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Nashville Ballet

Leadership

  • Nick Mullikin

    Artistic Director and CEO

    Nick Mullikin

    Nick Mullikin has been a driving force at Nashville Ballet since joining the organization in 2015. As Director of School of Nashville Ballet and Director of NB2, he led both programs through...

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  • Paul Vasterling

    Artistic Director Emeritus

    Paul Vasterling

    Paul Vasterling’s choreographic mastery is evident in over 40 creations, ranging from classical full-length ballets to contemporary one-acts and beloved children’s productions. His deep...

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Artistic

​​​​​​​School of Nashville Ballet​​​​

SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Jennifer Kulev
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​​​​​​​FACULTY
Kate Kastelnik, Coordinator for Youth Cast
Janna Kirova, Ballet Pedagogy and Syllabus Manager
Melissa Mangold, Faculty and Administrative Coordinator
Shabaz Ujima, Community Engagement Coordinator and Teaching Artist
Helen Yeoman-Shaw, Children’s, Adult, and Adaptive Program Manager

ADMINISTRATIVE
Performance, Intensive, and Professional Programs Manager, Faculty
Gabrielle Willis
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School Administrative Manager and Faculty
Anna Marie Bethune
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SCHOOL ASSOCIATES
Addison Bartley
Mayah Carlson
Jakub Szostak


SCHOOL ACCOMPANISTS
Joshua Carter
Mary Countess
Tony Crow
Margarita Ivanova
Svetlana Keith
Lauren Littlejohn
Al Marcelli
Bill White
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PART-TIME FACULTY
Antonette Arsenault
Kristin Beutel
Joshua Binowitz
Celeste Borman
Kennedy Brown
Melissa Cassidy
Victoria Clerico
Shaiya Donohue
Sydney Emeson
Eric Harris
Anya Kulev
Josephie Levin
Courtney Loll
Summer Montenegro
Rachel Nasuti
Ashley Peluse
Sarah Pierce
Autumn Ryskoski
Linnea Swarting
Jakub Szostak
Jasmine Wheeler


​​​​​​​For general school questions: school@nashvilleballet.com
For intensive questions: intensive@nashvilleballet.com

Development

Director of Development
Michelle Chianese
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Tessitura Specialist
Caroline Jackle
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Donor Engagement and Events Manager
Morgan Owen
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Donor Engagement and Stewardship Manager
Barbara Escobar
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Finance and Administration

Director of Finance
Drew Ogle
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Director of Human Resources
Melinda Sue Kimble
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Staff Accountant
Dianne Rodgers

Director of Facilities
Josh Whitfield
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Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
Megan Starkey
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Production

Director of Production
Melinda Craig

Production Stage Manager
Helen Moreau

Master Electrician
TBA

Assistant Technical Director/Properties Master
Eric Gamez

Costume Logistics Manager
Alison Tindol

Wardrobe Supervisor
Jacob Denney

Costumes Communications Manager
Dani Crossons

Shoe Manager
Andie Allaire

Marketing

Director of Sales and Marketing
Greg Herring
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Marketing Manager
Sarah Pace Zarnowski

Digital and Social Media Manager
Sarah Hartsell

Graphic Designer
Sean Shields

Box Office & Shop Coordinator
TBA
tickets@nashvilleballet.com
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Public Relations
pr@nashvilleballet.com

Community Engagement

Director of Community Engagement and Education
Briona Richardson
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Community Engagement Coordinator and Teaching Artist
Shabaz Ujima