2024 DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS FALL RECITAL
HINMAN AUDITORIUM
Saturday, December 14 th at 12 pm
DEAR FRIENDS OF ARTS BONITA,
As we come to the end of our Fall session, I wish to first Thank You All for your support to Arts Bonita Dance Academy! To my students, you have worked very hard to get to this day and I'm so proud of you. I look forward to seeing you again in the Spring session as you continue to learn and will achieve more. To the Parents and Families, I sincerely appreciate you allowing me to teach your child(s) and entrust me with their learning experience at Arts Bonita Dance Academy. So, please enjoy watching today's performance with pride knowing your child(s) has worked very hard and has accomplished so much in these past few months to now being able to share their dance routines on a theater stage! I'm greatly appreciative of the Arts Bonita staff and volunteers who have graciously helped me with today's performance. A final Thank You and sincerest gratitude to the Helsel Family for their generous donation towards the construction of our beautiful new dance room. Your support will undoubtedly inspire countless aspiring dancers for years to come.
Warm regards,
Marissa Jankowski Dance Director, Arts Bonita
You may have heard that Florida State Arts and Cultural Grant programs have been slashed by $32 million. This devastating cut will have farreaching impacts on our area, threatening the vibrancy and richness of our local arts scene.
The arts are not just a luxury; they are an essential part of our community’s identity, diversity and well-being. Without adequate support, we risk losing vital programming that educates, inspires and unites us as a creative community. The loss of funding means fewer opportunities for local artists, reduced accessibility to arts education and diminished cultural experiences for all.
At Arts Bonita, we are deeply committed to enriching our community despite these challenges. We provide over $100,000 in scholarships annually to our underserved community, ensuring that the arts are accessible to everyone. Our residency program supports local artists, giving them the resources and space, they need to thrive as creatives. Additionally, our art school is recognized as one of the best in the region, offering top-notch education to budding and established artists alike.
YOUR SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL STAND WITH ARTS BONITA
We were eligible to receive $150,000 from the state and narrowing this gap is crucial for us to maintain our programs and support our community. Now, more than ever, we need your support to continue our mission. We kindly ask you to give a little more generously during this challenging time. Your contributions, participation and advocacy are crucial in helping us navigate this difficult period.
THANK YOU
for being a valued member of the Arts Bonita family. Together, we can ensure that the arts remain a vibrant and vital part of our community.
BOOM DA PARTY
Wednesday | 5pm
Jazz/Acro | Ages 8+
Grace Beltran
Phoebe Beltran
Leonardo Fernandez
Sebastian Fernandez
Luli Mazzeo
Robert Minger
ALL IS FOUND
Monday | 4pm
Ballet | Ages 3 -5
Reese Bennett
Marisol Rojas
NEVER GROW UP
Wednesday | 4pm
Ballet/Lyrical | Ages 6 -8
Emma Hernandez
Kenza James
Cecily Minger
Charlotte Mullins
Josephine Nieto
PART OF YOUR WORLD
Tuesday | 5pm
Ballet | Ages 3 -5
Emma Brounce
Stella Buska
Sarah Cardenas
Ava Gourley
Cora Spriggs
DANCE ROUTINE ORDER
GOLD
Wednesday | 6 pm
Lyrical/Contemporary | Ages 11+
Cienna Artigo
Stella Moran
Meelin Reyes
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR
Saturday | 9:30 am
Ballet/Tap | Ages 2.5-4
Scarlett Bobb
Hailee Fernandez
Theresa Garafalo
Olivia Trifelos
SHAKE YOUR HOOVES
Monday | 4pm
Tap | Ages 3-5
Reese Bennett
Marisol Rojas
WHAT’S MY NAME
Monday | 5pm
Jazz/Hip Hop | Ages 6 -8
Amber Davis
Emma Hernandez
Brooklyn Matthews
Noella Matthews
Sydney Matthews
Sofia Morales
Charlotte Sweat
DANCE ROUTINE ORDER
RAINBOW
Monday | 6 pm
Ballet/Lyrical | Ages 7-10
Paula Cardenas
Melanie Martinez
Charlotte Mullins
Elizabeth Velasco
BOW BE MINE
Tuesday | 5pm
Jazz | Ages 3 -5
Emma Brounce
Stella Buska
Sarah Cardenas
Ava Gourley
Cora Spriggs
FIREWORK
Saturday | 11:30 am
Lyrical/Contemporary | Ages 9+
Emeline Christenbury
Amelia Lynne Guzman
Alexis Johnson
Samantha Lashley
NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW
Saturday | 9:30 am
Ballet/Tap | Ages 2.5 -4
Scarlett Bobb
Hailee Fernandez
Theresa Garafalo
Olivia Trifelos
DANCE ROUTINE ORDER
BOWS
Finale
# 1U
Saturday | 10:30 am
Jazz/Acro | Ages 5-8
Valentina Fernandez
Sophie Peteler
Marisol Rojas
TURN UP THE ENERGY
Tuesday | 6 pm
Jazz/Hip Hop | Ages 11+
Cienna Artigo
Selma Bailey
Stella Moran
DANCE ROUTINE ORDER
Arts Bonita proudly celebrates 25 years of artistic excellence at the Visual Arts Center and the Bonita Springs National Art Festival!
