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Welcome…
Welcome to the 5th Annual Inland Empire Dance Festival “AnEclecticblendof sight&sound…”In 2019, what started as an idea of empowerment, growth & healing grew between into something bigger & much more complex… Over brunch, 2 friends came up with the Inland Empire Dance Festival. Founder and Artistic Director Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs decided to contact the most talented people that had the same vision…Her friends! Our vision has and will remain the same, to simply perform & share our greatest gift…DANCE!
INlAND emPIRe coNTemPoRARY BAlleT…
The Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet, Inc. Est. 2010 under the Artistic Direction of Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs, is a private, non-profit 501-c3 organization that exists solely for the purpose of providing educational and performance opportunities in classical and contemporary ballet to dancers from the Inland Empire. We are open to participants and audiences of all ages, genders, and demographics, while aiming to help dancers reach their full potential in the art of ballet. We serve the Inland Empire by providing training and productions of the highest possible quality for the artistic welfare of our vast community. This mission is accompanied by a commitment to expand the Company’s audience and make ballet accessible to the public through touring, education programs, the use of media, outreach ventures, as well as captivating the Inland Empire’s large and diverse audience. On behalf of our students, staff, and performers, we thank you for attending.
IECB Board of Directors
President/CEO: Mrs. Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs | Vice President: Mrs. Shannon Pesantes Treasurer: Ms. Teena Taylor | Secretary: Mr. John A. Sachs | Mr. Keith Reese
Honorary Board of Directors
Mr. Scott Brennan • Ms. Charmaine Hunter • Mrs. Esmerelda Veik
Mr. Mark Takano • Ms. Kelly Lamoureux *Mrs. Estella Benson *Post Humanous*
www.DanceIE.com | Facebook/Instagram @Iecballet 951.686.6500 | InlandEmpireDance@Gmail.com
Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet Staff
Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs, Artistic Director Chris Ramos, Maria Palencia-Quiroa, Nelly Camacho
The Inland Empire Contemporary
Ballet, Inc.
A 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that exists solely for the purpose of providing educational and performance opportunities in professional classical and contemporary ballet to underserved communities. We pride ourselves in our quality productions and technique. We are open to pre-professional dance artists, participants and audiences of all ages, genders, and demographics, while aiming to help dancers reach their full potential in the art of contemporary ballet. We serve the Inland Empire by providing training, programs and productions of the highest possible quality for the artistic welfare of our vast community. We take pride in living up to our mission; to realize a world where people from all demographics are embraced as equal members of society in every community. IECB will fully represent the diversity of the performing arts community through our people, programs, values and priorities.
Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) have given us historical contributions to the performing arts while being ignored, diminished, forgotten, with their current needs and priorities not taken into account. We will continue to advocate for those within not just the dance community but, the community we are surrounded by. Since our inception, we have continuously been open for conversations that deepen our understanding about race, racism, implicit bias and how it impacts our community and our organization. We pledge to give a voice to everyone, especially the BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities while maintaining a safe environment free of hateful policies and rhetoric that threaten to undermine our basic fundamental rights to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and artistic expression.
Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs, Founder/Producer Inland Empire Dance Festival
Is trained in theater, ballet, contemporary, ballroom & modern for over 38 years. Having been trained by; Rosalie & Arthur Woodson, Sheila Jones, Juan Uribe, and Denise Donovan, Marie De La Palme, Evette Demarco-Swinson, Diane Amendt, Julio Padilla, Gavin Navarro, Finis Jhung, Gina Marume, Diamond Bar Fine Arts Academy, Inland Dance Academy, Hawaii State Ballet, Claremont Children’s theatre, California Riverside Ballet, Hawaii State Ballet & Inland Dance Academy. she is well versed in dance. Jamie attended UCLA, Chaminade University of Honolulu to study Dance with an emphasis in Kinesiology & Theology. Jamie has run the Ballet Summer Intensive program for IECB where several of her students went on to dance with The Los Angeles Ballet, Long Beach Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, ABT, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, cast member of the critically acclaimed “Twist”, The Nutcracker, and child soloist for “The Glory of Christmas.”
In 2012, she was honored by the City of Grand Terrace for her scholarship program, fundraising, and contributions to the performing arts. A recipient of Assemblyman Mike Morrell, and the Inland Empire Magazine “Unforgettable Hearts” awards. Jamie is one of the official Authors of the VAPA syllabus for the states of Hawaii & California, California State Assembly District 63 Delegate, Associate Director to the Creole Heritage Museum, the Afro Latino Association, Executive Director with the Miss California Organization & Creative Habitat Board President. She also is a Trustee for the Riverside County Board of Education and serves on the Riverside PRIDE Board of Directors. Recently, Jamie was awarded by State Senator Richard Roth for her contributions to the arts.
