DeVore Dance Center - 2022 Digital Journal

CAROLYN DEVORE Founder - Artistic Director

STAFF

Ian DaSilva

EXECUTIVE BOARD

COMMITTEE

Dominic Epps

Gillian Lewis

Eve Chinnery

Damon Foster

Emily T. Scott

Tiffani Davis

Chantel D. Hoyte

Kahlil DeVore

Lisa Davis

CHOREOGRAPHERS

Jocinda Johnson Justin Johnson

DRUMMERS

Michael Johnson

Jean-Lemke Charlot

Charisse Palmer

Eddie Jones

Brenda Pearson

Gene Osborne

Diana Pearson Janiya Pearson Davina Porter Lenea Stevens Lakeisha Williams Brittney Younker

OFFICE STAFF Veronika Crater Kahlil DeVore Asiah Jeter Emily T. Scott

JOURNAL Tiffani Davis

PARENT

Camille Doherty Renee Fueller Karen Jones Lilla Joseph Cheryl Oden Charisse Palmer Diana Pearson Ramona Thompson LaKeisha Williams

To My Awesome DDC Family

During this difficult time, having your loyalty and dedication help make this year a success. I know you have worked extremely hard and I truly admire your creative outside-thebox thinking, resourcefulness and willingness to always help the dancers and parents of

DeVore Dance Center.

Love Carolyn

January 11th, 1929

to June 19th, 2022

Love Carolyn

To Chucky, Carolyn and Theresa She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street.

She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself.

She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well.

She’s your breath in the air on a cold winters’ day.

She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow.

She is Christmas morning.

Your mother lives inside your laughter.

She’s the place you come from, your first home.

She’s the map you follow with every step you take.

She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy.

But nothing on Earth can separate you.

Not time.

Not space.

Not even death. ~UNKNOWN

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April 9th, 1953

to April 24th , 2022

June 15th, 1932

to May 28th, 2022

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Yaya Madison McKenzie Eden-Ohemaa Adrian Nuit Giselle Kamiya Emma Jayna Noelle Talia Janiyah Caydan Brave Camya Nyree Karen Milan Melanie Nova Zyonn Giselle Chloé Já Bari Quentin Aniya Grace George

Abraham Adams Adams Adofo Agosto Alexander Alexandre Amberslie Anderson Antoine Baly Banks Barclay Barthole Benjamin Bennett Binns Blackmon Blackwell Blackwell Blount Boatwright Boone Bourne Boyd Bradley Breakeridge Brockington Brooks

Abrielle Riley Kamora Jordyn Cydnee Jewel Nia Savannah Celeca Cayella Elizabeth

Brown Brown Brown Brown Buggs Butler Cadenhead Campbell Carrington-Abrams Casseus Castell

Kelsey Hannah Sundae Demira

Celestine Chambers Chastang Cherrington

Andrea Aubreey Lyrik Eden Dawn Janaye Lisa Skyla Sydney Nyla Isabella Tatiana Mureen Addelyn

Cherry Chery Clarke Clarkson Copper-Nieves Coston Crandle Crayton Danns Davidson Day Dixon Doherty Dominguez

Riley Avery Zariah Kyla Dallas Jasmine Jordan Hannah Cassidy Barbara Aria Victorya Cali Cynthia Kayleigh Marian Bella Alice Norelle Zuri LaRelle August Samantha Zoe Barbara Haidyn Hailey Keira Khloé

Douglas Drew Duncan Ebanks Edwards Edwards Edwards Eugene Evans Eyssalenne Faustin Fentress Flowers Footman-Campbell Ford Fox France Garner Garraway Garvin Gee Gill Gore Gray Gray Green Green Green Griffiths

Kaliah Kae'Lani Sariyah Addyson Jaylia

Grose Hakim Harrison Hassanali Hawkins

Nyché Krystiana Brianne Anniyah Kaylen Aleah Megan

Hayden Hill Hogan Hogan Howard Howell Howell

Promyse Lillee Heaven Anya Jeanelle Josephine Cameron Cassidy Camille Aaliyah Amiyah Jayla Zoey Sydney Kayla Khloe Summer