JOIN US AS WE COMMEMORATE THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER’S LEGACY, STARTING ON APRIL 9
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS | WORKSHOPS | COMMUNITY EVENTS
The 25th anniversary celebrations of the Bonita Springs National Art Festival starts during the first festival of the year on January 11 & 12, bringing together artists and art lovers for an unforgettable weekend. Celebrate with us as we honor two and a half decades of enriching lives through the arts!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMING SHOWS
JANUARY
MARK SANDERS
Celebrating Broadway
Jan 3rd | Fri | 7:30pm
Cabaret (Resident Artist)
DONNA THE BUFFALO
Become a Part of The Herd
Jan 4th | Sat | 7:30pm
Rock/Country
MARTIN
Best of Country
Jan 8th | Wed | 7:30pm
Country (Resident Artist)
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
Rodolfo Zuniga’s “Surfaces”
Jan 9th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
SLG
Girl Power
Jan 15th | Wed | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist)
RICK HOWARD
Mudbone Jam
Jan 16th | Thur | 7:30pm
Blues (Resident Artist)
MARLOW ROSADO
Salsa Meets Disco
Jan 17th | Fri | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist)
ALLAN HARRIS
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Jan 18th | Sat | 7:30pm
Jazz
CHICAGO TRANSIT
First Ever Chicago Tribute Band
Jan 19th | Sun | 7pm
Tribute
APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW
A Visionary Acoustic Ensemble
Jan 20th | Mon | 7pm Bluegrass
MONROE CROSSING
Minnesota’s Music Hall of Fame
Jan 23rd | Thur | 7:30pm Bluegrass
EMPIRE TRIO
From Hollywood to Broadway
Jan 24th | Fri | 7:30pm Cabaret
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
Blues Royalty Live on Stage
Jan 25th | Sat | 7:30pm Blues
THE BOY FROM BLOCK 66
The Experiences of Moshe Kessler
Jan 30th— Feb 2nd
Theatre
THE WEIGHT BAND
Featuring members of THE BAND and THE LEVON HELM BAND
Jan 30th | Thur | 7:30pm
Eclectic
FEBRUARY
ROBERT JON & the Wreck
Feb 1st | Sat | 7:30pm Rock
SLG
Humans
Feb 11th | Tues | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist)
RICK HOWARD
Sing & Swing
Feb 12th | Wed | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
How My Heart Sings
Feb 13th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
LOVE LETTERS
An Evening of Heartfelt Storytelling
Feb 14th | Fri | 6pm
Theatre
EDDIE BRUCE
Where Do I Begin
Feb 14th | Fri | 7:30pm
Tribute (Valentine’s Special)
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
A Celebration of The Eagles
Feb 15th | Fri | 3pm & 7:30pm
Tribute
MARTIN
Best of Country
Feb 19th | Wed | 7:30pm
Country (Resident Artist)
MARK SANDERS
Celebrating Broadway
Feb 20th | Thur | 7:30pm
Cabaret (Resident Artist)
BACKTRACK BLUES BAND
Florida Blues from Chicago
Feb 21st | Fri | 7:30pm
Blues
CYRILLE AIMÉE
Irresistible Caribbean rhythms
Feb 22nd | Sat | 7:30pm
Jazz
SOUL CRUISERS
Destination Soultown
Feb 26th | Wed | 7:30pm
Soul
MARCH
THE INCORRIGIBLES
Classic Soul & Motown
Mar 5th | Wed | 7:30pm
Pop/Rock (Resident Artist)
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
A Night in New York
Mar 6th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
DERVISH
The Iconic Irish Band
Mar 7th | Fri | 7:30pm
Celtic
JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET
Multi-platinum Recording Artists
Mar 8th | Sat | 7:30pm
Gypsy Jazz
A NIGHT WITH NELSONS
Multi-platinum Recording Artists
Mar 9th | Sun | 7:30pm Rock
SLG
World Music Celebration Vol.2
Mar 12th | Wed | 7:30pm Latin Music (Resident Artist)
MARK SANDERS
Celebrating Broadway
