2024 "A Star is Born" Recital Program

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the months of hard work that your dancers have put into today’s performance! They have worked incredibly hard, and we as a faculty and staff are enormously proud of each one of them. Dance is not easy. It takes thought, control, intense repetition, focus, artistry, and lots of time. Our SDA dancers have pushed hard throughout the year to prepare for this moment on stage. We are confident that you will be able to see each one’s growth as both a dancer and a performer.

Shreveport Dance Academy is focused on serving both dancers and their families. We are committed to nurturing dancers of all ages and experience levels. We are honored that you have trusted us with your dancer’s education. Our teachers and dance programs are designed to bring out the best in each dancer, and we strive to challenge and encourage dancers at every turn. It is our mission to help your dancer achieve their dance goals.

While our weekly technique classes will take a break for the summer, we still have many exciting dance opportunities happening at the studio over the next 11 weeks! We have various summer dance programs for dancers of all ages. Be sure to check out our fun summer line up at the back of the program, or online at shreveportdanceacademy.com

So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

Keeley Pratt Owner Shreveport Dance Academy

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Elsie Jane Adams

Do you have a nickname?

Els/E/EJ

How many years have you been dancing? How many years have you danced at SDA? 15 total, 10 years at SDA

What is your favorite non-dance activity? hanging out with friends and yoga

What are your plans after graduation? ole miss for a biology degree on the pre-med track

What is your favorite style of dance? Why? contemporary because it’s very emotional

What is your fondest dance memory? trying a chick-fil-a brownie at competition and hitting my head

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of? being nominated for Virginia K. Shehee’s Most Influential Young Woman award

What are you looking forward to? trying new things, meeting new people, and ole miss game days! hotty. toddy!!

What do you think you will miss? seeing my best friends at school every day

What advice do you have for younger dancers? do what you love and only that

What is your favorite snack? white cheddar simply cheeto puffs

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Sydnee Davis

Do you have a nickname? Syd :)

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA? I have been dancing for 12 years and all 12 have been at SDA

What is your favorite non-dance activity? I say either drawing and photography

What are your plans after graduation?

Going to LSU and studying Cognitive Psychology on the pre-med track.

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

My favorite dance style is tap because i find it very fun and challenging. It’s the style of dance that I feel the most free, and it makes me happier than anything.

What is your fondest dance memory?

I think my fondest dance memory would be dancing in New York on Broadway or just going to competitions every year and being with my closest friends.

What are you looking forward to?

Starting college and hopefully find more things I like to do and making new friends.

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

Enjoy every moment because it doesn’t last forever and ends sooner than you think.

What is your favorite snack?

My favorite snack is definitely Hot Cheeto Popcorn.

Jica SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Victoria

Do you have a nickname? “Jica”

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA? I’ve been dancing for 15 years. All 15 at SDA!

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

My favorite non-dance activity is just hanging out with friends.

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan on going to Louisiana Tech and majoring in Psychology

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

My favorite style of dance is jazz. I feel like it matches my personality the best and I am able to just let go and not hold back.

What is your fondest dance memory?

My fondest dance memory is dancing on Broadway in New York with all of my friends.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

An accomplishment that i’m proud of is just continuing to dance all these years and not giving up.

What do you think you will miss?

I will definitely miss just going to dance class everyday and having a routine

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

Don’t give up just because it gets hard. In the end it will all be worth it :)

What is your favorite snack?

Goldfish

Kenyan SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Jordan

Do you have a nickname? Jojo/jo

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA? Dancing for 15 years, 6 years at SDA

What is your favorite non-dance activity? Yoga

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to go to LaTech and major in psychology

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

My favorite style is contemporary because it allows me to express myself without the pressure to be perfect

What is your fondest dance memory? Every competition weekend!

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Being a principal dancer with the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet for 2 years

What are you looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to living in Ruston and living with my best friend!

What do you think you will miss?

Having the most amazing teachers pushing me to be my best!

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

Just let go and dance! Dancing is 1000% more fun if you just stop worrying and go for it!

Bryanna Lacey SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Do you have a nickname?

Yes! Bry, Bry Bry, and my family nickname is GiGi :)

How many years have you been dancing? How many years have you danced at SDA? I’ve been dancing for 11 years all at SDA!

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

It would be a toss up between singing/acting, reading, or watching movies.

What are your plans after graduation?

I will be attending Howard University, and I plan on majoring in Political Science and possibly Economics or Philosophy on the Pre-Law track with a Dance/Theatre minor!

What is your fondest dance memory?

