Through the Skin

N O V E M B E R 1 5 - 1 7 2013

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Melissa Rector Photo by Frank Bicking

Koresh Dance Company A HOME IN MOVEMENT

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 DIRECTOR & FOUNDER Ronen Koresh

MANAGEMENT Alon Koresh Executive Director Nir Koresh School Director Melissa Rector Assistant Artistic Director Haley Bradstreet Operations Coordinator Jenny Filer Project Manager Kate Fox Grant Writer Sandy Mitchel Videographer Megan Mizanty Communications Specialist Bella Pezzati Graphic Designer Dara Schmoyer Company Manager Teresa VanDenend Sorge Koresh Kids Dance

Coordinator

COLLABORATING ARTISTS Peter Jakubowski Nick Kendall Karl Mullen Gregory James Smith

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OPEN CLASSES FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES & LEVELS Have the Koresh dancers inspired you to do some dancing of your own? If the answer is yes, come take classes at the Koresh School of Dance today!

No registration is necessary. Individual classes are $20 or you can save money by purchasing a 10 or 20 class card! We offer a wide variety of classes in levels ranging from novice to advanced.

Koresh is a pillar of the Philadelphia dance community with a focus on contemporary dance.

All classes are taught by Philadelphia’s finest dance instructors as well as members of the Koresh Dance Company.

For a detailed schedule and more information about classes, instructors and rates, please visit our website.

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Krista Montrone Photo by Frank Bicking

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Ronen Koresh

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & FOUNDER

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Ronen

(Roni) Koresh was born and raised in Israel and began his dance education at a young age as he trained with his mother, a folk dancer in the Yemenite tradition, and with a local Tel Aviv folk dance group. Two of his earliest teachers in Israel were Alida Gera and Micha Deri. At 17, he moved on to more comprehensive study with Nira Paz and Moshe Romano and then became a member of Martha Graham’s Batsheva 2 Dance Company.

In 1983, following a three year enlistment in the Israeli army during which he was able to continue his dance training, Roni immigrated to the United States to pursue a career in dance beyond Israel. He trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and in 1984, began performing with Shimon Braun’s acclaimed Waves Jazz Dance Company in Philadelphia. Roni was one of the original Evening Magazine Dancers and won a People’s Choice Award as Philadelphia’s Most Outstanding Jazz Dancer.

Roni is a multi-year recipient of fellowships from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Companies that have commissioned his work include GroundWorks Dance Theatre, Las Vegas Contemporary, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary, Giordano Dance Chicago, Spectrum Dance Theater, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and Dance Celebration: a co-presentation of Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents.

Koresh’s capacity for movement creation and ability to transform a dancer’s physique have made him a sought after teacher. He has been on faculty at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia since 1986. He has taught master classes and created choreography on students throughout the country and has participated in various festivals including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the Northwest National Dance Project. In 1993, he opened the Koresh School of Dance where he teaches classes and intensive workshops.

He formed Koresh Dance Company in 1991 which quickly established an international reputation for highly technical and emotionally charged work. Since forming the company, Roni has created a vast repertoire of over 40 works and continues to create two to three new works each year. The company tours extensively, both nationally and internationally, performing Roni’s work and the work of 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.

An avid collaborator, Roni is an integral member of the local arts community, often initiating interdisciplinary projects with other Philadelphia artists. As Roni creates and develops his work, he continues to be an artistic resource and leading force in the Philadelphia community.

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About The Company Renowned for their powerful stage presence and high-energy style, Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company has been hailed as a vital force to both national and international stages. The technically superb and emotionally compelling company of 10 dancers, led by Artistic Director Roni Koresh, is defined by their openhearted approach that permeates both on and off stage.

HIS TO RY In 1991, Artistic Director Roni Koresh founded Koresh Dance Company in Philadelphia. Over twenty years later, the company welcomes over 20,000 students a year of all ages and levels to the Koresh School of Dance, presents emerging artists in the bi-monthly Koresh Artist Showcases, provides specialized training and performance opportunities for the exceptional teenage dancers of the Koresh Youth Ensemble, brings free weekly dance classes to three underserved elementary schools in Philadelphia with Koresh Kids Dance, presents bi-annual home seasons as the in residence dance company of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre and as one of the United States most prolific touring companies has brought the Koresh brand of engaging performances and educational residencies to audiences in 38 states and 7 counties.

With a gift for movement creation, Artistic Director, Roni Koresh refuses to settle on a technique, instead defining Koresh Dance Company by the signature Koresh Style, an accumulation of many dance styles layered over the unquestionably strong technical training of the Koresh dancers, known for their ability to seamlessly shift from one movement style to another. Koresh’s influences include a base in Martha Graham’s technique as a former dancer of her Batsheva 2 Dance Company; the Luigi style of jazz, a focus while he danced for Shimon Braun’s acclaimed Waves Jazz Dance Company; a belief in a strong ballet core; a life of club dancing and hip hop; army precisions and a masculine approach that is seen in few other companies, all set off by his original roots in Israeli folk dance, an art form imbedded at an early age by his mother.

