES
Central Utah Ballet, 2021
A celebration of the power of our individual voices and the courage to use them
EMBRACE
Central Utah Ballet, 2021
Discovering the strength to embrace what we cannot control
"ARABIAN" Variation, THE NUTCRACKER
Central Utah Ballet, 2020-22
Central Utah Ballet, 2023
A symbolic journey of life seen through the years of a dancer in training
A CELEBRATION OF DANCE ON BROADWAY
Central Utah Ballet, 2022
A collection and celebration of Broadway dance styles and the stories that have changed us all
VOICES
Central Utah Ballet, 2021
A celebration of the power of our individual voices and the courage to use them
EMBRACE
Central Utah Ballet, 2021
Discovering the strength to embrace what we cannot control
"ARABIAN" Variation, THE NUTCRACKER
Central Utah Ballet, 2020-22
TRIBUTE TO LES MISERABLES
Ballet West Academy, 2020
Danced interpretations of the beloved Broadway classic "Les Miserables"
DANCE BY DEFINITION
Ballet West Academy, 2019
Demonstrating the art of human movement as capable of communicating meaning and feeling on a deeper level than the spoken word
ON THE SUBJECT OF SHAME AND MERCY
Ballet West Academy, 2019
A large ensemble work exploring the deep and heart wrenching steps we take toward mercy and grace
UNSPOKEN
Ballet West Academy, 2018
An original full-length ballet production mixing acting/choreography/improvisation to share the human experience of love, loss, and healing
CREATIONS
Ballet West Academy, 2017
A large-scale production, with a repertoire collection of 24 pieces, creating stunning visuals of the divine creation of the world
HELP OF THE HELPLESS
Ballet West Academy, 2016
A gentle and hopeful renewal of eternal perspective
DISSIDENT
Ballet West Academy, 2015-16
An artistic statement on the close relationship between Fear and the Voice of Dissension
UNRAVELED
Ballet West Academy, 2015
A thought provoking exploration of the unraveling mind; dedicated to the victims of Alzheimer's Disease
PINOCCHIO: AWAKE MY SOUL
Ballet West Academy, Nov 2014
An original adaptation of a classic fairytale; an emotional and symbolic journey of life and endurance
Ballet West Academy, 2020
Danced interpretations of the beloved Broadway classic "Les Miserables"
DANCE BY DEFINITION
Ballet West Academy, 2019
Demonstrating the art of human movement as capable of communicating meaning and feeling on a deeper level than the spoken word
ON THE SUBJECT OF SHAME AND MERCY
Ballet West Academy, 2019
A large ensemble work exploring the deep and heart wrenching steps we take toward mercy and grace
UNSPOKEN
Ballet West Academy, 2018
An original full-length ballet production mixing acting/choreography/improvisation to share the human experience of love, loss, and healing
CREATIONS
Ballet West Academy, 2017
A large-scale production, with a repertoire collection of 24 pieces, creating stunning visuals of the divine creation of the world
HELP OF THE HELPLESS
Ballet West Academy, 2016
A gentle and hopeful renewal of eternal perspective
DISSIDENT
Ballet West Academy, 2015-16
An artistic statement on the close relationship between Fear and the Voice of Dissension
UNRAVELED
Ballet West Academy, 2015
A thought provoking exploration of the unraveling mind; dedicated to the victims of Alzheimer's Disease
PINOCCHIO: AWAKE MY SOUL
Ballet West Academy, Nov 2014
An original adaptation of a classic fairytale; an emotional and symbolic journey of life and endurance
PINOCCHIO: AWAKE MY SOUL
Provo Civic Ballet, April 2014
An original adaptation of a classic fairytale; an emotional and symbolic journey of life and endurance
ONE IN MAYHEM
Provo Civic Ballet, 2014
An abstract visual of an eclectic and chaotic genius mind
CRESCENDO
Provo Civic Ballet, 2013
The spirit of music, and the creation of it, come to life on stage
THE LAND OF OZ
Provo Civic Ballet, 2012
A spiritual tale of the roads we take, the choices we make, and the destinations that follow
FLORA SUITE
Provo Civic Ballet, 2012
