From left to right, starting with the back row: Hutchison Dance Teacher Louisa Koeppel, Maggie Miller ’26, Sammye Kate Selecman ’26, Anna Chiozza ’26, Abby Portnoy ’27, Emily Blaue ’34, McKinley Jones ’35, Grey Adkins ’33, Taylor Smith ’34, Eleanor Biggs ’34, Campbell Robertson ’34, Hope Riney ’34, Sienna Rodda ’36, and Lucy Cannon ’34. Not pictured: Sofia Frisch '25, Millie Malone '25, Caroline Nappier '23, and Bailey Wiener '24
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Hutchison Ballet Dancers Spread Holiday Cheer in “The Nutcracker” Performances
If you are planning to attend a production of "The Nutcracker" this holiday season, you might see a Hutchison girl in the performance!
More than 15 Hutchison girls are gracing stages across the Memphis area this holiday season as they perform in "The Nutcracker" with various local dance companies.
Our talented dancers are bringing holiday magic to life as part of productions with Ballet Memphis, Buckman Dance Conservatory, Children’s Ballet Theater, and New Ballet Ensemble. We are proud to see our girls shine on stage and express themselves through dance!
You can see our girls dance in the following performances:
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