Dance World Academy 2015

2015 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Teaching Excellence and Achievement for 37 Years

“CAN’T HOLD US” Top row (L to R): Janiya McWilliams, Emily Valdes, Stephanie Carleo, Brianna Garcia, Eva Pietruszka, Shania Ramos, Michelle Birman, Ana Medina Middle row (L to R): Brealyn Vazquez, Lanysha Wesby, Jennifer Esserry, Amanda Majer, Malcolm Young, Syera Plitt, Julie Corazon, Victoria Esserry, Sarah Filipczuk Front row (L to R): Sasha Zaldana, Mariah Martinez, Cara Valencia, Damani Van Rensalier, Elexa Nano, Angelina DeLeon, Amy Domenack

“PIRATE’S LIFE” Top row (L to R): Doriana Lacitignola, Jade Brooks, Tali Pinkett, Weronika Lesniowska, Jamell Rodriguez, Samantha Popek, Jabree Charles Front row (L to R): Sydney Valentine, Shanna Landestoy, Isabella Galan, Ariana DeLeon, Maya English, Dana Tagliaferro, Adeola Afonja, Elena Latiano NOT PICTURED: Ella Sullivan

Dance World Academy

Proudly Presents

Dance Spectacular 2015 Friday, June 19th - 7:00 pm

334 Lakeview Avenue • Clifton, NJ 07011

Saturday, June 20th - 11:00 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm

(973) 772-4340 226 Main Avenue • Passaic Park, NJ 07055 (973) 778-1678

FELICIAN COLLEGE • LODI, NEW JERSEY

A Letter From The Director

Dear Parents and Friends, Wow! It’s our 37th Dance Spectacular! We are so proud of each and every student who has worked hard to perform for you today! Today’s performance is a celebration of dedication, commitment and a passion for the art of dance. So applaud with enthusiasm because each of dancers is truly a shining star!

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 and confidence! They have learned to persevere and have developed excellent teamwork skills. These values will last a lifetime, long after their dance recital is over!

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.

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,

ON OUR COVER: Members of the Dance World Academy Dance Company participated in a Performance/Sightseeing Tour of London and Paris last summer.

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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 with her goodness, and Sholpan who showed me that all things are possible with hard work and determination.

Enjoy the show!!

Donna Farinella Owner & Director Dance World Academy

2015 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company “ALADDIN GENIES” TOP ROW (L to R): Jabree Charles, Samantha Popek, Isabella Heyaime, Michelle Birman, Kwanasha Mosley, Weronika Lesniowska, Shania Ramos, Eva Pietruszka, Jamell Rodriguez, Jade Brooks FRONT ROW (L to R): Sydney Valentine, Aimee Decker, Victoria Jewula, Ana Medina, Victoria Esserry, Julie Corazon, Tali Pinkett, Elexa Nano, Isabella Galan

“TIMBER” TOP ROW (L to R): Trinity Mickens, Aimee Decker, Victoria Jewula, Sydney Nelson, Keanna Clarke, Isabella Heyaime, Stefanie Lantigua, Diamond Williams, Isabel Bolado, Izabel Barzola FRONT ROW (L to R): Brianna Landestoy, Elizabeth Bolado, Ivy Wade, Ariana Campbell, Emily Levitis, Brea Harris, Arianna Flournoy, Mileny Ortiz, Rebekah Lessner

“PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR” TOP ROW (L to R): Ashlyn McKenzie, Anna Itkin, Hope Holloway, Hannah Holloway, Nya Quirindongo, Gianna Hernandez, Kiara Arroyo, Karley Munoz, Ashley Tiglao FRONT ROW (L to R): Lori Ann Misko, Brianna Landestoy, Yvonne Allen, Emeli Lopez, Khameryn Oliver, Sophia Draxler, Brenna Vazquez, Alexa Ruiz, Angie Perez, Alyssa Bolado NOT PICTURED: Za’Myah Camacho, Alyssa Martinez

Donna Farinella

Owner-Director of Dance World Academy

Day Parade, Nickelodeon’s Don’t Just Sit There, and danced on the soap opera The Guiding Light. They have performed at Disney World on Disney’s televised Christmas Special. 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 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 “On the Town”, “The Illusionists”, “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 “The King and I”, “South Pacific,” “Thirteen,” “Batboy: The Musical,” “Altar Boyz” and “tick, tick … BOOM!” and “Newsies” and has currently been nominated for two Tony Awards and won for “Newsies”. 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” which performs at the prestigious Jacobs Pillow this summer. 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.

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. This past summer, the Dance Company performed in London and Paris!

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 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

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 Chief Executive Dance Teacher

Natalia Ejova

Executive Dance Teacher

Kathy Portello

Executive Dance Teacher

Mary Sanborn

Maritza Domenack Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

J.P. Ferreri

Carliah Henry

Lester Holmes

Yessenia Ledesma

Stephany Lockhart

Josette McWilliams

Amanda Nowakowski

Dance Teacher

Olivia O’Donnell Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Yuka Omori

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Rebecca Shaw-Gove Dance Teacher

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Natalie Ward Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Karen Sanchez De La Vega

Teaching Assistant

FA C U LT Y / S TA F F

Chief Executive Office Manager

Valerie Henry

Office Manager – Passaic Park

Brenda Livardo

Kathy Capobianco

Gladys De Jesus

Stephanie Gonzalez

Naty Padierna

Receptionist

Paul Weiner

Voice/Piano Teacher

Receptionist

Kimberly Jeter

Voice/Piano Teacher

GUEST TEACHERS:

Receptionist

Receptionist

Kaitlyn Azevedo

Student Teaching Assistant

Guest Teachers: Josh Assor, Billy Blanken, Ryan Carroll, K.C. Castellanos, Kurt Csolak, Amy Gardner, David Henry, Kelly Lacuin, Reggie Myers, Robin Passmore, Amy Semtak

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

B Y O U R 2 0 1 5 G R A D U AT I N G S E N I O R S

SUZANNE ALLAN: After spending 7 years at Dance World Academy I am pleased to say I have learned more than dances. I have learned the value of friendship, the importance of teamwork, and what the true definition of respect is. I would like to give a special thank you to all my teachers who taught me throughout the years. You have all impacted my life in various ways, and for that I am forever grateful. I will forever cherish Dance World Academy and the lessons I have learned throughout my many years.

SAMANTHA BOMBEL: I have learned so much in the 12 years I spent dancing at Dance World Academy.

I made friends that I will have for life, and grew with them throughout the years.

I also learned how to express myself using dance. I was forced to step out of my comfort zone, and perform my story on a stage for hundreds of people. Dance World Academy has shaped me to be a self expressive, hard working individual, and I am very fortunate to have spent so many years learning here.

WALTER BROWN: I was five years old when I walked through the doors of Dance World Academy, and it has been the best fourteen years of my life.

Dance World Academy has taught me how to become self confident, respect others, and that what I set my mind to, I can accomplish. My favorite part of being at Dance World Academy was getting to perform on stage and making people smile. I will truly miss dancing at Dance World Academy because everyone became like part of my family. I will take all of the love, dedication, discipline, and hard work that I have been taught at Dance World Academy and incorporate it into my future career in the military.

ALEAH BAILEY: When I was younger, dance was just a hobby. I failed to understand its significance. As I matured, dance became way more than just a craft. Dance class became an escape. It was the only place I could go and not worry about upcoming tests, SAT scores, drama, or my appearance. None of that mattered as I did time steps or Cincinnatis. Dance class became my outlet.

It was a place where I could clear my mind and relax.

Through dance, I’ve gained confidence, discipline, and social skills. Dance class has instilled many lessons in me that can be applied to various aspects of life. For instance, when learning a dance, whether I pick up the steps right away or not, the class still goes on. This has taught me that life doesn’t wait for anyone. Instead of giving up on the steps, I went home, practiced them, and returned the next week with those steps mastered. This has proven to myself that I have the ability to succeed at whatever I put my mind to. So, although life doesn’t wait for anyone, I am capable of catching up through persistence and hard work.

ERIN BANIAGA: My 11 years at Dance World Academy has taught me so much more than how to point my feet or how to hold my relevé longer. They have taught me to manage my time, respect different opinions, and to simply keep trying when things get difficult. I’ve learned that if I keep at something, I will eventually get the hang of it and eventually master it. It is amazing how these amazing teachers and staff were able to not only mentor me but make my experience unforgettable. As I move onto another chapter of my life, I will always hold the lessons and memories from Dance World Academy close to my heart.

STEPHANIE CARLEO: "If you can think about what you want in your mind, and make that your dominant thought, you will bring it into your life."

– Rhonda Byrne

Dance World Academy has not only given me the opportunity to dance, but has also shaped my character. I have learned to keep my mind open to every obstacle I meet, regardless of how difficult it may seem.

Pushing through hard times with patience and persistence will pay off in the end. My commitment to dance has involved sacrifice, but I can say that I have gained self pride in my ability to stick to a passion. I have also learned that failure is crucial to making progress, but the judgement of others should not diminish how you perceive yourself. Confidence and self acceptance are important to living a happy and successful life.

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KRISTEN PALERMO: Upon arrival to a dance class, one would think that all there is to learn are dance steps. However, Dance World Academy has taught me so much more than that.

Through dance, I have become more confident and open minded. These characteristics will stay with me for the rest of my life, and it’s all thanks to my experiences at Dance World Academy. Thank you to all my teachers for being so wonderful over the years. I will always cherish the memories that I have made here at Dance World Academy, as well as cherish all the friendships that I have encountered.

AMANDA MAJER: “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

My past 12 years of being a student at Dance World Academy have taught me more than just dance steps. I have learned the importance of determination, and that if I believe in myself I can achieve whatever I put my mind to. Most importantly, I have learned so much about myself, and with the help of the people I consider to be my second family, I have found confidence, inside and outside of the studio walls. I will carry with me all of the life lessons I have learned at Dance World Academy, along with countless amazing memories to last me a lifetime.

MASSIEL PERALTA-GARCIA: I’ve never been an outgoing person when it comes to speaking out, but at Dance World Academy, I learned to express myself through dance. I learned to take risks, fall, and try again. In life, falling is inevitable but getting back up and trying again is what leads to our success. Dance World Academy has taught me to never give up on myself no matter how difficult the obstacle in front of me might seem. I would like to thanks all the teachers at Dance World Academy who have helped me have an amazing and unforgettable experience in my ten years dancing.

MARIAH MARTINEZ: “Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is not mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself.” – Havelock Ellis

Throughout the years at Dance World Academy, I have learned many things.

Dance World has provided me with the coordination of using the mind and body, to create a movement unlike any other.

Dance World has formulated a creative and emotional outlet throughout my life, by allowing me to express myself through the act of dance. I have also learned to socially connect with many different personalities on and off the stage. Dance World has given me the opportunity to work with amazing dancers creating a family-like environment. I commend Dance World Academy for boosting my confidence level, and acknowledging that I have stage presence, beauty, and passion for dance.

BRIELLE REDDINGTON: During my 15 years attending Dance World Academy, I learned more than perfect turn out and how to do a rhythm time step. I learned that hard work and dedication will get you anywhere in life and allow you to do anything you set your mind to. Dance World Academy has taught me important life lessons, such as time management, practice makes perfect, and even different languages. I will never forgot all the people I have met during my time here and will always hold the moments I shared here close to my heart.

PAULETTE MONTEZA: “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.”

– Wayne W. Dyer

RONAISHA RUTH: “Dancing is the poetry of the foot.”

