ev-o-lu-tion Program November 2014

welcome!

Dear Friends, It is with warm sentiments that I welcome you to our 201415 fall home season. This year is particularly special to us, as it reflects on the growth and ev • o • lu • tion of the Koresh organization. Now settled into our permanent home at 2002 Rittenhouse Square, I feel privileged to highlight our historical journey, while rededicating our talents to serve the needs of the Philadelphia community.

Over the past twenty-four years, I have enjoyed watching Philadelphia become one of strongest arts advocacy cities in America. When my brother founded Koresh in 1991, we were one of the only Philadelphia dance companies that attended national and international conferences. Everywhere we traveled others were surprised to learn that we were from Philadelphia because they were not aware of the thriving arts scene we had in this city. Today, it is often said to us how inspirational Philadelphia has become due to the amazing support it provides its artists. That sentiment, in large part, is due to you, our friends. Without you, this progress would not be possible. You are vital to the continued advancement of the arts in our city—and for that we are truly thankful.

Our hope in this upcoming season is to learn more about those who support us, and how we can continue to use our creative gifts to make our community a thriving cultural center. Whether we are presenting local companies on Philadelphia stages, teaching your children how to plié and tendu, or sending teaching artists into Philadelphia public schools, we want to know how Koresh is impacting you and the community in which you live.

With your help and encouragement, Koresh Dance has evolved into an internationally celebrated arts organization, amplifying the artistic reputation of Philadelphia. As we work to expand our programming to better serve our community, I encourage you not only to fill out the brief survey form found in this program, but also to connect with a Koresh staff member after the performance who can help you find a way to become involved with our organization.

From all of us here at Koresh, thank you. I hope you enjoy watching Roni’s ev • o • lu • tion!

Sincerely,

Alon Koresh 1

Dear Friends, I am very pleased to welcome you to our Fall Home Season, a restaging of my 2009 work, ev • o • lu • tion. This piece began as an exploration of love before language. I wanted to reproduce the primal modes of communication that predate speech, to ask: Have we changed? Have we evolved? In the end, are we not the same? Language has allowed us to be liars; ev • o • lu • tion aims to dig beneath those lies, to get at the primordial glue that binds us together.

I first built ev • o • lu • tion five years ago. Several of my current company members were in that world premiere, and they have used this restaging to deepen their work in familiar roles. Others first learned it when we performed ev • o • lu • tion on tour, and the newest company members are learning these quick phrases and intense characters for the first time.

Restaging has provided me with an opportunity to strengthen the work, but also to witness the strong connection among my dancers, as they teach one another and evolve as a community, and as a company.

Evolution is a significant theme not only as I reflect on the company’s development over nearly 25 years, but also because it highlights what is constant in the life of an artist: that need for expression that has endured in human nature throughout the ages. The need for emotional communication through movement is as universal as the need for replenishing ourselves through procreation. Expression is fundamental to the reasons for our existence, and to understand that expression in its purest form is to understand ourselves. As an artist, I am trying here to discern that expression, which is intrinsic to human nature irrespective of our environment or conditioning.

In the midst of a busy touring season, which began with inspiring connections in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma, I am very glad to present this work to my home city. The dancers and I are delighted to be setting Koresh work on promising young dancers, and bringing performances and classes to communities across the country. Right after this week’s Fall Season, we will continue touring in Vermont and then in Belarus, for the Vitebsk International Festival of Modern Choreography. However, it is always wonderful to give our all to you, our Philadelphia family and supporters. I hope you will enjoy tonight’s performance.

With warmth and peace,

Roni Koresh

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koresh dance company BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Lazin President David Cooper Vice President Toni Alperin Goldberg Leslie Baker Boris Niza Davidson Bill Duncan Alon Koresh Ronen Koresh Alessandra H. Nicolas Ellen Varenhorst

DANCERS Melissa Rector Shannon Bramham Fang-Ju Chou Gant Joseph Cotler Jessica Daley Micah Geyer Krista Montrone Kevan Sullivan Robert Tyler Asya Zlatina

ARTISTIC STAFF Ronen Koresh Artistic Director and Founder Melissa Rector Assistant Artistic Director

