2014 Dance World Academy Program

2014 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

“WHAT’S THE BUZZ?” BACK ROW (L TO R): Nicole Greene, Emily Valdes, Damani Van Rensalier, Malcolm Young, Amanda Majer, Amanda Nowakowski MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Samantha McKoy, Jasmine Corazon, Janiya McWilliams, Stephanie Carleo, Syera Plitt, Ariana DeLeon FRONT ROW (L TO R): Brealyn Vazquez, Sasha Zaldana, Cara Valencia, Mariah Martinez Not Pictured: Jennifer Esserry

“SPACE JAM” BACK ROW (L TO R): Jade Brooks, Michelle Birman, Weronika Lesniowska, Eva Pietruszka, Shania Ramos, Jamell Rodriguez, Annie Shannon MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Lanysha Wesby, Julie Corazon, Ana Medina, Haley Valdes, Samantha Popek, Victoria Esserry, Maya English FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dana Tagliaferro, Sara Filipczuk, Tali Pinkett, Elexa Nano, Doriana Lacitignola, Ariana DeLeon Not Pictured: Jabree Charles

Dance World Academy 334 Lakeview Avenue • Clifton, NJ 07011 (973) 772-4340 226 Main Avenue • Passaic Park, NJ 07055 (973) 778-1678 www.dwacademy.com

Proudly Presents

Dance Spectacular 2014

Saturday, June 28th - 12 noon and 6:00 pm Sunday, June 29th - 12 noon and 5:00 pm FELICIAN COLLEGE • LODI, NEW JERSEY

A Letter From The Director

Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome to our 36th Dance Spectacular! Regardless of ability, age, shape or size, everyone can share a passion for dance! This has been our philosophy since the beginning and that is why we present a show where every student knows the choreography and is prepared for their performance. When the curtain closes, not only are our students better dancers but they are also better people! They have learned discipline, commitment to excellence and to be more confident. They have learned to persevere and have developed excellent teamwork skills. These values will last a lifetime, long after their dance recital is over!

I am so pleased and proud to present our students to you this evening in a wonderful celebration of dance! My staff and I are so excited to work with your beautiful children each week, inspiring them to be the best that they can be in the most beautiful art form of all time…dance! We believe that children and teens who dance are happy, focused, committed, proud, inspired, passionate, healthy, smart and confident! We as dance teachers believe we are not just teaching steps. Dance is a powerful art form that can heal our soul when we are hurting. It can help us forget when we are overwhelmed. It can inspire us to keep on going. It encourages us to work hard to achieve a goal so that we learn to follow through with our commitments.

Only a small percentage of young dancers will move on to a professional career, but the lessons learned in dance are lifelong lessons as students discover the results of their hard work and determination when their dances come together to delight you…..the audience members and parents! Nothing can move an audience quite like good dancing.

Each student in the show has worked hard and memorized their dance routines so they can share their joy and emotions with you. From our youngest preschooler to our most advanced student, each one will try to do their best for you, for their teachers, for their classmates and most importantly, for themselves. Movement makes us feel good! Doing our best makes us feel good! Put it all together and you get an enjoyable uplifting show that we know you will enjoy.

We encourage our students to work hard to make their performance a success, whether they dance once a week or every day. Each child feels an extremely important part of our show! By polishing their dances before they step onto the stage,

ON OUR COVER: “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” 2014 Dance World Academy – Dance Company BACK ROW (L TO R): Nicole Greene, Emily Valdes, Damani Van Rensalier, Malcolm Young, Amanda Majer, Amanda Nowakowski, Samantha McKoy MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Brealyn Vazquez, Cara Valencia, Jasmine Corazon, Angelina DeLeon, Stephanie Carleo, Syera Plitt, Mariah Martinez, Amy Domenack FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dana Tagliaferro, Sarah Filipczuk, Doriana Lacitignola, Sasha Zaldana, Lanysha Wesby, Maya English, Ariana DeLeon NOT PICTURED: Jennifer Esserry

our students feel more confident and enjoy the happiness and self satisfaction that comes from a job well done. Dancing may look easy, but believe me, it’s not. Memorizing the routine, executing correct dance technique, performing in time to the music, staying on the correct foot, keeping in the right formation while smiling can be truly challenging. Our students deserve a huge round of applause!

Each year, we strive to make a fun, beautiful and tasteful show that our students are proud to be in and that you, our audience can truly enjoy. Our show is produced with professional Broadway quality lighting and sound, creative costuming, and scenery. We strive to make our dances age appropriate in both content and ability level. We teach correct dance technique and incorporate the most up to date dance styles. Whether a student is dancing for fun, fame or a little of both, our dance programs provide wonderful educational benefits. Our program allows for self expression, an emotional outlet and exercise that educational researchers say can perk up a child’s mental processes making them better students in school. Our program teaches focus and discipline. Researchers have discovered that true self esteem is built through genuine accomplishments and praise that is truly earned!

THANK YOU PARENTS for being here with us today and for believing in Dance World Academy and the standard of excellence it represents. We know that you have sacrificed a lot to give your children a fine dance education. We appreciate your support of our program and the policies necessary to maintain our high standards. Your children are lucky and blessed to have such encouraging and supportive parents!

THANK YOU STUDENTS for your outstanding hard work and dedication. Thank you for understanding that when people care about you - they want the best from you. Thank you for giving us that. Our faculty is very proud of you and values the opportunity to be part of your life.

THANK YOU TO MY STAFF AND FACULTY for your true belief in excellence and your dedication in time and effort to achieve it! I am very fortunate to have you all in my life. You are truly amazing people who inspire me daily with your spirit, enthusiasm and encouraging words!

THANK YOU AUDIENCE for sharing this wonderful performance with us. It is hearing your applause that makes performing on stage such a unique and delightful experience.

Thank you to my incredible loving family, my wonderful husband who is ALWAYS there when I need him, my beautiful Dana who makes me smile every day, and my Sholpan who taught me to believe in miracles until you make them happen.

Enjoy the show!!

Donna Farinella Owner & Director Dance World Academy

2014 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

“SPACE JAM” BACK ROW (L TO R): Trinity Mickens, Diamond Williams, Sydney Nelson, Keanna Clarke, Stephany Lantigua, Isabel Bolado, Izabel Barzola MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Adeola Afonja, Ivy Wade, Rebecca Lessner, Emily Levitis, Elena Latiano, Arianna Campbell, Brea Harris FRONT ROW (L TO R): Isabel Bertan, Shanna Landestoy, Ariana Flournoy, Sydney Valentine, Isabella Galan, Elizabeth Bolado, Katherine Garcia

“MINION MAMBO” BACK ROW (L TO R): Ariana Flournoy, Arianna Campbell, Ashley Tiglao, Hannah Holloway, Ivy Wade, Rebecca Lessner

MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): America Vasquez, Sophia Draxler, Emeli Lopez, Kiara Arroyo, Nya Quirindongo, Mileny Ortiz, Hope Holloway FRONT ROW (L TO R): Gabriella Moreno, Isabel Bertan, Khameryn Oliver, Brianna Landestoy, Alyssa Martinez, Naomi Sosa

Donna Farinella Owner-Director of Dance World Academy ENTHUSIASM - ENERGY - CREATIVITY MOTIVATION can certainly be used to describe Donna Farinella’s unique approach to dance teaching. She holds a B.A degree in dance from Douglass College of Rutgers University.

She is one of the most accomplished dance educators in America and an exceptional spokesperson. A cover story on Ms. Farinella appeared in the August 2006 issue of Dancer Magazine, a nationally published and widely respected dance magazine. An interview with Ms. Farinella also appeared in the American Diary portion of the Royal Academy of Dance Gazette, a worldwide publication detailing the activities of the Royal Academy of Dance Programs. Ms. Farinella has been teaching dance since the age of thirteen when after each of her own dance classes she would run home, gather up the neighborhood children and conduct lessons in her backyard. As a teacher, choreographer, and director, she strives for excellence in everything she does. She employs teachers of only the highest caliber and dedication who share her vision of excellence in the classroom. Under her direction, she and her staff spend hours and hours in the dance studio motivating and encouraging students to be “the very best they can be and not settling for less.” This has earned Dance World Academy students a national reputation for dancing with nearly flawless precision, exciting energy, outstanding technique and radiant enthusiastic faces. Her students have received thousands of awards in the most prestigious competitions in our country today.

In 2006, she took 13 award winning Dance Company members to St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia for a ten day Performance and Study tour to promote cultural exchange and friendship. In September of 2008, Dance World Academy represented the United States at an International Cultural Festival in Shanghai, China. During Thanksgiving of 2009, the Dance Company traveled to Berlin, Germany to represent the United States in a dance festival celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Last year, the Dance Company performed at Disney World on Disney’s televised Christmas special and this summer, the Dance Company will be performing in London and Paris!

World, Tokyo Disney, at the Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey and countless other regional theaters, on cruise ships, in National Touring Companies and on Broadway in “Newsies”, “Wicked,” “42nd St,” “Fosse,” “Contact,” “Footloose,” “Annie,” “Les Miserables,” “Sweet Charity,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Cats,” “The King and I,” “How To Succeed In Business,” “Chicago,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Promises Promises”, “South Pacific” and “Aida.” Dance World Academy alumnae, Christopher Gatelli, has choreographed numerous Broadway and off-Broadway shows including “South Pacific,” “Thirteen,” “Batboy: The Musical,” “Altar Boyz” and “tick, tick...BOOM!”and “Newsies” and has won a Tony award as Best Choreographer on Broadway! Miss Farinella’s students can be seen in entertainment and artistic venues all over the world. Many are currently working with companies like Alvin Ailey and have formed their own contemporary companies.

Alumnae, Austin Diaz, is making headlines around the world performing with famous modern dancer, Sidra Bell and creating his own work with partner, Jonathan Campbell and their dance company, “Madboots”. Miss Farinella’s students also have been accepted into the most respected college dance programs in the United States, including New York University, many on full and partial scholarships because of their excellent dance training.

Ms. Farinella has taught, judged and lectured at workshops and dance competitions throughout the United States, most notably for Dance Educators and Dance Masters of America, the two top dance teacher organizations in the United States. Her students have performed and won on the Nationally televised STAR SEARCH, the “American Idol” of its’ day. They have performed for former President Reagan during his presidency, appeared on television on Glee, Dancing With The Stars, Ellen, Good Morning America, CSI:NY, Cold Case, The Today Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nickelodeon’s Don’t Just Sit There, and danced on the soap opera The Guiding Light. They have performed or are currently performing professionally at Lincoln Center, in Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, at Radio City Music Hall, in theme parks which include Opryland, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens, Disneyland and Disney

She is extremely proud that Dance World Academy was named one of the best dance studios in the country by Dancer National Magazine and that she was named “Dance Teacher of the Year” in 2003 by the Dance Educators of America at their National banquet in New York City. Dance World Academy was also named one of the 50 dance studios to watch by Dance Spirit Magazine.

Aside from directing and encouraging her caring teaching staff, Ms. Farinella continues to teach and choreograph at Dance World Academy full time. Her innate creativity has led to the birth of the clever gimmicks, themes, costumes and production numbers that you will see in this performance. In 2008-2010, Miss Farinella and the Dance World Academy faculty taught a talented and gifted dance program for the Passaic Public School System.

Ms. Farinella’s philosophy is that “When you strive for excellence, you can be proud of your accomplishments. You can’t fool kids. Kids know when someone really cares about what they’re doing.”

Ms. Farinella continues to bring top teachers from around the country into the Dance World Academy classrooms and also holds memberships in DANCE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF BALLET ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE – one of the most prestigious ballet organizations in the World.

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FA C U LT Y / S TA F F

Debra J. Wolter

Kathy Portello

Mary Sanborn

Christy Ahn

Marie Arellano

Chief Executive Dance Teacher

Executive Dance Teacher

Executive Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Josh Assor

Natalia Ejova

J.P. Ferreri

Carliah Henry

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Danielle Tekirian

Yessenia Ledesma

Stephany Lockhart

Josette McWilliams

Rebecca Shaw

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Natalie Ward

Megan Clarin

Diana Julcapoma

Dance Teacher

Teaching Assistant

Maritza Domenack

Karen Sanchez De La Vega

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Kiara Santiago

Paul Weiner

Kimberly Jeter

Teaching Assistant

Voice/Piano Teacher

Voice/Piano Teacher

GUEST TEACHERS: Billy Blanken, Ryan Carroll, K.C. Castellanos, Lori Ann Ferreri, Kelly Lacuin, Reggie Myers, Robin Passmore, Amy Semtak

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FA C U LT Y / S TA F F

Valerie Henry

Brenda Livardo

Doreen Sitar

Chief Executive Office Manager

Office Manager – Passaic Park

Office Manager – Passaic Park

Kathy Capobianco

Gladys DeJesus Receptionist

Receptionist

Stephanie Gonzalez

Rhiannon Livardo

Naty Padierna

Receptionist

Receptionist

Receptionist

STUDENT TEACHING ASSISTANT

Annette Estevez

Olivia O’Donnell

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What I Learned from Dance World Academy… Besides Dancing!!