– John Dryden

At Dance World Academy, I've learned a lot more than just dance. Over the past 14 years, I've learned respect, dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and passion. I will take these skills every teacher and peer has taught me into the next chapter of my life. I thank Ms. Donna for always believing in me, as well as every teacher here at DWA. I will always cherish the memories made here in my heart.

Dedication, determination, and confidence, are all qualities Dance World Academy has taught me. All the wonderful teachers have instilled a certain mindset in me not only for dancing but in life, to push myself and never settling for less, anything can be achieved. I will never forget everything I learned and friendships I've made over the past 15 years. Dance World Academy is always a place to call home and I will never forget the opportunities this school has given me. DWA will always have a special place in my heart.

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DAMANI VAN RENSALIER: “Forget the risk, take the fall. If it’s what you want, then it’s worth it all.”

NYAMEKE SMITH: First, I would like to thank God for giving me the talent and ability to dance at Dance World Academy. Through my teachers I have learned that if you make mistakes, to still continue and learn from them. This will serve me well as I go into the “real world.” As I move onto my next chapter in life, I will always remember the memories, dancers, teachers and faculty, lessons all long with the lectures, and last but not least, my friends. I love you all, stay blessed!

Whether it was to be myself or to never be complacent, Dance World Academy has taught me many lessons that I will carry on with me through life. Ever since I was a young dancer taking my first steps in the studios, I've learned the importance of work ethic and drive to accomplish what it is I want to achieve. I was encouraged to take every opportunity that came upon me because, in the blink of an eye, they would soon be gone. It wasn't easy to believe in myself and be assertive in what I wanted, but Dance World helped me find the confidence that I needed to do so. Ambition, determination, and being assertive are just few of the many qualities I've gained during my time at Dance World Academy. Now I know that wherever life takes me, I know I will be ready.

MEY YOUNG TAY: For me, dance is a form of self-expression that provides the means for the creative mind to develop. This past year at Dance World Academy has taught me that in life, one must not hesitate to pursue one’s interests. I have learned that not everything in life is about the future. It is important to have goals and career aspirations, but one must also think about the everyday life and do things for one’s daily enjoyment. It is true that now that I head for college “the future” is my main concern, but I have learned this past year, that daily living is just as important.

NYEIRA WEBB: “To be creative means to be in love with life.”

Being a part of the Dance World Academy family for 14 years was such a wonderful experience! It has given me confidence and self-motivation. I am now someone who follows her heart. I am blessed. Thank you Dance World Academy for an incredible dance experience!

EMILY VALDES: “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.”

– John Dryden

KATHY YUNGAICELA: Dance World Academy has taught me so much. One thing for sure is "giving up" will never be the answer. And because of that I have learned how to be confident, determined, and responsible. These past 12 years at Dance World Academy truly impacted my life in the best way because I have came across many great dancers and have made such amazing friends. I'd like to thank Miss Donna and my teachers for never giving up on me but for pushing me harder to prove to myself that I'm capable of doing anything I put myself up for. I can honestly say that being a student at Dance World Academy was the best experience I ever had and that's something I will never forget.

For the past seven years, Dance World Academy has allowed me to explore my passions for the art of dance. I have grown as a performer and have learned to never put aside a dream no matter how daunting it may appear. Dance World Academy has not only given me the strength to pursue my dreams as a performer, it has empowered me to reach beyond the boundaries of my comfort zone and discover new aspects of my life I would have never seen without the help of all my teachers. I will take with me a sense of perseverance that I am extremely grateful to have learned in the studios of Dance World Academy.

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 Dance World Academy alumni from the class of 2013 and has been dancing since the age of five. He is currently a junior Dance major at Montclair State University, where he hopes to perform across the world and teach his future students the values of dance education. Daniel has performed in numerous works by well known choreographers, such as Antony Tudor, Jose Limon, and Larry Keigwin. He is currently a Hearts of Men Ensemble company member and has performed at various venues such as the Martha Graham Studios, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher, American College Dance Association (ACDA) and the Joyce Theater. Daniel is very excited to be returning as the Master of Ceremonies for his second year and congratulates Miss Donna, faculty, stage crew, and performers for another fantastic year at Dance World Academy.

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

TOP ROW (L to R): Lizbeth Vega, Jaelynn Espinal, Mikayla Tolentino, Danica Mateo, Abigail Victoria, Livia Bevec BOTTOM ROW (L to R): Adrionna Muraglia, Sophia Cortese, Kamryn Deguia, Cassandra George, Victoria Galan, Mikalah Pineyro, Victoria Tiglao Not pictured: Samantha Storzillo

Dance World Academy Rocks!

PRAISE FROM PARENTS After watching our dancers perform, I just want to say DWA almost had me in tears last night. These dancers did amazing.

They left their hearts on that stage and I never get tired of watching them. Donna Farinella, you, Miss Debbie and your wonderful staff always surprise us with the A+++ work that you put out there.......

OUR KIDS ARE SOOOOO AMAZING & SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What world? DANCE WORLD!!!!!!!!

Yaniesa Arroyo-Martinez PROUD DANCE WORLD ACADEMY PARENT

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PRAISE FROM DANCE TEACHERS Donna Farinella and DWA Faculty, you should be so proud of all your well-earned successes, wins, awards, shows, past and present. Your outstanding talent, vision, discipline and dedication have withstood the test of time, a very rare and challenging task, and quite a legacy!

I am proud to be working with you this year!

Congratulations on another great performance!

Lester Holmes MASTER TEACHER AND CHOREOGRAPHER

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 entertainment 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

226 Main Avenue • Passaic Park, NJ 07055 (973) 778-1678

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

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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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D ANC E W OR L D A CA D E M Y

Dance Company 2015

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, Germany, London and Paris!

Our Dance Company is led by our Director, Donna Farinella and our Chief Executive Dance Teacher, Debra J. Wolter. The many other fabulous DWA Faculty members who work with our Dance Company are Yessenia Ledesma, Natalie Ward, Maritza Domenack, Lester Holmes, J.P. Ferreri, Stephany Lockhart, Natalia Ejova, and Yuka Omori. Thank you for inspiring our students to excellence!

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

Dance World Academy Dance Company Adeola Afonja Yvonne Allen Kiara Arroyo Izabel Barzola Alyssa Bolado Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Jade Brooks Michelle Birman Za’Myah Camacho Ariana Campbell Stephanie Carleo Jabree Charles Keanna Clarke Julie Corazon Aimee Decker Angelina DeLeon Ariana DeLeon Amy Domenack Sophia Draxler Maya English

Jennifer Esserry Victoria Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Arianna Flournoy Isabella Galan Brianna Garcia Brea Harris Gianna Hernandez Isabella Heyaime Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Anna Itkin Doriana Lacitignola Victoria Jewula Brianna Landestoy Shanna Landestoy Stephanie Lantigua Elena Latiano Weronika Lesniowska Rebekah Lessner

Emily Levitis Emeli Lopez Amanda Majer Alyssa Martinez Mariah Martinez Ashlyn McKenzie Janiya McWilliams Ana Maria Medina Trinity Mickens Loriann Misko Gabriella Moreno Kwanasha Mosley Karley Munoz Elexa Nano Sydney Nelson Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Angie Perez Eva Pietruszka Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek 9

Syera Plitt Nya Quirindongo Shania Ramos Jamell Rodriguez Alexa Ruiz Ella Sullivan Dana Tagliaferro Ashley Tiglao Emily Valdes Cara Valencia Sydney Valentine Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Brenna Vazquez Ivy Wade Lanysha Wesby Diamond Williams Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

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Dana Marjorie Tagliaferro

We are proud of you! May all your dreams come true on and off the stage.

Love, Grandma, Auntie Marguerite and Auntie Viginia

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Dana Marjorie Tagliaferro

“It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.” – Shanna LaFleur We are so proud of the young artist you are becoming! Stay the sweet and humble young lady that you are! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Sholpan

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Sasha Zaldana

Sydney Valentine

Sasha, dance for yourself. If someone understands, good.

If not, then no matter, go right on doing what you love.

Love you, Dad, Mom, Omar & Grandma

Sydney, you are so special to us. We are amazed by what you have accomplished.

Love, Daddy, Mommy & Wyatt

Yvonne & Tiana Marie Allen

Shanna & Brianna Landestoy

If you can dream it, you can be it.

Love, Mommy

Each year we see you both grow up and we become more and more proud of you guys. We love you so much.

Keep up the amazing work.

Love, Mom & Dad

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Amanda Majer

“Dancing with your feet is one thing, but dancing with your heart is another.� We have witnessed your passion for dance from the very first dance class through your senior recital. This is not the end but just another beginning. Your perseverance, determination, and ambition will take you wherever you want to go. Let your passion lead the way.

Congratulations on 12 years of dance at D.W.A. We’re so proud of you.

With love, Mom, Dad, Vanessa and Angelina

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Sequoia Livardo Dumaine

Ariana de Leon

Your hard work and dedication to dance has made you “The Greatest Star�! We are so proud of you! We love you!

Dad, Mom & Ate

Angelina de Leon

Congratulations on your first year of dance!

We are so proud! Our good ship lollipop!

Love, Mom & Dad

16

Your truest expression is in dance and in music. Your body does not lie. It touches, moves and inspires us. We love you and thank you for being beautiful inside and out.

Dad, Mom & Ariana

Adeola Elizabeth Afonja

Weronika Lesniowska

We are so proud of you.

Mom, Dad & Sara

Victoria Nicole Esserry

So proud of you our shining star. You are a blessing to us all.

We love you! Wishing you the very best in years to come.

Dad, Mom, Odun & Ade

We are so proud of you! Keep reaching for the stars.

Love, Daddy, Mommy & Christopher

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Emily Levitis

Angie Perez

We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom & Dad

Emeli Lopez

“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.� We love you! Dance and be happy!

Mom, Dad & Michael

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Dear Emeli, you always make us proud.

We love you, Dad, Mom and Jeffrey

Franchesca DelaCruz

We wish you the best. We are very proud of you. Keep moving forward.

Love, Mom, Dad, Marieliza, Evelin, Angele & Alexander We love you forever.

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Marcela Garcia

Amy Domenack

Amy, you are fabulous! We are so proud of you.

Enjoy your time left at Dance World.

Love, Mami, Papi, Maritza & Tia

Sarah Filipczuk

Congratulations on another amazing year!

Love, Mama, Tata, Daniel & Michelle

With all our love for our beautiful girl!!

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Emily I. Valdes

We are extremely proud of your dancing achievements and how you have grown as a dancer in the past 15 years. We enjoyed watching your stage persona and will be missed. You are truly blessed with talent and will continue succeeding as you journey through your next phase of life. Your career goals will be met and become a reality. Congrats to our dear graduate!

Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew & Grandma’s

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Anna Itkin

Melany Nu単ez Torres

There are shortcuts to happiness. Dancing is one of them.

Congratulations on your third year of dancing.

We are so proud of our little sailor.

Love, Mom, Dad & family

Congratulations on another fun filled year with the DWA Dance Company. We are super proud of you both. We love you!

Love, Daddy and Mommy

When you dance your smile lights up the stage.

You are a joy to watch! We love you.

Mom, Dad & Melissa

Ashley & Victoria Tiglao

Jennifer Lynn Esserry

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Stephanie Carleo

Beautiful memories made, more to come as the future is as bright as your smile. We love you always, Dad, Mom and Tommy

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Amaré Brinson

Ronaisha Ruth

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

Ariana Campbell

You’re a star!

Love, Mom, Dad, Mema & Auntie Raine

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To our Lil’ Magic, you are Heaven sent.

You are beautiful and radiant in every way.

Keep shining like the superstar that you are.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Mariah Martinez

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined.” Mariah, we are so proud to call you our daughter. You’ve grown so beautifully. Dance on the stage the last time the way you did your first time.