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Micah Geyer Photo by Frank Bicking

Koresh’s Israeli heritage continues to differentiate the Company, producing unique works that range from humorous and eloquent to passionate and explosive. The powerful stage presence and exceptional technique of the 10 member Koresh Dance Company also highlight the work of guest choreographers such as Donald Byrd (Spectrum Dance Theater), Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company), Robert Battle (Battleworks/Alvin Ailey), Itzik Galili (Galili Dance) and Paul Selwyn Norton.

Opened in 1993, the Koresh School of Dance serves as the company’s home and remains dedicated to its goal of being a dance training center for the Philadelphia community. In 2013 Koresh Dance Company reasserted its commitment to Philadelphia by beginning a capital campaign to secure the purchase of our new home in the heart of Center City. The studio has classes for both children and adults, whether they are beginners or professionals. Over 60 classes are offered a week in styles such as jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, contemporary and tap.

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Koresh Dance Company T h e K o r e s h Campaign for a Home In Movement: A N ew Era in our Permanent Home To enable future programmatic growth in a financially sustainable manner, we are acquiring a home, the former theatre-turned-gym at 2002 Rittenhouse Square. With an additional studio and a multi-media suite, we will offer more classes, host guest companies from around the world, and actively nurture the Philadelphia dance scene. Income from these expanded activities will allow us to invest in our talented dancers to continue offering them 28-32 week contracts and to grow that into competitive full-time salaries and benefits to the artists at the heart of our mission.

To return 2002 Rittenhouse to a purpose that echoes its history and enhances an already lively neighborhood, over the next year we are seeking $800,000 in support from community members: a $600,000 down payment, to keep our debt service manageable; and $200,000 for renovations as we begin our residency with a lease. Several spaces within the building can be named in perpetuity by donors who wish to leave a legacy.

As our very first capital campaign, this effort will also launch a more robust philanthropic program for Koresh, looking ahead to opportunities for donors to support new artistic and outreach initiatives, underwrite our home seasons and tours, and more.

A creative, dancing spirit is an essential piece of a strong, vibrant community, and Koresh is committed to nurturing that spirit as a permanent cultural presence in Philadelphia. From our new home, we will continue our tradition of innovation and excellence, and expand our reputation as an ambassador for cutting edge Philadelphia arts.

We invite you to invest in Koresh’s new home and be a part of the new era we are venturing into. You may make a pledge payable over a period of time.

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

Please contact Executive Director Alon Koresh at alon@koreshdance.org or 215.751.0959 for more information.

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Photo by Frank Bicking

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Koresh Dance Company

Jessica Daley Photo by Frank Bicking

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Tonight ’s Program Western Slang

K O R E S H YO U T H E N S E M B L E Melissa Rector, Artistic Director

C H O R EO G R A PH Y: Melissa Rector C O ST U M E D ES I G N: Melissa Rector M U S I C: Rene Aubry, Les Tambours du Bronx and Galactic DA N C E R S: Kate Axness, Sydney Donovan, Alyssa Markowitz, Khalid Mosley, Lauren O’Brien, Sarah Pitcherella, Kiara Prescott, Madison Schultheis, Sarah Shaulis, Tierney Sorensen

Through the Skin C H O R EO G R A PH Y: Ronen Koresh

C O ST U M E D ES I G N: Ronen Koresh, Derwin Cooper M U S I C: Terry Riley, Karl Mullen, Hugues Le Bars, Andres Linetezky/ Ernesto Romeo, Tony Murena, Greg Smith, Leo Abrahams, Le Trio Jourbran, Mozart, Amon Tobin, Michal Jacaszek 1 . F L ES H - Jessica Daley and Robert Tyler 2 . T H RO U G H T H E S K I N - Full Company 3 . B E L L R I N G O F LI FE - Full Company 4 . A M AG I C T H AT S PE L L S LOV E - Full Company 5 . C L A S H O F T H E H U M D R U M - Shannon Bramham, Jessica Daley, Melissa Rector 6 . S K I N A N D B O N ES - Joe Cotler, Micah Geyer, Krista Montrone, Asya Zlatina 7 . S I N A N D FO RG I V E M E - Micah Geyer, Melissa Rector 14

8 . F LO W E R S I N T H E R I V E R - Shannon Bramham, Jessica Daley, Krista Montrone, Kevan Sullivan, Robert Tyler, Asya Zlatina 9. O U R E Y ES M E T... A N D YO U W E R E G O N E - Fang-Ju Chou Gant, Joe Cotler 10. TA K E M Y P U L S E - Shannon Bramham, Joe Cotler 11. B A N G , B A N G , B A N G I N G - Jessica Daley and Asya Zlatina I N T E R M I S S I O N (15 minutes) 12 . W E T STO N ES FU L L O F LI G H T - Full Company 13 . A L A R M - Full Company 14. E A S E - Full Company 15 . J U M PI N G JAC KS - Full Company

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Robert Tyler Photo by Frank Bicking

The Company MELISSA RECTOR , Assistant Artistic Director and Dancer

After studying at the North Carolina School of the Arts and Point Park College, Melissa graduated from The University of the Arts in 1993. Following graduation, she obtained a scholarship to study at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet.

