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BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DANCE CONSERVATORY Proudly Presents

APRIL 11, 2025 7 PM APRIL 12, 2025 2 PM & 7 PM CENTER FOR THE ARTS | MARGARET A. WEBB THEATRE GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER

AMALIA VIVIANA BASANTA HERNANDEZ, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MEXICO

Dear Friends & Families, It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2024-2025 performance season at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)! I am so honored to introduce this year’s amazing lineup of student performances and events.

This school year marks an exceptional milestone, as OCSA has now resided and flourished in the city of Santa Ana for 25 years! Over the past quarter of a century, the OCSA campus in Santa Ana has seen countless performances and served as the launching pad for thousands of dreams. Our campus has also provided a home away from home for students (and staff!) from Santa Ana and beyond. I cannot wait to see how our legacy within Santa Ana continues to grow and evolve.

As we open yet another exciting chapter in the history of the school, I would like to give a warm welcome to our new Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Gregory Endelman. Not only does he bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, but he is also a great and caring human being who is ready to do what it takes to help our school be the best it can be for our students and staff.

I am looking forward to partnering with Dr. Endelman, along with our esteemed administrators, faculty, and staff, to take OCSA into this next chapter!

At this time, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our 2024-2025 corporate season sponsors, Pendry Newport Beach, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Boot Barn, and Yamaha, as well as to our Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, Emeritus Board, President’s Circle, and Encore members. The continued success of OCSA’s mission would not be possible without their support, leadership, and vision.

Finally, I must acknowledge our parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff, members of the local community, and most importantly, our student artists.

Our students are the inspiration and driving force behind what we do every single day.

I am thrilled to have you join me in celebrating another impressive performance season.

Please enjoy all of the magic OCSA has to offer!

With gratitude,

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WELCOME Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters, It is with immense joy and gratitude that we welcome you to our Ballet Folklórico Conservatory concert, Cielo, Mar y Tierra—a celebration of movement, music, and the deep cultural roots that connect us to Mexico’s vibrant traditions.

Tonight, our talented students take the stage to showcase not only the rich and colorful heritage of Mexican folkloric dance but also their versatility in flamenco, modern, and contemporary dance. Through these diverse styles, they honor the rhythms of the past while embracing the artistry of the present, creating a breathtaking fusion of tradition and innovation.

This extraordinary performance would not be possible without the unwavering support of our generous donors, sponsors, and parents. Your contributions and encouragement provide our dancers with the opportunity to grow, refine their craft, and bring these incredible dance suites to life. Because of you, they have the platform to preserve tradition, explore new creative expressions, and share their passion with the world.

It is through your support that our students had the opportunity to work with Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez, Director of Ballet Folklórico de Mexico earlier this year. These connections are inspiring and help our students understand not just the art form, but the importance of keeping these traditions alive.

Thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in our students, and for helping us keep this cultural legacy alive. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the magic of Cielo, Mar y Tierra and celebrate with us the beauty of dance in all its forms!

With heartfelt appreciation.

Marlene Peña-Marin

PROGRAM

Orange County School of the Arts BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DANCE CONSERVATORY presents

Jaranas Yucatecas

La Tierra Prestada

Mexticita Nicte Ha Timbalero Mimi Gines Reyna Grisel

Tangos de la Sultana Sevillanas Farruca Alegrias de Cadiz

Guanajuato Colonial Los Barreteros Jarabe Gatuno

Los Ritmos Neoleoneses El Romi Monterrey de Mis Amores Los Jacalitos Blanca Nelly Pajaro Campana

Among the Clouds Nuestra Tierra INTERMISSION

Boda en la Huasteca Xontolero Xochipitzahuatl La Petenera La Prietita Clara La Calavera Cielito Lindo La Huazanga

¡Viva Jalisco!

Cancion Vaquera La Negra El Jalisciense El Tranchete El Jarabe Tapatio

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ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ HERRERA 1967 - 2025 Descanse en Paz Maestro The Ballet Folklórico Conservatory of the Orange County School of the Arts is dedicating this weekend’s performances to our beloved maestro Alejandro Gonzalez Herrera, Director Artística de La Compañía Titular de Danza Folklórica de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. We had the honor of working with maestro Herrera in September of 2017 where he mounted our Nuevo Leon suite which is remounted for this production. He unconditionally gave his knowledge and passion of the dances of Nuevo León to many students over his tenure as a teacher and director. Always kind and willing to support in any way possible. His resume is a long list of concerts, tours, and more workshops than one can imagine where he instructed dancers from all over the world. One of the most humblest individuals that will be extremely missed in the folklórico world of dance.