I think my fondest dance memory would be all of my competition trips from freshman and sophomore year or performing as Clara in The Nutcracker.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Getting through highschool is honestly my proudest accomplishment. Very few teenagers make it this far, and despite all of the ups and downs that I’ve experienced in the past four years, I’m so glad I never gave up on myself in all aspects of my life.

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

If you’re thinking about doing something or trying a new thing, just go for it. I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I’m capable of just by challenging myself to try new things and take opportunities when they’re given to me.

What is your favorite snack?

My favorite snack is mac & cheese :D

SPOTLIGHT

Addison Pratt SENIOR

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA? I have been dancing for 15 years, all at SDA.

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

When I’m not at dance or school, I’m probably hanging out with friends or playing with my dog, Tapper.

What are your plans after graduation?

I will attend TCU and major in biochemistry.

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

I don’t think I can call just one style of dance my favorite. Each style gives me opportunities to improve in different ways, and it makes me proud to be a well-rounded dancer.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I’m proud to be a two-time UDA All American as well as an ADTS All American.

What are you looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to being on my own and getting to try new things in college, but I’m just as much looking forward to coming back and seeing what these girls have accomplished.

What do you think you will miss?

By far, I think I’ll miss dancing with my sisters the most. When I say sisters, I mean all of the wonderful girls I have gotten to dance with over the years.

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

The best advice I can give younger dancers is to remember why you are a dancer. If you truly love to dance, don’t let anything stop you from doing it.

What is your favorite snack?

Chobani flips :)

Pryor SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Juanita

Do you have a nickname?

Some of my friends call me Juani or Juanini, but most people just call me Juanita.

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA?

I started dancing at SDA a little over two years ago, but I have been dancing for over 16 years.

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

My favorite physical activities outside of dance are cheerleading, golf, and running. I grew up playing piano, and I love to sing. I am also an avid reader and Harry Potter fan.

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation, I plan on applying to college to receive my bachelor’s degree in humanities and/or social sciences.

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

My favorite thing about dance is the relationship between the music and the choreography, regardless of style.

What is your fondest dance memory?

My fondest dance memory is from YAGP Finals in 2019, after my teammates and I competed our contemporary ensemble. In that moment, the blood, sweat, tears, and countless hours at the studio were worth it.

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

My advice for younger dancers would be to make the most of the time you spend at dance. It’s not enough to just go through the motions. Give every step in every exercise 100% effort. Watch yourself in the mirror (not too much), watch other dancers, and find corrections to apply to your dancing.

What is your favorite snack?

Some of my favorite snacks are popcorn, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, and sour candy.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Lavender Stripling

Do you have a nickname?

Lav

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA?

I have been dancing for a total of 9 years, 2 of which have been with SDA!

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

I like to paint and hang out with friends!

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation, I plan on attending Centenary College of Louisiana and pursuing a degree in biology!

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

My favorite style of dance is ballet! I took several ballet classes in the beginning of my dance career, but I began to fall in love with it in 2021, when I first joined the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.

What is your fondest dance memory?

One of my fondest memories happened a few years back, when I was dancing competitively. I had just competed my first solo, and ended up winning first overall. It was an amazing experience, and it fueled me to continue to push myself to be the best I can be.

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

My advice for younger dancers is that anything can happen if you put the work in. If you have a goal or an aspiration, learn the ways you can work towards it! Do not be afraid to ask questions or get help! All of the SDA staff is so supportive, and they are also very willing to give you the right tools to achieve your goal!

What is your favorite snack?

My favorite snack is fruit! Pineapple and Strawberries are my go-to!

Billie Youngblood

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

How many years have you been dancing?

How many years have you danced at SDA? 10 years, 2 years at SDA

What is your favorite non-dance activity?

Going to church and reading

What are your plans after graduation?

Go to Louisiana Tech and major in Elementary Education

What is your favorite style of dance? Why?

Ballet, because there is right and wrong and the teacher can tell you how to fix it

What is your fondest dance memory?

How happy, but tired, everyone would be after a competition and all the inside jokes that would follow

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Stepping out of my comfort zone and being in SMB for a year

What are you looking forward to?

Looking forward to meeting new people and trying new things

What do you think you will miss?

My mom

What advice do you have for younger dancers?

It’s okay to be/look different than other dancers; just try your hardest and be proud of yourself for even the little accomplishments.

What is your favorite snack?

Cheez-its

SDA FACULTY

Keeley Pratt

Keeley is the proud owner of Shreveport Dance Academy. She has been teaching tap, jazz, and ballet for 20+ years! This year she worked with all Progressions and Elite Level tap classes, Progressions younger ballet classes, and Team SDA.