B Y O U R 2 0 1 4 G R A D U AT I N G S E N I O R S KRISTINA AZEVEDO: Spending the past fifteen years dancing at Dance World Academy has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Dance World Academy taught me much more than dance. It taught me about the value of perseverance, teamwork, energy, and self-confidence. I will use all of these throughout my life. Dancing for so many years at D.W.A. has truly influenced my life in a positive way. Dance World Academy will always have a special place in my heart.

TANASIA DIXON: Growing up, I’ve always loved to dance.

Being a dancer at Dance World Academy has given me the opportunity to do what I love. Besides dancing, Dance World Academy has also taught me the importance of hard work and dedication.

Over the past 8 years, I’ve gained a great amount of knowledge, not just from my teachers but also from my peers. As my journey at Dance World Academy comes to an end, this experience will never be forgotten. Thank you to Miss.Donna and all the teachers I’ve had who helped me grow and blossom into a confident individual. Dance World Academy and all its joy will definitely be missed.

VICTORIA BARCO: My 15 years at Dance World Academy has taught me to never give up and keep trying and that's what I'm going to take with me as I enter college. I made amazing friends and I have have had amazing teachers. I'm going to miss Dance World Academy and I treasure the amazing memories that I have made.

NICOLE GREENE: "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." – Walt Disney I’ve learned many life lessons at Dance World Academy that I will take with me as I go through my next journey in life. I have witnessed from my teachers and peers extraordinary qualities such as being a hard worker, dedication, and determination. As I go into my next chapter in life, I hope to always keep these qualities with me; because I know with these qualities, I will go far in life no matter what I do.

TENIA BRADLEY: At Dance World Academy I learned to always try until you succeed and that failure isn’t an option. Dance World Academy has taught me when I fall to stand right back up.

Because not trying again is just as bad as never trying at all. I will always hold the value that ambition is the key to life.

TAMEKA MCNEIL: “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor." – H Jackson Brown Jr.

JASMINE CORAZON: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

– Henry David Thoreau

During my three years at Dance World Academy, I've learned to dance as one.

I also learned to work hard and stay focused. I thank my teachers for showing me tough love and pushing me to be the best I can be and I thank Dance World Academy and their staff for caring.

I truly appreciate it.

Throughout my years at Dance World Academy I learned much more than just the art of dance. I learned that setting a goal and working hard to achieve it is important. I learned to surround myself with people that push me towards bettering myself. Dance World Academy has taught me to believe in myself, and that through hard work, dedication, and passion, anything is possible.

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AMANDA NOWAKOWSKI: Being a dancer at Dance World Academy for 15 years has taught me that I can accomplish anything if I put my heart and soul into it. I have learned that I can master what at first seemed truly impossible because I have a strong dedication to reach my goals. I have been taught never to accept anything less than my best, even while no one is watching, because my work behind the scenes is going to follow me into the real world. Furthermore, it has been engraved into my soul that I will never know what I can truly achieve until I take my last breath on Earth, so I should never stop trying to improve. I have learned to never give up on myself, no matter how hard I am struggling, because I can never fail by trying. I can only fail by not believing in myself and never knowing how far I could have soared throughout my lifetime. Most importantly, at Dance World Academy I have been told never to let an opportunity pass by because once it is gone, it is gone forever.

KUTIA SWINNEY: Besides dancing, these past ten years have taught me how to be coordinated and motivated. I have learned that it takes hard work and dedication to achieve in life.

Teamwork is what counts. It was such a pleasure to learn jazz techniques and move on to higher levels. Performing onstage brings me joy and laughter. I thank God for allowing me to express myself through dance. Thank you Mrs. Donna Farinella, staff, teachers, and dancers for providing me years of excitement and lessons at Dance World Academy. I will keep dancing!

IMANI WILLIAMS: At Dance World Academy ,I learned so much in a short period. I want to say thank you to Ms. Donna because this year has been the best year for me. I've never been pushed so much before. They wouldn't let me give up, especially during pointe when I got discouraged. They showed me that I was my own biggest competitor. Thank you to the rest of the teachers for making my experience here so grand.

OLIVIA O’DONNELL: During my 14 years at Dance World I learned with hard work and dedication anything is possible. Dance World Academy means so much to me. I will never forget everything I learned and the friendships I've made. I have become a hard working and persistent person, not only in the studio, but in life as well. Thank you so much for all the opportunities you gave me.

Our graduates would like to thank their wonderful supportive families without whom their dance experiences would have been impossible.

They love their families and appreciate them for the many sacrifices they made in order to support their dancing!

They appreciate them more than words could ever say!!

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Meet Daniel Padierna – Master of Ceremonies Daniel Padierna is a former member of the Dance World Academy Dance Company.

He trained at our school since the age of 5 and won many prestigious dance competitions and scholarships while performing with our Dance Company. He also performed at Walt Disney World on their televised Christmas Special.

Daniel graduated High School as a top honors student and currently attends Montclair University with a double major in dance and biology education. He continues to perform and choreograph throughout the tri-state area. For the last few years, Daniel has also donated his time to the Giggles Theater of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. Daniel organized a televised dance show for all of the young patients to enjoy! Daniel is also the son of our Passaic Park Saturday receptionist, Miss Naty. We are pleased to welcome Daniel as our Master of Ceremonies this year!

Meet Our Combo 2 Workshop!!

In order to give more students the opportunity and excitement of competition, selected students were invited to participate in our Combo 2 workshop program (predominately made up of six and seven year olds).

The students practiced very hard on their tap routine from February through May. They participated in two competitions with outstanding results! The judges were delighted with their precision, rhythm, and lovely smiles!

Congratulations to all! Dance World Academy is very proud of you!

FIRST ROW (L TO R): Brenna Vazquez, Destiny Rivera, Tavia Dismuke, Fabiola Martinez, Yvonne Allen, Vida Montesino, Isabella Gomez, Amaya-Merie Preston, Alyssa Bolado SECOND ROW (L TO R): Alexa Ruiz, Karley Munoz, Ayanna Davis, Loriann Misko , Giana Hernandez, Natalie Vazquez, Ashlyn McKenzie, Angie Perez

Only a small percentage of young dancers will move on to professional dance careers, yet the lessons learned are lifelong blessings.

Dancers…

• Gain a sense of balance in life by managing their commitments to both dance and academics; • Participate in a physical activity that enhances understanding of the value of a healthy body; • Develop a sense of confidence when speaking or making a presentation in a public setting, which is also a great benefit in college or job interviews; • Work with mentors who are focused on the students’ success inside and outside of the classroom; • Enjoy friendships that could last a lifetime and a sense of belonging to an extended family of fellow dancers, teachers, and parents; • Discover the results of hard work and determination; • And develop a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

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When You Invest In Dance at Dance World Academy You Invest In More Than Just Dance Training Dance... develops motor skills and coordination.

Dance... builds self-esteem and confidence.

Dance... teaches socialization skills and teamwork.

Dance... promotes self-discipline, self-pride and responsibility.

Dance... encourages concentration skills.

Dance... helps children express themselves through the joy of movement.

Dance... is healthy exercise.

Dance... teaches perseverance and focus through continued practice.

Dance... offers intellectual as well as physical challenges.

Dance... promotes creativity and creative thinking.

Dance… teaches patience with yourself and with others, an important trait in today’s “instant” world where we always want results right away.

All of this and it’s Fun, too!! Dance at Dance World Academy has Benefits that Last a Lifetime.

Thank You for Dancing with Us!

This show is dedicated to the memory of my parents, Margie and Donald Farinella who always believed in my dreams and helped those dreams become reality.

Without their support and encouragement, there would be no Dance World Academy.

All accomplishments begin with dreams. Dreams can come true with hard work, drive, determination, patience, and the help and support of loving people in our lives!

Parents and Caregivers - Please listen to the dreams of your children.

Believe in your children and in their ability to accomplish great things!

Children - Be thankful and respectful to your parents and caregivers!

Be appreciative of all of the supportive people in your life.

Enjoy the show and God bless you and your beautiful families!!

Sincerely, Donna Farinella Owner and Director Dance World Academy

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WHAT MAKES DANCE WORLD ACADEMY THE MOST SPECIAL AND UNIQUE DANCE SCHOOL ON EARTH? Besides having award winning competition groups and soloists ranked as some of the best in the country Besides having graduates who are now dancing on Broadway and in enter tainment venues around the world Dance World Academy prides itself on providing excellent training for every single student - whether they study once a week or every day!!

Not every student has the ability to be the best dancer, but every student has the ability to do his or her best. Bringing out the best in each student regardless of their ability level is what we are all about! WE VALUE EVERY STUDENT!

Visit Us Online at www.dwacademy.com Dance World Academy 334 Lakeview Avenue • Clifton, NJ 07011 (973) 772-4340 Dance World Academy 226 Main Avenue • Passaic Park, NJ 07055 (973) 778-1678

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DANCE WORLD ACADEMY

Dance Company 2014 The Dance World Academy Dance Company was founded in 1979 to help students who wanted to dance more than just recreationally to work with a strongly committed group of people to achieve high technical and artistic goals. Just as students join a sports team, our Dance World Academy Dance Company provides an excellent outlet for the students whose favorite activity is dance. All students are considered through teacher recommendation. We look for students who have the talent, determination and the work ethic to achieve at a much higher level than what can be accomplished in a once a week recreational dance class. Students must be able to attend outside of class time rehearsals and have the parental support to pay for competitions and bring students to extra rehearsals. The students listed below have devoted a lot of time and energy to dance and have achieved outstanding top awards and high scores in competitions throughout the Nation. Aside from competitions, our Dance World Academy Dance Company attends field trips and conventions to broaden their horizons in dance. They are also eligible for performance trips like the ones we have taken to Disney World, Russia, China and Germany! This summer the Dance Company is traveling to London and Paris for a first class Performance tour! Wow! Our Dance Company is led by our Director, Donna Farinella and our Chief Executive Dance Teacher, Debra J. Wolter. The many other fabulous D.W.A Faculty members who work with our Dance Company are Yessenia Ledesma, Marie Arellano, Natalie Ward, Josette McWilliams,J.P. Ferreri, Stephany Lockhart, Natalia Ejova, and Christy Ahn. Thank you for inspiring our students to excellence!

Additional thanks to guest choreographers and teachers , Josh Assor ,KC Castellanos ,Robin Passmore, Jersey Cape School of Dance and Gymnastics, Reggie Myers, Amy Semtek, Carmelo Cruz and Kelly Lacuin for their choreographic collaborations with us and our beautiful dancers!

Dance World Academy Dance Company Adeola Afonja Kiara Arroyo Isabel Barzola Isabel Bertan Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Jade Brooks Michelle Birman Ariana Campbell Stephanie Carleo Jabree Charles Keanna Clarke Jasmine Corazon Julie Corazon Angelina DeLeon Ariana DeLeon Amy Domenack Sophia Draxler Maya English

Amanda Majer Alyssa Martinez Mariah Martinez Samantha McKoy Janiya McWilliams Ana Maria Medina Trinity Mickens Gabriella Moreno Elexa Nano Sydney Nelson Amanda Nowakowski Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Eva Pietruszka Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Syera Plitt Nya Quirindongo Shania Ramos

Jennifer Esserry Victoria Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Arianna Flournoy Isabella Galan Katherine Garcia Nicole Greene Brea Harris Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Doriana Lacitignola Briana Landestoy Shanna Landestoy Stephanie Lantigua Elena Latiano Weronika Lesniowska Rebekah Lessner Emily Levitis Emeli Lopez

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Jamell Rodriguez Annie Shannon Naomi Sosa Ella Sullivan Dana Tagliaferro Ashley Tiglao Emily Valdes Haley Valdes Cara Valencia Sydney Valentine Damani Van Rensalier America Vasquez Brealyn Vazquez Ivy Wade Lanysha Wesby Diamond Williams Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

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Dance Company 2014

Dance Company 2014

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Dana Marjorie Tagliaferro Congratulations on another great year of dance! You amaze us.

Love, Grandma, Auntie Marguerite & Auntie Virginia

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Dana Marjorie Tagliaferro

You are a blessing on and off the stage!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Sholpan.

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Angelina de Leon

Ariana de Leon

“Life is the dancer and you are the dance.”

– Eckhart Tolle

“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” – M. Graham

Amy Domenack

Jade Brooks

Keep dancing & have fun!

Love you – Mommy. Daddy & Amber

Amy, we are proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Maritza and Tía

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Sasha L. Zaldana

Janiya Naomi McWilliams

To the dancing bee‌Tapping from flower to flower is the way you express yourself, but I must say I just enjoy you doing it.

You my dear are a joy to watch. Love you, Mom

Mileny Ortiz

To our dancing diva, congratulations on your first solo.

Wish you all the best. You never cease to amaze us with the things you do. We love you and reach for the stars.

Love, Dad, Mom, Omar, Grandma

Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. Keep dancing with your heart and your dreams will never fail. Love, Mom, Dad, and Ira

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Julie Corazon

Jasmine & Julie Both of you have a special place in our hearts.

We have been so proud of all your accomplishments.

Love, Mom, Dad and Alex

Julie, you fill our hearts with joy every time you dance.

Keep your love of dance alive!

Love, Mom, Dad and Alex

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Jasmine Corazon

Congrats on your Senior graduation. We hope all of your dreams come true and may God bless you now and always.

Love – Mom, Dad & Alex

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Ana Medina

Jennifer Lynn Esserry

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.”

We love you – Mom, Dad & Melissa

Stephanie Carleo

Hard work and determination pays off.

