dance SHOWCASE part 2
april 23rd, 2023 6:30pm
Look Up
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle
Performers: DaCo Diamond**
Taylor Anderson, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Giana DeJesus, Lily Duran, Joy Elias, Emily Elliott, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Reina Garnes, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Kayleigh Lollar, Harper Longenberger, Carlee Martel, Jordyn Mccolley, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Reagan Wilson, Kennedy Zaller
Speak The Word
Choreography: Mattison Bedinghaus
Music: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka by Johann Strauss II
Class: Ballet 2
Performers: Hermione Bedinghaus, Olivia Bedy, Makynzie Bertsch, Rachel Bradford, Giana DeJesus, Emma Grace Gagne, Eleanor Givens, Abbey Granata, Bethany Hall, Harper Longenberger, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
With God All Things are Possible
Choreography: Julianna Ruane and Mattison Bedinghaus
Music: Barrie Begins to Write by Silvio Amato, Valse Royale by Patrick Doyle, Two Pirates are Shaving Captain Hook by Silvio Amato, The Happy Hours of Young Snow White by Silvio Amato, and You Shall Go by Patrick Doyle
Class: Ballet 3, Ballet 4, and Ballet 5
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Emma Bogucki, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Courtney Cripe, Lily Duran, Joy Elias, Emily Elliott, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Reina Garnes, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Kayleigh Lollar, Ava Losada, Carlee Martel, Jordyn Mccolley, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Emma Sunday, Cassidy Thompson, Trinity Trezza, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Sofia Vuckovic, Chloe Weinkein, Reagan Wilson, Kennedy Zaller
Choreographers Note:
This year's ballet piece is a reimagined interpretation of the ballet "Peter Pan."
Ballet 3 dancers (Mermaids) represent new believers exploring faith and how the power of God works in our lives.
Ballet 4 dancers (Pirates) represent the battle between faith and pride.
Ballet 5 dancers (Fairies) represent the power of faith in everyday life.
As the piece progresses, the Fairies help the Mermaids and Pirates develop a deeper knowledge that with God, all things are possible.
BY YOUR POWER
Choreography: Bristen Groves
Music: By Your Power by Thi’sl and Hulvey
Class: Hip Hop 2
Performers: Skye Baldock, Estelle Florin, Ella Gawronski, Mason Green, Jalee Harnish, Olivia Harp, Marlie Juan, Delaney Kartheiser, Reagan Meyerson, Grace Mitchell, Aaliyah O'Neal, London Quay, Finley Randlett, Rylee Scheuer, Madison Taylor
Your Love
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Your Love by Blessing Offor
Performers: DaCo Sapphire**
Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Giana DeJesus, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Harper Longenberger, Jordyn Mccolley, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence
Abide*
Choreography: Zoe Figgins
Music: Days by Balmorrhea
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Kayleigh Lollar, Abi McNulty & Zoe Figgins
Ain't Got Love
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Ain't Got Love by Ecclesia, Steph Aklesso
Class: Jazz 2
Performers: Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Giana DeJesus, Olivia Hedrick, Macaylah Laney, Harper Longenberger, Ansley Losada, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
and with the measure you use
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Déferlante by René Aubry
Performers: DaCo Ruby**
Laylah Camus, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Wake up Sleeper
Choreography: Jordan Leonard
Music: Wake up Sleeper by Austin French
Class: Intermediate Tap
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Joy Elias, Allison Feikema, Reagan Wilson
Quintessence*
Choreography: Hannah Hardin
Spoken Word Written by: Wes Hardin
Music: Quintessence by Theodore Shapiro & José Gonzalez
Performer: Hannah Hardin
Freedom Hymn
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Freedom Hymn by Austin French
Class: Jazz 3
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Londyn Knoll, ReAnn Kolbe, Christina Lenneman, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Trinity Trezza
Tremble
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Tremble by Mosaic MSC
Class: Jazz 4
Performers: Emma Bogucki, Laylah Camus, Courtney Cripe, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Mya Gorris, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Cassidy Thompson, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Sofia Vuckovic, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Grave Clothes
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Grave Clothes by Tribal, Maverick City Music, Jessica Hitte
Class: Jazz 5
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Reagan Wilson
By Their Fruit
Choreography: Mary Rennels in collaboration with dancers
Music: Soft Gaiden by Brin
Class: Contemporary Modern 2
Performers: Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Giana DeJesus, Macaylah Laney, Harper Longenberger, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
Foundation
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Klass by Tom Ashbrook
Class: Contemporary Modern 3
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Londyn Knoll, ReAnn Kolbe, Ella Kraft, Jordyn Mccolley, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Cassidy Thompson, Trinity Trezza, Sofia Vuckovic
Tetelastai
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: The Opening by Sol Rising, Parra for Cuva by Mood in A
Performers: DaCo Emerald**
Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Reagan Wilson
Choreographers Note:
Tetelastai is Hebrew for "It is finished." This piece is an abstract interpretation of how the disciples reacted to Jesus' death, before his return. The dancers move through different emotional states: shock, anger, sorrow, hopefulness, expectancy.
