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Megan Lynch

Dew Drop Fairy (Evening)

(Dancing Doll Matinee)

Megan is 17 years old and a senior at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. As a toddler, Megan fell in love with ballet while watching her older sister dance, and began taking classes at 3. She is grateful to have trained at the Maple Conservatory of Dance until it closed in 2020 and she had the privilege of joining V&T. This year will be Megan's 13th and final Nutcracker and she has been lucky to perform many roles, from the littlest Mouse to Party Girl, Sprite, Merliton, Spanish, Chinese, and Dancing Pas de Deux Doll. This year, Megan is excited to be performing as the Dancing Doll and Dew Drop Fairy. Megan would like to thank Mr. Maple for many amazing years, Victor and Tatiana for their exceptional training and guidance, and all of the teachers, volunteers, and dancers at V&T for their support. She feels very fortunate to call V&T her second home and can't wait to share the stage with her V&T family.

Madeleine Lee

Sugar Plum Fairy

Madeleine Sophie Lee is thrilled to participate in her 7th Nutcracker with V&T and second time as the Sugar Plum Fairy.  Madeleine is 15 years old and an honor student at Laurel Springs High School. She started dancing at the age of 4.  Since then, her love for ballet has deepened and matured through the tutelage of Victor and Tatiana Kasatsky.  She started competing at the Youth America Grand Prix since she was 9 years old and has placed top three every year.  She most recently placed 1st in the senior division contemporary and top 12 in the classical category. She was also awarded the Icon Award placing 1st overall with an invitation to Annarella Roura Sanchez School Summer Program in Portugal.  Madeleine will be competing at the YAGP Finals in Tampa in April. She is humbled and honored to grow her God-given talents and is deeply thankful for today’s performance.