"Becoming: A Celebration of Life's Metamorphosis""

Welcome

2024 Annual showcase

Welcome to our 14th a for all of your support this year! The Living Dolls Dance Factory opened in December 2009 with a vision of creating a brand name studio with a high standard of commitment, passion and excellent of both the students and teachers. The goal is to educate students and what it takes to be successful in life while exposing them to the art of dance, Reminding them that it’s not all about glitz and glamour. Good habits are the key to all success! We take pride in each and every student. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to instill confidence, discipline, positive self-esteem, and the emotional social skills necessary to ensure that all our “living dolls” mature into well trained, intelligent dancers. But more importantly, excellent citizen role models for our society.

We would like to thank every student that has walked through our doors! Your commitment and passion inspire us every day. You push us to be better and work harder. You encourage us to become more creative and find new ways to view the world. nnual showcase. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and

It has been an honor to teach th thank you from the bottom of our hearts for trusting us and choosing LDDF as their dance studio, home away from home.

ese amazing children that we know and love! It is with great appreciation

2023-2024 LDDF COMPANY DANCERS

Siena Simmons Mini Dancer Liliana Gonzalez Mini Dancer Penelope Stark Mini Dancer Clementina Cespedes Mini Dancer Mini Dancer Viviana Foster Mini Dancer Gabriella Cordo

Chloe Drexler Mini Dancer Anna Daniela Acosta Mini Dancer Dominique Algaze Mini Dancer Anabella Pinate Junior Dancer Elizabeth Llanes Mini Dancer Peggy Oliveras Junior Dancer

Victoria Bussert Junior Dancer Valeria Gonzalez Junior Dancer Sara Flores Junior Dancer Grayson Sims Junior Dancer Micaela Algaze Junior Dancer Anabella Hevia Junior Dancer

Martina Duran Junior Dancer Emma Martinez Junior Dancer Mia Vazquez Junior Dancer Valentina Imery Junior Dancer Camila Salinas Junior Dancer Martina Aguirre Junior Dancer

Karter Sewell Teen Dancer Natalia Andrade Teen Dancer Lexi Gomez Teen Dancer Camila Blaschke Teen Dancer Jade Cimring Teen Dancer Adrian Rodriguez Teen Dancer

Siena Hernandez Teen Dancer Valeria Younes Teen Dancer Ma’Kayla Lewis Teen Dancer Alexa Aguirre Teen Dancer Daniella Perez Teen Dancer Valeria Salinas Teen Dancer

Nina Dans Senior Dancer Lucy Wilson Teen Dancer Gabriela Blanch Senior Dancer Valentina Casanova Teen Dancer Taylor Feito Senior Dancer Ana Giraldez Senior Dancer

Julianna Xydas Senior Dancer Milana Alfonso Senior Dancer Isabella Gonzalez Senior Dancer Lili Veziroglu Senior Dancer Sascha Fox Senior Dancer Sofia Di Mauro Senior Dancer

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Isabel Suarez Ella Garcia Sofia Busoli Carolina Busoli of 2024

J U N I O R S M I N I S

T E E N S S E N I O R S

DearSofi,Isabel,Ella,&Caro,

Asyoutakeyourfinalbowonthisstage,knowthatyour journeyatLDDFhasbeenmuchmorethanjustdancing Each class,rehearsal,andperformancehasnotonlyhelpedyou growasadancerbutalsoshapedyouintotheadmirable youngwomenyouaretoday.

Tonight,wecelebratenotjustyourachievementsonthe dancefloorbutalsoyourjourneyofBECOMING.Throughout theyearsyou'vesharedwithus,wehavewitnessedyour transformationinsomanydifferentways.Youhavegrown intostrongerdancers,amazingteammates,greatleaders, and,mostimportantly,wenowwitnessyoubecoming graduatesandyoungwomenreadytotakeonthisbeautiful world.Youhavebeenaninspirationtoallofus.

Asyouembarkonthisnewchapterofyourlife,remember thatthelessonsyou'velearnedwithinthesewallsextendfar beyondthestudio.Alwayscarrywithyoutheconfidenceand couragethatyouhavegainedthroughtheartofDANCE. Sofi,Isabel,Ella,&Caro,youhaveleftapermanentmarkon ourhearts,andasyouspreadyourwingsandsoarintothe world,knowthatyou'llalwayshaveahomeatLDDF Congratulations,graduates.Mayyourjourneyaheadbeas beautifulandextraordinaryasthedancesyou'veperformed here.

