Company Members

Principal
DULCIANNA JONAK
Dulcianna is excited to be in her 7th season with BAHBT. She is a 12th grader and trains at Feijóo Ballet School. She has performed in many productions with BAHBT since 2014. Dulcianna placed Top 12 at the Regional YAGP (2019, 2021, 2024, 2025) and 3rd place pas de deux (2023). She has had the opportunity to train at Ellison Ballet, Master Ballet Academy, RAFA, Miami City Ballet School, John Cranko Schule, School of Philadelphia Ballet, Feijóo Ballet School, and San Francisco Ballet School. Dulcianna is honored to be a Lynette Mason Gregg scholarship recipient. She is grateful for all her teachers, past and present, including Lorena Feijóo, Lorna Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Natalie Zundel, Kathryn Morgan, Melissa Ludwig, Angela Hendrickson, and many more. Dulcianna would like to thank her teachers, friends, and family for all their love and support.

Principal
ISABELLA KLEMOWITS
Isabella began dancing at the age of 3. She is honored to begin her 5th season as a company member and currently studies in the pre professional program at Feijóo Ballet School. Competitions include YAGP Regionals (2025, 2024, 2023,) placing top 12 as well as 1st in Pas de deux, YAGP finals (2025) DOA Miami Finals (2023, 2025,) receiving 5th place classical, UBC Regionals (2025, 2024,) UBC Grand Prix finals (2025, 2024,) receiving 3rd place. Intensives attended include Feijóo Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Master Ballet Academy, American Ballet Theatre, and Duncan Cooper’s workshop. She is honored to have been a recipient of the (2025 & 2024) Lynette Mason Greg Scholarship. Her commitment and self-discipline to her passion for dance are evident in all aspects of her life, including her education. She is a junior Honors Student at iUniversity Prep. Isabella is grateful for all the support, encouragement and unconditional love received from family, friends and teachers.

Principal
SIERRA SANDERS
Sierra is excited to begin her 6th season as a BAHBT company member and is currently in the pre-professional program at Feijóo Ballet School. Sierra is a Senior at Texas Virtual Academy. Competitions include Dance Open America in Miami placing in the top 20 in 2023, UBC Semi Finals in Houston and UBC Finals in Chicago in 2025 where she performed both Classical and Contemporary solos. She has performed in many productions with BAHBT including 9 seasons of The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Giselle, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and many others. Sierra is honored to be a 2024 and 2025 Lynette Mason Gregg scholarship recipient. Summer intensives include 6 summers at Feijóo Ballet School and the Duncan Cooper Workshop in Largo Fl. Sierra is thankful for her teachers, Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Lidice Nunez, Lauren Frere, and Natalie Zundel for their time and dedication to her passion.

Principal
SOPHIA SHAW
Sophia is honored and grateful to begin her first season as a Principal Dancer with BAHBT. As a junior, she is excited to return for her 4th season with the company that has shaped her growth and passion for ballet. She began dancing at age 3 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and continued her training at Feijóo Ballet School under the inspiring guidance of Lorna and Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Lidice Nunez, Natalie Zundel, and Lauren Frere. A grateful recipient of BAHBT scholarships in both 2024 and 2025, Sophia has been honored to perform in Cinderella, Giselle, Coppélia, A Night in Paris, Best of BAHBT, and 10 unforgettable seasons of The Nutcracker. One of her greatest honors was dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy last season. She is thankful for the love and encouragement of her family, friends, and teachers, and is excited to continue growing as a dancer while sharing her passion with the community.

First Soloist
HANNAH ANDERSON
Hannah is excited to be in her 4th season as a company member. Hannah is training at Feijóo Ballet School under the direction of Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal. She started dancing at the age of 3 with the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and has danced under Ballet Masters Yespari Miller and Deborah Rogers. Hannah has been taught by Nicole Dean, Alina Ibarguren, Dalirys Valladares, Lorena Carrion, Karime Aguilera, Alan Ramirez, Alberto Terrero, Kathryn Paulos, and Regan Forster. Hannah is honored to be a 2025 Lynette Mason Gregg scholarship recipient. Hannah loves the Lord and her ballet family!

