SOUL STORIES
Mater Dei Dance Program Presents:
SPRING 2019, ISSUE 1
MONARCH
SPOTLIGHT
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Performing Arts With gratitude and admiration, we acknowledge
Mrs. Darlene Shiley & the shiley foundation For her continued support of the Arts at Mater Dei High School. Thank you for paving the way for young artists to shine. May our performances equally match your generosity.
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THIS ISSUE How to Order Tickets
Spring 2019
ONLINE: www.materdei.org/performingartstix
Letter from the Executive Director.............................. 2
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Patrons of the Arts....................................................... 3
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Letters from Our President & Principal........................ 5
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Upcoming Events......................................................... 6 Monarch Masterpiece: A Glimpse of Tomorrow.......... 7 Letter from the Director.............................................. 9 Soul Stories Program.................................................. 10 Program Spotlight...................................................... 15 Visual Arts Spotlight................................................... 17
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We have braved the polar vortex and Spring has sprung here at Mater Dei High School! Our winter season was full of accolades for each and every program within the performing arts, confirming the great force of the arts on this campus and beyond. Spring is a time of love and rebirth, and what better way to express these than in song and dance. In the spirit of love, the performing arts programs have devoted their time and talents to serve those in our community near and far. Our Dance Program will travel to Mexico to serve underprivileged youth during Gala de Danza, teaching dance and extending the Mater Dei virtues of compassion and service; the Music Academy Program was recently awarded on a national scale for its contributions to music education; the Theatre program and its Chuckles 4 Charity events has raised hundreds of dollars to support theatre education programs for the underserved; the Song Program provided pajamas, gifts, and love to Orange County Youth battling homelessness, broken homes, and illness; and the Choir Program continuously provides their gift of song to those in assisted living and hospitals as well as supporting various organizations through its philanthropic event, Coffeehouse. We are blessed indeed and so proud of the efforts our artists are making to create a kinder, more loving world each and every day. And so, we welcome you to the transformed Meruelo Athletic Center this evening to share the great work of the dance program. Each piece presents a different story - stories of struggle, stories of peace, stories of transformation. We hope these stories resonate with you as you experience them and as you leave this space and enter into your own story. Thank you again for being with us today and throughout the entire year - you fuel our creativity and passion.
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Mr. Scott Melvin, Executive Director, Performing Arts
Patrons of the Arts
Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen Asada Tacos &Beer Mark & Kimberle Banta David and Nicole Barry Joel Bartlett Dana Barton Kellie Bauer The Bechay Family Mary & Todd Beld Janet Bellamy Keri Bello Katherine Bermudez-Huie Dana & James Binford Lene Brooks Margaret Brown Scott Brown Jeffrey Bundy Gregory Carson The Carroll Family The Casey Family Cynthia E Cattern The Cefalu Family The Chamberlain Family Lisa Chorbagian The Ciachurski Family The Clark Family Clark Commercial Development Asunta Collazo Kayla Constandse Frank Conway Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne Gary Coronado Carol M Cox The Cullen Family The Curley Family The Dang Family Alison & JT Daniels The DeLong Family George Demos Pear Dsa The Duron Family The Eastman Family Jesse & Mike Ellison The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada James & Margaret Ettinger The Euro Family The Fancher Family Steve Farley Tony Ferrero Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife Erica & Jerry Fink Ted & Beckie Flati Bernadine Fraser Leigh Friedman Ken & Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Bob & Christina Gannon Yeni Gil GFS Marketing, Inc.
Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello Russell & Kim Godin The Goodkind Family Jacqueline Gray Caroline Greco Gustavo Guillen Tania Habeeb Amanda Hancock Dwight Hanson Greg & Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey Louie and Bita Hernandez Tracey Hessen Philip Hiestand The Hinz Family Timothy Hirota Hockenbury Family Aaron & Jane Hodgdon Debra Hoffmeyer David and Beth Hopkins Stephanie Hopkins Julie and Mark Hughes Mark and Joanne Hulme Ruben Ibarra Mr. and Mrs. Imhoff Melissa B. Jacobson Sylvia Jaques Lawrence Jean Joe Jimenez The Josten Family The Kalczynski Family The Kawabe Family The Keating Suh Family Robert Kessler Carmina Kissinger Tiffany Klarin Guy & Jennifer Klingler Maureen Kosinski The Kridle Family Ralph C. Kuhen Stephen D. Lamb Claudia Lapkin Elisabeth Leandro Rick Ledesma Stephan Lee Shelly L. Leeson The Lefebvre Family The Lilly Family Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey The Ludovico Family Michele MacAller Julie Maglione Jennifer Maguin Kara Marks Brian Marsh Juana Martinez Nicole Matar The Matlock Group Wendy Matthews Nicholas G. McCutcheon The McGee Family The McIntosh Family Dennis McKee Cary Lee McIerran Joy & Victor Mena
The Menzia Family Cindy Millsap Zarate Fiaz Mohammed Christine M. Monge Jim and Elizabeth Moos The Morales Family Mary Ellen & Matthew Moschetti Hitta Mosesman Jessica Moulton The Mulholland Family Grizelda Navarro Kathleen Nazionale Cate Neushauser Kimberly Neuhauser Mark Nialis Janine Nicoll Sarah Novak Roger and Michelle Nieves The O’Day Family The Osuna Family John Otters Sonia Parisi The Park Family Megan Parks Eric Patino Lourdes Perez Arnold and Teresa (Clare) Pinkston The Poliquin Family Manuel Porto Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli Ron Bruder & Kimberly Prado Peter Pulizzi Brittany Railey Mateo Ramirez Albert Rasch Rental Bootique Reunion Kitchen + Drink The Reyes-Franco Family Blake Ribisi The Riedl Family The Rimicci Family Teodora Rios Gabriel Rivas The Rubio Family Teri Rogers The Rojek Family Michael Rood Carie Ross Angelo J. Ruta Jose and Cynthia Salazar JA Salazar Construction and Supply Co. The Salcedo Family Geoffrey Sando Jeff and Christine Sarmiento Ed & Carine Savard Andy and Karen Schickling Judith Schuda The Schulist Family Linda Shoaff Bi Shen
The Shepherd Family Steve and Teri Schulist Leslie and David Seidner Cindie and Bert Selva Abbie and Sergio Serna The Shiley Foundation The Silva Family Tim Shaler Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd The Shepherd Family Larry Silva Maria Silva Kevin P. Simes Susan Skenderian Brian Smith Sydney Smith Martin Smith The Sparks Family Carmen Spencer Karen Stallings Ellen Stanley Lisa Stanton Michael and Julie Stewart The Strader Family The Sullivan Family Michael Sundine The Svendsen Family Maurissa Talarico Mark Teale Theresa Thompson Kyle Tine Tristan Tjan The Trotter Family Dung Truong Georgina and Anthony Ty Quang Uong David J. Ure Sheila Uribe Alex Valle The Van Dalsem Family James Van Eenenaam Stephen Vellanoweth Al and Yvonne Verkuylen The Villanueva Family Remedio Villasin Jaclynn Vines Gracia Vukcevich Tana Walsh Helen Warburton Ken and Deonna Watkins Patricia Weed Jennifer West Mary Wetherall The Whitley Family The Whittaker Family John Widera Thomas Williamson Susan Wojtaszek Francine Woods Todd Woody
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Mater Dei High School 2018 Performing Arts President’s Message
Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts,
Dear Friends Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to theof2018 Performing Arts Season Welcome the 2018 Arts Season Our school to theme thisPerforming year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively to inspire all offaculty, our students to Our school theme this year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Ourtogether MDHS administration, learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit strong in staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively together to inspire all of leadership our the discovery of their own very unique opportunities for their future growth and development students to learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit leadership the discovery of their veryIn unique opportunities for their future Glory asstrong a young man orinwoman of service to own others. the beautiful tradition of Honor, growth asof a young or woman of service with to others. the beautiful and Love,and wedevelopment encourage all you toman support our Monarchs greatIn pride and spirit while traditionour of Honor, Glory andthroughout Love, we encourage attending many activities the year.all of you to support our Monarchs with great pride and spirit while attending our many activities throughout the year.