Love, Mom, Dad, Alyssa & Anthony Jr.

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Cara Isabela Valencia

Inspire and learn. Be a student to the world around you.

Never be satisfied with being comfortable. Always look for a better version of yourself. Remain humble – Kuya Paco

Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is not a mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself. Continue dancing from your heart and breathe life into our world!

Dad and Mom

Master Malcolm Miles Young

With God’s grace you continue to excel and amaze. Always remember to keep Him first!

We are very proud of you.

Love always, Isaiah, Mom and Dad

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Syera Plitt

Tali A’Jae Pinkett

Continue to be the beautiful dancer & person you are.

We are proud of you!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Michelle Birman

Congrats on your 4th year in Dance Company! Words cannot describe how proud we are of you! Keep working hard and we love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah & Daniel

You are simply the best!

Love, Mom & Dad

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Deijah S.P. Kelly

Alyssa Salen

Deijah, we enjoy watching you dance for so many years.

So now jump for joy because God loves you and we do, too.

Dance, baby, dance!

Love, Mom, Dad, Family & Friends

We love you so much! Reach for the stars every day!

Love, Mom & Dad

You will always be our star.

Love, Mommy & Justin

Payton, you’re the star in our life!

We love you!

Eva E. Garcia

Payton J. Butler

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Damani Van Rensalier

For 13 years we have watched you blossom into the amazing dancer you have become. Continue to keep the faith and know that your “steps� have been ordered by the Lord. We are so proud of you!

Love, Daddy, Mommy, D.A. & Ebony

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Nahioly Margarita Almonte

Genesis Landestoy

You have become such a beautiful ballerina. With your elegance and grace, you will go far in your future.

We love you, our sweet princess.

Love, Mom, Dad, and your big sister

Love of our lives. Genesis, the sky is your limit and your family will always be by your side to help you reach your goals. We love you from here to the moon and the stars.

Love always, Litzka & Ramon

Milania Perdomo

Jamell Rodriguez

My favorite dancer, we are so proud of you!

We love you.

Love Daddy, Mom, Arvin and Jamille We love you, princess.

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Julie Corazon

To our beautiful daughter Thank you for bringing joy to our life. Keep dancing, keep shining and keep smiling.

Love, Mom, Dad, Alex & Jasmine

31

Sameka Watts

We are proud of you. Keep reaching for the stars and give your best.

Everything you do, remember you can do all things through Christ. You are one in a million. We love you and will always be in support of your dreams.

Love you, our sweet precious princess.

Love Mom, Dad, Kareen, Kamilah, Ken and Kemar

Emily Rosa

JabrĂŠe Kyara Charles

You are our little Angel and no matter how many years pass, you will always be our little Angel. With faith, courage and determination, you will succeed in life.

Love, Mom, Dad & Miguelangel

Anything worth having takes hard work.

Keep pushing towards your dream.

Love you always, Mommy

32

Maya Kiara English

Maya, we thank God for blessing us with such an amazing young lady. Remember, keep God first, with Him all things are possible.

Reach for the stars, the sky is the limit.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Jenny, Omar, Alex, Aaron, Madisyn, Ma, Grandpa, Grandma English and the Robinson Family

Brianna Maylei Garcia

We are so proud of you for following your passion and love for dance. Hope your dreams come true. Love you, Mom, Dad, Natalie & Grandma

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Elexa N. Nano Elexa, I am so proud of you!

You are the light of my life.

Keep dancing!

Love, Mom & Family

Jeremy Belfills

Sarah Familia

Jeremy, you make us so proud.

Love, Mom

Congratulations. We are so proud of you. You are our star.

We love you above all things.

Dad, Mom, Brother, family and friends

34

Brooke Carney

We are so proud of you! ™ always, Mommy, Daddy, Emmett & Mackenzie

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Natalia Bethencourt

Ella Sullivan

Keep smiling! You inspire us all!

Love Mama, Daddy & Abby

Ella & Abby Sullivan

We are so proud of your determination and strength to keep on dancing. Always strive to reach your goals and remember that we always have your back.

Love, Mom, Dad and Brian

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To our dancing girls – We love to watch you dance!

Love, Mama, Daddy & all the Grandparents xxx

Alexia A. Cacciola

Daniella M. Zamora

You are our beautiful star!!! We love you.

Congratulations on your first recital.

We are so proud of you.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

37

Shania Ramos

Hilda Tejeda

Hilda, always keep your dreams alive and God will be by your side. We love you.

Mom and Dad

Amaya J. DeBerry

You are one in a million.

To watch you dance is such an experience! Keep shining.

Love you, Mom

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Amaya, we have watched you grow into a beautiful young lady, and we are more and more proud of you each day.

Keep dancing with your heart! ™ With Love, Mom, Dad & Shanei

Lanysha B. Wesby

Congratulations on another great year of dancing. You are our sunshine! May God continue to keep you.

Love you always, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Great Grandma, Godmother, Godpoppi and Family ™ ™ ™ WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ™ ™ ™

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Samantha Quispe

Jordan Verree Herard

We are so very proud of you and your continued love for dance.

Congratulations on completing your 6th year. We love you!!!

Mommy, Joshua, and Noah

Allison Pena

Samantha, my beautiful princess.

Love, Dad & Mom

Congratulations on your first year of dancing school.

Love, Mom and Dad

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Gabriella V. Fabré-Rolo´n

Jade McKinney-Brooks

Congratulations on another great year!

Love you, Mommy, Daddy & Amber

Kaitlin Azevedo

Congratulations on your many dance accomplishments!

It is so wonderful to watch you grow as a dancer!

Love, Mom, Dad and Kristina

Children are happy because they don’t have a file in their minds called “All the things that could go wrong.”

Your positivity is contagious. We love you.

Mommy, Papi, Vic, Bren and Evan

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Yarizabeth R. Fatal

We are so proud of you as a dancer.

You are a bright shining star.

Corinne Castro

Kayla Proano

Congratulations, Corinne! I knew you were born to be a star! We love you dearly, and show your move.

Love Mommy and Daddy

Kayla, Keep working hard in dance. We love you.

Mom & Dad

42

Ambar Jamille Garcia Castro

My beautiful star, in the 9 years at Dance World Academy, we have seen you grow and mature.

To the family, you are an unbelievable dancer. Keep shining!

Father Genys, Mother Yuberki, your brother Argenys and Angel, Grandma Minerva, Tia Sarah, Sarita and Arturito

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Karley Munoz

Brianna Cox

You make everything about life sweeter than all the candy in the world.

Congratulations on another amazing year. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. God bless you!

Love always, Mom & Dad

Dance like there is no tomorrow.

Love, family

You are our dancing star... there is no one just like you... you are very special.

Love Mom, Dad, Emily & Casey

Trinity Mickens

Sarah MacVicar

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Samantha Rosado

We love you. You are growing and doing a great job.

Love, Mommy, Daddy & Family

45

Kassandra Acosta

Elizabeth Macmillan

Elizabeth – we love you very much and are so very proud of you. You are our angel!

Love, Mom & Dad

Jenna Papocchia

We love you, our beautiful princess forever, and nothing can change that.

Love, Mom and Dad

46

Keep dancing! Keep dreaming! Reach for the stars!

Love you, Mom & Dad

Tryn’atee & Jaslene To our lollipop girls.

We are so proud of you.

Love, Your family.

Tryn’atee

Jaslene Lugo

One of a kind princess

Congratulations on your first year dancing.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Gianna Leah Valdes

Camila Chavez

We’re all so proud of you.

LaylaLyn Torres

It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.

You my darling, are an artist! We are so proud of you.

We love you!

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You’re our superstar! We’re extremely proud of all your effort & hard work.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Gianna Marie Ramos

Anjelyna Reyes

Congratulations on another successful year.

You are the star, keep on shining...

Love always, Daddy and Melissa

Makayla McKinney

Congratulations on your first year of dance!

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Keep reaching for the stars, beautiful!

You make me so proud. Love always, Mommy – your best friend

Nayah Reagans

Ariana Siddiqui

To our sunshine, reach for the stars!!

Love, Sabrina, Aleena, Mom and Daddy

Olivia Catherine Walker

We are proud of you and so blessed to have a daughter with the talent to make people smile.

Love, Mami & Daddy

50

Break a leg, Olivia.

With love, Mommy, Daddy, Allie and Spring

Jamie & Jillian Kivelier

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

Love, Mami, Papi, Victoria & family

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Milani ZaElle Jiminian

Arianna K. Flournoy

To our shining star that always lights up the stage.

We are proud of you. Keep up the hard work and dedication!

Giana K. Hernandez

Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land among the stars. Dance like nobody’s watching.

Your biggest fans, Mom & Dad

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We are so proud of you, Giana!

Keep on dancing!

Jennifer Juarez

You are shining like a star, keep dancing and make us proud.

We all love you, Mom, Dad and family

Cassandra & Arianna George

“You will soar – become a swan, a beauty, a firebird for sure.” – Misty Copeland You are truly our firebird. Your majestic and beautiful way of being shows when you dance. Congratulations on your amazing recital. We are all so grateful for you both.

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Nyameke Patrice Smith

Loriann Misko

You are becoming an amazing dancer! We love you!

Addison McGee

Congratulations Nya. With of all our love, Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Godparents and big brothers

We are so proud of you. Reach for the stars!

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Victoria Ann Galan

Isabella Marie Galan

Your beautiful smile always brightens up our day!

We love you so much!!

Mommy, Daddy & Isabella

Our little Miss Broadway, Always dance from your heart!

We love you, Mom, Dad & Victoria

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Simfany Faircloth

Nya Lexi Quirindongo

Keep following your dreams.

You are what keeps our hearts beating!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Ashley M. Lopez

Be your own kind of beautiful.

Love Mom, Dad, Ma, Leon, Papa and Great Great

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Congratulations, my dear Ashley. You are the best. Keep going: Love you. From: Dad, Mom, brother, Grandmas, uncles & cousins. We are all proud of you!!

Halle Nicholson

Destiny S. Rivera

Shine bright like a diamond.

Love, Mommy, Daddy and JR.

Selene Bella Gomez

Halle my princess, another year of dance.

May the Lord continue to bless you.

With all my love, Mommy Jean & Khal We adore you XOXO! To our princess, you’re beautiful and we are so proud of you.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Milan Shepherd

You are my dancing princess.

May God continue to bless you with this gift.

I love you most! XO Mommy

Emery Anne Senosin

Abby Rascher

Your passion to dance is amazing.

Congratulations on your 6th annual recital!

Love, Mom, Dad and Ate Ieya

Pointed toes and pretty twirls. We’re so proud of our tiny dancer! Shake it off and continue to shine!

Hugs and Kisses, Daddy, Mommy and Trevor

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Michelle Aguila Goldnick

Aleksandra & Natalia Szymanska

Love you, Mom and Dad

Jaelynn Espinal

You make me so proud! Keep up the good work.

Year after year, you continue to grow as a dancer and continue to make us smile. Keey going strong. Love you.