When speaking about the role dance has played in her life, she said, “My passion is for investing in my dancers and the people they become. There is no greater joy than pouring into a child for years, and then having the opportunity to watch them bloom into amazing and successful young adults. Dance has given me the opportunity to share the love of God and serve so many different families.”

Moriah Graphia

Moriah began dancing at the age of 3, and trained under the direction of Emily Seale at Theatre School of Dance for 14 years. While there she studied ballet, RAD, jazz, and modern. In 2017 she received a scholarship to study with Sarah Johnson in Atlanta, Georgia, and in 2019 and 2020 she attended ballet intensives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Arkansas. She is a Principal dancer with the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, and she is excited to perform as a principal for the 2024-2025 season. This is her third year to teach Beginning and Intermediate Modern at SDA. She also worked with the younger Progressions Ballet and Jazz classes.

8-9 Jazz student Georgia Schaumburg said “She’s such a good teacher, and she is so nice!”

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Elaina Guerrero

Elaina is also a Shreveport Dance Academy and Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet alumnus. She began dancing at SDA at the age of 4, and continued until her graduation from high school at the age of 18.

Upon graduating from Northwestern State University in 2019, Elaina was hired to work as a parade performer at the Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. At Disney, she danced the part of Candy Cane Girl in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, female dancer in The Main Street Trolley Show, and Swan Court female and Highland female in The Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Elaina taught Elite Level 2 and 4 ballet classes this year, and worked with Team SDA as Assistant Director.

Elite Level 4 dancer and veteran Team Onyx member Audrey Haugen said, “Ms. Elaina has helped me grow tremendously as a ballet dancer this year. And, as a Team SDA director she is constantly cheering for me and encouraging me to reach my goals.”

Dianne Maroney

Ms. Dianne has been dancing and sharing her love of dance for all of her life. She began her career in dance many years ago as a child in Norfolk, Virginia. Under the tutelage of Inez Howard and Dan Wagner, Ms. Dianne was accepted as a member of the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, extensively touring the U.S. She also performed with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, touring in Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1983, Ms. Dianne moved south to Louisiana and became the third artistic director for GSU’s Orchesis Dance Company. After 39 years with Orchesis, Ms. Dianne

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officially retired last year. We were happy to have her work with our Elite Level students in Advanced Modern.

Graduating senior Addison Pratt, Team SDA member and Elite Level 4 dancer, said “Ms. Dianne has helped me grow so much over the past three years. She has completely changed the way I look at the art of dance and I’ve loved having her as a teacher.”

Kathryn McDowell

Kathryn has been dancing for almost 40 years! She began her training under the founder of our studio, Ms. Marion Mills. She continued on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Math minor from the University of Oklahoma; and a Master of Arts in teaching from Centenary College.

After graduating from OU, she danced professionally with the Lexington Ballet Company in Lexington, Kentucky, and the Universal Ballet Company in Seoul, South Korea. Kathryn is the Artistic Director of the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.

At SDA, Kathryn worked with the Beginning Pointe, Advanced Pointe, Elite Level 3 and 4 Ballet Technique, and Variations & Repertoire classes.

Lavender Stripling, an Elite Level 4 Senior said, “Ms. Kathryn has been such a force behind my progression. I have learned so much from her, not only about technique, but also about performing and making dance personal. She taught me to push my limits, and I would not be where I am without her training!”

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Kate Pedrotty

Kate also received her initial classical ballet training at Theatre School of Dance under Marion Mills. She performed with the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet for 12 years and was a principal dancer with the company from 1993 through 1996. Kate attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (R-MWC) in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she earned degrees in dance and history.

Through R-MWC’s Visiting Artist Program, she was able to study ballet, modern dance, and jazz under noted instructors from around the United States and the world. She was also a featured member of the College’s performing ensemble for four years.

While earning a master’s degree in history from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Kate began dancing at the Champaign Park District’s DanceArts program, a Royal Academy of Dance school, and eventually became an instructor in the program. She has taught all levels of ballet from pre-primary through adult and advanced classes, both in Illinois and locally at Shreveport Dance Academy, Theatre School of Dance, and Dance Arts Academy.

Kate served as the executive director of the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet from July 2009 through April 2024. She is currently the Senior Director of Marketing and Communication at Centenary College in Shreveport. Kate is married to Mike Pedrotty and is very honored to be the mother of a beautiful dancer, Mary Rose, and Gil, an outstanding writer and scholar at Caddo Magnet High School. This year Kate taught pre-pointe at SDA.

Annabelle Dixon an Elite Level 2 dancer and member of Team Slate, says “I like how Mrs. Kate is always understanding. If we mess up or make a mistake she encourages us to shake it off and try again!”

