Moving Forms : Student-Choreographed Spring 2022 Dance Concert

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 for being an amazing team! And to all the student choreographers for their dedication, talent, and passion for dance!

Dance Angels: Brooke Borden, Monica Cruces and Jill Thompson Parent Volunteers: Taucha Hogue, Anna Scholtes, Cherie Schoppa, Valerie Sonsino, Kimberly Proler, Susan Dickson, Tracy Weeden, Jennifer Hendricks, Veronica Goytia, Rose Carlyle, Shelly Blalock 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!

Thank you to all who supported the EHS Auction Gala 2022 It truly was Oh, What a Knight!

February 18, 2022 Episcopal High School

EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

THANK YOU TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS!

PRODUCER LEVEL

Joanie and David Andrews / David Donae and Rob Chramosta / Bella Catherine and David Crabtree / Andrew and Brooke Yasmine Gibellini / Lulu Julie and Robin Goytia / Isabella and Harrison Julie Kinzelman and Christopher Tribble / Calder and Amelia Nicole and George Postolos / Kyriaki Sherri and Charles Schugart / Taylor Kim and Jeff Van Gundy / Grayson

DIRECTOR LEVEL

Cynthia and Mark Hazard / Taliana Stoy Allison Piper / Alyssa Wall Amy and Jordan Pincu / Mattie Katheryn and Hugh Ray / John William Heather and James Reardon / Alexander

PERFORMER LEVEL

Madonna and Brad Bauch / Grace Kristine and Jeff Bird / Jamison Jana Grauberger and Samuel Gay / Mathieu Jennifer and Samuel Hendricks / Kate Taucha Hogue / Mali Laura Banfield and Daniel Kirkpatrick / Corey Sonia and Amit Lahoti / Chris and Ethan Angie and Jared Levinthal / Kendall Elizabeth and Jason Love / Tait Martha and Richard Perwien / Sophia Mary Lucille Anderson and Jeff Shore / Lili

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Elevate Competition Team

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

Kendall Aldstadt ‘22 is a senior at Episcopal High School and thrilled to be a choreographer for the Spring Dance Concert for a second year. She has danced in the EHS Dance Program for all four years at Episcopal High School and serves as the Dance Liaison. Kendall is a member of the Impact Dance Ensemble as well as the EHS Pom Team. She is excited to see her piece performed on the Underwood stage and is extremely proud of everyone’s hard work.

Lydia Berckley ’23 is thrilled to be a choreographer for Moving Forms. She is proud to be a part of the theatre, dance, and music programs at EHS. Lydia is so grateful to all the dancers in her piece and for all their dedication and hard work. She loves dancing and hopes that this piece reflects love and celebration during such a difficult time with Covid. She is incredibly grateful for her family and friends and their constant support.

She is also very thankful for the whole EHS Dance team for all their effort in making this production truly special for everyone involved!

Kendall Blalock ‘23 is a junior at EHS and is currently in advanced dance. She has loved dancing since age 2 and loves to be a part of the EHS Dance community. This is her second year of choreographing a piece for the spring concert and she is excited to share this year's dance!

Ashley Bloome ‘24 is a sophomore at EHS. This is her second year as a part of EHS dance. Ashley competed with V Danse Academy for five years. Since attending EHS, Ashley enjoys being part of the Episcopal cheer team and dancing of course!

Kendall, we are so proud of you.

Love Mom, Michael, John and Gus

From your first class to your Senior year -We have loved watching you dance. We are so proud of you and love you very much!

Mom, Dad and Kaycee

Raigan Clay ‘23 is seventeen years old and a junior at EHS. She has been dancing for as long as she can remember and is currently in the Repertory Ensemble! Outside of dance Raigan loves listening to music, getting outside in nature, and writing.

Caterina Cruces ‘22 is senior at EHS and is thrilled to be choreographing for her third year in a row. This is her second year as Co-Captain of IMPACT and has danced at EHS for four years. Caterina danced at West University Dance Center prior to coming to EHS and participated on their competition team.

Caterina would like to thank her cast for their outstanding performance and hard work throughout rehearsals.

Charlotte Kinzel ‘22 is a Senior at EHS and has been in the dance program all 4 years. She is specifically on IMPACT this year. She will be attending the University of Alabama next year and is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Charlotte also is a part of the Pom team at EHS and an Acolyte Officer. She has performed in every single dance concert since being at Episcopal and is excited to be choreographing her first piece this semester.

Olive Martin ‘23 is a junior at Episcopal High School and is so excited to be choreographing for the Spring Dance Concert this year. She is a member of IMPACT and has many years of dance experience under her belt. Olive not only danced at West University Dance Center and participated in their Performing Company for several years, but she has also recently joined the Elevate Competition Team at EHS. Olive would like to thank her cast for their amazing energy and enthusiasm throughout the past few months leading up to the Spring Dance Concert!