May you live on in every dancer you have touched maestro.

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DANCE CONSERVATORY

Director: Marlene Peña-Marin FACULTY Chelsea Asman - Modern Anne Elise Garrison – Choreography Composition and Contemporary Mercedes Ibarra – Flamenco Sarah Burke – Classical Ballet Lilia Muñiz – Folklórico Repertory Madeline Peña – Folklórico Repertory and Technique Ismael Murillo – History of Folklórico Dance *** JUNIOR CONSERVATORY STUDENTS 7th Grade Ella Bustillos, David Godinez, Olivia Herrera, Ashlynn Lozano, Atticus Martinez, Karen Martinez, Alan Parra, Kara Pineda, George Rivera, Alyssa Sarinana, Alexander Servin 8th Grade Anik Alcaraz, Isabella Arias, Sabrina Durazo, Bansari Martinez, Leah Martinez, Sasha Ortega-Fosado, Victoria Quintero, Briana Salgado

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SENIOR CONSERVATORY STUDENTS 9th Grade Jazmin Aldana, Gisselle Ayala, Clare Bodnar, Sophia Dueñas, Kallista Morones, Manuel Muñoz, Lizbeth Soria, Valerie Umanzor 10th Grade Allison Carballera, Victoria Chavez, Melinda Franco, Nathan Pineda, Valerie Tepayotl 11th Grade Angel Alarcon, Jimena Alcocer, Julian Aldana, Jesus Alvarez, Alexa Campos, Maya Cantoran, Fabian Elias, Vanessa Eulloqui, Jade Fernandez Rolon, Vivian Hernandez Gramajo, Hannah Iribe, Ema Lopez, Anais Martinez, Adriana Perez, Arianna Ramirez, Itzel Ramirez, Maya Ramirez, Alexa Salazar, Emery Slominski, Landyn Slominski 12th Grade Emily Alvarez, Delilah Brito, Yoali Garcia Neri, Isabella Guzman, Amy Herrera, Karina Lariz, Carlos Lozano, Andrea Martinez, Nicole Martinez, Christina Melgoza, Isaac Nuñez, Brad Olivarez, Anabella Paik, Kimberly Rojas, Sophia Sigala *** GUEST PERFORMERS Martin Cisneros (Relámpago del Cielo) Michael Gomez (Alumni BF 2014) Jose Rea III (Alumni BF 2018)

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PARENT ARTS COUNCIL Angie Avila Adriana Benitez Wendy Bodnar Alma Brito Maria Hernandez Veronica Herrera Rosie Lopez Melissa Merrill TECH CREW Production Manager – Eric Hamme Production Stage Manager – Monserrat Castillo* Stage Manager – Leah Gilbey* Lighting Designer Assistant Lighting Designer – Isabel Giraldo* Followspot – Hayden Ficht* Audio Technician – Javier Piñon Assistant Audio Technician – Brandon Moore* Lead Deck – Katie Michel Deck Crew – Zarai Cerero* Costume Crew – Brooke Morris* & Miriam Sundukovskiy* *Production and Design Students Box Office Coordinators: Alexi McGinness, Alyssa Felix Garcia, Nichole Smith

PROGRAM NOTES

Jaranas Yucatecas Choreography by Lilia Muñiz and Madeline Peña Yucatan’s folklórico culture, a vibrant blend of indigenous, Mayan and Spanish traditions, is particularly evident in its music, dance, and clothing. The Jarana is a distinct style of music and dance with a history dating back at least two centuries, blending indigenous and Spanish influences, as well as Cuban and African elements. The traditional Jarana dance is typically performed in pairs, with the intricate footwork being the same for both women and men. The women adorned in their beautiful ternos clearly show the syncretism between the Spanish influence through the embroidery, and the indigenous huipil style of dress. The vaqueria is a popular festivity, organized by landowners to thank their hired hands after the cattle branding, where the Jarana is traditionally performed.