Flesh
Choreography: Mary Rennels in collaboration with dancers
Music: Bh by Daniel Aged
Class: Contemporary Modern 4
Performers: Laylah Camus, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Jesu
Choreography: Molly Hoehne
Music: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by The Cathedral Singers
Class: Contemporary Modern 5
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Kendall Vondran, Reagan Wilson
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle
Performers: DaCo Diamond**
Taylor Anderson, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Giana DeJesus, Lily Duran, Joy Elias, Emily Elliott, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Reina Garnes, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Kayleigh Lollar, Harper Longenberger, Carlee Martel, Jordyn Mccolley, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Reagan Wilson, Kennedy Zaller
Speak The Word
Choreography: Mattison Bedinghaus
Music: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka by Johann Strauss II
Class: Ballet 2
Performers: Hermione Bedinghaus, Olivia Bedy, Makynzie Bertsch, Rachel Bradford, Giana DeJesus, Emma Grace Gagne, Eleanor Givens, Abbey Granata, Bethany Hall, Harper Longenberger, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
With God All Things are Possible
Choreography: Julianna Ruane and Mattison Bedinghaus
Music: Barrie Begins to Write by Silvio Amato, Valse Royale by Patrick Doyle, Two Pirates are Shaving Captain Hook by Silvio Amato, The Happy Hours of Young Snow White by Silvio Amato, and You Shall Go by Patrick Doyle
Class: Ballet 3, Ballet 4, and Ballet 5
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Emma Bogucki, Laylah Camus, Lillian Chandler, Sophia Clauson, Courtney Cripe, Lily Duran, Joy Elias, Emily Elliott, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Reina Garnes, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Maia Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Kayleigh Lollar, Ava Losada, Carlee Martel, Jordyn Mccolley, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Lexi Murnen, Karmyn Ochs, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Kaylei Smith, Macey Stroud, Emma Sunday, Cassidy Thompson, Trinity Trezza, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Sofia Vuckovic, Chloe Weinkein, Reagan Wilson, Kennedy Zaller
Choreographers Note:
This year's ballet piece is a reimagined interpretation of the ballet "Peter Pan."
Ballet 3 dancers (Mermaids) represent new believers exploring faith and how the power of God works in our lives.
Ballet 4 dancers (Pirates) represent the battle between faith and pride.
Ballet 5 dancers (Fairies) represent the power of faith in everyday life.
As the piece progresses, the Fairies help the Mermaids and Pirates develop a deeper knowledge that with God, all things are possible.
