february 8th, 2025 6:30pm
Woodland Performing Arts Center
Made New
*Choreographer: 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
Praise You In This Storm
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns, Phil Wickham
Performer: Ava Osborne
Light in Darkness
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Music for the Fearless - Be Bold and Be Brave by Secession Studios
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Elysa Havens
Sufficient
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Clear Language by Balmorhea
Performer: Abigail McNulty
Runaway
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Runaway by Jess Ray
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
Unveiling
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Moonlight Sonata- Epic Trailer Version by Hidden Citizens
Performer: Emily Elliott
Concept & Spoken Words: Collaboration with Emily Elliott & Jordan Leonard
Righteous
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Righteous by Victory
Performer: Sophia Clauson
At His Feet
*Choreographer: Melody Hardin
Music: Arctic by Sleeping at Last
Performers: Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia
Lost in Your Love
Choreographer: Makayla Lane
Music: Lost in Your Love by Brandon Lake
Performers: Macey Stroud
Praise Forever
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Live Forever and PRAISE DANCE by 116, Skema Boy, and various artists.
Performers: Laylah Camus, Lily Duran, Harper Longenberger
What He Says About You
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: What He Says About You by Unspoken
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Emily Elliott, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Trinity Trezza, Chloe Weinkein
*Choreographer: 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
Praise You In This Storm
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns, Phil Wickham
Performer: Ava Osborne
Light in Darkness
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Music for the Fearless - Be Bold and Be Brave by Secession Studios
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Elysa Havens
Sufficient
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Clear Language by Balmorhea
Performer: Abigail McNulty
Runaway
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Runaway by Jess Ray
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
Unveiling
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Moonlight Sonata- Epic Trailer Version by Hidden Citizens
Performer: Emily Elliott
Concept & Spoken Words: Collaboration with Emily Elliott & Jordan Leonard
Righteous
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Righteous by Victory
Performer: Sophia Clauson
At His Feet
*Choreographer: Melody Hardin
Music: Arctic by Sleeping at Last
Performers: Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia
Lost in Your Love
Choreographer: Makayla Lane
Music: Lost in Your Love by Brandon Lake
Performers: Macey Stroud
Praise Forever
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Live Forever and PRAISE DANCE by 116, Skema Boy, and various artists.
Performers: Laylah Camus, Lily Duran, Harper Longenberger
What He Says About You
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: What He Says About You by Unspoken
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Emily Elliott, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Trinity Trezza, Chloe Weinkein
intermission 1
3in1
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Summer 2 - 2012 by Max Richter, Daniel Hope, Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin, Andre de Ridder
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty
One Candle
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Near Light by Olafur Arnalds
Performer: Carlee Martel
WHAT YOU POURED
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: WHAT YOU POURED by Ben Lawrence, JSteph
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
Our Thoughts Within
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Hurricane by Slow Meadow
Performer: Harper Longenberger
Priceless
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Priceless by For King & Country
Performers: Channing Amos, Peyton Amos
Sanctuary
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Sanctuary by Abby Robertson
Performer: Julia Spence
African Skies
Choreographer: Leymis Bolanós Wilmott Artistic Director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance
Restaged by: Mary Rennels
Music: African Skies by The Brecker Brothers
Performers: **DaCo Emerald - Laylah Camus, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Looking for God
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Looking for God by Blessing Offor
Performer: Trinity Trezza
Revolutionary
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Revolutionary by Josh Wilson
Performers: Norah Bellew, Carissa McCoy
You Know Me
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: You Know Me by Bethel Music, Steffany Gretzinger
Performer: Joy Valencia
Big God
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Big God by Terrian
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
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Summer 2 - 2012 by Max Richter, Daniel Hope, Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin, Andre de Ridder
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty
One Candle
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Near Light by Olafur Arnalds
Performer: Carlee Martel
WHAT YOU POURED
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: WHAT YOU POURED by Ben Lawrence, JSteph
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
Our Thoughts Within
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Hurricane by Slow Meadow
Performer: Harper Longenberger
Priceless