Congratulations on another fantastic year and on your first solo.

Love, Mom, Dad & Lola

Chase your passion as it will lead you into your purpose.

We love you – Mom, Dad & Tommy

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Cara Isabela Valencia “Think of the magic of that foot upon which your whole weight rests. It’s a miracle and the dance…is a celebration of that miracle.” Every day we celebrate you.

Love – Dad, Mom, Kuya, T. Bong and T. Val

Sarah Filipczuk

Doriana Lacitignola

Congratulations on your first solo! We are so proud of you.

Remember to keep dreaming and striving for perfection.

Love, Mama, Tata, Daniel and Michelle

Doriana, our love for you is infinite. You worked very hard this year, and now you are excelling and achieving your dreams. Once again, words cannot express how proud we are. Watching your smile on stage makes all the craziness worth it! Congratulations on your solo! We love you– Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Kenny, Grandma, Grandpa Cheech

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Amanda Majer

Victoria Nicole Esserry

We are so proud of our little dancer.

Keep reaching for the stars.

Love, Mommy, Daddy & Chris

Sydney Valentine

You are an amazing dancer! Hold onto your dance dreams, for one day they will be a reality. We are very proud of you!

Lots of love, Mom, Dad, Vanessa & Angelina

Congratulations on all your hard work!

We love you our little dancer!

Love, Mommy, Daddy & Wyatt

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Emily Valdes

Syera Plitt

You have grown so gracefully, we are so proud of your strength in overcoming the obstacles in your way.

Keep on dancing! Love, Mom & Dad

Haley Valdes

We are extremely proud of you.

Continue focusing on your dreams...

Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew & Grandmas

We love you. Dance your heart out.

Love, Mommy, Daddy & Amber

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Adeola Afonja Our beautiful & graceful dancer.

We love you!!!

Love, Odun, Ade, Mum & Dad

Emily Alexandra Levitis

Congratulations on your first solo! We are so proud of you! May all your dreams come true!

With love, Mom, Dad & Michael

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Jabree Charles

Damani Van Rensalier

Follow your dreams! Keep working hard and everything will fall into place.

Love, Mommy

Amanda De La Cruz

Mani, God has blessed you with a gift.

Continue to inspire all who see it!

With love, Daddy, Mommy, D.A and Ebony

Amanda, you are a little girl.

Please always stay sweet and little for Dad and Mom! Love you always

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Deijah S.P. Kelly

Jada Camila Decena

This one is for you Mommy!

Naomi Sibbley

To our Little Diva Deijah God has blessed us with you and we are so grateful.

You enjoy dancing and we love watching!

So dance, dance, dance! Baby, you are a star.

Love, Mom, Dad, Godma, Grandma, sisters, nephew, Uncle, your favorite Aunt Crystal & friends. God Bless!! Love you!!

Naomi, we are so proud of you. You are a superstar.

Shine like a star. We love you! Mommy & Daddy

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Jada Camila Decena

Congratulations on your accomplishments.

Your contagious smile gives us joy and your fabulous performance makes us proud.

Thank you for being you, for these six years of beautiful and unforgettable memories, for making my life fuller and richer.

May God bless you always.

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Samantha McKoy To our beautiful, strong, amazing daughter – You brighten our lives and our hearts with your talent and your smile!

We love you.

Congratulations on another awesome year!

Love – Mom, Dad B. & Dad J. xoxo

Emery Senosin

Isabela Zapata

You’re an amazing dancer, Emery! We are proud of you.

Love – Mom, Dad & Ate Ieya

Congratulations on your fantastic second year!

Love – Dad, Mom & brother

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Brianna Star Gonzalez

Annie Shannon

We love you and are very proud of you.

Love – Mom, Dad & Jasmine

Valeria Veliz

Our Sweet Annie – You are so beautiful inside and out.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Christopher & Gehrig

You look beautiful! Love – Mom & Dad

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Jamell Rodriguez Keep doing a great job and working hard!

Love you – Mom, Dad, Arvin & Jamille

Nahioly Margarita Almonte

Sit’neya Stewart-Roberson

You surprise us every day in everything you do. Your Dad, Mom & big sister are very proud of you. Keep dreaming, our little ballerina. We love you! – Mom, Dad & your sister

I will always keep my light shining.

Giving thanks to GOD and my family.

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Master Malcolm Miles Young

Tali A’Jae Pinkett

You are truly a gift from God who has blessed you with your talent. Continue to dance and soar.

Mommy & Daddy loves you!

Michelle Birman

You continue to make us proud – on and offstage.

Always remember where your gifts come from.

Congratulations on another great year.

Congratulations on your third year of dance company!

Love, Mom, Tata, Sarah & Daniel

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Samantha Popek Samantha, keep on dancing and believing in your dream. When you get on stage, you glow and your passion shows.

You are a beautiful dancer. My princess.

Love, Mom & sister Ashley

Victoria Jewula

Trinity Clark

Victoria, you are our shining star.

We are very proud of you!

Keep up the good work!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jacob, Kiki, Grandmas & Grandpas XOXOXO

The Dancing Queen Love – Mom, Dad & family

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Jaslene Ortiz

Natalia Bethencourt

We’re proud of you, Natalia. You’re a brave girl!

Love – Mom, Dad & Brian

Melanie Morales

Jaslene, You are the shining star in our lives.

We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations on your second year of dancing.

Our bright shining star. Love – Mom, Dad & the entire family

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Kassandra Rose Proenza

Kwanasha P. Mosley

Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.

Love, Mom & Dad

Eva Garcia

Congratulations on your first recital!

We love you – Mom & Dad Another wonderful year dancing.

Love you – Mom & Dad & Justin

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Elexa Nano

LaylaLyn Torres

To our sunshine, follow your passion and your dreams are guaranteed to come true!! We Adore You!!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Dalilah M. Valadez

To my beautiful daughter, You have always made me proud of you.

Thank you for bringing joy to my life.

Love – Mom & the family

Baby, if you ever feel like giving up, just remember your family is always behind you. Make us proud!

Mommy, Daddy, Aunties, Grandma & Grandpa

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Natalí La Franco

Olivia & Allie Walker

Keep dancing! We are so proud of the two of you.

Love Always – Mommy and Daddy

Kaitlin Azevedo

Lovely Natalí – Your Mom and Dad love you so much, and your brother Jean-Paul and your sister Angelina admire you. Congratulations.

Congratulations on all of your dance accomplishments this year! Love – Mom, Dad & Kristina

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Kaylee Aguilar

Sydney Wallace

We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Halle Nicholson

To our dancing poodle – We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom & Dad

One more year. You’re more beautiful every year. Dance to your dreams, my princess. Mommy & Khal love you

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Weronika & Sara Lesniowska

Brianna Londono

Congratulations on your 1st year of dancing!

Your family loves you!!

Aleena Siddiqui

We love you two so much.

You girls are absolutely amazing, and we are proud of you.

XOXO Mom & Dad Congratulations! Love you to the moon and back!

Ariana, Mommy & Daddy

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Milani Z. Jiminian

Samantha Rosado

We love you so much. Dad & Mom

Nyla Alexandria Crawford

To our dancing superstar, We are very proud of you today and always!

We love you Mom & Dad

You are our star. Continue to let your light shine. We are so proud of you. Love – Mom, Dad, nanee, papa &family

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Gabriella V. Fabré-Rolo´n

Aliyah Nicole Chambers

Congratulations to our beautiful dancing diva.

We are proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Love Always, Mommy, Daddy and your family

Wendy Olmos

To dance is to be yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power on earth and it is yours for the taking. We all love and adore you.

Love – Papi, Mami, Victor, Brenden, Evan, Grandma & Grandpas

Congratulations! We are proud of how much you have accomplished in your first year of dancing! Love, Mom

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Brealyn T. Vazquez Brealyn, you always shine!

We love you so much Mom & Dad

Valentina Herreros

You are my shining star and you will forever shine wherever you go. We love you so very much and we are proud of you.

Abuela Gladys & Abuelo Andres

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Maya Kiara English

Emily Morgenstond

Our dancing butterfly, We Love You – Mom, Dad, Evan

Sydonni S. Davis

Maya, we are so proud of the dancer you are becoming.

Continue to strive for excellence. Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma English, Ma, Grandpa, the Robinsons, and English family

We are so proud of our little shining star, and we love you. May God bless you and your dancing.

Love: Mommy, Daddy, Brian and J.R.

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Alexis Nelson & Brooke Taylor

Jordan V. Herard

Congratulations on your 5th year of dancing. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished.

Love, Mommy, Joshua, Noah, and the entire family

Jenna Papocchia

Congratulations to our beautiful dancing divas. We are extremely proud of all your hard work and dedication.

Keep up the good work. Love always – Mom, Dad & family Jenna, Keep dancing, keep smiling, keep shining.

We are so proud of you. Love you always, Mom and Dad

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Milan Shepherd

To Milan, our dancing star! Keep shining bright and you’ll go far!

Love – Mom, Kendrick, Malachi, Dad, Belinda, Matthew, Michael, Ms. Sheila & Madeline

Alyssa Angel

Emily Rosa

Our dancing Angel! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jonathan & Esteban

Our star is rising higher and higher...To succeed is to be happy. Love – Mom, Dad, Miguelangel

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Lanysha B. Wesby

Congratulations on another amazing year. We all are so proud of you.

Keep it up and always try your best.

You are loved very much! Remember school always comes first.

Love – Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Great Grandma, Godmother, Godpoppi and family

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Rachel & Adrianna

Mia Piran

God bless my little princesses.

May all your dreams come true.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Ayanna Davis

We are very proud of you Mia. Another great year of great dancing and fun!

We love you so much. Mommy & Daddy

Our Special Princess, We love you with all of our hearts.

Love – Mom, Dad, Andrew & Uma

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Olivia O’Donnell

To our beautiful daughter, This is not the end...it’s just the beginning. Fourteen years have come and gone so quickly and we still get to watch you dance. We are very proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Evan, Brielle, Joseph, June & Oscar

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Victoria Barco We have seen you grow up to be a beautiful young lady and seeing you dance for 15 years has been an honor.

We are so proud of you.

Love – Mommy, Daddy & Francheka

Elizabeth MacMillan

Janiya Watkins

Elizabeth – We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Keep dancing. Love Mommy

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Gabriella Becerra

Cherrish Torres

Our little poodle isn’t so little anymore. Congrats on your 1st year in dance school. Love – Daddy, Mommy & CaJuan

Kiara Rose Masbang

Congratulations!

To our sweet little dancer!

We are so very proud of you.

Love, Mom and Dad

To our beautiful dancing princess! Congratulations.

We love you so much!

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Fabiola Martinez & Adely Zuniga Congratulations!!

My gorgeous girls.

Fabiola Martinez

Adely Zuniga

Love you Fabby: We are so proud of you.

We are so proud of you and we love you.

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Amber Ortega

Congratulations on your 10th year dancing at Dance World Academy!!

Make all your wishes come true babygirl. Skies are the limits, We love you our star.

Mom, Dad, Dany, Grandmother & Grandfather

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Samantha Grace Storzillo

Kayla, Liana & Jenissa Proano

To our little Princess, Congrats on your 1st year of dancing.

Mommy and Daddy

Destiny Rivera

You are our “Dancing Queen”!

Every little dance step you take, makes our hearts dance with joy and pride. We love you!!

Mommy, Daddy & Ethan

Don’t be good. Be great! Love always, Dad, Mom, Junior

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Victoria Noella Parham

Albany Rodriguez

My Little Princess, Mommy and Daddy love you and keep being a beautiful flower baby

Abby Rascher

Congratulations on your first year of dance.

We are so proud of you.

Love you always and forever. Mommy and Daddy

Our Tiny Little Dancer – You light up the stage and our lives! Keep smiling! Love you more, Daddy, Mommy, & Trevor

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Kaylah Hagans

To our little Princess, Congrats on your 1st year of dancing.

Mommy and Daddy

Sameka Watts

Congratulations! Now that you have grown up. Through the years, you have blessed our lives with your talent and made us proud.

The lesson that you have learned, and the skills that you have mastered, will serve you well in the future.

Continue to shine, our princess. Love you always – Mom, Dad, Sharon, Kareem, and the rest of the family

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Ambar Jamille Garcia

Keep shining our beautiful star.

Your Parents, Brothers, and Grandmother

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Gianna Leah Valdes

Riyana Mondia

May God bless you with all your hard work. Love always, Daddy, Mommy, David, LoLo, LoLas, Mama & Kofi

Victoria Daniels

Keep being yourself, Gia. You are beautiful, inside and out, and it shows.

We are so proud of you!

We are very proud of you. Keep smiling.

Dad & Mom love you very, very much!

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Yarizabeth R. Fatal Congratulations, May God bless today and forever.

Julisa Peralta

Aliette Cerra

Congratulations on another wonderful year of dancing!

You are spectacular and we love you. The Family.

May all your dreams come true! Love you lots, Mommy & Daddy

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Tiffany Marte

Mahogony A. Sims

To our beautiful little girl, Mahogony. You have done a wonderful job in your first year of dance.

Love, Mom, Daddy, and family

Layla Ivana Ascencio

Keep on dancing,Tiff.

We love you.

Love, Mom and Dad and Kassie

“Oh the places you’ll go!” Congratulations.

