JON LEHRER Dance Company
CONTENTS Theater Staff.......................................................................................................... 2 Whitney Morse on The Sharon® L. Morse Performing Arts Center........................ 3 Program................................................................................................................ 4 Company Biography............................................................................................. 5 Biographies......................................................................................................6-10 Coming Soon.................................................................................................11-12
STAFF Director of Operations................................................................... Jason Goedken Artistic Director.............................................................................Whitney Morse Technical Director..................................................................... Kenneth Constant Production Manager..............................................................................Jon Cronin Booking Coordinator & Administrator....................................Elizabeth Constant Executive Administrator.................................................................... Sean Graham Lighting Director..............................................................................David Krupla Assistant Lighting Director.............................................................. Lindsey Young Artist Liaison/Hospitality Management........................................... Leslie Munson Audio/Visual.........................................................................................Luke Bezio Sound/AV Designer.........................................................................Nick Erickson House Manager...................................................................................Heather Ard Director of Ticketing & Customer Relations............................... Yasmeen Stogden Promotion & Marketing...................................... The Villages Sales & Marketing Ad Sales.........................................................................The Villages Media Group
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Dear Patron of the Arts
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Welcome to The Sharon® L. Morse Performing Arts Center! We are so grateful to re-open our doors after such a trying season. We invite you back to view the national and international performing art tours we host here for your entertainment. Much like the building’s namesake, my grandmother, Sharon L. Morse, we love all varieties of the performing arts here. It is in her memory that I, along with my amazing team of artists and arts administrators, strive to bring many different types of the highest quality entertainment here to The Sharon. Since opening in 2015, we hope we have established a relationship of trust; that any show at The Sharon will be a show worth seeing. Perhaps you find yourself here today to see a concert of one of your favorite musicians, or to take in the national tour of a Broadway show. Either way, we encourage you to consider trying out a new show that perhaps you haven’t heard of before, knowing that it has been intentionally curated by our team. We welcome you to The Sharon: a place for you to see an old favorite, but also a place to discover your new favorite. I sincerely hope you enjoy the show today, and I look forward to seeing you here again soon!
Whitney Morse
See You at The Sharon,
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PROGRAM "Sum Of Us" (World Premiere) Together, we can create something greater than us individually. Music - Guild Keetman, Carl Orff Lighting - Jeremy Granger Costumes - Laura Vanner Dancers - The Company
"Murmur" (2012)
Music - Budo, The Cinematic Orchestra, Grey Reverend Lighting - Kam Hobbs Costumes - Laura Vanner Dancers - Cristiana Cavallo, Gabrielle DiNizo, Patrick Piras, Nathan Rommel
"Bridge and Tunnel" (2002) A playful homage to growing up in Queens, NY. Music - Paul Simon Lighting - Kam Hobbs Costumes - John Imburgia Dancers - The Company
- INTERMISSION "Instinct" (2000)
Music - Clint Mansel Lighting - Tabitha Rodman Costumes - Jon Lehrer Dancers - Myles Mungo, Richard Sayama
"Pulp" (2016) Buster Keaton, Quentin Tarantino, and Scooby-Doo walk into a bar… Music - Ennio Marricone, James Brown & 2Pac Shakur, Riziero Ortolani, Booket T. & The M.G.’s Lighting - Kam Hobbs Costumes - Laura Vanner Dancers - The Company
"Solstice" (2019)
Music - William Close, Volker Bertlemann Lighting - Jeremy Granger Costumes - Laura Vanner Dancers - The Company "Solstice" was commissioned by and created at Artpark in Lewiston, NY for their Summer Solstice Celebration.
