At the Cross
Dedicated to excellence in the art forms of dance and drama, Ballet Gloria seeks to educate and entertain students and audiences alike in the performing arts.
We also seek to dedicate the arts to God, and by so doing, enrich, encourage, and witness to both Christian and secular audiences.
Message from the Director
Dear Friends,
As Ballet Gloria continues to grow, we are excited to bring back this beautiful worship set entitled At the Cross. It depicts the journey of finding Jesus and becoming a part of the body of Christ. This journey is different for each believer, but the final destination finds us at the cross. We hope this performance stirs your heart as we approach Easter.
We are also excited to present some old favorites and newly inspired dances. Our dancers love bringing their hearts and talents to the stage, and we hope you enjoy every moment of the show.
With heart felt thanks,
Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney
Artistic Director
Artistic/Executive Director
Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney
Director, Company II - Tammy Clifton
Assistant Director, Company I - Kate Holly
Technical Director - Matt Caldwell
Lighting Designer - Caroline Bradley
Sound - Wendel Werner
Costume Design/Construction
Gwendolyn J Delaney, Katelyn Holly,
Tammy Clifton
Box Office/House Manager
Vickie Charkosky
Videography - Jeff Delaney
Senior Company
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Madeline Mickles
Apprentices
Neo Delaney, Corban Whipple
Steve Cantrell, Tammy Clifton, Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney, Julie Ezold - President, Kathleen Komar, Wendel Werner
Board of Directors
Ballet Gloria’ is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization.
Act I
Isaiah 53
Choreography: Gwendolyn J Delaney
Music: Praise, Honor, & Glory
Megan Cantrell, Hannah Campbell, Madeline Mickles
Friday
Choreography: Tammy Clifton/Madeline Mickles
Music: Symbiotic by Ryan Delahoussaye
Kylee Beanblossom, Emberline Carter, Gracie Farmer, Sophia Huffine, Hazel LeFevers, Bella Manz, Sophia Robinson, Zada Ruffner
11th Commandment
Choreography: Kate Holly
Music: Blind Boys of Alabama & Ben Harper
Anna Askins, Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Neo Delaney, Regan Dillard, Elliott Gifford, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Aly Johnson, Kamryn Lee, Mandolyn Lee, Addison Stanley, Corban Whipple
Worn
Choreography: Kate Holly
Music: Tenth Avenue North
Madeline Mickles
The Devil’s Backbone
Choreography: Kate Holly
Music: The Civil Wars
Eryn Charkosky, Elliott Gifford, Mandolyn Lee
Amen
Choreography: Tammy Clifton
Music: Because He Lives by Matt Maher
Emily Beanblossom, Jewelz Burnett, Ella Farmer, Louise Greider, Evelyn Huffine, Alixandria Overholt, Callie Ruffner
Where Could I Go
Choreography: Kate Holly
Music: Blind Boys of Alabama & Ben Harper
Anna Askins, Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Regan Dillard, Elliott Gifford, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Aly Johnson, Kamryn Lee, Mandolyn Lee, Addison Stanley
We Praise
Choreography: Tammy Clifton
Music: Praise
Emily Beanblossom, Kylee Beanblossom, Jewelz Burnett, Emberline Carter, Ella Farmer, Gracie Farmer, Louise Greider, Evelyn Huffine, Sophia Huffine, Hazel LeFevers, Bella Manz, Alixandria Overholt, Sophia Robinson, Callie Ruffner, Zada Ruffner
Prepare A Way
Choreography: Gwendolyn J Delaney
Music: Be with Me by Keiko Matsui
Anna Askins, Laine Browning, Sarah Bruce, Eryn Charkosky, Elliott Gifford, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Aly Johnson, Kamryn Lee, Mandolyn Lee, Addison Stanley,Corban Whipple
Act II
Choreography by Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney
Music by Selah
At the Cross
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Neo Delaney, Madeline Mickles, Corban Whipple
Beautiful Terrible Cross
Abbey Bennett, Hanna Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Neo Delaney, Madeline Mickles
I Have Decided
Anna Askins, Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Regan Dillard, Elliott Gifford, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Aly Johnson, Kamryn Lee, Mandolyn Lee, Addison Stanley
In the Garden
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Madeline Mickles
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Madeline Mickles
There Is A Fountain
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Madeline Mickles
You Deliver Me
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Neo Delaney, Aly Johnson, Corban Whipple
Standing on the Promises
Full Company
Easter Song
Music: Keith Green
Abbey Bennett, Hannah Campbell, Megan Cantrell, Neo Delaney, Elliott Gifford, Madeline Mickles, Corban Whipple
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks
Ballet Gloria would like to thank the following people for their generous support:
Jeff Delaney, Noah Delaney, Neo Delaney, Tammy Clifton, Kate Holly, Vickie Charkosky, Christy & Joey Mickles, Sonda Gifford, Katrina Whipple, Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts, LLC, Valley View Baptist Church, Print Edge, all our volunteers, all the parents of the company members, and all the friends who support Ballet Gloria throughout the year!
Ballet Gloria is a 501-c-3 organization that thrives on thee support of individuals like you. Please consider giving to our organization. Your tax deductible gift would help us continue to provide quality arts to the community, as well as provide an opportunity to many young artists!
Other ways you can help to support Ballet Gloria are:
Kroger Community Program
Adopt A Dancer
Tutu Fund
Stop by the box office to find out how you can register for these simple ways to help support our company.
2024-2025 Season Contributors
Soloist ($3000 +): Anonymous
Demi-Soloist ($1000 +): TN Conservatory of Fine Arts, LLC
Corps de Ballet ($500 +): Jeff Delaney
Apprentice ($250 +): Dell Financial, Kroger Corp.
Supporting Role ($100 +): Anonymous
Friend ($20 +): John & Ann Arehart, Jason & Heather Ruffner
