What We Did On Our Summer Vacation: 2026

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Three ballerinas in blue, green, and pink tutus pose in unison against a plain gray studio backdrop, smiling and poised. — Former BTM dancer Jenna Fritts with Hannah Hanson and Marjorie O'Hearne. Photo by Joanne Salyer

The company is back in session! We performed at the Maryland Renaissance Festival after only a few short days of rehearsal, and now we're hard at work getting ready for Ballet in the Garden on September 19, 2026, and our mainstage premiere of La Sylphide on October 16-18, 2026.

Although we're excited to be back in the studio, the summer doesn't feel that long ago. Our last blog post talked about how just a few of the dancers occupied themselves this summer, but many company members had some fun adventures. Read on to see where dancers traveled, what they accomplished, and how many got engaged!

Five ballet dancers pose at a barre in a gray studio, wearing pastel rehearsal clothes and smiling confidently — Amanda Cobb, Brayden Page, Sarah Jung, Cindy Case, and Isaac Martinez. Photo by Joanne Salyer

Travels

Brenna Mazzara

Soloist dancer Brenna Mazzara choreographed the US Army Field Band’s set for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and traveled to Scotland to see her husband, Joey, perform with the group.

Man in military dress uniform and woman smile on a cobblestone street by a Gothic cathedral under a blue sky.

Cassandra Hope Moyer

Demi-Soloist dancer Cassandra Hope Moyer celebrated her honeymoon in Jamaica.

Couple embracing and kissing on a seaside pier at sunset, with calm water, rope railing, and a black lamppost.

Karen Fleming, Madeline Jones, and Emma Lane

Corps de Ballet dancers Karen Fleming, Madeline Jones, and Emma Lane traveled to Kansas City to go shopping at the Elevé store, explore the city, and see Kansas City Ballet perform The Great Gatsby.

Three smiling women pose in dresses inside a glass atrium with city skyline and blue sky behind them.

Cindy Case

I had a busy summer, too—this year, my husband and I enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, Smith Island, Orlando, and Nashville.

Smiling woman in navy leotard and straw hat poses with a tote and iced drink before a floral mural indoors.

Accomplishments

Victoria Sanzotera

Principal dancer Victoria Sanzotera trained and competed in her first bodybuilding show, where she came in 1st in the True Novice Bikini Division and was the Overall Novice Bikini Champion at the 2026 NPC American Heroes National Championships.

Crowned bodybuilder in blue bikini smiles on NPC Battle Royale stage beside trophy and backpack.

Aaron Bauer

Soloist dancer Aaron Bauer learned how to cut gemstones by hand.

Close-up of fingers holding a small brass tool bit with a dark tip, with a blurred workshop and seated person in background.

Engagements

Julia Walden

Demi-soloist dancer Julia Walden got engaged to her new fiancé Matthew.

Couple sits close on a wooden park bench, heads touching, smiling softly; woman in pink dress, man in white shirt.

Erin Jenkins

Demi-Soloist dancer Erin Jenkins got engaged at Quiet Waters Park to her new fiancé Wyatt.

Man kneels proposing with a ring to a surprised woman in a leafy gazebo, both smiling.

Rowan Treece

Demi-Soloist dancer Rowan Treece got engaged at Ladew Topiary Gardens to her new fiancé Jake.

Woman in white strapless dress hugs man in blue suit; both wear rings in a softly lit indoor setting, romantic mood

Mia Koshansky

Corps de Ballet dancer Mia Koshansky got engaged at Olympic National Park to her new fiancé Zackary.

Smiling couple sit on wooden porch steps, gazing at each other outside a blue house, dressed in white and floral clothes.

Now that we're back in the studio, we're hard at work preparing for our upcoming shows! This year, Ballet in the Garden will feature excerpts from Coppélia as well as contemporary choreography by company dancers Victoria Sanzotera, Isaac Martinez, Michael West Jr., and Karen Fleming.

Ballet dancer in pink pose above flowers on pale blue backdrop; text reads Ballet in the Garden at Hammond Harwood House — Amanda Cobb. Photo by Joanne Salyer

In October, join us for the BTM premiere of La Sylphide! This quintessential Romantic ballet, set in the Scottish Highlands, depicts the dangerous allure of the supernatural.

Three ballet dancers pose against a teal backdrop beside the text La Sylphide and October 16-18, 2026. — Sarah Jung, Karissa Kralik, and Brayden Page. Photo by Joanne Salyer