4th Annual Dance Union Performance Program

Virtual Dance Union Festival Performance Friday, April 16, 2021 6:00 PM Carolyn Dorfman, Artistic Director Anita Thomas, Executive Director Jacqueline Dumas Albert, Associate Artistic Director The Company Samantha Altenau, Katlyn Baskin (formerly Waldo), Jarred Bosch, Nina Chong-Jimenez, Caroline Dietz, Lara Friedman-Kats, Quinton Guthier, Brandon Jones, and Kaila Moses Technical Production by Jake Tavill This arts program is made possible in part by a 2021 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners, and the New Jersey Community Foundation COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund.

Dance Union Dance Union 2021 Honorary Co-Host Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded Union County Commissioner Commissioner Palmieri-Mouded was elected to the board in November of 2018 to serve her first three-year term.

Since a very young age, Palmieri-Mouded was always drawn to public service, and actively participated in various groups within her community and church, tirelessly supporting local education initiatives and programs.

In 2020, Palmieri-Mouded served as Chair of the Facilities Committee.

She also served on the Fiscal Committee, The Public Safety/Homeland Security Committee and was appointed to the Open Space Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Board in September 2020 to fill a vacancy caused by Vice-Chairman Angel Estrada’s retirement.

Throughout 2020, Commissioner Palmieri-Mouded was also the Liaison to various Advisory Boards, including: the Youth Service Commission, Homeless trust Fund Advisory Board, Advisory Board on the Disabled, Industrial Pollution Control Authority, Commission on the Status of Women, Union County College Board of School Estimate and the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board.

Palmieri-Mouded’s believes in the practice of being a servant leader. Whether serving as a volunteer in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and as a Caritas Volunteer in Rome, Italy, or simply volunteering at her local senior center, she is aware of the responsibility that comes with leading and serving others. Prior to her election, she enjoyed taking an active role in her local community, serving as an Executive Board Member of the Newcomers Club of Westfield and as a class parent at her children’s school.

Palmieri-Mouded obtained a B.A. in English and a M.P.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership from St. John’s University in Staten Island, NY. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked for the University’s Division of Student Affairs as the Assistant to the Dean before becoming Associate Dean for Student Life. In addition to teaching courses and managing a large financial budget, Palmieri-Mouded supervised many projects, events, activities, and programs. She oversaw all student organizations and planned and organized various experiences and off-campus community service projects for the school and the local community.

After the premature birth of her twin boys, Palmieri-Mouded made the decision to put her career on hold and stay home to take care of her children.

A lifelong resident of Union County, Palmieri-Mouded was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, and now lives in Westfield with her husband George and their five children including four young boys – twins Matthew and Christopher, Nicholas, and Ryan; and their newborn daughter, Adeline.

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Dance Union Opening remarks by Anita Thomas, Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, and Carolyn Dorfman Echad (One) (Excerpt)

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Echad, the Hebrew word for “One”, refers to the power of one community; the uniqueness or oneness of each individual and the delicate balance between the two, that is the essence of our humanity.

Choreography by Carolyn Dorfman Music by Greg Wall Original Set and Lighting Design by John Evans Lighting Recreated by Marika Kent Set Concept by Carolyn Dorfman Set Construction by Acadia Scenic Costume Design by Russell Aubrey Videography by Nel Shelby Productions Performance by Katlyn Baskin, Caroline Dietz, Justin Dominic, Jenny Gillan-Powell, Brandon Jones, Ae-Soon Kim, Louie Marin, and Elise Pacicco Creation and Premiere Cast: Emily Gayeski, Christophe Jeannot, Noel MacDuffie, Wendee Rogerson, Nancy Shevitz, Deirdre Smith, Pamela Wagner, and Jon Zimmerman Echad was made possible in part by The Center for Ambulatory Surgery; Gregory Gallick, M.D.; Jeffrey & Leah Kronthal; North Star Partners; and Summit Physical Therapy.

Awakening

Columbia High School Choreography, costumes, and performance by Special Dance Company of CHS Music: Bigger by Beyonce Videography by Anna Pettigrew Artistic Director: Kandice N. Point-Du-Jour Columbia High School - Special Dance Company Captains: Aliya Byrd, Anna Pettigrew and Haley Lowenthal

Wade in the Water

Rahway Dance Theatre Choreography and Costume by Jay Skeete-Lee Music: Wade in the Water by Acapella Spirituals Videography by G-Stone Entertainment Performance by Michelle Etienne, Willow Dixson, Alicia Webber, and Pamoja Days (singing)

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Dance Union Talk to Her

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble Choreography by Jean Emile Music by Enrique Eglaisias Costumes by Elena Commendador Video Courtesy of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble Performance by Sam Kunzman, Marisa Millwater & the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director: Nancy Turano

