THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING TEACHERS! Denise, Mohogany, Wendy, Tammy, Paige, Shannon, Sara, Christina, Carole, Brooklynn, Melissa, Lauren and Raff. Through it all you have continued to teach with dedication, passion and love. You are an incredible group of teachers and we could not have done it without each and every one of you! Thank you to our amazing supply teachers who stepped in during our competitive season and kept things running so seamlessly. Holly, Sara, Cora and Kristen, you are so appreciated! Denise, our incredible founder, this is all possible because of your vision and love for dance 50 years ago! Simply, thank you.
LOVE YOU ALL, SUZIE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW MODERN ASSOCIATES. Ella, Katie and Kaitlyn.
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENT!
IT’S TIME FOR OUR VERY SPECIAL 50TH CURTAIN CALL! First and foremost, we would like to thank our teachers, students, and dance families for the past three years. When faced with challenges, you see who shows up and who is on your side. As a community, we have all stuck together and weathered the storm of uncertainty and change. Your patience and perseverance were rewarded by seeing our competitive teams get back on stage, live and in-person as we competed in three competitions this year! Our recreational groups also had an amazing season. Their energy was palpable. We are thrilled to have our competitive teams’ and recreational groups here to once again grace the stage for you all. Behind the scenes we would like to extend a special thank you to the people who dedicate their time, energy and worked so hard without any need for recognition. You do not go unnoticed. Our Super Prop dad, Rob and partner in crime Donna, were back in action. They made sure every prop was where it needed to be, the prop truck was always on time and props and truck were returned safely. Rosella, always stepping up with last minute alterations, whipping together a needed costume and creating beautiful pieces for our dancers, we are grateful for all that you do. We were thrilled to return to full competition format in April. Our teachers and competitive teams did us proud (again) and amazed us with their talents. We are proud to share our multitude of overalls, special awards, scholarships and Choreographers awards including: • • • • •
Northern Lights - Int. Allstar Beat Dance off Finalists Light me up - Sr. Allstar Beat Dance finalists Isabella Sanchez - Sr. Superstar Soloist Title of the competition Jocelyn Thibault - Int. Superstar Soloist Title of the competition Our Scholarship Recipients: Sierra Makarchuk, Isabella Sanchez, Mia Scrivano, Jocelyn Thibault, Emmersyn Gilbert
Each one of our student’s amaze’s us and should be very proud of themselves. Congratulations to all of you, and to those students who completed their dance exams. Here’s to an incredible show!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR •
Our biggest accomplishment is proudly making it through these past few years together and to be back on stage!!!
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Congratulations to Lauren to have landed her first Cruise ship contract dancing and entertaining on the Mariner of the Seas!
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Did you get the chance to see our very own Mohogany dancing for the North Side Crew for the Toronto Raptors? You definitely represented us at every game!
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Also representing at the Raptors games was our hip hop star Rebecca performing with the Jr Raptors Dance Pak for a fifth year! What a thrill once again!
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Our beautiful ballerina Sierra will be attending the National Ballet School Summer Program for the month of July! What an experience it will be!
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Welcome back to Sara who after a very serious injury that could have ended her performance career, completed her entire cruise ship contract aboard the Celebrity Apex and is now back home creating her magic in the classroom!
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We were very happy to be back performing for our community at Pickering Artfest this May and look forward to getting back to more community performances this year! •••
We are all very excited for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the show! The creative minds of our teachers will be on display, as our talented dancers bring the choreography to life. Our aim is to both amaze and entertain you! The beautiful and brilliant costumes which start out as creative ideas in our minds are all brought to life with the help of Rosella of Dance with Me and our very own teachers. From all of the teachers, we would once again like to thank each and every dancer and parent for a wonderful year. We have enjoyed working with your children and hope you have an amazing and relaxing summer. As time passes by so quickly, enjoy these special moments!
1. Northern Lights
Tammy
Int Dance Off Competitor, 2nd Overall Acro Group “Teamwork” Award, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
2. Mia - “Love in the dark”
Mohogany
4th Overall 17 and over Solo, Scholarship recipient Platinum, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 2nd
3. After Today
Suzie
Diamond, Platinum, High gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
4. Becca/Kaitlyn - “Nervous”
Claude/Suzie
Platinum x 2, High Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
5. It’s Still Rock n’ Roll
Shannon
Choreography Award Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 2nd x 3
6. Sierra - “Juliette”
Kalie/Denise
1st & 4th Overall 15 year old solo, Highest Overall Ballet “Attention to details” Award, Scholarship Recipient, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st x 3
7. Bouncin’ Ballerinas/Bouncin’ Boys - Saturday
Denise
Our most energetic, enthusiastic and adorable dancers!