COLLABORATING ARTISTS Peter Jakubowski Alyssandra Docherty

MANAGEMENT Alon Koresh Executive Director Nir Koresh School Director Dara Schmoyer Company Manager Rachael Glashan Director of Development Kate Aid Director of Marketing and Communications Teresa VanDenend Sorge Outreach Director Haley Bradstreet Operations Manager Bella Pezzati Graphic Designer Sandy Mitchel Videographer Frank Bicking Company Photographer

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ronen koresh A RT I S T I C D I R E C TO R & F O U N D E R

Ronen (Roni) Koresh was born and raised in Israel. He received early dance training from his mother, a folk dancer in the Yemenite tradition, and from teachers Alida Gera, Micha Deri, Nira Paz and Moshe Romano. Koresh joined Martha Graham’s Batsheva 2 Dance Company before enlisting for 3 years in the Israeli army. In 1983, he moved to New York to study with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He began performing with Shimon Braun’s Waves Jazz Dance Company in Philadelphia, and in 1991, founded Koresh Dance Company in Philadelphia, followed by the Koresh School of Dance in 1993.

Koresh has established a repertoire of over 60 works and develops 2 to 3 new works each year. These have included commissions for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Giordano Dance Chicago, GroundWorks Dance Theatre, Las Vegas Contemporary, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Spectrum Dance Theater, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and Dance Celebration. Koresh has been on the faculty at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts since 1986, teaches master classes across the country, and participates in festivals including Jacob’s Pillow and the Northwest National Dance Project.

Recipient of a Philadelphia dance community Rocky Award from FringeArts and Dance/USA Philadelphia, Koresh is an avid collaborator and supporter of emerging artists. His interdisciplinary works have been supported by multi-year fellowships and grants from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Jerome Robbins Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In 2014, Koresh is currently setting new and repertory works on the dancers of MADCO (commissioned for St. Louis’ New Dance Horizons series), Point Park University, Jacksonville University, and East Carolina University, as well as mentoring students at performing arts high schools across the country.

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koresh dance company & school A B O U T K O R E S H D A N C E C O M PA N Y Koresh Dance Company was founded in Philadelphia in 1991, and is widely recognized for its superb technique and emotionally-compelling appeal. It presents bi-annual home seasons as the resident dance company of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and has toured in over 38 states and 7 countries. The Company’s interdisciplinary foundation promotes high-speed attack and gestural diversity drawn from Graham technique, Luigi jazz, classical ballet, hip hop and Israeli folk dance. Guest choreographers including Donald Byrd (Spectrum Dance Theater), Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company), Robert Battle (Battleworks/Alvin Ailey), Itzik Galili (Galili Dance) and Paul Selwyn Norton have produced works for the company. The company currently consists of dancers Shannon Bramham, Fang-Ju Chou Gant, Joseph Cotler, Jessica Daley, Micah Geyer, Krista Montrone, Kevan Sullivan, Robert Tyler, Asya Zlatina, and Melissa Rector, who also serves as the Company’s Assistant Artistic Director. The company is supported in part by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Dance/USA Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the William Penn Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

ABOUT THE KORESH SCHOOL OF DANCE, OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Koresh School of Dance, established in 1993, welcomes over 20,000 students every year to classes at all levels and for all ages. In 2013, Koresh Dance Company reaffirmed its commitment to Philadelphia by purchasing a property in the heart of Center City. There, the school extends dance education and performance resources to its community by presenting emerging artists in bi-monthly Koresh Artist Showcases and providing professional training and performance opportunities to the exceptional dancers of the Koresh Youth Ensemble. In 2013, Koresh launched the now annual Come Together Festival, which in its first year presented 27 companies in 11 performances over 9 days. Koresh Dance Company is committed to community-building and outreach. While on tour, the company provides postperformance discussions, residencies, open rehearsals, lecture demonstrations, master classes and video discussions to its audiences. At home, Koresh Kids Dance brings arts education to economically disadvantaged elementary-school students by partnering with Philadelphia public schools to provide free weekly dance classes, promoting children’s creativity as a conduit for non-violence and life goals.

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#strongkore Performance, education and community outreach are at the core of our mission.

These programs grow stronger only with support from friends like you. Your gift to Koresh Dance Company’s Kore Fund reaches thousands of individuals annually, affecting a dancer’s tour ticket, or a deserving child’s need for dance class. Ticket sales only cover a fraction of the cost to run these programs effectively. We a re asking you to consider making a gift to bring us to our $10,000 fall g o a l b y J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 5 . If you’re new to Koresh Dance, we ask that you visit us at the info table so we can get to know you better. Your generosity will not only support our organization, but also strengthen the cultural landscape and artistic reputation of Philadelphia.

