POLYARTS 2025
A Note from the Performing Arts Department
Welcome to our Annual Spring Dance Concert!
We are thrilled to have you join us in our annual celebration of movement, creativity, and growth. Throughout the year, our dancers have dedicated themselves to exploring a variety of dance styles and genres, and tonight, this performance showcases the diverse talents and passion that our dancers bring to the stage. Each piece tells a unique story, reflecting the dedication and artistic expression that define our dance program.
Tonight is not just a performance, however—it is a recognition of the many hours we’ve all committed to dance and a testament to the joy that dance brings to both performers and audiences alike. Thank you for being a part of this special moment, and for supporting the arts in our community.
Ashley Hacker Performing Arts Department Chair
Additional Thanks To:
David Higham
Quinn Marloe ’26
Faculty Helpers: Kristen Lizzi, Jean Belford, Caleigh Forbes-Cockell, Sohail Jouya, Vincent Iannelli, Stephen Bates, Mariko Watt, Cait Bliss, Chris Benvegna, Alysa Delerme-Fletcher, and Nkenge Walcott
Excellence in the Arts Certificate Program:
Class of 2025: Ariyah Bobo, Annakaecia Clarke, Isabelle Gerling, Mia Pineda, Sadie Schoenberger, Ali Schuman, Drew Waldmam, Jasper Whiteley
Class of 2026: Akeelah Binns, Maggie Cochran, Sylvie Dorsch, Eden Golomb, Eve Harris, Konatsu Iwai, Devan Jiang, Angelique Lopez, Olivia Sperling
ACT ONE
Title: Wild Bird
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks
Independent Study Advanced Dancer: Ali Schuman
Title: Before the Street Lights On
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Find Your Way Back by Beyonce US Dance Company (Grade 9) Dancers: Iman Jean-Baptiste, Samara Charles,Taylor Moore, Tochukwu Ugboajah
Title: Happiness
Choreographer: Ashley Hacker
Music: Happiness by Alexis Jordan
7th Grade, Semester 1, Dancers: Tobi Amusan, Sydney Battle, Milly Doniger, Eve Furst, Hunter Gill, Isabella Griffith, Reeves Kaitano, Georgia Krasner, Brooks Lewis, Nadia Muchinsky, Lianna Ollivierre, Mia Ortiz de Zevallos, Julia Power, Kiera Reddy, Erin Reddy, Rhett Rendeiro, Adelaide Tilove, Gabriel Yeung, Gavin Yeun
Title: Heavy in Your Arms
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Heavy in Your Arms by Florence + the Machine Advanced Dancers: Sylvie Dorsch, Sarai Dudley, Eden Golomb, Eve Harris, Konatsu Iwai, Devan Jiang, Angelique Lopez, Ali Schuman, Olivia Sperling, Jasper Whiteley
Title: Corner of the Jungle
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Let’s Go Back by Jungle Block D Dancers: Nicolette Avdeychik, Margaret Cochran, Mia Pineda, Sadie Schoenberger, Suri Sun, Brianna Sylvain, Drew Waldman
Title: Poly 500
Choreographers: Alysa Delerme-Fletcher & Nkenge Walcott
Music: Bring Em Out by T.I.; Watchu Know Bout Me by Glorilla MS Step Team- Renaissance: Abigail Walsh, Ava Guzman, Camille China, Chloe Battle, Claire St. Jean, Dakorite Horsfall, Deina Horsfall, Hadley Remmelts, Karina Simeon, Lianna Ollivierre, Mia Alleyne, Mila Smith, Nina Gabriella Estevanell Wachs, Persephone Rodriguez-Miarmi, Sadie Demain, Sarah Etienne, Sloane Millar, Tobi Amusan
Title: Where’s the Function?