We PerformingArts Arts Executive Director Melvin, Wethank thankand and salute salute Performing Executive Director Mr. Mr. ScottScott Melvin, as wellasaswell the as the Directors Band, Color ColorGuard, Guard,Dance, Dance, Song and Theatre programs. Directorsand andStaff Staffof of our our Band, Song and Theatre programs. A A sincere sincere you to the tremendous Monarch of parents, alumni, benefactors thank youthank to the tremendous Monarch Den ofDen parents, alumni, benefactors and and friends who friends who continuesupport to faithfully support thePerforming Mater Dei Performing Artsyear Programs continue to faithfully the Mater Dei Arts Programs in andyear year out. in and year out.
Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing Arts Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing students who represent our great school with with suchsuch Honor, Glory andand Love. WeWe hope and pray Arts students who represent our great school Honor, Glory Love. hope forand successful for all ourfor artists and that you achieve personal pray for performances successful performances all our artists and all that you allyour achieve your and group personal andgoals group goals in allcompetitions. of your scheduled competitions. performance inperformance all of your scheduled Our LadyQueen QueenofofPeace Peaceand and Victory: Victory: Pray Pray for Our Lady for Us! Us! Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy President, MDHS
President, MDHS
Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year with the theme of Sharing the Spirit. In what better
way can to wethe share the spirit of MDHS thanthe through Glory, the Performing Arts. Welcome 2018-2019 school year with themeHonor, of Sharing the Love Spirit.inIn what better way Ourwe students arespirit skilled and talented in all areas of the ArtsLove and in they love, joy andOur beauty can share the of MDHS than through Honor, Glory, thebring Performing Arts. throughare their performances to all withofwhom theyand come contact. students skilled and talented in those all areas the Arts theyinbring love, joy and beauty through their performances to all those with whom they come in contact. I congratulate and thank our Executive Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the
I Directors congratulate and thank ourfor Executive Director of commitment Performing Arts, Scott Melvin the of each program their outstanding and Mr. dedication to ourand student Directors of each program which for their outstanding commitment and to our of student artists. The opportunities, you provide, are instrumental in dedication the development students’ artists. The talents opportunities, provide, areall instrumental in the development of students’ skills and in thewhich Arts. you Thank you to parents who volunteer in support of these skills and talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts programs. outstanding Arts programs.
Asthe theyear yearunfolds, unfolds,we welook lookforward forward Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, As to to thethe Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform. Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform. Throughthese thesespirited spirited performances, frequently transform may sometimes Through performances, youyou frequently transform lives, lives, which which may sometimes be be tainted by sadness, beacons of hope look forward also welcoming alumni tainted by sadness, into into beacons of hope and and joy. joy. WeWe look forward also to to welcoming alumni back is is always aa great joyjoy to to see artists supporting backtotothese theseperformances; performances;it it always great seesosomany manyalumni alumni artists supporting these theseevents. events. To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.
To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.
