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La Bataille
Title: La Bataille
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Choreographer: Luisen Asanji [VPA Level II] &
Shalom Shery-Ble [VPA Level IV]
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Dance Style: Afrobeats
Class/VPA Level: Jazz Level I & II
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Music: performed by Serge Beynaud
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Dancers: Luisen Asanji, Kahteani Bellamy, Nigisti Amanael, Brianna Brewley, Jazmyne Cesar, Sharae Freeman, Kimora Goodwine, Mary Hottab, Niyell Jones, Louisetta Koh, Brianna Moscoso, Hellen Paredes-Jeronimo, Jeanna Parrish, Makyra Turner
STRENGTH/UNSEEN
Title: Strength/Unseen
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Choreographer: Sandra Atkinson
Dance Style: Modern
Class/VPA Level: Level III & IV
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Music: Composition by Caroline Shaw & Labrinth
Sound Mix: Sandra Atkinson
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Choreographic Notes: NOTES GO HERE!
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Dancers: Jodiann Adams, Suzy Adima, Deyanna Allison-Lancaster, Angela Amaya, Jaila Bah, Angelia Baxley, Kaylee Carcamo, Ariana Champion, Dana Moore, Cooper Reynolds, Shalom Shery-Ble, Maya Smith, Jessika Turcios, Jada Walters, & Miranda Wetie
Beaten
Title: Beaten
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Student Choreographers: Kimora Goodwine [VPA Level II] &
Jeanna Parrish [VPA Level II]
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Dance Style: Contemporary
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Music: performed by Sia
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Choreographic Notes: This piece is about being in an abusive relationship and the struggle of breaking apart.
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Dancers: Kimora Goodwine, & Jeanna Parrish
ESTUDO Do BRASIL
Title: Estudo Do Brasil
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Choreographer: Bayardo Martinez Jr.
Dance Style: Samba
Class/VPA Level: World Dance [VPA Level III]
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Music: Composition by Beto Barbosa, Carlinhos Brown, Gonzola Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa
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Choreographic Notes: Students from the world dance (movement and research) class explore and showcase one of Brazil's many traditional/folklore dances during carnival.
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Dancers: Jodiann Adams, Angela Amaya, Ariana Champion, Dana Moore, & Jessika Turcios
UNVEIL
Title: Unveil
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Student Choreographer: Miranda Wetie [VPA Level IV]
Dance Style: Contemporary
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Music: Performed by Ariana Grande
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Choreographic Notes: The confidence of a woman.
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Dancers: Kaylee Carcamo & Shalom Shery-Ble
IMAGERY
Title: Imagery
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Choreographer: Bayardo Martinez Jr. & Jennifer Eggleston
Dance Style: Street Jazz
Class/VPA Level: Comprehensive Dance 2 & 3
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Music Selections: performed by Ciara & Michael Jackson
Sound Mix: Bayardo Martinez Jr.
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Choreographic Notes: Students embody the influence of Egyptian hieroglyphics through the elements of jazz and hip-hop dance styles.
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Dancers: Jaleesa Blanco, Kai Colquitt, Kelly Hernandez, Yanna Medrano, Melissa Morales-Escalante, Jessica Nemerci, & Maya Turner
PARTY DONE
Title: Party Done
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Student Choreographer: Jada Walters [VPA Level III]
Dance Style: Soca
Class/VPA Level: VPA Levels I, II, III & IV
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Music: Composition by Mr. Killa
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Choreographic Notes: "The inspiration behind the dance is to bring my culture and dance together as one."
- Jada Walters, student choreographer
This piece is about the aftermath experience of being at a carnival in the Caribbean islands.
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Dancers: Jodiann Adams, Suzy Adima, Deyanna Allison-Lancaster, Nigisti Amanael, Angela Amaya, Luisen Asanji, Jaila Bah, Kahteani Bellamy, Angelia Baxley, Brianna Brewley, Kaylee Carcamo, Jazmyne Cesar, Ariana Champion, Sharae Freeman, Kimora Goodwine, Mary Hottab, Niyell Jones, Louisetta Koh, Dana Moore, Brianna Moscoso, Hellen Paredes-Jeronimo, Jeanna Parrish, Cooper Reynolds, Shalom Shery-Ble, Maya Smith, Jessika Turcios, Makyra Turner, Jada Walters, & Miranda Wetie