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FRIDAY – JUNE 19, 2015 – 7:00 PM COME AND CRUISE WITH DANCE WORLD ACADEMY OPENING OF SHOW – MC WELCOME ABOARD – “Anything Goes”............................................................................................ Group 1 LET’S TAKE A DANCE LESSON – “Timber” .................................................................................. Group 31 SAIL AWAY PARTY – “Sea Cruise” ........................................................................................................ Group 2 A VISIT TO THE KIDS CLUB – “Kids Club” ...................................................................................... Group 6 “Good Ship Lollipop”.................................................................................................................... Group 3 “Codfish Ball”................................................................................................................................ Group 5 “Under The Sea”............................................................................................................................ Group 4 TIME FOR THE DANCE PARTY – “Don’t Stop The Party” .............................................................. Group 8 ISLAND MEDLEY – “Hot Hot Hot”.................................................................................................... Group 10 “Jump In The Line” ..................................................................................................................... Group 11 ON BOARD CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – “Le Corsaire” ......................................................... Group 7 IT’S KIDS PARTY TIME – “Happy Faces & Happy Feet”................................................................. Group 12 LET’S SHOP – “Shop Around”............................................................................................................. Group 16 A VISIT TO THE ART GALLERY—“Dolls On A Shelf”................................................................... Group 17 SAILOR SHENANIGANS – “Symphony of the Seas” ....................................................................... Group 19 SURPRISE ATTACK – “Pirate’s Life” ................................................................................................. Group 18 IT’S A BEACH PARTY – “Surfs Crazy” .............................................................................................. Group 21 “Surfs Up”.................................................................................................................................... Group 20 A STOP AT THE PIANO BAR – “Le Jazz Hot” .................................................................................. Group 15 LOOKING FOR ROMANCE – “The Chain”....................................................................................... Group 22 MOVIE NIGHT – “Penguins of Madagascar” ..................................................................................... Group 23 CONNECTING WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – “Unconditionally” ................................................ Group 25 LET’S MAKE MEMORIES – Senior Graduation – Class of 2015 TIME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT – “Can’t Hold Us”................................................................ Group 26 ENJOYING THE OCEAN – “Caribbean Blue”................................................................................... Group 27 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT – “Sleeping Beauty Waltz”....................................................... Group 28 “Snow White Medley” ................................................................................................................ Group 29 “Cinderella Medley”.................................................................................................................... Group 37 A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY – “The Orphan Train”............................................................................ Group 24 FORMAL NIGHT – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” .......................................................................................... Group 30 A VISIT TO THE CASINO – “Luck Be A Lady” ................................................................................ Group 32 STAGE SHOW TIME – “Aladdin Medley” ......................................................................................... Group 33 FINALE

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SATURDAY – JUNE 20, 2015 – 11:00 AM COME AND CRUISE WITH DANCE WORLD ACADEMY OPENING OF SHOW – MC WELCOME ABOARD – “Anything Goes”............................................................................................ Group 1 LET’S TAKE A DANCE LESSON – “Timber” ................................................................................... Group 31 A VISIT TO THE KIDS CLUB – “Kids Club” ...................................................................................... Group 6 “Good Ship Lollipop”.................................................................................................................... Group 3 “Under The Sea”............................................................................................................................ Group 4 TIME FOR THE DANCE PARTY – “Don’t Stop The Party” .............................................................. Group 8 FUN IN THE SUN – “Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” .................................................................................. Group 9 DANCING ON DECK - SENIOR FAREWELL – “All About That Bass”............................ Mariah Martinez ISLAND MEDLEY – “Hot Hot Hot”.................................................................................................... Group 10 “Jump In The Line” ..................................................................................................................... Group 11 ON BOARD CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – “Le Corsaire” ......................................................... Group 7 IT’S KIDS PARTY TIME – “Happy Faces & Happy Feet”................................................................. Group 12 “Ice Cream Dream” ..................................................................................................................... Group 13 PLEASING BUFFETS – “I Can Cook”............................................................................................... Group 14 A STOP AT THE PIANO BAR – “Le Jazz Hot” .................................................................................. Group 15 LET’S SHOP – “Shop Around”............................................................................................................. Group 16 A VISIT TO THE ART GALLERY—“Dolls On A Shelf”................................................................... Group 17 SAILOR SHENANIGANS – “Symphony of the Seas” ....................................................................... Group 19 SURPRISE ATTACK – “Pirate’s Life” ................................................................................................. Group 18 IT’S A BEACH PARTY – “Surfs Crazy” .............................................................................................. Group 21 “Surfs Up”.................................................................................................................................... Group 20 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – “Jetting” ............................................................................................. Group 35 MOVIE NIGHT – “Penguins of Madagascar” ..................................................................................... Group 23 JOIN OUR CIRCUS WORKSHOP – “ EFX” ..................................................................................... Group 34 LET’S MAKE MEMORIES – Senior Graduation – Class of 2015 TIME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT – “Can’t Hold Us”................................................................ Group 26 ENJOYING THE OCEAN – “Caribbean Blue”................................................................................... Group 27 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT – “Sleeping Beauty Waltz”....................................................... Group 28 “Snow White Medley” ................................................................................................................ Group 29 “Cinderella Medley”.................................................................................................................... Group 37 A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY – “The Orphan Train”............................................................................ Group 24 FORMAL NIGHT – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” .......................................................................................... Group 30 A VISIT TO THE CASINO – “Luck Be A Lady” ................................................................................ Group 32 STAGE SHOW TIME – “Aladdin Medley” ......................................................................................... Group 33 FINALE 61

SATURDAY – JUNE 20, 2015 – 3:00 PM COME AND CRUISE WITH DANCE WORLD ACADEMY

OPENING OF SHOW – MC WELCOME ABOARD – “Anything Goes”............................................................................................ Group 1 LET’S TAKE A DANCE LESSON – “Timber” ................................................................................... Group 31 SAIL AWAY PARTY – “Sea Cruise” ........................................................................................................ Group 2 A VISIT TO THE KIDS CLUB – “Kids Club” ...................................................................................... Group 6 “Good Ship Lollipop”.................................................................................................................... Group 3 “Codfish Ball”................................................................................................................................ Group 5 “Under The Sea”............................................................................................................................ Group 4 TIME FOR THE DANCE PARTY – “Don’t Stop The Party” .............................................................. Group 8 DANCING ON DECK – SENIOR FAREWELL – “Feeling Good”...................................... Stephanie Carleo “When You’re Good to Mama”……………………........................................................... Emily Valdes A CHANCE TO RELAX AT THE SPA – “Awakening”...................................................................... Group 36 ISLAND MEDLEY – “Hot Hot Hot” .................................................................................................... Group 10 “Jump In The Line” ..................................................................................................................... Group 11 ON BOARD CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – “Le Corsaire” ......................................................... Group 7 IT’S KIDS PARTY TIME – “Ice Cream Dream” ................................................................................. Group 13 PLEASING BUFFETS – “I Can Cook”............................................................................................... Group 14 LET’S SHOP – “Shop Around”............................................................................................................. Group 16 A VISIT TO THE ART GALLERY—“Dolls On A Shelf”................................................................... Group 17 SAILOR SHENANIGANS – “Symphony of the Seas” ....................................................................... Group 19 SURPRISE ATTACK – “Pirate’s Life” ................................................................................................. Group 18 IT’S A BEACH PARTY – “Surfs Crazy” .............................................................................................. Group 21 “Surfs Up”.................................................................................................................................... Group 20 LOOKING FOR ROMANCE – “The Chain”....................................................................................... Group 22 A STOP AT THE PIANO BAR – “Le Jazz Hot” .................................................................................. Group 15 MOVIE NIGHT – “Penguins of Madagascar” ..................................................................................... Group 23 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – “Jetting” ............................................................................................. Group 35 CONNECTING WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – “Unconditionally” ................................................ Group 25 LET’S MAKE MEMORIES – Senior Graduation – Class of 2015 TIME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT – “Can’t Hold Us”................................................................ Group 26 ENJOYING THE OCEAN – “Caribbean Blue”................................................................................... Group 27 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT – “Sleeping Beauty Waltz”....................................................... Group 28 “Snow White Medley” ................................................................................................................ Group 29 “Cinderella Medley”.................................................................................................................... Group 37 A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY – “The Orphan Train”............................................................................ Group 24 FORMAL NIGHT – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” .......................................................................................... Group 30 A VISIT TO THE CASINO – “Luck Be A Lady” ................................................................................ Group 32 STAGE SHOW TIME – “Aladdin Medley” ......................................................................................... Group 33 FINALE 62

SATURDAY – JUNE 20, 2015 – 7:00 PM COME AND CRUISE WITH DANCE WORLD ACADEMY

OPENING OF SHOW – MC WELCOME ABOARD – “Anything Goes”............................................................................................ Group 1 LET’S TAKE A DANCE LESSON – “Timber” ................................................................................... Group 31 SAIL AWAY PARTY – “Sea Cruise” ........................................................................................................ Group 2 A VISIT TO THE KIDS CLUB – “Kids Club” ...................................................................................... Group 6 “Good Ship Lollipop”.................................................................................................................... Group 3 “Codfish Ball”................................................................................................................................ Group 5 “Under The Sea”............................................................................................................................ Group 4 TIME FOR THE DANCE PARTY – “Don’t Stop The Party” .............................................................. Group 8 FUN IN THE SUN – “Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” .................................................................................. Group 9 DANCING ON DECK – SENIOR FAREWELL – “Lantern Lit” .............................................. Amanda Majer “Drive”.................................................................................................................... Damani Van Rensalier JOIN OUR CIRCUS WORKSHOP – “ EFX”...................................................................................... Group 34 ISLAND MEDLEY – “Hot Hot Hot”.................................................................................................... Group 10 “Jump In The Line” ..................................................................................................................... Group 11 ON BOARD CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – “Le Corsaire” ......................................................... Group 7 PLEASING BUFFETS – “I Can Cook”............................................................................................... Group 14 LET’S SHOP – “Shop Around”............................................................................................................. Group 16 A VISIT TO THE ART GALLERY—“Dolls On A Shelf”................................................................... Group 17 SAILOR SHENANIGANS – “Symphony of the Seas” ....................................................................... Group 19 SURPRISE ATTACK – “Pirate’s Life” ................................................................................................. Group 18 IT’S A BEACH PARTY – “Surfs Crazy” .............................................................................................. Group 21 “Surfs Up”.................................................................................................................................... Group 20 LOOKING FOR ROMANCE – “The Chain”....................................................................................... Group 22 A STOP AT THE PIANO BAR – “Le Jazz Hot” .................................................................................. Group 15 MOVIE NIGHT – “Penguins of Madagascar” ..................................................................................... Group 23 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – “Jetting” ............................................................................................. Group 35 CONNECTING WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – “Unconditionally” ................................................ Group 25 LET’S MAKE MEMORIES – Senior Graduation – Class of 2015 TIME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT – “Can’t Hold Us”................................................................ Group 26 ENJOYING THE OCEAN – “Caribbean Blue”................................................................................... Group 27 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT – “Sleeping Beauty Waltz”........................................................Group 28 “Snow White Medley” ................................................................................................................ Group 29 “Cinderella Medley”.................................................................................................................... Group 37 A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY – “The Orphan Train”............................................................................ Group 24 FORMAL NIGHT – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” .......................................................................................... Group 30 A CHANCE TO RELAX AT THE SPA – “Awakening”...................................................................... Group 36 A VISIT TO THE CASINO – “Luck Be A Lady” ................................................................................ Group 32 STAGE SHOW TIME – “Aladdin Medley” ......................................................................................... Group 33 FINALE 63

Stephanie Carleo Angelina De Leon Ariana De Leon Amy Domenack Maya English Jennifer Esserry

GROUP #1 2015 FIRST PLACE TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, JP Ferreri and Debra J. Wolter

Tiana Marie Allen Camila Chavez Gabriella Fabre-Rolon Yarizabeth Fatal Daniela Gomez-Rengifo

Sarah Filipczuk Brianna Garcia Doriana Lacitignola Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez Ana Medina

Syera Plitt Dana Tagliaferro Emily Valdes Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez

