The Dew Drop Fairy
The First
Worn by:
Amanda Raindl - 1994, 1995
Meagan Dant - 1995
Darcy Covington - 1996
Every tradition begins somewhere. Though this costume has been lost and its story is largely unknown, it was the first Dew Drop costume to grace the Midland Festival Ballet stage and the beginning of decades of holiday magic.
The Mini
Worn by:
Darcy Covington - 1994
Lindsey Pitts - 2002
With its shorter skirt and softer silhouette, The Mini offers a unique take on the Dew Drop Fairy. Originally inherited from Ballet Midland, this costume was worn during MFB's earliest performances of The Nutcracker. When the role was double cast, one Dew Drop wore The First while the other wore The Mini. Today, it remains one of the oldest surviving Dew Drop costumes in MFB's collection.
The Other Mini
Worn by:
Amy Boomer - 1997
Cheryl Thomas - 1997
Regina Gonzales-Willoughby - 1999
The Lilac
Worn by:
Courtney Leon - 2000
Lauren Sauer - 2001
Melissa Tyler - 2003
Brittany Burns - 2004
Stephanie McLaughlin - 2005
Emily Chapman - 2006
Originally created for the Lilac Fairy in Ballet Midland's Sleeping Beauty, this costume found a second life as a Dew Drop tutu. Early appearances featured added lace and flowers, but over time those embellishments were removed, revealing the soft lilac elegance that many remember today.
The Judy
Worn by:
Meredith Cozart - 2007
Meagan Smith - 2008
Louisa Chapman - 2009
Jennifer Runnfeldt - 2010, 2011
Hanna Pierce - 2013, 2015
Zoe Segura - 2014
Rachel Pannell - 2016
Rebekah Snell - 2016
Addison Garcia - 2023
Bella Jones - 2024
Former MFB board member, parent, and volunteer, Judy Lerwick created this tutu while attending a ballet costume design seminar. Over the years, it has become one of MFB's most enduring costumes. Known for her craftsmanship and attention to detail, Judy's work continues to appear on stage today, making this tutu a lasting part of MFB history.
The Jackie
Worn by:
Allison Glasman - 2018
Cheyanne Rowland - 2019
Anna Snell - 2020
Sophia Muscroft - 2021
After a distinguished performing career with Joffrey Ballet, Jacqueline Moscicke turned her creative talents to costume design. This tutu was among her earliest creations, blending a dancer's perspective with an emerging designer's eye.
The Jewel
Worn by:
Skyler Ryden - 2022
Karly Jones - 2025
This tutu was also designed by Judy Lerwick in the early 2000s. Originally created as a backup Sugar Plum Fairy tutu, it soon proved too beautiful and versatile to remain behind the scenes.