South Carolina's Premier Student Virtual Ballet Competition
Save the Date! March 19-21, 2021
Ballet students, ages 10-19, are invited to compete for cash prizes and participate in master classes at Grand Jeté's virtual student dance competition, presented by the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.
Participants will compete by age group divisions:
- Pre-Competitive (Ballet only) - ages 10-12
- Junior Division (Ballet and/or Modern/Contemporary) - ages 13-15
- Senior Division (Ballet and/or Modern/Contemporary) - ages 16-19
Adjudicators
We're excited to announce that the following esteemed adjudicators will be joining the competition this year.
- Yazzmeen Laidler, Dancer, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Stéphane Léonard, School Director, Royal Winnipeg Ballet
- Stephen Pier, Artistic Director and Professor of Dance at The Hartt School, Hartford University
NEW Participation Guidelines
Below is an overview of the guidelines to participate in Grand Jeté. Download printable guidelines (.pdf).
- Eligibility
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Grand Jeté is happy to announce that it will not limit the number of entries per school. Grand Jeté welcomes dance students from throughout the state of South Carolina. All competitors must be attending elementary, middle, or high school in South Carolina at the time of the competition.
- Competitors must be full-time residents of the state of South Carolina to apply and to participate.
- The competition is open to dance students, ages 10–19 as of January 1 of the competition year.
- Proof of age and SC state residency eligibility may be requested.
Grand Jeté is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, age, sex, and non-disqualifying physical disability.
- Deadlines
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- To register to compete and submit a solo video: March 1, 2021
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum number of participants may be required in order for this event to take place. Registration will close when Grand Jeté reaches its maximum capacity. Additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
NOTE: All changes to the originally submitted entries must be received in writing seven days prior to the competition. No verbal requests will be honored. -
Master Class Registration:
March 1, 2021 -
Teacher Workshop Registration: March 1, 2021
- To register to compete and submit a solo video: March 1, 2021
- Categories
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Note: Each student may compete in a maximum of two solos: two ballet, two Modern/Contemporary or one of each.
- Classical Ballet Solos
The competitor will perform a variation selected from the classical ballet repertoire list provided.
The Pre-Competitive Age Division students are allowed to modify and/or simplify the variations to fit their technical level or may select a solo that is not represented on the Repertoire list, but must be a dance age and skill-appropriate choreographed ‘classical’ ballet piece. For the safety and wellness of our Grand Jeté Competitors, we strongly discourage the Pre-Competitive participants from dancing on pointe. - Contemporary/Modern Solos Generally, a new choreography created specifically for the competitor.
Contemporary Dance is a genre of concert dance that may include principles of various dance styles such as classical and neo-classical ballet, modern dance, postmodern dance, and others. Some of the dance styles may include theoretical concepts and philosophies from pioneers such as Martha Graham, Pina Bausch, Mary Wigman, Ted Shawn, and Alvin Ailey to name a few.
Competitors may perform their contemporary/ modern solo on or off pointe.
Jazz and lyrical dance may be integrated, as the choreography may require. However, tap, hip hop, and similar dance is not permitted in the performance.
If applicable, for original or protected choreography not in public domain, it is the responsibility of the competitor, competitor’s parent, teacher or coach to obtain all required choreographers and/or musical releases, and to pay any required royalties.
- Classical Ballet Solos
- Time Limits
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Ballet variation choices must be selected from Grand Jeté’s Ballet repertoire list, and contemporary/modern solos are limited to a maximum time of 2:30 minutes in length.
- Fees
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- Registration Fee: $65 for each student dancer (includes master classes)
- Solo Fee: $25 per solo, maximum of two
- Master Classes for Non-Competitors: $25
- Teacher Workshops: $50
No entry is guaranteed until payment has been processed. A confirmation will be sent to each studio for their records and approval.