To donate visit www.koreshdance.org, or visit us at the info table after the performance! Checks made payable to Koresh Dance.

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koresh dance company Performance, education and outreach are the core of our mission. Your gift helps to strengthen these programs, reaching thousands of individuals annually.

KORE FUND GIVING LEVELS Ci rc l e O f Fri e n d s $ 7 5 -99 9 Associate $75+ • $5 off one Home Season Ticket at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre • One $20 ticket for a friend to each Home Season at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre • Listing in our program book Sponsor 250+ (Includes all preceding) KDC swag-bag , which includes a t-shirt, iPhone case and magnet

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Sustainer $500+ (Includes all preceding) Invitation to attend an open company rehearsal at our 2002 Rittenhouse studio

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Ko re s h D i re c t o r’ s Ci rc l e ( $ 1,0 0 0 + ) Patron’s Circle $1,000+ (Includes all preceding) • Name listed to the KDC website • VIP invitations to KDC special events including our Spring Silent Auction and Gala Dancer’s Circle $2,500+ (Includes all preceding) VIP backstage tour during a KDC home season performance at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre

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Choreographer’s Circle $5,000+ (Includes all preceding) Invitation to a private discussion focused on new work with Artistic Director, Roni Koresh Two complimentary tickets to our Come Together Festival

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Associate Artistic Director’s Circle $7,500+ (Includes all preceding) Opportunity to present flowers onstage during a KDC home season performance (upon request) along with a backstage tour at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre

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Artistic Director’s Circle $10,000+ (Includes all preceding) • Dinner with Artistic Director, Roni Koresh (upon request and availability) • We welcome conversation about gifts of cash or appreciate securities. These special gifts can be made through a pledge, which can be payable over an extended period of time.

Koresh Dance Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

Please call us to set up an appointment (215) 751-0959, or send a meeting request by email to rachael@koreshdance.org.

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tonight’s program

Debris KORESH YOUTH ENSEMBLE Melissa Rector, Artistic Director CHOREOGR APHY: Melissa Rector COSTUME DESIGN: Melissa Rector MUSIC: Armand Amar DANCERS: Kate Axness, Annie Block, Donnay Burden, Indigo Moon Carroll, Sydney Donovan, Naya Grier, Kiara Prescott, Alexandra Price, Lamar Rogers, Madison Schultheis, Sarah Shaulis, Ajia Wilmore

ev • o • lu • tion CHOREOGR APHY: Ronen Koresh COSTUME DESIGN: Brittany Ann Cormack LIGHTING DESIGN: Peter Jakubowski MUSIC: Ekho, Fariborz Lachini, Pete Namlook, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Franz Peter Schubert, Greg Smith, John Vosbikian, Reid Willis DANCERS: Melissa Rector, Shannon Bramham, Fang-Ju Chou Gant, Joe Cotler, Jessica Daley, Micah Geyer, Krista Montrone, Kevan Sullivan, Robert Tyler, Asya Zlatina

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FRO M TH E C H O REO G R A PH E R: Language and art have remained essential to human nature throughout

the ages. The need for human expression is as universal as the need for replenishing

ourselves through procreation. Expression is fundamental to the reasons or our existence and to understand that expressionin its purest form is to understand ourselves.

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t he c omp a ny MELISSA RECTOR, Assistant Artistic Director and Dancer

Originally from West Virginia, Melissa started dancing at a young age with Monica Folio. She graduated from The University of the Arts in 1993. Melissa has been dancing with Koresh Dance Company since its inception in 1991 and is the company’s Assistant Artistic Director. She is also an instructor at the Koresh School of Dance. In 2008, Melissa helped to establish the Koresh Youth Ensemble and serves as their artistic director, setting both original choreography and company repertory on them.

SHANNON BRAMHAM , Dancer

Originally from Virginia, Shannon graduated with her BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University. She has had the chance to set work on South Dayton Dance Theater, Wright State University, and We Are Artists. Her work has also been showcased at ACDFA and RDA. Shannon currently teaches adults at the Koresh School of Dance. She joined Koresh Dance Company in 2008.

