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
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All proceeds benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program
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Executive Artistic Director:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Original Choreography & Coaching:
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Lauren Barrett
Arianna Danzig
Brianna Gitnik
Mickey Lonsdale
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Production Crew:
​Dawn Teczar - Costume Steamer Extraordinaire a
​Dennis Sedita & Anthony Forcier - The men behind the magic
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Backstage Management/Kristin's Angels
​Brianna Gitnik & Arianna Danzig
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Backstage Assistants​
Ava Geller
Olivia Flavin
Carson Thomson
Ginger Cox
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Class Moms:
Raquel Burkavage
Nicole Riordan
Laura Ross
Julia Teitelbaum
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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.
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Part I
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Excerpts from DFR's 2025 Production of
The Nutcracker
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Original Choreography & Coaching:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
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The Cast:
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Clara Stahlbaum - Reese Beardslee
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Louise Stahlbaum - Lucy Gimigliano
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Louise's Godmother Candice : Mia Gimigliano
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Clara's Best Friends - Olivia Geluso & Misha Polak
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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
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​​Harlequin Doll - Ella Vick
Columbine Doll - Brooke Carretta
Soldier Doll - Mila Polak
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​Marzipan
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones, Katie Swiatowicz
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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
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Russian Trepak
Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones
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Chinese Tea Princesses
Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak
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Sugarplum Fairy
Mia Gimigliano
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Arabian Coffee
Skyler Mendez - Arabian Princess
Coffee - Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez,
Shannon Rush, Bella Schwartz, Katie Swiatowicz
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Polychannelles
Ashley Armstrong, Emma Beardslee, Maya Spivak - Bridget White Lead Candy Canes
Polychannelles:
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Fairy Pas de Trios
Mia Gimigliano - Sugarplum Fairy
Eleanor Jones - Snow Queen
Katie Swiatowicz - Dew Drop Fairy
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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
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Part II
A celebration of the Winter Holidays through all styles of dance!
It's the Most Wonderful Time
Of the Year!
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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
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Let It Snow
Choreography - Mickey Lonsdale
​Performed by:
Leena-Rose Marter, Ava Mosteanu
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​Ooh Child
Choreography - Laurent Barrett
Junior Elite Company
Emma Beardslee, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak,
Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer, Bridget White
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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
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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
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Drummer Boy
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
​Performed by:
Vera DeCandido, Riley Enson, Nathalie Nguyen, Avery Noonan,
Claire Runk, Austin Spivak
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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
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​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
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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
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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
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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
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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​
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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
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Christmas Baby (please come home)
Choreography - Mickey Lonsdale
​Performed by:​
Emma Beardslee, Francesca Catalano, Arabella Collin, Harper Hanover, Gianna Nappi
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Forever
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
​Performed by:
Ashley Armstrong, Moira Casey, Serena DeCandido, Isida Gruzdeva,
Elodie O'Donnell, Ruby Randle Venn, Liv West
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Party's Just Begun
Choreography - Arianna Danzig
​Petite Hip Hop Crew
Zoe Davison, Kaylie Squerciati, Stella Riordan, Sloane Schmiedle, Daria Tikhomirova
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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
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Blue Flame
Choreography - Karlie Lynn Zabin
Junior Company
Ava Brent, Madeline Libby, Ruby Randle Venn, Catherine Schernecke, Olivia Walden
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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
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FINALE / Curtain Call
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"I Feel Like a Kid Again"
Intro Choreography - Senior Company lead by Mia Gimigliano
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A Note From the Director:
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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To all of my lovelies - MERDE !!!!
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With infinite love and gratitude,
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Kristin
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