- Master Classes & Recruiters
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Master classes for ages 10-14, 4th-8th grade dancers
The cost of the master classes is included in the competitor's registration fee and is $50 for non-competitors. SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities faculty will be teaching master classes in ballet and modern dance techniques, Friday through Sunday.Master classes for ages 15-19, 11th-12th grade dancers
The cost of the master classes is included in the competitor's registration fee and is $50 for non-competitors.Selected university and trainee dance program recruiters from across the nation will offer both Zoom master classes and webinar Information sessions of their programs to junior and senior-level students. These master classes may be used to recruit seniors, to offer scholarships, and to personally invite some juniors to audition for their programs the following year. Recruiters will be looking at criteria such as potential, technique, and artistry, response to correction, coordination, and musicality.
The current list of recruiters includes:
- New World School of the Arts
- Adelphi University
- The Hartt School at Hartford University
- Royal Winnipeg Ballet/Aspirant Program
- More to come!
All registered students will receive a number in the mail at least 1 week prior to March 19, 2021. Numbers must be worn, and remain visible during the duration of master classes.
Master Class Schedule
More information regarding specific master class details will be coming soon.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Virtual Master Classes
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Master classes
- 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. — Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Master classes
- 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Virtual Master Classes- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Master classes
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Master Classes
- 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Master classes
- 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Virtual Master Classes- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Master classes
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Master Classes
- 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2021
Cost: Competitors: Included in Registration fee | Non-Competitors: $50.00
- Teacher Workshop
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Open to South Carolina dance instructors! We will be offering virtual workshops for instructors interested in teaching:
- Beginner/Intermediate Ballet
- Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
- Intermediate/Advanced Modern
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2021
Participation Fee: $50
Schedule: Sunday, March 21, 2021
- 10:30 a.m.– noon
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Johanne Gingras, Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 1:30–3:00 p.m. — Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, Hartford University
- 3:30 - 5 p.m. -Intermediate/Advanced Modern/Contemporary with Yasmeen Lairdler, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
- Schedule Overview - Friday, March 19, 2021
- Virtual Master Classes
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Master classes
- 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. — Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Master classes
- 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- Schedule Overview - Saturday, March 20, 2021
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Virtual Master Classes
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Master classes
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Master Classes
- 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Master classes
- 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
Virtual Competition
- 3 - 5 p.m. - Pre-Competitive, Junior Ballet, Senior Ballet, Junior Contemporary/Modern, Senior Contemporary/Modern
The Virtual Grand Jeté Competition will be livestreamed from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2021, but will also be available for a week after. Adjudicators and recruiters will attend the livestream competition.
- Schedule Overview - Sunday, March 21, 2021
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Virtual Master Classes
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Master classes
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Master Classes
- 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. - Webinar-University Dance Program Info Sessions
Virtual Closing Ceremony
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
All competitors and master class attendees are invited to attend the Livestream Grand Jeté closing ceremony. Competition awards as well as the Master class awards will be announced during this time. Studio owners, faculty, and parents are all encouraged to attend.
Virtual Teacher Workshop
- 10:30 a.m.– noon —
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Johanne Gingras, Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 1:30–3:00 p.m. — Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, Hartford University
- 3:30 - 5 p.m. —Intermediate/Advanced Modern/Contemporary with Yasmeen Lairdler, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
- Adjudication Scoring
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The use of masks will not negatively impact your score.
There will be three, out-of-state adjudicators, including Yazzmeen Laidler, from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; and Stephen Pier, artistic director and dance professor at The Hartt School.
The scoring system consists of an artistic element and a technical element. Each element is evaluated on a 100-point system. Each judge’s final score is then the average of the technical and artistic marks. The average score given by each of the three judges will be added together to produce a final score out of a possible 300 points.The decision of the Adjudicators is final. The Adjudicators reserve the right to withhold awarding one or more prizes if the performances do not meet a certain standard.
Studio owners and independent competitors will receive the USB with adjudicator’s oral comments of each competitor on the day of the competition. Written comments may be included.