Withlove, LDDF

Our graduating seniors

becoming

… A Celebration of Life's Metamorphosis

Life, in its grand design, is not a static state, but a vibrant dance of constant evolution. From the caterpillar spinning its cocoon to the fledgling taking its first flight, the essence of existence lies in becoming. We journey through a tapestry of transitions, shedding old versions of ourselves and weaving new threads into the intricate fabric of our being.

These transitions, often referred to as milestones, can be grand ceremonies marked by rituals and celebrations, like graduations and weddings. But the true magic lies in the quiet, everyday transformations. The child learning to ride a bike, the teenager navigating their first heartbreak, the adult embracing a new career path – these are the moments where we shed one skin and step into another, stronger and more nuanced.

Each transition, however challenging, brings with it the opportunity for growth. The caterpillar, confined in its cocoon, undergoes a complete physical and biological transformation, emerging as a butterfly, capable of soaring. Similarly, we emerge from our own periods of change, equipped with new perspectives and skills. We learn to navigate uncertainty, embrace vulnerability, and discover the resilience within ourselves. Celebrating these transitions, big and small, is not just about acknowledging endings, but about embracing the vibrant possibilities of new beginnings. It's about recognizing the strength it takes to step outside our comfort zones and into the unknown. It's about cherishing the moments of self-discovery that accompany each transformation.

But celebrating becoming isn't always easy. Transitions can be filled with fear, doubt, and grief. We may cling to the familiar, even if it no longer serves us. It's during these moments that we need to remember the inherent beauty of change. Just as the seed must break open to sprout, we too must allow ourselves to be vulnerable and open to growth.

So, how do we truly celebrate becoming?

We dance with the magic of life's ever-changing rhythm.

Becoming

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Anna Daniela Acosta Casas, Alexa Aguirre, Martina Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Dominique Algaze, Micaela Algaze, Natalia Andrade, Gabriela Blanch, Camila Blaschke, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Victoria Bussert, Valentina Casanova, Clementina Cespedes, Jade Cimring, Gabriella Cordo, Nina Dans , Soﬁa Di Mauro, Chloe Drexler, Martina Duran, Taylor Feito, Sara Zoe Flores, Viviana Foster, Sascha Fox, Ella Garcia, Ana Beatriz Giraldez, Lexi Gomez, Isabella Gonzalez, Liliana Gonzalez, Valeria Gonzalez, Siena Hernandez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Ma’Kayla Lewis , Elizabeth Llanes, Emma Martinez, Peggy Oliveras, Daniella Perez, Anabella Pinate, Ashlen Requenez , Adrian Rodriguez, Camila Salinas, Valeria Salinas, Karter Sewell , Sienna Simmons, Grayson Sims, Penelope Stark, Isabel Suarez , Mia Vazquez, Lili Veziroglu, Lucy Cristina Wilson , Julianna Xydas, Valeria Younes

Friend Like Me

Choreographed by: Ashley Perez

Dancers: Kiara Fonte, Amaya Isaias, Roxanne Nankervis, Lyra Saieh

Celebrate

Choreographed by: Melody Hernandez, Taylor Garcia, Nadia Rangel

Dancers: Sophia Dauria, Allison Diaz, Daniela Diazuila, Maya Freitas, Kamila Gonzalez, Soﬁa Isaias, Alessandra Luna, Madison Mangas, Emilia Marquez, Lorena Petratti-Lee, Milena Roizard, Sloane Rubens, Valentina Sanchez, Eva Sartor, Sloane Schapiro, Maggie Sobreiro, Allyson Umana, Ivana Urdaneta, Clarissa Vemet, Brianna Victor, Kayley Zinn

Move

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz Dancers: Martina Aguirre, Natalia Andrade, Camila Blaschke, Jade Cimring, Martina Duran, Sara Zoe Flores, Lexi Gomez, Siena Hernandez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Peggy Oliveras, Daniella Perez, Adrian Rodriguez, Camila Salinas, Valeria Salinas, Karter Sewell, Grayson Sims, Lucy Wilson