Love, your family

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Brianna Maylie Garcia Bri, We can’t believe it’s been 10 years of dancing. You continue to impress us in such a way that words can’t describe.

May God continue to bless you and keep following your dreams.

Love always, Mom, Dad & your sister Natalie

Destyni Peterkin

Ronaisha Ruth

To Our Little Angel, We are very proud of you. You were born to dance. I will continue to enhance your gifts.

Good luck Destyni. Love Mommy & Family

Ronaisha...words can’t express how proud I am of you.

You are an amazing dancer and a wonderful daughter.

I love you always, Mom

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Eliza Figueroa

NyĂŠira

We are so proud of you, continue to be as beautiful as you are. Love, Mom & Dad

Jeremy Belfils

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Mom & Dad

Keep on dancing Jeremy, you are a star. Keep on shining.

Love, Nena & Family

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Mariam Nasrawi

Congratulations! We are so very proud of you.

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Ashley M. Lopez

Isabella & Victoria Galan

Congratulations! We are so proud of our dancing princess.

Love, Dad, Mom, Grandma, Miguel & Abuela

Leah Arlene King

Our two little stars, we are so proud of you both!

Keep dancing and smiling!!

Love, Mom & Dad!

Leah, You are the best. Never let anyone stop you from reaching your dreams. You are our star.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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Kutia N. Swinney

Congratulations, Kutia!

May God bless you as you continue on your next journey.

With all our love always!

Mom, Dad & Najee

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Alexia A. Snape

Kayla Rose Perrone

My beautiful Kayla, I’m so proud of you!

I love you so much! Love, Mama

Courtney & Braelyn

Keep shining and reaching for the stars!

We are so proud of you.

We love you!

Mom & Dad

We are so proud of you both!

Remember and believe that you can accomplish anything.

We love you, and wish you the best!!

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Angelis Santiago

Super Star keep shining bright!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma & Lelo

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SATURDAY MATINEE – JUNE 28, 2014 DANCING THROUGH THE BOOK STORE Please Browse Books by Category (while dancing down the aisles of course).

OPENING OF SHOW – MC HISTORY – “This Joint is Jumping”.............................................................................................. Group 1 HUMOR AND ENTERTAINMENT – “Minion Mambo”............................................................. Group 2 MATHEMATICS – “Counting Song” ............................................................................................ Group 3 CIRCUS ARTS – “Egyptian Fantasy” .......................................................................................... Group 20 ANIMAL LOVERS – “Dancing Poodles” ...................................................................................... Group 4 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY – “Technology”................................................................. Group 5 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE – “Cat in the Hat”......................................................................... Group 6 PERFORMING ARTS – “Garland Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Ballet”............................. Groups 7 & 8 ELECTRONICS – “Neon Lights”.................................................................................................. Group 9 GAMES AND PUZZLES – “Hokey Pokey”................................................................................ Group 10 LANGUAGE – “What Does the Fox Say”......................................................................... Groups 11 & 12 MEDICINE – “I Feel Good” ........................................................................................................ Group 13 EDUCATION – “ABC” ................................................................................................................ Group 14 COMICS – “Holding Out for A Hero” ......................................................................................... Group 15 TRAVEL – “Come Fly with Me”.................................................................................................. Group 16 CRAFTS AND HOBBIES – “Cups”............................................................................................ Group 17 SELF HELP AND MOTIVATION – “Feel Your Beat” .............................................................. Group 32 COOKING AND HOSPITALITY – “Be Our Guest”................................................................... Group 19 CLASSICS – “Alice’s Tea Party”....................................................................................... Groups 21 & 22 BIOGRAPHIES AND MEMOIRS – SENIOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2014 SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY – “Space Jam”................................................................ Group 23 SCIENCE AND NATURE – “What’s The Buzz?” ...................................................................... Group 24 RELAXATION – “Reflections of Passion” .................................................................................. Group 25 CLASSIC FAIRY TALES – Medley from the Movie “Frozen”........................................ Groups 26 & 27 MUSIC – “Applause”.................................................................................................................... Group 28 ARCHITECTURE – “We Built This City On Rock and Roll”.................................................... Group 29 ADVENTURE – “Pirates at Sea” ................................................................................................. Group 30 LITERATURE – “Aladdin Medley”............................................................................................. Group 31 FINALE

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SATURDAY EVENING – JUNE 28, 2014 DANCING THROUGH THE BOOK STORE Please Browse Books by Category (while dancing down the aisles of course).

OPENING OF SHOW – MC HISTORY – “This Joint is Jumping”.............................................................................................. Group 1 HUMOR AND ENTERTAINMENT – “Minion Mambo”............................................................. Group 2 MATHEMATICS – “Counting Song” ............................................................................................ Group 3 CIRCUS ARTS – “Egyptian Fantasy” .......................................................................................... Group 20 LAW – “So Much To Prove” ......................................................................................................... Group 35 ANIMAL LOVERS – “Dancing Poodles” ...................................................................................... Group 4 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY – “Technology”................................................................. Group 5 PERFORMING ARTS – “Garland Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Ballet”............................. Groups 7 & 8 ELECTRONICS – “Neon Lights”.................................................................................................. Group 9 FAREWELL FROM GRADUATING SENIOR – “Jilted” ............................................. Jasmine Corazon FAREWELL FROM GRADUATING SENIOR – “Titanium”............................................ Nicole Greene LANGUAGE – “What Does the Fox Say”......................................................................... Groups 11 & 12 ART – “True Colors”..................................................................................................................... Group 34 MEDICINE – “I Feel Good” ........................................................................................................ Group 13 EDUCATION – “ABC” ................................................................................................................ Group 14 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS – “The Rat Race”.................................................................... Group 33 COMICS – “Holding Out for A Hero” ......................................................................................... Group 15 TRAVEL – “Come Fly with Me”.................................................................................................. Group 16 CRAFTS AND HOBBIES – “Cups”............................................................................................ Group 17 SELF HELP AND MOTIVATION – “Feel Your Beat” .............................................................. Group 32 COOKING AND HOSPITALITY – “Be Our Guest”................................................................... Group 19 CLASSICS – “Alice’s Tea Party”....................................................................................... Groups 21 & 22 ROMANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS – “Hearts A Mess” .......................................................... Group 18 SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY – “Space Jam”................................................................ Group 23 BIOGRAPHIES AND MEMOIRS – SENIOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2014 SCIENCE AND NATURE – “What’s The Buzz?” ...................................................................... Group 24 RELAXATION – “Reflections of Passion” .................................................................................. Group 25 CLASSIC FAIRY TALES – Medley from the Movie “Frozen”........................................ Groups 26 & 27 MUSIC – “Applause”.................................................................................................................... Group 28 ARCHITECTURE – “We Built This City On Rock and Roll”.................................................... Group 29 ADVENTURE – “Pirates at Sea” ................................................................................................. Group 30 LITERATURE – “Aladdin Medley”............................................................................................. Group 31 FINALE

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SUNDAY MATINEE – JUNE 29, 2014 DANCING THROUGH THE BOOK STORE Please Browse Books by Category (while dancing down the aisles of course).

OPENING OF SHOW – MC HISTORY – “This Joint is Jumping”.............................................................................................. Group 1 HUMOR AND ENTERTAINMENT – “Minion Mambo”............................................................. Group 2 MATHEMATICS – “Counting Song” ............................................................................................ Group 3 CIRCUS ARTS – “Egyptian Fantasy” .......................................................................................... Group 20 ANIMAL LOVERS – “Dancing Poodles” ...................................................................................... Group 4 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY – “Technology”................................................................. Group 5 PERFORMING ARTS – “Garland Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Ballet”............................. Groups 7 & 8 ELECTRONICS – “Neon Lights”.................................................................................................. Group 9 GAMES AND PUZZLES – “Hokey Pokey”................................................................................ Group 10 LANGUAGE – “What Does the Fox Say”......................................................................... Groups 11 & 12 MEDICINE – “I Feel Good” ........................................................................................................ Group 13 EDUCATION – “ABC” ................................................................................................................ Group 14 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS – “The Rat Race”.................................................................... Group 33 COMICS – “Holding Out for A Hero” ......................................................................................... Group 15 TRAVEL – “Come Fly with Me”.................................................................................................. Group 16 CRAFTS AND HOBBIES – “Cups”............................................................................................ Group 17 ROMANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS – “Hearts A Mess” .......................................................... Group 18 COOKING AND HOSPITALITY – “Be Our Guest”................................................................... Group 19 CLASSICS – “Alice’s Tea Party”....................................................................................... Groups 21 & 22 BIOGRAPHIES AND MEMOIRS – SENIOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2014 SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY – “Space Jam”................................................................ Group 23 SCIENCE AND NATURE – “What’s The Buzz?” ...................................................................... Group 24 RELAXATION – “Reflections of Passion” .................................................................................. Group 25 CLASSIC FAIRY TALES – Medley from the Movie “Frozen”........................................ Groups 26 & 27 MUSIC – “Applause”.................................................................................................................... Group 28 ARCHITECTURE – “We Built This City On Rock and Roll”.................................................... Group 29 ADVENTURE – “Pirates at Sea” ................................................................................................. Group 30 LITERATURE – “Aladdin Medley”............................................................................................. Group 31 FINALE

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SUNDAY EVENING – JUNE 29, 2014 DANCING THROUGH THE BOOK STORE Please Browse Books by Category (while dancing down the aisles of course).

OPENING OF SHOW – MC HISTORY – “This Joint is Jumping”.............................................................................................. Group 1 HUMOR AND ENTERTAINMENT – “Minion Mambo”............................................................. Group 2 MATHEMATICS – “Counting Song” ............................................................................................ Group 3 CIRCUS ARTS – “Egyptian Fantasy” .......................................................................................... Group 20 LAW – “So Much To Prove” ......................................................................................................... Group 35 ANIMAL LOVERS – “Dancing Poodles” ...................................................................................... Group 4 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY – “Technology”................................................................. Group 5 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE – “Cat in the Hat”......................................................................... Group 6 PERFORMING ARTS – “Garland Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Ballet”............................. Groups 7 & 8 ELECTRONICS – “Neon Lights”.................................................................................................. Group 9 FAREWELL FROM GRADUATING SENIOR – “Welcome To Havana” ............ Amanda Nowakowski LANGUAGE – “What Does the Fox Say”......................................................................... Groups 11 & 12 ART – “True Colors”..................................................................................................................... Group 34 MEDICINE – “I Feel Good” ........................................................................................................ Group 13 EDUCATION – “ABC” ................................................................................................................ Group 14 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS – “The Rat Race”.................................................................... Group 33 COMICS – “Holding Out for A Hero” ......................................................................................... Group 15 TRAVEL – “Come Fly with Me”.................................................................................................. Group 16 CRAFTS AND HOBBIES – “Cups”............................................................................................ Group 17 SELF HELP AND MOTIVATION – “Feel Your Beat” .............................................................. Group 32 COOKING AND HOSPITALITY – “Be Our Guest”................................................................... Group 19 CLASSICS – “Alice’s Tea Party”....................................................................................... Groups 21 & 22 ROMANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS – “Hearts A Mess” .......................................................... Group 18 SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY – “Space Jam”................................................................ Group 23 BIOGRAPHIES AND MEMOIRS – SENIOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2014 SCIENCE AND NATURE – “What’s The Buzz?” ...................................................................... Group 24 RELAXATION – “Reflections of Passion” .................................................................................. Group 25 CLASSIC FAIRY TALES – Medley from the Movie “Frozen”........................................ Groups 26 & 27 MUSIC – “Applause”.................................................................................................................... Group 28 ARCHITECTURE – “We Built This City On Rock and Roll”.................................................... Group 29 ADVENTURE – “Pirates at Sea” ................................................................................................ Group 30 LITERATURE – “Aladdin Medley”............................................................................................. Group 31 FINALE

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GROUP #1 2014 FIRST PLACE TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Debra J. Wolter Stephanie Carleo Jasmine Corazon Angelina Deleon Ariana Deleon Amy Domenack Maya English

Samantha McKoy Amanda Nowakowski Syera Plitt Dana Tagliaferro Emily Valdes Cara Valencia

Jennifer Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Nicole Greene Dorianna Lacitignola Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez

Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

GROUP #2 2014 FIRST PLACE SMALL FRY TAP CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Yessenia Ledesma, Josette McWilliams and Debra J. Wolter Kiara Arroyo Isabel Bertan Ariana Campbell Sophia Draxler Arianna Flournoy

Alyssa Martinez Gabriella Moreno Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Nya Quirindongo

Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Brianna Landestoy Rebekah Lessner Emeli Lopez

Naomi Sosa Ashley Tiglao America Vasquez Ivy Wade

GROUP #3 Choreographed by Entire Staff Gru played by Stephanie Carleo (June 28th Matinee Only) Tiana Allen Natalie Andujar Hailey Cajo Allyson Cajo Grace Cintron Hannah Cintron

Mikalah Pineyno Annabella Price Joey Roman Milan Shepherd Aleena Siddiqui Cornelia Szczech

Nathalie Cruz Kamryn DeGuia Yarizabeth Fatal Jordin Holliman Isabella Jones Emma Pinel

Sophia Tadal

Teacher: Kathy Portello

(June 28th Evening Only) Tamia Canty Isabella Frias Victoria Galan Daniela Gomez-Rengifo Brianna Gonzalez