Four movements recreating the peace of rolling MOSS, the swirling LOTUS blossom, flying DANDELION seeds, and wilting ROSE petals
"Arabian" and "Chinese" variations - THE NUTCRACKER
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011-14
BALLET CIRQUE
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011
An artistic spectacle that examines mankind's limitless range of physicality, emotion, and imagination
UNRAVELED
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011
A thought provoking exploration of the unraveling mind
HANSEL & GRETEL: THE REVISION
Classical Ballet Academy, 2010
A dark twist on a traditional tale; a focus on innocence versus evil
REMINISCENCE
Classical Ballet Academy, 2009
A heart wrenching performance of a girl and a visibly empty seat beside her
THE LAND OF OZ
Academy of Ballet, 2007
A non-traditional retelling of the movie classic, Wizard of Oz
Provo Civic Ballet, April 2014
An original adaptation of a classic fairytale; an emotional and symbolic journey of life and endurance
ONE IN MAYHEM
Provo Civic Ballet, 2014
An abstract visual of an eclectic and chaotic genius mind
CRESCENDO
Provo Civic Ballet, 2013
The spirit of music, and the creation of it, come to life on stage
THE LAND OF OZ
Provo Civic Ballet, 2012
A spiritual tale of the roads we take, the choices we make, and the destinations that follow
FLORA SUITE
Provo Civic Ballet, 2012
Four movements recreating the peace of rolling MOSS, the swirling LOTUS blossom, flying DANDELION seeds, and wilting ROSE petals
"Arabian" and "Chinese" variations - THE NUTCRACKER
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011-14
BALLET CIRQUE
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011
An artistic spectacle that examines mankind's limitless range of physicality, emotion, and imagination
UNRAVELED
Classical Ballet Academy, 2011
A thought provoking exploration of the unraveling mind
HANSEL & GRETEL: THE REVISION
Classical Ballet Academy, 2010
A dark twist on a traditional tale; a focus on innocence versus evil
REMINISCENCE
Classical Ballet Academy, 2009
A heart wrenching performance of a girl and a visibly empty seat beside her
THE LAND OF OZ
Academy of Ballet, 2007
A non-traditional retelling of the movie classic, Wizard of Oz
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX / DANCE CONVENTIONS (2011-2024)
2024 (yet to be competed)
"Talk it Good" Kallie Reid
Discovering the joy of dance and fulfilling the soul
"Silence" Stella Crockett
Hiding through anxieties of youth and creating personal silence
"Paint it Black" Quorra Lenker
Dancing out the feelings of discontent that haunt the world
"You Say" Ruby Lenker
An innocent dance of hope, faith, and believing in something greater
"Halfway Down" Shelby Reardon
Fighting the fears of nightmares and imagined figures
2023
"Dual Reality" Ava Folkman, Mariah Frisby
Finding your strength through self-competition
* Top 6, Small Ensemble, YAGP Salt Lake City Semi Final
* Invitation to YAGP Finals, Tampa
"The Conviction of Conflict" Chloe Bremser
A dark portrayal of the world and its dependence on conflict
* Top 12, Senior Contemporary Solo, YAGP Salt Lake City Semi Final
"The Shadow Side" Jackson Stillman
A Jekyll & Hyde struggle of good v evil
* Top 24, Senior Contemporary Solo, YAGP Salt Lake City Semi Final
”Pokinoi” Large Ensemble
A dance of power and beauty displaying unity
*Invitation to YAGP Finals, Tampa
”Diables” Large Ensemble
Traversing the ruminating negativity in our minds
"The Lotus" Ava Folkman
the ebb and flow of the lotus blossom as it floats along a stream
"The Tailor" Ella Bosgraaf
a movement study on the intricate detail of a tailor's needlework
"Beginning to End" Leah Cox
a dedication of oneself to truly enjoy every moment, beginning to end
2022
"Thule" Kallie Reid
A futuristic play on control and intimidation
* First place Solo, Junior Division, Aspire Dance Convention
"I'll Be Seeing You" Claire MacArthur