The music is often played by an orchestra with prominent instruments like clarinet and saxophone, and the music is a blend of Spanish folklore with pentaphonic sounds of Mayan music, and Afro-Caribbean guaracha style.

Guanajuato Colonial Choreography by Lilia Muñiz Dance was of great importance during the colonial period, as it was the form used by the friars to catechize. In the last two centuries of colonial life, a mestizo music and dance tradition inevitably developed, blending European forms—not only Spanish, but also those from many other countries with which, through Spain or directly, there was some contact. This country’s new artistic expression achieved its definitive consolidation in the 18th century. When the “son” appeared in the early 18th century—applying this name to popular songs and dances—the mestizo sensibility, the basis of all aspects of Mexican nationality, was already represented in music and dance.

Los Ritmos Neoleoneses Choreography by Lilia Muñiz and Madeline Peña Nuevo León folk dance reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage, blending indigenous traditions with influences from Spanish colonial and European styles, with many dances and songs emerging in the 20th century. European dances like the polka and schottische, along with musical instruments like the accordion found their way into the region, influencing the music and dance styles. The dances of this state, particularly in the northeastern region, feature lively dances like the polka, shotis, redova, and local huapangos, influenced by German, Polish, and Czechoslovakian traditions.

PROGRAM NOTES

Among the Clouds Choreography by Anne Elise Garrison This piece is inspired by the physical explorations that might take place if given the opportunity to explore a world among the clouds. Movement generated through inspired vocabulary, student creativity, and contemporary techniques, dancers will transport you into a world of peaceful fog, elegant stratus swirls, and powerful thunderstorms.

Nuestra Tierra Choreography by Chelsea Asman This piece is inspired by the stories shared by students in both Modern I and Modern II describing their families’ journeys to the United States and their thoughts and feelings around current events involving deportation. Students brainstormed words they associated with immigration. These words were the catalyst for the movement of the dance and can be seen woven throughout the piece. The words included are hope, running, crossing the border, sacrifice, family, wall, American dream, fear, community, separation, discrimination, opportunity, and journey.

La Tierra Prestada Choreography by Mercedes Ibarra Flamenco, which is from the region of southern Spain called Andalucía, is a few hundred years old, but it has roots that go back about 1,000 years to the northwest region of India.

This is where the Romani people, the creators and keepers of Flamenco, originated. Over the next few hundred years, the Romani, who were often attempting to escape slavery and persecution, traveled through Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, crossing both land and water, until some arrived in Spain. Along the way, the Romani paid close attention to the music and dance of all the places they passed through and took what they liked and mixed it with their own to create something new.

The title of this Flamenco section comes from the title of a book by Patrick Jasper Lee called, We Borrow the Earth: An Intimate Portrait of the Gypsy Folk Tradition and Culture.

In it, Lee talks about how the Romani were commonly known as “Children of the Earth,” or “Children of the Air,” because of their nomadic existence. As you can see, the show’s title, Cielo, Mar, y Tierra, perfectly encapsulates this history of the Romani and Flamenco.

This section begins with Tangos de la Sultana, a song and dance that harkens back to the time Andalucía was under Moorish rule as well as the time the Romani traveled through the Middle East. Flamenco Tangos is a rhythm that is often described as “earthy,” due to its more grounded style, perfectly representing “Tierra.” We continue with the Sevillanas, which is an example of an already existing Spanish folk dance that was fused

PROGRAM NOTES

with Flamenco once the Romani arrived in Spain. The Farruca speaks of a black bird taking flight and is therefore the dance representing “Aire.” It also is representative of the Romani who arrived in Spain from the north and spent some time in the region of Galicia. Finally, we end with Alegrías de Cadiz, a style from the Bay of Cadiz, and therefore representative of “Mar.” This is a perfect ending to this section because it is a dance that tells a story with a large range of emotion, including both sadness and joy.