Kelly Rojas Laura Rojas-Acuna Isabella Torres Angie Vera Adely Zuniga

Valentina Herreros Iliana Morales Jenna Papocchia Vianca Perez Tiana Reese

Teacher: Carliah Henry

(June 29th Matinee Only) Tiana Allen Harolin Bautista Hazmil Bautista Yaswill Figueroa Gabriella Idrovo Milani Jiminian

Tamia Porcha Sophia Regalado Alyssa Rodriguez Elyanna Serrano Maya Sullivan Jade Ulloa

Brianny Martinez Zoe Martinez Jaslene Ortiz Vivianna Paez Angie Perez Emily Perez de Dios

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Joyce Valdez Lizbeth Vega Isabella Zapata Teacher: Stephany Lockhart

(June 29th Evening Only) Milan Brown Naziyah Campbell Ja’Lynn Campbell Jayleen Cruz Tiana Dance Gabriella Fabre-Rolon

Isabella Frias Brianna Gonzalez Gabriella Leger Ashley Lopez Neyeliyn Martinez Jaley Pabon

Giselle Paunil Destyni Peterkin Adrianna Ponce Andrew Robinson Mariah Smith Samantha Storzillo

Victoria Tiglao Zaneta Torres Sadie Wright Teacher: Danielle Tekirian

GROUP #4 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 28th Matinee Only) Jordan Morgan Jaela Roman Mahogony Sims D’Jenne Smikle Ki’Mya Taylor

Kaylee Aguilar Giselle Brea Isabella Cordoba Gabriela Diaz Yamilet Escopa Rios

Isabella Estrada Miley Gonzales Amani Hagnet Kianna Mercado Eilaysha Morales

Keyahla Alford Melanie Barzola Gabriella Becerra Cristina Camacho Iviana Cedano Natalie Chang

(June 28th Evening Only) Azhani Jordan Jayla Cook Leah Lora Andrea Diaz Aryena Ortiz Valentina Escobar Victoria Parham Simfany Fiarcloth Gabriella Ramos-Culuko Camila Gonzalez Adriana Rodriguez Kaylah Hogan

Michelle Tiburcia Naomi York Teachers: Carliah Henry and Danielle Tekirian

Faith Valdivia Teacher: Danielle Tekirian

(June 29th Matinee Only) Natalia Carvajal Aliette Cerra Nyla Crawford Marcelina Dobias Weronika Dobias

Alexia Draxler Coralie Gangl Kailei Green Sophia Hernandez Leah King

Sara Lesniowska Melanie Morales Kayla Perrone Abigail Sullivan Zaleigh Talavera

Cherrish Torres Kaylee Vargas Teacher: Carliah Henry

(June 29th Evening Only) Analia Aristizabal Aniya Buie Payton Butler Stephany Coral Cassandra Cruz Jaslene Estevez

Leahna Guevara Natalia Hernandez Sabreena Johnson Savannah Meza Destiny Munroe Kassandra Proenza

Mariana Rayo Anjelyna Reyes Aryanna Santos Alexandra Smith Ariana Villafranca Sydney Wallace

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Luciana Zagazeta Teacher: Kathy Portello

GROUP #5 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma, Kathy Portello and Mary Sanborn (June 28th Matinee Only) Natalia Bethencourt Madison Bigica Elizabeth Bor Amare Brinson My’Chae Campbell Miyah Garcia

Gabriela Lopez Mary Jo Martinez Addison McGee Mya Lynne Navarrette Fiorella Pedroza Ayanna Perez

Zyriah Harrison Jordan Herard Arianny Hernandez Brianna Hill Deijah Kelly Brianna Londono

Jazzerai Rivera Iyanna Smith America Vasquez Teacher: Kathy Portello

(June 28th Evening Only) Alyssa Angel Natalie Aramayo Gabriella Arias Daniella Avella Jeremy Belfils Matthew Bethencour Ciara Cantillo

Emily Morgenstond Jordyn Parker Angelina Rivera Aleidys Robles Ciara Rodriguez Priscilla Rodriguez Brooke Taylor

Tiana Marie Cruz Mikaela Espejo Marcel Ferreira Zanii Hogan Melanie Lopez Karla Marchena Makiyah Matthews

Sofia Vesti Graine Diana Villafana Olivia Walker Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

(June 29th Matinee Only) Nicole Rivadeneira Sophia Solivan America Vazquez Gianna Victorino

Natalia Bethencourt Gabriela Cruz Odaliana Gomez Jayleen Gonzalez Jordan Herard

Sydney Kropiewnicki Mary Jo Martinez Nazzariah McDaniel Aleksandra Pienkowska Maya Ratzan

Davida Alford Leslie Ann Alvarez Gabriella Arias Ciara Cantillo Ariel Costa Vania Echegaray

(June 29th Evening Only) Makiyah Matthews Davionna Ellis Isabella Mesmer Mikaela Espejo Halle Nicholson Jordyn Grier-Parham Ashley Pimentel Zanii Hogan Nayah Reagans Chavi Lassiter Chanchal Saratkar Jailyn Marte

Teachers: Kathy Portello and Mary Sanborn

Sa’Reyah Sheppard Brianna Vargas Olivia Walker Teacher: Kathy Portello

Group #6 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma and Kathy Portello (June 28th Matinee Only) Ava Cario Sophia Cortese Mikaella Francisco Isabella Holland Kaila Holliman

Alyssa-Jayden Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez Mariah Sanchez Bianca Vigilante Allie Walker

Ni’shati Hunter Natalya Martinez Amy Patricio Jayla Perez-Bush Victoria Pooler

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Valerie Xoletl Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

(June 29th Evening Only) Franshesca Beltre Harper Carrington Aaliyah Colon Richell DeLaCruz Katelynn Diaz Bryanna Gomez Ava Lewis

Susan Lowen Kimberly Moreno Jayda Nunez Krystal Oller Hanna Parraguirre Kaiden Patterson Amanda Pieklo

Kacey Pimentel Rachel Ponce Jasmin Quispe Amaya Reid Allison Rijo Sit’neya Roberson Laura Rosario

Angelis Santiago Gianna Valdes Allie Walker Janiya Watkins Teacher: Kathy Portello

GROUP #7 Choreographed by Christy Ahn (All Shows) Stephanie Carleo Jasmine Corazon Angelina de Leon Ariana de Leon Amy Domenack Jennifer Esserry

Sarah Filipczuk Nicole Greene Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez Samantha McKoy Amanda Nowakowski

Syera Plitt Alyssa Schoener Dana Tagliaferro Emily Valdes Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier

Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana Teacher: Christy Ahn

GROUP #8 Choreographed by Christy Ahn (All Shows) Michelle Birman Jade Brooks Jabree Charles Julie Corazon Maya English

Victoria Esserry Doriana Lacitignola Weronika Lesniowska Ana Maria Medina Elexa Nano

Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Jamell Rodriguez Annie Shannon Ella Sullivan

Haley Valdes Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Teacher: Christy Ahn

GROUP #9 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma, Stephany Lockhart & Mary Sanborn (June 28th Matinee and June 29th Evening Only) Kianna Burgos Diana Carranza Jeanette Compres Amaya DeBerry Jazlyn Dominguez Samira Eskaf Angely Francisco

Courtney Fuller Kailey Garcia Stacey Goitia Ira Hysi Jocelyn Jordan Jamie Kivelier Karen Meneses

Yolaine Mordan Wendy Olmos Sanai Patterson Kayla Proano Dayvonni Sturdivant Ashley Urena Aziyyah Waring

May Yuasa Teachers: Yessenia Ledesma and Stephany Lockhart

(June 28th Evening and June 29th Matinee Only) Samira Allan Dayanara Benitez Zaire Cain Aransha Castro Amaya Davidson Sydonni Davis

Emily Eskaf Kayla Evangelista Oliver Figueroa-Celi Arianna Frias Eva Garcia Isabella Gordillo

AJ Hysi Nadirah Johnson Jennifer Juarez Jillian Kivelier Michelle Marin Jennifer Pena 71

Saadiqah Porter Gianna Ramos Lilah Ronan Jane VanWie Teacher: Mary Sanborn

GROUP #10 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma and Josette McWilliams (June 28th Matinee and June 29th Matinee Only) Yvonne Allen Alyssa Bolado Ayanna Davis Tavia Dismuke Isabella Gomez

Karley Munoz Angie Perez Amaya-Merie Preston Destiny Rivera Alexa Ruiz

Giana Hernandez Fabiola Martinez Ashlyn McKenzie Loriann Misko Vida Montesino

Brenna Vazquez Natalie Vazquez Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

GROUP #11 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter (All Shows) Kiara Arroyo Izabel Barzola Isabel Bertan Isabel Bolado Ariana Campbell Keanna Clarke Sophia Draxler Arianna Flournoy

Trinity Mickens Gabriela Moreno Sydney Nelson Khameryn Oliver Miley Ortiz Nya Quirindongo Naomi Sosa Ashley Tiglao

Katherine Garcia Brea Harris Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Brianna Landestoy Rebekah Lessner Emeli Lopez Alyssa Martinez

Ivianna Wade Diamond Williams Teachers: Yessenia Ledesma and Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #12 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter (All Shows) Suzanne Allan Kristina Azevedo Victoria Barco Samantha Bombel Denver Cooper Tanasia Dixon

Massiel Perlata Nyameke Smith Tyler Sumter Kutia Swinney Tamerra Williams Kathy Yungaicela

D’Mia Fruster Stefanie Lantigua Raniya Martin-Davis Paulette Monteza Stephanie Munoz Kristen Palermo

Michelle Zuluaga Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #13 Choreographed by Entire Staff Doc McStuffins played by Damani Van Rensalier (June 28th Matinee Only) Jeyrin Alcantara Sadie Baez Trinity Clark Giovanna Fermin Aliyah Fisher Kayla Green Brooke Harris

Jaliyah Perez Bush Jenissa Proano Liana Proano Emma Roa Cemonii Roberts Alexandra Romero Isabella Theodorakatos

Natali LaFranco Stephanie Machuca Kiymoni McKnight Sanai McQueen Samantha Paccha Ayanna Payano Cianna Payano

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Valeria Veliz Teachers: Danielle Tekirian and Carliah Henry

(June 28th Evening Only) Adesola Afonja Sabrina Alejandro Layla Ascencio Sheena Ash Livia Bevec Kiara Carrera

Kayla Castagno Jaelynn Espinal Isabella Hosseiny Nia Johnson Hailey Mangarella Danica Mateo

Sophie Michael Anna Maria Monaghan Myla Montes de Oca Isabella Muniz Olivia Muniz Zoe Noonan

Angieschka Pardo Mikayla Tolentino Abigail Victoria Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

(June 29th Matinee Only) Alyssa Ayala Emma Barrientos Anya Dostie Angelina Garcia Katara Greer Lily Kane Madison Krawiec

Sydney Krawiec Mia Kronstat Gabriella Lopez-Diaz Angel Mangual Vivienne Molina Allegra Montesino Sabrina Munoz

Adrionna Muraglia Violet Palmer Kayla Rastatter Isabella Rivadeneira Josani Rodriguez Madeline Samper Anika Saran

Teachers: Yessenia Ledesma and Stephany Lockhart

(June 29th Evening Only) Amelia Carrington Veronica Espinal Renee Ghanem Alana Jimenez Elizabeth Macmillan Serena Madrid

Mariam Nasrawi Cassidy Negron Jaralyn Peralta Mia Piran Abby Rascher Brielle Rawls

Hannah Reynoso Angelina Robinson Albany Rodriguez Samantha Rosado Kaitlyn Salcedo Kaylee Sanchez

Janelle Santos Teacher: Danielle Tekirian

GROUP #14 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma, Kathy Portello and Debra J. Wolter (June 28th Matinee Only) Sofia Betancourt Natalia Bethencourt Brianna Cantillo Jordyn Cash Aliyah Chambers

Brianna Cox Ashley De los Santos Braelyn Fuller Brianna Gonzalez Jordan Herard

Nyla Morquecho Mia Patricio Jazzerai Rivera Ciara Rodriguez Naomi Sibbley

Victoria Torres Teacher: Kathy Portello

(June 28th Evening Only) Alyssa Angel Kayla Barzola Jeremy Belfils Destiny Chavez

Ashley Cruz Gabriella Deluccia Erin Fitzhenry Eva Garcia

Adriana Morales Julissa Peralta Briana Valdez Jessica VanWie

Jane VanWie Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

(June 29th Matinee Only) Brianna Cantillo Aida Carter Jordyn Cash Ariana Castro

Brianna Cox Charlize Duran Jayla Friedman Amber Inoa

A’janay Nova Mia Patricio Madison Sanchez

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Teachers: Yessenia Ledesma and Rebecca Shaw-Gove

(June 29th Evening Only) Alexia Lennon Marian Quiroz Nayah Reagans Lilah Ronan Ciara Santos

Leslie Alvarez Jeremy Belfils Alayna Castillo Destiny Chavez Kendall Copper

Ariel Costa Victoria Daniels Davionna Ellis Christina Goitia Zanii Hogan

Adeola Afonja Elizabeth Bolado

GROUP #15 2014 First Place Petite Jazz Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Debra J. Wolter Isabella Galan Elena Latiano Shanna Landestoy Emily Levitis

