Northwood High School H A R R Y A . P U T T A U D I T O R I U M

Friday, February 24, 20177:00 P.M.

(snow date Monday, February 27, 2017)

Third Annual MCPS

Dance Showcase

VISIONWe inspire learning by providing the greatest public education to each and every student.

MISSIONEvery student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social emotional skills to be successful in college and career.

CORE PURPOSEPrepare all students to thrive in their future.

CORE VALUESLearning Relationships Respect Excellence Equity

Board of Education

Mr. Michael A. DursoPresident

Dr. Judith R. DoccaVice President

Ms. Jeanette E. Dixon

Mrs. Shebra L. Evans

Mrs. Patricia B. O’Neill

Ms. Jill Ortman-Fouse

Mrs. Rebecca K. Smondrowski

Mr. Eric L. GuerciStudent Member

School Administration

Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.Superintendent of Schools

Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.Chief Academic Officer

Kimberly A. Statham, Ph.D.Deputy Superintendent of School Support and Improvement

Andrew M. Zuckerman, Ed.D.Chief Operating Officer

850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850 www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n tThe Montgomery County Dance Showcase is designed to—• SUPPORT and STRENGTHEN dance programs across the district, • EXPOSE students to other dancers and educators, • BROADEN students’ experiences by providing exceptional master classes • FOSTER excellence in dance as a fine art, and • CREATE a learning community for both students and teachers.

Welcome & IntroductionsLINDA ADAMS

Supervisor, Fine Arts

KEN SKRZESZCoordinator of Fine Arts, Maryland Department of Education

Master of CeremoniesSARAH NEUBOLD

Content Specialist, Fine Arts

Performing Middle SchoolsA. MARIO LOIEDERMAN

Tiffany Alastanos and Jenna Mercurio

SILVER SPRING INTERNATIONALAngie Searles Thompson

WHITE OAKChristal Yanez

Performing High SchoolsALBERT EINSTEINTricia Gooley-Rarick

JOHN F. KENNEDYErin Nickel

COL. ZADOK MAGRUDERBayardo Martinez Cruz

NORTHWOODHolly Jones, Meredith Lazzaro, and Corinne Luetje

THOMAS S. WOOTTONMichelle DeLeo

Program

Rise Up White Oak MSThis dance is about rising above any challenge or circumstance. It teaches about the power of perseverance.

Instructor: Christal YanezChoreographers: Christal Yanez and WOMS Dance Club studentsMusic: I Will Rise Up, by Andra DayDancers: Ryann Alie, Umu Bah, Bilksu Barrie, Jehni Brown, Victoria Caplan, Yitzel Cobham, Roberta Cyril, Jameelah Demissy-Elango, Mara Dobbins, Carolina Hernandez, Dejonay Isaacs, Stella Magana-Hughes, Glory Mallya, Naim Membrane, Isabella Sauro.

Undulation Silver Spring International Middle SchoolThere is nothing like a beat that makes you want to move and shed your inhibitions! In Undulation the dancers combine a ripple of African, Latin, and Jazz dance techniques to express their love of dance.

Instructor: Angelic Searles-ThompsonChoreographers: Angelic Searles-Thompson and DancersMusic: Calabria 2008, by Enur, featuring NatasjaDancers: Taylor Anaba, Ashley Barrera Argueta, Jade Cuevas, Maribella Duarte, Jissel Estrada, Guadalupe Guzman Servellon, Onyinye Ike, Naydelin Mendoza Del Cid, Mackenzie Nettleton, Karina Nolasco-Orellana, Vanessa Portillo, Ashley Ramirez, Ana Eve Rubin, Lorelei Stumphauzer, Djenebou Traore, Fatou Traore, Cameron Williams, Ti’yahn Williams-Giles.

Hunger of the PineKennedy High SchoolThe title of this piece has a dual meaning. Pining means to yearn deeply, long, and painfully over a loss or hope and it also can refer to a type of tree. The seeds of our past have been planted in every one of us, so how does that affect the way we grow? How can we use the rooted past that has been sewn to reach toward new heights of the future? What are we still pining for? What strength do we have? Where are we still faltering? What harvest will the doings of our past continue to bare?

Instructor: Erin NickelChoreographers: Erin Nickel and dancersMusic: Hunger of the Pine, by alt-J Dancers: Anna Brobbey-Mensah, Faith Cooper, Saphire Davis, Racquel James, Ndeye T. Mbengue, Tatiana Rubio, Axelle Wouappi, Willye-Mai F. Yoboue.