Boda en la Huasteca Choreography by Amalia Hernandez restaged by Viviana Basanta Hernandez, Marlene Peña-Marin, and Madeline Peña In the lush and vibrant landscape of the Huasteca Potosina lies a tradition that transcends time and connects the living with the spirits of their ancestors. Known as Xantolo, a celebration that marks the Day of the Dead festivities. Dancers adorn masks that represent the living and the dead, followed by the danza Xochipitzahuatl, meaning “thin flower” that has a mystical ritual sense in honor of mother earth. The Huapango, a vibrant form of Mexican folk dance and music, are a cornerstone of the traditional Son Huasteco style, particularly prominent in the Huasteca Potosina region that showcase the virtuosity of the dancers’ footwork combined with intricate formations. The extreme landscapes and emotions are reflected in this suite’s story of love and death.

¡Viva Jalisco!

Choreography by Marlene Peña-Marin The traditional sones and jarabes, in addition to those of this generation, have been adapted to a style for presentation to a larger and less intimate audience. The folklore is no longer confined to local celebrations but has reached the level of a serious theatrical art form.

The caporal has been replaced by the charro and the simple campesina by the ranchera with her attractive and colorful dress. But the basic structure and its essence have been preserved. The result continues to be undeniably – Jalisco!

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CHOREOGRAPHER BIOGRAPHIES

AMALIA VIVIANA BASANTA HERNANDEZ GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER Born in Mexico City to teacher Amalia Hernandez and Argentine writer Joaquin Basanta, Viviana began her dance studies at the age of 5, both in traditional Mexican dance and in classical dance. At the age of 13 she joined the National Ballet of Mexico under Maestra Guillermina Bravo where she studied contemporary dance. Later she studied both modern, contemporary, and jazz technique abroad with instructors such as Alvin Nikolai, Murray Louise, Hania Holm, Alvin Ailey, and Hortan Dunham. In 1977 she returned to be part of the Ballet Folklórico de México as a dancer and strengthened the future of the company created by her mother Amalia Hernandez.

In 1979 she was named principal dancer of the company and later Artistic Coordinator. Since then she has carried out some of the research that was essential for the creation of the ballet’s programs such as Mexican Christmas, Sones y Gustos de Guerrero, and Tlaxcala, among others. She has received numerous awards and recognitions both in Mexico and the United States, too numerous to mention.

In 2002 she founded the Amalia Hernandez Dance Academy, ACADEZ in Mexico, and in 2005 she began México en Movimiento contemporary dance company. It should be noted that her choreographic work has gone beyond the borders of Mexico, through the creation and presentation of various staged performances with groups in the US. She works throughout the United States in her sought after workshops sharing the repertoire of the Ballet Folklórico de México. Maestra Hernandez continues to inspire, develop, and teach for the Ballet, as well as contributes and teaches at the school of the famous Ballet whose founder, Maestra Amalia, designated it a training center for folk dancers, and tasked it with the dissemination of Mexican culture through dance, both for the country of Mexico and the entire world.

CHOREOGRAPHER BIOGRAPHIES MARLENE PEÑA-MARIN - DIRECTOR As an artistic director, choreographer, and dancer, Marlene Peña-Marin’s talent is recognized throughout the Mexican folk-dance community. She has studied folklórico dance under numerous renowned directors and choreographers from the United States and Mexico, as well as La Escuela Nacional de Danza Folklórica del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Growing up in the dance studios of Relámapago del Cielo, then a Company performer, Marlene began instructing children in 1987 as part of their Grupo Juvenil program creating new pieces and staging annual concerts. In 2002, Marlene was appointed Director of the newly formed Ballet Foklórico Dance Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts where she developed and implemented the program. In 2003 she was officially appointed Artistic and General Director of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico carrying on the important work of her mother Rosie Peña founder of RDC. In 2013 she was invited to the Disney Resort to help choreograph a new holiday show titled, Disney ¡Viva Navidad! and in 2017, with the anticipation of the release of the Disney/Pixar movie Coco, Marlene was once again invited back to the Disney Resort to help choreograph “A Musical Celebration of Coco’’ where she remounts these shows annually.

Her life’s mission is to give back to the youth in the community that was given to her through folklórico dance, a sense of connection and pride.

