Maxim Belotserkovsky and Martha Butler were ill-matched but did well enough.

The dancers appear to have enjoyed the experience of what Martha Butler, who will also perform Swanilda here, describes as "the old style."

Martha Butler of the Houston Ballet won the gold medal and a $7,000 prize in the senior female category of the competition.

Martha Butler impressed with her newfound authority as Winter.

Martha Butler, as Emilia, was a picture of vulnerability.

Christine Dunham, Martha Butler and Rebecca Massey were the young women the sailors met.

Keith Roberts, Martha Butler and Christina Fagundes were a shade more uneven as the trio in the evening.

Martha Butler, as the beloved mother, needed more projection and to look less like Irene Dunne in "I Remember Mama."

Martha Butler and Ms. Dunham were perfect here.

Martha Butler (b. 14 January 1926)