Frances FrancesClare Clare Principal MDHS Principal MDHS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH MARCH 21
La Primavera
7:00PM CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
APRIL
MAY
APRIL 4, 5, 6, 7
May 3
Senior Musical: Guys & Dolls
Guitar California Concert
APRIL 13
May 11
7:00PM (2PM Sunday the 7th) SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL
Red Hot Jazz
6:00PM LEVECKE CENTER
6:00PM MARY’S GROTTO
Coffeehouse
6:00PM MARY’S GROTTO
APRIL 16, 17
Godspell
5:00PM ROAMING MD CAMPUS
APRIL 30
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to Mater Dei Dance Program’s Spring Dance Concert: SOUL STORIES. Tonight’s performance will highlight the many talents of the Dance Program students. For some, it will be their premiere experience performing in a front of an audience. For others, it will serve as an emotional culmination of nearly a year’s worth of rehearsals, rallies, competitions, off-campus performances, and the like. Students in Dance I will showcase their efforts in “Formation” and “Bruises.” They have grown tremendously over the course of the year, learning about the foundations of dance and the science behind it. Dance II will be seen performing both on stage & on screen as their Fall Semester “Dance for Camera” projects are featured. From their initial written & choreographic proposals, to the final cuts presented tonight, these students effectively collaborated in directing, choreographing, filming, and dancing in these impactful short films. Routines from Dance Team and All Male Hip Hop will highlight the numerous group and solo routines we have competed throughout our very fruitful competition season. We anticipate continuing this success at our final competition coming up on March 24th at CADTD State. Points at these competition are accrued, in part, by how effectively the routines utilize the entirety of a regulation-size basketball court. To maintain the integrity of these pieces, we have transformed the Meruelo Athletic Center tonight in order to showcase these routines in their original form. Special thanks to Greg Martin, Robert Conrad, and Jacob Nguyen for making our dancers shine under the Meruelo lights! Tonight’s program also features special guest performers from Endeavor School of the Arts, located in Costa Mesa, and Momentum Dance Center from Yorba Linda. We are thrilled to have them join us, sharing their passions and representing the next generation of dance artists throughout Orange County! From these special guest performers, to our elective students and seasoned Dance Team & All Male Hip Hop members, we truly hope you are able to connect with the Soul Stories presented here tonight. We welcome you to join us outside on Heisman Lane directly after the show for our post-performance reception, as we celebrate the efforts of our talented student-artists. Finally, tonight’s production could not have been made possible without support from the following people, whom I would like to personally thank: The Mater Dei Dance families for their continued enthusiasm, helpfulness, and love that has carried me through the year. Mr. Scott Melvin, for your consistent leadership and openness to bringing my visions to fruition. Mrs. Marisa Winch, for your tireless efforts in keeping the wheels of this operation turning (and always doing so with a grateful heart!) Ms. Paige Ortiz, Dance Assistant, for your brilliant choreography, presence, and for loving dance as much as I do. Mr. Mitch Villareal, All Male Hip Hop Coach, for continuously challenging the boys to be their best, and relentlessly mentoring them along the way. The Mater Dei administration, for their continued belief in this program and support of the transformational power of the arts. And to my family: Thank you for never questioning my passion and desire to design my dreams through dance. The confidence you instilled in me to follow my unique path is what I hope to pass along to my students, in whatever vocation they may choose. Finally, to my students: It has been an honor and a joy witnessing your growth both as artists and individuals over the past year. I love you all and want to thank you for trusting me on your dance journeys. As you prepare for tonight’s performance, remember: You are already enough. You have nothing to prove, and everything to share. Let your soul speak while you dance, and the rest will follow.
And with that, sit back, relax, and enjoy Mater Dei Dance Program’s Spring Dance Concert: SOUL STORIES. Sincerely in Mater Dei, Kristina Marquez, Director of Dance Programs
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MD PRESIDENT..............................................................................Mr. Patrick Murphy MD PRINCIPAL................................................................................ Ms. Frances Clare VP BUSINESS SERVICES....................................................................... Mr. Dave Taylor VP ADVANCEMENT..........................................................................Mrs. Erica Adams MD ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS..................................................... Mrs. Geri Campeau ‘87 Mr. Lee Gaeta Mrs. Audrey Ganey EXEC. DIRECTOR, PERFORMING ARTS...................................................Mr. Scott Melvin PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT............................. Mrs. Marisa Winch ‘96
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SOUL STORIES
2019
