Art Ballet Academy

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2026-2027 Season
Saturday, December 19 at 2pm & 6pm - The Nutcracker performances at Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, June 5 at 5pm - Sleeping Beauty at Truett Hall, Fort Worth

What a wonderful day of auditions! Thank you to all our dancers for bringing your energy, excitement, and beautiful dancing! We are so excited to see what this year’s The Nutcracker will bring! ✨🩰

“Don Quixote” was a HUGE success! Congratulations to all of our dancers on a beautiful performance! You were outstanding on stage, and we are so proud of each and every one of you.
THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, parents and supporters. This performance would not have been possible without your time, dedication, and unwavering support of the ABA family. ❤️

Meet the Dancer: Lindy Holderbaugh♥️
* What role are you performing in Don Quixote?
I am performing the role of Kitri.
* What do you like most about your character?
I love that Kitri is confident, strong, and knows what she wants. She has a lot of personality and is really fun to perform.
* What has been the hardest part of preparing for this role?
The hardest part has been building the stamina and making sure I can perform all of the choreography with energy and confidence.
* What is your favorite part of the ballet?
My favorite part is the Act 1 because it’s exciting and gives me the chance to show both technique and artistry.
* How long have you been dancing?
I have been dancing for 13 years.
* What do you do when you’re not dancing?
When I’m not dancing, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and focusing on school.
* What are you most excited about for the performance?
I’m excited to perform on stage with my Art Ballet family and share all of the hard work we’ve put into this production.
* What does dancing Kitri mean to you?
Kitri has always been a dream role for me, so getting the opportunity to perform her is really special and something I’ll never forget.

On photo: Lindy Holderbaugh & Andrey Prikhodko
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 – Lacey Hughlett 🌟
Hi! My name is Lacey Hughlett, and I am graduating from Mansfield High School’s class of 2026. In the fall, I will be attending Brigham Young University, Provo to double major in ballet and exercise science. I am so grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to dance at Art Ballet Academy for the past 7 years, and for the teachers and experiences that shaped me into who I am today. I’m excited to continue my ballet journey in college and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
On photo: Lacey Hughlett
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 - Maris Morrison 🌟
Hello my name is Maris Morrison. I am graduating from Grace Prep Academy in Arlington and plan to major in Ballet & Environmental Science at TCU. I love ballet and am so glad I came to Art Ballet Academy 5 years ago. I have learned so much, and am very thankful for the experience I have had here. I also realized I enjoy teaching ballet! I am excited to perform the Arabian role in my last Art Ballet performance in Don Quixote this Spring.
On photo: Maris Morrison
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 – Isabel Terry 🌟
Hi! My name is Isabel Terry, and I am graduating from Mansfield High School, Class of 2026! This Fall, I will be attending Oklahoma State University to major in business marketing and plan on going through rush recruitment. I don’t remember life without ballet and would love to continue it somehow as I pursue my business degree! I'm so grateful and fortunate to have been a part of the ABA family for the past 15 years. The countless memories made and so many lessons learned will stay with me throughout my life. I'm very excited and honored to be performing Don Quixote as my last ballet with Art Ballet Academy!

On photo: Isabel Terry
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 - Bella Hall 🌟
Hello my name is Bella Hall! I am a graduate of Grace Preparatory Academy, and I will be attending Colorado School of Mines in the fall and majoring in engineering. Art Ballet Academy has been a very important part of my life and taught me to be persistent and consistent in my efforts. Although I am not pursuing ballet formally, the skills and memories I have created throughout the years in the studio and at the performances will forever be treasured. I am excited and honored to be performing solo this year in Don Quixote as my final send off as a senior.

On photo: Bella Hall
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 – Lilian Asplet 🌟
Hello my name is Lilian Asplet, and I am a graduate from Texas Tech University High School's class of 2026! I am pleased to announce my acceptance into Ballet North Texas's Trainee Program. I am very grateful for this opportunity, and thankful for all of the guidance that I have received from my teachers at Art Ballet Academy. Dance has always been a big part of my life, so I am honored that Art Ballet Academy has been a place that has helped me grow into the dancer I am today. I am super excited for the future opportunities that have come my way, and also extremely excited to perform the role of Kitri's Friends in Art Ballet Academy's production of Don Quixote!

On photo: Lilian Asplet
Photo by Marina Goshko

Senior Spotlight 2026 - Rebecca Spoon 🌟
Hi! My name is Rebecca Spoon, and I will be graduating from Kennedale High School's Class of 2026! I will be attending Weatherford College this upcoming fall to start my journey to be a physical therapist with the goal of focusing on dance physical therapy. I was accepted into the honors college there and will be participating in the honors program. I also earned a spot on their dance team as a Weatherford Coyote High-Stepper. Ballet has been a major part of my life and passion, so I will continue ballet as long as I can throughout my life. None of this would have been possible without the guidance, training, and opportunities I have received from everyone at Art Ballet Academy over the last 12 years. I am very excited to be performing solo variation as well as many other parts throughout the performance of Don Quixote in June.

On photo: Rebecca Spoon
Photo by Marina Goshko