CHELSEA ASMAN - MODERN Chelsea Asman is a graduate of the M.F.A. in Dance program at University of California, Irvine. She currently teaches dance at Glendale Community College, and for both the Kinesiology and Theatre & Dance Departments at California State University Dominguez Hills. Mrs. Asman has served as the Mentor Match Coordinator for Everybody Dance LA! since 2018 and is a new member of the Ballet Folklorico Conservatory faculty at Orange County School of the Arts. She has also taught at Loyola Marymount University and Fullerton Community College. Mrs. Asman has performed with many Los Angeles based dance companies including Diavolo Dance Theatre’s Education Company, Method Contemporary Dance Company, Invertigo Dance Theatre, Multiplex Dance, Kairos Dance Company, Jess Harper and Dancers, and Jay Bartley and Dancers. In addition to performing, Chelsea has shown work of her own at CSUDH, Glendale Community College, University of California, Irvine, L.A. Dance Festival, MixMatch Dance Festival, Transient Truths, Invertigo Dance Theatre’s Not Quite Love Stories, and HHII by Nebula Dance Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to dance, Mrs. Asman also has a background in fitness. She holds certifications in Pilates mat, Yoga, Yin Yoga, TRX Suspension Training, and is a certified personal trainer through the National Exercise and Sports Training Association.

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CHOREOGRAPHER BIOGRAPHIES ANNE ELISE GARRISON - CONTEMPORARY Anne Elise Garrison is a performer and teaching artist based in Long Beach, CA. Originally from South Carolina, Anne Elise began her dance training at Augusta West Dance Studio, where she trained in various styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip hop. Before graduating, she had the privilege of traveling with Dancemakers Inc. as an assistant and demonstrator to industry dancers such as Kathryn McCormick, Robert Roldan, and Justin Giles. Anne Elise moved to California in 2018 to earn her undergraduate degree at Chapman University, completing a BFA in Dance Performance and a Minor in Nutrition. Her time in Southern California has led her to dive deeper into the practice of Gaga and Countertechnique and before joining Backhaus Dance, perform for artists such as Ido Tadmor, João Ducci, Kelly McGill, and Mara Hancock. Since becoming an educator in 2022, Anne Elise balances her time as a Backhaus Dance Teaching Artist and Company Member with her time in studios as an instructor for the Dancecapade Ballet Company, Jazz/Contemporary Competitive Dance Team at FOCUS Dance Center, and OCSA’s Ballet Folklorico Conservatory as a Contemporary and Choreography Instructor. She values the time spent with her students as they keep her curious and eager to spread joy through dance education.

MERCEDES IBARRA - FLAMENCO Mercedes Ibarra discovered Flamenco in 1995 at UCLA when choosing a dance class on a whim. In just a year, she became a member of DeLiRitmo Dance Company, under the direction of Liliana de Leon-Torsiello, and then later joined the Gabriela Garza Flamenco Dance Company, performing all around Southern California. In 2005, she moved to Spain where she studied at the world-renowned Centro de Arte Flamenco y Danza Española, Amor de Dios, in Madrid. Also studying with Flamenco masters such as La Truco, David Paniagua, Inmaculada Ortega, Marta Jimenez and Manuel Reyes Maya. While in Madrid, Mercedes also performed at the tablao, El Juglar, in the historic Flamenco district of Lavapiés. After returning from Spain, Mercedes began performing at all the local tablaos in Southern California and continued her studies with Roberto Amaral, Briseyda Zarate, and Linda “La Matadora” Andrade, joining Andrade’s company, Sakai Flamenco, in 2010.

She has also been a regular collaborator with Collage Dance Theater/Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre since 2010. In 2016, Mercedes joined the faculty of the Ballet Folklorico Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts.

In 2019, Mercedes took over as the Artistic Director of Sakai Flamenco and in doing so, became a Teaching Artist for the Los Angeles Music Center, Los Angeles Arts Organization, and College of the Canyons, leading workshops and producing performances in schools and in the community. She has been a member of the International Dance Council at UNESCO since 2014.

