“THE GREATEST SHOW”
SPOTLIGHT STUDIO OF DANCE 2018 Dance Concert JUNE 15 2018 7:30 PM
Hosted by Destini Rogers
Wyndee McGovern, Artistic Director
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Thank you to the following Teachers & Choreographers for their time and commitment to providing quality dance ed- ucation & training:
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Wyndee McGovern
TEACHING STAFF Mariah Appleton Sara Cato Bailey Alicia Canterna Brent Curtis Jayson Douglas Renee Lopez Sierra Mundy Christie Puhalla Somaya Reda Jenn Shead Ariel St. Clair Lisa Swenton-Eppard Lenaya Williams
GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS & TEACHERS Will Bell Melissa “MJ” Jackson Jimmy Peters Destini Rogers Rasta Thomas Cameron Spera Brandee Stuart Donna Vaughn
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OUR GRADUATES! Hannah Evenson - Penn State Jordan Wietstruk - Salisbury State Emily Fitch- North Carolina State
Love, Ms. Wyndee
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McGovern Method Certified 5 “THE GREATEST SHOW” Act I Choreographer ACT I - Performance Order “The Greatest Show” Preteen & up Company Jazz Group Wyndee McGovern, Jayson Douglas & Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Sarina Donze, Hannah Somaya Reda Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Grace Mikel, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Morgan Poag, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kori Smith, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk, Olivia Wietstruk
“Shake Ya Groove Thing” Mini Jazz Group Renee Lopez
Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Amya Terry
“Breathe Again” Farewell Senior Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead
Hannah Evenson
“Lollipop” Preschool Tap/Ballet Combo 2 Renee Lopez
Annabel Bailey, Avery Beckles, Laila Brown, Channing Djossou, Riley Hamlin, Jolie Herrell, Lilia Lyons-Jackson, Stella Scott, Zakiya Simons, Jayla Smith, Amelia Ward, Alana Williams
“Big Shot” Teen Musical Theater Duo Wyndee McGovern Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel
“I’ll Be There” Junior Lyrical Group Jennifer Shead
Corynn Coleman, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Aubrey Taylor
“How Far I’ll Go” Mini Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead
Paris Koons
“Up The Lazy River” Teen Musical Theater Solo Jimmy Peters Grace Mickel—Top Teen Solo NYCDA 2018
“New Thing” Beginner Hip Hop Group Brent Curtis Jaleea Jackson, Maxwell Morgan, Melanie Morgan, Arianna Schriner
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“Havana” Preteen Jazz Group Sara Cato Bailey
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Morgan Poag, Kori Smith, Olivia Wietstruk
“Prisoner” Teen Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead Sydney Kuhn - Miss Teen DEA 2018
“Gummibear” Preschool Tap Group Renee Lopez Ryelyn Kooser, Mia Montanez, Toluwa Olafunmiloye, Toyin Olafunmiloye, Taliah Rose
“Mame” Mini Tap Group Renee Lopez
Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Amya Terry
“What’s that Sound” Senior Lyrical Group Jenn Shead Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk
“Oye” Junior Jazz Group Lenaya Williams
Corynn Coleman, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Aubrey Taylor
“Baby I’m A Star” Mini Jazz Solo Lenaya Williams Melanie Morgan
“Green “ Pre-Teen Lyrical Group Jenn Shead Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Kori Smith, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk
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Choreographer
“Aime” Senior Contemporary Group Sara Cato Bailey
Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk
“Enchanted” Combo 2/3 Ariel St. Clair
Riley Gilmore, Rosalina Melnychenko
“Hard Knock Life” Musical Theater Group A Ariel St. Clair Corynn Coleman, Channing Djossou, Alexys Giunta, Arlia Glinka, Samel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Arianna Schriner, Aryianna Stewart, Aubrey Taylor
“Something Better Than This” Teen Musical Theater Trio Jimmy Peters
Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel
“The Impossible Dream” Special Guest Performance Lenaya Williams
Rebecca Stewart
“Bombshell” Teen/Senior Musical Theater Group Jimmy Peters Trinity Aldridge, Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowery, Zoe Schley, Olivia Wietstruk
END OF ACT ONE
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9 “THE GREATEST SHOW” Act II ACT II Choreographer “Curious Spirits” Teen/Senior Contemporary Group Melissa “MJ” Jackson Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kiran, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Grace Mickel, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Moran Poag, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kori Smith, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk, Olivia Wietstruk
“Shining Time” Mini Lyrical Group Renee Lopez Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Amya Terry
“Never Grow Up” Combo 2/3 Ariel St. Clair
Riley Gilmore, Rosalina Melnychenko
“Sing” Pre-Teen Tap Group Cameron Spera
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Morgan Poag, Kori Smith, Olivia Wietstruk
“Vision of Love” Senior Small Lyrical Group Jenn Shead Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel
“Found” Farewell Senior Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead Emily Fitch
“Say Something” Pre-Teen Contemporary Group Sara Cato Bailey Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Morgan Poag, Kori Smith, Olivia Wietstruk
“Unbroken” Teen Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead
Sarina Donze - National Miss Pre-teen DEA 2017
“Midnight ” Senior Small Contemporary Group Destini Rogers Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Ashley Reed, Kya Smith “THE GREATEST SHOW”
Choreographer
