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We are honored that you came to our JSOD “Choose Joy” Recital! When we were coming up with a theme and title for this year’s show(s), we truly wanted to pick something that was uplifting and delivered a clear and positive message. There seems to a lot of crazy things and negativity being spread throughout our world and we want to spread a message of hope and peace. So we decided on “Choose Joy” – it’s simple yet so powerful at the same time. I am constantly amazed at the teachers in our studio for not only sharing their passion and talent for dance, but for also challenging our students to choose joy! We are grateful for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us and are honored that we have the opportunity to serve in this community and continue spreading a positive message. These are the spoken words at the beginning of our opening number this year, “Choose Joy.” We hope that you too can join us in accepting this challenge and help make a difference in our community and in the world!

“There’s a moment in the morning where I’m a blank slate/ Not a thought in my head/ And I don’t want to fill it with another violent headline/ You see, we’ve become obsessed with reading every little detail about the senseless acts of violence/ There’s so much bad, there’s so much injustice, it can feel insurmountable/ That’s no way to live/ It’s time for a change/ What if we all choose joy/ Paint the world with color/ It can’t undo the senseless acts of violence, but it will make a difference/ Choosing joy doesn’t mean that we ignore the problem, it means we attack it with a positive approach/ I can look up from my daily routine and see the joy around me/ I can look for the positive and bring back the color to my life/ We can bring back the color and paint the world/ You can choose joy/ You can let it spread by sharing a kind word or by making meaningful actions/ And I can hope that it will spread to everyone it touches/ That those who experience an act of joy will pass it on/ Choose JOY!” Sincerely,

Natalie George

Letter from the Director

Company Dancers picture by Aaron JetelinaTop Row: Isabella Peña, Carrigan Young, Elise Fuselier, Emma Kate Graham, Katie Chakmakjian, Isabella Rankin,

Emilie Rose Norris, Brylie Bottoms, Ella Reid Cates, Hannah Gochis, Laney Scott, Eryn Flood

Middle Row: Joelle Mellon, Alyssa Stuhr, Monica Brown, Chloe Walker, Anna Rohrer, Kaija Kennedy, Anna Jones, Maryann Morgan, Anna Hansen

Bottom Row: Megan Condon, Paige DuPuy, Izzy Veloz, Lillie Kennedy, Sydney Rokas, Brinley Price, Grace Davis, Kate Gibson, Megan Shuler (Not Pictured: Anna Schmidt)

MIDWAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Saturday, June 1010:00 a.m. • 2:00 p. m. • 6:00 p. m.

Sunday, June 112:00 p. m. • 6:00 p. m.

Gitchee Gitchee GooChoreography by Abby RemineBranwen Andreas, Elin Hix, Ariel Limones, Raelee Loudenslager, Rachel Maxile, Ellie Messerall, Luke Olson, Avery Sheppard, Yuna Stanfill, Stella Swanson

Flamingo Family BalletChoreography by Genna HarlowAubrey Anderson, Charlie Tate Fanning, Karcsi Perez, Aria Ruiz, Zoe Spain-Smith, Lucy Spano

Be Joyful AlwaysChoreography by Amanda McKethanEllie Beggs, Ava Farris, Elizabeth Mahan, Eli Miller

Sunshine DayChoreography by Amanda McKethanCharlee Bailey, Lyndi Barker, Anna Loie Benson, Ava Bradley-Tsyganova, Cloe Camila De La Cruz, Hadleigh Dudley, Ruby Huckabay, Abigail Johnson, Alex McCutcheon, Anna Polk, Gigi Suter, Tenley Winkler, Kylie Young

Hakuna MatataChoreography by Amanda GohringBailey Bruner, Hannah Headley, Aubrey Kelly, Gabriella Martinez, Hannah Muska, Ava Qourzal, Emily Reynolds, Stephanie Reynolds, Hannah Spain, Maggie Spain, Georgia Taylor, Julie Wingerd

The AristocatsChoreography by Genna HarlowAnna Fetsch, Elizabeth Hunt, Tennaya Jackson, Cora Belle Kincaid, Abby Maddox, Hailey Pennington, Reagan Pennington, Paula Rodriguez, Katherine Shultz, Sophia Toombs, Liberty Wachsmann

