Ballet Theatre of Ohio celebrates company debut
 
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Officials from Ballet Theatre of Ohio (BTO) celebrated the company’s first performance, titled “Ballet Under the Stars,” with a special party Feb. 3.
The meet-and-greet party, which took place at the Akron Civic Theatre after the company’s official debut, featured company officials, BTO Artistic Director Christine Meneer, Ohio Ballet alumni and BTO dancers.
Shown above left, from left, taking time to pose for a photo are Linda Poinski, administrative director of BTO, Meneer and Valerie Renner, BTO marketing director.
The guests enjoyed wine and appetizers catered by Moe’s Restaurant. Shown above, from left, are Damien Highfield, company dancer; Katie Edmonds, BTO apprentice dancer; and Kent Edmonds, acting president of the BTO Board of Trustees.
Shown above, from left, enjoying the evening are BTO apprentice dancers Lindsay Muhollen, Meghan Dietz and Sunita Joshi.
— By Kathleen Collins
Photos courtesy of Ballet Theatre of Ohio
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