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DANCE CENTER SHOWCASE 2026

June 5-7, 2026

Program Black Friday June 5, 7:30pm and Sunday June 7, 1:00pm

Falling Down Stairs (Bourrée Section) Choreography: Mark Morris Adapted choreography: Uta Takemura and the ensemble Rehearsal Assistant and Swing: Amy Bauman Music: J.S. Bach - Suite No. 3 for Unaccompanied Cello (Bourrée I and II) Performed by Colin Guan Al Turner II, Carol Enseki, Harold Clinton, Helen Weisman, Indra Nunez, Irene Benson, JS Tan, Liz Levy, Lucy Miller, Manny Torrijos, Marie Tobias, Patricia Beilman, with Ariel Reich, Jackie Bernard, Janet Weeks, Judy Dean, Loretta Thomas

Volition Choreography: Billy Smith Music: Original Score, Written & Performed by Tracy Yang Annabel Rayner, Arlo Zolov, Ash Kerr, Isla Caruso, Jane Harris, Laliv Ben-Eli, Lily Maurer, Maxine Uretsky, Noa Salas Adam, Paige Johnson, Phoebe Stearns, Prudence Rusch, Sam Burley

I Don’t Make the Rules, I Just Break Them Choreography: Abby Dias Music: Original Score, Written & Performed by Howard Britz Anika Dubbin-Davidson, Benedetta Pringle, Crow Estabrook, Elia Toure, Ellie Danzinger, Elouise Kaiser-Cabaco, Greta May Kuehl, Katherine Turnure, Nora Rozan, Octavia Queenan, Olivia Lam, Ro Winter, Ruby Neal, Samuel Oberlender, Twyla Okadigwe, Vanessa Titus, Ysabel VanBeekom

Med(ley)ling Roots Choreography: Véronëque Ignace Music: Kriyol Dance! Collective Drum Ensemble Performed by Gregory Fanor, Piterson Georges, Jean E. Montina, and Wilgainson Toussaint Ash Kerr, Amelie Borges, Annabel Rayner, Arlo Zolov, August Kaiser, Chloe Robohm, Cosima Croquet, Eloise Lipp, Ginger Aitcheson, Isla Caruso, Jae Hyun Reiss, Jane Harris, Jessamyn Maneri, Laliv Ben-Eli, Lily Maurer, Maisie Sexton, Maxine Uretsky, Nina Lewin, Noa Salas Adam, Paige Johnson, Phoebe Stearns, Prudence Rusch, Raya Dougherty, Sam Burley, Simone Parra

Below Blue Choreography: Aria Roach Music: Andrew Bird – “Ethio Invention no. 1” Alexis Alamo, Amalia Hanna, Anju Valladares, Avery Buford, Chizara Anosike, Dior Garba, Emmeline Chinn, Esta Schmidt, Eva Tuneva Pezua, Josephine Ulmann-Dorf, Liam McMellon, Liani Vega, Luna Snyder, Matilda Murdoch, Nola Nichols, Sofia Syauta, Sylvie Sobo, Tatiana Goldstein, Violette Averman

Sensationally Suave Choreography: Savion Trice Music: Chris Brown ft. Davido and Lojay – “Sensational” Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beats –“I Can Transform Ya” Nichelle Gordon, Shirely Hipo, Ofure Vincent, Savion Trice, Sariya White

Northwest Choreography: Mark Morris Music: John Luther Adams – Excerpts of “Five Yup’ik Dances” (Shaman’s Moon Song, Juggling Song, It Circles Me) Performed on piano by Colin Fowler Alexis Alamo, Amalia Hanna, Anju Valladares, Avery Buford, Chizara Anosike, Dior Garba, Emmeline Chinn, Esta Schmidt, Eva Tuneva Pezua, Josephine Ulmann-Dorf, Liam McMellon, Liani Vega, Luna Snyder, Matilda Murdoch, Nola Nichols, Sofia Syauta, Sylvie Sobo, Tatiana Goldstein, Violette Averman

Numerator (Excerpts: Gending and Bowl Bells) Choreography: Mark Morris Music: Lou Harrison – Varied Trio for violin, piano and percussion Performed on piano by Colin Fowler Amelie Borges, Annabel Rayner, Arlo Zolov, Ash Kerr, August Kaiser, Chloe Robohm, Eloise Lipp, Ginger Aitcheson, Isla Caruso, Jae Hyun Reiss, Jane Harris, Jessamyn Maneri, Laliv Ben-Eli, Nina Lewin, Paige Johnson, Phoebe Stearns, Prudence Rusch, Raya Dougherty

Program Red Saturday June 6, 2:00pm and Sunday June 7, 4:00pm

Knots and Threads Choreography: Pamela Quinn Rehearsal Assistant: Jackie Bernard Music: Kronos Quartet – "Tabú" & "El Sinaloense" Al Turner II, Carol Enseki, Indra Nunez, JS Tan, Manny Torrijos, Pamela Quinn, Patricia Beilman, Susan March, Vicki Bogard, with Jackie Bernard, Judy Dean, Rachel Anne Abrams, Selinda Qiu Knots and Threads is a tribute to the connections that Parkinson's forges: deep bonds that protect and sustain us, but at times also constrain us.

How can we draw closer to one another while holding on to who we are?