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CHOREOGRAPHER BIOGRAPHIES

LILIA MUÑIZ - FOLKLÓRICO Ms. Muñiz was introduced to dance at a very young age and quickly realized it was her passion. She has studied various forms including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Folkórico, which is what she enjoys the most. In 2007 she opened her own dance space and became the director of USA Dance Studio. Ms. Muñiz was a member of Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company for over 10 years, under the direction of Jose Vences. Some of her performance venues include the Ford Amphitheatre, Hollywood Bowl, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. In 2017/2018 she was cast in the holiday show ¡Viva Navidad! at the Disney Resort. She continues to enhance her folklórico knowledge by attending conferences and seminars both in the US and Mexico. In 2019 she was awarded the OCSA Artist Teacher Fellowship to travel to Tepic, Nayarit studying the indigenous and received the fellowship once again in 2023 where she traveled to Yucatan to continue her training. Miss Lili truly enjoys teaching the beautiful and colorful dances of Mexico and wishes to pass on that knowledge for many years.

MADELINE PEÑA - FOLKLÓRICO As a third generation of a family of dancers, Madeline was immersed in folklórico dance at a very young age. She began instruction at age 3 with Relámpago Del Cielo where she is now part of the dance company and an instructor continuing to research and create new pieces. She is a graduate of the Orange County School of the Arts Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory.

Madeline has performed in various venues throughout California and Mexico and has continued her training by attending the Seminario Transnacional de Danza workshops in Mexico to help further her knowledge in folklórico dance.

Madeline has had the privilege of performing in Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Since 2013, as well as “A Musical Celebration of Coco” presented at the Disney Resort. Madeline has returned to her alma mater OCSA as an instructor in the Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory to give back to the community that inspired her. Miss Maddie, as she is known by her students, enjoys sharing her passion and choreographing for the next generation of dancers.

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Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory CONSERVATORY OVERVIEW The Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory offers intensive and specialized training in the art of Mexican folk dance, emphasizing technique, body alignment, control, strength, and style. This program is designed to develop well-rounded dancers with a curriculum that includes folklórico technique and repertoire, classical ballet, modern, contemporary, flamenco, and Spanish folk dance. Students receive professional training from ballet folklórico maestros, guest master artists, and university faculty. Ballet Folklórico Dance students expand their understanding of choreography by learning repertoire from the various states and regions of Mexico and Spain, thereby developing technical strength and artistry while also gaining appreciation for historical and cultural values.

MARLENE PEÑA-MARIN Director, Ballet Folklórico Dance

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory students in grades 9-12 have the unique opportunity to audition for the award-winning performance group Las Estrellas, which is regularly invited to perform at charitable events throughout the community. Upon graduating, all Ballet Folklórico Dance students will have gained the skills and experience needed to audition for professional opportunities and/or attend a four-year university dance program.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Through performances, students are provided the Through performances, students are provided the opportunity to develop their creative abilities and express themselves as dancers and artists. The Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory presents an annual spring concert showcasing repertoire from the entire school year, as well as special choreographed pieces.

Additional performance opportunities include a holidaythemed dinner show, Danzantes Unidos Festival Showcase, a student choreography presentation, various competitions, and Season Finale at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR As an artistic director, choreographer, and dancer, Ms. Marlene Peña-Marin’s talent is recognized throughout the Mexican folk dance community. From an early age she was deeply immersed in the rich traditions of folklórico dance, leading to her training at La Escuela Nacional de Danza Folklórica del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. This exposure ignited a passion for preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of Mexico through dance. She is the founding director of Orange County School of the Arts’ Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory which began in 2002.

In 2003, she was officially appointed as the artistic and general director of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico, where she grew up dancing and eventually teaching, staging concerts, and helping to grow the organization into one of the largest folklórico studios in the region. She continues to study and research the dance form through conferences sponsored by the Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos and the annual Seminario Transnacional de Danza in both the United States and Mexico. In 2013, Ms. Peña-Marin was invited to co-choreographed the holiday show Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at the Disneyland Resort. She returned to the resort in 2017 to co-choreograph A Musical Celebration of Coco, which she remounts annually. Ms. Peña-Marin’s dedication to ensuring the historical and cultural accuracy of the regions she presents is crucial to the success of the groups under her direction.

