EXECUTIVE BOARD KIM HERRERA CARLOS HERRERA NORMA HUDSON NICOLA WOOD
INSTRUCTORS
ANDREA BLACKWELL RENEE BRADELY-JINKS TIFFANY MUSSENDEN LATERIA POWELL NAKIIYA COLEMAN JUSTIN HUNTE JEWEL LOVE MICHAEL OLIVER WILLIAM SAMUEL ARIEL YOUNG KELLY PETITFORD SHERRY WASHINGTON
DRUMMERS JEAN-LEMKE CHARLOT JOE BARNES
William K. Berry Artistic Director-Founder
EXECUTIVE BOARD
NORMA HUDSON
NICOLA WOOD
SHERRY WASHINGTON
CAMERA SHY CARLOS AND KIM HERRERA
WORD OF EXPRESSION Paige Blair
Dance as though no one is watching you Love as though you’ve never been hurt Sing as though no one can hear you Love as if it’s heaven on earth Mommy
Paige P A I G E
is for Pretty, and popular too is for Always, a dear friend is for Inspire, you always give hope is for Great, you are a terrific girl is for Excel, in work and play
WORD OF EXPRESSION
Jean-Lemke Charlot
Congratulations on receiving your Bachelor Degree. I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of you. I have watched you grow from an innocent little boy into a mature, responsible & hardworking young man. Continue to dream big and know that with God you can reach every goal. I LOVE YOU!!
Mr. Berry
WORD OF EXPRESSION Michael Oliver To my Godson Michael Oliver. I have watched you grow from elementary school to Junior High School and now High School. You have grown into smart and talented young man. Never allow anyone or anything to stand in the way of your great success. Always remember, I have your back!!
Love your Godfather, Mr.Berry
WORD OF EXPRESSION Kayla Pierce Princess Kayla Pierce Dance is like dreaming with your feet, Dream on .........
Love, Rakiyah & Daeon
Arianna Thomas
“With each year that passes you continue to reach your goals & strive for excellence. We are proud of everything you have achieved thus far. We support you in all you do. Arianna, keep reaching for the stars & continue to shine bright as always”
Love Mommy, Daddy & Jaylen
WORD OF EXPRESSION Caylin Kumah Congratulations on your debut performance. There are no limits for a star such as you!!
Love you always, Mom & Dad
Jaila Larese Mariah Patterson
Jaila, Mommy & Daddy are so proud of you. You just keep amazing us with your talents. We love you so much. Keep striving for excellence.
Love you always, Mommy & Daddy
WORD OF EXPRESSION Damier Mills
A year has gone by so quickly. I know you’ve enjoyed your classes and making new friends. Continue to do good in all aspects of your life.
Congratulations on your debut performance. WE LOVE YOU!!! Grandpa, Grandma, Mommy, Janiel, Family & Friends
WORD OF EXPRESSION Janaya Burnett Everyday you amaze us. You are growing into a beautiful young lady. We are very proud of the achievements you have accomplished. Keep reaching and striving to reach all your goals and dreams. We love you!!!
Mom & Dad
WORD OF EXPRESSION Jayla Leandre
Mommy, Daddy and Justin are so proud of you for doing what you love. Continue to be great and graceful. When we see you dance, we are in awe of your talent. The smile on your face is remarkable! Jayla Leandre, YOU ROCK!!! Keep up the good work!
With Love, Mommy, Daddy and JusJus
Andrianna Johnson
My sweet girl....you have blossomed into a graceful butterfly from the shy little Shrinking Violet of past years. Keep dreaming and working to make those dreams a reality. Just know I will always be here for you. Love you!
With Love, Mr. Berry (God Dad)
WORD OF EXPRESSION Tahlia Crosland
Congratulations on your debut performance. I see in you the potential for great things to come. I can’t wait to see what next years brings!!.
Love, Uncle Billy
Kyla Brewer
Year after year it’s amazing! Just when we think we’ve seen you at your very best, you show us a side of yourself that we’ve never seen before. You constantly strive to push the envelope. We are extremely proud of you baby girl! We will encourage and support you always. We love you to the moon and back!