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Kathryn Harris Pruitt

Known affectionately as Ms. Kat, Kathryn grew up dancing with the Longview Ballet Theatre. While at LBT, she performed in many well known ballets, and had the opportunity to perform the role of “Clara” in The Nutcracker twice! She was also fortunate enough to dance and study with Utah’s Ballet West. This year, Kat taught 8-9 Ballet, Lower Level Ballet Technique, Elite Level 1 Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, and Adult Ballet. She also serves as the Assistant Artistic Director for the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.

Lillian Foster, 6-7 year old Progressions dancer said, “She’s nice and does new steps, and I love her, and I follow directions; I love that she taught us our recital dance. I love ballet and I love Ms Kat”

Sofie Payne Ward

Ms. Sofie is entering her fifth year of teaching at SDA. She is an alumnus of both Shreveport Dance Academy and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, and she has over 21 years of continuous dance experience! Not only is Ms. Sofie the Team SDA Director, but she also taught 6-7 Jazz, all Elite Level Jazz classes, Elite Level 3 Ballet technique, and Adult Conditioning.

Presley Britt, Team SDA member and Elite Level 2 dancer said, “I love Ms. Sofie, because she makes me work hard and pushes me to my potential. We laugh a lot too!”

Recital MAY 18, 2024 • 2:00PM

Morning Passages (Advanced Pointe)

Elsie Jane Adams, Evelyn Farmer, Rylei Ferrell, Kadyn Fuller, Audrey Haugen, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Kerrington Lovell, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Juanita Pryor, Landry Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Billie Youngblood

I Can’t Get Next To You (6-7 Tap)

Kamdyn Brown, Emily Cardone, Eveline Cook, Brylee Collier, Karalyn Crawford, Emma Dupont, Lillian Foster, Abby Hirsch, Adeline Kirsch, Kara Leon, Tahlia Matthews, Milly Morehart, Lorelei Nugent, Elsie Prothro, Alex Schaumburg

Three Little Birds (4-5 Ballet, Wednesday)

Rayah Abbas, Scarlett Adams, Alessia Alvarado, Melissa Alvarado, Eleanor Cheveallier, Abby Dupont, Coralie Green, Molly McRae, Monty Morehart, Madeleine Nguyen, Erin Roan, Avery Rothenberger, Michelle “Mickey” Tichenor

Perfect Day*

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Frances Israel, Chelsia Polk, Alyssa Stanley, Isabelle Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Feel Again*

Mobley Carnie and Addie Marie Harp

Everyone Wants To Rule The World (8-9 Ballet, Tuesday)

Libby Aiken, Grace Campbell, Kobi Creal, Lila Holley, Camille Jones, Kida Jones, Rayleigh Reynolds

Ghostkeeper *

Ellie Chafin

I Feel Like Dancing*

Macy DeLaune

Summer Time Fun (6-7 Jazz, Monday, Ms. Sofie)

Brylee Collier, Emma Dupont, Lillian Foster, Caroline Giles, Abby Hirsch, Amelia Young

Swingin’*

Mary Rose Pedrotty

Dancing Princesses (8-9 Ballet, Wednesday)

Lilah Abbas, Maddy Bohn, Anna Claire Foster, Ariana Gestal-Gurr, Peyton Hubbard, Sloane Morgan, Eleanor Pendley, Sydney Ratliff, Georgia Schaumburg, Lucy Schroeder, Faithlynn Watkins

Muddy Waters*

Karington Pace and Brynnan Pratt

Drop*

Gabrielle Thomas

Mustang Sally (4-5 tap)

Rayah Abbas, Scarlett Adams, Alessia Alvarado, Melissa Alvarado, Eleanor

Cheveallier, Ariel Curley, Abby Dupont, Molly McRae, Monty Moorehart, Madeleine Nguyen, Aria Pickett, Avery Rothenberger, Greer Sumner, Michelle “Mickey” Tichenor

Tightrope*

Addison McGovern

Make You Sweat*

Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White

All In This Together (6-7 jazz, Monday, Ms. Moriah)

Sutton Airhart, Karalyn Crawford, Charlotte Day, Amelia Font, Leigh Israel, Tahlia Matthews, Lorelei Nugent, Alex Schaumburg, Kennedy Simmons, Mia Espinoza Vega

Sha Boom (2-3 ballet)

Nora Abbas, Vera Mae Allen, Kai’zlei Henderson, Harper Mays, Rowan

Mottet, Kennedy Mudd, Bella Robbins

FUNDS*

Elsie Jane Adams, Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Sydnee Davis, Macy

DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Addie

Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Sophie Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Khloe McClain, Moira

McDowell, Addison McGovern, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Addison Pratt, Brynnan Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins, Stevie Winter

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Sound And Color *

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Stevie Winter

Ring Of Fire (8-9 tap)

Lilah Abbas, Anna Claire Foster, Marleigh Jacobs, Georgia Schaumburg, Amelia Young, Teagan Youngblood

Somebody To Love (6-7 ballet, Monday, Ms. Moriah)

Aurelia Byun Anderson, Emma Dupont, Amelia Font, Caroline Giles, Eleanor Jackson, Tahlia Matthews, Kennedy Simmons

Next Big Thing*

Olivia Ferrell

Easy Like That*

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy Beth DeLaune, Malin Harirs, Addie Marie Harp, Moira McDowell, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Dreams*

Presley Britt

My Little Girl (4-5 ballet, Saturday)

Hannah Aycock, Bella Frost, Maggie Trammell, Lilyana Waruszcak

Formula One*

Mackenzie Bankson, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neill, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White, Teagan Youngblood

Sorry, Not Sorry*

Sophie Kempen

New New York (6-7 ballet, Thursday)

Sutton Airhart, Kamdyn Brown, Emily Cardone, Eveline Cook, Karalyn Crawford, Charlotte Dollar, Zelda Haire, Abby Hirsch, Adeline Kirsch, Kara Leon, Lorelei Nugent, Elsie Prothro, Alex Schaumburg, Kierstyn Washington

Sweet Georgia Brown*

Chelsia Polk

Grey Skies*

Moira McDowell

Boogie Wonderland (8-9 jazz)

Grace Campbell, Kobi Creal, Lily Clare Flood, Anna Claire Foster, Sloane Morgan, Eleanor Pendley, Georgia Schaumburg, Hadley Ursua

Walking On Sunshine*

Ava McNeil

Fly Me To The Moon (4-5 ballet, Tuesday)

Ariel Curley, Virginia Elberson, Emma McNerney, Aria Pickett

Eleanor Rigby*

Malin Harris and Caroline Rhodes

Aquamarine (6-7 ballet, Monday, Ms. Kat)

Sariah Butler, Brylee Collier, Charlotte Day, Lillian Foster, Leigh Israel, Cecilia McElroy, Ella Newton, Amaya Vickrey

Potter Waltz (LL ballet)

Charlotte Dymond, Rayna Gamble, Shelby Wilson, Rayleigh Reynolds

Culmination*

Jordan Kenyan

Maniac*

Brinsley Wiggins

The Way You Make Me Feel*

Ava Clare Millican

Suddenly I See

Alnita Coulter, Hannah Dupont, Chelsea Eddington, Chelsea Feducia, Christine Fortson, Laura Gooszen, Kathryn Pruitt, Meg Hicks, Carolyn Houseworth, Leila Millican, Keeley Pratt, Freddricka Richardson, Stephanie Stanley

*denotes Team SDA dance

MAY 18, 2024 • 6:30PM

Mercy’s Arms

Soloist: Addison Pratt

Elsie Jane Adams,Sydnee Davis, Evelyn Farmer, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey

Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Kadyn Fuller, Moriah Graphia, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Khloe McClain, Ava Melendez, Morgan Pratt, Landry Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Stevie Winter

Good To Go*

Mackenzie Bankston, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neill, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White,Teagan Youngblood

Hallelujah

Juanita Pryor

Rhapsody

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Chloe Collins, Addison Faro, Aubrey Kempen, Sophie Kempen, Khloe McClain, Addison McGovern, Ava Melendez, Madilynne Michell, Ava Clare Millican, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Hannah Powers, Landry Stripling

Hollow*

Stevie Winter

Enchanted Forest

Mackenzie Bankston, Eloise Grant, Jaycee Lowery, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neil, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White, Shelby Wilson, Teagan Youngblood

Smallest Light*

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle

Dickson, Frances Israel, Chelsia Polk, Alyssa Stanley, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Work

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Evelyn Farmer, Addison Faro, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Kadyn Fuller, Audrey Haugen, Victoria

Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Karrington Lovell, Khloe McClain, Ava Melendez, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Juanita Pryor, Landry Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Stevie Winter, Billie Youngblood

Preparations

Lizzy Bachman, Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Tilly Jordan, Sophie Kempen, Moira

McDowell, Addison McGovern, Madilynne Michell, Mary May Mickelson, Vendela Miller, Ava Clare Millican, Caroline Moore, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Hannah Powers, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Locomotion

Mackenzie Bankston, Eloise Grant, Jaycee Lowery, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neil, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White,Teagan Youngblood