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President & CEO Teren Shaffer

Director of Productions Eric Hamme

Chief Operations Officer Gregory Endelman, Ed.D.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS Arts & Enterprise Ally Bushman, Director

Principal Michael Ciecek Assistant Principal of Instruction Kimberly Barraza Lyons, Ph.D. Assistant Principal of Student Services Becca Freeland Assistant Principal of Arts Maria Lazarova, D.M.A. Assistant Principal of Student Supervision Abbe Levine Director of Special Services Lauren Reynolds Learning Specialist Shelley Stanphill

Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Daniel Mattos, Chef Director SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet & Contemporary Dance Steven B. Hyde, Director Ballet Folklórico Dance Marlene Peña-Marin, Director Ballroom Dance Robert Porch, Director Commercial Dance Nicole Berger, Director SCHOOL OF FINE & MEDIA ARTS Creative Writing Joshua Wood, Director

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Martin & Cynthia Howard Design & Media Patrick Williams, Director

Vice President of Communications Kelly Andrews

Film & Television Aaron Orullian, Director

Vice President of Development Elizabeth Ton

Integrated Arts Charna Lopez, Director Cassandra Foster, Conservatory Manager

SCHOOL OF MUSIC Classical Voice Ryan Reithmeier, D.M.A., Director Instrumental Music Sarkis Baltaian, D.M.A., Director Pianist Program Strings & Orchestra Program John Reynolds, D.M.A., Director The Garn Family Jazz Studies Program Frederick Fennell Wind Studies Program Nicholaus Yee, D.M.A., Coordinator Strings & Orchestra Program Popular Music Natasha Pasternak, Director SCHOOL OF THEATRE El-Erian Family Acting John Walcutt, Director Donald Amerson, Conservatory Manager Musical Theatre Ryan Miller, Director Amelia Barron, Conservatory Manager Production & Design Kelly Marie Pate, Director

Visual Arts Paige Oden, Director Randy Au, Assistant Director

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Officers Paul Satkin, Chair Gary Humphreys, Secretary

Officers Jason Herthel, Chair Teren Shaffer, President & CEO Jennifer Sternshein, Secretary Michael Laven, Treasurer Hon. Halim Dhanidina (Ret.), Board of Trustees Representative Jennie Johanson-Maya, Vice Chair, Public Relations & Marketing Eoin L. Kreditor, J.D., Vice Chair, Legacy Giving Kimberley Lakes, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Human Capital Christine Walker-Bowman, Vice Chair, Finance

Julia Argyros John Daniels Sandy Segerstrom Daniels Mohamed El-Erian Brad Ellis, J.D. Maria Newkirk Fong John Gates Carol Green Jerry Mandel Michal Mekjian, Jr. James “Walkie” Ray Judy Sabbagh Susan Samueli, Ph.D. Janice Frey Smith Kate St. Clair Russell Stern John Vestri Scott Woolsey

Members Hon. Halim Dhanidina (Ret.) Vincent Foley, Jr. Jessica Herthel

Directors Lisa Argyros Jim Bergman Lisa Brennan Miaad Bushala Bruce E. Chapman Jim Conroy Julia Feldman Lamia Gabal, M.D. Julie Garn Jason Gwin Gillian Hayes, Ph.D. Steven Ho Martin Howard Michael Le, M.D. Lee Runnels Don Steiner

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION

The OCSA Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing financial support to the school.

The Foundation accomplishes this through individual contributions (in addition to families’ annual Conservatory Funding Agreements); membership support and social groups, including Encore; corporate sponsorships; special events; foundation grants; legacy giving; capital campaigns; and community engagement programs and classes.

All Foundation gifts and membership contributions provide invaluable support toward important schoolwide initiatives that directly benefit our talented students.

SEASON SPONSORS Thank you to the following 2024-2025 Season Sponsors:

Thank you to the following 2024-2025 President’s Circle members: Armi and Ron Abiera Cheryl Alderson and Charles Dominguez Courtney and James Banaag Autumn and Frank Bignami Alyson and Alfredo Cartagena Kara and Rob Casola Kathy and William Chang Joy Chao and Jason Lee Arpi and Bobby Charlu Julia and Lewis Cho Gretchen and Jim Conroy Michelle and Tim Danaher Neeti and Sandeep Dang Saranya and Halim Dhanidina Malisa and Kanwal Duggal Julia Feldman and Ryan Malone Sally and Dan Fleet Laura Forbes and Mike Huntley Betsy and Luke Freiler Lamia Gabal and Charlie Wilcoxson

