march 14, 2026 | 2 pm
woodland performing arts center

10th Anniversary Season

Celebrating a decade of artistry, excellence, and leadership.

In celebration of a decade of Dance Company, tonight’s program includes several works from the DaCo repertory—pieces originally choreographed in past seasons and restaged this season as we reflect on the growth, artistry, and leadership that have shaped the company over the past ten years.

​★ Denotes works from the DaCo repertory.

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Wake Remix ★
​Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2021
Music: Wake (Remix) by Hillsong Young & Free
Performers: Sapphire Dance Company
Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Caroline Bedy, Jillian Carey, Grace Dean, Leela DeLazzer, Bella Hutchins, Elise Hutchins, McKinley Laine, Lea Laney, Aaliyah Ozit, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Layla Vaughn, Azariah Wright

The River
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: The River by Jordan Feliz
Performers: Marlie Juan and Olivia Bedy

Come Jesus Come
Choreographer: Amber Slay
Music: Come Jesus Come by Stephen McWhirter
Performer: Taylor Anderson

Honest
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Honest by Leanna Crawford
Performer: Chloe Weinkein

Meant to Be ★
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2022
Music: Meant to Be by Elevation Worship
Performer: Ruby Dance Company
Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Ella Clark, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Marlie Juan, Harper Longenberger, Carissa McCoy, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence

Hold On To Me
Choreographer: Amber Slay
Music: Hold On To Me by Lauren Daigle
Performer: Peyton Amos

Out of Hiding
Choreographer: Ava Williams
Music: Out of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger
Performer: Trinity Trezza

Remain in Him
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel in collaboration with dancers
Music: We Wish It Was Never Light by Ryan Taubert
Performers: Karmyn Ochs and Ava Osborne

His Grace is Sufficient
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Rok Nardin by Don Giovanni
Performer: Emily Elliot

Springtime
Choreographer: Ava Williams
Music: Springtime by Chris Renzema
Performer: Carissa McCoy

Infinitude ★​
​Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2019
Music: Go by Nathan Lanier
Performer: Emerald Dance Company
​Taylor Anderson, Emily Elliott, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Selinah Palacios, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein

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15 min intermission

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Breathe
Choreographer: Ava Williams 
Music: Breathe by Emma Nissen
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Norah Bellew, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Harper Longenberger, Carissa McCoy,  Kaylei Smith, Trinity Trezza

The Truth
Choreographer: Ava Williams
Music: The Truth by Megan Woods
Performer: Channing Amos

Joy
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Joy by for KING & COUNTRY
Performer: Julia Spence & Layla Vaughn

El Roi
Choreographer: Amber Slay in collaboration with dancer
Music: Oyarsa by Tony Anderson, Timbre
Performer: Karmyn Ochs

Your Love ★
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2022
Music: Your Love by Blessing Offor
Performers: Sapphire Dance Company
Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Caroline Bedy, Jillian Carey, Grace Dean, Leela DeLazzer, Bella Hutchins, Elise Hutchins, McKinley Laine, Lea Laney, Aaliyah Ozit, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Layla Vaughn, Azariah Wright

Count on Me
Choreographer: Ava Williams
Music: Count on Me by The Young Escape 
Performers: Norah Bellew and Carissa McCoy

The Garden of Gethsemane
Choreographer: Amber Slay in collaboration with dancer
Music: Deceit and Betrayal by Audiomachine
Performer: Ava Osborne

No Longer I
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Exile by Luca D'Alberto
Performers: Emily Elliott & Joy Valencia

Heaven Divided: The Fall of Lucifer ★
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Modern 5 Class, 2018
Music: I Can Almost See You by Hammock & Don't Lose Yourself to This by Sinjin Hawke
Performers: Ruby Dance Company
Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Ella Clark, Lily Duran, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Marlie Juan, Harper Longenberger, Carissa McCoy, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence

Through Grace
Choreographer: Melissa Rummel
Music: Solas by Jamie Duffy
Performer: Carlee Martel

When I Fall
​Choreographer: Amber Slay
Music: When I Fall by Katy Nichole
Performer: Trinity Trezza & Chloe Weinkein

Be Still
Choreographer: Amber Slay
Music: Be Still by Jeremy Camp
Performer: Julia Spence

She is Made ★​
Choreographer: Mary Rennels in collaboration with dancers
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2022
Music: Botanique by J Foerster & N Kramer
Poem: His In The Beginning by Jenny Erlingson
Performers: Emerald Dance Company
​Taylor Anderson, Emily Elliott, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Selinah Palacios, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein
Special thanks to Lily Duran and Andrea Juan for contributing to the rehearsal process.

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10 year anniversary slideshow 

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The Blessing ★​
Choreographer: Mary Rennels
Premiered by WFA Dance Company, 2022
Music: The Blessing (feat. Cody Carnes) [Radio Alternate Version 2] by Kari Jobe
Performers: Diamond All WFA Dance Companies
​Channing Amos, Peyton Amos, Taylor Anderson, Caroline Bedy, Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Jillian Carey, Ella Clark, Grace Dean, Leela DeLazzer, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Bella Hutchins, Elise Hutchins, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, Marlie Juan, McKinley Laine, Lea Laney, Harper Longenberger, Carlee Martel, Carissa McCoy, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Aaliyah Ozit, Selinah Palacios, Ayleen Perez Osoria, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence, Macey Stroud, Trinity Trezza, Joy Valencia, Layla Vaughn, Chloe Weinkein, Azariah Wright

Lighting design: madison george

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​With gratitude to the dancers, teachers and leaders who have been part of WFA Dance Company over the past decade. We celebrate the artistry, leadership, and community God has cultivated through this program.

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mission

The mission of Woodland Fine Arts Academy’s Dance Company (DaCo) is to provide a safe, God-honoring environment where young artists receive focused training and development while glorifying God through excellence and hard work.​

purpose

Founded in 2016, Dance Company provides a progressive, advanced track for young dancers to train in multiple styles. Our goal is to create an environment where dancers can flourish in their gifting and passion, grow in technique and leadership, build a strong community, deepen their faith, and give back through ministry opportunities. Dancers also gain valuable performance opportunities, allowing them to showcase their growth and artistry in a variety of settings.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WFA dance company director, MARY RENNELS, FOR HER OVERSIGHT AND LEADERSHIP.

​WE ALSO THANK ALL OF OUR dance company PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, LOYALTY AND DEDICATION TO THE MINISTRY OF WFA.

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