Mar 13th | Thur | 7:30pm Cabaret (Resident Artist)
FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN
A Night of Electrifying Bluegrass
Mar 22nd | Sat | 7:30pm Bluegrass
LAUREN MITCHELL
Soulful Blues Vocalist
Mar 23rd | Sun | 7:30pm Blues
RUSALKA
Gulfshore Opera
Mar 25th | Tues | 7pm Opera
MARTIN
Best of Country
Mar 28th | Fri | 7:30pm
Country (Resident Artist)
APRIL
DAILEY & VINCENT
Two Bluegrass Veterans
Apr 2nd | Wed | 7:30pm Bluegrass
RICK HOWARD
Jazz Meets The Blues
Apr 3rd | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
URI GUVICH
Best of Jazz
Apr 4th | Fri | 7:30pm Jazz
SELWYN BIRCHWOOD
Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues
Apr 5th | Sat | 7:30pm Blues
SLG
Brazil Latin Groove
Apr 9th | Wed | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Rock Opera
Apr 11th—19th Theatre
MARTIN
Best of Country
Apr 23rd | Wed | 7:30pm Country (Resident Artist)
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW Caliente!
Apr 24th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
MARLOW ROSADO
Encore Fiesta
Apr 26th | Sat | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist
MAY
VICTOR WAINWRIGHT and the Train
May 10th | Sat | 7:30pm Blues
SLG & Friends
May 15th | Thur | 7:30pm
Latin Music (Resident Artist)
JOURNEYMAN
A Tribute to Eric Clapton
May 16th | Fri | 7:30pm Tribute
DUANE BETTS & Palmetto Motel
May 17th | Sat | 7:30pm
Southern Rock
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
Singin’ and Swingin’
May 22nd | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
MARTIN
Best of Country
May 23rd | Fri | 7:30pm
Country (Resident Artist)
JUNE
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
The Blue Note Sound
June 19th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
JULY
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
Oscar Meets Ella!
July 24th | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
AUGUST
ZACH BARTHOLOMEW
Jazz & Romance
Aug 21st | Thur | 7:30pm
Jazz (Resident Artist)
GET TICKETS TODAY!
The 25th anniversary of the Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festival is a special milestone, promising larger crowds and increased media coverage, offering artists an exceptional opportunity for exposure. Consistently ranked among the top fine art festivals in the USA, this juried event draws thousands of enthusiastic art lovers and collectors. With the added attention from regional press and a long-standing reputation for excellence, this year provides a unique chance for artists to present their work to an engaged audience.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
History of 60 successful festivals in Bonita Springs
Rated one of the top fine art festivals in the USA
Juried events, artists selected by a panel of experts
Quality artworks by 200+ national & international artists
16 categories of artwork will be shown
Meet, talk with & buy from the artist
Beautiful park setting with amenities
Festival proceeds support community art activities
Largest attendance of any event in the area
OUR SPONSORS
JAN 11-12 FEB 8-9 MAR 1-2
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
RIVERSIDE PARK
10450 Reynolds St
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
New! Unleash CREATIVITY
YOUTH CLASSES AT ARTS BONITA
Ignite creativity and passion with Arts Bonita’s dynamic Youth Education classes! From visual and performing arts to innovative digital media, our programs offer something for every young artist. Explore acting, filmmaking, game design, improv, jewelry making, clay creations, painting, music and more—all taught by expert instructors.