In Transit

Buggé Ballet Choreography by Nicole Buggé Music by Michael Wall Videography by Al Viciedo Performance by Megan Leary and Rebecca Greenbaum

The Greatest Show

Linden High School Dance Company Choreography and Costumes by Barbara Brady Music: The Greatest Show (From the movie The Greatest Showman) Videography by LHS TV-Media Performance by Linden High School Dance Company Alumni Students

Infinite

Cranford High School Choreography by Emily Donahue and Dancers Music: Sleeping at Last Videography by Emily Donahue Performance by Madison Bush, Hunter Carney, Diego Colon, Kaitlin Frees-Kroboth, Theresa Hickey, Cassidy Knight, Elaina Michetti, Nina Randazzo, Chelsie Schweikardt, Lindsey Stevens, and Gabriela Tabback

Put a Spell on You

Plainfield High School Dance Department Choreography, Costumes and Videography by M.A. Taylor Music by Annie Lennox Performance by Vivian Torres

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Dance Union Echoes

The Well Performance Project Choreography and Costumes by Dawud Jackson Music by Mina Agossi Videography by Aladdin Video Services Performance by Suki Agosto, Ava Camargo, Lily Eckhardt, Cassidy Henning, and Jenna Thornton

Rain Dance

Union County Academy for Performing Arts Choreography, Videography, and Performance by NHSDA Junior Inductees 2021: Isabelle Brito, Jenna Brual, Nicole Carbone, Laura Estevez, Ivana Fontora, Cassidy Lechner, Kathryn Lefkowitz, Sohia Nicholas, Kayla Perez, and Emily Weisman Music: Rain Dance by Whilk and Misky (Marian Hill Remix)

PRIMA! (Excerpt)

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Choreography by Carolyn Dorfman Music by Louis Prima featuring Gia Maione Prima and Keely Smith** Costume Design by Anna-Alisa Belous Lighting Design by Stephanie Byrnes Harrell Videography by PCK Media Original Creation and Premiere Cast: Samantha Altenau, Katlyn Baskin, Jarred Bosch, Nina Chong-Jimenez, Caroline Dietz, Lara Friedman-Kats, Quinton Guthier, Brandon Jones, and Kaila Moses PRIMA! was commissioned by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and Ocean County College. It is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation. **Music used with permission: Finale medley: “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail (Remastered)” by Louis Prima (1956) from “Louis Prima Capitol Collectors Series”, “Oh Babe”(1950) by Louis Prima and Milton Kabak from Louie Prima Jr’s “Return Of The Wildest!”, I Wan’na Be like You” by Louis Prima & Phil Harris & Bruce Reitherman from “Jump Jive an’ Wail: The Essential Louis Prima”

Talkback with Carolyn Dorfman, Anita Thomas, Jacqueline Dumas Albert, Brandon Jones, and Lara Friedman-Kats

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ABOUT CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE Staff Carolyn Dorfman, Artistic Director Anita Thomas, Executive Director Jacqueline Dumas Albert, Associate Artistic Director Anna Shaffner, Communications/Development Manager Stephanie Byrnes Harrell, Company Manager and Production Director Flora Attardi, Financial Administrator Katlyn Baskin, Rehearsal Director Selena Alvarez, Digital Marketing Assistant Dancers Samantha Altenau, Katlyn Baskin, Jarred Bosch, Nina Chong-Jimenez, Caroline Dietz, Lara Friedman-Kats, Quinton Guthier, Brandon Jones, and Kaila Moses Board of Trustees Don Jay Smith, Chair Leah Kronthal, President Martha Mensch, Treasurer Fran Sullivan, Secretary Jacqueline Dumas Albert, Russell Aubrey, Carolyn Dorfman, Arlene Gonnella, Keyana Jones-Nikaamen, Joanne Leone, Kathi R. Levin, Joan Chiang Paulin, and Anita Thomas Emeritus - Robin Aubrey, Rabbi Stuart Gershon, Barbara Polsky, Esq. and Betsy Vaden For More Information on Carolyn Dorfman Dance Carolyn Dorfman Dance 2780 Morris Ave, Suite 2C, Union, NJ 07083 908.687.8855, www.carolyndorfman.dance, info@carolyndorfman.dance

Carolyn Dorfman Dance is supported in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation; New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State; New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund; Henry S. and Mala Dorfman Foundation; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; Gregory S. Gallick M.D. and Staff; Jeff and Leah Kronthal/ Kronthal Family Foundation; Dr. Ann Stock and Arshad Zakaria/Zakaria Family Foundation; The Hyde and Watson Foundation; and E.J. Grassmann Trust; among other generous foundations, corporations, and individual donors committed to Carolyn Dorfman Dance’s artistry and programming.