Soloist Dancers
Elise Costello
Soloist since 2011, joined SBRI in 2000
Birthplace: Providence, RI
Status: Providence College Graduate
Derek Kunz
Soloist since 2012, joined SBRI in 2005
Birthplace: Milford, MA
Status: Beacon Charter High School
Senior, dual-enrollment at CCRI
Kimberly Najjar
Soloist since 2010, joined SBRI in 2003
Birthplace: San Diego, CA
Status: Rhode Island College Student
Emily O’Heir
Soloist since 2011, joined SBRI in 2007
Birthplace: Attleboro, MA
Status: Bishop Feehan High School Sophomore
Adrienne Raheb
Soloist since 2011, joined SBRI in 2008
Birthplace: Providence, RI
Status: Lincoln High School Junior
In Loving Memory of John “Duje Radovnikovic” Radovnik
The State Ballet of Rhode Island has created a “John Radovnik Memorial Fund” Scholarship in honor of Herci Marsden’s late husband, who was The State Ballet’s sound director for thirty years. The fund will honor dancing members of The State Ballet of Rhode Island who best represent professionalism, determination and generosity towards our ballet community. If you would like to contribute to this fund, your support will not only allow SBRI to give needed ballet scholarships to wonderful, special dancers, but will also give us the chance to honor John Radovnik’s memory. For more information, email info@stateballet.com