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These classes are designed to spark imagination, build skills and foster confidence, providing hands-on opportunities for youth to discover their talents and express themselves. Join us at Arts Bonita and watch creativity flourish!
STAR TING JAN 13 TH SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ARTS BONITA DANCE ACADEMY SPRING SESSION
Jazz | Ballet | Tap | Hip-Hop | Lyrical | Acro | & More
Ages 2.5 & Up | End of Session Dance Recital on May 3, 2025!
Explore Your Creativity with Arts Bonita's School of the Arts
Join our diverse range of adult education classes designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we have something to ignite your passion.
VISUAL ARTS CAMPUS CLASS OFFERINGS:
ACRYLICS & OILS
ATELIER
CALLIGRAPHY
GLASS FUSION
JAPANESE FLOWER
ARRANGING
JEWELRY MAKING
MIXED MEDIA
PAINTING/DRAWING
PASTELS
POTTERY
SCULPTURE/STONE CARVING
WATERCOLOR & MORE
Join Today & Start Creating!
For more information and to register, visit artsbonita.org or call 239.495.8989.
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
26100 Old 41 Road | Bonita Springs | Florida
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF ARTS BONITA CAMPS!
We believe that the arts do more than spark creativity—they teach essential life skills that children carry with them long after camp ends. Unleash your child’s creativity this season with fun, educational and dynamic camp programs! Offering an exciting blend of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance classes for kids ages 4 and up, our camps provide the perfect platform for young imaginations to soar.
WINTER CAMP 2024
WEEK 1
December 23rd | December 26th & 27th
WEEK 2
December 30th | January 2nd & 3rd
SPRING BREAK CAMP 2025
WEEK 1
March 10th—March 14th
WEEK 2
March 17th—March 21st
SUMMER CAMP 2025 BEGINS
June 2nd
At Arts Bonita, kids will dive into hands-on projects, make new friends and explore their artistic talents— all while having a blast! Keep your child engaged and inspired during school breaks. Join us for a season of discovery, creativity and fun!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DONORS
Partners in Excellence
($50,000 to $100,000)
John & Anne Roberts
Sharon Hendry Foundation
Larry & Beverly Hinman
Partners in Hope
($10,000 to $49,999)
Collaboratory
Mark Giersch
Helsel Family
Karin Moe
Patt & Mark Suwyn
Thomas, Beverly, Stephen & Leah Tranovich
Partners in Success
($1,000 to $9,999)
Bebe & Bob O’Toole
Danna Eisman
Lena Neal & Keith Hynes
Marilyn Lightner
Dean & Alice Fjelstul
DLMC Foundation
Loretta & Greg Menuez
Jill & Peter Stern
Lucile & Maurice Pollak Fund
Gulfshore Private Home Care
Richard & Pam Stolz
Scott Hansen State Farm
Amy Samoylenko Russian
Alyona Ushe
Arthur B. Brisker, Hazel M. Brisker & Alicia J. Brisker
Cynthia Nesson
Dan & Pat Jorndt
Donna Elliott Family Foundation
Drs. Jitendra & Saryu Desai
Fred Darling
Jill Augustine
Joel Shapses & Gerald Pyser
Lena Neal
Linda Cummings
Michael & Nancy Beebe
Scott Macdonough
Theresa Conelias
Vicki & Michael Konover
Joy Ammerman-Frank & Denis Frank
Society of Friends
($500 to $999)
Marena Loeffler
Gregory & Loretta Menuez
BJ Cooper
Amy & James Matesich
Carl & Diana Grissom
Donna & Ron Kuhnen
HLH Law Group
Jeannette & Paul Flickinger
Julie Spencer Groves & Bruce Groves
Mary K & Ken Walter
Michael and Julia Milone
Michele Olsen
Nancy & Howard Cohen
Rosmary Lipman
Sustainer Circle
($250 to $499)
Judith & Tom Maish
Judy Tobey
John & Nancy Rittenhouse
Gisselle Calleja
Christine Brewer
Louis & Kathleen Liguori
