BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS:
BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
BLUE • 2:30
RENTON IKEA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Signature Competition Team
Choreography by Kelly Bahr, Rhonda George & Tani Ohashi
FROZEN Ballet Production
MarisaSchiehserasElsa,EmilyElienasAnna,ChisakoMaedaasOlaf, CaitlynHagenasSven,EdieTehanasSnowQueen,ElisaMarkevitchasSpiritMother
In the Kingdom of Arendelle, Princess Elsa has the power to create and freeze ice and snow, and her younger sister Anna loves to play with her After Elsa accidentally injures Anna with her magic, she becomes fearful of her increasingly unpredictable powers and sends Anna away
Elsa and Anna Choreography by Leta Frisch
Emily Elien, Marisa Schiehser
Elsa and Anna’s Friends Instructed by Sofia Lopez
Pre-Ballet/Tap
Ella Amram, Presley Auyong, Fiona Billow, Leonie Chen, Adalynn Heckendorf, Autumn Lee, Alexa Padilla, Madelyn Scowcroft, Amelia Ussery, Allison Wei, Ella Zimmels
The King and Queen are lost at sea and presumed dead. Soon Elsa comes of age and is crowned Queen. The kingdom throws a huge coronation celebration inviting the public and visiting dignitaries.
Coronation Choreography by Leta Frisch
Sydney Chenoweth, Emily Elien, Chisako Maeda, Elisa Markevitch, Marisa Schiehser
People of Arendelle Choreography by Leta Frisch
Ballet 205 5/206
Dina Bui, Zoe Elien, Annelise Guerrero, Haruna Morishita, Alana Precht, Lauren Russell, Priyanka
Thiagarajan, Brielle Weedman, Olivia Zhong
Visitors from the Southern Isles Instructed by Jenae Plaisance
STARS Ballet 104
Sofia Aguilar Ehrli, Alex Akyuz, Melina Bahrami, Claire Danley, Phoebe Guattare, Jasna Kindra, Ivan Kutchera, Samantha Nightingale, Brynn Pearson, Karenna Stone, Katelyn Wong, Azusa Yi, Emiko Young
Visitors from the West Instructed by Tani Ohashi
STARS Ballet 101
Keira Chan, Anais Gould, Aanya Karunakalage, Corianna Keeney, Reagan Lundberg, Ananya Sharma, Muyan Song, Isabelle Wang, Amelia Wu, Natalie Xu, Adalyn Zeng
Villagers of the East Choreography by Leta Frisch
Ballet 205/205 5
Quincy Charles, Makayla Du, Leena Huang, Nathaniel Lee, Jordyn Ohashi, Philip Trescases, Elyse Van Gundy, Ella Zhang
Elsa accidentally exposes her powers before the court Out of fear she flees to the North Mountain where she creates an Ice Palace to hide. Anna ventures to find Elsa. With the help of her new friends Olaf the snowman, Sven the reindeer and their friends, they guide Anna to the Ice Palace.
Elsa Flees to North Mountain Choreography by Leta Frisch
Emily Elien, Marisa Schiehser
Snow Flurries Instructed by Charmin Wray
Ballet/Tap
Clara Chang, Mika Domingo, Aahana Guddanti, Ariana Heckendorf, Kimberly Low, Emmaline Mitchell, Kylie Mokashi, Amelia Shepherd, Amy Xia, Melody Yuan, Elizabeth Yukhymchuk, Adrianna Zeng
Searching for Elsa Choreography by Jenae Plaisance
Ballet 203/204
Jordan Belcher, Owyn Chinn, Paige Dennett, Amelia Du, Kaylee Feather, David MacKinnon, Evan McMaster, Gabriela Muntean, Isabella Park, Kieu An Ratts, Risa Sinthunava, Amber Sun, Emma Sun, Erin Wong, Julia Zhong, Satyana Zope
Onward and Upward Choreography by Jenae Plaisance
Emily Elien, Caitlyn Hagen, Chisako Maeda
When Anna reaches the Ice Palace, Elsa accidentally freezes Anna's heart, mortally injuring her In desperation to keep Anna safe, Elsa uses the help of a Snow Queen she has created to chase Anna away.