Joy Down in My HeartChoreography by Katie GriffithSadie Sophia De La Cruz, Salomé Escorcia, Abigail Kelsey, Avery Mink, Sydney Mink, Rebecca Munger, Madilyn Peña, Neave Perez, Bo Roby, Darian Schultz, Ella Thompson, Harper Thummel, Tayden Tucker

Puppies EverywhereChoreography by Genna HarlowPeyton Burriss, Laney Ellis, Naomi Fielding, Faith Fortenberry, Briley Gibbs, Adelynn Griffin, Aria Jackson, Hazel Krey, Sienna Lopez, Ada Nelson, Chaney Pair, Louisa Rolf, Audrey Sanders, Fallin Sandvall, Parker Sandvall, Landi Shaw, Kara Shelton

A Bushel and a PeckChoreography by Amanda GohringLillian Devorsky, Caroline Fetsch, Hattie Faith Fetsch, Channing Fitch, Paisley Haferkamp, Michaela Holder, Gracie Mandujano, Kinley Matthews, Kenley McCallister, Allison Salas, Riela Walker, Daniella Wood

Psalm 34 (Taste and See)Choreography by Natalie GeorgeMonica Brown, Megan Condon, Grace Davis, Paige DuPuy, Kate Gibson, Anna Hansen, Anna Jones, Kaija Kennedy, Lillie Kennedy, Joelle Mellon, Maryann Morgan, Brinley Price, Anna Rohrer, Sydney Rokas, Anna Schmidt, Megan Shuler, Alyssa Stuhr, Izzy Veloz, Chloe Walker, Holly Whitfield

“Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34:3

No Video Cameras or Flashes Please – All performances will be professionally filmed by Magination Video.

Choose JoyChoreography by Natalie George and Amanda GohringBrylie Bottoms, Monica Brown, Ella Reid Cates, Katie Chakmakjian, Megan Condon, Grace Davis, Paige DuPuy, Eryn Flood, Elise Fuselier, Kate Gibson, Hannah Gochis, Emma Kate Graham, Anna Hansen, Anna Jones, Kaija Kennedy, Lillie Kennedy, Joelle Mellon, Maryann Morgan, Emilie Rose Norris, Isabella Peña, Brinley Price, Isabella Rankin, Anna Rohrer, Sydney Rokas, Anna Schmidt, Laney Scott, Megan Shuler, Alyssa Stuhr, Izzy Veloz, Chloe Walker, Carrigan Young

Peace on EarthChoreography by Katie GriffithLena Barbieri, Zion Kruse, Grace Robison, Ella Waits, Charlie Weaver, Lyla Wilsher

Get Back Up AgainChoreography by Micah SanduskyBriley Craig, Haidyn Craig, Autumn Dutschmann, Eliana Ghazzagh, Bristol Goodwin, Paislee Heslep, Madison Lowe, Paisley Michum, Paxton Middleton, Scout Potts, Ellie Wilbourn

PersonalityChoreography by Lauren BuenoEmily Canon, Cassidy Cooper, Aniyah Daniel, Annalise Kelly, Margaret Matson, Aubrey Mills, Carter Pershall, Haley Peyton, Giana Salinas-Rodriguez, Espiridiona Sanchez

One DanceChoreography by Natalie GeorgeAlannah Bobier, Liberty Brough, Natalie De La Cruz, Hadleigh Ferguson, Kyrie Goodwin, Katherine Hamm, Brynlee Keen, Anna Kimmitt, Hallie Luce, Savannah Luft, Leighton Ray, Stella Reed, Bryleigh Ryberg, Victoria Schrader, Leinah Serrato, Hadley Stephens, Emerson Williams, Rylee Wilson

They Don’t KnowChoreography by Amanda McKethanShiloh Binkley, Clara Gibson, Olive Gibson, Abigail Johnson, Cora Belle Kincaid, Adlesi Roberts, Gigi Suter, Adellyn Thomas

Beauty and the BeastChoreography by Genna HarlowPresley Birkes, Mabel Carona, Eliyah Chaney, Viana Dinh, Kimber Finn, Julianna Gregory, Remi Holloway, Natalie Melton, Ezra Miller, Addison Ramsdell, Jonesy Stoner