The MCPS Dance Showcase Spotlights dance education

in Montgomery County Public Schools

Finding HopeA. Mario Loiederman Junior Dance CompanyIn a world where there are many sad and tragic events happening, it is important to also look for the positive moments that keep us moving forward. Using light and flowing movements, the dancers set out to help you channel that positivity in Finding Hope.

Instructor and Choreographer: Tiffany AlastanosMusic: Sort Of, by Ingrid Michaelson Dancers: Chloe Baker, Gregg Boyle, Amaya Cummings, Sanjah Daley, Ariana Ferrara, Diana Gomez-Sanchez, Aribya Henries, Dagmawit Kebede, Anaya McEachern Medley, Victoria Porras, Gabriela Quinteros, Frances Roman, Diana Ruiz, Jazzmen Shepherd, Willow Singley, Izabel Waluszko, Taylor Wilbon.

Exhale Northwood High School Advanced DanceExhale is a sophisticated, spirited jazz piece. The music was the inspiration that leads to the final product. Inhale Exhale is a slower, sassy type of song; and we knew it was the perfect fit for our ensemble.

Instructor: Corinne LuetjeChoreographers: Corinne Luetje and Jamaal Bowman, studentMusic: Inhale Exhale, by NAODancers: Andrea Antezana, Rifa Ariella, Autumn Bell, Jamaal Bowman, Danielle Burman, Emily Galdamez, Simone Hill, Mikaela Lee, Jocelyn Lopez, Jordan Manzon, Alajah Mickens, Aminah Moody, Ashley Murray, Celeste Puente, Veronica Soriano Lara, Bianca Turcios Reyes, Tatiana Vanegas, Jaline Vasquez Cruz, JoHannah Yankey.

Ascending Albert Einstein High SchoolThis piece is about learning to process and conquer our individual fears, hopes, emotions, and dreams in order to reach our goals. We worked with the synonyms for rising, climbing, and ascension to create our choreography. We also explored the concepts of creating human ladders and how, in the end, we all need some help and guidance along our journey.

Instructor: Tricia Gooley-RarickChoreographers: Tricia Gooley-Rarick and dancersMusic: The Ladder, by Paula ColeDancers: Kelly Amaya, Lillie Anderson, Gabbie Booher, Kiara Campbell, Clara Corbett, Bianca Dominguez, Samantha Foreman, Monika Fuentes-Delarosa, Alexa Garcia, Ella Glass, Sydney Goldston, Caroline Grace, Brandon Grant-Olivares, Claire Haeberle, Derek Matamoros, Mayah Mbangah, Ruth Mehari, Kokeb Mekonnen, Megan Miller, Angelica Moreno Garcia, Destiny Moss, Kamara Nandram, Kelly Santos, Eileen Soeu, Brenda Sorto, Pritha Williamson.

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

The MCPS Dance Showcase Spotlights dance education

in Montgomery County Public Schools

Program (continued)

Beautiful ScarsSilver Spring International Middle SchoolThis dance is about accepting yourself just the way you are. It teaches you that you don’t have to change yourself to be beautiful.

Instructor: Angelic Searles-ThompsonChoreographers: Angelic Searles-Thompson and studentsMusic: Scars to Your Beautiful, by Alessia CaraDancers: Noa Boyd, Jalue Fayad, Francisca Kimbembe, Anhvi Le, Emily Matamoros, Logan McClees, Morgan O’Connell, Johana Olivar, Senys Ramirez-Cisneros, Dawn Siegall, Gemma Volz, Abigail Wilson, Lilia Wong, Karla Zelaya.

Strength in NumbersThomas S. Wootton High SchoolThis piece depicts the battle to overcome obstacles. Doing this alone can be a strenuous, disheartening feat; however, with the help of friends, it can be conquered.

Instructor: Michelle DeLeoChoreographer: Lauren Waugh, Dance Student InternMusic: Midnight, by Coldplay (Tiesto Remix)Dancers: Hana Abd El-Shefy, Sarah Choi, Cheryl Goodman, Nicole Delgado, Katherine Hoyle, Julia Li, Amelia Lieske, Vicky Mei, Kavya Mishra, Ursella Ndong Mangue, Charlotte Rappoport, Leah Russell, Jasmine Sanchez, Soodeh Saneel, Julia Singh, Anna Sohn, Sarah Song.

Body LoveCol. Zadok Magruder High SchoolThis piece is dedicated to girls and women around the world! It was inspired by the confidence gained when you finally realize your own beauty and become comfortable in your own skin.

Instructor and Choreographer: Bayardo Martinez CruzMusic: I Know Girls (Body Love), by Mary LambertDancers: Scarlet Barahona, Jennifer Esperanza, Katherine Flores, Andrea Galdamez, Kelly Giraldo, Paola Liriano, Dulce Nettey, Ikram Salomon.