NO EXCUSES
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “No Excuses” by Meghan Trainor Dance Team Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Allison Brown, Katie Campos, Ava Christiansen, Payton Curley, Francesca Darmiento, Sophia Fawaz, Aurora Ferrell, Kelton Gregor, Giuliana Haug, Fiona Hernandez, Alizea Hinz, Daniella Jones, Olivia Langford, Heidy Li, Angelina Lyon, Kyla Martinez, Ava McConnell, Faith McGrath, Katie Murillo, Brynn Robinson, Aycia Sada, Talia Solis, Katelyn Such, Sophia Tazerouni, Alexis Villanueva, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay *Special Guests: Momentum Dance Center*
BE MINE
Choreography: Amber Case Dancers: Emma Kim, Mia Dyreyes, Celina Liu, Allison Ho, Charis Park, Ana Sofia Gomez Garza
FORMATION
Choreography: Natalie Mendez Music: “Formation” by Beyonce, R-TRAX Remix Dance I Dancers: Kathleen Brown, Lauren Haney, Lauren Heald, Sunny Lin, Rory Pagel, Rachael Ranney, Morgan Straszewski
RE:FAIL
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “RE:fail” by AGF Dance Team Freshmen Soloist Dancer: Emma Zebrowski
DANCE FOR CAMERA PROJECT PRESENTATION: “SUNFLOWER” Music: “Sunflower” by Shannon Purser
Dance II Directed, Choreographed, & Danced by: Samantha Gonzalez, Lauren Martin, & Annie Vu
READY OR NOT
Choreography: Sydney Smith Music: “Ready or Not” by The Fugees, “You Already Know” by Fergie, “Big Bank” by YG, “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child Dance Team Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Katie Campos, Ava Christiansen, Payton Curley, Francesca Darmiento, Alizea Hinz, Giuliana Haug, Fiona Hernandez, Olivia Langford, Heidy Li, Kyla Martinez, Ava McConnell, Faith McGrath, Brynn Robinson, Aycia Sada, Maddy Santley, Katelyn Such 10
MY LOVE
Choreography: Sal Gomez Music:”My Love” by Justin Timberlake All Male Hip Hop Senior Soloist Dancer: Sal Gomez
IT’S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “It’s All Coming Back to me Now” by Celine Dion
Dance Team Dancers: Allison Brown, Sophia Fawaz, Aurora Ferrell, Kelton Gregor, Daniella Jones, Angelina Lyon, Talia Solis, Sophia Tazerouni, Alexis Villanueva, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay *Special Guests: Endeavor School of the Arts*
TEARS OF AN ANGEL
Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “Tears of an Angel” by Ryan Dan Dancers: Sadie Atkins, Isabella Castillo, Charlie Geary, Alexis Holowaty, Gwen Juberg, Sienna Moatazedi, Hailey Peykoff, Bella Polen, Amelia Viers, Olivia Winberry
FALL FOR YOU
Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “Fall For You” Lellah James Dance Team Freshmen Soloist Dancer: Katie Murillo
WE COULD FLY
Choreography: Mitch Villareal Music: “Filthy” by Justin Timberlake, “No Brainer” by Justin Bieber, “We Could Fly” by Sam Sparro All Male Hip Hop Dancers: Dante Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Jeremy De La Torre, Irvin Elizalde, Sal Gomez, Michael Lee, Will Ludovico, Louis Salcedo, Julian Vasquez
CLOSURE
Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “Closure” Hayley Warner Dance Team Sophomore Soloist Dancer: Allison Brown
WONDERFUL WORLD
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “What a Wonderful World” by Sharon Van Ettan & Juggernaut Kid Dance Team Dancers: Sophia Fawaz, Aurora Ferrell, Kelton Gregor, Daniella Jones, Angelina Lyon, Katie Murillo, Talia Solis, Sophia Tazerouni, Alexis Villanueva, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay
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CO-ED HIP HOP
Choreography: London Outlaw Music: “Dance With Me” by 112, “Throw a Fit” by Tinashe, “Damaged” by Danity Kane, “Tempo” by Chris Brown, “Level Up Remix” by Ciara Dance Team & All Male Hip Hop Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Dante Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Irvin Elizalde, Olivia Langford, Heidy Li, Will Ludovico, Aycia Sada, Maddy Santley, Katelyn Such
AMERICAN WOMAN
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “American Woman” by Kelly Clarkson Dance Team Dancers: Allison Brown, Daniella Jones, Angelina Lyon, Katie Murillo, Talia Solis, Alexis Villanueva, Maddie Zolnay *Special Guests: Momentum Dance Center*
MOMENTS NEVER KNOWN
Choreography: Amber Case Dancers: Mandy Boaz, Natalie Horng, Emma Ramos, Kaytlin Stinnet
DANCE FOR CAMERA PROJECT PRESENTATION: “FINDING HOME” Music: “Hold On” by Chord Overstreet
Dance II Directed, Choreographed, & Danced by: Emily Matthews, Vannessa Maldonado, Elle Piercey
I COULD SAY
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “When the Party’s Over” by Billie Eilish Dance Team Junior Soloist Dancer: Talia Solis
BOSS BABES
Choreography: Essence Jasperse Music: “Power” by Little Mix, “Boss” by Fifth Harmony Dance II Dancers: Lili Barcelo, Victoria Franco, Samantha Gonzalez, Coco Griffin, Vannessa Maldonado, Lauren Martin, Emily Matthews, Yosely Ocampo, Elle Piercey, Kaitlyn Tong, Katie Vaca, Anne Vu
BREATHE
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “Breathe” by Fleurie Dance Team Senior Soloist Dancer: Maddie Zolnay *Special Guests: Endeavor School of the Arts*
MISSING YOU
Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “Missing You” by Blake McGrath Dancers: Ava Barton, Ariel Damush, Bella Fawaz, Rylee Lyng, Ava White 12
The following two pieces will be presented at the prestigious Gala De Danza, held at the Viceroy Los Cabos, Mexico April 4-6, 2019. The Dance Program would like to honor and thank Christina Lyon for this generous arrangement.