8. Valerie
Maria/Denise
Choreography Award, 1st Overall Int Group 3rd Overall 13/14 Group, Judges Choice Award, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond High Gold, 1st x 3
9. Grade 4 Ballet - “Midnight Blue” 10. Cali/Hannah - “Fabulous” Gold x 2, 2nd
Denise Brooklynn
11. Velocity Tap - "She’s Happy" 12. Pre Acro - Saturday - “I want you back"
Wendy Mohogany
13. World Gone Crazy
Denise
“Full Concept” Award, Diamond x 2, High Gold, 1st x 3
14. Maia - “Bad”
Sara/Suzie
“Simply Style” Award Platinum x 2, High Gold, 1st
15. Sophie/Katie - “Tears of an angel”
Paige
Triple Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
16. Anneka - “Wish that you were here”
Nina
Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st, 3rd x 2
17. I’m an Albatraz
Shannon
3rd Overall 12 and under Pre Comp Group Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 3
18. Jocelyn - “I have nothing”
Mohogany
Intermediate Superstar Soloist, 1st & 3rd Overall 12 year soloist, “You have everything” Award, “Dynamic Jumps” Award, “Technique and Precision” Award, Scholarship Recipient, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
19. Advanced Ballet - “Material Girl” 20.Mini Hip Hop - “Happier”
Shannon Melissa
21. Brynnlee - “Why do fools fall in love” Shannon 2nd Overall Mini Solo, “Lovely Lines” Award, Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2
22. Gotta Get it, gotta Go Platinum x 2, High Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
Raff
23. Light me Up
Tammy
Sr Dance Off Competition, 3rd Overall Acro Group 3rd Overall 15/16 group, Triple Diamond, Diamond All Starbeat Platinum, Dynamic Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
24. Sr Contemporary - “On my own”
Brooklynn
25. Surf Crazy
Mohogany
“Pint Sized Professionals” Award Diamond, High Gold x 2, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
26. Adult Hip Hop
Mohogany
Work it Ladies!
27. Salem
Paige
Choreography Award, Highest of the Session 1st Overall Extended Line x 2 Stardom, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, High Gold, 1st x 3
―Intermission ― 1. Innocence
Sara/Mohogany
“Imagery” Award, “From the heart” Award Triple Diamond, All Starbeat Platinum, Diamond, High Gold, 2nd
2. Ella - “Roxie”
Carole
Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 3 Page #8
3. S.W.A.T.
Wendy
“Fierce less Focus” Award Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
4. Sophie - “Fever”
Maria/Suzie
1st Overall 15/16 Solo, Highest of the Session, “Style and Precision” Award, Stardom, Triple Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st, 3rd
5. Rebecca/Sierra - “Rita’s Confession” “Most Promising” Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
Wendy
6. Emmersyn - “Another Cha Cha”
Wendy
1st Overall 11/12 year solo, Triple Diamond, Diamond Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 3rd
7. Olivia - “The light that never fails”
Tammy
2nd Overall Acro Solo & 13/14 year solo, Dynamic Performance, Grace and Strength” Award, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
8. Isabella/Sophie/Sierra - “Time”
Tammy
1st Overall Sr Duet/Trio, Choreography Award, “Creative Concepts” Award, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st x 3
9. Emergency
Brooklynn
Platinum x 2, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
―Let the Celebrations Continue!― 10. Int Tap - “Dance with me tonight” 11. Jr Hip Hop - Whoomp there it is” 12. Gotta Dance Too - “Put on a happy face” 13. Int Hip Hop - “Party People” 14. Primary Ballet - “Let’s go fly a kite” 15. Jr Acro - “Instructions” 16. Waves Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
17. Teen Jazz - “Celebrate”
18. Cierra T - “Sparkling Diamonds”
Suzie Mohogany Wendy Raff Suzie Mohogany Kalie/Suzie Melissa Brooklynn
Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 2nd, 3rd
19. Olivia/Jocelyn - “I will find you”
Tammy
2nd Overall 12 Year Duet/Trio, “Teamwork/Timing” Award, All Starbeat Platinum, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
20.Dames - Katie/Kaitlyn/Sophie
Denise
2nd Overall Musical Theatre & Sr Duet/Trio, “Best Costume Change and Character” Award, Triple Diamond Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 3
21. Audrey/Julia/Melia - “Get up and Dance”
Wendy
3rd Overall 9/10 Year Novice Duet/Trio, Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
22. Rise Up
Mohogany
“Well Rehearsed and Polished” Award Diamond x 2, High Gold, 1st, 2nd x 2
23. Kiss
Mohogany
Triple Diamond Award, Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st , 2nd
24. Incomplete
Melissa
1st and 3rd Overall Pre Comp Line Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd
25. Bop
Nina
Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, 1st x 2, 2nd Page #10
26. Isabella Sanchez
Claude/Mohogany
Sr Superstar Soloist, 1st Overall Acro soloist, “Total Technique” Award, Scholarship recipient, All Starbeat Platinum, Triple Diamond Award, Diamond, Dynamic Gold, 1st x 2, 3rd
27. Up
Mohogany
3rd Overall Line Triple Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Dynamic Gold, 2nd x 3
28. Alumni/Adult Heels - J’Lo Mash up Our beautiful Alumni from all through the years!
―Finale ―
Mohogany
O ur Teachers
O ur Founder, Denise Lester
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING YEAR! SUZIE & MOHOGANY XOXO
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Our Beaut iful New Alumni!
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