Hunter Jack Jackson Jamieson Jean Jean Jean-Baptiste Jean-Baptiste Jean-Baptiste John John Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson

Jessica

Johnson

Aaliyah Ayanna Saniyah Robin Legaci Riley Cherrelle Asha Moné Leah Alaina Madesyn Rebecca Alana Alana Sewa Asani Kaitlyn Kayla Zaria Kelsee Journee Madison Zemira Kaylin Mya Laila Jordyn

King Lafargue Lawley Livingston Loncke Louissaint Lowry Lucero Mais Martin Martino Mathis McClellan McCombs McFarlane Mcken McKen McKenzie McLaurin McNeil Miles Miles Milien Miller Mitchell Morris Nelson Nicks

Phillip Leilani Malia Sanai Amaya Nia Mikayla Diamond Reminique Cymphanie Jayla Khloe Meagan Kaylynn Pedrora Chloe Yariela Alaynah Anayah Aliyah Gerdie Ryann Jaxon Nicole Janelle Victoria Keirra Jayla Nyree Iza

Oden Oku Okyere Osouna Paltoo Parker Parker Paschell Patnett Payne Pearson Pennant Perry Perryman Piard Randall Reid-Thomas Rendel Rendel Rendel René Gordon Richard Rousseau Russell Shakespeare Shaw Sheffield Siler Sissoko

Madisyn Melanie Ashley Noel Cailyn Jomaria Isabella Latifa Analia Kamylah Lourdes A'rae Yanira Skylah Naomii Aryah Arielle Dylan Kayla Madison Sanaí

Smith Smith Smith Sonson Speller Staco Stephens Stephens Suraredjo Suraredjo-Morris Tapper Tate Viard Warren Washington Waterton Webber Webb-Vasquez West White Williams

Brielle Morgan Karra Madisyn Kimora Chadaé

Williams Williams Williamson Wilson Wong Woodberry

Kayla Jennah, We've watched you blossom from a Tiny Tot to a graduating high school senior! We are so proud of you and look forward to watching you follow your dreams. May God continue to bless you as your journey continues.

Love, Your Entire Family

To Our Little Dancing Princess Your boundless energy is eclipsed only by your desire to dance the night away and to be the best in everything you do.

Congratulations on your dance journey and middle school graduation, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next.

Love Mum, Dad, Brittany & Grandparents.

Dallas is full of spunk and sparkle. She loves dancing and singing anywhere she goes, she will turn any topic into an original song and sing it to the top of her lungs.

Dallas is full of love, she is caring, kind, and most of all she is joy. Her presence is special as she is destined for greatness. Her family is so proud of her. Watching her grow and expand her talents through dance has been a joy. She is Black Girl Magic with a future that shines as bright as she does. We love you baby girl.

With Love—Your Family

Addyson & Morgan Laugh Love Live - Follow Your Dreams Believe In Yourself And Remember To Push Onward with Your Goals Family Love Always And Forever

Nyche, you will always be a star in our eyes. You have been dancing at DeVore for 12 years now and it is for this reason that you embody poise and grace. We love the young lady you are becoming. Keep up the good work and keep making us proud.

Love Always, Mommy & Daddy

Janiyah, You were born to perform. We are extremely proud of your growth and dedication to dance.

Remember to always show up and shine bright like the star that you are. You can do anything that you put your mind to. Congratulations on another successful year at Devore.

We love you so much Niyah B.

The 3rd Generation May you enjoy your 1st Real recital.

May God continue to bless you and your steps as you dance. Just know you are blessed.

Love Mommy, Grandma, Boppy, YaYa, Remy and the rest of the Family.

Peace and Blessings

Melanie, this is your third year in dance I am so proud of all your hard work and dedication, you are a star and a dream come true …remember to always put your best foot forward and shine bright like a diamond.

Love the Family

Madisyn, this is your first year in dance and I am so proud of you … dance is life ! Continue to move to the rhythm of the beat baby girl.

Love the Family

The beat of our ancestors is in our heart, our voice and our feet and most importantly our soul.

As you continue to dance through life, you will be able to walk confidently into your future.

Use dance as a tool to bring joy.

