Emerging Artist Showcase 2023

SOUTHEAST RALEIGH MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL DANCE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:

Saturday October 28, 2023 at 7pm

Featuring:

Broughton Magnet HS Enloe Magnet HS East Wake Academy Heritage HS Hillside HS Knightdale HS Southeast Raleigh Magnet HS

Lovely but Lonely Choreographed & performed by Enloe HS: Dayana Chambers-Banks Music by: Lovely (Billie Eilish)

Eywa Choreographed by: Anna Mae Horton Music by: Beautiful Creatures/Nothing is lost (The Weekend/ Barbatuques) Performed by East Wake Academy: Keegan Beck, Megan Buus, Marigail Fraizer, Riley Godwin, Hannah Hetrick, Carsyn Hicks, Anna Mae Horton, Sally Ishikawa, Samantha Landrum, Miranda McCullough, Addison Miles, Peyton Robertson, Natalia Ryba, Hannah Snead, Olivia Traxler, Grayson Warren, Emily Young

Lost in Time Choreographed by: Khyah Williams Music by: Beyonce, Loic Nottet Performed by Broughton HS: Angie Jahen Amado, Cassidy Feore, Elise Jones, Ivy Rodillas, Jaslyn Wooten, Jaydn Ormond, Lexie Swavel, Mary Hall, Samantha Johnson

Longing to be Me Choreographed & Performed by Southeast Magnet HS: Moriah Prior, Ivana Jones Music by: Angel (Halle Bailey)

Existential Orbit Choreographed & performed by Enloe HS: Taylor Rothwell and Marlowe Herget Music by: “Last Night I Heard Everything in Slow Motion” and “Existential Crisis” (Oliver Tank & Emma Chamberlain)

Riptide Choreographed by: Kailee Midgette Music by: Riptide (Vance Joy) Performed by Broughton HS: Cassidy Feore, Elizabeth Hatcher, Elise Jones, Catherine Missie, Leanne Pacheco, Carly Ritter, Ava Schemitsch

Safari Choreographed by: Cristy Rivera Ruiz, Ariel Corbo, and Cindy Estrada-Castro Music by: Safari (J. Balvin) Performed by Heritage HS: Ariel Corbo, Addison Cox, Cindy Estrada-Castro, Caroline Sanchez Maldonado, Cristy Rivera Ruiz, Isabel Young, Jenyla Jackson, Maria Cardenas, and Mackenzie Guerra

Dog Days are Over Choreographed by: Grayson Warren Music by: Dog Days are Over (Florence + The Machine) Performed by East Wake Academy: Keegan Beck, Megan Buus, Marigail Fraizer, Riley Godwin, Hannha Hetrick, Carsyn Hicks, Anna Mae Horton, Sally Ishikawa, Samantha Landrum, Miranda McCullough, Addison Miles, Peyton Robertson, Natalia Ryba, Hannah Snead, Olivia Traxler, Grayson Warren, Emily Young

Torched Choreographed performed by Enloe HS: Lyla Jones, Jameson Mahoney Music by: CRÈME BRÛLÉE!(Spill Tab)

Working Memory Choreographed by: Greta Wren Mankin Music by: Brasstracks and Samm Henshaw and Claude Debussy played by (Francios-Joel Thiollier) Performed by Broughton HS: Amber Crossland, Claire Diawara, Connolly Doherty, Briar Findley, Olivia Huang, Madison Jones, Greer Mankin, Sarah Bennett Nelson, Myri Paillant, Lilly Pemberton, Sydney Petty, Ava Schemitsch, Claire Taylor, Aubrey Thomas, Sienna Urben, Azaria Wilkins, Taylor Young

Turn the Lights On Choreographed by: Destiny Monroe Music by: Sweet Dreams (Beyonce’) Performed by Hillside HS: Zya Davenport, Olivia Howard, Kamyrn Mc Gee, Chayse Grady, Destiny Monroe, Jianna Wells, Joshua Williams

The View Between Villages Choreographed by: Megan Buus Music by: The View Between Villages (Noah Kahan) Performed by East Wake Academy: Keegan Beck, Megan Buus, Marigail Fraizer, Riley Godwin, Hannha Hetrick, Carsyn Hicks, Anna Mae Horton, Sally Ishikawa, Samantha Landrum, Miranda McCullough, Addison Miles, Peyton Robertson, Natalia Ryba, Hannah Snead, Olivia Traxler, Grayson Warren, Emily Young

The Only Way is Up Choreographed & performed by Knightdale HS: Naomi Dalmacy, Ariyona Harris, Envi Hogwood, Jamya Lomax, Madison Mims, Allania Newkirk, and Nonde Wi Music by: When I R.I.P (Labrinth)