Lanysha Wesby Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

Brianna Gonzalez Milani Jiminian Isabella Jones Vanessa Ochoa Jaslene Ortiz

Jenna Papocchia Vianca Perez Annabella Price Tiana Reese Milan Shepherd

Arihanna Velez

GROUP #2 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 19th Only)

Adesola Afonja Layla Ascensio Kiara Carrera Kayla Castagno

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Viviana Paez Isabella Hosseiny Angie Perez Anna Monaghan Tamia Porcha Isabella Muniz Alyssa Joy Rodriguez Olivia Muniz

Milan Brown Jaliyah Bush Ja'lynn Campbell Naziyah Campbell Tamia Canty Trinity Clark Isabella Frias

Xiara Gonzalez Jayla Graham Natalia LaFranco Ashley Lopez Sanai McQueen Jaley Pabon Giselle Paunil

Maria Angeli Briones Valentina Bulla Jailyn Cabrera Alexia Cacciola Brooke Carney Corinne Castro Iviana Cedano

(June 20th – 7:00 pm Only)

Adrianna Ponce Nasaya Rodriguez Priscilla Rodriguez Elainee Rosenstein Nashley Suarez Mikayla Vigilanti Jalisa Walker

GROUP #3 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 19th Only) Chloe Moreira Michelle Czajkowski Allison Pena Nathaly Diaz Adiana Rene Brianna Hernandez Sequoia Livardo-Dumaine Ariana Ruffy Arianna Siddiqui Heaven Leger D'Jenne Smikle Rayelle Marmolejos Litzy Solano Jailyn Molina Cabrera

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Teacher: Debra J. Wolter and Amanda Nowakowski Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Sadie Wright Adely Zuniga

Teacher: Kathy Portello

Isabella Swartz Alanna Tapia Samantha Vasquez

Teacher: Kathy Portello & Carliah Henry

Madison Brayboy Jade Burke Cassandra Cruz Camila Diaz Nathaly Diaz Mia Ferrandiz Daniella Guzman

(June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Hannah Reynoso Jaslene Lugo Alyssa Salen Arianna Martinez Chloe Shipp Adriana Meindl Lyla Tapia Cassidy Negron Tryn’atee Torrellas Valentina Osoria Emily Valencia Abby Rascher Noemie Williams Anjelyna Reyes

Khloe Williams

Teachers: Olivia O’Donnell & Carliah Henry

Samantha Marie Bagley Ava Bulson Emelynn Diaz Kylie Krawiec Madison Krawiec

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Isabella Rivadeneira Sydney Krawiec Zomayah Joy Smith Jenyze Mendez Destiny Vargas Kaylin Merejo Bri’Anna Velasquez Ruby Rose Pena Natalia Viera Riley Reinoso

Carrie Alvarado Jade Bardelas Keira Byrd Xiohany Cabrera Ayonna Campbell Thalia Clark Olivia Crawford

Alyssa Fernandez London Fontan Skye Gil Kayla Gomez Gabrielle Jones Aryanna Malave Jalena Nelson

Milania Perdono Brianna Rivas Jade Rodriguez Ivanna Rojas Madison Saylor Alexandra Smith Isabella Suarez

Mia Valega Jazmine Vasquez Mylah Vaughn Luciana Zagazeta

Sophia Draxler Victoria Esserry Arianna Flournoy Isabella Galan Isabella Heyaime Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Anna Itkin Victoria Jewula Shanna Landestoy Stefanie Lantigua Elena Latiano

Weronika Lesniowska Rebekah Lessner Emily Levitis Emeli Lopez Alyssa Martinez Ana Medina Gabriella Morena Kwanasha Mosley Elexa Nano Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Eva Pietruszka

Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Nya Quirindongo Shania Ramos Jamell Rodriguez Ella Sullivan Ashley Tiglao Sydney Valentine Lanysha Wesby

Adeola Afonja Kiara Arroyo Izabel Barzola Michelle Birman Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Jade Brooks Zamayah Camacho Ariana Campbell Jabree Charles Keanna Clarke Julie Corazon

(June 20th – 7:00 pm Only)

Teacher: Stephany Lockhart

Teacher: Carliah Henry and Olivia O’Donnell

GROUP #4 2015 First Place Jr. Production Champions Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter & JP Ferreri Sebastian played by: Damani Van Rensalier Arielle played by: Amanda Majer Flounder played by: Dana Tagliaferro

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GROUP #5 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 19th Only)

Gabriella Becerra Evelyn Bernard Payton Butler Briana Cruz Gabriela Diaz Anya Dostie Isabela Ramirez-Genao

Leahna Guevara Natalie Klein Elizabeth Macmillan Dilaini Mendez Melanie Morales Samantha Quispe Kayla Rastatter

Brielle Rawls Mariana Rayo Andrew Robinson Samantha Rosado Nicole Salazar Kaylee Sanchez Jordan Stevens

Ashley Tarazona Sydney Wallace

Alyssa Ayala Selah Brown Natalie Candelaria Tatyana Cantu

Bianca Cintron Trynity Conklin Jerihanna Mateo Angelina Mendez

Vivienne Molina Brooklynn Pittman Josani Rodriguez Arianna Romero

Mackenzie Swindell

Camryn Arzadon Emma Barrientos Simfany Faircloth Mia Kronstat

Yvonne Allen Alyssa Bolado Amare Brinson Ashley Castillo Mikayla Diodonet Zyriah Harrison Gianna Hernandez Sheena Ash Bryanna Ayala Natalia Baca Ava Cario Mikaella Francisco

Natalia Bethencourt Madison Bigica Maliya Booker Elizabeth Bor Catherine Cabassa Gabriela Cruz

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only)

(June 20th – 7:00 pm Only) Ruby Pena Gabriella Lopez-Diaz Alexandra Romero Angel Sky Mangual Delilah Tapia A’Nomi Meyers Ashley Veras Violet Palmer

GROUP #6 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 19th Only) Karley Munoz Brianna Hill Nia Oliveras Anna Itkin Ayanna Perez Gabriela Lopez Destiny Rivera Fabiola Martinez Zhane Rivera Ashlyn McKenzie Jazzerai Rivera Lori Ann Misko Alexa Ruiz Vida Montesino

(June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Tiffany Rivera-Castruita Maritza Maria Alyssa-Jayden Rodriguez Mayla Montes de Oca Mariah Sanchez Kaiden Patterson Laura Skalny Aleksandra Pienkowska Valerie Xolettl Kamilah Pineyro (June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Deijah Kelly Ayanna Davis Sydney Kropiewnicki Tavia Dismuke Mary Jo Martinez Isabella Gomez Mia Patricio Odaliana Gomez Fiorella Pedroza Jordan Herard Angie Perez Arianna Hernandez

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Teachers: Carliah Henry & Olivia O’Donnell

Teacher: Stephany Lockhart

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Hilda Tejeda-Paulino Brenna Vazquez Natalie Vazquez

Teachers: Kathy Portello & Martiza Domenack Teacher: Kathy Portello

Nicole Riverdeneira Giana Valdes

Teacher: Kathy Portello

Amber Austin Ariana Bermudez Jayla Bush-Perez Miquel Cabrera Emilie Carranza Richell De La Cruz Michelle Birman Jade Brooks Stephanie Carleo Jabree Charles Julie Corazon Angelina De Leon Ariana De Leon Amy Domenack Maya English

Geromy Alcantara Alexandra Allison Jeanette Compres Emily Eskaf Davida Alford Leslie Alvarez Alyssa Angel Gabriella Arias Daniella Avella Jeremy Belfils Ciara Cantillo

Livia Bevec Sophia Cortese Kamryn Deguia Jaelynn Espinal Victoria Galan

(June 20th – 7:00 pm Only)

Kimberly Moreno Hanna Parraguirre Jaiden Perez Na'Deria Pickens Rachel Ponce Laura Rosario

Christopher Franco Valentina Gallego Bryana Gomez Natalie Hiciano Ni'shati Hunter Laila Mitchell

GROUP #7 Choreographed by Yuka Omori Elexa Nano Victoria Esserry Eva Pietruszka Jennifer Esserry Syera Plitt Sarah Filipczuk Samantha Popek Brianna Garcia Shania Ramos Doriana Lacitignola Jamell Rodriguez Weronika Lesniowska Ella Sullivan Amanda Majer Dana Tagliaferro Mariah Martinez Emily Valdes Ana Medina

Madison Sanchez Valeria Santisteban

Teacher: Kathy Portello

Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana Teacher: Yuka Omori

GROUP #8 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma, Carliah Henry & Natalie Ward (June 19th & June 20th – 11:00 am) Jennifer Pena Jennifer Juarez Kayla Evangelista Gianna Ramos Sara MacVicar Maziel Fernandez Jane VanWie Michelle Marin Eliza Figueroa Teacher: Natalie Ward Arantxa Martinez Eva Garcia (June 20th – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm) Emily Morgenstond Ariel Costa Halle Nicholson Tiana Cruz Jordyn Parker Vania Echegaray Nayah Reagans Mikaela Espejo Chanchal Saratkar Zanii Hogan Sa’Reyah Melanie Lopez Haskins-Sheppard Makiyah Matthews GROUP #9 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma

Victoria Tiglao Mikayla Tolentino Lizbeth Vega Abigail Victoria

Cassandra George Danica Mateo Adrionna Muraglia Mikalah Pineyro Samantha Storzillo

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Brooke Taylor Olivia Walker Daniella Zamora

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Kristin Bombel Kianna Burgos Amaya DeBerry Angely Francisco Maria Galichenko

GROUP #10 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma & Josette McWilliams (June 19th & June 20th – 11:00 am) Sanai Patterson Saadiqah Porter Dayvonni Sturdivant Jasmine Welcome May Yuasa

Kailey Ann Garcia Jocelyn Jordan Jamie Kivelier Jillian Kivelier Alyssa Nelson

(June 20th – 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm)

Teacher: Josette McWilliams

Michelle Aguila Azhane Brown Diana Carranza Gianna Falco Courtney Fuller

Ambar Garcia Ira Hysi Isabella LoPinto Anayeli Marin June O'Donnell

Ariana Ormsby Kayla Proano Rachel Reddington Ashley Urena Krystal Vargas

Deyanna Walcott Sameka Watts

Kiara Arroyo Izabel Barzola Za’Myah Camacho Ariana Campbell Keanna Clarke Aimee Decker Sophia Draxler

Arianna Flournoy Brea Harris Hannah Holloway Hope Holloway Brianna Landestoy Rebekah Lessner Emeli Lopez

Alyssa Martinez Trinity Mickens Gabriella Moreno Sydney Nelson Khameryn Oliver Mileny Ortiz Nya Quirindongo

Ashley Tiglao Ivy Wade Diamond Williams

GROUP #11 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter & Mary Sanborn (June 19th & June 20th 11:00 am & 7:00 pm)

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only)

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

Amiya Alarcon Nicole Barreda Kayla Carmichael Claudia Carranza Rachel Diaz Rosali Diaz

Yalmin Encarnacion Amelia Felix Jizelle Garcia Larissa Green AJ Hysi Brianna Mercado

Mey Olivares Tey Leslie Retamozo Felicity Rivera Ariana Rivera Arianna Sandoval Marissa Trujillo

Sofia Vesti-Graine

Valentina Ahumada G'Kayla Butler Selene Gomez Sophia Hernandez

Olivia Hysi Ellie McLaughlin Allegra Montesino Mariam Nasrawi

Victoria Parham Kassandra Proenza Angelina Robinson Cherrish Torres

Karissa Tyrell Zyanah Williams

Lyla Cruz Melanie Cuevas Marcelina Dobias Matilda Gonzalez

GROUP #12 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 19th Only)