Pride and JoyChoreography by Amanda McKethanMarli Ball, Caetlynn Bogan, Caroline Crew, Madeline Day, Kate Eaton, Zoey Emerson, Gretchen Getterman, Olivia Getterman, Elsa Heger, Allie Holy, Camdyn Kelly, Kylie Kimmitt, Abigail Kohel, Kinsley Wilson, Eleanor Ylitalo, Amy Zhang

Waltz from Coppelia Choreography by Lydia SpanoBrylie Bottoms, Ella Reid Cates, Katie Chakmakjian, Jackelyn Escobar, Eryn Flood, Elise Fuselier, Hannah Gochis, Emma Kate Graham, Emilie Rose Norris, Isabella Peña, Isabella Rankin, Evangeline Ryden, Laney Scott, Carrigan Young

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Why is it WChoreography by Abby RemineBranwen Andreas, Elin Hix, Ariel Limones, Raelee Loudenslager, Rachel Maxile,Ellie Messerall, Luke Olson, Avery Sheppard, Yuna Stanfill, Stella Swanson

Sunny DayChoreography by Genna HarlowAubrey Anderson, Charlie Tate Fanning, Karcsi Perez, Aria Ruiz, Zoe Spain-Smith, Lucy Spano

Accentuate the PositiveChoreography by Amanda McKethanEllie Beggs, Ava Farris, Elizabeth Mahan, Eli Miller

Slow DownChoreography by Amanda McKethanCharlee Bailey, Lyndi Barker, Anna Loie Benson, Ava Bradley-Tsyganova, Cloe Camila De La Cruz, Hadleigh Dudley, Ruby Huckabay, Abigail Johnson, Alex McCutcheon, Anna Polk, Gigi Suter, Tenley Winkler, Kylie Young

The ClimbChoreography by Amanda GohringBailey Bruner, Hannah Headley, Aubrey Kelly, Gabriella Martinez, Hannah Muska, Ava Qourzal, Emily Reynolds, Stephanie Reynolds, Hannah Spain, Maggie Spain, Georgia Taylor, Julie Wingerd

The Schuyler Sisters (from Hamilton)Choreography by Amanda GohringBrylie Bottoms, Ella Reid Cates, Katie Chakmakjian, Eryn Flood, Elise Fuselier, Hannah Gochis, Emma Kate Graham, Emilie Rose Norris, Isabella Peña, Isabella Rankin, Laney Scott, Carrigan Young

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a ThingChoreography by Genna HarlowAnna Fetsch, Elizabeth Hunt, Tennaya Jackson, Cora Belle Kincaid, Abby Maddox, Hailey Pennington, Reagan Pennington, Paula Rodriguez, Katherine Shultz, Sophia Toombs, Liberty Wachsmann

Go the DistanceChoreography by Katie GriffithSadie Sophia De La Cruz, Salomé Escorcia, Abigail Kelsey, Avery Mink, Sydney Mink, Rebecca Munger, Madilyn Peña, Neave Perez, Bo Roby, Darian Schultz, Ella Thompson, Harper Thummel, Tayden Tucker

Oh, Happy Day!Choreography by Genna HarlowPeyton Burriss, Laney Ellis, Naomi Fielding, Faith Fortenberry, Briley Gibbs, Adelynn Griffin, Aria Jackson, Hazel Krey, Sienna Lopez, Ada Nelson, Chaney Pair, Louisa Rolf, Audrey Sanders, Fallin Sandvall, Parker Sandvall, Landi Shaw, Kara Shelton

You’ll Be in My HeartChoreography by Amanda GohringLillian Devorsky, Caroline Fetsch, Hattie Faith Fetsch, Channing Fitch, Paisley Haferkamp, Michaela Holder, Gracie Mandujano, Kinley Matthews, Kenley McCallister, Allison Salas, Riela Walker, Daniella Wood

EverlastingChoreography by Chloe Connally and Faith VeitenheimerMonica Brown, Megan Condon, Grace Davis, Paige DuPuy, Kate Gibson, Anna Hansen, Anna Jones, Kaija Kennedy, Lillie Kennedy, Joelle Mellon, Maryann Morgan, Brinley Price, Anna Rohrer, Sydney Rokas, Anna Schmidt, Megan Shuler, Alyssa Stuhr, Izzy Veloz, Chloe Walker“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3

