Our Leadership Legacy

Honoring the visionaries, artists, and dedicated leaders whose passion and commitment have shaped Riverside Ballet BRAVA and its enduring legacy in our community.

Past Presidents 

David Allan
Craig Yamasaki
Glenda Carhart

Advisory Circle

Kathie Allavie
Glenda Carhart
Erin Christmas
Collette Lee

Nutcracker Tea Committee

Kathie Allavie
Collette Lee
Marissa McCutchan
Lauren Lee Sawyer

With Heartfelt Gratitude

Riverside Ballet BRAVA extends its heartfelt appreciation to the individuals and community partners whose generosity
of time, talent, expertise, and encouragement help make our work possible.

David Allan
Choreographer / Artistic Advisor

Kathy Allavie

SandyKay Barber-Alvarez

Emily Boyd
BRAVA Alumna

D’Arcy Boyer Bonslaver
Riverside Ballet Alumna

Glenda Carhart
Founder

Erin Christmas
Library Director, City of Riverside

Gary Christmas

City of Riverside Arts and Cultural Affairs
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Larry Gonzales
Chief of Police, Riverside

Annemarie Guzy
Visual & Performing Arts, RUSD

Adam Karelin-Anderson
Riverside Arts Academy

Collette Lee

Riverside Unified School District