First Soloist
RALEIGH HELMER
Raleigh is thrilled to return for her 5th season as a BAHBT company member. She is a homeschooled student. Raleigh has performed in BAHBT’s The Nutcracker, The Show Must Go On, Coppélia, Giselle, Cinderella, A Night in Paris, La Bayadère, Let’s Glow Crazy, and Next Giant Leap. Raleigh began her dancing career at the age of 2. She came to Feijóo Ballet School at age 7. Raleigh is very excited that she gets so many amazing opportunities every day. She is also proud to have performed the role of Clara in The Nutcracker in 2021. Raleigh performed as a Feijóo Ballet School Madrigal from 2019-2022. She has been able to work with amazing choreographers including Alexis Zanety, Lídice Núñez, Nelson Madrigal, Lorena Feijóo, Lorna Feijóo, and Natalie Zundel.

First Soloist
LUCIA MADRIGAL-FEIJÓO
Lucia was born in Boston and raised in Houston, began ballet at age two with Boston Ballet. In 2016, she began her classical training at Feijóo Ballet School under the legendary Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal, along with exceptional mentors Natalie Zundel, Lidice Nuñez, Alexis Zanety, and Yury Yanowsky. She danced 5 years with FBS The Madrigals. In her 3rd season with BAHBT, Lucia it’s grateful to be one of the 2025 scholarship recipients. Her repertoire includes Clara in The Nutcracker, La Bayadère, Giselle, La Sylphide, Coppélia and others. Lucia placed at YAGP, DOA and UBC competitions. Also performed at YAGP New York Finals and was honored to attend the prestigious YGP Europe NERVI Dance Festival in Italy. She trains annually at FBS’s summer intensive. Lucia it’s grateful for her friends, teachers and family.

Soloist
JILLIAN EVERS
Jillian is a is ecstatic to be beginning her 3rd year with BAHBT! She is a college student at Texas Tech pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration. She started dancing 19 years ago and is a dance/conditioning teacher and choreographer when she isn't performing. She will be dancing with Houston Grand Opera in their production of Hansel and Gretel as the female cover. In addition to ballet, she also performs in musical theatre productions and is currently auditioning for theaters around the nation. Some of her favorite past roles are Babette (Beauty and the Beast), Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Cinderella (Rodger & Hammerstein's Cinderella). Jillian is thankful for her teachers, Ms. Lorna, Ms. Lorena, Mr. Nelson, Caitlin Cannon, Jack Wolff, and Donna Crump, and for the support of her family. To God be the glory!

Soloist
SOPHIE GAY
Sophie is an 11th grader at Lutheran South Academy where she is Class President and member of National Honor Society. She is excited for her 5th season with BABHT and a member of the Social Committee. She has been honored to perform in numerous BAHBT performances and this will be her 11th season of The Nutcracker. She started dancing at age 4 at RAFA and currently dances at Feijóo Ballet School under the excellent tutelage of Lorna and Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal and Natalie Zundel. She has enjoyed summer intensives at Austin Ballet and Nashville Ballet. She is grateful for the training, knowledge and guidance from her teachers and support and love of her parents and grandparents.

Demi Soloist
HANNAH HEATH
Hannah is a high school student at Texas Online Preparatory School. She has trained in ballet, contemporary, and tap over the last 10 years primarily at Feijóo Ballet School. Hannah was accepted to the Bolshoi Ballet Intensive in 2020, attended the Paris Opera Ballet Program in Paris, France in 2023, Boston Ballet Intensive in 2024 and 2025, and spent 6 years at the Feijóo Ballet School intensive. Hannah participated in YAGP, UBC, and DOA competitions and earned numerous awards including 4th place for her Classical solo at DOA finals and multiple scholarship offers. Hannah has participated in numerous BAHBT productions over the last 8 years and looks forward to participating in her 3rd season as a company member. Hannah is grateful to her instructors throughout her training.