The Grass Withers and the Flower FallsChoreography by Lydia SpanoMegan Condon, Grace Davis, Lillie Kennedy, Brinley Price, Sydney Rokas, Anna Schmidt, Sarah Tucker“The grass withers and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25

JoyrideChoreography by Amanda McKethanCaroline Crew, Tavia Crum, Zoey Emerson, Naomi Fielding, Emme George, Allie Holy, Ava Knudsen, Samantha Knudsen, Abigail Kohel, Hayden Luce, Caroline Philpott, Lilah Porter, Paula Rodriguez, Graci Young

Happy DanceChoreography by Katie GriffithLena Barbieri, Zion Kruse, Grace Robison, Ella Waits, Charlie Weaver, Lyla Wilsher

I BelongChoreography by Micah SanduskyBriley Craig, Haidyn Craig, Autumn Dutschmann, Eliana Ghazzagh, Bristol Goodwin, Paislee Heslep, Madison Lowe, Paisley Michum, Paxton Middleton, Scout Potts, Ellie Wilbourn

Fairy DanceChoreography by Lauren BuenoEmily Canon, Cassidy Cooper, Aniyah Daniel, Annalise Kelly, Margaret Matson, Aubrey Mills, Carter Pershall, Haley Peyton, Giana Salinas-Rodriguez, Espiridiona Sanchez

Here Comes the Lion GuardChoreography by Natalie GeorgeAlannah Bobier, Liberty Brough, Natalie De La Cruz, Hadleigh Ferguson, Kyrie Goodwin, Katherine Hamm, Brynlee Keen, Anna Kimmitt, Hallie Luce, Savannah Luft, Leighton Ray, Stella Reed, Victoria Schrader, Leinah Serrato, Hadley Stephens, Emerson Williams, Rylee Wilson

I Like it Like ThatChoreography by Alexi GrantMonica Brown, Anna Hansen, Anna Jones, Kaija Kennedy, Joelle Mellon, Maryann Morgan, Anna Rohrer, Alyssa Stuhr, Chloe Walker

Happy Days ThemeChoreography by Genna HarlowPresley Birkes, Mabel Carona, Eliyah Chaney, Viana Dinh, Kimber Finn, Julianna Gregory, Remi Holloway, Natalie Melton, Ezra Miller, Addison Ramsdell

SmileChoreography by Amanda McKethanMarli Ball, Caetlynn Bogan, Caroline Crew, Madeline Day, Kate Eaton, Zoey Emerson, Gretchen Getterman, Olivia Getterman, Elsa Heger, Allie Holy, Camdyn Kelly, Kylie Kimmitt, Abigail Kohel, Kinsley Wilson, Eleanor Ylitalo, Amy Zhang

Act 210 :00am Show

Contact Magination Video for a copy if you have not pre-ordered. Orders will be taken in the lobby or online.

Extra Notes Recital Flowers from HEB – Don’t forget to purchase beautiful recital flowers for your little star! HEB florists will be selling flowers in the lobby before the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. shows on Saturday through intermission and the 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows on Sunday through intermission.

2017 Recital DVDs – All 5 shows are professionally filmed by Magination Video. Please visit their table in the lobby to order your Recital DVDs today or order conveniently online at http://maginationvideo.com/product-category/dance/joys-school-of-dance/. Please call (254) 749-9691 if you need to place your order after the shows.

Recital Action Shots – Be sure to visit Aaron Jetelina and his staff to view and purchase action shots of your dancing star on stage!JSOD Summer Classes and Camps! – Visit our information table in the lobby for registration forms and information on our fun summer classes! JSOD Summer Classes – 5 weeks – July 10 – Aug. 11 • Mommy and Me Ballet – Ages 1&2 – Mondays 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. or Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. • Preschool Ballet/Tap Combo Classes – Ages 3&4 – Mondays or Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Ballet/Tap Combo Classes – Ages 5&6 – Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Jazz/Hip Hop Combo Class – Ages 5&6 – Mondays or Tuesdays 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Princess Camp – Session 1 - July 10 – 14 (Closed), Session 2 – July 24 – 28, Session 3 – July 31 – Aug. 4 – 10 a.m. – noon. Ballet, creative movement, Disney Princess arts and crafts, princess etiquette and more! Ages 3 - 6