Morning Passages

Elsie Jane Adams, Evelyn Farmer, Rylei Ferrell, Kadyn Fuller, Audrey Haugen, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Kerrington Lovell, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Juanita Pryor, Landry Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Billie Youngblood

Dance The Night*

Olivia Ferrell, Sophie Kempen, Addison McGovern, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Brynnan Pratt

Respect

Lillian Adams, Harper Bachman, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Rayna Gamble, Frances Israel, Annabelle Johnson, Sarah

Kathryn Lewis, Brooklyn Miller, Aubri Mitchell, Chelsia Polk, Cassandra “Casey” Shinoskie, Alyssa Stanley, Taylor Walker, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Gonna Do My Thing*

Lainey Fortson

Serenade

Addison Pratt

Excerpts From Paquita

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Evelyn Farmer, Olivia Ferrell, Rylei Ferrell, Addison Kapera, Jordan Kenyan, Kerrington Lovell, Khloe

McClain, Addison McGovern, Ava Melendez, Vendela Miller, Ava Clare

Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Landry

Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Brinsley Wiggins

Vibeology*

Victoria Jica and Addison Pratt

Tolerate It *

Ivy Frierson

Dog Days*

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison McGovern, Ava

Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Forever *

Rylei Ferrell

Ashes

Lillian Adams. Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Harper

Dickson, Elizabeth Elberson, Frances Israel, Annabelle Johnson, Sarah

Kathryn Lewis, Brooklyn Miller, Kathryn Petet, Chelsia Polk, Cassandra “Casey” Shinoskie, Alyssa Stanley, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Sound And Color *

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Stevie Winter

INTERMISSION

Enchanted

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Evelyn Farmer, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Kadyn Fuller, Moriah Graphia, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Karrington Lovell, Khloe McClain, Ava Melendez, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Juanita Pryor, Landry Stripling, Lavender Stripling, Stevie Winter, Billie Youngblood

Baby I Am A Star

Mackenzie Bankston, Jaycee Lowery, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neil, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White, Teagan Youngblood

Sky Full Of Song

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Chloe Collins, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Tilly Jordan, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison McGovern, Madilynne Michell, Mary May Mickelson, Vendela Miller, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Go Your Own Way*

Sydnee Davis, Lainey Fortson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Aubrey Kempen, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt

Culmination*

Jordan Kenyan

Maneater

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Chloe Collins, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison McGovern, Madilynne Michell, Vendela Miller, Ava Clare Millican, Caroline

Moore, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Hannah Powers, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Move

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Harper Dickson, Frances Israel, Annabelle Johnson, Sarah Kathryn Lewis, Chelsia Polk, Alyssa Stanley, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Budapest*

Sydnee Davis

Pass It On*

Elsie Jane Adams, Rylei Ferrell, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Addison Pratt

Waltz Of The Hours

Harper Dickson, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Malin Harris, Tilly Jordan, Moira McDowell, Mary May Mickelson, Brooklyn Miller, Vendela Miller, Karington Pace, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Telephone*

Khloe McClain

Wind It Up

Lavender Stripling

Breathe

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Addison Faro, Rylei Ferrell, Kadyn Fuller, Aubrey Kempen, Sophie Kempen, Addison McGovern, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Hannah Powers, Addison Pratt, Brynnan Pratt

Only Going Up*

Morgan Pratt

Do It Like This*

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Frances Israel, Chelsia Polk, Alyssa Stanley, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

The Hive*

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy Beth DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison McGovern, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Hot Honey Rag

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Evelyn Farmer, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey

Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Bryanna Lacey, Khloe McClain, Ava Melendez, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Juanita Pryor, Lavender Stripling, Stevie Winter, Billie Youngblood

Sweet Caroline

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Harper

Dickson, Elizabeth Elberson, Frances Israel, Annabelle Johnson, Sarah Kathryn Lewis, Brooklyn Miller, Aubri Mitchell, Chelsia Polk, Cassandra “Casey” Shinoskie, Alyssa Stanley, Taylor Walker, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

Sisters*

Addison Pratt, Brynnan Pratt, and Morgan Pratt

Edge Of Reality*

Aubrey Kempen

Red

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Kennedy House, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison

McGovern, Madilynne Michell, Vendela Miller, Ava Clare Millican, Caroline Moore, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabrielle Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

Evermore*

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Jordan Kenyan, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Stevie

Winter

Paint It Black*

Addison Kapera

Special Surprise Performance *denotes Team SDA dance

2023-24

Mackenzie Bankson, Ava McNeil, GiGi O’Neill, Florence Perque, Lucy Schroeder, Charlotte White, Teagan Youngblood