Demi Soloist
ISABELLA SARDIÑA
Isabella is a senior at Tompkins High school and is thrilled to perform in her 3rd year with BAHBT. She joined Feijóo Ballet School over 4 years ago, and previously trained in gymnastics at Fun and Fitness Gymnastics under the curriculum of Kellie and Hideo Mizoguchi for 2 years. She has performed in previous seasons of BAHBT’s The Nutcracker, as the role of Party Girl and then in the role of Clara. She is very appreciative of her parents, as well as the direction of Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal, and is grateful for her friends’ and family’s support in her passion for dance.

Corps de Ballet
POSIE McCOURT
Posie is honored to be in her 2nd season as a Company member. She trains full time at Feijóo Ballet School, under the direction of Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal. Posie has competed in YAGP, UBC, and DOA, most recently receiving Top 10 at Dance Open America, Junior Division. She has been part of the BAHBT family, participating in The Nutcracker, among other BAHBT productions, for 10 seasons, with her favorite roles being Clara, Snow, and Flowers. She has attended summer intensives at FBS, Master Ballet Academy, and Nashville Ballet. Posie loves school, art, music, and is a Freshman at Bay Area Homeschool Academy.

Corps de Ballet
EVELYN NELSON
Evelyn, a 9th grade student, is thrilled to begin her 3rd season with BAHBT. She has performed in numerous BAHBT productions, including 7 seasons of The Nutcracker. Evelyn feels honored to have participated in the UBC Grand Prix Finals for the past 2 years. This season, she is excited to join the Feijóo Ballet School day class program and deepen her training. She is grateful to both BAHBT and Feijóo Ballet School for their continued support and dedication. Their guidance has been instrumental in nurturing her growth, discipline, and love for ballet.

Corps de Ballet
KATHRYN PEPLINSKI
Kathryn, a homeschooled Junior, is excited for her 4th season as a BAHBT company member. Kate began dancing at 4 and has received training from RAFA, Munro Ballet Studios, and Feijóo Ballet School. She is looking forward to her 12th season of The Nutcracker. She has also performed in many productions with BAHBT, FBS, and Corpus Christi Ballet with favorites including La Sylphide, Annie Jr., Black Box on Broadway, Beauty and the Beast, The Sleeping Beauty, and Giselle. In her spare time, Kate enjoys singing, creating art, and spending time with her pets, family, and friends. She would like to thank her family, instructors, and BAHBT for their support.

Corps de Ballet
ASHBY STANFORD
Ashby is a junior homeschool student and is thrilled to begin her 2nd season with BAHBT. She began dancing at age 12 and joined Feijóo Ballet School in January 2024 after attending the FBS Winter Intensive. Highlights of her past season include performing in The Nutcracker, Best of BAHBT, and competing in Youth America Grand Prix for the first time. Ashby has participated in summer intensives at FBS, Oklahoma City Ballet, and Louisville Ballet. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to train under Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal, and thanks God and her family for their continued love and support.

Corps de Ballet
CLAIRE VACHON
Claire is excited to start her 2nd season as a BAHBT company member. She currently trains at Feijóo Ballet School under Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Lídice Núñez, Natalie Zundel, and Lauren Frere. Claire is an 8th grader at Friendswood Junior High whose performance experiences includes Let’s Glow Crazy, Giselle, A Night in Paris, Cinderella, La Bayadère, Beauty and the Beast, Best of BAHBT, and 6 seasons of The Nutcracker. She is forever grateful to her family, friends, and teachers for supporting her in everything she does.