Cracks in the FoundationA. Mario Loiederman Middle School Senior Dance CompanyWe cannot live without water. It is powerful and beautiful, destructive and consuming. A flood starts like any other storm. A few raindrops become a drizzle which leads to a downpour. Water erodes, shapes, and washes away anything in its path. The overwhelming and inescapable feeling from a flood only subsides when people work together, help each other, and rebuild.

Instructor and Choreographer: Jenna MercurioMusic: Muddy Waters, by Laura PergolizziDancers: Kennedy Adams, Logan Byrd, Cassidy Cowan-Harrison, Hellen De Oliveira, Reid Duran, Dana Garner, Amani Hall, Morgan Hemby, Mariah Navarrete, Mitchell Ngwenya, Stellamaris Orellana, Anna Orzulak, Sophia Palacios, Nicole Parraway, Talia Silber, Betzaida Veliz Raimundo.

Whistle-Stop 17 Albert Einstein High School Dance Company This piece is an exploration of locomotion and taking a train ride. From the mechanics of the inner workings of a train, to the crazy awe of Grand Central Station, to the crowded train car and the excitement of a journey, intermixed with a longing for people that you leave behind. All Aboard!

Instructor: Tricia Gooley-RarickChoreographers: Tricia Gooley-Rarick and dancersMusic: TechTrain 2, by Vince OliverDancers: Gabbie Ballesteros, Tionjua Branch, Chloe Chieng, Raiza De La Cruz, Davina Dennis, Destiny Dove, Taylor Forbes, Maya Glass, Cielo Gonzalez-Gomez, Alex Gramaglia, Brandon Grant-Olivares, Anna Johnson, Grace Keller, Aisha Olemba, Nina Parraway, Munirah Ramadhan, Ellie Richmond, Callista Rosdina.

The Sound of SilenceNorthwood High School Dance CompanyDiscrimination (noun)—treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing, based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit.

Instructor and Choreographer: Holly JonesMusic: The Sound of Silence, by Paul SimonDancers: Andrea Antezana, Yulia Asghedom, Jamaal Bowman, Danielle Burman, Candy Contreras, Brenda Dubon, Marissa Gomez, Simone Hill, Kamalu Lee, Varya Mathieu, Marley McKind, Ashley Murray, Gabriella Orellana, Celeste Puente, Priscila Rios, Veronica Soriano Lara, Bryan Sosa, Bianca Turcios Reyes, Stephanie Urrutia, Francesca Watts, Elshaddaie Yemane.

A Note about Audience BehaviorThank you for joining us this evening. As the audience, you are an important part of this concert. It is your responsibility to honor the efforts of the dancers by providing an atmosphere in which their performances can be appreciated by all.

With this in mind, students are reminded that they are subject to all rules, policies, and procedures governing Montgomery County Public Schools, Northwood High School, and their own schools. Students’ words, actions, and attitudes will demonstrate respect for themselves and others at all times. All audience members are asked to please demonstrate proper etiquette during performances by—

• Remaining quiet and attentive during performances,• Remaining in their seats until performances are finished, and• Refraining from the use of electronic devices.

SponsorshipThe Third Annual Montgomery County Public Schools Dance Showcase is supported by the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs. This office is responsible for countywide programs and activities in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Through this program and related co-curricular and community activities, instructional programs in the arts help students achieve the Maryland State Fine Arts Content Standards, as outlined in the State Curriculum for Dance and support countywide goals for achieving Success for Every Student.

We are proud of the performance of our students and thank parents, teachers, and administrators for their continuing support.

A c k n o w l e d g m e n t sTRICIA GOOLEY-RARICK AND MEREDITH L AZZARO

MCPS Dance Showcase Co-Coordinators

MILDRED CHARLEY-GREENE Principal, Northwood High School

JOHNNY THRIFT Lighting Design and Execution

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TECH STUDENTS

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE & DANCE BOOSTERS

JESSICA SAVAL MCPS Dance Showcase Graphics

KEN SKRZESZ Coordinator of Fine Arts, Maryland Department of Education

KEARSHA SAXON, CARLOS ULLOA, AND ALVIN MAYES Master Class Instructors

ALL ADMINISTRATORS for supporting your school dance programs

ERICK L ANG Associate Superintendent, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs

SCOTT MURPHY Director, Department of Secondary Curriculum and Districtwide Programs

LINDA ADAMS Supervisor, Fine Arts

SARAH NEUBOLD Content Specialist, Fine Arts

BARB SMAKUL A Secretary, Fine Arts

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