Grand Jeté utilizes the most advanced technology available for judging and tabulation of scores. While dancers are on stage competing, each judge will simultaneously and individually record oral critiques, comments and encouraging remarks into the state-of-the-art adjudicating software. When the competition is completed, the tabulator will record the score of the participant. Each studio will receive a USB of the critiques, comments, and encouraging remarks of the adjudicators for each of their students.
- Awards
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FIRST PLACE: $500.00
Four will be awarded: one for best score in Classical Ballet for seniors, one for best score in Contemporary/Modern dance for seniors, one for best score in Classical Ballet for juniors, and one for best score in Contemporary/Modern dance for juniors.- Senior Category, Highest score of 270 or above applies to both Classical Ballet and Contemporary/Modern Dance
- Junior Category, Highest score of 265 or above applies to both Classical Ballet and Contemporary/Modern Dance
SECOND PLACE: $300.00
Two will be awarded: one for best score in Classical Ballet for seniors, one for best score in Classical Ballet for juniors.- Senior Category, Highest score of 260-or above
- Junior Category, Highest score of 255-or above
THIRD PLACE: $150.00
Two will be awarded: one for best score in Classical Ballet for seniors, one for best score in Classical Ballet for juniors.- Senior Category, Highest score of 250 or above
- Junior Category, Highest score of 245 or above
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500.00
Tuition scholarship for the 2020 South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory in Columbia, SC. Awarded to the junior student with the highest score.- Highest score of 265 or above
THE PROMISE AWARD: $200.00
Two will be awarded for the best score in Classical Ballet for pre-competitive, one for a female student competitor and one for a male student competitor.- Highest score of 235 or above
HONORABLE MENTION: Gift Certificates of $100 each from The Sock Basket http://www.thesockbasket.com/greenville-sc.html. (Two will be awarded, one for a female student competitor and one for a male student competitor).
- Highest score of 230 or above
Each competitor will receive a Certificate of Participation.
- Repertoire
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Pre-Competitive (Females, Ages 10-12)
Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon)
All Variations
(except Swanilda Variation from Act lll)Don Quixote
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, A. Gorsky) Cupid VariationFairy Doll (R.Drigo/Legat) Variation
Flames of Paris (A.Asafyev/V. Vainonen) Variation
Flower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
(A.Adam, F. Burgmuller/J.Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa) Peasant Pas de Deux - variation: 1, 2 (alternative version)Harlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) VariationLa Fille Mal Gardee
(P. Hertel, F. Herold/ A. Gorsky, B.Nijinska) Variation of LiseLe Corsaire
(A.Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Odalisque VariationsPaquita
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa )
All Variations (except Principal Variation)Raymonda
(A. Glazunov/M. Petipa)
All Variations (except Principal Variations of Act ll and Act lll)
Swan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa) Pas de Trois VariationsSleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa)
Fairies Variations from the Prologue (except Lilac Fairy) Princess Florine Variation
*NOTE: Aurora Variations are NOT allowed in this category.Talisman
(R.Drigo, C. Pugni / M. Petipa, P. Gusev)
Variation of Niriti[Pre Competitive students are allowed to modify and /or simplify the variations to fit their technical level.]
Pre-Competitive (Males, Ages 10-12)
Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon, A. Gorsky) Franz VariationFlower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
(F. Burgmuller/ J.Coralli/M. Petipa) Peasant Pas de Deux VariationHarlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) VariationLa Fille Mal Gardée
(P.Hertel, F. Herold/ A. Gorsky) Variation of ColinPaquita
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa ) Variation from Pas de Trois
Sleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa) Blue Bird Variation
Swan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa) Variation from Pas de TroisThe Nutcracker
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa, V. Vainonen)
Cavalier Variation[Pre Competitive students are allowed to modify and /or simplify the variations to fit their technical level.]
