No bonnet — but I do have a boater 👒
PLUS a little behind the scenes of me styling this shoot… and working through a few camera fears.
📷 : @jontaylorphoto
💄 : @kaleywerebeauty
Skirt: from @bkbarbieb closet Leotard: @bodileballet
Shoes: @nordstrom circa 2019
Kiss of the Spider Woman starring @jlo is in theatres today!
I escaped into movie musicals as a child, and getting to dance in one is surreal.
Thank you @sergiotrujillo1 , @hashtag_b_b , and @morgankei for the opportunity to bring this vision to life.
Big shout out to @lakeywolffco , my incredible manager and audition wardrobe consultant, I am so grateful for you.
During this project, I had the opportunity to dance with brilliant partners @richardgatta , @joshuanvv , and @giob922 - who I auditioned with - thank you for the twirling with me.
This story is about courage, identity, love, and the power of imagination— and I’m so proud to be part of it.
The thing about growing up at Radio City Music Hall is this — it’s A RIDE! AND it’s complex.
I had the BEST time celebrating the 100th with my fellow Rockettes this week… and it also threw me into a bit of a spiral, TBH. I became my adult self inside those walls. I’m endlessly grateful for the friendships (I love my sister boos forever), the joy of teamwork, the discipline, and the resilience. But it also taught me about herd mentality… to stay in line… and be agreeable and quiet.
I spent so many years punishing my body because I felt shame. I wasn’t the tall, skinny person people imagined when they heard “Rockette.” I worried constantly about weigh-ins, overtrained for months at a time. Some of what I learned helped shape the parts of me I love today. Other parts… I’m still learning to release.
AND YET — I LOVED IT SO VERY MUCH.
I loved the chaos of 303 Diamonds, the laughter, the sweat, the holiday magic, the friendships, the stage. Seeing so many women this week who helped form my values was truly incredible.
Because I’m still performing, the question I get asked most is: “What’s your advice, knowing it will all end someday?”
But that question fascinates me… because the creative journey of living our purpose doesn’t end. Why don’t we ask this of managers, of clerks, or accountants? ALL things end — whether you’re a performer or not.
So maybe the better question is:
How can we best enjoy the journey we’re on?
I’ve often measured success by results. But this new chapter I’m in is asking something different of me:
What would it look like to truly enjoy the process?
Still figuring that out — and working through every messy, beautiful step.
THE SARAFINAS, MY WAY Promo 2026 ❤️🎩🎙️
Co-Created by two former Radio City Rockettes, Purdie Baumann and Leah Hofmann, THE SARAFINAS, MY WAY is a dazzling dance-theatre cabaret of striking vignettes brought to life by The Sarafinas—a dynamic, theatrical precision dance company. Breaking from the customarily male-crooner mold, THE SARAFINAS, MY WAY reimagines this classic era through a female lens, starring a radiant Leading Lady who guides the audience through song and dance. Alongside the Leading Lady and ten extraordinary dancers, a charismatic male vocalist Leading Man joins the company to croon timeless American Songbook favorites.
For more information and inquiries on booking, please contact [email protected]@thesarafinas
Original Theatre Raleigh Premiere in February 2026
Co-Produced by: Purdie Baumann and Theatre Raleigh @theatreraleigh
Starring: Amanda Kloots and The Sarafinas
Featuring: Dominic Scaglione, Jr.
THE SARAFINAS🌟:
Marika Brooks
Arianna Dolan
Alex Landry
Ava Namar
Jilian Pizzi
Montana Shugars
Eliza Summerhays
Naomi Wade
Allison Wallace
Emily Willett
Co-Created by Purdie Baumann and Leah Hofmann
Director: Leah Hofmann
NY Music Supervisor: Mark Fifer
NY Associate Director/Choreographer: Alison Jantzie
NC Associate Director/Choreographer: Krista Saab Bennett
Lighting and Projections Designer: Darby E. Madewell
NC Sound Designer: Parker Gagnier
Costume Designer: Beck Jones
Property Manager: Timothy Domack
Production Manager/Technical Director: Chris Bernier
Production Stage Manager: Allison Hopfer
Contributing Choreographers:
Purdie Baumann @purdiebaumann
Krista Saab Bennett @kristasaab
Katie Drablo @katiedrablos
Billy Griffin @sillybillygriffin
Ray Hesselink @rayhesselink
Leah Hofmann @theleahhofmann
Alison Jantzie @alisonjantz
Anna Marchisello @a.marchisello
Traci Reszetylo @tracirez@exactitudedance
Videography and Editing by FOCUS MEDIA @focus_media
“Ring A Ding Ding” Custom Backing Track
Individual Commercial Use License from Karaoke Version
License no. 37429507-2-9398169-20260320
#sarafinas #thesarafinas #thesarafinasmyway #theatreraleigh
I finally got to check off a life long goal of opening a new show on Broadway. This whole experience has been a dream, and most of that are the people involved - many of which are in this reel. #OBC #broadway #musictheatre #theatre
Opening night of Beaches on Broadway and celebrating my husband Eric Coles as part of the OBC—on our anniversary,
Not a bad way to mark the day.
From Calgary to Broadway, what an incredible journey. Cheers to this moment. 🥂
Today is a surreal day. I open a Broadway show @beachesthemusical and couldn’t be more excited, except for the fact that today is the day @alisonjantz and I got married, many, many years ago. Among the numerous things in my life I am thankful for, Alison is top of the list. I love her, our relationship and the life we’ve built together. The idea that these two amazing events are happening on the same day gives me joy! 📸 @jontaylorphoto 💄 @kaleywerebeauty
Only teaching ONE time this month — don’t miss it. ✨
Same format as last time, brand new combo, and plenty of space to really move.
📅 April 20, 2026 ⏰ 2–4 PM
I know it’s two days before the Rockettes Open Call… and honestly, if you’re going to that audition, you NEED to be in this room. You’ve put in the work, so start the week reminding yourself what you LOVE about how you dance. 💥
And just to be clear — it’s theatre jazz… not precision 😉
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