EHS Dance Presents: Resurfacing

Thank You! The EHS Dads Club and Parents Association, EHS Food Services; Lauren West, Jessica Morales-Communications Special thanks from the Dance Program Coordinator Kristina Burgess: Karen Pfeifer, Robin Owens, Mary Catherine Holliday, Peter Hutcheson, and Paul Revaz, for their unending support and who are an amazing team! And to Leigh Anne Raymond for always supporting EHS Dance.

Dance Angels: Brooke Borden, Monica Cruces and Jill Thompson Parent Volunteers: Lucy Anderson, Michele Deutsch, Susan Dickson, Vanessa Garza, Jennifer Hendricks, Taucha Hogue, Alex Marshall, Amy Pincu, Emma Wang, Emily Weinstein, Marissa Wong And thank you to all others: Parents/faculty/dancers who contribute time, patience, and help in making the dance program run smoothly and help produce the best dancers EHS can create. Thank you for supporting EHS Dance from near or afar!

Auction Gala 2022 February 18, 2022 Episcopal High School Online Auction February 3– February 10

Thayne Jasperson Original Broadway cast: Hamilton (SamuelSeabury/King(us)/John Laurens (us)), Newsies (Astaire Award Nominee), Ma�lda, Finding Neverland (A.R.T). Na�onal Tours: West Side Story, Oz (Scarecrow), So You Think You Can Dance. Film: High School Musical 1 & 2, MTV’s American Mall. TV: So You Think You Can Dance. @thaynejasperson

Elevate Competition Team

Ella Bennett, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Mali Hogue, Olive Martin, Aileen Paredes, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore

Repertory Ensemble Top Row, left to right: Asael Dickson, Lydia Berckley, Grace Bauch, Kalia Wong, Raigan Clay, Emma Schoppa, Caylon Mike, Lili Shore, Berkeley Deutsch, Ella Bennett, Jules Weinstein, Mali Hogue, Scarlett DuBose

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF RESURFACING EHS DADS CLUB AND PARENTS ASSOCIATION

"Kristin I love watching you dance!

I am so proud of you!!!”

Mom

Congratulations Lili on Resurfacing!

Much love, Mom, Dad and Teddy

Michelle Manzanales Michelle Manzanales is a choreographer, dedicated dance educator of nearly 30 years, and co-founder of the La�nx Dance Educators Alliance. The Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance since December of 2016, Michelle previously led the organiza�on’s professional company as Rehearsal Director & Ar�s�c Associate for seven seasons.

Cri�calDance writes that Manzanales’ choreography “…isn’t just about one girl’s experience; it applies to everyone, of any gender, and of any culture.” Her choreography for Ballet Hispánico, Con Brazos Abiertos, described as a “savvy but deeply sincere medita�on on her Mexican-American background” (-Marina Harss, New York Times), premiered in 2017, and has since toured worldwide to cri�cal acclaim including an inclusion in New York City Center’s 2018 Fall for Dance Fes�val. Her homage to Frida Kahlo, Paloma Querida, has been hailed a "visual masterpiece" by the Chicago Tribune and described by the Chicago Sun-Times as a “gorgeously designed, richly hallucinatory, mul�-faceted vision of the ar�st.” Manzanales’ is currently working on a new commission for the Paul Taylor Dance Company, set to premiere later this year.

A member of the Northern Manha�an Arts Alliance, Michelle also serves on the Na�onal Associa�on of Schools of Dance’s Commi�ee on Ethics, has served as a juror for the Nebraska Arts Council, Individual Ar�st Fellowships, a panelist for Dance/NYC's #Ar�stsAreNecessaryWorkers Facebook Live Series: Arts Educators Leading the Charge, an adjudicator for the Independent Study in Choreography Showing for Ailey’s BFA program, and was honored to be part of a round table planning dialogue suppor�ng Carnegie Hall’s educa�on project ‘All Together: A Global Ode to Joy.’ Ms. Manzanales has served on the facul�es of Ballet Hispánico, Lou Conte Dance Studio, University of Houston, Rice University, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center, and has been a guest ar�st for the Puerto Rican Classical Dance Compe��on, Professional Work Sessions at STEPS on Broadway, the Joyce Master Class Series at Gibney, the Taylor School, New Orleans Ballet Associa�on, Genera�on Dance Fes�val Houston, Ar�san Ballet Company, Regional Dance America, Fes�val de Danza Cordoba-Youth American Grand Prix, Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing & Visual Arts, along with numerous other dance studios, schools, and college dance programs na�onwide and interna�onally.

Kate , we are so proud of you.

Love Mom, Dad and Nick .

Emma-Bean Our shining star!

Your smile lights up our hearts and we can’t wait to see you light up the stage with your dancing. You are such a blessing and we couldn’t be more proud!

