Krista Baker, a dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) and long-time resident of the master-planned community of Summerlin, is preparing to unveil her new choreographic work, The Current, during NBT’s upcoming performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Feb. 22-23.
Baker, a Southern California native who began dancing as a child at her mother’s Anaheim studio, moved to Summerlin when she joined NBT at the age of 17 in 2005. Her decision to live in Summerlin was very intentional to be close to the Donald W. Reynolds Cultural Center and home of Nevada Ballet Theatre where the company takes class and rehearses daily. Baker first lived in an apartment, then moved into a small home in the community.
Today, she and husband, Jordan Mendoza, call The Paseos village home and consider themselves lucky to be surrounded by family. Baker’s parents live in nearby Mesa village, and her grandparents live in The Arbors village.
Baker and Mendoza, who met in a dance class years ago when Mendoza was exploring a possible theatre major before going into technology, love their backyard view of Red Rock Canyon and appreciate the beauty of the community.
“Summerlin reminds me of Irvine and other upscale and well-planned communities in Southern California,” said Baker. “It feels intimate thanks to well defined neighborhoods and village. And it’s comfortable and safe with lots of conveniences.”
While Baker maintains there is much to love about living in Summerlin, she says Downtown Summerlin is her favorite. “Lazy Dog is our favorite dining spot, and I love shopping at lululemon,” said Baker. “Even though I wear tights for a living, I can’t get enough lulu,” she joked.
Baker, who is grateful to live the Summerlin dream, is thrilled about her upcoming world premiere of The Current. Adding choreographer to her list of professional accomplishments is an exciting evolution of her career.
“Ballet and family are the two most important things in my life,” said Baker. “My life feels very complete here in Summerlin. I couldn’t imagine living or working anywhere else.”
Today, Summerlin offers more than 160 floor plans in 35 neighborhoods throughout nine distinct villages. Homes are available in a variety of styles – from single-family homes to townhomes, priced from the low $300,000s to more than $1 million.
PHOTO CAPTION: Krista Baker, a dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT), and husband Jordan Mendoza, along with Baker’s family, are long-time residents of Summerlin. Baker is preparing to unveil her new choreographic work, The Current, during NBT’s upcoming performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Feb. 22-23.
About Summerlin
Developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation, Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has ranked in the country’s top 10 best-selling master-planned communities for nearly two decades. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with approximately 6,000 gross acres still remaining to accommodate future growth, including infrastructure, open space and common areas, all within the master plan. The community is currently home to nearly 100,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled list of amenities. These include more than 250 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of trails, 26 public and private schools, 14 houses of worship, ten golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks and dozens of actively selling floor plans. Homes are available in a variety of styles – from single-family homes to townhomes– priced from the $300,000s to more than $2.5 million. For information on custom homesites in The Ridges please call 702.255.2500. Luxury apartment homes offer monthly rents starting from the $900s.
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