Dear Future Husband

Choreographed by: Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Ava De la Mata, Demi Delgado, Mila Diaz, Fiona Formoso, Allegra Isaias, Olivia Landera, Evangeline Mastro, Gianna Perez, Sophia Pino, Vienna Riera, Allyson Vega, Chloe Vivar

A Part Of Us

Choreographed by: Taylor Garcia & Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Gabriela Blanch, Taylor Feito, Ella Garcia, Ana Giraldez, Isabella Gonzalez, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu

Good Days Will Come

Choreographed by: Melody Hernandez & Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Anna Daniela Acosta, Dominique Algaze, Mica Algaze, Victoria Bussert, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella Cordo, Viviana Foster, Liliana Gonzalez, Valeria Gonzalez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Elizabeth Llanes, Amelia Portas, Sienna Simmons, Penelope Stark

Part Of This World

Choreographed by: Francesca Arenas & Melody Hernandez

Dancers: Jaiden Echterling, Cheesy Epstein, Kiara Fonte, Ruby Jaramillo, Mackenzie Landera, Liliana Larrieu, Ela Nicola-Levy, Charlotte Philippe, Lyra Saieh, Amaia Stark, Stevie Tables, Maria Woods

All For Us

Choreographed by: Taylor Garcia, Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Valentina Casanova, Nina Dans, Taylor Feito, Sascha Fox, Ella Garcia, Ana Giraldez, Isabella Gonzalez, Karter Sewell, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu, Lucy Wilson, Julianna Xydas, Valeria Younes

Mother

Choreographed by: Taylor Garcia & Nadia Rangel

Dancers: Stella Bussert,, Samantha Cejas, Eugenia Cespedes, Demi Delgado, Violeta Fonte, Fiona Formoso, Maya Freitas, Renata Lagos, Natalia Marin, Emilia Marquez, Sophia Pino, Valentina Sanchez, Ivana Urdaneta, Brianna Victor, Zoe Viteri

Dirty South

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Martina Aguirre, Natalia Andrade, Camila Blaschke, Victoria Bussert, Valentina Casanova, Jade Cimring, Martina Duran, Lexi Gomez, Siena Hernandez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Emma Martinez, Peggy Oliveras, Adrian Rodriguez, Camila Salinas, Mia Vazquez, Lucy Wilson

Made of Stone

Choreographed by: Ashley Perez

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Taylor Feito, Ella Garcia, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu, Valeria Younes

Choreographed by: Natalie Gonzalez & Nadia Rangel

Love Don’t Cost

A Thing

Dancers: Gabriella Di Mauro, Gabriela Morales, Kiara Paredes, Elena Riviere, Lola Suarez, Gabriella Tarafa, Nalia Viau

Pump It

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe Dancers: Anna Daniela Acosta, Mica Algaze, Victoria Bussert, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella

Cordo, Viviana Foster, Liliana Gonzalez, Valeria Gonzalez, Valentina Imery, Elizabeth Llanes, Peggy Oliveras, Anabella Pinate, Amelia Portas, Sienna Simmons, Grayson Sims, Penelope Stark

Run That Race

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Rumi Bolton, Camila Cherchi, Marcela Cherchi, Marcella Gallina, Amaya Isaias, Ruby Jaramillo, Noel Kaneku, Sara Nunez, Amaia Stark Quiet Uptown

Choreographed by: Casey Ruiz

Graduating Senior Company Dancer: Isabel Suarez

Lola

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Martina Aguirre, Camila Blaschke, Victoria Bussert, Martina Duran, Valentina Imery, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Grayson Sims, Mia Vazquez, Lucy Wilson

Rainbows

Choreographed by: Francesca Arenas & Melody Hernandez

Dancers: Ayana Banulescu, Emerson Borges, Fleta Bray, Nia Sol Calvo, Eugenia Cespedes, Ava De la Mata, Demi Delgado, Siena Dominguez, Celine Gonzalez, Evangeline Mastro, Rosalind Nankervis, Minka Odess, Gianna Perez, Vienna Riera, Audrey Vega

Welcome Home

Choreographed by: Casey Ruiz

Dancers: Mica Algaze, Victoria Bussert, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella Cordo, Chloe Drexler, Liliana Gonzalez, Anabella Hevia, Grayson Sims, Penelope Stark