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 where she teaches her unique style that blends modern jazz and Luigi. Her work has been performed locally at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the Annenberg Center, Drexel University, the Grier School and Brandywine Ballet. She frequently travels around the country to perform, teach master classes and set choreography on students.

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. While in school, she had the opportunity to perform in works chosen to be part of the American College Dance Festival Association in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, her own choreography was selected to be shown at the American College Dance Festival Association Gala. She also had the chance to set her work on the South Dayton Dance Theatre in Dayton, OH. Shannon has taught at the Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance in Mechanicsville, VA, the Academy of Dance Arts in WinstonSalem, NC and currently teaches both adults and children at the Koresh School of Dance. Shannon 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.

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The Company 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, whether singing for her family or tap dancing across the kitchen floor. Jessica began her formal 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 then 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.

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, New Hampshire. After moving to Connecticut in 2000, she continued her training at D’valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre where she had the privilege of learning from ballet masters Franco Devita and Raymond Lukens. Upon graduating, Krista moved to New York City 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. In addition to working with the company, she currently teaches and sets choreography for multiple schools in Philadelphia. Krista joined Koresh Dance Company in 2011.

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KEVAN SULLIVAN , Dancer

Kevan grew up in Milford, Connecticut and started his dance training at the age of two. He studied at the Lee Lund Studio of Dance for fifteen years while also traveling to New York City to take class at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center and Dance New Amsterdam. In 2009, Kevan received the Director’s Talent Scholarship rewarding him with a full tuition scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. There he studied with artists such as Ronen Koresh, Kim Bears Bailey, Christine Cox, and Zane Booker. While in school Kevan was also selected to be a student at The School of Jacobs Pillow Contemporary Traditions Program in the summer of 2010. There he studied with acclaimed artists such as Milton Meyers, Carla Maxwell, Ronald K. Brown and Hofesh Shechter. Kevan has been in the Philadelphia dance scene since 2010 dancing for Alchemy Dance Company for three seasons as well as dancing for Tommie Waheed Evan’s “Waheed Works” in 2012 and 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. While at school, he studied and performed works by choreographers such as Brian Sanders, Ronen Koresh, Scott Jovovich, and Paul Sewlyn Norton. He also learned excerpts of works by William Forsythe under the direction of Douglas Becker and was selected to perform at the Joyce Theater to represent the University of the Arts. 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 United States in 1992. She trained throughout the DC/ Baltimore area and graduated in May 2008 from Goucher College with a BA in Psychology and Dance. While at Goucher, she had the privilege of working with talented coaches and notable guest artists including Ann Hutchinson Guest, Tiffany Mills, Michael Vernon and Nilas Martins.

Asya has performed at the Kennedy Center (ClancyWorks Dance Company) and the DiCapo in New York City (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.

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Kevan Sullivan Photo by Frank Bicking

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

NICK KENDALL , Composer

Nick studied at the Curtis Institute with the internationally renowned violinist Victor Danchenko. Nick is a founding member of Time for Three or Tf3, a musical trio that transcends traditional classification with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms. Tf3 has performed on many of the nation’s most impressive stages, including the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Joe’s Pub in New York . Tf3 has also performed their own original work with over 60 orchestras. The group recorded the soundtrack to the History Channel’s production, The Spanish-American War, and in January 2010, on the E1 Music (formerly Koch) label, they released Tf3’s third CD, 3 Fervent Travelers. Nick is also a member of both the East Coast Chamber Orchestra and the Dryden String Quartet.

KARL MULLEN , Composer

Born November 26, 1954, Karl Mullen is a self-taught painter. He grew up in Ireland under the Dublin mountains with five sisters and two brothers. He did lousy in school and left at an early age to do his own thing. He moved from Europe to the USA in 1976 but returns to Ireland as often as possible, to recharge his batteries and to get a good cup of tea. Karl has written and composed music for punk bands, poets, film, theatre and dance companies. He approaches sound-making in the same way as his visual art and creates ‘sound paintings.’

GREGORY JAMES SMITH , Composer

Greg studied music theory and composition at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he also discovered a passion for music production. A selftaught audio engineer, Greg ventured into the recording business after college.