Diva Day Camp – July 17 - 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Dance History, Stage Makeup, and More! Students going into 2nd through 5th grades

Broadway Camp – July 24 – 28, 2 – 4 p.m., Musical Theater, Singing, Dancing, Props, Stage Makeup, and More! Students going into 2nd – 8th grades, Register through MCC Kids College by calling (254) 299-8888

Open Advanced Summer Classes (Ages 13 – up) • Ballet – Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Runs July 10 – Aug. 7) • Tap – Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Runs July 11 – 25 ONLY) • Hip Hop – Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Runs July 12 – Aug. 9)

Fall Classes – 2017/18 Schedule forms have already been sent home with our current students. Please use our customer portal online to register for your fall classes. Our complete fall schedule is available on our website at www.jsodwaco.com. We will be accepting fall registration for new students starting July 10! Please call us for proper starter level placement for your dancer!

Ballerina Dreams – The Ballerina Dreams program was started in 2007 at JSOD through Hope Therapy Program. This is our 10th Anniversary year celebrating this program! This special program allows children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. The program is fully funded through donations and community support. If you are interested in contributing to this program, would like to volunteer, or have a child to recommend, please contact the dance studio or Hope Therapy.

Miriam’s Army – Miriam’s Army is a dance ministry outreach program at JSOD that partners with Shirley Langston and Restoration Haven, which serves the Estella Maxey public housing complex. These students take free ballet, jazz and hip hop classes monthly at the studio. The program is designed to encourage these young women to be confident and disciplined and to use dance as a tool to praise and worship God. This program is made possible through the help of Carver Park Baptist Church, and donors through Restoration Haven. The program is led by Amanda McKethan, Amanda Gohring, Ashley Woodard and JSOD Dance Company volunteers.

Acknowledgements To Our Students: We are so proud of each and every one of you! Your hard work has paid off and congratulations on a beautiful performance. Thanks for sharing your passion for dance with us and your family and friends! You bless our lives weekly and teach us more than you will ever know. You truly encourage us to “Choose Joy”!

To Our Parents: Thank you for loving your dancers and sharing them with us. Thank you for your support in helping to make this show a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without you!

To Our Staff: What an incredible year we have had together! Thank you for giving of yourself and your time to share your passion of dance and education with our students. You are truly incredible teachers and our studio is very blessed to have each and every one of you on our staff!

Sound Technician: Katy FlowersLight Technician: Darrell UmhoeferSpecial Thanks: A very special thanks to all dance parents, Student Assistants, Rebecca Herron, Nick Herron, Skunky Daddy Services, Sue Ainsworth, Dr. Clinton George, Darrell Umhoefer, David Wellbaum, Katy Flowers, Gradel Printing, Kenneth and Diane Swank, Scott and White Southwest Sports Medicine, W Promotions, Ninja Interns, Loeen and Kerry Irons, Jeff Massingale, Shirley Langston, Dance “Meal” Moms, Hope Therapy, MCC Continuing Education, and Kid’s College.

7560 Bosque Blvd. - 6714 Woodway Dr.Waco, TX 76712 - (254) 776-1797www.jsodwaco.com

Congratulations Graduating Seniors Megan Condon - Reicher Catholic High School, 14 years of Dance Training, 9 years at JSOD, JSOD Company Member, JSOD Student Assistant Teacher, TATD Senior Hip Hop Scholarship Winner, Varsity Cheerleader for 2 years at Vanguard College Preparatory School, Jazzcat Dance Team Member for 2 years at Reicher, Megan will be attending MCC Honors Program with a full scholarship with plans to transfer to Texas A&M and major in communications and minor in dance and business. She has aspirations to dance professionally at Disney World or as a Dallas Mavericks Dancer.