Coping lost love and grief through the purity of reminiscence
* "White Diamond", Senior Extreme Division, Releve Dance Convention
"The Gravel Road" Campbell Ward
"Don't Care" Sophie Gardiner
"With or Without You" Sophie Armstrong
2021 (24/7 Dance Convention)
"Lamentation" Sicily Redd
The heart ache of youthful lost experiences during the pandemic
* 2nd Place Overall Solo, Senior division
"Embrace" Ensemble
Discovering the strength to embrace what we cannot control
* 24/7 "11:00" Judges Choice Award
2021 (YAGP)
"Lavandula" Natasha Laguette
The graceful gentle appeal of the Lavender
* Top 12 Junior Contemporary
2020
Lindsay Folkman -- Awarded "Outstanding Choreographer"
"In Thy Hands" Ensemble
Symbolic representation of sincere prayer
"Under His Eye" Ensemble
The determination to stand against the iron fist that aims to silence
"Surround the Empty" Ensemble
Traversing through life, lost, as if at sea
"In the Court of Mine" Sicily Redd
The act of being our own harshest judge
* Top 12 Senior Contemporary
"The Other Side" Addie McCarter
Introspective look inside ourselves that would instigate change
"Grimhilde" Madeline Kidd
The personification of the Wicked Queen in the fairy tale "Snow White"
"Without Sinking" Mariah Frisby
A determination to not allow our own fears and doubts stop us
2019
"Absolution" Ensemble
An introspective look at the journey toward forgiveness
* Top 12 Ensembles
* Third Place overall, Ensemble division
* Invitation to YAGP Finals, NYC
"Disconnect" Olivia Smith
Display of the emotion of Regret
"Obliviate" Addie McCarter
Inspired by the memory-binding spell in "Harry Potter"
"Shadow/Sound" Laicie Hepworth
Line, Time, and Space working together to create Power
"Aube Naissante" Sahaja Rutledge
The beauty and tranquility of an evening sunset
"Bella" Madeline Kidd
Highlighting the grace of youth
2018
"One Too Many" Ensemble
A study on the overwhelming load in the human brain
* Top 12 Ensembles
* Invitation to YAGP Finals, NYC
* Presented at the Utah Dance Film Festival, 2018
"Oculus" Dexonna Talbot
Intense and defined focus
* Top 12 Senior Contemporary
"In a Song of Deprecation" Hannah Argyle
Emotional look at the act of self-deprecation
"Mishima" Zoe Bastian
Inspired by the strength of the Japanese Samurai
"Entrapment" Sicily Redd
Emotional journey into the nature of addiction
"My Solitude" Naya Majeed
The sad spirit of a lonely child waiting for friendship
"The Disillusioned" Triniti Clawson
The power of focus when the rest is chaos
"Apex" Karina Olson
A showcase of strength, balance, and control
"In Totality" Ella Shippen
When you give it all and leave nothing out
"Sun Will Rise" Lina Siddoway
Living each new day to its fullest potential
"The Dreamers" Sophia Thompson
The soft sweet nature of a young and hopeful generation
"Opaque" Ava Folkman
Commit to every decision with full intensity
"Resolve" Madeline Mathews
The final and definite decision to complete ones self
2017
"ARIA" Brynn Lewis
The circular and life-giving flow of the air we breathe
"EXISTENCE" Belle Lee
The complication of Existence with no beginning or end
"THE EMPTY ____" Olivia Smith
Empty hands, empty heart; Empty is what you make it
"HORIZON" Lina Siddoway
The courageous first flight from the safety of the nest
"TWO-SIDED" Ruby Cantarero
A challenge to discover the large space in all directions
"ERUPTING LIGHT" Rachael Miller
Visual representation of the grace and power of a shark
* Top 12 Pre-Competitive Contemporary
* Invitation to YAGP, NYC Finals
"SKEPTIC" Nellie Cantarero
Lies, deception, and manipulation of truth
2016
"DISSIDENT" Ensemble
The close relation between Fear, Control, and the voice of Dissension
* Top 12 Ensemble, 2nd Place Overall Ensembles
* Invitation to YAGP Finals, NYC
"HELP OF THE HELPLESS" Ensemble
A hopeful renewal of eternal perspective
* Top 12 Ensembles
"BABEL" Alexa Knutzen
Communication without speaking
* Invitation to Utah Dance Festival Gala performance