Timothy & Dennison Carroll
Maureen Rennie
Diane & Peter Jones
Kathy Breitowich
Roger & Marjory Gelfenbien
Rose Greytak
The Art Guild of Naples
Don Grule
Gary & Kellie Weilheimer
Barbara Brenton
Jane Harris
Margaret Spitzer
Carol & Scott LaClair
Dee & Alan Harris
George Davis & Norma Swan
Jason Poulin
Kathy & Alvin Krug
Linda Wingard
Marilyn & Craig Douglas
Teres & John Lucot
Circle of Friends
($100 to $249)
Barbara Worden
John Jackson
Julie Held
Evelyn LaBriola
Brenda Abbott
Cherrill Cregar
Elizabeth Buscaglia
Eric Bornquist
Judith & Wolfgang Diehl
Sandra Apple
Sara O. Edwards
William & Nancy Hunt
Beverly Tippmann
Shelley Anderson
Mary Beth Lachmann
Richard Romano
Russell Jones
Donna Marcotte
Jacquelyn Snyder
David Allen
Grace & Larry Becker
Majken Elgaard
Donald & Kimberly Thomson
Tom Skiles
Barbara Shapiro
Alan & Eve Hyatt
Beverly Friese
Carol Klein
David & Vivian Maletzky
Debbie & Scott Gutterson
Debra Allegretto
Dolores Claeys
Donald A. Insul
Dorothy Campbell
Elizabeth Graves
Georgia Strange
Glenda Madden
Jan Cabana
Jean Mador
Jerome & Ann Marie Hiznay
John & Lisa Spear
John Ribas III
Joyce Waddell Bailey
Julia Olander
Julio & Joanne D’Antonio
Larry Goldman
Linda & Franklin Edwards
Marjory Rubacky
Maxime & Jay Freilich
Penny & Gordon Allen
Rcihard Niehaus
Robert & Ingrid Bornstein
Robert Gagnon
Robert Uroda
Ruthe Sholler
Victoria & Edward Novak
Officers
David Pryor
Chairman of the Board
Kenneth Mack
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Patt Suwyn
Acting Secretary
Fred Weinman
Immediate Past Chairman
Directors
Wendy Aguilera
Elizabeth Buscaglia
Chris Corrie
Jill Fuselli
Shana Helsel
Cindy Kerker
Candice Rosen
Don Thomson
Cheryl Wellman
George Zalucki
Liaison, Village of Estero Community
Executive Team
Alyona Ushe
Executive Director
Jon Artigo
Senior Education Director
David Maidment
Finance Director
Kathy Saldivar IT & Operations Director
Staff
Nora Bernstein
Patron Services & Education Assistant
Danielle Branchaud Curator
Joseph Brauer
Theatre Artistic Director
Makenna Brockhouse
Leading Drama Instructor
Janko Bujila Facilities
Gillian Cardec
Marketing Associate
Aaron Fulwood
Assistant Producer & Patron Services
Anna Gliwski
Patron Services
Kevin Goode
Technical Director
Kody C. Jones
Resident Theatre Director
Wojciech Jankowski Marketing Director
Marina Lindquist
Patron Services & Boutique Assistant
Sabrina Molano
Patron Services
Ryan Mucko Facilities
Elena Murray
Box Office Supervisor
Chris Pastir
Graphic Designer
Maureen Roberts
National Fine Art
Festival Director
Jarad Settles
Events & Logistics Director
School of the Arts Faculty Chairs
Susan Berry Glass
Carol Broman Atelier
Kel Campbell Visual Arts
Marissa Jankowski
Dance
Terrie Mertens Stone
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Arts Bonita is Supported in Part by:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
TO OUR SHINING STAR, MARISOL,
We hope you feel proud of all of your hard work & dedication this year. Your bright smile lights up every room. You are our little star, and today, you shine brighter than ever!
With all our love & pride, Mama & Papa
Offering an exciting blend of Visual Arts, Drama & Dance classes for kids ages 4 & up, our camps provide the perfect platform for young imaginations to soar. Discounts and scholarships available.
FULL-DAY (per day): Member $75 Non-Member $90 (includes lunch care)
HALF-DAY (per day): Member $45 Non-Member $60
MORNING, LUNCH & AFTER CARE AVAILABLE
BLOCK CLASS SCHEDULE AGES 4+ OR 3-HOUR VISUAL ARTS CLASSES AGES 7+ Ages 7-10 & 11+ will be split into groups.