We love you so much, Mom, Dad, Adam & Phoebe

Kemi OG Kemi OG is a dance ar�st, choreographer, and crea�ve director. She is the Afrodance Instructor at the Ins�tute of Contemporary Dance and the founder of three organiza�ons: Afrobeats with Kemi OG, an Afrodance program teaching technique and fusion choreography, AFROBEAT at JHU, a Zumba-inspired Afrodance fitness program based on Afro -Caribbean rhythms, and OG Crea�ves, a crea�ve studio using art to explore BIPOC narra�ves. Since 2012, she has trained and taught Afrodance, produced several shows, and curated mul�media performance pieces. As a dancer, she has performed for ar�sts such as Tiwa Savage, Oritse Femi, Toofan, Yemi Alade, Eddy Kenzo, Afro B, Mr. Eazi, and Kizz Daniel. As an ar�st, Kemi is known for crea�ng abstract, culturally infused pieces that experiment with Afrodance and incorporate other ar�s�c mediums to reflect people's interac�ons, emo�ons, and perspec�ves. She is the grant recipient of the Houston Art Alliance's 2020 Individual Ar�st Grant and Houston in Ac�on's 2020 #Htownvotes ini�a�ve. Kemi has a passion for sharing African culture and history through dance and exploring social issues while encouraging mental wellness and self-worth through movement.

Kenneth Epting Kenneth Ep�ng is a na�ve of Chicago, Illinois, residing in Houston for the past thirty years. Ken received his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University, and his Masters in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. He is a cer�fied secondary mathema�cs teacher and counselor.

Kenneth spent twenty-two years inspiring minds as an educator and administrator in the public school system and currently owns The Kenneth Ep�ng Educa�onal Consultants Company.

Kenneth started his dance training in Chicago, Illinois with noted dance schools such as Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre, Joel Hall Dance Center, and Lou Conte School of Dance. He also received addi�onal training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Martha Graham School. He dedicates his love and gi� of dance to his mother, the late Beatrice Ep�ng.

Mr. Ep�ng was the 1984 Chicago NAACP ACT-SO Gold Medalist in Dance, and honored as a 2008 Houston NAACP ACT-SO Alumni Honoree for Arts and Humani�es. He has received high acclaim for many of his works in both Chicago and Houston choreographing for a variety of dance companies, performing organiza�ons, and a host of other local high school dance and drill teams. He served as Ar�s�c Director for the Classic Dance Ensemble at Prairie View A&M University from 1990 – 2000 as well as founding the Exclama�on Dance Company. Kenneth is the Purchasing and Technology Manager for the Houston Academy of Dance and West University Dance Centre.

Resurfacing Run

Choreography: Karen Pfeifer Music: Woodkid Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Lydia Berckley, Frieda Borden, Kristin Davis, Kate Hendricks, Mali Hogue

Bitter Earth

Choreography: Kristina Burgess Music: Dinah Washington, Clyde Otis and Max Richter Cast: Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Charlotte Kinzel, Meredith Kinzel, Sophie Marshall, Olive Martin, Zoe Meshberger, Caylon Mike, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu, Lili Shore, Olivia Wang, Lizzy Weeden

This Time

Choreography: Karen Pfeifer Music: Son Lux Cast: Ella Bennett, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Olive Martin, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore

you are not alone

Choreography: Michelle Manzanales Music: Jasmine Thompson Cast: Caterina Cruces, Eliza Thompson, Olivia Wang

Not Just a Pretty Girl

Choreography: Kristina Burgess Music: No Doubt Cast: Emma Eldman, Daisy Hall, Kate Hendricks, Carina Garza, Mali Hogue, Sophie Marshall, Charlotte Murry, Lili Shore

Her-Story Grooves

Choreography: Kenneth Epting Music: Luca D’Alberto, Kindom DJ Kicks Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Caterina Cruces, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Charlotte Kinzel, Sophie Marshall, Olive Martin, Emma Schoppa, Eliza Thompson, Olivia Wang, Kalia Wong

Intermission Comfort Me

Choreography: Kristina Burgess Music: Melody Gardot Cast: Ella Bennett, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Mali Hogue, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore

The Wheel

Choreography: Marlana Doyle Music: SOHN Impact Ensemble

Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Caterina Cruces, Kristin Davis, Charlotte Kinzel, Olive Martin, Zoe Meshberger, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu, Eliza Thompson

Mis Alas (My Wings)

Choreography: Michelle Manzanales Music: Carlos Valera, Gustavo Santaolalla Repertory Ensemble Cast: Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Lydia Berckley, Raigan Clay, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Mali Hogue, Caylon Mike, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore, Jules Weinstein, Kalia Wong

The Boxer

Choreography: Karen Pfeifer Music: Mumford and Sons Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Kristina Davis, Berkeley Deutsch, Charlotte Kinzel, Sophie Marshall, Zoe Meshberger, Charlotte Murry, Jules Weinstein

Ajosepo

Choreography: Kemi OG Music: Koni Baje Ajosepo describes the act of coming out of quarantine and learning how to reconnect socially with others. Ajosepo is a Yoruba term, meaning "Let's do something together" or "let's work together." After being socially distanced and isolated for over a year, trying to navigate social connections especially as an introvert can be tricky, anxious, and nerve-racking. However, in the process of re-exploring the world outside, we find we are not alone in our feelings and reconnecting can be an adventure, just like when we first made friends on the playground, played games, and learned about others. We remember we are not alone and rediscover the value of company and community.