FANG-JU CHOU GANT , Dancer

Fang-Ju, born and raised in Taiwan, came to the United States to further her study of dance. She earned an Associate Degree of Dance in Australia from Queensland University of Technology, Academy of the Arts/Dance, and received her BFA in Dance Education from the University of the Arts. Fang-Ju is trained in a wide range of dance styles and stagecraft. In addition to performing, she has taught ballet for many years throughout the Philadelphia area. Fang-Ju has been dancing with Koresh since 1998.

JOSEPH COTLER , Dancer

Joe Cotler grew up in Batavia, NY and trained at his mother, Robin Cotler’s dance studio, Images in Dance. He graduated from The University of the Arts in May 2009. While at school, he had the opportunity to work with numerous choreographers including Scott Jovovich, Ronen Koresh and Paul Selwyn-Norton. He currently teaches and choreographs for numerous studios in the area. He joined Koresh as an apprentice in 2009 and has been a company dancer since 2010.

JESSICA DALEY , Dancer

Hailing from Philadelphia, Jessica has been performing since she was a young child. She began her training at Philadelphia’s Jason Douglas Dance Academy and continued her studies at The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Ailey School. She attended The University of the Arts where she earned her BFA in Modern Dance in 2004. Her performance experience encompasses a wide variety of styles including the 76ers Dance Team, West Side Story and Eleone Dance Theater.

Jessica has been dancing with Koresh since 2004.

t he c omp a ny MICAH GEYER , Dancer

Raised in North Carolina, Micah started dancing at a young age with Nina’s School of Dance in Durham. He later joined the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble under the direction of Gene Medler. During his career, he had the privilege to perform at the Kennedy Center and the Joyce Theater for Tap City, as well as tour throughout Europe and South America. He received his BFA in Dance Performance and Psychology from East Carolina University and joined Koresh Dance Company in 2007.

KRISTA MONTRONE , Dancer

Krista began her training at the age of three in Hudson, NH at Melissa Hoffman Dance Center. After moving to Connecticut in 2000, she continued her training at D’valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre. In 2006 Krista moved to NYC where she was involved in many projects including the opening of Revolution at Joyce Theatre and various industrial projects ranging from Aflac to Juicy Couture. She currently teaches and sets choreography for multiple schools in Philadelphia.

Krista joined Koresh Dance Company in 2011.

KEVAN SULLIVAN , Dancer

Kevan grew up in Milford, CT and started his dance training at the age of two. He studied at the Lee Lund Studio of Dance while also traveling to NYC. In 2009, Kevan received the Director’s Talent Scholarship rewarding him with a full tuition scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Kevan was also selected to be a student at the School of Jacobs Pillow Contemporary Traditions Program in the summer of 2010. Kevan has danced for Alchemy Dance Company as well as Tommie Waheed Evan’s “Waheed Works”. Kevan joined the company in 2013.

ROBERT TYLER , Dancer

Robert grew up in Batavia, NY and began dancing at the age of 10. He studied under the instruction of Robin Cotler at her studio, Images in Dance. In 2008 he began studying at the University of the Arts and graduated in May 2012 with a BFA in Dance Performance majoring in ballet. In the summer of 2010 and 2011, he worked with Robin Cotler’s dance company, Images Evolution, and performed at the International Dance Festival in Poland. Robert joined Koresh Dance Company in 2012.

ASYA ZLATINA , Dancer

Asya was born in Moscow, Russia and immigrated to the US in 1992.

She trained throughout the DC/Baltimore area and graduated in May 2008 from Goucher College with a BA in Psychology and Dance. Asya has performed at the Kennedy Center (ClancyWorks Dance Company) and the DiCapo in NYC (Nilas Martins Dance Company). She has received additional training under Roni Koresh, as well as ABT, Alonzo King and Maurya Kerr, Robert Moses, and NDT. In 2013 she graduated from Drexel University with an MS in Arts Administration. Asya joined Koresh Dance Company in 2008.

KORESH YOUTH ENSEMBLE Kate Axness Annie Block Donnay Burden Indigo Moon Carroll Sydney Donovan Naya Grier Kiara Prescott Alexandra Price Lamar Rogers Madison Schultheis Sarah Shaulis Ajia Wilmore The Koresh Youth Ensemble was formed in the fall of 2008 to give gifted, young dancers more intensive dance training and greater performance opportunities. Students who demonstrate both the talent and desire to become professionals are selected to join the group under the direction of Melissa Rector.