Junior Division (Females, Ages 13-15)Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon) All VariationsDiana & Acteon
(B. Pugni/A. Vaganova) Variation of DianaDon Quixote
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, A. Gorsky) All VariationsEsmeralda (C.Pugni/M. Petipa) All Variations
Fairy Doll
(R. Drigo/S. Legat) VariationFlames of Paris (B.Asafiev/ V. Vainonen) Variation
Flower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
(A. Adam, F. Burgmuller/ J. Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa) Giselle Variation from Act I
Peasant Pas - Variation: 1, 2 (alternative version).
Harlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Variation
La Bayadere
(L.Minkus, M.Petipa) Gamzatti Variation from Act II Shades Variations
Please Note: Gamzatti Temple Variation (Choreography – N Makarova) – is NOT PermittedLa Fille Mal Gardee
(P. Hertel, F. Herold/ A. Gorsky) Variation of LiseLaurencia
(A. Krein/V. Chabukiani) VariationLe Corsaire
(A.Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Pas D'Esclave Variation
Le Jardin Anime Variations (Gulnare, Medora) Odalisque VariationsLes Sylphides (Chopiniana)
(F. Chopin/M. Fokine) All VariationsNapoli
(H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye / A. Bournonville) All VariationsPaquita
(L. Minkus/.M. Petipa )
All Variations (Please note: Paquita Etoile is not accepted for competition, unless under 2:30 minutes)Raymonda
(A. Glazunov/M. Petipa) All VariationsSatanella
(B. Pugni/M. Petipa) VariationSleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa)
All Fairies Variations Princess Florine Variation
Aurora Variations from Act I and Act II (under 2:30 minutes) Aurora Wedding VariationSwan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa, L. Ivanov, Gorsky) Pas de Trois Variations
Odette Variation from Act IITalisman
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Variation of NiritiThe Awakening of Flora
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) All VariationsThe Cavalry Halt
(J. Armsheirmer/M. Petipa) VariationThe Nutcracker
(P. Tchaikovsky/V. Vainonen) VariationJunior Division (Males, Ages 13-15)
Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon, A. Gorsky) Franz VariationDon Quixote
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa) Basil VariationEsmeralda
(C. Pugni/M.Petipa) All VariationsFlames of Paris (B.Asafiev/ V.Vainonen) Phillipe Variation
Flower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
(A. Adam, F. Burgmuller/ J. Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa) Peasant Pas de Deux Variation
Grand Pas Classique (D. Auber/ V. Gzovsky) VariationHarlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) VariationLa Bayadère
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, V. Chaboukiani) Solor Variation
Golden Idol VariationLa Fille Mal Gardée
(P.Hertel, F. Herold/ A. Gorsky) Variation of ColinLa Sylphide
(H. Levenskiold/ A. Bournonville) All VariationsLe Corsaire
(A.Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Pas D”Esclave Variation
Pas de Deux Variation (Conrad/Slave)Paquita
(L. Minkus/.M. Petipa) Variation from Pas de TroisRaymonda
(A.Glazunov/ M.Petipa/Y.Grigorovich) VariationSatanella
(C. Pugni / M. Petipa) VariationSleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa) Blue Bird Variation
Prince Désiré Variation
Swan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa) Pas de Trois Variation
The Nutcracker
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa, V. Vainonen) Cavalier VariationSenior Division (Females, Ages 16-19)
Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon) All VariationsDiana & Acteon
(C. Pugni/A. Vaganova) Variation of DianaDon Quixote
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, A. Gorsky) Kitri Variations
Queen of Dryads Variation Grand Pas VariationsEsmeralda
(C. Pugni/M. Petipa) All VariationsFlames of Paris (B.Asafiev/ V. Vainonen) Variation
Flower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
(A.Adam, F. Burgmuller/ J. Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa) Giselle Variation from Act I