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COMPANY BIOGRAPHY Jon Lehrer started his company in 2007 in Buffalo, NY and has received critical acclaim nationally and internationally. Under his artistic direction, the company showcases Jon's unique choreography and embodies his definitive style. His extensive background in both the modern and jazz dance idioms fosters choreography that is organic, artistic, accessible and often humorous, reflecting life experience and the human condition. The company’s expressive style is based on three main elements of movement Circularity, 3-Dimensionality, and Momentum - which combine to create a form that is best described as "Organically Athletic." With creativity, athleticism, and the ability to make new and innovative modern and jazz dance accessible to all audiences, the company has made quite a name for themselves in the dance world. Striking the elusive balance between art and entertainment, Jon Lehrer Dance Company showcases unique choreography and a fun, distinctive style creating a true spectacle onstage which can be enjoyed by dance experts and novices alike. Based in NYC since 2019, JLDC continues to tour extensively, bringing their trademark artistic, athletic, and accessible style to audiences worldwide. Dance Magazine praised "the company took the house not so much by storm as by quantum physics," and Galerie Ortenau in Offenburg, Germany declares, "Dynamic, Powerful, Elegant – brings an absolute passion for the dance." The company was brought to Russia in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016, sponsored by the US State Department in order to, as they said, "bring the best in American modern dance to the people of Russia." JLDC tours to Europe every other year and will make their 4th trip in January 2021 for another world premiere performance. Jon Lehrer Dance Company is dedicated to maintaining the impact of dance through performance, education, outreach, community involvement, and collaboration. The professional dancers of JLDC work collaboratively towards a common creative goal, while maintaining and developing their own artistic voice to bring edge-of-your-seat excitement to audiences. JLDC operates with integrity at all levels and respects and honors ideas from constituent groups including dancers, directors, and the public.
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BIOGRAPHIES JON LEHRER, COMPANY DIRECTOR, who was raised in Queens, NY, took his very first dance class at age 19 at the University at Buffalo. While dating a dancer, Jon teased her about how easy it must be to get an A in a dance class. The girl dared Jon to try a beginning level modern dance class and his life was changed. Jon ultimately received his BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo. As a professional, Jon has danced with the Erick Hawkins Dance Company, Paul Sanasardo, John Passafiume Dancers, in Merv Griffin's "Funderful" in Atlantic City, NJ, and the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. In 1997, Jon was hired by Giordano Dance Chicago, the worlds’ preeminent jazz dance company. After only three years he was promoted to Rehearsal Director and then became the Associate Director two years later. During his ten years with Giordano, Jon also became the resident choreographer, creating seven original works on the company that received rave reviews all around the world.
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Jon has choreographed for several professional dance companies and universities all over the country. He teaches master classes throughout the U.S. and around the world, having been on faculty at Dance Masters of America, Jazz Dance World Congress, Dance Teacher Summer Conference, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM), Chautauqua Institution, Florida Dance Educators Organization, and Florida Dance Masters to name a few. Jon has received many awards and honors, including the University at Buffalo Zodiaque Dance Company Distinguished Alumni Award, CNADM’s Artistic Achievement Award, University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award, and the “Rising Star” SPARK Award for being an integral part of Buffalo’s thriving arts and cultural community.
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BIOGRAPHIES CRISTIANA CAVALLO, REHEARSAL DIRECTOR, is from Utica, NY and began dancing at the age of 3. She received her training from local and guest artists at the Dancenter and at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute School of Dance. Cristiana graduated in 2014 from the University at Buffalo with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Sociology. As a UB student, she was a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company for three years and performed in several musicals. She has choreographed for many student Photo by AC DeMarco productions and was the Director of Dancer’s Workshop. She attended numerous summer programs, including NYSSSA, Thodos Dance Chicago Intensive, and Steps Summer Study. During her senior year, Cristiana was chosen for the Jon Lehrer Dance Observership, allowing her to train with the company and gain valuable insight into the professional world of dance. Most recently, Cristiana was invited to choreograph as part of the Barn Dance Project at the Theater at Woodshill, curated by Caitlyn Schrader. Cristiana has been with JLDC for 7 years, becoming an integral part of the company's success both on and off the stage.
GABRIELLE DINIZO is originally from Dayton, OH, where she began her dance training at Dayton Dance Conservatory. She danced for their pre-professional company (Dayton Dance Conservatory Company) for two years before moving to New York City for college. In May 2021, Gabrielle graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University/ The Ailey School with a BFA in Dance and English. She has had the honor of performing works by Robert Battle, Brice Mousset (Oui Danse), Adam Baruch, Earl Mosley, Photo by AC DeMarco and Manuel Vignouelle. Gabrielle spent her recent summers training at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Dance Italia, where she cultivated her love for contemporary and modern dance.
