"I Am in Love with Ballet"

As part of the 40th Anniversary Heritage Photos series, Shantee shared a photo and memory of Jessica Kingeter, in whose honor BBT created the “Jessica Kingeter Scholarship.”

Jessica Kingeter was 10 months old when she first "danced" onstage with her mother. She joined BBT at age 8. She enjoyed many roles in “The Nutcracker,” and many spring performances. Ballet became her anchor and salvation. In her words, "I am 26 years old and I am in love with ballet." Jessica lost her life at the end of her 26th year. She dances in Spirit, and through BBT's Jessica Kingeter Dance Scholarship.

If you would like to contribute in memory of Jessica, please donate at https://www.berkeleyballet.org/donate and select the “Jessica Kingeter Scholarship.”