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Priceless by For King & Country
Performers: Channing Amos, Peyton Amos
Sanctuary
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Sanctuary by Abby Robertson
Performer: Julia Spence
African Skies
Choreographer: Leymis Bolanós Wilmott Artistic Director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance
Restaged by: Mary Rennels
Music: African Skies by The Brecker Brothers
Performers: **DaCo Emerald - Laylah Camus, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Looking for God
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Looking for God by Blessing Offor
Performer: Trinity Trezza
Revolutionary
Choreographer: Jordan Leonard
Music: Revolutionary by Josh Wilson
Performers: Norah Bellew, Carissa McCoy
You Know Me
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: You Know Me by Bethel Music, Steffany Gretzinger
Performer: Joy Valencia
Big God
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Big God by Terrian
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
intermission 2
Deception
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Lost Song by Olafur Arnalds
Performers:Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Joy Valencia
Costly
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Costly by Harvest
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
At the Helm
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Solo? Repeat! by Anne Muller, Alex Stolze
Performer: Kayleigh Lollar
God Only Knows
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: God Only Knows by For King & Country
Performer: Chloe Weinkein
Baggage
*Choreographer: Kayleigh Lollar
Music: Remembrance by Balmorhea
Performers: Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty,
Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne
Look What You’ve Done
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Look What You’ve Done by Tasha Layton
Performers: Elysa Havens
This is the Gospel
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: This is the Gospel by Elevation Rhythm, Joe L Barnes
Performers: Giana DeJesus, ReAnn Kolbe
It is Well
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Soul's Anthem by Tori Kelly
Performers: **DaCo Emerald - Laylah Camus, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Eden
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Eden by Jervis Campbell
Performer: Lillian Chandler
Rising in His Strength
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Levitate by Théos
Performers: Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith
Dependence
*Choreographer: Abigail McNulty
Music: Tulipa by Upperroom
Performer: Abigail McNulty
Vocals: Abigail McNulty
Hands & Feet
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Hands & Feet by Ecclesia, Andrew Padilla
Performers: **DaCo Diamond - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Taylor Anderson, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Loralei Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, Marlie Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Grace Lazzari, Kayleigh Lollar, Harper Longenberger, Carlee Martel, Jordyn McColley, Carissa McCoy, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Joy Valencia, Layla Vaughn, Chloe Weinkein
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Lost Song by Olafur Arnalds
Performers:Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Joy Valencia
Costly
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Costly by Harvest
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
At the Helm
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Solo? Repeat! by Anne Muller, Alex Stolze
Performer: Kayleigh Lollar
God Only Knows
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: God Only Knows by For King & Country
Performer: Chloe Weinkein
Baggage
*Choreographer: Kayleigh Lollar
Music: Remembrance by Balmorhea
Performers: Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty,
Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne
Look What You’ve Done
Choreographer: Bristen DeJarnette
Music: Look What You’ve Done by Tasha Layton
Performers: Elysa Havens
This is the Gospel
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: This is the Gospel by Elevation Rhythm, Joe L Barnes
Performers: Giana DeJesus, ReAnn Kolbe
It is Well
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Soul's Anthem by Tori Kelly
Performers: **DaCo Emerald - Laylah Camus, Sophia Clauson, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Maia Juan, Kayleigh Lollar, Carlee Martel, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Eden
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Eden by Jervis Campbell
Performer: Lillian Chandler
Rising in His Strength
Choreographer: MaKayla Lane
Music: Levitate by Théos
Performers: Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith
Dependence
*Choreographer: Abigail McNulty
Music: Tulipa by Upperroom
Performer: Abigail McNulty
Vocals: Abigail McNulty
Hands & Feet
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Music: Hands & Feet by Ecclesia, Andrew Padilla
Performers: **DaCo Diamond - Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Taylor Anderson, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Loralei Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Giana DeJesus, Leela DeLazzer, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, Marlie Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Grace Lazzari, Kayleigh Lollar, Harper Longenberger, Carlee Martel, Jordyn McColley, Carissa McCoy, Abigail McNulty, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Joy Valencia, Layla Vaughn, Chloe Weinkein
*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.
**wfa dance company (daco)
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.
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.