Swan Lake Excerpts Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, with an adaptation by Ava Williams and Julianna Ruane Music: Swan Lake Act 1 by Tchaikovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra Performers: Ballet 3 - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Loralei Chandler, Ella Clark, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Marlie Juan, Grace Lazzari, Harper Longenberger, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Abigail Ruane, Ava Schmitz, Nicole Socarras, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn Ballet 4 - Elizaveta Ahearn, Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Lucy Fox, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza Ballet 5 - Laylah Camus, Emily Elliott, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein Seniors - Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty Because of YOU! Choreography: MaKayla Lane Music: Bulletproof by Citizen Way Performers: Intermediate Jazz - Greenly Gabrielson, McKinley Laine, Makayla Mcfarland, Aaliyah Ozit, Vivian Szekely, Elli Watterson, Rilynn Wilder
At His Feet Choreography: *Melody Hardin Music: Arctic by Sleeping at Last Performers: Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia
That's Who I Praise Choreography: Melissa Rummel Music: That's Who I Praise by Brandon Lake Performers: Jazz 3 - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Loralei Chandler, Ella Clark, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Olivia Hedrick, Marlie Juan, Grace Lazzari, Harper Longenberger, Grace Mitchell, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Abigail Ruane, Nicole Socarras, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
Not Today Choreography: Melissa Rummel Music: Not Today - Remix by Hillsong UNITED, Cole Walowac Performers: Jazz 4 - Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza
My God Fights for Me Choreography: Melissa Rummel Music: My God Fights for Me by Charity Gayle, Micah Tyler, Kaden Slay Performers: Jazz 5 - Laylah Camus, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Peace Within Choreography: MaKayla Lane Music: Yet- Instrumental by Draw Close Performers: Intermediate Ballet - Greenly Gabrielson, McKinley Laine, Joy MacDonald, Juliana MacDonald, Isabelle Mace, Gianna Marsh-Smeralda, Makayla Mcfarland, Vivian Szekely, Elli Watterson, Rilynn Wilder
Made New Choreography: *Sophia Clauson Music: On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter Performers: Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Kaylei Smith, Trinity Trezza, Chloe Weinkein
intermission
Baggage Choreography: *Kayleigh Lollar in collaboration with dancers Music: Remembrance by Balmorhea Performers: Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Emily Elliott, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne
Keeper Choreography: Mary Rennels Music: Keeper by Jonathan Ogden Performers: **DaCo Sapphire - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Loralei Chandler, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Marlie Juan, Grace Lazzari, Harper Longenberger, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
Miracles Choreography: Bristen DeJarnette Music: Miracles by KB, Lecrae Performers: Intermediate Hip Hop - Taylor Anderson, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza
Lazarus Choreography: Bristen DeJarnette Music: Lazarus by Trip Lee, Thi’sl Performers: Advanced Hip Hop - Laylah Camus, Emily Elliott, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Ava Osborne, Ella VanNort, Chloe Weinkein
Dependence Choreography: *Abi McNulty Music: Tulipa by Upperroom Performer: Abi McNulty
Excellence Choreography: Mary Rennels, in collaboration with dancers Music: Excellence by Ecclesia, Sarah Elkins Performers: **DaCo Ruby - Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza
Forged to Strengthen Choreography: Mary Rennels, in collaboration with dancers Music: Babe by Evenings Performers: **DaCo Emerald - Laylah Camus, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Bearing Together, Lighter Forever Choreography: Mary Rennels, in collaboration with dancers Music: Hat of Rain by Hiss Golden Messenger, Overnight KV by Kurt Vile Performers: Contemporary Modern 3 - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Loralei Chandler, Ella Clark, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Marlie Juan, Grace Lazzari, Harper Longenberger, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Kiki Reynolds, Nicole Socarras, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
Communio Choreography: Mary Rennels, in collaboration with dancers & assistant Melody Hardin Music: Improvisation on a Familiar Theme by Andrew Bird Lighting Concept: Melody Hardin Performers: Contemporary Modern 4 - Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Ella VanNort
Rooted in Faith Choreography: MaKayla Lane Music: Revenge by Daniel Pemberton Performers: Contemporary Modern 5 - Laylah Camus, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Script, Voiceover & Image Concepts: Danielle DeJesus Visual Artist: Madesi Design Video Concept: Mary Rennels Academy Theme Artwork: Rachel Marks
academy slideshow by rachel marks
*daco senior projects
DaCo Seniors receive the opportunity to have their own choreography produced in our show, choosing from creating a group or solo piece. While utilizing their own creative voices and working independently, they receive mentorship and feedback throughout their choreographic process from WFA's Dance Department Head.
The mission of WFA Dance Company is to provide a safe, Godly environment of concentrated training and development for young artists while glorifying God in the process; with excellence and hard work.
Our purpose is to provide a progressive, advanced track for dancers to train in multiple styles. Our goal is to create an opportunity for dancers to flourish in their giftings and passion, grow in their technique, form a community, learn more about God and give back to their community through ministry opportunities.
The music we play creates an environment to connect your heart to God and others. We’ll sing new songs from churches around the world and centuries-old hymns. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” For us, that’s what making music is all about. Our songs are a celebration of who God is and what He is doing in the Church.