Cast: Ella Bennett, Lydia Berckley, Frieda Borden, Raigan Clay, Kristin Davis, Carina Garza, Kate Hendricks, Mali Hogue, Meredith Kinzel, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore, Lizzy Weeden, Kalia Wong

Wild

Choreography: Thayne Jasperson Music: LOLO Cast: Ella Bennett, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Mali Hogue, Olive Martin, Aileen Paredes, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore

Ella, We are so proud of all your hard work. We have loved watching you dance for the last 8 years. We are excited to see you grow even more here at EHS! We love you!

Mom, Dad, and Colin

Production Staff Technical Director....................................................................Paul Revaz Sound Engineer………......................................................Peter Hutcheson Lighting Design.........................................................................Paul Revaz Production Director…………………………………………..…...Kristina Burgess Dance Faculty...........................................Kristina Burgess, Karen Pfeifer Dance Producers.......................Mary Catherine Holliday, Robin Owens Poster Design......................................................................Mauro Gomez

Resurfacing Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Lydia Berckley, Frieda Borden, Raigan Clay, Caterina Cruces, Kristin Davis, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Emma Eldman, Carina Garza, Daisy Hall, Kate Hendricks, Mali Hogue, Charlotte Kinzel, Meredith Kinzel, Sophie Marshall, Olive Martin, Zoe Meshberger, Caylon Mike, Charlotte Murry, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore, Eliza Thompson, Olivia Wang, Lizzy Weeden, Jules Weinstein, Kalia Wong

Marlana Doyle Marlana Doyle is originally from Massachuse�s and graduated from Point Park University in 2001 with a BA in Dance. Marlana is the former Ar�s�c Director of Met Dance, where she held various posi�ons for seventeen years.

Under her direc�on, Marlana’s vision and leadership catapulted the company to new levels of excellence and growth while holding �ghtly to the company’s long tradi�on of diversity and versa�lity in its dancers, choreographers, collaborators, and content. Marlana is the President & CEO of the Ins�tute of Contemporary Dance Houston which houses Houston Contemporary professional concert dance company and HC2, a youth training company. Marlana is a member of Dance Source Houston, Associa�on of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) and Dance USA, spending 2009-2012 as an emerging leader at both APAP and Dance USA. She was awarded the Dance USA Leadership Mentee Fellowship for the ins�tute of training in 2012 and was a mentor for the same program in 2019. She also recently completed her three-year tenure as a Dance USA Board of Trustee member and Ar�s�c Director Council Chair. Marlana has also served in collabora�on with the Houston Arts Alliance, Fresh Arts, Dance Source Houston and is also a part of the SPA’s Educa�onal Commi�ee. As a performer, Marlana has danced and generated roles in a range of works by renowned choreographers and ar�sts. Marlana is also a guest teacher and an award-winning choreographer for her students in Houston and throughout the United States. She has choreographed for the City of Houston, Levi's and Walmart, Mercury Ensemble, Apollo Chamber Players, Houston Chamber Choir, Houston Symphony, TUTS, University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, Lamar University and St. Thomas University. She lives in Sugar Land, TX with her husband Ben and her two adorable daughters Olivia and Evie.

Moving Forms Student-Choreograhed Spring Dance Concert April 1-2, 2022 Student Chorepgraphers Seniors: Kendall Aldstadt Caterina Cruces Charlotte Kinzel Caylon Mike Eliza Thompson Juniors: Lydia Berckley Kendall Blalock Elizabeth Cabes Raigan Clay Olive Martin Aileen Paredes Mattie Pincu Sophomores: Ashley Bloome Emma Schoppa Lili Shore Alexandra Sonsino Jules Weinstein

www.EHSHouston.org/PerformingArts

Underwood Theatre Book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Coming March 4th,5th at 7:00pm March 6th at 3:00pm www.EHSHouston.org/PerformingArts

Impact

Top Row, left to right: Kristin Davis, Charlotte Kinzel, Frieda Borden, Eliza Thompson, Olive Martin

Bottom Row, left to right: Kendall Aldstadt, Caterina Cruces, Zoe Meshberger, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu

E P I S C O PA L H I G H S C H O O L

Arts Pillar Performing Arts Department

Garmon Ashby - Chair Ken Ballard - Music George Brock - Theatre Program Coordinator Kristina Burgess - Dance Program Coodinator Grant Gould - Music Program Coordinator Peter Hutcheson - Theatre-A/V Karen Pfeifer - Dance Paul Revaz - Technical Theatre Director

Visual Arts Department

Kate Philbrick - Chair Lauren Cunningham - Studio Arts Program Coordinator David Framel - Publications Program Coordinator Pejman Milani - Media Arts Coordinator Japheth Storlie - Media Arts David Trauba - Studio Arts Sharon Willcuts - Studio Arts

Administration

Jay Berckley - Dean of Arts & Innovation