Working as a studio owner/engineer, he was exposed to many artists and musical genres, which greatly influenced his own creative style. Presently, Greg runs a private studio and enjoys collaborating with other artists including Roni Koresh and composer, guitarist Damon Umholtz.

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Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER FOR A WORLD REKNOWNED DANCE COMPANY AND AN AMBASSADOR OF THE PHILADELPHIA ARTS COMMUNITY Join an amazing team of creative people and help us implement our exciting new plans for our 2014/2015 season! As a non-profit organization, Koresh Dance Company depends on the efforts of our local community to help with fundraising, planning and overall organizational support. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and sharpen your special skill-sets while working with a nationally acclaimed company. If you are interested in donating your time, energy and love for the arts, please contact us at 215.751.0959 for more details about the opportunities available.

Thank you for your support.

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Shannon Bramham Photo by Frank Bicking

Fang-Ju Chou Gant Photo by Frank Bicking

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Our Supporters & Sponsors These recent generous gifts have contributed to the capital campaign to secure the company’s new home as well as supported our annual activities as a leader in the Philadelphia dance community and cultural community overall. Thank you! $12 0,0 0 0 $500- $999 The William Penn Foundation David Alperin $10 0,0 0 0 + Julia L. Bringhurst Meegan Spector Rubin Eric and Madeline Farber $ 5 0,0 0 0 + Barbara Roche Hobyak The Dexter and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation Abby King $10,0 0 0 - $ 4 9, 9 9 9 Gary and Joanne Markman The H. Chase and Ana Maria Lenfest Foundation Mary Ellen Martin Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund Robert and Elizabeth Solms Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Lisa Washington $10 0 + PNC Foundation Abstract Company Tamaqua Foundation-Charles X Block $ 5 ,0 0 0 - $ 9, 9 9 9 David Albert Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Mark Azzaro Dance/USA Philadelphia Rita S. Axelrod, M.D Philadelphia Cultural Fund Frank and Lisa Bicking Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Timothy Carey Leslie Baker Boris Cheryl Carson David Cooper James Dilsheimer Niza Davidson Leslie Ferrelli Bill and Diana Duncan Sally Forester Toni Alperin Goldberg Avi Fox Ronen Koresh Ken Greenberg Steve Lazin Sondra Greenberg Alessandra Nicolas Sondra Jones Ed Rosenthal Lois Katzen Ellen Varenhorst Roderick MacNeil $1,0 0 0 - $ 4 , 9 9 9 Terrilyn McCormick Deutsche Bank Securities INC Stephen Mickelberg Enterprise Holdings Foundation Board Rebecca Montrone The Jerome Robbins Foundation Debbie Murphy UBS Frank and Nina Pagliaro Todd James and Barbara Albert Bruce and Barbara Pawel Brett Batoff Jane Pepper Linda Bodzy Deborah Cahill and Paul Rhodes Joseph and Bernice Koplin James Romesser Jane Morgan and James Marshall Leslie and Avery Rose Elizabeth Rey Megen Fania Samuels George Moore Louis E. Samuels Catherine M. Recker Alex Sevryukov Natalie Rounick Joseph Baker Sheehan Robert and Elizabeth Solms John M. Sherman William Vessal Peter Siskind Claire Welty Donald Slater Rita and Avaram Woidislawsky Dameron Stoddard 24

$10 0 + Carmen Sturm Martin and Kira Tuzman Marvin Verman Jacoba Johnson Zaring Rachel Zimmerman Benjamin Zuckerman $25 - 9 9 Valerie Armendariz Sheena and Sophia Bediako Leonard J. Bentley Judith Sachs and Anthony Bruno Jack R. Butler Margery Lee Chachkin Sarah Choi

Andrew George Darryl Hamlett Judith Hartl Helen Kahn Thaddeus J. Komacek Rita Ann Lamb Laura Lane Gigi Louise Lawrence Sarah Lazin Amanda Lenox Diego Luzuriaga Lynne and Bertram Strieb Deena S. Tobias Rita Weil Sean Wright

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, which in 2010 awarded Koresh a 36-month grant to support two home seasons annually and building local audiences. 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.

Melissa Rector Photo by Frank Bicking

Koresh Dance Company is a proud member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance www.philaculture.org

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Asya Zlatina Photo by Frank Bicking

Thank You! THE KORESH DANCE COMPANY WISHES TO EXTEND A HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT: David Alperin Chuck Block The Bicking Family Cheryl Carson Dance/USA Philadelphia Rick Dunlap Michelle Eisenberg Thomas Gant Sr. Thomas Gant Jr.

John Gross Rodney Landis Lori McCormack Sandy Mitchel Oscar Padilla Philadelphia Theatre Company Ed Rosenthal Shirley Trauger Lois Welk

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR TIME, COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO KORESH DANCE COMPANY.

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