Snowflakes Choreography by Jenae Plaisance
Beginning & Intermediate Pointe
Dina Bui, Chloe Chenoweth, Annelise Guerrero, Caitlyn Hagen, Wari Junya, Elisa Markevitch, Haruna Morishita, Alana Precht, Elise Trescases, Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen, Amarah Wei, Olivia Zhong
Letting Anna Go Choreography by Leta Frisch
Advanced Pointe
Emily Elien, Marisa Schiehser, Edie Tehan
The Snow Queen reveals that Anna will die unless " an act of true love" reverses the spell. Elsa returns home She hugs Anna and mourns her Elsa's true love for her sister lifts the freezing spell and the sisters are reunited. Elsa realizes that love is the key to controlling her magic.
True Love Choreography by Jenae Plaisance
Ballet 207/208
Chloe Chenoweth, Sydney Chenoweth, Emily Elien, Caitlyn Hagen, Wari Junya, Chisako Maeda, Elisa Markevitch, Marisa Schiehser, Edie Tehan, Elise Trescases, Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen, Amarah Wei
BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED
Second Half
Motivation Choreography by Sofia Lopez
Hip Hop 1-2
Ella Archer, Shannon Barneson, Nicholas Becciu, Sasha Bilenko, Ava Carlson, Alan Donner, Clara
Gershman, Kaylee Hu, Kayla Kim, Emilia Melikov, Charlotte Michel, Keira Perez, Mila Whitmore, Rosy Yu
Have You Ever Seen the Rain Choreography by Tani Ohashi
STARS Contemporary 104
Sofia Aguilar Ehrli, Alex Akyuz, Melina Bahrami, Claire Danley, Phoebe Guattare, Jasna Kindra, Ivan Kutchera, Samantha Nightingale, Brynn Pearson, Karenna Stone, Katelyn Wong, Emiko Young
Clock Work Choreography by Erin Hocevar-Ortiz
Mezzo/Avant Garde/Elite Hip Hop
Quincy Charles, Chloe Chenoweth, Makayla Du, Zoe Elien, Kaylee Feather, Leena Huang, Wari Junya, Nathaniel Lee, Liz Li, Chisako Maeda, Haruna Morishita, Jordyn Ohashi, Jeena Roy, Lauren Russell, Risa
Sinthunava, Philip Trescases, Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen, Amarah Wei, Ella Zhang
C’est Chic Choreography by Tani Ohashi
STARS Tap 101
Keira Chan, Anais Gould, Aanya Karunakalage, Corianna Keeney, Reagan Lundberg, Ananya Sharma, Muyan Song, Isabelle Wang, Amelia Wu, Natalie Xu, Adalyn Zeng
Yes, We Have No Bananas
Reckless/Custom Cut Musical Theater
Choreography by Tani Ohashi & Jenn Smith
Brooklyn Belcher, Jordan Belcher, Owyn Chinn, Paige Dennett, Amelia Du, David MacKinnon, Evan McMaster, Gabriela Muntean, Isabella Park, Kieu An Ratts, Elyse Van Gundy, Erin Wong, Satyana Zope
Can’t Stop the Feeling Choreography by Charmin Wray
Hip Hop Basics
Christa Egesdal, Malina Kearney, Morgan Messer, Ryumi Adrienne Sanchez, Quinn Stoker, Alaina Tang, Kylie Tep
Beautiful Thing Choreography by Caitlyn Hagen
Graduating Senior Solo
Caitlyn Hagen
Tour de France Choreography by Bailey & Marty Roberts
Custom Cut/Mezzo Tap
Jordan Belcher, Chloe Chenoweth, Makayla Du, Kaylee Feather, Leena Huang, Nathaniel Lee, Lauren Russell, Philip Trescases, Elyse Van Gundy, Satyana Zope
Bitter Choreography by Kelly Bahr
Elite Contemporary
Sydney Chenoweth, Emily Elien, Chisako Maeda, Marisa Schiehser, Edie Tehan
Don't Stop Me Now Choreography by Grace Garrett
STARS Jazz 104
Sofia Aguilar Ehrli, Alex Akyuz, Melina Bahrami, Claire Danley, Phoebe Guattare, Jasna Kindra, Ivan Kutchera, Samantha Nightingale, Brynn Pearson, Karenna Stone, Katelyn Wong, Emiko Young
Hands Tied Choreography by Tani Ohashi
Mezzo/Avant Garde Contemporary
Annelise Guerrero, Caitlyn Hagen, Wari Junya, Haruna Morishita, Lauren Russell, Elise Trescases, Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen, Brielle Weedman, Amarah Wei, Olivia Zhong
Lip Gloss Choreography by Grace Garrett
STARS Hip Hop 101
Keira Chan, Anais Gould, Aanya Karunakalage, Corianna Keeney, Reagan Lundberg, Ananya Sharma, Muyan Song, Isabelle Wang, Amelia Wu, Natalie Xu, Adalyn Zeng
Don’t Stop Choreography by Charmin Wray
Ballet/Tap
Clara Chang, Mika Domingo, Aahana Guddanti, Ariana Heckendorf, Kimberly Low, Emmaline Mitchell, Kylie Mokashi, Amelia Shepherd, Amy Xia, Melody Yuan, Elizabeth Yukhymchuk, Adrianna Zeng