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

Congratulations Seniors!

Don’t forget to take time to dance!

Mischa, May you conquer the world with your beauty and grace Love mom

Congratulations, Mattie!

We are so incredibly proud of you and love you very much.

Mom, Dad, and Mary Clare

Caylon Mike ‘22 is a senior at Episcopal High School. She first started dancing in Beginning Dance as a freshman with EHS Dance and is now proud to be part of the Repertory Ensemble. Caylon is a standout with the EHS Cheer Team where she serves as one of the Cheer Captains. In addition Caylon has participated with the Track & Field team for her career at EHS. Caylon is thrilled to be choreographing for the first time. She would like to thank her cast for their continued dedication and support.

Aileen Paredes ‘23 is a junior at Episcopal High School who is ecstatic to choreograph for the Spring Dance Concert this year. She participates in EHS’s Dance Program as apart of IMPACT. She currently trains at the Houston Ballet Academy and has been a student there since she was three years old. Aileen would like to thank her dancers for their tremendous effort and energy over the past few months, especially in the light of the numerous challenges they have faced this year.

Mattie Pincu ‘23 is a Junior on Impact Dance at EHS. She is excited to showcase her first choreographed piece in this year’s spring dance concert. Mattie is an EHS cheerleader. Outside of school, Mattie danced at the Houston Ballet for seven years while also figure skating. She is a Junior level figure skater, Moves in the Field Gold Medalist, and is currently working on her Gold Medal tests for Solo Free Dance, Partnered and Solo Patterned Ice Dance. Mattie loves dancing and loves applying the art form to many aspects of her life.

Emma Schoppa ‘24 is a Sophomore at EHS. This is her second year on the Repertory Dance team. She is also a member of Elevate, the EHS competition team.

She previously danced at V-danse studios and West U Dance Center! She is so excited for you to see this piece and wishes her dancers the best of luck!! She also wants to remind you… LIFE IS A DANCE PARTY ☺

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 MOVING FORMS EHS DADS CLUB AND PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Lili Shore ‘24 is a fifteen-year-old sophomore who attends Episcopal High School. She has danced off and on since the age of four and currently practices dance inside and outside of school, training in various styles including modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and more. She is a part of the Repertory dance class/team and the Elevate competition team at Episcopal High School and attends weekly classes at Hunter Dance Center.

Alexandra Sonsino ’24 is a sophomore at EHS and is in Advanced Dance. This is her first year as a choreographer and her second year participating in the Spring Dance Concert. Alexandra previously danced at V Danse and was a member of their competition team.

She has enjoyed her experience of choreographing this semester and wishes her dancers a great show!

Eliza Thompson ‘22 is a senior at Episcopal and it is her third year on IMPACT. She has been dancing since she was three years old and is a member of Memorial Dance Center’s competitive team. She has attended and competed at numerous competitions and conventions. Eliza is so excited to be choreographing for her third time at Episcopal!

Jules Weinstein ‘24 is a sophomore at Episcopal and is in Repertory Dance. She previously competed with Memorial Dance Center. Jules is thrilled to be both dancing and choreographing in the Spring Dance Concert! She wishes the best of luck to everyone!

Moving Forms “Ye” Choreographers: Raigan Clay and Caylon Mike Music Artist: Kanye West Cast: Ella Bennett, Kendall Blalock, Ashley Bloome, Bella Bourlon, Raigan Clay, Mali Hogue, Izzy Proler, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore, Alexandra Sonsino, Kalia Wong

Retrograde Choreographer: Olive Martin Music Artist: James Blake Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Kristin Davis, Scarlett DuBose, Charlotte Kinzel, Zoe Meshberger, Olivia Wang

Safe in Your Arms Choreographer: Kendall Aldstadt Music Artist: Lea Michele Cast: Kendall Blalock, Frieda Borden, Raigan Clay, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Charlotte Kinzel

Joga Choreographer: Lili Shore Music Artist: Björk Cast: Ella Bennett, Caterina Cruces, Mischa Haddad, Olive Martin, Zoe Meshberger

Circus Choreographer: Kendall Blalock Artist: Britney Spears Cast: Elizabeth Cabes, Mischa Haddad, Abigail Maltby, Izzy Proler, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore

Forever Next to You Choreographer: Charlotte Kinzel Music Artist: John Legend Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Caterina Cruces, Meredith Kinzel , Zoe Meshberger, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu, Lili Shore

Black and Gold Choreographer: Caterina Cruces Music Artist: Sam Sparrow Cast: Ella Bennett, Raigan Clay, Berkeley Deutsch, Scarlett DuBose, Charlotte Kinzel, Olive Martin, Jules Weinstein

Intermission Next to You Choreographer: Eliza Thompson Music Artist: Of Rust and Bone Cast: Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Caterina Cruces, Mali Hogue, Zoe Meshberger, Aileen Paredes, Lili Shore, Olivia Wang