Jane VanWie Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Sydney Valentine

GROUP #16 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma and Mary Sanborn (June 28th Matinee and Evening Only) Mia Advensky Michelle Aguila Shania Figueroa Jocelyn Jordan

Kwanasha Mosley Sanai Patterson Natalia Perez Saadiqah Porter

Meryl Karanja Lillie Kortrey Isabella LoPinto Tiffany Marte

Day’vonni Sturdivant Deyanna Walcott Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

(June 29th Matinee and Evening Only Geromy Alcantara Dayanara Benitez Alexandra Bushue Alexis Christides Amani Davidson

Amber Ortega Carlita Pena-Rodriguez Maya Powell Emery Senosin Emily Torres

Amaya De Berry Destani Diaz Maziel Fernandez Anna Itkin Jennifer Juarez

Dalilah Valdez Aziyyah Waring Teacher: Mary Sanborn

GROUP #17 2014 First Place Junior Contemporary Champions Choreographed by K.C. Castellanos, Donna Farinella and Debra J. Wolter Jade Brooks Ariana Deleon Maya English

Syera Plitt Jamell Rodriguez Dana Tagliaferro

Jennifer Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Dorianna Lacitignola

Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Sasha Zaldana

GROUP #18 2014 First Place Teen Contemporary Champions Choreographed by Josh Assor Angelina Deleon Nicole Greene

Amanda Majer Amanda Nowakowski

Emily Valdes Cara Valencia

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Damani Van Rensalier

GROUP #19 Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Yessenia Ledesma (June 28th Matinee and Evening Only) Adeola Afonja Alexandra Allison Nahioly Almonte Izabel Barzola Isabel Bertan Elizabeth Bolado Ariana Campbell Gianna Cannady Keanna Clarke Sydonni Davis Amari De Jesus

Franchesca De La Cruz Jayleen De La Cruz Zoila De Moya Annette Estevez Arianna Flournoy Isabella Galan Katherine Garcia Marcela Garcia Thaise Gonzalez Rayanna Henry Victoria Jewula

Shanna Landestoy Stefanie Lantigua Elena Latiano Rebekah Lessner Emily Levitis Shaylee Macote Arantxa Martinez Camila Munoz Sydney Nelson Sanai Patterson Jeani Perez

SaadiQah Porter Natalie Rivadeneira Jaylin Roman Amy Sierra Naomi Sosa Sydney Valentine Ivianna Wade Teachers: Donna Farinella and Yessenia Ledesma

(June 29th Matinee and Evening Only) Geromy Alcantara Samira Allan Kiara Arroyo Sophia Draxler Maziel Fernandez Rayne Getch Brea Harris Hannah Holloway

Hope Holloway Amber Inoa Christina Jackson Brianna Landestoy Emily Lopez Sara Marin Alyssa Martinez Trinity Mickens

Gabriella Moreno Laila Newsome Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Nya Quirindongo Lilah Ronan Emery Senosin Ashley Tiglao

Dalilah Valadez Brianna Vargas Diamond Williams Teacher: Donna Farinella

GROUP #20 2014 First Place Acro/Lyrical Champions Choreographed by Annika Nash & Stina Smith Adeola Afonja Elizabeth Bolado Stephanie Carleo

Angelina Deleon Ariana Deleon Dorianna Lacitignola

Emily Levitis Dana Tagliaferro Cara Valencia

GROUP #21 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter (All Shows) Gisselle Acevedo Erin Baniaga Michelle Birman Mariel Buscar

Brianna Garcia Kristen Garcia Ashley Hernandez Ashley Mangarella

Colleen McCracken Janiya McWilliams Olivia O’Donnell Eva Pietruszka

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Shania Ramos Brielle Reddington Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #22 Choreographed by Josette McWilliams (June 28th Matinee and June 29th Evening Only) Michelle Aguila Azhane Brown Steffy Castro Amanda De La Cruz Gianna Halvosa Isabella Heyaime

Kiana Price Rachel Reddington Alyssa Rodriguez Alessandra Turano Krystal Vargas Deyanna Walcott

Victoria Jewula Meryl Karanja Isabella LoPinto Anayeli Marin June O’Donnell Ariana Ormsby

Sameka Watts Teacher: Josette McWilliams

(June 28th Evening and June 29th Matinee Only) Kwanasha Mosley Alexis Nelson Amber Ortega Julisa Peralta Natalia Perez Tehya Robertson

Ariana Arce Kaitlin Azevedo Kayla Barzola Shayla Burton Gabriella DeLuccia Thaliana Encarnacion-

Gonzalez Ambar Garcia Alejandra Gonzalez Shannon Grierson Ashley Linares Jodiann Mitchell

Adeola Afonja Izabel Barzola Isabel Bertan Michelle Birman Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Jade Brooks Ariana Campbell Jabree Charles Keanna Clarke Julie Corazon

GROUP #23 2014 First Place Jr./Petite Tap Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Debra J. Wolter (All Shows) Elena Latiano Ariana Deleon Weronika Lesniowska Maya English Rebekah Lessner Victoria Esserry Emily Levitis Sarah Filipczuk Ana Maria Medina Arianna Flournoy Trinity Mickens Isabella Galan Elexa Nano Katherine Garcia Sydney Nelson Brea Harris Eva Pietruszka Dorianna Lacitignola Tali Pinkett Shanna Landestoy Samantha Popek Stefanie Lantigua

Emily Rosa Denisse Vargas Teacher: Josette McWilliams

Shania Ramos Jamell Rodriguez Annie Shannon Ella Sullivan Dana Tagliaferro Haley Valdes Sydney Valentine Ivy Wade Lanysha Wesby Diamond Williams

GROUP #24 2014 First Place Teen Tap Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Debra J. Wolter Stephanie Carleo Jasmine Corazon Angelina Deleon Amy Domenack Jennifer Esserry

Amanda Nowakowski Syera Plitt Emily Valdes Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier

Nicole Greene Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez Samantha McKoy Janiya McWilliams

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Brealyn Vazquez Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

GROUP #25 Choreographed by Donna Farinella (All Shows) Riyana Mondia Kwanasha Mosley June O’Donnell Ariana Ormsby Amber Ortega Haylee Pardo Massiel Peralta

Isabel Bolado Amanda De La Cruz D’Mia Fruster Kailey Garcia Isabella Heyaime Ira Hysi Jocelyn Jordan

Christelle Jose Ashley Linares Alyssa Lorenzo Anayeli Marin Kiara Masbang Jessica McKenzie Ibelmis Minaya

Gisselle Acevedo Erin Baniaga Victoria Barco Tenia Bradley Mariel Buscar Denver Cooper Ambar Garcia

GROUP #26 Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Natalie Ward (All Shows) Olivia O’Donnell Brianna Garcia Eva Pietruszka Kristen Garcia Shania Ramos Salena Indarjit Brielle Reddington Ashley Mangarella Emily Rosa Colleen McCracken Ronaisha Ruth Janiya McWilliams Emilia Wesolowski Paulette Monteza

Rachel Reddington Deyanna Walcott Sameka Watts Kathy Yungaicela Teacher: Donna Farinella

Imani Williams Teachers: Donna Farinella and Natalie Ward

GROUP #27 Choreographed by Kathy Portello, Mary Sanborn Elsa played by Amanda Majer Anna played by Amanda Nowakowski Olaf played by Dana Tagliaferro (June 28th Matinee Only) Sofia Betancourt Alyssa Bolado Jordyn Cash Mar-Kayla Colquhoun Brianna Cox Ayanna Davis Isabella Gomez

Evelyn Gonzalez Johanna Gonzalez Jordan Herard Mary Jo Martinez Melissa Matos Ashlyn McKenzie Loriann Misko

Nayeli Morales Nyla Morquecho Karley Munoz Daniela Ortiz Angie Perez Amaya-Merie Preston Leahna Rivera

Alexa Ruiz Hilda Tejeda Paulino LaylaLyn Torres America Vasquez Teacher: Kathy Portello

(June 28th Evening Only) Suzanne Allan Gabriella Arias Ashley Castillo Destiny Chavez Ashley Cruz Elyssa Dominguez

Mikaela Espejo Isabel Gomez-Rengifo Laney Gutierrez Artisha Huggins Samantha Juarez Jamie Kivelier

Jillian Kivelier Michelle Marin Kyara Matias Makiyah Matthews Emily Morgenstond Mallerly Naut

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Melany Nunez-Torres Denisse Vargas Nyeira Webb Teachers: Mary Sanborn and Kathy Portello

(June 29th Matinee Only) Koi Allen Yvonne Allen Bryanna Ayala Emilie Carranza Gabriela Cruz Jada Decena Tavia Dismuke

Nicole Mesa Vida Montesino Melissa Rodriguez Destiny Rivera Alexis Thomas Hamiley Valdez Brenna Vazquez

Angelina Escobinas Valeria Flores Katherine Hannon Giana Hernandez Kylie Hopper Fabiola Martinez Ashlyn McKenzie

Natalie Vazquez Teacher: Rebecca ShawGove

(June 29th Evening Only) Davida Alford Maria Benitez Janiele Campusano Claudia Carranza Ariel Costa

Cristina Lezcano Julisa Lopez Michelle Marin Valerie Navarro Marian Quiroz

Celine Cruz Ashley Garcia Jordyn Grier-Parham Jamie Kivelier Jillian Kivelier

Nayah Reagans Emmy Rosario Denisse Vargas Teacher: Kathy Portello

GROUP #28 2014 First Place Junior Jazz Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter and Carmelo Cruz (All Shows) Jade Brooks Jabree Charles Julie Corazon Ariana Deleon Amy Domenack Maya English

Ariana Arce Kristin Bombel Azhane Brown Lauren Brown Cheyenne Burton Amanda De La Cruz

Gisselle Acevedo Kaitlin Azevedo Aleah Bailey Erin Baniaga Victoria Barco Samantha Bombel Walter Brown

Ana Maria Medina Elexa Nano Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Jamell Rodriguez Annie Shannon

Jennifer Esserry Victoria Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Dorianna Lacitignola Weronika Lesniowska Samantha McKoy

Ella Sullivan Dana Tagliaferro Haley Valdes Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Malcolm Young

GROUP #29 Choreographed by Stephany Lockhart and Josette McWilliams (All Shows) Denisse Vargas Tameka McNeil Annette Estevez Kathy Yungaicela June O’Donnell Maria Galichenko Ariana Ormsby Ambar Garcia Teachers: Stephany Jeani Perez Isabella Heyaime Lockhart and Kathy Tatiana Perez Victoria Jewula Portello Alyssa Rodriguez Alyssa Lorenzo GROUP #30 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter (All Shows) Paulette Monteza Denver Cooper Olivia O’Donnell Jonaliz DeLeon Kristen Palermo Xiara Enciso Kathryn Polsky Brianna Garcia Brielle Reddington Kristen Garcia Laryssa Rodriguez Ashley Hernandez Emily Rosa Colleen McCracken 78

Ronaisha Ruth Nyameke Smith Alexia Snape Emilia Wesolowski Tamerra Williams Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #31 2014 First Place Musical Theatre Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter, Josh Assor and JP Ferreri Aladdin played by Malcolm Young Jasmine played by Emily Valdes Genie played by Nicole Greene Abu played by Dana Tagliaferro (All Shows) Adeola Afonja Isabel Barzola Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Jade Brooks Michelle Birman Stephanie Carleo Jabree Charles Keanna Clarke Jasmine Corazon Julie Corazon Angelina DeLeon Ariana DeLeon Amy Domenack Maya English

Stephanie Carleo Angelina Deleon

Jennifer Esserry Victoria Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Isabella Galan Katherine Garcia Nicole Greene Brea Harris Doriana Lacitignola Shanna Landestoy Stephanie Lantigua Elena Latiano Weronika Lesniowska Emily Levitis Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez

Samantha McKoy Janiya McWilliams Ana Maria Medina Trinity Mickens Elexa Nano Sydney Nelson Amanda Nowakowski Mileny Ortiz Eva Pietruszka Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Shania Ramos Jamell Rodriguez Annie Shannon Ella Sullivan

Dana Tagliaferro Emily Valdes Haley Valdes Cara Valencia Sydney Valentine Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Ivy Wade Lanysha Wesby Diamond Williams Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

GROUP #32 2014 First Place Teen Jazz Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter and Carmelo Cruz Nicole Greene Amanda Nowakowski Cara Valencia Amanda Majer Emily Valdes Damani Van Rensalier

GROUP #33 2014 First Place Teen Contemporary Champions Choreographed by KC Castellanos, Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter and Josh Assor Stephanie Carleo Jasmine Corazon Angelina Deleon Amy Domenack

Amanda Nowakowski Emily Valdes Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier

Nicole Greene Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez Samantha McKoy

Malcolm Young

GROUP #34 2014 First Place Junior Lyrical Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella and Natalie Ward Ariana Deleon

Angelina Deleon

Syera Plitt

GROUP #35 2014 First Place Teen Tap Group Champions Choreographed by Robin Passmore and Debra J. Wolter Jasmine Corazon Amy Domenack

Mariah Martinez Samantha McKoy

Damani Van Rensalier Sasha Zaldana

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Dana Tagliaferro

Bryanna Ayala We wish you the best in life, God bless you, we love you.