Lillie Kennedy - 11 years of dance, 10 years at JSOD, JSOD Dance Company Member, JSOD Student Assistant Teacher, Dot Vines Dance Member, Ballet Magnificat! Scholarship Recipient, National Honor Society, Spirit Award for Leadership, UIL Excellent rating Voice Solo, Fellowship Bible Church Student Advisory and leadership team, Worship Team, VBS/Sports Camp/Mission Trip Volunteer, Mission Waco Volunteer. Lillie has been awarded a 4 year Christian Leadership Scholarship to Dallas Baptist University where she will be attending in the Fall to pursue a BS in Kinesiology (Exercise Science).

Awards10 Year Awards – Kennedy Carter, Lillie Kennedy, Gabriella Peña, Anna Rohrer, Izzy Veloz5 Year Awards – Ally Jo Alexander, Hannah Antunes, Caetlynn Bogan, Katherine Bogan, Sophia Brooks, Grace Contreras, Carlee Cooper, Megan Davis, Emily Greathouse, Reagan Gregory, Alexandria Hatten, Ava Hansen, Elizabeth Hooten, Julia Hooten, Cadence Kubacak, Alyson Lide, Natalie McGrath, Sophie Meador, Paige Moore, Elizabeth Nickel, Fatima Ortiz, Abby Polk, Madelyn Powell, Stella Raimondo, Madison Ruf, Laney Scott, Sydney Smith, Rachel Stoner, Hope Tucker

StaffNatalie (Todd) George – Owner/Director, Dance Company Director, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Jazz Instructor for all levels, TATD Board of Directors, Member Teacher and Guest Faculty Teacher, BA Public Relations Baylor University, More than 20 years teaching at JSOD, Former JSOD Dance Company Member, Baylor University Faculty HHPR Dance Professor, Baylor Dance Company Advisor, Brazos Valley Co-op Dance Teacher

Amanda McKethan – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop Instructor, Studio Manager, TATD Board of Directors and Member Teacher, BS Elementary Education Baylor University, Former JSOD Dance Company Member, More than 10 years of teaching experience, Brazos Valley Co-op TeacherLauren Bueno – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and Contemporary Instructor, BA Journalism and Theater from Baylor University, Baylor Dance Company officer and member, former JSOD Dance Company Member, Waco Children’s Theater Choreographer, 5 years of teaching experienceChloe Connally –Jazz and Contemporary Instructor, Junior at Baylor University majoring in Nonprofit Marketing, Former JSOD Dance Company Member, 4 years of teaching experience Amanda Gohring –Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary Instructor, Dance Company Director, TATD Member and Guest Faculty Teacher, BBA Marketing Tarleton State University, Former JSOD Dance Company Member, More than 10 years of teaching experience, W Promotions Marketing Rep, BDC Choreographer Alexi Grant – Ballet, Tap and Jazz Instructor, BS Speech Pathology from Baylor Univeristy, Rhythmic Souls Tap Company, Dallas acclaimed Youth Tap Company Member, Drawbacks Youth Tap Ensemble and Adult Company, 5 years of teaching experienceKatie Griffith – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe and Contemporary Instructor, Neos Dance Theater Company Member, Ballet Memphis Company Member, Verbs Ballet Guest Dancer, Ballet Theater of Ohio, Out On a Limb Company Member, 8 years of teaching experienceEmily Gutzmann – Ballet and Tap Instructor, Baylor Univeristy student majoring in Environmental Science, 1 year of teaching experienceGenna Harlow – Ballet, Pointe, Tap, and Musical Theater Instructor, BS General Studies with a concentration in Child and Family Studies, Management and Psychology from Tarleton State University, Waco Children’s Theatre, Waco Civic Theatre, MCC Theatre, TATD Member Teacher, More than 10 years of teaching experienceErin Horne – Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballerina Dreams Instructor, Baylor University student majoring in Health Science Studies/Premed, Baylor Dance Company Member, 1 year of teaching experienceRissé Miller – Ballet Instructor, BA Theology Impact International School of Ministr;y, 3-D Dance, Sheena’s Dance Academy, Allegro School of Dance and Music, The Dream Dance Center, Preschool of the Arts, More than 15 years of teaching experienceAbby Remine – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballerina Dreams Instructor, BS Elementary Education from Tarleton State University, TATD Member Teacher, Former JSOD Dance Company Member, 6 years of teaching experienceLydia Spano – Advanced Ballet/Pointe Instructor, Ballet Magnificat Omega Company Member, Assistant to the Artistic Director, Master Teacher in USA, Belize, Honduras, Czech Republic, and Prague, Ballet Austin Company Member, Northwest Pacific Ballet, More than 10 years of teaching experienceMicah Sandusky – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Instructor, 3 years of teaching experienceBrooke Schlecte – Modern Tech/Improv Instructor, Founder and Artistic Director of Out On a Limb Dance Company (OoLD), OoLD DOT BUDS and OoLD DOT VINES, Director of 254 Dance-Festival, MFA Texas Women’s University in Dance, BFA University of Texas in Dance, Master Teacher, More than 10 years of teaching experienceFaith Veitemheimer – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary Instructor, Dance Revolution Tour Assistant, Epicenter Company Member, Out on a Limb Intern, 254 Festival Intern, Baylor University student majoring in Nursing, 4 years of teaching experienceAshley Woodard – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and Dance Team Instructor, MCC Dance Company, Texas Women’s University emphasis in Modern Dance, Walt Disney World Character Performer Intern, Waco Civic Theater Performer and assistant choreographerStudio Spring Interns – “The Ninjas” Kelsey Johnson and Angela ZunigaStudent Assistants – Monica Brown, Ella Reid Cates, Megan Condon, Eryn Flood, Elise Fuselier, Kate Gibson, Hannah Gochis, Anna Hansen, Anna Jones, Kaija Kennedy, Lillie Kennedy, Maryann Morgan, Emilie Rose Norris, Isabella Peña, Brinley Price, Isabella Rankin, Anna Rohrer, Sydney Rokas, Anna Schmidt, Alyssa Stuhr, Chloe Walker, Carrigan Young