Face the Music and Dance Choreographer: Lydia Berckley Music Artist: Frank Sinatra Cast: Kristin Davis, Carina Garza, Kate Hendricks, Meredith Kinzel, Sophie Marshall, Charlotte Murry, Mattie Pincu, Emma Schoppa, Alexandra Sonsino, Kenna Suttle, Lizzy Weeden

Work Choreographers: Ashley Bloome and Alexandra Sonsino Artist: Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Baby Keem, and Rae Sremmurd Cast: Bella Bourlon, Raigan Clay, Margaret Ellison, Mali Hogue, Macy Mehos, Libby Scholtes, Samantha Young

Without You Choreographer Mattie Pincu Music Artist Dean Lewis Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Elizabeth Cabes, Mali Hogue, Charlotte Kinzel, Abigail Maltby, Lili Shore

Let It All Go Choreographer: Aileen Paredes Music Artist: RHODES & Birdy Cast: Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Caterina Cruces, Asael Dickson, Zoe Meshberger, Emma Schoppa, Eliza Thompson

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody Choreographers: Emma Schoppa and Jules Weinstein Music Artist: Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock Cast: Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Kendall Blalock, Elizabeth Cabes, Raigan Clay, Scarlett DuBose, Mischa Haddad, Izzy Proler, Libby Scholtes, Alexandra Sonsino

All for One Choreographers: Caterina Cruces and Eliza Thompson Music Artist: Original Cast of High School Musical 2 Cast: Class of 2022 Kendall Aldstadt, Frieda Borden, Caterina Cruces, Kristin Davis, Charlotte Kinzel, Zoe Meshberger, Caylon Mike, Eliza Thompson, Olivia Wang

Moving Forms Production Staff Technical Director..............................................................................Paul Revaz Sound Engineer………...............................................................Peter Hutcheson Lighting Design..................................................................................Paul Revaz Light Board Op……………….……………………………………......………Cami Gibbons Stage Manager…………………....…………………………………......……Paige Naughton Stage Crew……………........………Lydia Berckley, Taylor Schugart, Connor Smith Production Director…….....…………………………………………..…..Kristina Burgess Dance Faculty.....................................................Kristina Burgess, Karen Pfeifer Dance Producers.................................Mary Catherine Holliday, Robin Owens Website and Promotional Designer..............................................Mauro Gomez Moving Forms Cast: Kendall Aldstadt, Grace Bauch, Ella Bennett, Lydia Berckley, Kendall Blalock, Ashley Bloome, Frieda Borden, Bella Bourlon, Elizabeth Cabes, Raigan Clay, Caterina Cruces, Kristin Davis, Berkeley Deutsch, Asael Dickson, Scarlett DuBose, Margaret Ellison, Carina Garza, Mischa Haddad, Kate Hendricks, Mali Hogue, Charlotte Kinzel, Meredith Kinzel, Abigail Maltby, Sophie Marshall, Olive Martin, Macy Mehos, Zoe Meshberger, Caylon Mike, Charlotte Murry, Aileen Paredes, Mattie Pincu, Izzy Proler, Libby Scholtes, Emma Schoppa, Lili Shore, Alexandra Sonsino, Kenna Suttle, Eliza Thompson, Olivia Wang, Lizzy Weeden, Jules Weinstein, Kalia Wong, Samantha Young

Lili on your first choreography outing--keep reaching for the stars!

Much love, Mom,Dad and Teddy

Elizabeth, You’re a star in many ways….keep on dancing!

Your greatest fans….your family ♥

Kristin I love watching you dance! You are a shining star!! I love you!!

Mom

Caterina it has been a delight to watch you grow a passion, put your best effort and enjoy it. We are so proud of you and we are sure you’ll succeed in all your future endeavors.

We pray that you’ll keep close to your values as you go through the new seasons in your life.

Thank you to the dance department at EHS for these great four years!

Dad, Mom, Carrie and Matías

Ashley, We love watching you perform and are so proud of your hard work! We love you so much!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jackson, Connor and Marley

“Charlotte and Meredith - best wishes for a great performance! We love you.

Mom, Dad, and Henry”

Life is a dance party and “a little party never killed nobody”! So when you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.

We are so proud of you, Emma! Love you to the moon and back! xoxo, Mom, Dad and Adam

Eliza Thompson We cannot wait to see how you continue to brighten the world!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Griffin

Aileen, You are graceful, strong, beautiful, and have fearlessly conquered many obstacles.

We proudly continue to support you on your journey to success!

Love, Mami, Lilita & Tata

Congratulations to all the dancers, choreographers, crew, and teachers on a successful Spring Dance Concert!

Libby - We are so proud of you for always putting yourself out there and trying something new.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Madelyn

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 Coordinator 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