Welcome
2024 Annual showcase
Welcome to our 14th annual showcase. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you 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.
It has been an honor to teach these amazing children that we know and love! It is with great appreciation that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for trusting us and choosing LDDF as their dance studio, home away from home.
2023-2024 LDDF COMPANY DANCERS
Clementina Cespedes
Viviana Foster
Siena Simmons
Mini Dancer
Liliana Gonzalez Mini Dancer
Penelope Stark Mini Dancer
Mini Dancer
Mini Dancer
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
Class of 2024
Isabel Suarez
Sofia Busoli
Carolina Busoli
Ella Garcia
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.
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
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 ThingDancers: 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
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Choreographed by: Nadia Rangel & Ashley Ruiz N Y k
The Garden
Choreographed by: Samuel Fine
Dancers: Mica Algaze, Clementina Cespedes, Gabriella Cordo, Chloe Drexler, Sara Flores, Liliana Gonzalez, Anabella Hevia, Grayson Sims Brianna Victor, Salima Wirk ReminisceDancers: Alexa Aguirre, Camila Blaschke, Valentina Casanova, Sofia Di Mauro, Taylor Feito, Ella Garcia, Makayla Lewis, Daniella Perez, Karter Sewell, Lili Veziroglu
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,
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