2023-24

Lillian Adams, Presley Britt, Neely Coile, Annabelle Dickson, Frances Israel, Chelsia Polk, Alyssa Stanley, Isabel Watkins, Cecilia Whittenbarger, SaNiya Williams

2023-24

Mobley Carnie, Ellie Chafin, Macy DeLaune, Olivia Ferrell, Addie Marie Harp, Malin Harris, Sophie Kempen, Moira McDowell, Addison McGovern, Ava Clare Millican, Karington Pace, Mary Rose Pedrotty, Brynnan Pratt, Caroline Rhodes, Gabby Thomas, Brinsley Wiggins

2023-24

Elsie Jane Adams, Sydnee Davis, Rylei Ferrell, Lainey Fortson, Ivy Frierson, Audrey Haugen, Victoria Jica, Addison Kapera, Aubrey Kempen, Jordan Kenyan, Khloe McClain, Addison Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Stevie Winter

Lilah Abbas

Raya Abbas

Emma Dupont

Karalyn Crawford

Kobi Creal

Camille Jones

2024-25 MEMBERS

Tahlia Matthews

Madeleine Nguyen

Lorelei Nugent

Mickey Tichenor

Teagan Youngblood

Lillian Adams

Mackenzie Bankson

Neely Coile

Annabelle Dickson

Harper Dickson

Anna Claire Foster

Frances Israel

Ava McNeil

GiGi O’Neill

Florence Perque

Lucy Schroeder

Lydia Smith

Alyssa Stanley

Isabel Watkins

Charlotte White

Cecilia Whittenbarger

SaNiya Williams

Chloe Collins

Olivia Ferrell

Malin Harris

Rylee Jowers

Isabella Long

Moira McDowell

Addison McGovern

Karington Pace

Chelsia Polk

Brynnan Pratt

Gabrielle Thomas

Brinsley Wiggins

Kalli Bonillas

Ellie Chafin

Mobley Carnie

Rylei Ferrell

Lainey Fortson

Addie Marie Harp

Audrey Haugen

Landry Hobson

Addison Kapera

Khloe McClain

Ava Clare Millican

Mary Rose Pedrotty

Morgan Pratt

Landry Stripling

Stevie Winter

SDA OWNER KEELEY PRATT THANKS:

Thank you to my incredible husband and “Director of Facilities”, David. Your support, encouragement, enthusiasm for our students and dance families, care for our children, and love for me are overwhelming. I love you and I am so thankful for you.

Thank you to my girls, Addison, Morgan, and Brynnan. You have all grown tremendously over the past year, and I am so proud of the amazing young ladies you are all becoming.

Thank you to Brooke Youngblood. You are the ultimate task-master, and I could never get it all done without your help. You keep me on track. You are a FANTASTIC worker, and a good friend.

Thank you to Sofie Ward. You are an incredible Team SDA Director, and I am honored to work alongside you.

Thank you to Elaina Guerrero. You have been a wonderful addition to Team SDA! I am grateful for the positive influence you have brought to our team.

Thank you to my AMAZING faculty! You are uber talented and incredibly dedicated to your students. You all agreed to join me in this adventure, and for that I am so thankful. SDA dancers are #1 because of each of you.

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers. We could never accomplish all that we do without the love, support, and encouragement of our SDA families.

Thank you to all of our dedicated and very talented students. We are so proud of your hard work, and we truly hope that your Dreams Do Come True!

Summer Dance Intensive

June 3-7, 2024

9:00am - 4:30pm • $675

Open to dancers ages 7 and up, our Beginner Intensive is for dancers ages 7-9

Our guest faculty members will be working with dancers from 9:00am-4:30pm daily, and we have a special evening seminar planned for dancers and their families focused on dance after high school. SDA’s Summer Intensive is an SMB approved intensive, and counts for 30 hours of the required 45 for SMB company members.

GUEST FACULTY MEMBERS:

Madison Ryan

Katelyn Harris

Aidan Nettles

J’aime Griffith

2024 Summer Schedule

Summer classes will be offered June 18-July 25, 2024* for both Progressions and Elite Level dancers. A 10 class punch card pass can be purchased for $180. Additional punch cards can be purchased as needed!

