Artistic Staff
Linda MacArthur Miele
Artistic Director
Founder of the Maine State Ballet Company, Ms. Miele began her dance career in Boston and moved to New York by age 11 to attend the School of American Ballet. By age 13, she had become the youngest member accepted into the New York City Ballet Company where she performed at Lincoln Center in New York City and worldwide. Ms. Miele has had the privilege of working with some of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th century including her protégé and teacher George Balanchine, composer Igor Stravinsky, and Jerome Robbins. With over 30 ballets to her credit, she was appointed to the prestigious position of “repetiteur” for the George Balanchine Trust™, which entitles her to stage many of Mr. Balanchine’s ballets.
Glenn Davis
Managing Director, Choreographer, Instructor
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Former baseball player turned ballet dancer, Glenn has performed all the leading dramatic and comedic roles with MSB including Franz in Coppélia, Basilio in Don Quixote, Conrad in Le Corsaire, the Baron in Can Can Parisien, and the prince role in Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Paquita, Firebird, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. Trained in the Balanchine style® with Linda Miele and Adam Luders of the New York City Ballet, he has also performed extensively in neo-classical ballets including George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Linda Miele’s Bach Concerti, Britten, Stravinsky, and Souvenir. He also has been seen onstage at the Maine State Music Theater and other local theaters. Glenn choreographs, teaches, and stages MSB ballets here and across the United States and internationally. He has a B.A. in History/Education and an M.B.A. from the University of Maine.
Gail Csoboth
Associate Director
Ms. Csoboth studied classical ballet in New York City at the American Ballet Theatre with teachers such as Robert Joffrey, founder of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago Valentina Perejslavic, and Igor Schwetzoff. A highlight of her dance career was performing in the ABT Choreographer’s Showcase. She finished her education in New York City as an art major and received awards and grants for her work. Ms. Csoboth has designed sets and costumes professionally for Maine State Ballet and other local dance and opera companies for over 30 years, for which she has received admiration and praise.
Janet Davis
Assistant Artistic Director, Instructor
MSB’s prolific ballerina, Janet has captivated audiences with her performances as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Dew Drop Fairy and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Kitri in Don Quixote, and as the leading role in The Firebird to name a few. She trained extensively in the Balanchine style® with Linda Miele and Adam Luders of the New York City Ballet, for many years. Her training includes years of tap, jazz, and modern dance from teachers such as Broadway veteran Jonathan Miele, former Rockette member Pamela Romanoff, and former Ram Island Dance members Sara Whale and Larry Lee VanHorne. As an accomplished pianist, Janet received her musical training from Dr. Richard Nickerson and Karla Kelly Brenner. A member of the MSB faculty, prominent former students include Broadway and movie performers (Tony Nominated) Robyn Hurder, and Leigh-Ann and Sara Esty.
Jonathan Miele
Co-Founder, Instructor
A dancer with a rich history, Jonathan started at the Dorothy Mason School of Dance in Maine (now the Maine State Ballet). With training at the Boston Ballet School and a successful Broadway career, dancing alongside notable stars such as Carol Channing, Robert Preston, and Bernadette Peters, Jonathan has directed and choreographed shows for many local community and high school theaters. He is a long-time MSB company member, having played many character roles including Pasquale the tourist in Can Can Parisien, Drosselmeyer in The Nutcracker, and the Jester in Cinderella. His exuberant style of dance has made him a favorite among students seeking the excitement of big, Broadway-style choreography. His pride and joy is his family and he loves spending time with his many grandchildren.
Robert Lehmann
Conductor
Robert Lehmann is Professor of Music at the Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine where he conducts the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra. He is Music Director of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra and the White Mountain Bach Festival. He holds degrees in Violin Performance from the University of the Pacific, the Eastman School and Boston University, and has been a fellow at the Aspen Festival's American Academy of Conducting and at the Conductors Institute at Bard College. Dr. Lehmann has concertized as violinist and conductor, in his native Mexico, throughout the US, Central America, Europe, and Ukraine. He has been of frequent guest conductor with the Portland Symphony, and has conducted All-State and Festival Orchestras from Maine to California and Hawaii. He has been an adjudicator the National Orchestra Festival at the ASTA National Convention and is in demand as a performer, conductor, teacher, speaker, and is listed in Who's Who in American Music. We are excited to have him as part of the Maine State Ballet family.
Administrative Staff
Rehearsal Assistant: Emma Davis
Receptionists: Laurie Reynolds and Jennifer Hawkins
Production Manager: Fred Bernier
Company Physical Therapist: David Reese, Falmouth Physical Therapy
Bookkeeper: Cathy Austin, Maine Bookkeeping
Company Photographers: C.C. Church Photography, Janet Davis, Emma Davis, Madeline Miele and Kristen Rollins
Graphic Designer: Jennifer Steele, Steele Design Studios
Company Physician: Michele LaBotz, MD
Merrill Auditorium Production Staff
Technical Director: Dave Herrman
Lighting Director: Plato Skinsacos