Captains & Choreographers: Angelique Lopez ’26 and Olivia Sperling ’26
Music: Mixed Artists: Board Meeting by Timbaland and Magoo; Like This (feat. Eve) by Kelly Rowland and Eve; The Way I Are by Timbaland, Keri Hilson, and D.O.E; NOKIA by Drake
Dance Team Dancers: Jenesis Bartholomew, Akeelah Binns, Ariyah Bobo, Sarai Dudley, Iman Jean-Baptiste, Anyia Kirkland, Angelique Lopez, Taylor Moore, Olivia Sperling, Suri Sun, Tochukwu Ugboajah, Jordin Walker
Title: Solace
Choreographer: Ashley Hacker
Music: Comfort Chain by Instupendo
8th Grade, Semester 2, Dancers: Drew Brandmeyer, Ruth Cheng, Charlie Corcoran, Zoe Del Valle, Kangsan Dickerson, Grace Garner, Josie George, Martina Gerardino Galarraga, Dalia Golomb, Charlotte Langlais, Camilla Lyubarov, Caitlin McGovern, Sylvia Milstein, Jaece Pak, Lucy Plosser, Mera Schoenburg, Sadie Schwartz, Zoe Steele
Title: Don Quixote Act I & III: Kitri & Basilio Variations
Original Choreography: Marius Petipa
Staging: Sam Turner
Music: Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus
Independent Study Advanced Dancers: Konatsu Iwai & Devan Jiang
Title: Steam Heat
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Steam Heat by Richard Adler
Block D Dancers: Nicolette Avdeychik, Margaret Cochran, Mia Pineda, Sadie Schoenberger, Suri Sun, Brianna Sylvain, Drew Waldman
Block E Dancers: Valentina Aberle, Jenesis Bartholomew, Isabelle Gerling, Aniya Kirkland, Andrew Sion, Charlotte Turkewitz
PAUSE
ACT TWO
Title: Cry: An homage to the legendary Judith Jamison
Music: Alice Coltrane, Laura Nyro & Chuck Griffin
Choreographer: Alvin Ailey; 1971
Staging: Sam Turner
Independent Study Advanced & DanceFIT Dancer: Sarai Dudley, Taylor Moore
Title: Look at Me
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Misty by Sarah Vaugh & Erroll Garner
Independent Study Advanced Dancer: Akeelah Binns
Title: Black Coffee
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: SBCNCSLY by Black Coffee & Sabrina Claudio
Block E Dancers: Valentina Aberle, Jenesis Bartholomew, Isabelle Gerling, Aniya Kirkland, Andrew Sion, Charlotte Turkewitz
Title: Shinkansen
Choreographer: Ashley Hacker
Music: Bullet Train by Stephen Swartz feat. Joni Fatora
8th Grade, Semester 1, Dancers: Leo Arons-Labaton, Cooper Brenner, Sarah Etienne, Hayden Glaser-Lin, Lila Gray, Olivia Harris, Romy Heller, Elle King, Jo-Lee Mckenzie, Brendon Merchant, Ava O’Connor, Jenna Reyfman, Eva Rosen, Max Stein
Title: Black Swan
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Black Swan by OMJamie
Independent Study Advanced Dancer: Jasper Whiteley
Title: Latch
Choreographer: Ashley Hacker
Music: Latch by Disclosure, Sam Smith
Young Dancers: Olivia Brown, Ava Dar, Nina Estevanell Wachs, Ava Guzman, Isabella Hargar, Nico Justice, Olivia Lambert, Ella Mangerson, Sahana Parfitt, Thandi Partee, Gisu Rafaat, Hadley Remmelts, Ramsey Smulian, Zoe Wolf
Title: Fly on the Wall
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Brotsjór by Ólafur Arnalds
Independent Study Advanced Dancer: Angelique Lopez
Title: Epiphany Step Team
Captains and Choreographers: Madison Shepherd ’25 and Annakaecia Clarke ’25
Steppers: Samara Charles, Iman Jean-Baptiste, Taylor Moore, Savannah Parks, Gabrielle Stervil, Roselynne Tejeda, Tochukwu Ugboajah
Title: Everlasting Love
Choreographer: Ashley Hacker
Music: This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole Tower Dancers: Ruth Cheng, Eve Furst, Hayden Glaser-Lin, Olivia Harris, Julia Power, Kiera Reddy, Adelaide Tilove
Title: Mélange
Choreographer: Sam Turner
Music: Veneno - A Colors Show by La Dame Blanche Advanced Dancers: Akeelah Binns, Sylvie Dorsch, Sarai Dudley, Eden Golomb, Eve Harris, Konatsu Iwai, Devan Jiang, Angelique Lopez, Ali Schuman, Olivia Sperling, Jasper Whiteley
Our Production Would Not Be Possible without the Generous Support of:
John Rankin
Interim Head of School
Michal Hershkovitz P’16, ’18
Assistant Head of School, Academics
Sarah Bates Head of Upper School
Daniel Doughty Head of Middle School
Michael S. Robinson Head of Arts
Ashley Hacker
Performing Arts Department Chair
Samuel Turner
Upper School Arts Faculty, Dance
The members of the Performing Arts faculty, the Engagement & Communications Department, the Admissions Department, the Poly Prep IT staff, the Facilities and Maintenance Department, the Security staff, the Kitchen staff, and the Middle & Upper School deans.
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Join Us for These Upcoming Performing Arts Events
Spring Vocal Concert MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Special Reunion Showcase
POLY ARTS CENTER TERRACE
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Spring Arts Festival
Thursday, May 1, 2025
VISUAL ARTS | 6:00 PM | POLY ARTS CENTER HOWARD AIBEL LOBBY GALLERY
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT | 7:00 PM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Speech and Debate Showcase
JOSEPH DANA ALLEN LIBRARY
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM & 6:10 PM
Middle School Musical: Disney’s Newsies Jr.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
RICHARD PERRY THEATRE
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming events!