Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
Winter Showcase
Saturday December 13, 2025
Curtain - 3:30pm
Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
All proceeds benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program
Executive Artistic Director:
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Original Choreography & Coaching:
Lauren Barrett
Arianna Danzig
Brianna Gitnik
Mickey Lonsdale
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Production Crew:
Dawn Teczar - Costume Steamer Extraordinaire a
Dennis Sedita & Anthony Forcier - The men behind the magic
Backstage Management/Kristin's Angels
Brianna Gitnik & Arianna Danzig
Backstage Assistants
Ava Geller
Olivia Flavin
Carson Thomson
Ginger Cox
Class Moms:
Raquel Burkavage
Nicole Riordan
Laura Ross
Julia Teitelbaum
The Klein Crew
Head Carpenter:
Jim Shea
Lighting Technician:
Mike Grazioso
Sound Technician:
Tom Ivan
She who makes all things happen:
Jeanette Zygmunt
Facility Manager
Fred Sailer
Executive Director:
Laurence Caso
Thank you all for sharing your beautiful home with us, and for putting your heart and soul into our productions year after year.
Part I
Excerpts from DFR's 2025 Production of
The Nutcracker
Original Choreography & Coaching:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
The Cast:
Clara Stahlbaum - Reese Beardslee
Louise Stahlbaum - Lucy Gimigliano
Louise's Godmother Candice : Mia Gimigliano
Clara's Best Friends - Olivia Geluso & Misha Polak
Party Guests - Ashley Armstrong, Ava Brent, Charlotte Johnstone, Ava Mosteanu, Ruby Randle Venn,
Catherine Schernecke, Maya Spivak, Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer,
Olivia Walden, Bridget White
Harlequin Doll - Ella Vick
Columbine Doll - Brooke Carretta
Soldier Doll - Mila Polak
Marzipan
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones, Katie Swiatowicz
Spanish Chocolate
Shannon Rush - Spanish Princess
Chocolate - Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Serena DeCandido, Leena-Rose Marter,
Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick, Jay Webb
Russian Trepak
Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones
Chinese Tea Princesses
Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak
Sugarplum Fairy
Mia Gimigliano
Arabian Coffee
Skyler Mendez - Arabian Princess
Coffee - Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez,
Shannon Rush, Bella Schwartz, Katie Swiatowicz
Polychannelles
Ashley Armstrong, Emma Beardslee, Maya Spivak - Bridget White Lead Candy Canes
Polychannelles:
Fairy Pas de Trios
Mia Gimigliano - Sugarplum Fairy
Eleanor Jones - Snow Queen
Katie Swiatowicz - Dew Drop Fairy
If you wish to see the entire 2025 Production of The Nutcracker
on December 13th at 6:30pm,
you may purchase Audience Tickets or the Livestream HERE
The Livestream replays until Dec 19th
Part II
A celebration of the Winter Holidays through all styles of dance!
It's the Most Wonderful Time
Of the Year!
Cool
Choreography - Brianna Gitnik
Performed by:
Cordelia Burkavage, Annie D'Elisa, Sadie D'Elisa, Zoe Davison, Remi Kowlowski,
Rosalia Leocadi, Abigail Newman, Kaylie Squerciati, Stella Riordan,
Francesca Ross, Daria Tikhomirova, Lucy Verses
Let It Snow
Choreography - Mickey Lonsdale
Performed by:
Leena-Rose Marter, Ava Mosteanu
Ooh Child
Choreography - Laurent Barrett
Junior Elite Company
Emma Beardslee, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak,
Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer, Bridget White
Winter Wonderland
Choreography - Kristin Leggio Sedita
Performed by:
Caroline Cadigan, Kinsely Carlucci, Bianca Cioffi, , June Friedrich, Carly Hampson
Evelyn Li, Kaylie McMillan, Jiya Mehta, Bridget Monzon, Chloe Schmidt
Ava Teitelbaum, Erin Volgenau
Sleigh Ride
Choreography - Mickey Lonsdale
Performed by:
Sienna Campbell, Emerson Collin, Cami Cosio, Annie D'Elisa, Sadie D'Elisa, Zoe Davison,
Louisa Evans, Clara Gaeta, April Leopold, Everly Manion, Brooklyn Peckham, Stella Riordan
Sloane Schmiedel, Daria Tikhomirova, Kayla Zullo
Drummer Boy
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Performed by:
Vera DeCandido, Riley Enson, Nathalie Nguyen, Avery Noonan,
Claire Runk, Austin Spivak
Burn It Up
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Junior Hip Hop Crew
Shea Gaudreau, Madeline Libby, Ava Mostaneau, Brianna Peckham, Catherine Schernecke,
Maya Spivak, Lucy Verses, Bridget White
Show Me Love
Choreography - Kristin Leggio Sedita
Petite Company
Cordelia Burkavage, Annie D'Elisa, Sadie D'Elisa, Zoe Davison, Kaylie Squerciati,
Stella Riordan, Francesca Ross, Daria Tikhomirova
You're A Mean One Mr Grinch
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Performed by:
Violet Ballos, Samantha Corona, Carly Hampson, Aurora Kaupelis, Kaylie McMillan,
Jiya Mehta, Siena Stec, Ava Tietelbaum
Baby It's Cold Outside
Choreography - Brianna Gitnik
Performed by:
Cricket Breen, Francesca Catalano, Maggie Cosgrove, Ava Mosteanu
Emily Pomeroy, Leena-Rose Marter, Jay Webb, Liv West
It's Christmas Now!