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collaborating artists PETER JAKUBOWSKI , Lighting Designer Peter Jakubowski is an Associate Professor / Production Design Specialist in the Department of Dance at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He holds a BA in Theater from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an MFA in design from Temple University with a concentration in design for dance. He is both a union lighting and scenic designer IATSE USA 829. His work has been awarded the ARTIE award for best lighting design and he has been nominated five times for the F. Otto Haas award. He was also recognized by both the Philadelphia City Paper and the Philadelphia Inquirer for excellence in design. His designs have been seen in over 40 states as well as abroad. Some companies Mr. Jakubowski has designed for include North Shore Music Theatre (MA), The Prince Music Theater (PA), The Walnut Street Theatre (PA), The Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center (NJ), Maine State Music Theatre (ME), Dance Theatre of Harlem, Jeanne Ruddy Dance, and The Snowy Range Dance Festival. He has work in the repertoire of Peter Pucci Plus Dancers, Alban Elved Dance Company, and Colorado Ballet, to name a few. He is currently resident designer for Nevada Ballet and Ballet Fleming and is pleased to again be resident designer for Koresh Dance Company.

ALYSSANDRA DOCHERTY , Assistant Lighting Designer Alyssandra is a Philadelphia based freelance lighting designer hailing from Vernon, NJ. She graduated with honors from DeSales University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. When not touring with Koresh Dance Company, she is the Lighting Supervisor at Philadelphia Theatre Company. Her time at PTC has afforded her the opportunity to work with designers such as Howell Binkley, Jason Lyons, and Ken Billington during their time in Philadelphia. Her designs have been seen at BalletFleming’s “Day and Night” and “Phantom,” Simpatico Theatre Company’s “A Bright New Boise,” Mazeppa Productions’ “Avenue Q” and “Spring Awakening,” and Yancy Girls Productions’ “Hoodoo Love,” among others. Though she only recently began touring with Koresh this past September, Aly is looking forward to collaborating more on their upcoming works.

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Volunteers are needed to help us carry out our exciting mission of performance, dance education and outreach. By joining our team of amazing, creative people, you will be instrumental in helping us to implement our plans for the coming season. Volunteers are involved in virtually every aspect of our organization: planning and staffing special events, ushering and assisting at performances, working in our office and helping out with mailings and other communication efforts. Regardless of your dance experience, we invite you to give us an hour or more of your time this year. Volunteers receive a variety of special benefits throughout the year including opportunities for free classes and tickets to Koresh Dance Company performances.

Want to learn more about how to become a part of a dynamic and nationally recognized company? Call us! (215) 751-0959. Thank you!

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contributing partners The following individuals, foundations and businesses have made a financial commitment to our capital campaign and have provided annual support to Koresh Dance Company.

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of everyone listed below.

Donors as of 10/31/2014 If you see an omission, please accept our apologies and contact us regarding this error.

$250,000+ The William Penn Foundation $100,000+ Meegan Spector Rubin $50,000+ The Dexter F and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation $10,000-$49,999 The H. Chase and Ana Maria Lenfest Foundation Rubin Family Foundation Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund PNC Foundation Tamaqua Foundation-Charles X Block David Cooper $5,000-$9,999 Dance/USA Philadelphia Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Philadelphia Cultural Fund Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Hallee & David Adelman Leslie Baker Boris Niza Davidson Bill & Diana Duncan Toni Alperin Goldberg Ronen Koresh Steve Lazin & Carol Kaminski Ellen Varenhorst $1,000-$4,999 Enterprise Holdings Foundation Board The Jerome Robbins Foundation Union Benevolent Association David Alperin Chris Arader Todd James & Barbara Albert Rita Axelrod, M.D. Brett Batoff Linda Bodzy William Thomas & Chantal Jauvin Sandy Foxx-Jones Reuben Katz Joseph & Bernice Koplan Neal Krouse Jane Morgan & James Marshall Elizabeth Rey Megen