“Rockin Robin” Mini Jazz Duo Lenaya Williams Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan
“Hound Dog” Junior Jazz Solo Lenaya Williams Aubrey Taylor - Miss Petite Starpower 2018
“So Good” Senior Contemporary Duo Destini Rogers
Mesha Hester, Kya Smith
“Puttin’ On The Ritz” Pre Teen Jazz Group Lenaya Williams
Trinity Aldridge, Tori Lowe, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk
“Hunaman” Senior Tap Group Cameron Spera
Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk
“At last” Farewell Senior Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead Jordan Wietstruk
“Something to Believe In” Pre-teen Small Lyrical Group Jenn Shead Sarina Donze, Katherine Kirva, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk
“Trickle” Junior Tap Group Lenaya Williams Corynn Coleman, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Aubrey Taylor
“Take 5” Senior Jazz Group Wyndee McGovern Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith, Jordan Wietstruk
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“Lost one” Special Guest Performance John Manzari
John Manzari
“A Song For You” Pre-Teen & Up Company Jenn Shead & Lyrical Group Lenaya Williams Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Sarina Donze, Hannah Evenson, Gabrielle Ferguson, Emily Fitch, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Grace Mikel, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Morgan Poag, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kori Smith, Kya Smith, Rebecca Stewart, Jordan Wietstruk, Olivia Wietstruk
“This Is the Remix” Company & Parents Brent Curtis, Wyndee McGovern, Brandee Stuart, Spotlight Full Company, Salima Aldridge, Sheila Brown, , Lenaya Williams & Somaya Reda Nilaja Farooq, Lance Kasten, Aristia Kinis, Becky Kirvan, Lisa Moore, Tashica Morgan, Crystal Riley, Eric Robinson, Kira Schley, Kelly Schriner, Rebecca Stewart, Shannon Mitchell Terry, Austin Ubannwa, Donna Vaughn, Nicole Wietstruk, Lenaya Williams
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“The dance is over, the applause subsided, but the joy and feeling will stay with you forever.”
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Tonight’s performance is dedicated to the memory of our beloved Iteka Cuttino Smith. Rest in Peace!
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Mark your calendar for the following events:
Spotlight Studio BALLET INTENSIVE 7/30/18-8/3/18
Spotlight Studio SUMMER INTESNSIVE 8/13/18 - 8/17/18
Spotlight Studio FALL REGISTRATION OPENS 8/12/18
SPOTLIGHT DANCE COMPANY
If you are interested in joining our award- winning Company please don’t hesitate to contact our office.
The Company curriculum is based on a three or four day program of 3 to 4.5 hours of classes. These classes include Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and The McGovern Method. Students will learn proper advanced technique for each discipline and will be properly conditioned and toned for all of the stresses that this beautiful art form can bring. Levels are determined by audition and at the sole discretion of the Director. Auditions are by appointment only.
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16 SPOCO ALUMNI
• HAMILTON - An American Musical
• Julliard Spotlight Studio of • The Lion King - Broadway/Vegas Dance alumni can be found attending the • MEAN GIRLS on Broadway following colleges, universities and • The Radio City Rockettes performing on world renowned stages and • The Bad Boys of Dance
• Towson University
• So You Think You Can Dance
• University of Maryland
• Flashdance - The Musical
• Penn State
• Point Park University
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• Penn State University
• University of Arizona
• University of the Arts
• Philadanco
• Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Dartmouth
• Marymount Manhattan University
• Dancing with the Stars
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20 21 Don’t forget to purchase your video of this performance in the lobby!
To all of the friends & family that came to support our very talented dancers this evening — God bless you and have a safe & wonderful summer!
22 Spotlight extends a special thank you to the following:
Laurel High School
Nikiesha Baxter
Annette “Nana” Berry
Margaret Brown
Metrica Brown
Dolly Kemmerer
Rosemarie Luca
Irwin Liss - M&I Dancewear
Matthew McGovern
Thank you to all those who volunteered, too numerous to mention, but without whom we would have been lost.
23 Spotlight Studio of Dance has been training dancers for over 25 years. For the past 12 years, Spotlight has been owned and directed by Wyndee McGovern. Wyndee is a member of Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America. We are committed to providing all dancers with a technique-focused dance education that teaches teamwork while ensuring achievement of each dancer's personal or professional goals.
We take pride in our outstanding faculty and alumni and we continually strive to provide the best dance education possible for our students by en- suring that our dancers are taught by some of the best resident and guest instructors in the area.
Spotlight is the home of the award-winning Spotlight Dance Company and The McGovern Method of Injury Prevention & dance conditioning. The McGovern Method is a technique-only class that improves the dancer's flexibility, stamina, performance and minimizes the risk of dance-related injuries.
Whether you are looking to dance once a week, or you are interested in a pre-professional dance program, Spotlight Studio of Dance has the right dance classes for you.
STUDIO STRUCTURE
Artistic Director Wyndee McGovern
Administrative Assistants Annette Berry Jenn Shead Somaya Reda
Financial Nikiesha Baxter
Spotlight Studio of Dance 8258 Veteran's Highway, Suite 4B Millersville, MD 21108 410-987-3656 www.spotlightstudioofdance.com
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