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Performed by:
Rowen Byrd, Avery Crispino, Gianna Guglielmo, Lindsey Hampson, Veronica Lenti
Jacqueline Licata, Charlie Rothman, Ariella Squerciati
Wrap Me Up
Choreography - Kristin Leggio Sedita
Performed by:
Hunter Carmichael, Tyler Carmichael, Emily Cook Ibero, Cami Cosio, Louisa Evans,
Emilia Foster, Uma Gruzdeva, Evelyn Kurys, April Leopold, Kristen McMillan, Brielle Monzon,
Brooklyn Peckham, Sloane Schmiedel, Kayla Zullo
Y2K
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Senior Hip Hop Crew
Mia Gimigliano, Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush, Bella Schwartz, Katie Swiatowicz,
Teen Hip Hop Crew
Una Bellotti, Cricket Breen, Brooke Carretta, Maggie Cosgrove, Leena-Rose Marter
Mila Polak, Emily Pomeroy, Alexa Rubinfeld, Ella Vick
Junior Elite Hip Hop Crew
Reese Beardslee, Ava Brent, Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Clarissa Krasner, Misha Polak,
Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer, Olivia Walden
Christmas Baby (please come home)
Choreography - Mickey Lonsdale
Performed by:
Emma Beardslee, Francesca Catalano, Arabella Collin, Harper Hanover, Gianna Nappi
Forever
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Performed by:
Ashley Armstrong, Moira Casey, Serena DeCandido, Isida Gruzdeva,
Elodie O'Donnell, Ruby Randle Venn, Liv West
Party's Just Begun
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
Petite Hip Hop Crew
Zoe Davison, Kaylie Squerciati, Stella Riordan, Sloane Schmiedle, Daria Tikhomirova
When The Light Hits The Water
Choreography - Lauren Barrett
Teen Company
Reese Beardslee, Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Olivia Geluso, Brynn McCarthy
Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick
Blue Flame
Choreography - Karlie Lynn Zabin
Junior Company
Ava Brent, Madeline Libby, Ruby Randle Venn, Catherine Schernecke, Olivia Walden
Christmas Tree Farm
Choreography - Kristin Leggio Sedita
Performed by:
Ashley Armstrong, Miora Casey, Arabelle Collin, Karina Kozlowski,
Clarissa Krasner, Scarlett Maceira, Avery Noonan, Brianna Peckham
FINALE / Curtain Call
"I Feel Like a Kid Again"
Intro Choreography - Senior Company lead by Mia Gimigliano
*************************
A Note From the Director:
I am so very grateful to everyone who helped to bring our 2025 Winter Showcase to the stage, and for the amazing DFR Dance Parents who juggle schedules and move mountains to ensure their dancers make it to their many classes and rehearsals.
Thank you all from the bottom of my very full heart.
The perseverance and dedication of this group of dancers and instructors, is unparalleled. As is the support and encouragement we have received from our dance family. There are simply no words to express my gratitude or my love for the incredible DFR community that we have all created together.
To all witnessing this remarkable accomplishment, I hope that you enjoy the performance, and experience the joy that these beautiful dancers hold in their hearts for our beloved art form.
May this beautiful celebration of dance, love and community ignite your holiday season!
Thank you to everyone watching at home and in the theater audience for supporting the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program. Your contribution will help to proliferate the dream, and honor my Mother's memory in the most personal way possible.
To all of my lovelies - MERDE !!!!
With infinite love and gratitude,
Kristin