"THE ROAD NOT TAKEN" Maria Stephens
Inspired by the famous poem by Robert Frost
* Winner of Miss Legacy, 2016/17
"LAMENT" Alana Stubbs
The inner frustrations of a struggling artist
"THE LABORER" Kassidy Walstad
A prayerful plea
"ARETE" Abby Cook
The fears of a princess transitioning to a queen
"NOSTALGIE" Lindsey Larsen
A retrospective look at a former dancer reminiscing of her days on stage
"DEEP" McKenna Bastian
A visual of the flow of water downstream
"ONCE" Ana Brooks
Dealing with the loss of a dear loved one
"FURTHER, NO MORE" Isabella Rasmussen
The spiritual decline caused by Depression
"ANONYMOUS" Nani Carson
Feeling your voice has no place and is unheard
"NOTTURNO" Sicily Redd
A personification of the Moon and the regretful label she bears as the bringer of darkness
2015
"TOO LATE" Olivia Winston
A young love once discovered... now lost
"THE INEVITABLE WAIT" Maile Berg
A woman's gradual descent into madness
"MUTATION" Dexonna Talbot
The slow metamorphosis from human to spider
2013
Lindsay Folkman -- Awarded "Outstanding Choreographer"
"MY OWN ACCORD" Sicily Redd
The acceptance of one's fate and determination to face it with courage
"SIMPLICITY" Axuray Talbot
Representing the fleeting moments we truly feel joy
"SONGBIRD" Milla Hancock
A movement study on the first flight of a baby bird
"UP" Savannah Lyle
The flow of a peaceful breeze like the reaching soul from within
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
"HOURGLASS" Dexonna Talbot
The anticipation behind the passing of time and the hourglass
"NEVERMIND" Alexa Knutzen
A symbolic reenactment of addiction and dependence
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
* First place in Junior Contemporary
"ARETE" Abby Roush
The heavy burden of fame placed on the shoulders of royalty
"FALLEN" Milla Hancock, Sicily Redd
Two fallen angels and their struggle to stay afloat
"DANDELION"
A swirling pas de deux representing the traveling Dandelion seed
* Invitation to YAGP Finals, NYC
2012
"PURE IMAGINATION" Milla Hancock
The colorful world of childhood imagination
* Top 12 in Pre-Competitive Division
"SLEEPLESS DREAM" Hannah Neal
Familiar childhood nightmares coming to life
"SANCTUARY" Caleb Conklin
A sobering look at the effects of divorce on children
"THE WAITING GAME" Georgia Bear
Holding on to hope amidst neglect
"EYE OF THE STORM" Lizzy Hyde
A visual recreation of a swirling storm
"THE LOYAL ONE" McKell Norton-Duren
A study of the mourning practices of Native American women
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
* Third place overall in Junior Contemporary
"ISCARIOT" Abby Roush
A depiction of the shame that follows the act of betrayal
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
"RAIN" Elizabeth McKnight
A joyful piece celebrating the beauty of nature
"IMPRESSIONS" Mikaela Cook
A study of Impressionist art and its different perspectives
"FERVENT PRAYER" Kimball Conklin, Savannah Lyle
A supportive relationship amid trial and depression
* Third Place overall in Ensembles
2011
"WINTER" Georgia Bear
A Winter Fairy that has lost control of her magic
* Top 12 in Pre-Competitive Division
"THROUGH MY EYES" Susie Clawson
The moment of realization that real life is not what it has been imagined to be
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
* Second place overall in Junior Contemporary
"PUT THE TOP DOWN" Abby Roush
A connection of the physical body and the effects of depression
* Top 12 in Junior Contemporary
* Second place overall in Junior Contemporary
"LAST BREATH" Alyssa Robinson
A passing of a soul and the heart fighting for survival
"DEEP" Kazlyn Nielsen
The visual beauty of angles and the design of light as it passes through the surface of water
* Top 12 in Senior Contemporary
* Third place overall in Senior Contemporary
"LOTUS IN G" Tiare Keeno
Movement replicating the Japanese Lotus Blossom upon the water
* Top 12 in Senior Contemporary