Love, Mom and Dad
WORD OF EXPRESSION
To All My Children Well here we are 13 years down the line and again I’m blown away. You make me so proud....students and instructors alike! Your hard work and dedication never goes unnoticed. Know that even though I am not here every week with you, that you are always on my mind and forever in my heart. I feel so blessed to have “children” and “family” that fill my life with joy! I look forward to next year and the years to come after that. I am always here for you and with you in spirit! With all my love,
Mama SiMunye
ORDER OF PROGRAM
SiMunye Dance Center 13th Annual Dance Recital “A Tribute To Broadway” Saturday, June 25, 2016 ORDER OF PROGRAM
STEP BALLET JAZZ LYRICAL HIP HOP BALLET HIP HOP SOLO LYRICAL AFRICAN
Sunrise, Sunset
Hip Hop Mix Reflection Hip Hop Mix Here’s Where I Stand The Lioness Hunt
SIMUNYE STEPPERS “Fiddler On The Roof” INTERMEDIATE GROUP “Aladdin” LITTLE PRO “The Lion King” MALE ENSEMBLE “Annie” SUPER TOTS “Mulan” LITTLE PRO “Newsies” INTERMEDIATE GROUP “Camp” MICHAEL OLIVER “The Lion King” LITTLE PRO INTERMEDIATE GROUP
INTERMISSION A SALUTE TO A MUSICAL GENIUS “PRINCE” VOCAL “Motown” SOLO Home “The Wiz” TAP Ease On Down The Road “The Wiz” GROUP HIP HOP Hip Hop Mix “Little Shop of Horrors” GROUP TAP Hot Lunch “Fame” SOLO AFRICAN FINALE REMARKS
MALE ENSEMBLE SIMUNYE DANCERS NAKIIYA COLEMAN INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE LITTLE PRO JUSTIN HUNTE LITTLE PRO WILLIAM K. BERRY
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
WORD OF EXPRESSION J’Shawn Bailey, Michael Oliver, Shamol Phioxi, Tamel Powell
To my “Ride or Die” Posse....thanks for all your help and support. I never have to worry about being left in the lurch because you guys ALWAYS have my back. You’ve all grown into fine, considerate and responsible young men and I’m so proud of you! Continue to strive to be the best that you can be. The world is your oyster. God bless you!
Love, Mr. Berry
WORD OF EXPRESSION
Jerleyah Banton My beautiful Princess Jerleyah, you make Mommy so proud. Keep singing and dancing and lighting up our lives the way you do. Mommy loves you endlessly and wishes you all the best in life! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Mommy
WORD OF EXPRESSION Christian and Cydney Herrera Congratulations once again for a job well done. Every year you show me more and more of your endless talent. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, you come along and amaze me yet again. Continue to excel and make me proud!
Love, Aunt Tracey
WORD OF EXPRESSION Maya Perry Wow baby girl! What can I say? I cannot believe how much you’ve blossomed and grown into the fine and talented young lady you are today. Your dedication and skill in dance truly makes me very proud! All of your hard work and perseverance has resulted in you becoming a very gifted and talented dancer. Keep striving to reach your goals and remember....I’ve ALWAYS got your back!
Love, Mom
WORD OF EXPRESSION Christian and Cydney Herrera When you two first showed an interest in dancing, never in a million years did we know that it would lead to this! The love, the joy and the skills you exhibit in you craft is truly a wondrous thing to behold. We just want you to know how very proud we are of you of you both and that whatever your endeavors are in the future, you will always have our love and support. Follow your dreams. NOTHING is impossible!
Love, Mom and Dad
WORD OF EXPRESSION Dean Wyatt
Dean, Congratulations on another successful dance year. You’ve matured so much and mastered your craft to the fullest. Over the years we’ve watched you grow into a rising star! Keep pushing the sky is the limit..
Love, Mom, Dad, Grand Dad, Grandma Alice, Great Grandma Jeanette, Big Sis Billisia, Your Aunts and Cousins.