BY YOUR POWER
Choreography: Bristen Groves
Music: By Your Power by Thi’sl and Hulvey
Class: Hip Hop 2
Performers: Skye Baldock, Estelle Florin, Ella Gawronski, Mason Green, Jalee Harnish, Olivia Harp, Marlie Juan, Delaney Kartheiser, Reagan Meyerson, Grace Mitchell, Aaliyah O'Neal, London Quay, Finley Randlett, Rylee Scheuer, Madison Taylor
Your Love
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Your Love by Blessing Offor
Performers: DaCo Sapphire**
Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Giana DeJesus, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, ReAnn Kolbe, Harper Longenberger, Jordyn Mccolley, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Julia Spence
Abide*
Choreography: Zoe Figgins
Music: Days by Balmorrhea
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Kayleigh Lollar, Abi McNulty & Zoe Figgins
Ain't Got Love
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Ain't Got Love by Ecclesia, Steph Aklesso
Class: Jazz 2
Performers: Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Giana DeJesus, Olivia Hedrick, Macaylah Laney, Harper Longenberger, Ansley Losada, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
and with the measure you use
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Déferlante by René Aubry
Performers: DaCo Ruby**
Laylah Camus, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Wake up Sleeper
Choreography: Jordan Leonard
Music: Wake up Sleeper by Austin French
Class: Intermediate Tap
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Joy Elias, Allison Feikema, Reagan Wilson
Quintessence*
Choreography: Hannah Hardin
Spoken Word Written by: Wes Hardin
Music: Quintessence by Theodore Shapiro & José Gonzalez
Performer: Hannah Hardin
Freedom Hymn
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Freedom Hymn by Austin French
Class: Jazz 3
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Londyn Knoll, ReAnn Kolbe, Christina Lenneman, Jordyn Mccolley, Carissa McCoy, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Trinity Trezza
Tremble
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Tremble by Mosaic MSC
Class: Jazz 4
Performers: Emma Bogucki, Laylah Camus, Courtney Cripe, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Mya Gorris, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Cassidy Thompson, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Sofia Vuckovic, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Grave Clothes
Choreography: Melissa Rummel
Music: Grave Clothes by Tribal, Maverick City Music, Jessica Hitte
Class: Jazz 5
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Reagan Wilson
By Their Fruit
Choreography: Mary Rennels in collaboration with dancers
Music: Soft Gaiden by Brin
Class: Contemporary Modern 2
Performers: Olivia Bedy, Norah Bellew, Giana DeJesus, Macaylah Laney, Harper Longenberger, Abigail Ruane, Julia Spence, Layla Vaughn
Foundation
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: Klass by Tom Ashbrook
Class: Contemporary Modern 3
Performers: Taylor Anderson, Lillian Chandler, Lily Duran, Emily Elliott, Elysa Havens, Andrea Juan, Londyn Knoll, ReAnn Kolbe, Ella Kraft, Jordyn Mccolley, Karmyn Ochs, Kaylei Smith, Cassidy Thompson, Trinity Trezza, Sofia Vuckovic
Tetelastai
Choreography: Mary Rennels
Music: The Opening by Sol Rising, Parra for Cuva by Mood in A
Performers: DaCo Emerald**
Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Reagan Wilson
Choreographers Note:
Tetelastai is Hebrew for "It is finished." This piece is an abstract interpretation of how the disciples reacted to Jesus' death, before his return. The dancers move through different emotional states: shock, anger, sorrow, hopefulness, expectancy.
Flesh
Choreography: Mary Rennels in collaboration with dancers
Music: Bh by Daniel Aged
Class: Contemporary Modern 4
Performers: Laylah Camus, Joy Elias, Reina Garnes, Maia Juan, Carlee Martel, Lexi Murnen, Ava Osborne, Emma Rodman, Macey Stroud, Kirsten Joy Valencia, Chloe Weinkein, Kennedy Zaller
Jesu
Choreography: Molly Hoehne
Music: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by The Cathedral Singers
Class: Contemporary Modern 5
Performers: Sophia Clauson, Allison Feikema, Zoe Figgins, Jenna Furno, Hannah Hardin, Melody Hardin, Kayleigh Lollar, Abigail McNulty, Ashley Murnen, Kendall Vondran, Reagan Wilson
senior projects*
This is WFA’s first season to offer our DaCo seniors the opportunity to be able to have their own choreography produced in our show, choosing from creating a group or solo piece. While exercising using their own creative voices and working independently, they received feedback throughout their choreographic process. We are so proud of their work and taking a risk by being the first ever dancers in our program to show their own fully developed choreographic work.
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.
RED LETTER VIDEO
PRODUCTION & VIDEOGRAPHY: MOLLY HOEHNE
SCRIPT WRITTEN BY MOLLY HOENE & DANIELLE DEJESUS, SOME PORTIONS ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINS OF THE RED-LETTER BIBLE BY CROSSWAY
DANCERS: EMILY ELLIOT, ZOE FIGGINS, JENNA FURNO, HANNAH HARDIN, KARMYN OCHS, AVA OSBORNE, REAGAN WILSON, KENNEDY ZALLER
VOICEOVER: ZOE FIGGINS, HANNAH HARDIN & REAGAN WILSON
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WFA DANCE DIRECTOR, MARY RENNELS, FOR HER OVERSIGHT AND LEADERSHIP.
WE ALSO WANT TO THANK ALL OF OUR WFA PARENTS AND FAMILIES AND VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, LOYALTY AND DEDICATION TO THE MINISTRY OF WFA.