State Lines Choreography by Rhonda George & Tani Ohashi
Signature Team Seniors
Caitlyn Hagen, Liz Li, Marisa Schiehser, Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen
Tip Toe with the Teachers Choreography by Backstage Teachers
Teachers Dance
Backstage Dance Studio Teachers
It’s Raining Men Choreography by Kelly Bahr & Bailey Roberts
Dads Dance
Chris Chenoweth, Del Chinn, Derrick Du, Jean-Emile Elien, Angus Fan, Chris Ford, Mohomad Huzair, Kit Junya, Brice Kosnik, Yuri Legachev, Mike McMaster, Susumu Morishita, Leo Novsky, Vong Ratts, Mike Schiehser, Steven Shen, Nick Trescases, Coulston Van Gundy, Edmund Wong, Alex Zeng, Oliver Zhong, Satish Zope
Rain on Me Choreography by Bailey & Marty Roberts
Signature Tap Team
Here we are celebrating our 39th year at Backstage, and I’m so excited to share it with you! From our tiniest dancer to our most proficient graduating senior we are beyond proud to showcase the hard work, discipline and passion of our students in today's show.
A huge thank you to all that have contributed to this successful event:
My teachers Leta Anderegg-Frisch, Kelly Bahr, Ally Carrillo, Emma Rose DeSantis, Grace Garrett, Rhonda George, Margaux Gex, Lindsie Lawson, Sofia Lopez, Elise Meiners, Maddie Miller, Tani Ohashi, Jenae Plaisance, Bailey Roberts, Kellsie Steele and Charmin Wray. Your dedication to your students and their achievements is incomparable and so appreciated.
My staff… Lex Florence, Ayisha Hendrix, Ann Skelley and Tara Waller. Whether providing a band aid to a student or explaining policy and placement to a parent you always have a smile and a kind word I’m so thankful for your patience and organizational skills
Our team parent volunteers… You are such an important part of this production, from taking tickets, passing out programs, locating lost tap shoes and keeping our youngest dancers safe and happy in the dressing room, we couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to all the families that trust Backstage to educate and inspire your children. They keep us laughing, motivated, challenged and delighted, and we are honored to be on this journey with you.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Caitlyn Hagen, Liz Li, Elisa Markevitch, Marisa Schiehser and Calla Vandehaar-Johnsen. We will miss your beautiful smiles and passionate movements in the sweaty rooms of Backstage but are SO excited for the next chapter of your life to be written. We can’t wait to see where your path takes you and hope you check back often. Learn, grow and be the DIFFERENCE you want to see in our world!
Passionateaboutdance?TheBackstageDanceStudioSignatureTeamisseekinghighlydedicateddancersgrades112inTap,HipHop,andBallet-Basedstyles(Jazz,Contemporary,Modern,Lyrical,MusicalTheaterandmore)
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STEP2:LearnthecombosfromthePrepVideos
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Audition Prep Classes (review only)
Ballet-Based Styles Hip Hop Tap
Sunday, June 1
In-Person Auditions
2023-2024
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STEP1:Registerforsummerclasses. ProspectiveandreturningSTARSdancersmust complete10-15hoursofsummerclasstraining.
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SuperSTARS:
Grades K-1
- 10 hours of summer training required
- Compete Tap & Hip Hop at 2 spring competitions
Rising STARS: Grades 2-4
- 15 hours of summer training required
- Compete Tap & Hip Hop at 2 spring competitions
Shooting STARS: Grades 5-7
STEP2:ScheduleanAssessment Dancersmusthaveateacherrecommendation, obtainedviaassessmentsthatoccurduringoursummer classesEmailstarsbackstage@gmailcomtoschedule anassessment
- 15 hours of summer training required
- Compete Contemporary & Hip Hop at 2 spring competitions
Ensemble STARS: Grades 8-10
- 15 hours of summer training required
- Compete Contemporary & Jazz at 2 spring competitions