Be Italian

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Martina Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Gabriela Blanch, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Jade Cimring, Nina Dans, Taylor Feito, Sascha Fox, Ella Garcia, Ana Giraldez, Isabella Gonzalez, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu, Julianna Xydas

INTERMISSION

New York

Choreographed by: Nadia Rangel & Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Gabriela Blanch, Ella Garcia, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Karter Sewell, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu

Me Too

Choreographed by: Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Olivia Britell, Stella Bussert, Eugenia Cespedes, Liliana Diquez, Orly Feldman, Ava Friedman, Harper Friedman, Kaila Gardino, Allegra Isaias, Hayden Kaplan, Bella Lopez, Camila Nicolas, Christina Nolte, Minka Odess, Sable Otero, Scarlett Spiegel, Sloane Spiegel, Amaia Stark, Raﬀaella Talone, Camila del Mar, Cameron Schimel

Can’t Go On Without You

Choreographed by: Ashley Perez

Dancers: Martina Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Camila Blaschke, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Jade Cimring, Taylor Feito, Sascha Fox, Ella Garcia, Ana Giraldez, Isabella Gonzalez, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu, Julianna Xydas

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Choreographed by: Natalie Gonzalez

Dancers: Ellie Bolduc, Harper Byrne, Vera Byrne, Silva Cartaya, Ana Gabriela Diaz, Macie Epstein, Cleo Green, Victoria Levy, Victoria Romero, Angelica Sclocchi, Emma Staskin, Marlee Stone, Amelia Sullivan, Nara Woll On Ships Over Seas

Choreographed by: Casey Ruiz

Dancers: Natalia Andrade, Victoria Bussert, Valentina Casanova, Martina Duran, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Grayson Sims

Romeo & Juliet

Choreographed by: Francesca Arenas & Melody Hernandez

Dancers: Milana Alfonso, Chloe Alvarez, Elena Banulescu, Elle Feenane, Maya Freitas, Lexi Gomez, Valeria Gonzalez, Soﬁ Guilliod, Olivia Morgan, Sophia Navarro, Maya pattabhiraman, Camila Salinas, Nalia Viau

The Garden

Choreographed by: Nadia Rangel & Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Mica Algaze, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella Cordo, Chloe Drexler, Sara Flores, Liliana Gonzalez, Anabella Hevia, Grayson Sims

Ballerino

Choreographed by: Ashley Perez

Dancers: Valentina Casanova, Nina Dans, Soﬁa Di Mauro, Taylor Feito, Ella Garcia, Isabel Suarez, Lili Veziroglu, Valeria Younes

Choreographed by: Francesca Arenas, Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Mica Algaze, Natalia Andrade, Victoria Bussert, Lexi Gomez, Valeria Gonzalez, Valentina Imery, Emma Martinez, Peggy Oliveras, Anabella Pinate, Adrian Rodriguez, Camila Salinas, Valeria Salinas, Karter Sewell, Mia Vazquez

Boyband

Choreographed by: Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Mia Ceballos De la Torre, Michaela Duran, Ariana Echavarria, Chiara Franco, Noa Gozlan, Estelle Gross, Adia Lukan, Emilia Martirena, Gabriela Morales, Noemi Mourral, Maya Pattabhiraman, Kiara Paredes, Sophie Proman, Yahvi Raj, Hannah Ramirez, Alexa Schumacher, Lola Suarez, Ivana Urdaneta, Mila Vadala, Kayley Zinn

Choreographed by: Taylor Garcia, Melody Hernandez & Nadia Rangel

Dancers: Mia Balson, Ayana Banulescu, Stella Bussert, Taylor Carpio, Demi Delgado, Celine Gonzalez, Charlee Hernandez, Hayden Kaplan, Bella Lopez, Minka Odess, Sophia Pino, Vienna Riera, Cameron Schimel, Marlee Stone,

Another Love

Choreographed by: Ashley Perez

Dancers: Camila Blaschke, Victoria Bussert, Martina Duran, Valentina Imery, Peggy Oliveras, Daniella Perez, Karter Sewell, Grayson Sims, Valeria Younes

