SPOTLIGHT STUDIO OF DANCE 2019 Dance Concert JUNE 14 2019 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
Jennifer Boothe Sara Cato Brent Curtis Cyra Duncan Cameron Gregg Allyson Kelly Renee Lopez Christine Puhalla Somaya Reda Kaitie Richmond Jennifer Shead Kya Smith Lisa Swenton Lenaya Williams
GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS & TEACHERS Will Bell Duncan Cooper Scott Fowler MJ Jackson Robbie Nicholson Destini Rogers Rasta Thomas Brandee Stuart Donna Vaughn 3
“The dance is over, the applause subsided, but the joy and feeling will stay with you forever.”
CLASS OF 2019 OUR GRADUATES! MESHA HESTER GABRIELLE FERGUSON
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McGovern Method Certified 5
“WE WILL ROCK YOU” Act I Choreographer ACT I - Performance Order “WE WILL ROCK YOU” Overture Wyndee McGovern Lance Kasten
“Bennie and the Jets” Senior Jazz Group Wyndee McGovern/ Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Destini Rogers Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Jenna Milan, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith “I love Betsy” Mini Musical Theater Solo Renee Lopez
Sam Klotz - Mini Mr. Showbiz
“What a Wonderful World” Junior Lyrical Group Jenn Shead
Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Zyeeda Farooq, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Aubrey Taylor “Have Mercy” Teen Contemporary Group Somaya Reda
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk
“Steppin Out with My Baby” Mini Tap Renee Lopez
Gabrielle Glass, Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Rileigh Peterson, Jackson Schultz, Amya Terry “Hollow” Senior Farewell Solo Somaya Reda
Gabrielle Ferguson
“Do You Believe in Magic” Preschool Combo 1 Tap Renee Lopez
Faith Allison, Nia Brown, Saniyah Cone, Alora Shine-Coates, Ryelyn Kooser, Micah Morgan, Gabriella Smith “Hollyrock” Petite Jazz Group Renee Lopez
Avery Beckles, Laila Brown, Channing Djossou, Jolie Herrell, Lilia Lyons-Jackson, Stella Scott, Zakiya Simons, Nelly Snyder, Amelia Ward, Alana Williams
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“WE WILL ROCK YOU” Choreographer
“Can’t Take That Away” Teen Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead
Skylah Miller, Junior Miss Showbiz & Onstage 2019
“All Good People” Senior Contemporary Group Somaya Reda
Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Jenna Milan, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith “Sing, Sing, Sing” Junior Tap Group Lenaya Williams
Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Zyeeda Farooq, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Aubrey Taylor “Turn the Beat Around” Mini Jazz Group Renee Lopez
Gabrielle Glass, Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Rileigh Peterson, Jackson Schultz, Amya Terry “Kooza” Senior Musical Theater Solo Scott Fowler
Sydney Kuhn, Senior Miss USTD Onstage, Legacy 2019 “Whatever You Imagine” Teen Lyrical Group Jenn Shead
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk Lenaya Williams “Home” Junior Lyrical Solo Zyeeda Farooq, Junior 1st place Overall Showbiz
“Imma Be” Beginner’s Hip Hop Group Cameron Gregg
Paris Koons, Maxwell Morgan, Melanie Morgan, Rileigh Peterson, Jackson Schultz, Amya Terry “Send Me A Dream “ Junior Tap Trio Lenaya Williams Corynn Coleman, Madison Hughes, Aubrey Taylor
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“WE WILL ROCK YOU”
Choreographer
“Baby I’m A Star” Mini Jazz Solo Lenaya Williams
Melanie Morgan, Petite Miss Onstage “Kansas City” Teen/Senior Musical Theater Group Scott Fowler
Mary Grace Bolewski, Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Olivia Wietstruk
“Sandman” Junior Jazz Solo Lenaya Williams
Aubrey Taylor, Junior Miss Showbiz , Junior Miss Legacy 2019
Lenaya Williams “Come Alive” Junior Musical Theater Duo Maggie Fritz, Arianna Schriner “Vision of A Dream” Mini/Jr/Teen Contemporary Group MJ Jackson
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Zyeeda Farooq, Gabrielle Glass, Madison Hughes, Katherine Kirvan, Paris Koons, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Morgan Poag, Aubrey Taylor, Amya Terry, Olivia Wietstruk “Beat It” Mommy/Daughter Jazz Duo Brent Curtis
Melanie Morgan, Tashica “Talko” Morgan
“Material Girl” Mini Jazz Solo Lenaya Williams
Paris Koons, 1st Overall Showbiz 2019
“Bridge” Jr/Teen/Senior Lyrical Production Jennifer Shead/ Lenaya Williams Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Sarina Donze, Zyeeda Farooq, Gabrielle Ferguson, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Mesha Hester, Madison Hughes, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Mackenzi McGovern, Grace Mickel, Jenna Milan, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Morgan Poag, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Kya Smith, Aubrey Taylor, Olivia Wietstruk
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“WE WILL ROCK YOU” Act II ACT II Choreographer “Then You Look At Me” Senior Contemporary Group Robbie Nicholson
Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Jenna Milan, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith
“A World to Believe In” Teen Lyrical Solo Jenn Shead
Gabriella Moore, Teen Miss USTD 2019
“Working Day And Night” Junior Jazz Group Lenaya Williams
Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Zyeeda Farooq, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Aubrey Taylor
“What the World Needs Now” Mini Contemporary Somaya Reda Group
Gabrielle Glass, Arlia Glinka, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Rileigh Peterson, Jackson Schultz, Amya Terry
“Birth of the Blues ” Senior Musical Theater Solo Scott Fowler
Alexis Kasten, Pre-Senior Miss Showbiz 2019
“Time After Time” Junior Lyrical Duo Lenaya Williams
Zyeeda Farooq, Aubrey Taylor
“Why Do Fools Fall In Love” Petite Tap Group Renee Lopez
Avery Beckles, Laila Brown, Channing Djossou, Jolie Herrell, Lilia Lyons-Jackson, Stella Scott, Zakiya Simons, Nelly Snyder, Amelia Ward, Alana Williams
“I Believe” Jenn Shead Madison Hughes, Junior Miss Showbiz 2019
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“Music In Me” Teen Jazz Group Lenaya Williams
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Katherine Kirvan, Tori Lowe, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Morgan Poag, Olivia Wietstruk “The Last Blues Song” Senior Musical Theater Solo Scott Fowler Gracie Mickel, Senior 1st Place Overall USTD
“Forever Young” Junior Contemporary Group Somaya Reda
Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Zyeeda Farooq, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Madison Hughes, Mackenzi McGovern, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Aubrey Taylor “Lil Bebe” Intermediate Hip Hop Group Kya Smith
Kasche Pack, Zoe Schley, Mijoi Wilkins “Mambo No. 5” Mini Jazz Solo Somaya Reda
Amya Terry, Petite Miss Showbiz 2019
“Decomposition” Senior Contemporary Group MJ Jackson
Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Mesha Hester, Alexa Kasten, Sydney Kuhn, Grace Mickel, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Zoe Schley, Kya Smith “Love” Junior Lyrical Small Group Jennifer Shead Zyeeda Farooq, Madison Hughes, Lily Schultz, Aubrey Taylor
“Unbroken” Senior Lyrical Solo Jennifer Shead
Sarina Donze, Teen Miss USTD 2019
“I’ve Got a Feelin” Senior Musical Theater Duo Wyndee McGovern Alexa Kasten, Ashley Reed “All I Do” Mini Hip Hop Group Somaya Reda
Channing Djossou, Gabrielle Glass, Arlia Glinka, Alyssa Klohr, Samuel Klotz, Paris Koons, Melanie Morgan, Rileigh Peterson, Jackson Schultz, Amya Terry
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“WE WILL ROCK YOU” Choreographer
“Vitality” Teen/Senior Contemporary Ballet Duncan Cooper
Trinity Aldridge, Sarina Donze, Gabrielle Ferguson, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Grace Mickel, Abagale Neuberger
“Take Me To the King” Senior Farewell Solo Jenn Shead Mesha Hester, Senior Miss Showbiz 2019
“Spotlight Rocks” Finale Company & Parents Brent Curtis, Wyndee McGovern, Brandee Stuart, Annette “Nana” Berry, Metrica Brown, Marisa Glass, Lenaya Wiliams & Somaya Reda, Lance Kasten, Aristia Kinis, Tashica “Talko” Morgan, Crystal Riley, Kira Schley, Scott Schriner, Avi Seward, Kristi Shimshock, Shannon Mitchell Terry
Trinity Aldridge, Mary Grace Bolewski, Ellis Byrd, Corynn Coleman, Sarina Donze, Zyeeda Farooq, Gabrielle Ferguson, Maggie Fritz, Alexys Giunta, Mesha Hester, Madison Hughes, Alexa Kasten, Katherine Kirvan, Sydney Kuhn, Tori Lowe, Mackenzi McGovern, Grace Mickel, Jenna Milan, Skylah Miller, Gabriella Moore, Emme Mowrey, Abagale Neuberger, Morgan Poag, Ashley Reed, Zoe Schley, Arianna Schriner, Lilly Schultz, Kya Smith, Aubrey Taylor, Olivia Wietstruk
Kaitie Richman
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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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SPOCO ALUMNI
• HAMILTON - An American Musical
• Julliard
• The Lion King - Broad- Spotlight Studio of way/Vegas Dance alumni can be
• MEAN GIRLS on found attending the Broadway following colleges, uni- • The Radio City Rock- versities and perform- ettes ing on world renowned • The Bad Boys of stages and theaters! Dance
• Towson University
• So You Think You Can Dance
• University of Maryland
• Flashdance - The Musi- cal
• 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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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!
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Thank you to all those who volunteered, too numerous to mention, but without whom we would have been lost.
Spotlight extends a special thank you to the following:
Laurel High School
Nikiesha Baxter
Annette “Nana” Berry
Margaret Brown
Dolly Kemmerer
Irwin Liss - M&I Dancewear
Rosemarie Luca
Metrica Brown
Matthew McGovern
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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
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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