Stacy and Jason Gwin Sameena and Ali Habib Allison and Brian Herman Jason and Jessica Herthel Jennie Johanson-Maya and Sal Maya Karen Kim and Spencer Ho Annu Khemka and Maneesh Goyal Cheryl and Michael Laven Debbie and Bonaparte Liu Sherry and Paul Main Greg McCollum and Jeff Van Hoosear Matt and Diana McCutchen Maeesha Merchant and Gaurav Diwan Jessica Miley and Alejandro Brubaker Tita Nguyen and Michael Le Rose Paguirian-Steiner and Don Steiner Allison and Jim Panetta Amy Parekh and Jay Shah Brad Pivar and Rod Escobedo Ami and Rakesh Puvvada

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Thank you to the following 2024-2025 Encore members: Armi and Ron Abiera Acting Conservatory Mom Anonymous Justin Aragon and Laura Boysen-Aragon Ms. Jyothi Atluri The Bailey Family James and Courtney Banaag Edgar and Julie Barajas Team Bignami The Bittel Family Ronald and Dawne Both Lisa and Jack Brennan Christe Bruderlin The Bullock Family Dr. Alyson and Alfredo Cartagena The Casola Family Kathy and William Chang Joy Chao and Jason Lee Arpi and Bobby Charlu Tim and Rita Chen Julia and Lewis Cho Vincent and Karla Chung Cogswell Design Inc. Dr. Gretchen and Mr. James Conroy Kristy Crownover CV Programs The Dale Family Tim and Michelle Danaher Neeti and Sandeep Dang Ramit and Rakhi Dayal The Deutschman Family The Dhanidina Family Joe and Jessica DiPenta DM The Dominguez Family Isabel Dong Kyle and Courtney Duff Malisa and Kanwal Duggal The Elder Family Dr. & Mrs. Gregory and Lisa Endelman The Engle Family Julia Feldman and Ryan Malone Sally and Dan Fleet Laura Forbes and Mike Huntley Luke and Betsy Freiler Lamia Gabal and Charlie Wilcoxson Kim Gangnes Byron and Raquel Gillen The Goodemote Family The Gourley Family

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The goal of Students First: A Capital Campaign is to create an enhanced campus environment that will benefit the entire OCSA community.

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who have donated in support of this transformational campaign: Acting Conservatory Families, Class of 2025 Anonymous Julia and George Argyros Lisa Argyros Albert and Miaad Bushala The Cha Family Dr. Gretchen and Mr. James Conroy The DeVoe Family DevTo Support Foundation The Dhanidina Family The Dirk Family El-Erian Family Foundation Roberta Estrin Farmers & Merchants Bank The Garn Family The Harold Struck Charitable Fund Shelley and Steven Ho The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation Martin and Cynthia Howard / Howard CDM Chinyee and Dr. J. Andrew Keyoung N&D Kim Family Tina and Eoin Kreditor / Cleo A Bluth Charitable Foundation Dr. Kimberley Lakes and Dr. James Kay Cheryl and Michael Laven Hsueh Chun Lo The Malone Family Jennifer and Paul Meyhoefer Mrs. Tita Nguyen, Esq. and Dr. Michael Le Ryan and Jin O’Grady The Park Family Debbie and Joe Rogoff Samueli Foundation Anna Schlotzhauer and Jim Bergman Karen Smith and Jay Jerrier The Sternshein Family The Tioleco-Cheng Malabarba Family Ryan and Nicole Warne-McGraw The Wegner Family Michelle and Gary Yoshino

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OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, IMPACT, AND INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTIST-SCHOLARS CREATE ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES The Hearts for the Arts campaign provides additional support for arts conservatory needs beyond each conservatory’s annual budget. Donations help to fund special equipment and supplies, performances, field trips, and other arts enrichment opportunities for our talented OCSA students.

HELP STUDENTS IN NEED The Artist Scholar Sponsorship Program supports economically disadvantaged students who attend OCSA. Donations help to fund the arts conservatory portion of their school day and ensure they have access to the full OCSA experience, including yearbooks, technology, school supplies, and more.

PROVIDE GUEST ARTIST EXPERIENCES The Master Artist Series supports high-profile visiting artists who create meaningful experiences for our student artists. Donations help to bring master artists and industry leaders to OCSA’s campus to share their career stories and expertise with students through residencies, master classes, lectures, and performances.

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