Get Up

Choreographed by: Nayssa Vorbe

Dancers: Isadora Almeida, Samantha Cejas, Soﬁa Concha, Mary Centeno, Allison Diaz, Annie Deutch, Mariana Duque Estrada, Lara Fuente, Maya Freitas, Emilia Gonzalez, Brooke Gruber, Natalia Marin, Tess McElvanna, Emilia Marquez, Ella Martinez, Olivia Morgan, Noemi Mourral, Kinsley Otero, Andreina Perez-Lago, Daniela Perez-Lago, Ezgi Richmond, Milena Roizard, Valentina Sanchez, Eva Sartor, Allyson Umana, Ivana Urdaneta, Clarissa Vernet, Olivia Visuella, Brianna Victor, Salima Wirk

Reminisce

Choreographed by: Samuel Fine

Happy

Survive

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Camila Blaschke, Valentina Casanova, Soﬁa Di Mauro, Taylor Feito, Ella Garcia, Makayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Karter Sewell, Lili Veziroglu

Somewhere Only We Know

Choreographed by: Taylor Garcia, Natalie Gonzalez & Nadia Rangel

Dancers: Elena Bănulescu, Soﬁa Cerda, Soﬁ Guilliod, Estelle Gross, Maria Martin, Emilia Martirena, Gabriela Morales, Sophia Navarro, Maya Pattabhiraman, Sophie Proman, Olivia Sanchez, Alexa Schumacher, Lola Suarez, Halo Tucker, Mila Vadala, Nalia Viau, Chiara Wagner

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz

Dancers: Anna Daniela Acosta, Dominique Algaze, Mica Algaze, Victoria Bussert, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella Cordo, Chloe Drexler, Sara Flores, Viviana Foster, Liliana Gonzalez, Valeria Gonzalez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Peggy Oliveras, Grayson Sims, Penelope Stark

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz & Nayssa Vorbe

Choreographed by: Ashley Ruiz

Graduating Senior Company Dancer: Ella Garcia

Dancers: Alexa Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Gabriela Blanch, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Nina Dans, Taylor Feito, Sascha Fox, Ana Giraldez, Isabella Gonzalez, Ma’Kayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Valeria Salinas, Karter Sewell, Lili Veziroglu, Lucy Wilson, Julianna Xydas, Valeria Younes Rich Girl Love Lost Dutty Paul

Choreographed by: Nadia Rangel Dancers: Amanda Arreaza, Eugenia Cespedes, Carla Ender, Maya Freitas, Carolina Ginman, Celine Gonzalez, Charlee Hernandez, Victoria Levy, Emma Maranges, Andreina Perez-Lago, Daniela Perez-Lago, Minka Odess, Camila del Mar, Daniella Salinas, Cristina Sosa, Ivanna Urdaneta

Elliot

Choreographed by: Nadia Rangel

Dancers: Chloe Alvarez, Elena Banulescu, Georgia Black, Eva Candela, Gabriella Di Mauro, Yara Dupervil, Soﬁ Guilliod, Hannah Ramirez, Elena Riviere, Halo Tucker, Nalia Viau, Chiara Wagner

Choreographed by: Rachel Leon

Dancers: Anna Daniela Acosta Casas, Alexa Aguirre, Martina Aguirre, Milana Alfonso, Dominique Algaze, Micaela Algaze, Natalia Andrade, Gabriela Blanch, Camila Blaschke, Carolina Busoli, Soﬁa Busoli, Victoria Bussert, Valentina Casanova, Clementina Cespedes,

Missy

Celebration

River Deep

Jade Cimring, Gabriella Cordo, Nina Dans , Soﬁa Di Mauro, Chloe Drexler, Martina Duran, Taylor Feito, Sara Zoe Flores, Viviana Foster, Sascha Fox, Ella Garcia, Ana Beatriz Giraldez, Lexi Gomez, Isabella Gonzalez, Liliana Gonzalez, Valeria Gonzalez, Siena Hernandez, Anabella Hevia, Valentina Imery, Ma’Kayla Lewis , Elizabeth Llanes, Emma Martinez, Peggy Oliveras, Daniella Perez, Anabella Pinate, Ashlen Requenez , Adrian Rodriguez, Camila Salinas, Valeria Salinas, Karter Sewell , Sienna Simmons, Grayson Sims, Penelope Stark, Isabel Suarez , Mia Vazquez, Lili Veziroglu, Lucy Cristina Wilson , Julianna Xydas, Valeria Younes

Finale———

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