Performances and films will be presented by; Jeni Jones & Hama, Kybele Dance Company, Jose Arguetta, Alondra Perez, FUSE Dance Company, Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre, CalliOpus Contemporary Dance, Jazz Spectrum Dance Company, 11th Hour Dancer Project, Collen “Coco” Melhuish, Maura Townsend Dance Project, Kairos Dance Company, Aneska Dance Company, Daniela Lepe & Jonathan Ramirez. This journey could never have been made possible without the talent, dedication, and the sharing of your talents. From the bottom of my heart…Thank you!!! Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs
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DANIELA LEPE
Choreographer/Artist: Daniela Lepe
Music: Morenamia (Dueto 2007)
REFRACT DANCE COMPANY
“CONQUEST OF MAN”
Choreographer: Jonathan Ramirez
Performers: Jonathan Ramirez & Kat Jones
JAZZ SPECTRUM DANCE COMPANY
“TREAT”
Choreographer: Janell Burgess (2021) Rehearsal Director: Thel
Moore
Music: Carlos Santana
Lighting: The Box (notes from Lenny Lindsey)
Performers: Janell Burgess & Karli Padilla
ANESKA DANCE COMPANY
“WICKED GAME”
Choreographer: Aneska Franca Tech
Assistant: Angel Galindo
Performers: Aneska Franca, Jennifer Padilha & Tina Rose.
This Brazilian Zouk choreography for ladies combines contemporary elements, femininity and freedom of expression. The Zouk, sensual and poetic provides the dancers with a platform to explore freedom, body awareness and self-knowledge.
JENI JONES & HAMA
“PIECE OF MY HEART”
Choreographer: HAMA
Music: Erma Franklin
Performer: Jeni Jones
FUSE
“The WINEdown”
Choreography: Joshua D. EstradaRomero (FUSE Dance Company)
Dancers: Sophia Bernardo, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, Kathy Duran, Erik Jaimes, Katie Walsh
Music: Adrian Berenguer
Costumes: Joshua D. Estrada-Romero
COLLEEN MELHUISH
“PASOORI”
Music: “Pasoori”- Shae Gill & Ali Sethi
Choreographer: Colleen Melhuish
Dancers: Almand Martin Jr., Colleen Melhuish, Moira Saxena,
11TH HOUR DANCER PROJECT
“SOLITUDE”
Choreographer & Performer: Eliezer Rabelo
Music: J.S. Bach Cello Suite #1 in G, Prelude
KAIROS DANCE
“ADDICTION”
Choreographer: Hazel Clarke
Music: What He Wrote, by Laura Marling
Performers: Katelyn Martin, Annie Von Heydenreich, Courtney MacMillan
CALLIOPUS CONTEMPORARY DANCE
“WORLD PIECES”
Choreographer: Zoe Marinello-Kohn
Music: What He Wrote, by Laura Marling
Performers: Amelia Martin, Chloe Smith, Emily Kelley, Madeline Gruenler, Marci Mills, and Morgan Davison
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JAZZ SPECTRUM DANCE COMPANY
“CHAMELEON”
Original Concept and Choreography: Christine Baltes (1987)
Choreography & Re-Creation: Janell Burgess (2020)
Music: Cisco Dimas
(Original Score 2020)
Performers: Alfonso Fuentes & Karli Padilla
Rehearsal Director: Thel Moore
Lighting: Jody Caley
Costumes: Tomo Swan
ALONDRA ZITLALY PEREZ
“FIRST STEPS” Produced by Akira Superstar
Choreographers & Performers: Alondra Zitlaly Perez & Nicolas Marquez
CALLIOPUS2
“A EULOGY FOR TAG”
Choreographer: Joseph Lister (he/they)
Music: Victoire
Performers: Carley Embry, Josie (Z)
Aszterbaum, Marisol Reyes, Daniela Campos
ANESKA DANCE COMPANY
“ZOUK LADIES”
Direction and Choreography: Aneska França
Technical Assistant: Angel Galindo
Performers: Aneska França, Jennifer Padilha, and Tina Rose
This Brazilian zouk choreography for ladies combines contemporary elements, femininity, and freedom of expression. The Zouk, sensual and poetic, provides the dancers with a platform to explore freedom, body awareness, and self-knowledge.
JOSE ARGUETA
“immiscible”
Choreographer: José Argueta
Performers: José Argueta and Robert Huerta
Music: Weird Fisher / ArpeggiRadiohead, Mishima (Closing) –Kronos Quartet
Sound Design: Robert Huerta
KYBELE DANCE THEATER
Artistic Director: Seda Aybay
"1881-193∞"
Choreographer: Seda Aybay
Performers: Nico Albuja, Seda Aybay, Simon Lathrop, Karlo Eduardo Ramirez
Music: Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi the Four Seasons, Sari Zeybeck
(Feat. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Speech
Excerpts by Atatürk)
"1881-193∞" commemorates Türkiye's centennial of democracy, freedom, and secularism. Inspired by the visionary leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), the piece encapsulates themes of empowerment, hope, and resilience. Through dynamic choreography and symbolism, it celebrates Türkiye's rich cultural heritage while urging viewers to reflect on the ongoing struggle for societal change and progress.
NANNETTE BRODIE DANCE THEATRE “LET THEM EAT CAKE”
Choreography: Nannette Brodie Co.
Music: Takenobu
Performers: Marin Asano, Ace Austria, Madelyn Downs, Brandy Factory, Priscilla Gonzalez, Khat
Kalamaris (understudy- Nicole Howard), Ismael Murillo, Katelyn Potyondy, Matthew Reiner, Erica Villalpando
Costumes: Elias Roldan
Lighting: The Box (notes by Jody Caley)
MAURA TOWNSEND
“ANTI-HATE PROJECT”
A tribute; Happy 100th Birthday James Baldwin Curated by RetroSoul
Choreographer: Maura Townsend
Performers: Alondra Zitlaly Perez, Madeline Gruenler, Miyeko Harris, Norianna Galindo-Ramirez
THANK YOU TO OUR MANY FINE SPONSORS
