FALL FOR DANCE is Stone Valley Dance Collective's inaugural stage performance that will feature an inspiring program of new choreography to include modern dance, contemporary ballet, rhythm tap, jazz dance, hoop dance, and contact improvisation. The Stone Valley Dance Collective is a newly formed group of dance professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to bringing quality dance classes and performance opportunities for adults in the Rutland County area.
Contributing choreographers for this program are: Yvonne Brunot, Denise Cupoli, Stephanie Jones and Margaret Dunn, Maria Girona, Zoe Marr Hilliard, Erika Schmidt, Nicole Ullman, and Maya Zelkin with an ensemble of 18 dancers to include Mary Barron, Erin Bodin, Alycia Hollister, Kris Jacoby, Candy Jones, Susan Wood, Alexandra Welych-Miller and Nikki Zullo.
Nicole lives in Rutland. She is a mom of three. She is serving as the Secretary for Vermont Dance Alliance. At the start of 2022, Nicole joined with other dancers to form the Marble Valley Dance Collective. This group is working to bring high quality dance experiences; classes, workshops, and live performances, to the Rutland County community. Nicole holds a MA in Dance and Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Yvonne can’t remember a time when she wasn’t listening to music. Raised on the 331/3 RPM records of her pianist mother, she knew at an early age that music and movement should go together. Already exposed to classical music and popular American musicals, she began to explore the international options at her local public libraries. In almost no time, she became captivated by the music of the Mediterranean, the Middle East and India. However, she still knew that there were types of specific dances related to the musical cultures of these regions and that she had to find them.
West Rutland Town Hall
35 Marble Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
United States