WORD OF EXPRESSION Nicholas Priester You are the reason that I keep going every day! Watching you grow and helping to guide you in life is my priority. Continue to strive to reach your goals. You’ll always have my love, confidence and support. Dreams are the stepping stones to success! Press on Son! I got you!
Love, Dad
TO THE 2016 GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL. WATCHING ALL OF YOU GROW INTO SUCH BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MEN AND LADIES. CONTINUE TO STUDY IN ALL YOUR ACADEMIC AND TALENTED AREAS. BE THE BEST THAT YOU POSSIBLY CAN BE. PLEASE KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU ALL AND CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR EACH OF YOU LOVE, MR. BERRY
JEAN-LEMK CHARLOT
CHERELL FROST
LAYLA CODY
JERLEYAH BANTON
NEVEAH MURPHY-JAMES
MAILAH WEBB
PAIGE BLAIR
JAILA PATTERSON
MICHAEL OLIVER
PROM HIGHLIGHTS 2016
JAILA & CHERELL JAILA TAHQUAN & JAILA CHERELL
KYLA
2015 DANCE INSTRUCTORS
ANDREA TIFFANY BLACKWELL MUSSENDEN
NAKIIYA COLEMAN
JEWEL LOVE
RENEE BRADELY-JINKS
KELLY PETTIFORD
LATERIA POWELL
ARIEL YOUNG
WILLIAM SAMUEL
MICHAEL OLIVER
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
ALANNA HARRIS
ANDRIANNA JOHNSON
ARIANNA THOMAS
BRYANNA THOMAS
CARLIESHA CALENDAR
CAROLYN SUMTER
CAYLIN KUMAH
CHASSITY DAVIS
CHELSEA SAUNDERS
CHERELL FROST
CHRISTIAN HERRERA
CYDNEY HERRERA
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
DAMIER MILLS
DANAI TOMLINSON
DEAN WYATT
ELISE SILVA
EMANI GRUMBS
EYANNI INGLETON
GERIANA WAITHE
JADYN MONTANEZ
JAILA PATTERSON
JAIYANNA HENRIQUES
JANAE NORA
JANAIYA PEIRCE
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
JANAYA BURNETT
KAELEM CHRISTOPHER
KIMIAH POWELL
JAYIELLE WASHINGTON
JAYLA LEANDRE
JERLEYAH BANTON
KAYLA PIERCE
KEEMIYA COLEY
KENNEDY COLEMAN
KYLA BREWER
LAILA CODY
LAYLA HARRIS
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
LORISSA XIMINES
MADISON HODNETT
MAYLIYAH WEBB
MARIAYAH LAWSON
MARK BAILEY
MAYA PERRY
MORGAN SCOTLAND
MYA MCKENZIE
NAKIYA BRYAN
NALYHANNAH METELIUS
NI’JAH WILLIAMS
NICHOLAS PRIESTER
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
OLIVIA KIRKLAND
PAIGE BLAIR
PAIGE NELSON
SANAA CUDDON
SYDNEE RERRIE
TAHLIAH CROSLAND
TALEAH LAWESON-JAMES
THERESA BUTLER
T’JANIQUE BUTLER
VICTORIA CODY
OUR 2015 SIMUNYE DANCERS
DEXTER & NICHOLAS PRIESTER
TALEAH & TRISTAN
LAILA & VICTORIA CODY
T’JANIQUE & THERESA BUTLER
MADISON HODNETT & SYDNEE RERRIE
NEVEAH & ADRENA MURPHY-JAMES
We provide a curriculum of dance classes in all areas and levels of expertise. Classes offered: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, African, Modern, Hip-hop, Liturgical, Step, Drums Also offered: Basketball, Karate and Vocal ages 4-adult Early Registration Starts Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at 12pm SiMunye Dance Center (347) 677-8989 Email: SimunyeDancers@gmail.com FALL REGISTRATION WILL START SEPTEMBER 24TH LOG ONTO OUR NEW SITE: WWW.SIMUNYEDANCECENTER.COM AFTER AUGUST 1ST FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER DESIGNED BY: CDISTUDIOS FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CDISTUDIOS WWW.CDIGRAPHICS.COM CALL 727.279.5171