The Joy of Growth Choreographed Performed by Enloe HS: Molly Corin Stevens Music by: Bundle of Joy/Married Life (Michael Giacchino)

A Minute Can Change Everything Choreographed by: Lilly Pemberton Music by: Young the Giant Performed by Broughton HS: Amber Crosland, Angie Jahen Amado, Cassidy Feore, Claire Taylor, Connolly Doherty, Greer Mankin, Greta Wren Mankin, Lexie Sawvel, Mary Hall, Olivia Huang, Samantha Johnson, Sarah Bennett Nelson

Late At Night Choreographed by: Natalia Ryba Music by: Losing My Mind – Stripped (MISSIO) Performed by East Wake Academy: Keegan Beck, Megan Buus, Riley Godwin, Sally Ishikawa, Natalia Ryba, Olivia Traxler, Greyson Warren, Emily Young

Two Birds Choreographed by: Lauryn Benjamin Music by: Two Birds on a Wire (Regina Spektor) Performed by Southeast Magnet HS: Lauryn Benjamin, Jaiden Baker

Battle of Wills Choreographed Performed by Enloe HS: Abigail Barlett and Dhruthi Siripurapu Music by: Dzanum (Teya Dora)

Beyond Me Choreographed by: Adria Fogg Music by: Madison Ryan Wood Performed by Broughton HS: Sarah Bennet Nelson, Taylor Young, Greta Wren Mankin, Madison Pulley, Ivy Rodillas, Claire Diawara, Lexie Sawvel, Madison Jones, Lanaa Chapman, Jabee Thuku, Catherine Missie.

Move Choreographed by: Miranda McCullough Music by: Move (Beyonce’) Performed by East Wake Academy: Marigail Fraizer, Hannah Hetrick, Carsyn Hicks, Anna Mae Horton, Samantha Landrum, Miranda McCullough, Addison Miles, Peyton Robertson, Hannah Snead

Home Sweet Home Choreographed by: Zya Davenport Music by: Hometown Glory (Adele) Performed by Hillside HS: Zya Davenport, Chayse Grady, Olivia Howard, Kamyrn Mc Gee, Destiny Monroe, Jianna Wells, Joshua Williams

Meet the Choreographers Abigail Barlett is a dancer of fifteen years and is thrilled to have the opportunity to present her work. She is a competitive dancer at APA and has taken tap and ballet classes at Enloe.

Lauryn Benjamin is a Freshman at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. This is Miss Benjamin’s first year in the SRMHS Dance Department. Lauryn has been dancing at the studio dance level for a few years. Presently, Lauryn is an Intermediate Dance student, with a love for dance that stands out for all to take notice.

Megan Buus is a senior at East Wake Academy and she is on the high school dance ensemble.

Megan has been dancing at Expressions of Worship Dance Studio since she was 3 years old.

This is the first piece she has choreographed for an audience.

Ariel Corbo is a junior at heritage High school, one that love choreographing. He started dancing in an after school program in New York and have been growing ever since, He is mostly known for his hip-hop skills, but is in amazing jazz dancer as well.

Cindy Estrada-Castro is a junior at Heritage High School. She is a jazz and hip hop dancer who first started out dancing K-pop songs but eventually discovered her passion for jazz and hip hop.

Zyasiya Davenport is the Sting Co Captain of Hillside Dance Company. She began dancing at the early age of 3 and has been a member of Hillside Dance Company since her Freshman year. She’s skilled in various dance styles such as Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, African, and Liturgical. She has performed in many Hillside productions such as Matilda, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Black Nativity, and State of Urgency just to name a few. Along with Hillside Dance Company she is also a dancer at Wall town Children's Theater. She competes with the company and teaches a variety of classes such as jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. She is a firm believer in serving as a role model for her students and teammates, giving them the skills to be even better dancers.

Adria Fogg is a junior at Broughton High School. I am a part of Broughton dance department’s ensemble, IB Dance and I am in NHSDA. Anna Mae Horton is a senior at East Wake Academy and has been dancing for 14 yrs. She is on her school’s dance team as well as her studio’s team at Expressions Of Worship. She has been choreographing for two years and hopes to continue in college.

Meet the Choreographers Ivana Jones is a sophomore at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. This is Miss Jones second year in the SRMHS Dance department. Presently, Ivana is a Intermediate Dance student, a “E-Motion” Dance Company member and a part of the Step Team.

Greta Wren Mankin is a senior at Broughton High School. I am a member of IB Dance and the Dance Leadership team.

Kailee Midgette is a senior at Broughton High School. I am a captain of our dance team and tap club and a member of Dance Ensemble, IB Dance, NHSDA, Leadership Team.

