Windham Girl Lands Role of a Lifetime Alongside Celebrity Idol

As the lights dim in the Windham High School Theatre, and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score fills the air, Victoria Indelicato will dance in the role of a lifetime. The Windham native has been selected from over one hundred hopefuls to dance the leading role of ‘Clara’ in New England Dance Ensemble’s “The Nutcracker”.

Eight years of dedicated dance training resulted in huge payoffs, and her chance to shine has arrived. When asked how she felt about landing the iconic lead, the twelve-year-old rising star noted, “I was speechless, and I almost asked someone to pinch me since it was such a dream come true! I knew that this opportunity could change my future, and I felt so grateful.”

A student of many genres, 7th grader Victoria’s busy schedule involves juggling select chorus rehearsals, band rehearsals, and a six-days-a-week dance schedule, including classes at Londonderry Dance Academy (LDA) and rehearsals with New England Dance Ensemble. All while maintain high honors at Windham Middle School. Victoria is recognized for her ballet technique exemplified by her highest marks of distinctions on international Royal Academy of Dance vocational exams, and gold with distinction in the classical ballet Performance Awards.

Victoria is no stranger to the stage. She has been featured in the title role of the Lorax in Story Dance Touring Companies production of ‘The Lorax” and has performed in NEDE’s award winning drama ballet ‘A Child’s View of the Holocaust.’ This past summer Victoria wowed audiences in Triple Threat Theater Camp’s Broadway Bound production as ‘Nala’ in the “Lion King.” Victoria has also performed in several productions with the Windham Actors Guild including “The Music Man.”

For the past three years Victoria has participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Youth Crew, managing successful annual fundraising projects and community service. In her spare time Victoria is a budding artist who loves fashion design and art.

Sharing the spotlight this coming Thanksgiving weekend in Windham NH will be none other than Misty Copeland. Viewers will recognize Copeland from her recent Under Armour Campaign, ‘I Will What I Want’ which almost immediately went viral. Copeland was a guest judge for the 11th season of So You Think You Can Dance, airing on the FOX network, has been featured on Super Soul Sunday on the OWN Network as well as on ABC’s Good Morning America. Copeland’s autobiography Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina was an instant NY Times Bestseller and has been optioned by New Line Cinema for screen adaptation.

When Victoria learned the news she would be dancing alongside her idol she reacted like any 12 year old would, by jumping on the bed and screaming. “I feel so honored to be dancing in the presence of such beautiful dancers and people. Dancing alongside Misty Copeland is something I once thought unfathomable. She is so athletic, poised and technically flawless! It is such a HUGE honor, and I cannot express my gratitude towards her enough for making my dream come true and more!” Just like her own role model, Victoria hopes to spread joy through dance and be a role model for young artists, inspiring them to keep following their dreams. There is no doubt that Victoria’s star is bright and her passion, talent and drive will take her far.

Victoria Indelicato of Windham will perform the lead Clara role in the upcoming New England Dance Ensemble professional production “The Nutcracker.” Under the direction of Barbara Mullen, performing the leading role on Sunday November 30th, at 2PM. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday November 29 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM at Windham High School Theater.

For information regarding the performances and tickets visit ww.nede.org or call 603-432-0032.

Submitted text. Courtesy photos.