(June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Allegra Montesino Natalia Hernandez Madeline Samper Lily Kane Louis Solivan Sarah Lesniowska Alexandra Suarez Brenda Maria 68

Teacher: Mary Sanborn

Teacher: Carliah Henry

Valerie Vasquez

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Abrianna Brito Jaylene Candelario Amelia Carrington Sa'nai DeGroat Emelly Diaz

Jaziyrah Alarcon Nyla Crawford Jazlenie Cruz Coralie Gangl Arianna George Sheena Ash Bryanna Ayala Natalia Baca Ava Cario Emilie Carranza

Davida Alford Gabriella Arias Natalia Bethencourt Maliya Booker Aida Carter Brianna Cox Amari DeJesus

GROUP #13 Choreographed by Entire Staff (June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Makayla McKinney Weronika Dobias Jaralyn Peralta Alexia Draxler Kelly Rojas Isabell Duran Aleksandra Szymanska Arianna George Natalia Szymanska Kaylah Hagans

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Ediany Pena Ameenia Johnson Kayla Perrone Leah King Skyler Reinoso Kianna Mercado Bruce Rivera Peyton Muniz Yandraly Sanchez Doraliz Onofre

GROUP #14 Choreographed by: Kathy Portello, Mary Sanborn (June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Kamilah Pineyro Mikaella Francisco Tiffany Rivera-Castruita Jayleen Gonzalez Alyssa-Jayden Rodriguez Maritza Francisco Mariah Sanchez Kaiden Patterson Laura Skalny Aleksandra Pienkowska

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Mary Jo Martinez Ashley de los Santos Vida Montesino Tatiana Gordon Mallerly Naut Jordan Herard Taylor Panico Arianny Hernandez Elyssa Prado-Dominguez Jamie Kivelier Ariel Rivera Jillian Kivelier Naomi Sibbley Fabiola Martinez (June 20th – 7:00 pm Only)

Jarah Tamayo

Teacher: Carliah Henry Anika Saran Abigail Sullivan

Teachers: Kathy Portello & Carliah Henry Valerie Xolettl

Teacher: Kathy Portello Victoria Torres Janiya Watkins

Teachers: Yessenia Ledesma & Mary Sanborn

Gisselle Ambrosio Angelina Escobinas Brianna Jay Ajunee King

Cayla Laviola Daniella Marin Hanna Parraguirre Amy Patricio

Amaya Reid Destiny Rivera Tegan Rutherford Nabria Smith

Isabella Soriano Natalie Vazquez

Adeola Afonja Elizabeth Bolado Jade Brooks Jabree Charles Julie Corazon Ariana De Leon Maya English

Jennifer Esserry Victoria Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Isabella Galan Doriana Lacitignola Shanna Landestoy Elena Latiano

Weronika Lesniowska Emily Levitis Ana Medina Elexa Nano Tali Pinkett Samantha Popek Jamell Rodriguez

Ella Sullivan Dana Tagliaferro Sydney Valentine Lanysha Wesby

Teacher: Kathy Portello

GROUP #15 2015 FIRST PLACE JR/PRE-TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter & JP Ferreri

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Leslie Alvarez Alyssa Angel Jeremy Belfils Gavin Burton Alayna Castillo

Geromy Alcantara Kayla Barzola Alexis Christides Kendall Copper Stephanie Carleo Angelina De Leon Amy Domenack Jennifer Esserry

Adeola Afonja Jade Brooks Jabree Charles Ariana De Leon Yvonne Allen Alyssa Bolado Janielle Campusano Ashley Castillo Destiny Chavez Celine Cruz

Geromy Alcantara Samira Allan Suzanne Allan Kiara Arroyo Cierra Barnes Zamyah Comacho Ariel Costa Sophia Draxler Maziel Fernandez Vania Echegaray

GROUP #16 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma & Mary Sanborn (June 19th & June 20th – 3:00 pm)

Marian Quiroz Destiny Chavez Nayah Reagans Ariel Costa Caileigh Thompson Zanii Hogan Daniella Zamora Sarah MacVicar Makiyah Matthews (June 20th – 11:00 am & 7:00 pm) Adriana Morales Destani Diaz Julisa Peralta Maziel Fernandez Maya Powell Eva Garcia Emery Senosin Jennifer Juarez

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma

Dalilah Valadez

Teacher: Mary Sanborn

GROUP #17 2015 FIRST PLACE TEEN CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter & KC Castellanos Sasha Zaldana Cara Valencia Amanda Majer Damani Van Rensalier Mariah Martinez Brealyn Vazquez Syera Plitt Malcolm Young Emily Valdes

GROUP #18 2015 FIRST PLACE JR/PRE-TEEN TAP CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Debra J. Wolter Jamell Rodriguez Elena Latiano Maya English Ella Sullivan Weronika Lesniowska Isabella Galan Dana Tagliaferro Tali Pinkett Doriana Lacitignola Sydney Valentine Samantha Popek Shanna Landestoy GROUP #19 Choreographed by Donna Farinella (June 19th & June 20th – 7:00 pm) Karley Munoz Isabel Gomez-Renigfo Melany Nunez Gianna Hernandez Angie Perez Michelle Marin Marian Quiroz Fabiola Martinez Alexa Ruiz Ashlyn McKenzie Nayah Reagans Loriann Misko

(June 20th – 11:00 am & 3:00 pm) Alyssa Martinez Sarah Familia Trinity Mickens Rayne Getch Gabriella Moreno Brea Harris Laila Newsome Hannah Holloway Khameryn Oliver Hope Holloway Mileny Ortiz Christina Jackson Elyssa Prado-Dominguez Jamie Kivelier Nyalexi Quirindongo Jillian Kivelier Emmy Rosario Brianna Landestoy Emery Senosin Emeli Lopez 70

Destiny Rivera Natalie Vazquez Brenna Vazquez

Teacher: Donna Farinella Ashley Tiglao Dalilah Valadez Nyeira Webb Diamond Williams

Teachers: Donna Farinella & Yessenia Ledesma

Suzanne Allan Ariana Arce Kaitlin Azevedo Kayla Barzola Shayla Burton Denver Cooper Alejandra Gonzalez Thaliana Encarnacion Gonzalez Erin Baniaga Michelle Birman Isabel Bolado Samantha Bombel Mariel Buscar Kristen Garcia

Stephanie Carleo Angelina De Leon

GROUP #20 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter Julisa Peralta D’Mia Fruster Jailene Perez Shannon Grierson Natalia Perez Ashley Linares Tehya Robertson Raniya Martin-Davis Emily Rosa Jodiann Mitchell Nyameke Smith Kwanasha Mosley Brianna Stewart Stephanie Munoz Tyler Sumter Alexis Nelson Denisse Vargas Amber Ortega

GROUP #21 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter & JP Ferreri Janiya McWilliams Ashley Hernandez Paulette Monteza Isabella Heyaime Kristen Palermo Victoria Jewula Massiel Peralta Stefanie Lantigua Eva Pietruszka Ashley Mangarella Shania Ramos Colleen McCracken

Kathy Yungaicela

Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

Brielle Reddington Tamerra Williams

Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #22 2015 FIRST PLACE SENIOR CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Josh Assor Amanda Majer Emily Valdes Damani Van Rensalier Syera Plitt Cara Valencia

GROUP #23 2015 FIRST PLACE SMALL FRY TAP CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Yessenia Ledesma & Debra J. Wolter Alexa Ruiz Ashlyn McKenzie Hope Holloway Yvonne Allen Ashley Tiglao Gabriella Moreno Kiara Arroyo Alyssa Bolado Anna Itkin Brenna Vazquez Karley Munoz Brianna Landestoy Za'Myah Camacho Khameryn Oliver Emeli Lopez Sophia Draxler Teacher: Angie Perez Alyssa Martinez Gianna Hernandez Yessenia Ledesma Nya Quirindongo Loriann Misko Hannah Holloway

GROUP #24 2015 FIRST PLACE JR. CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Amy Gardner, Donna Farinella, JP Ferreri, Natalie Ward, Debra J. Wolter Elizabeth Bolado Maya English Doriana Lacitignola Dana Tagliaferro Ariana De Leon Sarah Filipczuk Shanna Landestoy Brealyn Vazquez

Elizabeth Bolado Ariana De Leon

GROUP #25 2015 FIRST PLACE JR. LYRICAL CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Natalie Ward Sarah Filipczuk Emily Levitis Doriana Lacitignola Syera Plitt 71

Dana Tagliaferro

GROUP #26 2015 FIRST PLACE TEEN TAP CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Debra J. Wolter

Michelle Birman Stephanie Carleo Julie Corazon Angelina De Leon Amy Domenack Victoria Esserry

Jennifer Esserry Sarah Filipczuk Brianna Garcia Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez Janiya McWilliams

Ana Medina Elexa Nano Eva Pietruszka Syera Plitt Shania Ramos Emily Valdes

Cara Valencia Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Lanysha Wesby Malcolm Young Sasha Zaldana

Adeola Afonja Alexandra Allison Nahioly Almonte Izabel Barzola Elizabeth Bolado Ariana Campbell Gianna Cannady Keanna Clarke

Franchesca DelaCruz Annette Estevez Arianna Flournoy Isabella Galan Marcela Garcia Rayanna Henry Victoria Jewula Shanna Landestoy

Stefanie Lantigua Elena Latiano Rebekah Lessner Arantxa Martinez Sydney Nelson Sanai Patterson Saadiqah Porter Natalie Rivadeneira

Amy Sierra Sydney Valentine Ivianna Wade

Erin Baniaga Isabel Bolado Mariel Buscar Denver Cooper Ambar Garcia

Amare Brinson Jaelin Carmichael Mar-kayla Colquhoun Brianna Cox Braelyn Fuller

Livia Bevec Ava Cario Harper Carrington Sophia Cortese Kamryn DeGuia Jaelynn Espinal

GROUP #27 Choreographed by Donna Farinella

GROUP #28 Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Natalie Ward Snow White played by Amy Domenack Fairy Godmother played by Mariah Martinez Sleeping Beauty played by Stephany Carleo Cinderella played by Cara Valencia Paulette Monteza Kristen Garcia Kwanasha Mosley Isabella Heyaime Tali Pinkett Ashley Mangarella Brielle Reddington Colleen McCracken Emily Rosa Janiya McWilliams

GROUP #29 Choreographed by Yessenia Ledesma & Kathy Portello (June 19th Only) Addison McGee Nashley Grullon Mayabella Rodriguez Anna Itkin Ximena Soriano Brianna Jay Hilda Tejeda-Paulino Kylah Kearney Caileigh Thompson Karla Marchena

(June 20th – 11:00 am Only) Tiffany Rivera-Castruita Cassandra George Samantha Storzillo Natalya Martinez Victoria Tiglao Danica Mateo Mikayla Tolentino Adrionna Muraglia Lizbeth Vega Isabel Perez Abigail Victoria Mikalah Pineyno 72

Teacher: Donna Farinella & Rebecca Shaw-Gove

Deyanna Walcott

Teachers: Donna Farinella & Natalie Ward

LaylaLyn Torres

Teacher: Yessenia Ledesma Bianca Vigilante

Teacher: Kathy Portello

Koi Allen Julia Bartoszewicz Maliya Booker Brianna Cox Angelina Escobinas

(June 20th – 3:00 pm Only) Mary Jo Martinez Esmeralda Feliz Daniela Ortiz Braelyn Fuller Maya Ratzan Katherine Hannon Dafne Rubio Sa’Reyah Sophia Solivan Haskins-Sheppard