BAMBOLEO
Choreography: Alex Laya Music: “Bamboleo” by Gipsy Kings Dance Team & All Male Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Dante Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Ava Christiansen, Payton Curley, Francesca Darmiento, Irvin Elizalde, Sophia Fawaz, Sal Gomez, Kelton Gregor, Fiona Hernandez, Daniella Jones, Olivia Langford, Heidy Li, Will Ludovico, Michael Lee, Angelina Lyon, Kyla Martinez, Ava McConnell, Katie Murillo, Aycia Sada, Louis Salcedo, Talia Solis, Katelyn Such, Sophia Tazerouni, Julian Vazquez, Alexis Villanueva, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay
DINERO
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “Dinero” by JLo, feat. DJ Khaled & Cardi B Dance Team Dancers: Allison Brown, Sophia Fawaz, Aurora Ferrell, Kelton Gregor, Daniella Jones, Angelina Lyon, Katie Murillo, Talia Solis, Sophia Tazerouni, Alexis Villanueva, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay
BRUISES
Choreography: Kristina Marquez Music: “Bruises” by Lewis Capaldi Dance I Dancers: Sophie Bartlett, Ava Biasci, Ashlyn Davini, Reese Davey, Mia Fiss, Irina Liu, Amy Nguyen, Amy Ramirez, Summer Rieden, Kayden Roberts, Kelley Rood, Kaelyn Scheaffer, Melody Yi
KING OF OUTER SPACE Choreography: Nathan Trasoras Music: Various All Male Hip Hop Junior Soloist Dancer: Dante Casarin
THE MOMENT I SAID IT
Choreography: Paige Ortiz Music: “The Moment I Said It” by Imogean Heap Dance Team Dancers: Allison Brown, Katie Murillo, Talia Solis, Emma Zebrowski, Maddie Zolnay
LOVE
Choreography: Mitch Villareal, Dante Casarin, & Sal Gomez Music: “i,” “Kings Dead,” “Alright,” “Levitate,” “LOVE” by Kendrick Lamar All Male Hip Hop Dancers: Dante Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Jeremy De La Torre, Irvin Elizalde, Sal Gomez, Michael Lee, Will Ludovico, Jonathan Phu, Louis Salcedo, Julian Vazquez
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SOUL STORIES CAST Director: Kristina Marquez
Dance Assistant: Paige Ortiz All Male Hip Hop Coach: Mitch Villareal
DANCE I
DANCE TEAM
DANCE II Teacher’s Assistant: Cristina Gomez Liliana Barcelo Victoria Franco Samantha Gonzalez London Griffin Vannessa Maldonado Lauren Martin Emily Matthews Yosely Ocampo Elle Piercey Jaline Romero Kaitlyn Tong Katherine Vaca Anne Vu
ALL MALE HIP HOP Dante Casarin+ Anthonie Chavez* Jeremy De La Torre Irvin Elizalde Salvador Gomez* Michael Lee William Ludovico Jonathan Phu Louis Salcedo Julian Vazquez
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* Indicates Captain + Indicates Lieutenant
Photography credit: Rachel Neville Photography
Lindsay Aquino Allison Brown Katie Campos Ava Christiansen Payton Curley Francesca Darmiento Giuliana Haug Fiona Hernandez Alizea Hinz Sophia Fawaz Aurora Ferrell Kelton Gregor Daniella Jones* Olivia Langford Heidy Li Angelina Lyon Kyla Martinez Ava McConnell Faith McGrath Katie Murillo Brynn Robinson Aycia Sada Madison Santley Talia Solis Katelyn Such* Sophia Tazerouni Alexis Villanueva Emma Zebrowski Madeline Zolnay
Teacher’s Assistant: Natalie Mendez Sophie Bartlett Ava Biacsi Kathleen Brown Reese Davey Ashlyn Davini Mia Fiss Lauren Haney Lauren Heald Sunny Lin Irina Liu Amy Nguyen Rory Pagel Amy Ramirez Rachael Ranney Summer Rieden Kayden Roberts Kelley Rood Kaelyn Scheaffer Morgan Straszewski Melody Yi
DANCE PROGRAM PROGRAM
SPOTLIGHT
In April 2019, our Mater Dei Dance Program will make history.