Isabella Rivadeneira

Natalie Rivadeneira

Our beautiful dancing star! We love you! Mom & Dad

Keep dreaming, keep dancing, and keep shining.

Love you always, Mom & Dad

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Nicole Amanda Greene

Eighteen years ago a beautiful baby girl was born. It was soon afterwards we noticed that you had a yearning to dance.

Nikki‌We hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smile‌to the highest of your hopes, and to the most special places your heart has ever known, but always remember you are our heart.

We smile watching you dance because it takes us to a special place. Chapter One ends.

Love you always, Mom & Dad

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Sophia Solivan & Maya Ratzan

Jaelynn Espinal

I’m so proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Love, Mom & Sister

Leslie Ann Alvarez

Keep dreaming. Keep dancing. Congratulations.

From Mami, Andrew & Daved

“Dancing Power!”

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Zaleigh Reign Talavera

To our beautiful Zaleigh Reign, Your love will always “Reign” over our hearts. We are so proud of you on your first dance recital!

You inspire us Princess Z! We love you always, Mommie, Titi Ale, Glam-Ma, Alex, and “The Best Papa Ever!”

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Tiana Marie Cruz

Amaya J. DeBerry

Amaya, Keep dancing like nobody’s watching.

We love you! Keep making us proud!

Payton J. Butler (“Payt”)

With lots of love now and forever. God Bless Always!!!

Mommy, Daddy, Abuela, Abuelo and Family

Congrats on your second year of dance school!

You’re our shining star! We love you!

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Myla Montes de Oca & Abigail Victoria

We are so proud of both of you!

Continue to shine like the diamonds you both are!

Love, your family

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Jeyrin C. Alcantara

I am very proud of you...You are my everything. I love you. Keep on shining. You are already a star.

Mommy

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Sofia-Vesti Graine

Krystal Oller

Our sweet baby girl, we love you so much!

Love you forever!

Daddy, Mommy, Steph & Pat

Natalia Carvajal

We are very proud of you.

May God continue to BLESS you. Congratulations.

Love, Your Family

Congratulations! We love you very much.

Good luck on your recital.

Love, Mommy, Daddy & baby sister

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Kristen Elaina

Leah G. Lora

Keep dreaming, keep dancing, and keep shining.

Love you always. Dad, Mom, Titi, Leo, Michelle & Rachell

Daniella Avella

Our Shining Star! Words can’t express how proud we are of you! Keep dancing! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Anthony, Bella, Grandpa & Grandma

Congratulations Daniella, We love you!

Love always, Mommy, Daddy & Joey

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Brianna Cox

Congratulations on your first year in the dance company.

We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication.

We love you very much!!

Mom & Dad

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Amari DeJesus

Cassidy Negron

Our beautiful ballerina. We love you.

Mom, Dad, & Joshua

Brianny Martinez

Dance, Amari – You’re beautiful, we love you.

Grandma, Grandpa & Daddy

Adore your precious moments with a warm smile and all the love you give me. Love, Mommy

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Dayanara N. Benitez

Ever since the first day you were born, you have amazed us!

Never stop reaching to the top!

The world is yours!

We love you – Mom, Dad, Derrick, & baby #3!!!

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Sanai McQueen

Kathryn N. Polsky

You’re a pirate worth treasuring.

Love, Mom & Dad

Mariah Smith

You were born like this, “FLAWLESS” Love Mema, Mommy & Skyla

Mariah, You are a gift from God. We love you so much.

Mom & Dad

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Jamie & Jillian Kivelier

May God bless you in everything that you do, you make us all proud!

Love, Mami, Papi, Victoria & the rest of the family

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Vania Echegaray We are so proud of you!

Keep dancing my little princess!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Valerie, Mike & Family

Kamryn DeGuia

Celine Cruz

Kamryn, you’re my shining star!

Love you most, Mommy

Congratulations on another year of your hard work. Best of luck to our shining star! We are proud of you.

Mom, Dad, Grandma & Family

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Gianna Ramos You are our little dancer.

Reach for the stars, Beautiful!

Love, Mommy & all your family

Tameka McNeil & Rayanna Henry

Franshesca Beltre

To our precious little dancer! We love you so much.

Love, Mom & Dad

Congrats on your last year of dance.

Love, Mom

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Jocelyn Jordan

Brianna Vargas

You’ve come so far.

I’m extremely proud of my ray of sunshine.

Love always, Mom

Richell De La Cruz

Congratulations on another year of dance!

We are so proud of you! Love you to the moon & stars!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Ivan Jr., Grandma, Grandpa & Family

You are our joy and heart’s delight. Follow your dreams, dream big and be persistent in all you do.

Love, Mami y Papi

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Kristina Azevedo

From “I’m Cool” to “What Does The Fox Say,” thank you for 15 years of wonderful dance memories!

We have enjoyed every minute watching you dance, and congratulate you on how much you have grown as a performer.

It’s hard to believe this moment has come, but we are so excited for you as you begin a new chapter of your life.

You have made us so proud!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Kaitlin

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Nicole Mesa A beautiful dancer’s very first show.

World get ready to eat your heart out!

Love, Mom

Allison Rijo

Maziel Fernandez

We’ll always be proud of you princess, regardless what you choose to do – Love you always, Mom & Dad

My love, you are the most beautiful thing that God gave to us. We love you with all our hearts. Mom & Daddy

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Mikaela Angeline Espejo

Elyanna R. Serrano

Congratulations on your 1st year of dance.

Love, Mami & Daddy

Aliyah Fisher

Our future superstar.

Love you always, Mommy, Daddy, Mason, Ashley & Nona

You are a beautiful, rising star.

Love, Mom, Dad & family

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Kailey Ann Garcia

Nayeli Morales

It’s been an amazing year for you. Keep following your dreams. You are an amazing dancer. We love you!

Neyeliyn Martinez

To our beautiful daughter, Dance is an art, express yourself, paint your dream and follow it.

Love, Papi, Mami, Cristian & the family

To my little princess, I am so proud of you.

Love, Mom

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Sydney B. Kropiewnicki

Tiana Reese & Dayvonni Sturdivant

Job well done girls. Another successful year accomplished.

You are our stars of the future.

Kayla Green

Dearest Sydney, We are very proud of you, our dancing princess!! Love, Mommy & Daddy

We love you – Mom, Dad, Kareem & Kavon

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Nazzariah Kamisha McDaniel

Aleah Bailey

Congratulations Aleah, on another year of dance.

I Love You, Mom......more

Mikaella Riley Francisco

Congratulations on your hard work and dedication!

We love you and we’re very proud of you!

Love, Daddy, Mommy & Helena

Shoot for the stars, Nazzariah.

We love you!

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Destiny Chavez Nini, you will always be the miracle that never ceases to be miraculous!

We are so proud of you.

Congratulations on your 4th recital!

Love Mami, Daddy, Abue and Nito

Caileigh Thompson-Williams

Amber Inoa

Tap, Tap, Tap, Tap Caileigh girl!! We love to watch you tap.

Keep it up. From Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Brenda, Grandpa Wayne, Grand Mommy & Pop-Pop

Keep on dancing.

Love, Mom

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Gisselle Acevedo

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream.” You are a blessing, a gift from God. We are so proud of you. Follow your rainbow. Keep on dancing. Love – Mami, Papi & Lulu

Kiymoni Victoria McKnight

Tamia Porcha

Our favorite girl! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and the family

To our daughter Tamia Porcha who is a blessing to us. You are a magical princess sent from heaven. Stay sweet and remember Mommy, Daddyt and the family love you so much.

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Arianny Arelis Hernandez

Keep on dancing like the dance star you were born to be!

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Amani Hagnet

Julisa Lopez

We are so proud of you honey. Continue to work hard.

You are truely a blessing.

Love, Mom & Dad

Naomi Sky Sosa

You are our #1 star.

Love, Mommy, Papa and Meme My Little Princess, You are our shining star you are the joy of our lives. Love from Mommy, Daddy, Danny, Mama Esperanza, Papa Manuel

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Jordyn Grier-Parham

Jordyn, always remember, “You were born to manifest the Glory of God that is within you.”

You make us proud! When we look at you, we see one of God’s miracles.

Love, Mom, Dad, Tre, Uma, Grandpa, Auntie Mekia, Uncle David, Christina, Auntie YaYa, Uncle Jeff, and Anaya

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Gabriella Moreno

Kyara Matias

Congrats my ballet Princess. I love you!!

Love, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, Titi and the boys

Zanii Hogan

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart Love, Mom & Dad

Zanii my shining star...Dance, Dance, Dance.

Love you, Mom!

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Zaneta Torres

You make us proud. Keep on dancing princess.

God Bless You. Mom, Dad, Xavier Love you very much.

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Diamond Williams

Emelly Diaz

You are maturing into a confident dancer.

Keep up the good work.

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Grandma Our little dancer, we love you!!!

Mom & Dad

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Sophia & Alexia Draxler

We couldn’t be prouder of our beautiful girls...To watch you on stage just lights up our world!

All our love & kisses, Mommy, Papa, Briella, Mema & Grandpa

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Ariana J. Ormsby

Emeli Lopez

Dear Emeli, You always make us feel so proud of your talent.

Love Mom & Dad

Rebekah Lessner

To touch to move, to inspire, this is the true gift of dance.

Just keep believing in yourself.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Tony, Nate & Grandma To our dancerella...Congratulations! Watching you on stage is one of our greatest joys!! Love, Mom, Dad & Harry

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Sanai Patterson

We are so proud of you – Keep dancing to the top – We love you – Love, Daddy, Christol & Mommy – Grandma Kay, Grandma Lady

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Vianca Perez

Tatiana Perez

Congratulations on your second year!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Tati

Another great year of dancing. We’re so proud of you.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Vianca

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Zoila DeMoya

I’m so proud of you my little angel!

Keep being a star dancer! We love you Mama!

Dad, Brother, Mom

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Geromy Alcantara

Kiara Arroyo

Kiara, We love you...always believe in yourself and follow your dreams.

Stefanie Lantigua

Your smile illuminates our hearts.

To us, you will always be the brightest star!

Love, your family

Great job Stef, We are very proud of you!!

Love, Daddy, Mami, Steven

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Jordyn Cash May God bless you in everything you do, you make us so very proud of you & we love you very, very much!

Love, Daddy, Mommy and your Big Brother Joshua!

Kayla, Izabel & Melanie Barzola Congrats girls on a great year of dance!

We are very proud of each one of you!

Keep reaching for the stars!

We love you very much!

Love, Mami & Papi

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Tenia Bradley

Trinity Mickens

We love you our little shining star. Keep dancing.

Love family

Shania Ramos

Be your own hero.

Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Garnell and Tevin

Stay strong and never give up. I am proud of you.

Love, Mom

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Amaré Brinson

Dance your heart out Amaré. We love you!

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Mariah Martinez & Alyssa Martinez When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor.

It’s to enjoy each step along the way.

Dance your little hearts out girls.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Little Anthony

Ashley Tiglao

Victoria & Ashley Tiglao

Congratulations on your first year with the dance company.

Treasure the achievements and friendships.

We Love You!

We are super proud of you both. Always remember to have fun and try your best. We love you both very much!

Love, Dad & Mom

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Amanda Marie Nowakowski

We have been watching you perform for 15 years and thank you for the PROUDEST moments of our lives. May all your dreams come true! Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room! We love you!!!

Mommy, Daddy & Steven

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Keanna Clarke Congrats on yet another great year.

Love, Mom, Abuela & Grandma Angela

Andrew Robinson

Angelina Robinson

Droopy dancing comes natural to you, continue to be your natural self. With love, Mom, Natalia and the rest of the family

Angie, Angie you are a sunshine and a great dancer in the making. Love, Dad and the rest of the family

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Keanna, Andrew & Angelina

To our 3 stars, The joy you guys bring to our life is priceless.

With all the love in the world.

Mom, Dad, the entire family

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Sydney Nelson Dance to aspire.

Love, Mom & Dad

Brea Harris

Eva Pietruszka

Hard work pay off! Keep striving.

Love, Mommy, Antonia, Cheyenne & Dada!

Keep on dancing!! Love you! Mom & Dad

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Jeani Perez

Elena Rose Latiano

To our princess, you are our shining star!

May dancing always bring you the happiness & joy you give us when we see you on stage.

We love you to the moon & back!

Your Daddy & Mami.

To our “supergirl.” We are so amazed and proud of you!

May all your dreams come true.

Love, Mommy & Daddy and the Latiano Family XoXo

We love you too, your brothers Kiuny & Brandon

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Ella & Abigail Sullivan To our girls, We are so proud of you & love you very much! Keep smiling!

Love, Mama & Daddy XOXO

Hannah & Hope Holloway Nya Lexi Quirindongo

Wow, A’s all year and making dance company, we couldn’t be prouder!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

To our Dancing Darlings, We are extremely proud of you.

Love Mommy, Daddy & Davon

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Milan Brown

Shanna & Brianna Landestoy

My babies, every year we are more and more proud of the wonderful young ladies you are becoming. Keep up the amazing work. Daddy and I will always be here for you.

Love Always, Mommy & Daddy

Ashley Hernandez-Ucros

You are awesome Mi-Mi (Keep up the good work) We love you, Pop-Pop, MeMa, Mommy, Daddy & Auntie You are the best; keep dancing to the rhythm of the music.