—Pamela Quinn

Knots and Threads was commissioned for the Opening Ceremony of the 7th World Parkinson Congress, held in Phoenix, Arizona, May 24–27, 2026.

Volition Choreography: Billy Smith Music: Original Score, Written & Performed by Tracy Yang Amelie Borges, August Kaiser, Chloe Robohm, Cosima Croquet, Eloise Lipp, Ginger Aitcheson, Jae Hyun Reiss, Jessamyn Maneri, Maisie Sexton, Nina Lewin, Sam Burley, Simone Parra, Raya Dougherty

Tidal Shift Choreography: Julia Ramirez Music: Original Score, Written & Performed by Yukiko Konishi Benji Goldberg, Bernice Hittinger, Charlotte Rayner, Elsie Eleazer, Iris Essling, Jacqueline Rabinovich, Margot Heide, Maya Feldman, Micaela Robles-Molina, Naomi Cecil, Pia Jolly-Dubreuil, Pia Ward Hernandez, Vivian Cohen, Vivian Sobo, Zola King

Med(ley)ling Roots Choreography: Véronëque Ignace Music: Kriyol Dance! Collective Drum Ensemble Performed by Gregory Fanor, Piterson Georges, Jean E. Montina, and Wilgainson Toussaint Ash Kerr, Amelie Borges, Annabel Rayner, Arlo Zolov, August Kaiser, Chloe Robohm, Cosima Croquet, Eloise Lipp, Ginger Aitcheson, Isla Caruso, Jae Hyun Reiss, Jane Harris, Jessamyn Maneri, Laliv Ben-Eli, Lily Maurer, Maisie Sexton, Maxine Uretsky, Nina Lewin, Noa Salas Adam, Paige Johnson, Phoebe Stearns, Prudence Rusch, Raya Dougherty, Sam Burley, Simone Parra

Below Blue Choreography: Aria Roach Music: Andrew Bird – “Ethio Invention no. 1" Alexis Alamo, Amalia Hanna, Anju Valladares, Avery Buford, Chizara Anosike, Dior Garba, Emmeline Chinn, Esta Schmidt, Eva Tuneva Pezua, Josephine Ulmann-Dorf, Liam McMellon, Liani Vega, Luna Snyder, Matilda Murdoch, Nola Nichols, Sofia Syauta, Sylvie Sobo, Tatiana Goldstein, Violette Averman

Sensationally Suave Choreography: Savion Trice Music: Chris Brown ft. Davido and Lojay – “Sensational” Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beats – “I Can Transform Ya” Nichelle Gordon, Shirley Hipo, Ofure Vincent, Savion Trice, Sariya White

Northwest Choreography: Mark Morris Music: John Luther Adams – Excerpts of “Five Yup’ik Dances” (Shaman’s Moon Song, Juggling Song, It Circles Me) Performed on piano by Colin Fowler Alexis Alamo, Amalia Hanna, Anju Valladares, Avery Buford, Chizara Anosike, Dior Garba, Emmeline Chinn, Esta Schmidt, Eva Tuneva Pezua, Josephine Ulmann-Dorf, Liam McMellon, Liani Vega, Luna Snyder, Matilda Murdoch, Nola Nichols, Sofia Syauta, Sylvie Sobo, Tatiana Goldstein, Violette Averman

Numerator (Excerpts: Gending and Bowl Bells) Choreography: Mark Morris Music: Lou Harrison – Varied Trio for violin, piano and percussion Performed on piano by Colin Fowler Amelie Borges, Annabel Rayner, Arlo Zolov, Ash Kerr, August Kaiser, Cosima Croquet, Eloise Lipp, Ginger Aitcheson, Jessamyn Maneri, Laliv Ben-Eli, Lily Maurer, Maisie Sexton, Maxine Uretsky, Noa Salas Adam, Paige Johnson, Phoebe Stearns, Prudence Rusch, Sam Burley, Simone Parra

THANK YOU FOR COMING TO THE 2026 DANCE CENTER SHOWCASE!

Congratulations to our 2026 graduating seniors: Amelie Borges Arlo Zolov Ash Kerr August Kaiser Eloise Lipp Jessamyn Maneri Laliv Ben-Eli Paige Johnson Phoebe Stearns Prudence Rusch Shirley Hipo

We are so proud of you, and will be cheering you on during all of the chapters to come! Please know that the Dance Center will forever be your dance home.

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June 16: Registration opens for the 2026-27 Academic Year June 29-August 14: Summer Camps (ages 6-12) July 20-24: Intermediate/Advanced Teen Intensive September 9: Junior Company I and II Mock Auditions September 10: Student Company I & II Auditions September 14: 1st day of Fall Classes

Mark Morris Dance Group Staff Mark Morris – Artistic Director Nancy Umanoff – Executive Director Education & Community Engagement Staff Bianca Golden - Director of Education Calvin A. Rollins II - Community Engagement Programs Manager Lily Khan - School Manager Carol Alvarez - School Administrator Billy Smith - Student Company Rehearsal Director Paula Sim Sventy – Adult Programs Manager Dance for PD® Staff David Leventhal – Director Maria Portman Kelly – Programs & Engagement Manager Randy Miles – Programs Coordinator Amy Bauman – Programs Assistant Abigail Stobin – Program Intern

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