$1,000-$4,999 George Moore Alessandra Nicolas Ed Rosenthal Catherine M. Recker & Matthew Pappajohn Natalie Rounick Dara Schmoyer William Vessal Lisa Washington Claire Welty $500-$999 Julia Bringhurst Joanna Chan Rafe Damico Christine Engelhardt Marguerite P. Harris Barbara Roche Hobyak David Horwitz Jeffrey & Marsha Gerdes Ken Greenberg Catherine & Rosalie Lijinsky Joanne & Gary Markman Mary Ellen Martin Sondra Myers Sonia James Pennington Benjamin & Jane Siegel Robert & Elizabeth Solms Stephen Varenhorst $100+ Merck Foundation David Albert Leah Alperin Mary Jo Ashenfelter Mark Azzaro Frank & Lisa Bicking Jennifer Brie Deborah Cahill Timothy Carey Bud Carlson Barbara Del Niro Beth DeVito-Luton James Dilsheimer Shannon Mulcahy DiNota Shane Brendon Dodd Leslie Ferrelli

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$100+ Sally & Mark Forester Avi Fox Brooke Frieling Eharron Hunter Goldiner Ivan Gordon Olivia Guerrasio Sondra Greenberg Donna Gregor Patricia House Beth Iguchi Jill Jones Honor Joseph Lois Katzen Karen Kilimnik Joy Kurtz Abby King Joanne Kniele Erin Knight Beth Laird Paola Leone Art and Judi Lerner Joseph & Melissa Leska Roderick MacNeil Jacqueline M. Mahon Javier Marquis Gail Massey Terrilyn McCormick Salli & Stephen Mickelberg James Monroe Rebecca Montrone Debbie Murphy Vuthy Ou Kerry Pacifico Frank & Nina Pagliaro Jane Pepper Kathleen Pilla Regina Rhoa Deborah Cahill & Paul Rhodes Francesca Rivetti James & Pamela Romesser Leslie & Avery Rose Carol Saline & Paul Rathblott Fania Samuels Louis E. Samuels Samuel & Margo Schleman Toni Seidle Alex Sevryukov Joseph Baker Sheehan Joann Shepp John M. Sherman Peter Siskind Donald Slater Rachel T. Smith

$100+ Tamiko Smith Liz & Bob Solms Dameron Stoddard Carmen Sturm Martin & Kira Tuzman Marvin Verman Christina Ager & Deborah Waxman Rita & Avaram Woidislawsky Jacoba Johnson Zaring Rachel Zimmerman Benjamin Zuckerman $25-$99 Valerie Armendariz Judith Sachs & Anthony Bruno Cheryl Carson Margery Lee Chachkin Sarah Choi Alisa & Robert Cotter Kathryn Deans-Schaub Claudette DeLaurentis Sviatlana Drazdouskaya-Takagi Eric & Madeline Farber Matt Harrington Helene Kahn Charlotte Lafair Rita Ann Lamb Leslie Jane Landis Amanda Lenox Diego Luzuriaga Mark Mills George Economou & Rochelle Owens Bruce & Barbara Pawel Dianne Perkins Nancy Pitcherella Anna & Phil Silkoff Lynne & Bertram Strieb Frances Sullivan Tahya Galina Teverovsky Deena S. Tobias James D. Tunnicliffe Nicholas Williams Sean Wright Sheena & Sophia Bediako Jack R. Butler Darryl Hamlett Judith Hartl Laura Lane Sarah Lazin Patricia Longo Diego Luzuriaga Cheryl Williams

contributing partners Koresh Dance Company greatly appreciates the support it receives from foundations and government agencies. We would like to extend a special thank you to THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION, for awarding Koresh a 3-year $656,000 grant. The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children’s futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just, and caring community.

Learn more about the William Penn Foundation online at www.williampennfoundation.org.

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The Koresh Dance Company wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the following people for their continuous support: David Alperin Chuck Block The Bicking Family Cheryl Carson Rick Dunlap Thomas Gant Sr. Thomas Gant Jr. John Gross Philip Horn Chantal Jauvin and Bill Thomas Sandi Foxx-Jones Yaron Karasenti Rodney Landis

Brook Lenfest Chase Lenfest Lori McCormack MidAtlantic Arts Foundation Sandy Mitchel Jason Nusbaum Oscar Padilla Philadelphia Theatre Company Ed Rosenthal The Romesser Family Meegan Spector Rubin William Vessal Lois Welk Avram and Rita Woidislawski

A special Thank You to all of our wonderful volunteers for their time, commitment and dedication to Koresh Dance Company.

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