We Love You Dylan

As you continue to grow in your dance life may God continue to bless you. You have come along way and we are proud of you. Much blessings on another dance recital.

We Love You Remy Boppy-Diana-Jasmine-Janiya-Jayla

And the rest of your Village.

“Break A Leg”

Brielle, For all the things our hands have held the best by far is you. Your existence makes our world brighter. You may have outgrown our lap, but you will never outgrow our heart. Be bold enough to use your voice, Brave enough to listen to your heart, and Strong enough to live the life you’ve always imagined. Believe in yourself as much as we believe in you, Love, Mom & Dad

To My Sweet MultiTalented girl.

I am so proud of you.

Continue being the star that

you are.

Remember that you can attain anything in this world.

The sky is the Limit~

Sydney, You have grown stronger as a dancer.

It a pleasure to see you getting better and better every year.

Keep up the good work. ~Love You Always~

KHLOE, WE ARE SUPER PROUD OF THE YOUNG LADY THAT YOU ARE BECOMING. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ALWAYS BE YOURSELF AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU LOVE. WE LOVE YOU!

Skylah Continue to be the BEST version of yourself.

We are so proud of you and the things you have accomplished.

Remember “The sky is the limit”.

Love Mom, Dad and Star

Keep Going, Keep Growing

Dream More, Do More, Become More

You Were Born To Stand Out!

Nana, I am so happy to see how you were able to break out of your shell this year. You were open minded to try dance and did such a great job. Thank you for being a great big sister and amazing daughter. I believe in you and know you are destined for great things.

Congratulations my future junior high schooler.

Keep shining Nana!

Love Mommy

Lynn Bug I am very proud of the smart beautiful young lady that you are becoming. Baby girl, you are my biggest accomplishment and nothing will ever compare. I pray that one day you have a daughter every bit as amazing as you are. Only then will you be able to understand the depth behind these words. The future holds so many amazing things, and I’m looking forward to seeing you conquer the world one day. Keep up all of the amazing work in school and dance and continue to be the best baby ever.

I Love You Love Mommy

Caycay We love you so much.

We are so very proud of how you transitioned seamlessly.

This shows how much of a professional you are. Reach for the stars and continue to do great things and be the beautiful human that you are.

Love Daddy, Mommy and Caysen

Anya, You are a gift to us! Your smile, leadership, kindness, and positive energy, together with your good intentions, add something special to any space you are in.

Light up the stage and go "Full Out" girl!

Mommy & Daddy

AALEXIA, You are my daily sunshine and I hope nothing ever puts out the joy and light in your heart.

AALIYAH, Congratulations on this new era in your life. I know high school has been a new adventure you have taken in stride. I pray that it will continue to help you grow into a wonderful young lady.

Always remember Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time is going to pass anyway. Don't you want that time to pass with an accomplishment not regret.

I Love you both always. ~ Mommy

Baby Girl, You are the world!

Keep up the success.

Congratulations Baby Girl! You continue to make your dreams come true.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jabari, Kimoni, Ajahni, and Bella.

Dear Kayleigh, May you continue to dance to the beat of your own drum.

We are so proud of you.

Love, Your Family

QUENTIN XAVIER , YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!

YOU ARE SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE A STRONG "VILLAGE" THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BE THERE TO SUPPORT YOU IN ALL THINGS, BIG OR SMALL, AS YOU JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE!!

WE ALL LOVE YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE IN ALL YOU DO!!

LOVE, MOTHER

Congratulations Zaria on your first year of dance.

We can’t wait to see you light up the stage. So go out there and rock it. We are so proud of you.

Love Mommy, Nana and the McNeil family.

Malia, You are simply amazing! We are so proud of you. Keep aiming for the stars, because you are a star. Continue to smile and bring happiness to others and all that you do. Never forget that you are blessed and fiercely loved.

Love, Your Parents

Cherrelle Lowry, Congratulations on another year with Devore Dance Center.

You are a special gift.

Love Always - Mom, Dad and Grandma

Mommy and your family loves you Lani.

We are so proud of you.

Keep shining your beautiful light.

My prayer is that God continues to guide you all the days of your life, for you were born for greatness.