Kassandra Acosta Eileene Beco Harper Carrington Victoria Galan

(June 20th – 7:00 pm Only) Tiffany Rivera - Castruita Valentina Gallego Victoria Tiglao Ajunee King Isabella Torres Brianna Morrishaw Alyssa Reyes

Mia Advensky Michelle Aguila Ariana Arce Kristin Bombel Azhane Brown Amaya DeBerry Shania Figueroa

Maria Galichenko Kailey Ann Garcia Jocelyn Jordan Isabella LoPinto Jessica McKenzie June O’Donnell Ariana Ormsby

Izabel Barzola Elizabeth Bolado Isabel Bolado Ariana Campbell Keanna Clarke Aimee Decker Kaitlin Azevedo Aleah Bailey Erin Baniaga Samantha Bombel Jarius Bostick Walter Brown Lauren Brown Cheyenne Burton

GROUP #30 Choreographed by Josette McWilliams

Sanai Patterson Natalia Perez Tatiana Perez Saadiqah Porter Dayvonni Sturdivant Deyanna Walcott Sameka Watts

GROUP #31 2015 FIRST PLACE PETITE TAP CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Debra J. Wolter Rebekah Lessner Arianna Flournoy Emily Levitis Brea Harris Trinity Mickens Isabella Heyaime Sydney Nelson Victoria Jewula Sydney Valentine Brianna Landestoy Ivy Wade Stefanie Lantigua

GROUP #32 Choreographed by Debra J. Wolter Paulette Monteza Denver Cooper Kwanasha Mosley Xiara Enciso Kristen Palermo Annette Estevez Kathryn Polsky Kristen Garcia Brielle Reddington Ambar Garcia Laryssa Rodriguez Ashley Hernandez Emily Rosa Alyssa Lorenzo Ronaisha Ruth Colleen McCracken

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Gianna Valdes

Teacher: Kathy Portello Teacher: Kathy Portello

Jasmine Welcome

Teacher: Josette McWilliams

Diamond Williams

Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

Nyameke Smith Alexia Snape Denisse Vargas Tamerra Williams Kathy Yungaicela

Teacher: Debra J. Wolter

GROUP #33 2015 FIRST PLACE MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Donna Farinella, Debra J. Wolter, JP Ferreri & Josh Assor Aladdin played by - Malcolm Young Jasmin played by - Emily Valdes Abu played by - Dana Tagliaferro Genie played by - Amanda Nowakowski Ella Sullivan Emily Levitis Jennifer Esserry Adeola Afonja Dana Tagliaferro Amanda Majer Victoria Esserry Michelle Birman Emily Valdes Mariah Martinez Sarah Filipczuk Izabel Barzola Cara Valencia Janiya McWilliams Arianna Flournoy Elizabeth Bolado Sydney Valentine Ana Medina Isabella Galan Isabel Bolado Damani Van Rensalier Trinity Mickens Brianna Garcia Jade Brooks Brealyn Vazquez Kwanasha Mosley Brea Harris Ariana Campbell Ivy Wade Elexa Nano Isabella Heyaime Stephanie Carleo Lanysha Wesby Sydney Nelson Victoria Jewula Jabree Charles Diamond Williams Eva Pietruszka Doriana Lacitignola Julie Corazon Malcolm Young Tali Pinkett Shanna Landestoy Aimee Decker Sasha Zaldana Syera Plitt Stefanie Lantigua Angelina De Leon Samantha Popek Elena Latiano Ariana De Leon Shania Ramos Weronika Lesniowska Amy Domenack Jamell Rodriguez Rebekah Lessner Maya English Adeola Afonja Elizabeth Bolado

Stephanie Carleo Angelina De Leon Amy Domenack

Angelina De Leon Ariana De Leon Aimee Decker Amanda De la Cruz D’Mia Fruster Ambar Garcia Kailey Ann Garcia Ira Hysi

GROUP #34 2015 FIRST PLACE ACRO/CONTORTION CHAMPIONS Ariana De Leon Emily Levitis Sydney Valentine Doriana Lacitignola Dana Tagliaferro

GROUP #35 2015 FIRST PLACE TEEN JAZZ CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Carmelo Cruz, Donna Farinella & Debra J. Wolter Jennifer Esserry Amanda Majer Mariah Martinez

Syera Plitt Emily Valdes Cara Valencia

Damani Van Rensalier Brealyn Vazquez Sasha Zaldana

GROUP #36 2015 FIRST PLACE TEEN CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONS Choreographed by Kelly Burke-Fitzpatrick Syera Plitt Cara Valencia Dana Tagliaferro GROUP #37 Choreographed by Donna Farinella & Natalie Ward Ibelmis Minaya Jocelyn Jordan Ariana Ormsby Emily Levitis Massiel Peralta Ashley Linares Jailene Perez Alyssa Lorenzo Tali Pinkett Anayeli Marin Rachel Reddington Kiara Masbang 74

Sameka Watts Kathy Yungaicela

Teachers: Donna Farinella & Natalie Ward

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 75

Kassandra Rose Proenza

Dalilah M. Valadez

To our beautiful dance queen, you always make us proud, always keep shining!

Love, your family

Isabella Swartz

Always reach for the stars.

Love you, Mom and Dad

We love you, our little candy dancer girl.

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Paulette Monteza

When you can’t hear the music, listen for the beat of your heart, and dance. Let your heart’s rhythm guide you to love and life.

Love you forever, Mami, Ivan, Yarissa, Sandrito & Noah

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Victoria Noelle Parham

Emily Marie Morgenstond

Our dear Emily, dance like no one is watching.

We love you always, Dad, Mom and Evan

Adriana Meindl

We are soo very proud of you!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Tiana & Ethan

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Congratulations on your first recital.

We love you and are so proud of you!

Love Mom, Dad, Grandpa Anton, GiGi, Titi, & Pop Pop

Walter Brown

You came a long way as a small child and grew into a young man. We are very proud of you.

Mom & Dad

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Mia Bella Ferrandiz

Lizbeth Vega

We are so proud of you, continue to be as beautiful as you are.

Love, Mommy, Daddy and brother

Alyssa Angel

To our little princess, Congrats on your first year of dancing.

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Melo, and the rest of your family

Reach for the stars! Love, Mom, Dad, Jonathan & Esteban

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Arianny Arelis Hernandez

To our beautiful dancing princess, keep on doing what you love to do.

May you continue with your passion for dance for many years to come.

Daddy and Mommy love you.

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Amari DeJesus

Coralie Gangl

Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Keep on dancing.

We love you, Daddy, Mommy, Brianna & Meredith

Mylah Vaughn

We love you Amari, you’re great!

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Live, laugh, dance.

Love, Mom & Dad

Sanai McQueen

Daniella Avella

Our beautiful Belle. Congratulations! We love you so much!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Joey

Kayla Santana

We love you, keep reaching high.

Mema, Mommy and Skyla

Kayla, God bless you. We are all so proud of you.

Love, Mami, Papi, Brandon & Brian

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Tiana Marie Cruz

Naomi Sibbley

Our princess Naomi, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. Shine like a star! You are our heart and soul.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Celine Cruz

May God bless you, now and always. Wishing you the best always in life. Lots of love, Mommy, Abuela, Abuelo Familes and friends

We are so proud of you! Keep dancing, my little princess.

Love, Mommi, Daddy, Allen, Mark, Grandma and Family

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Aleah Bailey

Ameenia Johnson

Best wishes, Ameenia. Mom and Dad love you very much.

Cassidy Negrón

My beautiful dancing princess, you’re doing great!

We love you!

Mom, Dad, and Josh

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Congratulations on your last year of dance.

I love you... more.

Mom

Lara, Bruce & Ariel Keep doing the great work.

Mom & Dad We love you!

Leah Arlene King

Xiohany & Miguel Cabrera

Leah, our gorgeous Diva, Mommy and Daddy love you very much. Always strive for your dreams.

We love seeing you dance together.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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Milan Brown

Congratulations, Milan, on another year well done. We all are very proud of you.

Love, Mema, Pop-Pop, Mommy and Auntie Jasmine

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Nyla Alexandria Crawford

Bryanna Ayala

We’re proud of you and all of your hard work.

We love you very much. Papi and Mami

Sara Lesniowska

You did it again! Congratulations to our shining star.

May you continue to soar with greatness.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nana, Papa & family. Godd bless!

Sara, you are our shiny star. We love you.

Mom, Dad and Weronika

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Sanai Patterson

Sofia-Vesti Graine

Congratulations, we love you and we are so proud of you.

Blessings. Your family

Ruby Rose Peña

Yes! You go Sanai – you are beautiful.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Essanluel, Christol, Tristan and Grandmommy

May God bless you in everything that you do, our beautiful ballerina.

From Mom & Dad

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Kaylah Hagans

Rosali Diaz

To my baby girl, Rosali. I’m so proud of you. I love you.

JaiLyn Molina Cabrera

Congrats Kaylah, on your second year of dancing.

Keep up the good work.

Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Our beautiful princess, you are like a butterfly, bright and radiant. Mom and Dad love you forever, Lucy and Oguis

Mariam Nasrawi

Our beautiful dancing star, we love you so much.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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Amelia Feliz

Esmeralda Feliz

Congratulations on your 5th year of dancing.

May all your dreams come true.

Dad and Mom love you.

Our little princess, we are so proud of you. Dad and Mom love you. You are a great dancer. Keep dancing.

Nicole Barreda

Makiyah Matthews

You are our dancing princess! Great job this year!

We love you!

You are our great pride.

We love you, your parents

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Samantha Bombel

“Peanut�, we have watched you dance since you were 4 yrs old and enjoyed every minute of it!

Congrats on your senior graduation! We hope all your dreams come true.

Love you, Mom, Dad, & Kristin

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Eliza Figueroa

Jazlenie Cruz

“You’re sweet like ice-cream”

Melanie Morales

You’re amazing just the way you are.

We love you, Mom & Dad God bless you always.

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Melanie, you are our beautiful rising star. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of your accomplishments.

Keira M. Byrd

Zanii Hogan

My shining star, my sunshine.

Love, Mom

Peyton Madison Mu単iz

Dance is an art, paint your dream and follow it.

Love always, Daddy, Mommy & Nana

To our Princess, this is just the start. We encourage, support and love you for whatever you do in life.

Mommy and Daddy

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Tatiana Perez

Alyssa Martinez

A daughter is a miracle that never ceases being miraculous... full of beauty and forever beautiful, loving, caring and truly amazing. We love watching you dance.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Mariah, Popop & Mimi

Kiara Arroyo

Dear Tati, You are in high school now and you’re still tapping our hearts happy!

Love, Mommy, Daddy & ViVi

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Kiara... no words can express how proud we are of you.

You are a wonderful daughter. We love you.

Dad, Mom, Abuela, Abuelo and Dereck

Caileigh Rebekkah Thompson-Williams

Eva Pietruszka

Dance Dance Dance Love you, Mom & Dad

We love you, dancing girl. Keep it up!!

Mommy, Daddy, Grandmommy, Poppop, Grandma and Grandpa

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Destiny Chavez

Nyeira Webb

Nyeira, you have grown into such a beautiful young lady.

We are so proud to have such an amazing and beautiful daughter! Congratulations!!! We love you so much.

Love, Mom and Dad

Jayla Graham

Nini, Congrats on your 5th recital! Watching you dance brings joy to our hearts. So keep on dancing...

Love, Mami, Daddy, Abue & Nito

Good luck, dancing star.

Love, your family

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Geromy Alcantara

Tatiana Gordon

Continue dancing and have a great future.

You’re an amazing dancer!!! We love you.