PROGRESSIONS PROGRAM CLASSES

TUESDAYS:

Progressions Level Jazz Technique

Ages 4-6 from 3:00-4:00pm

Ages 7-9 from 4:00-5:00pm

All Level Hip Hop

All ages from 5:00-6:00pm

WEDNESDAYS:

Progressions Level Ballet Technique

Ages 4-6 from 3:00-4:00pm

Ages 7-9 from 4:00-5:00pm

THURSDAYS:

Progressions Level Tap Technique

Ages 4-6 from 3:00-4:00pm

Ages 7-9 from 4:00-5:00pm

All Level Musical Theatre

Beginning class from 4:00-5:00pm

ELITE LEVEL CLASSES

TUESDAYS:

Elite Level Ballet Technique

Beginning from 3:00-4:00pm

Intermediate from 3:00-4:30pm

Advanced from 4:00-5:30pm

Elite Level Modern

Mixed level class from 5:30-6:30pm

WEDNESDAYS:

Elite Level Jazz Technique

Beginning from 3:00-4:00pm

Intermediate from 4:00-5:00pm

Advanced from 5:00-6:00pm

Elite Level Tap Technique

Beginning Class 4:00-5:00pm

Intermediate/Advanced from 3:00-4:00pm

THURSDAYS:

Elite Level Pointe

Beginning from 3:00-4:00pm

Intermediate from 3:00-4:00pm

Advanced from 4:00-5:00pm

All Level Musical Theatre

Beginning class from 4:00-5:00pm

Intermediate class from 5:00-6:00pm

*SDA will be closed the week of July 1-5, in observance of Independence Day.

Hannah Grace Aycock

Avery Rothenberger

Avery, We are so proud of all your hard work this year. We love you so much.

Daddy and Momma

Mary Rose Pedrotty

We are so proud of you, Mary Rose!

We love you!

Love from Mom, Dad, Gil and your whole family

Kida Jones

Congratulations! May your first Dance Recital be forever lasting with many more to come. Love you beyond many moons and back.

Charlotte White

“Why walk when you can dance?”

Charlotte, we are so proud of you! You have grown so much this year and we can’t wait to see what you will do next! Keep smiling, keep shining, keep dancing! Love Mom, Dad, Jack & Emily

Sariah Mae Butler

We are so proud of you. Love, Mama and PawPaw

Kathryn Petet

Nice Moves, Kat! Love you always, Mom, Dad and Clark

Gabrielle Thomas

Gabrielle, We love you and are so proud of you.

Love, Dad, Mom, Kennedy, Brady, and Demi

Sarah Kathryn Lewis

Sarah Kathryn, we love watching you dance! We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Bennett and Henry

Evelyn Farmer

I am so proud of you and you continue to grow as a dancer each year.

I love you - Mom

Congratulations, Mobley! We are so proud of you!

Love Mommee, Daddy and Toni

Mobley Elizabeth Carnie

Khloe Nevaeh (Klo-Klo)

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, It should be that of your inner self,which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4

Ava Clare Millican

“To Dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.” Agnes De Mille

Proud of You! Love, Momma, Daddy, Analeigh, Alayna

Brinsley Wiggins

What a year it has been for you! We are so proud of all your accomplishments and cannot wait to see what your future holds! We love you BIG!

Love, Moma, James and JT

Karington Pace

“Dance is art, paint your dreams and follow it.” We are so proud of the amazing dancer you have become! Keep shining! Love - Mom, Dad, Evan, Britton, Marie, Mimi and PaPa

Addison Faro

Congratulations on another great year! We love watching you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nathan, Mimi and PaPaw

Caroline Moore

You are such a beautiful dancer!! We are so proud of you and love watching you shine on stage!

Love, Mom, Dad, Brenden,Will, Big Momma and Pop Pop

Stevie Winter

It’s been amazing watching you dance for the past 12 years and growing into the beautiful dancer you are today! We love you so much! Mom, Dad, and Sissy

Aria Esperanza Pickett

From Nana: February,7 2019, We were so surprised when you were born 4 months early weighing 2 pounds 7 ounces. In the hospital you had to develop lungs to breathe, learn to keep yourself warm, and learn to eat. After 4 months you were finally home. You were at the hospital multiple times over the next few years and today we celebrate Aria Esperanza (Hope in Spanish) Pickett, having blessed us with your sweet, spicy, creative self. We LOVE you Aria. Mami, Daddy, Nana, Maximo,Kent, Connor, Mary, Megan and Finnley

Frances and Leigh Israel

Mom, Dad and Thames are all so proud of our sweet, talented sisters! Break a leg, Frances and Leigh!

Brooklyn Miller

We are so proud of the beautiful dancer you have become! You shine so bright on that stage. We love you!

Congratulations on your recital sweet baby! We love you so much.

Brylee Collier

Addison Faro

Congratulations on your growth and accomplishments this year! Proud of you!!

We love you MTTW, Abbie and Pops