Love Mommy

Zyonn , From the day you were born your great grandmother said you were destined for great things, and you will be a star and on TV. Continue to rise to the highest and sore to the skies. I love you and I am very proud of you.

Love you to the moon and beyond.

Congratulations Money Girl!

We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Tigreg

Nyla J. Davidson, Congratulations on your first year of dance. Keep dancing to the beat of your own drum. We love you and will always be your biggest fans.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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Dear Madisyn, I want you to know that we are extremely proud of you!

You are an amazing, intelligent ,beautiful and talented young lady.

Keep up the good work and remember that you can do anything that you put your mind too!

Love, Mommy

To our Brie BrieWe are so proud of all of your hard work. You are so beautiful, talented, smart, sweet, and driven. You can do any and everything you set your heart on. You are a superstar. Keep being amazing. We will always be there for you. Mommy and Daddy love you beyond measure.

Love, Mommy and Daddy forever and always.

My Baby Girl, I am so very proud of you on completing your very first year of Dance. Always remember my baby, you can do anything through Christ who strengthens you. Janaye, you are beautiful, talented, intelligent, creative, loving, and caring. This is only the beginning. I can’t wait to see how far God will take you in dance and Mommy and Daddy will be right there every step of the way.

We Love you so much our Princess.

Mommy, Daddy, and your brothers Jaevon and Jamari

We are proud of YOU!

Don’t let people discourage you.

Just fluff out your tutu and dance away.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain”. ~ Vivian Green.

And when you get a chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance to where you’ll reach for the stars and sore like an eagle.

Your Family is so proud of you.

This is only the beginning of your road to greatness!

WE LOVE YOU KIERRA!!!

To Our Beautiful Chloe’, You are such an amazing girl that’s loved by many.

Chloe you a child of God that loves to dance and sing.

Keep shining like the diamond

you are.

Love Mom & Dad

Savannah, You are a light that can not be dimmed. You are smart, funny and full of spunk. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

Take on the world with all you got. Do what you love and dance like no one is watching.

Love you lots, MOM

Be Strong, Be Fearless, Be Beautiful

Congratulations Hailey and Haidyn, We are so proud of you both.

Continue to have fun on and in your journeys.

We love you and support you both.

Your biggest fans G. G. - Mom - Hunter - Dad

As we watch you grow, we are proud of your dedication to what you love.

With continued hard work and discipline, there is no limit to what you can accomplish.

We will always support you.

Love Mom and Dad

To Our Princess, You make us so proud. You are truly a shining star. You are not only beautiful, you are a class act. You are intelligent and you have a heart of gold. Never forget that your family will always be your biggest supporter in wherever your dreams lead you.

Remember what Martha Graham once said “Dance is the hidden language of the soul”.

We Love You Always & Forever!

From: Your family, Mom, Dad and Big Brother

We are so proud of you.

Keep doing what you love.

Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more then you know.

Love, Your Family

To Our Dear Ashley, We are so proud of you.

Continue to Dance, Dance, Dance!!!

Shoot for the stars and remember to always be you.

We Love You Dearly!

Mom, Dad, Tiff

My name is Madison Londyn Milien and I am 8 years old. I love to dance.

My favorite dance I enjoy doing is hip-hop.

I dance everyday. My brother Malakai likes to dance with me too! I like to participate in dancing in my school for talent shows.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don’t. Believe things happen for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands and if it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

Riley, You are amazing in every way. There is nothing that you can’t do! If you can THINK it, it is POSSIBLE! Reach for every star, make every wish and achieve every goal. I will be right beside you every step of the way cheering you on and making sure that you cross the finish line. Always keep your chin up, head high and remember that you are loved by everyone around you.

You are a shining light.

SHINE BRIGHT & DIM THAT LIGHT FOR NO ONE. Love Mommy

We are soooo proud of you, Hannah!

Your intelligence, your good behavior and your great sense of humor keeps your family going every day. We pray that God continues to make His light shine upon you for all to see, and may you continue to dance like no one is watching.

We love you more than words could express.

Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Baby Davion, Uncle Junior, your Grandparents and your entire UCC village

D are all your dreams A lways believe in yourself U ncover hidden talents G o on adventures H ave fun and be happy T reasure tiny miracles E mbrace life R each for the stars Love mom and dad❤

To My Dancing Stars Continue to strive for greatness and give the world the best version of you ❤️ Love Always Mom and Dad 2022

To Our Beautiful Girls, Watching you both grow and change is the most fulfilling part of our lives. We are the proudest of you both when you are unapologetic and uniquely you. Always remember to be true to yourselves and never dim your light for anyone.

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We love you always and forever.

Mom & Dad

Kimora Wong,

Born April 19th, 2019 is a super fun, loving girl who is beautiful inside & out with a fierce personality. Great things are ahead for you.

Keep striving, shoot for the stars and never let anything dim your light. You are truly a blessing, and we love you sooo much!

Xoxo

To Camille, Cassidy and Cameron; You continue to be God's Greatest Gifts to your father and I! We are extremely proud of the magnificent, delightful, humble, loving and absolutely GORGEOUS young ladies you have become. Remember you are a, Jean-Baptiste!

And you can do All Things Through Jesus Christ That Strengthens You! Love Your Biggest Fans, Mommy and Daddy

Cassidy, We are so proud of the amazing, beautiful, talented young lady, you are becoming.

Don't stop reaching for the stars!

Congratulations on another outstanding recital.

Dance your heart out.

Love Mom & Dad

Jewel we are so proud of the young lady you have grown up to be so far in this journey called life. You are graduating and on your way to High School, this next chapter for you will be your story and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential. Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy life.

Love you always Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa

As you Assembled through dance this year and for the years to come.

You must Always stand Arabesque; one foot behind the other with an Attitude so high that everyone respects with the utmost Admiration. When one mountain top is reached remember its the beginning of another one.

Congratulations Sanaí!!!!

Mommy and Daddy love you so much.

Congratulations

Nyree, we’re So Proud Of you!!

Love Your Family

Victoria,

We are so proud of you!!

Always remember, when in doubt, turn the music up and dance like no one is watching.

Love Mom, Dad and Owen

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Congratulations Diamond,

Love Your Family

Leilani, We are so proud of you. You are a great big sister a great daughter but most of all a great person. You are destined to do great things don’t ever let anyone dim your light. You were born to entertain and I enjoy every time you get on that stage and kill it.

We love you so much from all of us!

’You are my dancing star, keep dancing and never ever stop!

Love Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Papa & don’t forget niy-niy! ❤

Mommy will always be proud of you.

In life, and never give up and always try your best. Remember to always put God first and keep storing in the sky. Make your dreams into reality.

Skies the limit.

We Love You, Nova!

You’re a shining star; and we know you’re going to rock that stage.

Continue to be the graceful, beautiful and intelligent young lady that you are.

Samantha, Believe in yourself and all that you are.

Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

You are a beautiful, strong and amazing young lady.

Love Mom, Dad, DJ and the entire village!!!

Congratulations Addelyn, Love Your Family

Good luck and best wishes from Mom and Dad We are so proud of you *

Good job Grace from Grandma and Grandpi *

Congratulations Grace from Auntie Sarah and Asad *

Congratulations Grace from Auntie Vanessa , Taji, and Myia

We Love You

Kaity, I’m so proud of you! Keep dancing and working hard. Show them all the attitude on the dance floor!

DDC4L!!!

Luv You - Mommy

You are truly a child of promise.

Your determination is unmatched.

We are ready for many more adventures!!

We Love You!!

The Squad - Daddy, Mommy and Morgan

My name is Aleah Howell, I’m 3 years old and I love to dance. Since I was a baby, every time that I hear music I get excited and dance. I am a very spontaneous and intelligent little girl, very caring about others even though I have a strong character. I’m very active, love to play and sing. This year I improved my dance abilities thanks to my teachers and my goal is to keep improving.

Chadae Always remember to believe in yourself, listen to the little voice and pray.

You are loved and blessed.

Keep shining!

Love Mom and your family

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FALL REGISTRATION

2:00 PM —6:00 PM Saturday, September 17th

And Saturday, September 24th CLASSES OFFERED IN:

Ballet, Tap, African, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Drums

For more information: Call 718-776-0060 E-mail devoredance@gmail.com www.devoredancecenter.com