“I’m really looking forward to this amazing opportunity
“It is a great honor that our Dance Team has been awarded
(especially in my senior year), helping complete Gala de
the invaluable opportunity as the first high school dance
Danza’s philanthropic mission to inspire the next generation
program to partake in the prestigious Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico” notes Mater Dei Director of Dance Kristina Marquez. “Not only will our students be able to extend the Mater Dei virtues of compassion and service through their philanthropic efforts, but they will do so utilizing their
of dancers. I can’t wait to perform with my All Male Hip Hop teammates and create lifelong memories dancing abroad.” – Anthonie Chavez, All Male Hip Hop Captain, Class of 2019 The Dance Programs offers elective courses for all levels of dancers, as well as the Nationally-ranked Dance Team and All Male Hip Hop Teams, under the direction of Ms. Kristina
God-given gifts and talents, which makes this opportunity
Marquez. For students interested in dancing, please contact
exceptionally unique.”
the Performing Arts department, or follow the teams on social media, using handle @mdhsdance.
Through the generous arrangement of Mater Dei Dance parent and Artistic Director/Founder Christina Lyon, Mater Dei students will work directly with underprivileged youth in the Los Cabos community, teaching various dance techniques to the students at Danza Que da Esperanza, a local dance studio. They will also have the opportunity to learn from worldclass professional dancers, collaborate with students from the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at USC, and showcase their own talents during the opening sequence of the Gala, held at the beautiful Viceroy Hotel Los Cabos. Our students will be exposed to rich collaborative affairs which transcend languages, movement styles, and cross-cultural backgrounds.
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The Cefalus proudly serve only the freshest seafood (selected daily), an array of pastas with mouthwatering sauces, as well as signature eggplant dishes and a famous calamari fritti. This bustling favorite with locals is sure to please. Reservations are recommended for parties of four or more.
After culinary school in Italy, the Cefalu brothers worked in the restaurant industry for years, Pietro as Head Chef of some of the finest restaurants in Italy. In the early 1980's the brothers brought their authentic Italian cuisine to America, Giuseppe working on the West Coast, until finally opening Mangia Mangia in 1987. You could easily drown yourself in Marinara at Mangia Mangia, but keep an eye on the beloved restaurant's daily specials and you'll find all manner of Sicilian favorites. Look for the bucatini with roasted cauliflower, pine nuts and raisins that hews as closely to North Africa as it does to the Italian coast. Or opt for the swordfish with grilled eggplant that's dressed with bright, acidic citrus. When you walk in, the smell of garlic makes your mouth water. One of the two Sicilian brothers greets you at the door. The place is a typical mom and pop restaurant, nothing too flashy other than the flat screen playing tour videos of Italy.
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VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT AT MATER DEI
VISUAL
ARTS
SPOTLIGHT
FEATURED ARTWORK FROM AP STUDIO ART: 2D Featured Student: David Linkletter (senior) Kyle Roberts, Teacher
Kyle Roberts, Department Chair
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