Khloé Treasure Williams

Each day with you is a complete breath of fresh air. You are a beautiful blessing from God, and we are all honored to have you in our lives. Love you, Mom, Nana & family

You are the sunshine that lightens up our world.

We’re so proud of you. Keep chasing your dreams.

Love, your thankful family

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Ariana Ormsby

Nobody cares if you can’t dance well, just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.

Love, Mommy Daddy, Tony, Nate and Melissa.

Tiana Reese & Dayvonni Sturdivant

Sydney B. Kropiewnicki

Stand out & be the star you both are.

Love ya! The family

Dearest Sydney, with each passing year, you grow more beautiful. We are so very proud of you!!

Love, Daddy & Mommy

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Sydney Nelson

Doriana Lacitignola

Every year you make us proud. Your dancing brings out your happiness. We love watching you glow on stage. You persevered thru your injury. Congrats on your new dances and your awesome year! Love, Mom & Dad

Giana K. Hernandez

We are so proud of you, Giana!

Keep on dancing!

“The Best is Yet to Come�

Love, Mom & Dad

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Keanna, Andrew & Angelina

Andrew “Droopy� Robinson

Talent runs in the family.

With love, All of us

Droopy, your love for dance is inspiring.

Love, Mom & family

Your hard work shows.

Love, Mom & family

Angelina, you are our sunshine.

Love, the family

Keanna Clarke

Angelina Robinson

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Kathy Yungaicela

Kathy, we thank God every day for blessing us with such an intelligent, beautiful lady that you have become.

Congratulations on your graduation! We are very proud of your accomplishment and your love of dancing.

We wish and hope that you continue to make it as part of your adult life. Never give up and strive to always be the best.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Johanna, Mayra and Spikey

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Aimee Lynn Decker

Rebekah Lessner

Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad & George

To our sweet doodle, we could not be prouder!

Dance your heart out!

Love, Mom, Dad & Harry

Thank you, God, for my princess.

Love, Mom, Richard, William, Grandpa & Grandma

Starting a new chapter.

Mallerly Naut

Kwanasha P. Mosley

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Brealyn T. Vazquez Hard work pays off. Dance like no one is watching. We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad and the “B� Sisters

Samantha M. Popek Samantha, we are so proud of you.

You are an amazing young dancer that shines on the stage.

Love, Mom, Jim & Ashley

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Ivy Wade

Stefanie Lantigua

We are very proud of you, Stef!!

Love, Mom, Dad & Steven

Victoria Jewula

Your sweetness and your love for dancing embrace us each day. Your beautiful, bright smile lights up the stage when you dance... you’re genuinely amazing.

Our love for you has no limits!

Your Family

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You are an amazing person and we are very, very proud of you. Your star will continue rising and shining.

Love Mom, Dad, brother Jacob, grandmas, Wiesia and Ewa and grandpas, Stanley and Edward. xoxo :)

Brenna L. Vazquez

Julisa Peralta

Congratulations! Another great year. May God bless!

Rayanna Henry

Keep reaching for the moon and never stop.

We love you so much!

My little star.

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Alexa Ruiz

Fiorella Pedroza

We are very proud of you, continue to shine!

Love, Mom & Dad

Mileny Ortiz

Alexa, we’re so incredibly proud of you.

Always listen to your heart, follow your dreams and keep shining like the true star you are.

Love, your family

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Life is about learning to dance in the rain and, oh boy, have you danced through it this year.

Keep on moving and grooving.

Love, Momma, Daddy, & Ira

Samantha Grace Storzillo

Diamond Williams

Dreaming is believing!

Love, Mom, Dad & Grandma

Ashlyn McKenzie

Congratulations, Dance Company.

Reach for the stars, my award winning small fry.

Love you, Mom, Dad & Jessica

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Our dear Sunshine, how proud you make us!

We love you, Daddy, Mommy & Ethan

Isabel, Elizabeth & Alyssa

Izabel & Melanie Barzola

To our 3 beautiful angels. We are so proud of you all. May God continue to bless and keep you. You guys are amazing.

Love, Dad, Mom, Nena and RJ

Girls, another wonderful year! We are so proud of all 3 of you girls! Keep dancing your hearts off!

Love always, Mami & Papi

You are the best!

With love and support, Mom

Reach for the stars.

Love, Mom, Dad, Julian & Hazel

Brea Harris

Isabella Heyaime

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Erin Alexis Baniaga

Erin, you have grown up to be the daughter that we are very proud of.

There is no doubt that dancing has helped mold you to be the person you are now. Congratulations and best wishes.

Love, Dad, Mom, Darryl, Grandma & Grandpa

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Sydney Wallace

Nashley Grullon

Congratulations, Nashley, on your first year of dance.

Love, your Mommy

Ayanna Davis

Keep dancing. Keep smiling. We love you!

Mommy & family

Our beautiful dancer. We love you.

Mommy, Daddy, Andrew & Uma

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AnaMaria Medina

Gabriella Moreno

“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.” – Baryshnikov Love you most, Mom, Dad & Lola

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Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.

Elena Latiano

Vianca Perez

Dear Vianca, 2 years down and the rest of your life to dance.

We love you, Mommy, Daddy and Tati

Congratulations on your first solo for competition. Keep on shining like the beautiful star you are. We love you!

Mommy, Daddy, Louie and the Latiano Family xox

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Sophia & Alexia Draxler

Our beautiful girls, we really can’t wait to see you on stage because we’re sure you’ll be great! Have fun!

We love you, Mommy, Papa, Briella, Mema and Grandpa

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Maya Nicole Ratzan

Work hard! Have success! Have fun!

Love, Mom & Dad

Louis & Sophia Solivan You make Mommy and Daddy so proud!

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Kristen Palermo

Congratulations on 15 amazing years of dance! We are so proud of you. Keep reaching for the stars! We love you!

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

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Dafne Rubio

Jocelyn Jordan

I love you honey, I am proud of you.

Keep on dancing & follow your dreams.

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

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

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Khameryn Mariah Oliver

God bless you, our dancing little star. Keep dancing your heart out and you’ll go so far!!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

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Massiel Peralta

We thank God, because it has allowed us to watch you grow. We will always be proud of every step in your life. We will go out of hand to help you achieve your dreams.

Your Parents, Santa & Felipe

Janiya Naomi McWilliams

Baby girl, you make us extremely proud.

You create your destiny. Hard work, dedication, sacrifice and taking risks create amazing opportunities. – Misty Copeland

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Jezrihanna Mateo

The dancing star.

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Iviana Nicole Cedano

Za’Myah Camacho

Great job...keep dancing...life can wait.

Love You The Family

Hannah & Hope Holloway

May God bless you in everything you do, you make us so very proud of you & we love you very much with all our hearts.

Love, Mommy & Mama

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To our little darling girls, keep smiling, keep dancing and keep shining.

Love, Mom, Dad & Davon

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, Sharon Izzi 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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Wow! Our Dance Company Went to Paris and London!

Here we are at the Eiffel Tower.

Last July, some members of the Dance World Academy Dance Company traveled to London and Paris for an amazing performance trip! Some of the exciting adventures in Paris included a visit to the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Church. In London, they visited Big Ben, the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace! The students got to take class at the world famous Pineapple Dance Studio in London and got to perform at Disneyland Paris where they were well received with a standing ovation!

What a spectacular trip!

The Dance World Academy Dance Company Members who attended the trip are listed below:

Adeola Afonja Nicole Greene Elizabeth Bolado Brea Harris Isabel Bolado

Jasmine Corazon Tali Pinkett Julie Corazon Jamell Rodriguez Amy Domenack

Amanda Majer Jabree Charles Janiya McWilliams Keanna Clarke Khameryn Oliver

Dana Tagliaferro Arianna Flournoy Emily Valdes Isabella Galan Damani Van Rensalier

Our Director, Donna Farinella, was on the trip, too. Faculty members Debra Wolter, Josette McWilliams, Maritza Domenack and Stephany Lockhart also attended along with alumnae, Marily Pasno and Chief Executive Office Manager, Valerie Henry.

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We had so much fun visiting London!

Our students visited the world famous Royal Ballet School.

Having fun at the famous London Eye.

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Autographs

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A Letter From The Director

Dear Parents and Friends, Wow! It’s our 37th Dance Spectacular! We are so proud of each and every student who has worked hard to perform for you today! Today’s performance is a celebration of dedication, commitment and a passion for the art of dance. So applaud with enthusiasm because each of dancers is truly a shining star!

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 and confidence! They have learned to persevere and have developed excellent teamwork skills. These values will last a lifetime, long after their dance recital is over!

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.

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,

ON OUR COVER: Members of the Dance World Academy Dance Company participated in a Performance/Sightseeing Tour of London and Paris last summer.

Read more inside of the yearbook!

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 with her goodness, and Sholpan who showed me that all things are possible with hard work and determination.

Enjoy the show!!

Donna Farinella Owner & Director Dance World Academy

2015 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company “ALADDIN GENIES” TOP ROW (L to R): Jabree Charles, Samantha Popek, Isabella Heyaime, Michelle Birman, Kwanasha Mosley, Weronika Lesniowska, Shania Ramos, Eva Pietruszka, Jamell Rodriguez, Jade Brooks FRONT ROW (L to R): Sydney Valentine, Aimee Decker, Victoria Jewula, Ana Medina, Victoria Esserry, Julie Corazon, Tali Pinkett, Elexa Nano, Isabella Galan

“TIMBER” TOP ROW (L to R): Trinity Mickens, Aimee Decker, Victoria Jewula, Sydney Nelson, Keanna Clarke, Isabella Heyaime, Stefanie Lantigua, Diamond Williams, Isabel Bolado, Izabel Barzola FRONT ROW (L to R): Brianna Landestoy, Elizabeth Bolado, Ivy Wade, Ariana Campbell, Emily Levitis, Brea Harris, Arianna Flournoy, Mileny Ortiz, Rebekah Lessner

“PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR” TOP ROW (L to R): Ashlyn McKenzie, Anna Itkin, Hope Holloway, Hannah Holloway, Nya Quirindongo, Gianna Hernandez, Kiara Arroyo, Karley Munoz, Ashley Tiglao FRONT ROW (L to R): Lori Ann Misko, Brianna Landestoy, Yvonne Allen, Emeli Lopez, Khameryn Oliver, Sophia Draxler, Brenna Vazquez, Alexa Ruiz, Angie Perez, Alyssa Bolado NOT PICTURED: Za’Myah Camacho, Alyssa Martinez

2015 DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Dance Company

DANCE WORLD ACADEMY Teaching Excellence and Achievement for 37 Years

“CAN’T HOLD US” Top row (L to R): Janiya McWilliams, Emily Valdes, Stephanie Carleo, Brianna Garcia, Eva Pietruszka, Shania Ramos, Michelle Birman, Ana Medina Middle row (L to R): Brealyn Vazquez, Lanysha Wesby, Jennifer Esserry, Amanda Majer, Malcolm Young, Syera Plitt, Julie Corazon, Victoria Esserry, Sarah Filipczuk Front row (L to R): Sasha Zaldana, Mariah Martinez, Cara Valencia, Damani Van Rensalier, Elexa Nano, Angelina DeLeon, Amy Domenack

“PIRATE’S LIFE” Top row (L to R): Doriana Lacitignola, Jade Brooks, Tali Pinkett, Weronika Lesniowska, Jamell Rodriguez, Samantha Popek, Jabree Charles Front row (L to R): Sydney Valentine, Shanna Landestoy, Isabella Galan, Ariana DeLeon, Maya English, Dana Tagliaferro, Adeola Afonja, Elena Latiano NOT PICTURED: Ella Sullivan

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Dance Spectacular 2015 Friday, June 19th - 7:00 pm

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