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BIOGRAPHIES MYLES MUNGO is a Willingboro, NJ native and attended Stockton University, where he received a BA in Dance with a concentration in Performance. While at Stockton, Myles achieved multiple awards and worked with many talented artists including Meredith Rainey, Julie B. Johnson, and Germaul Barnes. As a professional, Myles has danced for Rain Ross Dance, Andrea Mychael Dance Project, and Roger Lee Dance Company. Photo by AC DeMarco
MAMIKO NAKATSUGAWA is originally from Miyagi, Japan where she started dancing at 9 years old. Mamiko moved to New York in 2015 to attend SUNY Fredonia, where she earned her degree in 2019. During this time, she spent her summers at many prestigious training programs in NYC including Broadway Dance Center Professional Summer Semester, Paul Taylor Dance Company Summer Intensive, Gibney Dance Company Summer Intensive, Gaga New York Winter Intensive, and Module 19. As a professional, Mamiko Photo by AC DeMarco has worked with Matthew Westerby Dance Company as an apprentice, performing "ReNew 3" with the company. She has performed in many musical theatre productions in Japan and United States, including Anne of Green Gables (Japan tour ensemble), Cabaret (Kit Kat Girls), and South Pacific (Liat).
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AOI OHNO started dancing when she was 3 years old in Kanazawa, Japan. She graduated from Tokyo Visual Arts Vocational School, after which she joined the dance company RAKUDO. Upon moving to New York City, Aoi began training exclusively at the The Ailey school, working with many renowned teachers and choreographers including Ray Mercer and Darrel Moultrie. Since graduating from the Ailey School, Aoi has worked with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Impact Movement Collective, Albano Ballet, Arch Ballet, and Ballet Nepantla. www.TheSharon.com
BIOGRAPHIES PATRICK PIRAS is from Udine, Italy and began his dance training at the age of 6 focusing on professional ballroom dancing for three years until a sudden injury 3 years later made him stop. At age 14, Patrick started dancing again thanks to Arianna Zanello, who invited him to attend her school, Filodanza, and later became his mentor. He then focused his study in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance and received scholarships to several summer intensives in Italy. Patrick came NYC to attend The Ailey School in Photo by AC DeMarco 2013 where he graduated as a Scholarship Student. He has performed works by Alvin Ailey, Matthew Rushing, Ronnie Favors, Tracy Inman, Martin Lofsnes, Amy Hall, Darshan Bhuller, Nathan Trice, Nicholas Villenueve, Nai Ni Chen, Sheena Annalise and Christopher Rudd. He has performed “Memoria” with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at New York City Center in December 2014 and “Concurrence” representing the Ailey School in the Ailey Spirit Gala at David H. Koch Theatre in June 2016. Patrick performed with 360° Dance Company, as a guest artist with Nai Ni Chen, Arch Contemporary Ballet, and is a faculty member at The Ailey School.
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NATHAN ROMMEL is from Kansas City, MO and attended Hope College where he received his degree in Dance Performance, Upon graduation, Nathan moved to Chicago, where he performed with GIordano II having the pleasure of working with choreographers Ray Mercer and Peter Chu. Most recently, Nathnan performed with Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah and as a soloist in Chicago Repertory Ballet's production of Macbeth, choreographed by Wade Schaaf.
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RICHARD SAYAMA is originally from Honolulu, HI. He attended Marymount Manhattan College where he double majored, earning his BFA in Modern Dance and his BA in Business Arts & Management. As a professional, Richard has worked with Alison Cook Beatty Dance, H.T Chen & Dancers, and Rock Dance Collective. He has had the pleasure of performing works by Paul Taylor, José Limón, Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, Alison Cook Beatty, Elisabeth Motley, H.T. Chen, and Maria Torres.
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THE CAKE By Bekah Brunstetter
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URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
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