Apprentice
EMILY BURMAN
Emily is a 7th grader at First Baptist Christian Academy, is overjoyed to perform as a first year Apprentice with BAHBT. She started dancing at age 2 and trains full-time at Feijóo Ballet School under Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, and Nelson Madrigal. She has competed in YAGP and UBC finals and performed as Clara in The Nutcracker, Paquita, and Beauty and the Beast. She is honored to perform a principal role in FBS The Madrigals this season. Grateful for her family, friends, and inspiring role models — especially Natalie Zundel, Lauren Frere, John Ruth, and her FBCA educators. She thanks God for the gift of ballet, striving to honor His beauty and grace through dance and daily life.

Apprentice
CHARLOTTE CARROLL
Charlotte excited to begin her first season as a BAHBT company member. An 8th grader in League City Intermediate's WAVE program, she trains at Feijóo Ballet School under Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Lídice Núñez, Natalie Zundel, and Lauren Frere. She began dancing at age 2 and joined Feijóo Ballet School at 8, attending their summer intensive annually and performing as an FBS Madrigal for 4 years. Charlotte's performance experiences includes Coppélia, Let’s Glow Crazy, Giselle, A Night in Paris, Cinderella, La Bayadere, Beauty & The Beast, Best of BAHBT, and 6 seasons of The Nutcracker. Charlotte is grateful for the unwavering support from family, friends, and teachers.

Apprentice
ABBY CASTEEL
Abby is an 8th grade homeschooled student who is excited to begin her first season with BAHBT. Abby began dancing at the age of 3 and currently trains at Feijóo Ballet School. Her past performances include Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Paquita, and 4 seasons of The Nutcracker. Abby is passionate about dancing and has attended 2 FBS summer intensives, participated in the 2025 YAGP classical ballet competition, and performed with The Madrigals. When she isn’t dancing, she loves playing the flute and creating artwork. Abby is extremely grateful for her teachers and family for their love and support.

Apprentice
CHARLIE GOMEZ
Charlie’s love for ballet began at 3 years old when she started taking classes in Miami, Florida. Over the years, she has honed her skills and passion for ballet, most recently receiving training at Dance and Music Academy of Woodstock in Georgia. During this time, Charlie has performed in productions such as The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Cinderella, and Aurora's Wedding. Charlie is a first-year student at Feijoo Ballet School. She is honored to have been invited to join the company at BAHBT and is looking forward to growth under the guidance of the highly renowned teachers at both BAHBT and FBS.

Apprentice
AMELIA HARRIS
Amelia is pleased to begin her first year as a BAHBT company member, having studied in the classical ballet program at Feijóo Ballet School for 6 years under the tutelage of Lorna and Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Natalie Zundel, and Lauren Frere. Amelia has had the privilege of participating in BAHBT’s annual production of The Nutcracker for 6 years. Amelia is a homeschool student whose interests outside of ballet include learning languages, zoology, botany, reading, and textile arts. Amelia would like to thank her teachers and peers for their teaching and encouragement, and her mother for always believing in her.

Apprentice
NESSA HODGE
Nessa is honored to begin her first season as a BAHBT company member. She currently trains at Feijóo Ballet School under the guidance of Lorna Feijóo, Lorena Feijóo, Nelson Madrigal, Lídice Núñez, Natalie Zundel, and Lauren Frere. Nessa has been dancing since the age of 3. Her favorite performance with BAHBT has been The Nutcracker, she loved portraying the role of Clara. She has been invited to compete in competitions, including the Youth American Grand Prix and Universal Ballet Competition. Nessa is an 8th grader at LSA. She feels incredibly blessed to train with BAHBT and is truly grateful for the love and support of her family, teachers, and friends.

Auxiliary
ALESSANDRO BRITO
Allessandro is excited to begin his first official season with BAHBT as an Auxiliary. He began dancing at age 8 and has since trained in ballet, jazz, and contemporary under numerous instructors. His favorite roles last year include the Rat King in The Nutcracker and a featured ensemble member in Legally Blonde. Alessandro is grateful to his teachers, family, and fellow dancers for their support and encouragement.
Headshots by Rhonda Floyd Photography