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We are honored that you came to our JSOD “Choose Joy” Recital! When we were coming up with a theme and title for this year’s show(s), we truly wanted to pick something that was uplifting and delivered a clear and positive message. There seems to a lot of crazy things and negativity being spread throughout our world and we want to spread a message of hope and peace. So we decided on “Choose Joy” – it’s simple yet so powerful at the same time. I am constantly amazed at the teachers in our studio for not only sharing their passion and talent for dance, but for also challenging our students to choose joy! We are grateful for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us and are honored that we have the opportunity to serve in this community and continue spreading a positive message. These are the spoken words at the beginning of our opening number this year, “Choose Joy.” We hope that you too can join us in accepting this challenge and help make a difference in our community and in the world!

“There’s a moment in the morning where I’m a blank slate/ Not a thought in my head/ And I don’t want to fill it with another violent headline/ You see, we’ve become obsessed with reading every little detail about the senseless acts of violence/ There’s so much bad, there’s so much injustice, it can feel insurmountable/ That’s no way to live/ It’s time for a change/ What if we all choose joy/ Paint the world with color/ It can’t undo the senseless acts of violence, but it will make a difference/ Choosing joy doesn’t mean that we ignore the problem, it means we attack it with a positive approach/ I can look up from my daily routine and see the joy around me/ I can look for the positive and bring back the color to my life/ We can bring back the color and paint the world/ You can choose joy/ You can let it spread by sharing a kind word or by making meaningful actions/ And I can hope that it will spread to everyone it touches/ That those who experience an act of joy will pass it on/ Choose JOY!” Sincerely,

Natalie George

Letter from the Director

Company Dancers picture by Aaron JetelinaTop Row: Isabella Peña, Carrigan Young, Elise Fuselier, Emma Kate Graham, Katie Chakmakjian, Isabella Rankin,

Emilie Rose Norris, Brylie Bottoms, Ella Reid Cates, Hannah Gochis, Laney Scott, Eryn Flood

Middle Row: Joelle Mellon, Alyssa Stuhr, Monica Brown, Chloe Walker, Anna Rohrer, Kaija Kennedy, Anna Jones, Maryann Morgan, Anna Hansen

Bottom Row: Megan Condon, Paige DuPuy, Izzy Veloz, Lillie Kennedy, Sydney Rokas, Brinley Price, Grace Davis, Kate Gibson, Megan Shuler (Not Pictured: Anna Schmidt)

MIDWAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Saturday, June 1010:00 a.m. • 2:00 p. m. • 6:00 p. m.

Sunday, June 112:00 p. m. • 6:00 p. m.