Peasant Pas de Deux Variation: 1, 2 (alternative version)Grand Pas Classique (D. Auber/ V. Gzovsky) Variation
Harlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) VariationLa Bayadere (L.Minkus/M.Petipa) Shades Variations
Gamzatti Variation from act II
Nikia Variation (Nikia Variation is not accepted for competition unless under 2:30 minutes) Please Note: Gamzatti Temple Variation (Choreography – N Makarova) – is Not permittedLa Fille Mal Gardee
(P. Hertel, F.Herold/ A. Gorsky) Variation of LiseLaurencia
(A. Krein/V. Chabukiani) VariationLe Corsaire
(A.Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Medora Variation
Pas d'Esclave Variation
Le Jardin Anime Variations (Gulnare, Medora) Odalisque VariationsLes Sylphides (Chopiniana)
(F. Chopin/M. Fokine) All VariationsNapoli
(H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye / A. Bournonville) All VariationsPaquita
(L. Minkus/.M. Petipa )
All Variations (Please note: Paquita Etoile is not accepted for competition, unless under 2:30 minutes)Pas de Quatre
(C. Pugni/J. Perrot/A. Dolin) All VariationsPharaoh’s Daughter (C.Pugni/P. LaCotte) All Variations
Raymonda (A.Glazunov/ M.Petipa) All VariationsSatanella
(C. Pugni / M. Petipa) VariationSleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa) Lilac Fairy Variation
Princess Aurora Variations form Act I, Act II, Act III Princess Florine Variation
(Please note: Aurora variation from Act I and Act II is not accepted for competition, unless under 2:30 minutes)Swan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa, L. Ivanov/Y. Grigorovich) Pas de Trois Variations
Odette Variation from act II Black Swan VariationTalisman
(R.Drigo, C. Pugni / M. Petipa, P. Gusev) Variation of NiritiThe Awakening of Flora
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) All variationsThe Cavalry Halt
(J. Armsheirmer/M. Petipa) VariationThe Nutcracker
(P. Tchaikovsky/V. Vainonen) VariationWalpurgis Nacht
(B. Gounod/L. Lavrovsky) Variation[Junior students are allowed to modify and /or simplify the variations to fit their technical level.]
Senior Division (Males, Ages 16-19)
Coppelia
(L. Delibes/St. Leon, A. Gorsky) Franz Variation
Diana and Acteon
(C. Pugni/ A. Vaganova) Acteon VariationDon Quixote
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa) Basil VariationEsmeralda
(C. Pugni/ M. Petipa) All VariationsFlames of Paris (B.Asafiev/ V.Vainonen) Phillipe Variation
Flower Festival in Genzano (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville) Variation
Giselle
A. Adam, F. Burgmuller/ J. Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa) Peasant Pas de Deux Variation
Albrecht Variation from act IIGrand Pas Classique (D. Auber/ V. Gzovsky) Variation
Harlequinade
(R. Drigo/M. Petipa) VariationLa Bayadère
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, V. Chaboukiani) Solor Variation
Golden Idol VariationLa Fille Mal Gardée
(P.Hertel, F. Herold/ A. Gorsky) Variation of ColinLa Sylphide
(H. Levenskiold/ A. Bournonville) All Variations
La Vivandière
(C. Pugni/ S. Léon, F. Cerrito) VariationLe Corsaire
(A.Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa) Pas d’ Esclave Variation
Pas de Deux Variation (Conrad/Slave)Napoli
(H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye /A. Bournonville) All VariationsPaquita
(L. Minkus/ M. Petipa ) Pas de Trois Variation
Grand Pas Variation (Lucien)
Raymonda
(A.Glazunov/ M.Petipa/Y.Grigorovich) VariationSatanella
(C. Pugni / M. Petipa) VariationSleeping Beauty
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa) Blue Bird Variation
Prince Désiré VariationSwan Lake
(P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa) Pas de Trois Variation Prince Siegfried VariationTalisman
(R.Drigo, C. Pugni / M. Petipa, P. Gusev) Variation of VayouThe Nutcracker
(P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa, V. Vainonen Cavalier Variation
For questions, contact:
Adair Kempf, Event Coordinator
grandjete@scgsah.org
864-436-4041
For Corporate Partnership Opportunities, contact:
Amanda Herlihy
amanda.herlihy@gsafoundation.net
864-282-4104