Destiny Monroe is serving her first year as a Hillside STING Dancer. Miss Monroe has been dancing since the age of five. She danced at RN Harris Magnet elementary school where she performed as a F.L.I.G.H.T. Dancers. Destiny has continued to soar as a dancer through middle school training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Lyrical at Wall town Children's Theater. Destiny also performs with the Royal Legacy Majorette Dance Team. In addition to Destiny's an active dance membership she thrives academically with earning a maintaining a high GPA. She also finds time to participate in civic organizations and Hillside Student Council.

Terrya Montgomery (TJ) is a Junior at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. She is has danced at Southeast for three years. Presently, Terrya is in the Proficient Dance class and a Varsity Cheerleader. TJ choreographed the finale. She enjoyed working with all the artists presenting in this years showcase Miranda McCullough is a Junior at East Wake Academy. She has been dancing for 8 years with the Massey school of Dance. This is her second year performing with the EWA Dance Ensemble and is hoping to continue throughout her high school career.

Lilly Pemberton is a senior at Broughton High School. I am in dance ensemble, NHSDA, IB Dance, Leadership Team and on the Hip Hop team, Caps Crew.

Moriah Prior is a Junior at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. This is Miss Prior’s third year in the SRMHS Dance department. Presently, Moriah is an Intermediate dance student, a “E-motion” Dance Company member, and a Varsity Cheerleader.

Meet the Choreographers Cristy Rivera Ruiz is a sophomore at Heritage High School. She is a contemporary jazz dancer who has been dancing for 5 years now, starting in 7th grade, learning dances at home in her room and took her very first dance class in 8th grade.

Natalia Ryba is a senior at East Wake Academy and has been on the High School Dance Ensemble team for three years--along with the Junior Dance Ensemble team in middle school.

Outside of school, she dances at Expressions of Worship Dance Studio and has been dancing for 7 years. She has practiced in many different styles including contemporary, jazz, pointe, clogging, tribal funk, character/musical theater, and her favorites, hip-hop and modern.

Natalia hopes to continue dancing in her future after she graduates from EWA. Dhruthi Siripurapu is a dancer of three years and has found solace in using dance to express emotions. She has taken modern dance classes at Enloe.

Molly Corin (MC) Stevens is a Junior at Enloe High School. She has been dancing since she was 5, exclusively in the schools she has attended. She is so grateful to have attended such amazing schools with broad dance programs! She would like to thank all of her past & present dance teachers for having confidence in her, especially when she did not. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their continued support! Finally, she would like to than you for being here- this piece is very special to her, and she hopes that you enjoy!

Grayson Warren is a senior at East Wake Academy and has been dancing for 6 years. This is her third year on EWA's Dance Ensemble and in her time she has choreographed 3 pieces for her team. She is now employed at Massey's School of Dance where she teaches acrobatics and gymnastics classes.

Khyah Williams is a senior at Broughton High School and is the Dance Ensemble President.

She is also a part of the Hip Hop team, Caps Crew, NHSDA , IB Dance and on the Senior Leadership Team.

Luna Dance Company established in the Fall of 2023 under the direction of Wisdom Hayes; Luna Dance Company members will be making their debut performance on the Emerging Artist stage. All 7 dancers have started their Dance studies at Knightdale High School with the plan to grow in their creativity, confidence, and opulence. Company Members are: Naomi Dalmacy, Ariyona Harris, Envi Hogwood, Jamya Lomax, Madison Mims, Allania Newkirk, and Nonde Wi

***Note: All submitted student biographies are included.***

SRMHS Theater Technical Director: Mrs. Robin Marshall Stage Manager: Ivan Peebles Lighting Designer: Isaiah Wilson Lighting Technician: Gabe Dobbs Sound Technician: Cosette Mendonsa Stage Crew: Kayla McNeill, Maddii Sargent Spot lights: Salma Sierra Flores Front Cover Designer: L. Wilder

Acknowledgements

The Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Dance Department would like to thank the Dance Directors of Broughton High School; Betsy Graves, East Wake Academy; Lindsay Cyrus, Enloe Magnet High School; Rebecca McRae, Heritage High School; Jennifer Parker, Hillside High School; Toya Chinfloo, and Knightdale High School; Wisdom Hayes for nurturing outstanding creative souls.

The SRMHS Dance Department would also like to thank our principal Mr. Harden and the Southeast Raleigh faculty and staff for their support. Special Thanks to Terrya Montgomery, Deana Murrell, Cassonda Prior, Talitha House-Poole, Shuntrelle Thornton- Jones, Mrs. Delores Jones, The Dance Boosters, Mrs. Robin Marshall, SRMHS Theater Tech students and Isaiah Wilson for giving their time and talents to ensure the success of this program.