Love, Mom, Abuela, Gabriel & Tia Osiris

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Ivy Wade

Congratulations to our princess. We love you forever and we like you for always.

Mucho Amor your family

Brenna Lynn Vazquez

America Vasquez

This is just the beginning Brenna. You shine like the stars above. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Brittney, Brielle & Brealyn

We love you chiquita.

Always, Mami, PapĂŽ, Angel, Beco & Choco

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Franchesca DelaCruz

Azhané Brown

To our shining star, We are so proud of you.

May God continue to bless you.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Ariana Campbell

Dance is the hidden language of my soul.

Love you so much, Mom & Dad

To our Lil’Magic, Your a beautiful, radiant, shining star.

Keep shining bright. Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Isabel Bertan

Walter Brown

We are very proud of you. Love you – Mom & Dad

Arianna Kathleen Flournoy

Our shining star, keep on dancing your little heart away. We love you!

Mommy, Baba, Adem & Aydin

Congratulations on your second year of dancing. We cannot tell you how proud we are of our precious gift from God. We love you always – Mommy, Daddy, Jonah & Grayson

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Khameryn Mariah Oliver

Keep dancing your heart out! We are so proud of you baby girl!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Katherine Garcia

Michelle Aguila

To our princess, We are so proud of you always.

May God bless you forever. Love, Dad Mom, & Family

You are the best thing that entered our lives.

Love, Mami & Papi

Alyssa, Elizabeth, Isabel

Thaise Gonzalez

My gifts from God, Words can’t express what we feel when we see you dancing.

We love you all! Mommy, Daddy, NeĂąa and R.J.

Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom & Dad

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Dance World Academy Dance Company to Tour London and Paris!

Members of our Dance World Academy Dance Company will embark on an amazing Sightseeing and Performance Tour of London and Paris this July! The students will visit the Harry Potter film set in London, the Royal Ballet , all of the famous London sites and get a chance to dance at the incredible Pineapple studios, one of the world's most prestigious dance centers! They will then travel to France where among other exciting adventures, they will visit the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dam Church and give a dance performance at Disneyland Paris! We can't wait to post many pictures in next year's yearbook of this wonderful trip! Stay tuned!

The following Dance Company members will be traveling with us for the exciting tour: Adeola Afonja

Nicole Greene

Elizabeth Bolado

Stephany Lockhart

Isabel Bolado

Amanda Majer

Jabree Charles

Janiya Mcwilliams

Keanna Clarke

Khameryn Oliver

Jasmine Corazon

Tali Pinkett

Julie Corazon

Jamell Rodriguez

Amy Domenack

Dana Tagliaferro

Martiza Domenack

Emily Valdes

Arianna Flournoy

Damani Van Rensalier

Isabella Galan

Brea Harris

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Dance World Academy Scholarship Winners 2013-2014 Dance World Academy offers a yearly scholarship audition for Dance Company members. The purpose of this audition is to learn skills and proper conduct when auditioning. In order to secure a job in the professional dance industry, students must learn how to audition for a dance job. Dance World Academy invites a professional dancer into the studio to conduct the audition. All scholarships are given in memory of Miss Farinella’s mother, Margie Farinella, who was the first Office Manager of Dance World Academy. She sadly passed away from Breast Cancer during the first year that our studio was open in 1979.

Congratulations to all participants in the Scholarship Auditions!

HERE ARE THE WINNERS: 7 - 8 Year Olds: 1st Place - Adeola Afonja ($50 To Summer Tuition) 2nd Place - Ivy Wade ($25 To Summer Tuition)

Jazz: 1st Place - Sarah Filipczuk ($50 To Summer Tuition) 2nd Place - Maya English ($25 To Summer Tuition)

9 + Year Olds: 1st Place - Isabella Galan ($50 To Summer Tuition) 2nd Place - Sydney Valentine ($50 To Summer Tuition)

Special Awards: Sarah Filipczuk Jamell Rodriguez

- Awesome Improvisation - Energetic Award!

_______________________________________ SPECIAL WINNERS 13 And Over: Overall: Damani Van Rensalier (1 Month Tuition Free)

7-8 Year Olds: Rebekah Lessner - Perky Performance & Strong Hips Isabel Bertan - Perfect Pirouette Preparation

Musical Theatre: 1st Place - Emily Valdes ($100 Off Tuition) 2nd Place - Jasmine Corazon ($50 To Summer Tuition)

9+ Elizabeth Bolado - Good Overall With Strong Ending Pose On 1 Foot Brea Harris - Best Smile

Contemporary: 1st Place - Malcolm Young ($100 Off Tuition) 2nd Place - Amanda Majer ($50 To Summer Tuition)

_______________________________________ 12 And Under: Musical Theatre: 1st Place - Doriana Lacitignola ($50 To Summer Tuition) 2nd Place - Jamell Rodriguez ($25 To Summer Tuition)

Jazz: 1st Place - Nicole Greene ($100 Off Tuition) 2nd Place - Syera Plitt ($50 To Summer Tuition) Special Awards: Mariah Martinez Stephanie Carleo Lanysha Wesby

Contemporary: 1st Place - Dana Tagliaferro ($50 To Summer Tuition) 2nd Place - Ariana Deleon ($25 To Summer Tuition)

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- Committed In Contemporary - Fantastic Focus - Sassy In Jazz

Concert Credits DIRECTOR ..................................................................Donna Farinella BACKSTAGE SUPERVISOR ....................................Debra J. Wolter BACKSTAGE COORDINATORS .............................Dance World Academy Faculty & Office Staff TECHNICAL CREW...................................................DV8 Productions Stuart Burrows - Production Manager COSTUME DESIGN...................................................Donna Farinella SPECIAL COSTUMES DESIGNED & EXECUTED BY......................................................Eva Gronowitz, Pilar Rivas, SETTINGS BY.............................................................Eva Gronowitz & Rosebrand Theatrical MUSIC AND SOUND EDITING BY........................Luna Sound VOICEOVER ...............................................................Ken Sharp THANKS TO THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS WHO VOLUNTEER TO HELP IN ANY WAY NEEDED AT THE CONCERT.

A Special Thanks to DV8 Productions, Paramus, New Jersey Stuart C. Burrows, Production Manager and his outstanding Technical Staff 201-652-0905

A Special Thank You Miss Farinella wishes to recognize and thank her husband Dan for his love, support and encouragement.

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A Letter From The Director

Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome to our 36th Dance Spectacular! Regardless of ability, age, shape or size, everyone can share a passion for dance! This has been our philosophy since the beginning and that is why we present a show where every student knows the choreography and is prepared for their performance. When the curtain closes, not only are our students better dancers but they are also better people! They have learned discipline, commitment to excellence and to be more confident. They have learned to persevere and have developed excellent teamwork skills. These values will last a lifetime, long after their dance recital is over!

I am so pleased and proud to present our students to you this evening in a wonderful celebration of dance! My staff and I are so excited to work with your beautiful children each week, inspiring them to be the best that they can be in the most beautiful art form of all time…dance! We believe that children and teens who dance are happy, focused, committed, proud, inspired, passionate, healthy, smart and confident! We as dance teachers believe we are not just teaching steps. Dance is a powerful art form that can heal our soul when we are hurting. It can help us forget when we are overwhelmed. It can inspire us to keep on going. It encourages us to work hard to achieve a goal so that we learn to follow through with our commitments.

Only a small percentage of young dancers will move on to a professional career, but the lessons learned in dance are lifelong lessons as students discover the results of their hard work and determination when their dances come together to delight you…..the audience members and parents! Nothing can move an audience quite like good dancing.

Each student in the show has worked hard and memorized their dance routines so they can share their joy and emotions with you. From our youngest preschooler to our most advanced student, each one will try to do their best for you, for their teachers, for their classmates and most importantly, for themselves. Movement makes us feel good! Doing our best makes us feel good! Put it all together and you get an enjoyable uplifting show that we know you will enjoy.

We encourage our students to work hard to make their performance a success, whether they dance once a week or every day. Each child feels an extremely important part of our show! By polishing their dances before they step onto the stage,

ON OUR COVER: “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” 2014 Dance World Academy – Dance Company BACK ROW (L TO R): Nicole Greene, Emily Valdes, Damani Van Rensalier, Malcolm Young, Amanda Majer, Amanda Nowakowski, Samantha McKoy MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Brealyn Vazquez, Cara Valencia, Jasmine Corazon, Angelina DeLeon, Stephanie Carleo, Syera Plitt, Mariah Martinez, Amy Domenack FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dana Tagliaferro, Sarah Filipczuk, Doriana Lacitignola, Sasha Zaldana, Lanysha Wesby, Maya English, Ariana DeLeon NOT PICTURED: Jennifer Esserry

our students feel more confident and enjoy the happiness and self satisfaction that comes from a job well done. Dancing may look easy, but believe me, it’s not. Memorizing the routine, executing correct dance technique, performing in time to the music, staying on the correct foot, keeping in the right formation while smiling can be truly challenging. Our students deserve a huge round of applause!

Each year, we strive to make a fun, beautiful and tasteful show that our students are proud to be in and that you, our audience can truly enjoy. Our show is produced with professional Broadway quality lighting and sound, creative costuming, and scenery. We strive to make our dances age appropriate in both content and ability level. We teach correct dance technique and incorporate the most up to date dance styles. Whether a student is dancing for fun, fame or a little of both, our dance programs provide wonderful educational benefits. Our program allows for self expression, an emotional outlet and exercise that educational researchers say can perk up a child’s mental processes making them better students in school. Our program teaches focus and discipline. Researchers have discovered that true self esteem is built through genuine accomplishments and praise that is truly earned!

THANK YOU PARENTS for being here with us today and for believing in Dance World Academy and the standard of excellence it represents. We know that you have sacrificed a lot to give your children a fine dance education. We appreciate your support of our program and the policies necessary to maintain our high standards. Your children are lucky and blessed to have such encouraging and supportive parents!

THANK YOU STUDENTS for your outstanding hard work and dedication. Thank you for understanding that when people care about you - they want the best from you. Thank you for giving us that. Our faculty is very proud of you and values the opportunity to be part of your life.

THANK YOU TO MY STAFF AND FACULTY for your true belief in excellence and your dedication in time and effort to achieve it! I am very fortunate to have you all in my life. You are truly amazing people who inspire me daily with your spirit, enthusiasm and encouraging words!

THANK YOU AUDIENCE for sharing this wonderful performance with us. It is hearing your applause that makes performing on stage such a unique and delightful experience.

Thank you to my incredible loving family, my wonderful husband who is ALWAYS there when I need him, my beautiful Dana who makes me smile every day, and my Sholpan who taught me to believe in miracles until you make them happen.

Enjoy the show!!

Donna Farinella Owner & Director Dance World Academy

2014 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

“SPACE JAM” BACK ROW (L TO R): Trinity Mickens, Diamond Williams, Sydney Nelson, Keanna Clarke, Stephany Lantigua, Isabel Bolado, Izabel Barzola MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Adeola Afonja, Ivy Wade, Rebecca Lessner, Emily Levitis, Elena Latiano, Arianna Campbell, Brea Harris FRONT ROW (L TO R): Isabel Bertan, Shanna Landestoy, Ariana Flournoy, Sydney Valentine, Isabella Galan, Elizabeth Bolado, Katherine Garcia

“MINION MAMBO” BACK ROW (L TO R): Ariana Flournoy, Arianna Campbell, Ashley Tiglao, Hannah Holloway, Ivy Wade, Rebecca Lessner

MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): America Vasquez, Sophia Draxler, Emeli Lopez, Kiara Arroyo, Nya Quirindongo, Mileny Ortiz, Hope Holloway FRONT ROW (L TO R): Gabriella Moreno, Isabel Bertan, Khameryn Oliver, Brianna Landestoy, Alyssa Martinez, Naomi Sosa

2014 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

“WHAT’S THE BUZZ?” BACK ROW (L TO R): Nicole Greene, Emily Valdes, Damani Van Rensalier, Malcolm Young, Amanda Majer, Amanda Nowakowski MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Samantha McKoy, Jasmine Corazon, Janiya McWilliams, Stephanie Carleo, Syera Plitt, Ariana DeLeon FRONT ROW (L TO R): Brealyn Vazquez, Sasha Zaldana, Cara Valencia, Mariah Martinez Not Pictured: Jennifer Esserry

“SPACE JAM” BACK ROW (L TO R): Jade Brooks, Michelle Birman, Weronika Lesniowska, Eva Pietruszka, Shania Ramos, Jamell Rodriguez, Annie Shannon MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Lanysha Wesby, Julie Corazon, Ana Medina, Haley Valdes, Samantha Popek, Victoria Esserry, Maya English FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dana Tagliaferro, Sara Filipczuk, Tali Pinkett, Elexa Nano, Doriana Lacitignola, Ariana DeLeon Not Pictured: Jabree Charles

Dance World Academy 334 Lakeview Avenue • Clifton, NJ 07011 (973) 772-4340 226 Main Avenue • Passaic Park, NJ 07055 (973) 778-1678 www.dwacademy.com

Proudly Presents

Dance Spectacular 2014

Saturday, June 28th - 12 noon and 6:00 pm Sunday, June 29th - 12 noon and 5:00 pm FELICIAN COLLEGE • LODI, NEW JERSEY