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Grand Sponsors:Sponsors:Sheally Insurance GroupSalt & CharmAnonymousBenefactors:Scott and Denise DefnbaughLiving Stream Pressure WashingThe Pioneer Group NC, INC.Partners:Pool Services Of WilmingtonHorton & Mendez, Attorneys At Law, PLLCAustin and Magen McRobertsProvidence Preparatory Academy4th Trimester MissionPatrons:Hoggard Family DentistryCongratulationsLayla Fah!May the Lord bless you as you attend N.C. State in the fall! Go Pack!

Grand Sponsors:Sponsors:Sheally Insurance GroupSalt & CharmAnonymousBenefactors:Scott and Denise DefnbaughLiving Stream Pressure WashingThe Pioneer Group NC, INC.Partners:Pool Services Of WilmingtonHorton & Mendez, Attorneys At Law, PLLCAustin and Magen McRobertsProvidence Preparatory Academy4th Trimester MissionPatrons:Hoggard Family DentistryGAFA Studios would like to thank the following supporters:Board of Directors: Melanie Dubel Linda Dutka Alison Dutka Jones Rick DutkaTammy Nelsonhonors all of our Veterans and active military personnel.GAFA Staff and Faculty: Alison Dutka Jones: Director and Instructor: Company, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop Melanie Dubel: Instructor: Modern, Jazz, and ConditioningMolly Gifn: Instructor: Jazz, Tap, Company, Acro Elizabeth Ferguson: Instructor: Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and Company Mandy Butler: Instructor: Ballet and Pointe Charlotte Culotta: Instructor: Pre and Beginning Ballet Levels Sarah Nelson: Instructor: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary Hollie Redmond: Pointe Variations Linda Dutka: Ofce Manager Teacher Assistants: Emma Tilly Nevaeh Freeland Lexie Orrell Kayla JonesCallie MasonDaisy Tomlinson Layla Faith Batts

Lexi,We are so proud of all your hard work, but mostly of your beautiful heart. You are such a bright light in all our eyes. Keep soaring! The sky’s the limit!We love you,Vicci, Johnny, Scotty, James, Joseph, Alice and GrandmaLogan and Kat,We love you both so very much. Shine bright for Jesus!Love, Your Fam

Peyton,You shine so bright on stage; your joy is infectious. We love watching you dance.Love, Mama, Daddy, Bradley, Taylor and LibertyTo our tiny To our tiny ballerina ballerina Declyn,Declyn,We are so proud We are so proud of you!of you!Love, Love, Mom and DadMom and Dad

Emma,We are so proud of the We are so proud of the beautiful young woman beautiful young woman you have become! We have you have become! We have loved watching you dance loved watching you dance for the past 14 years!for the past 14 years!We are excited to see what We are excited to see what God has for you next!God has for you next!Love Grandma, Grandpa Love Grandma, Grandpa Aunt Cheryl, Darius, David Aunt Cheryl, Darius, David Aunt Melanie, Uncle Lee, Aunt Melanie, Uncle Lee, Brady, Ryan and CameronBrady, Ryan and CameronEmma,Our bubbly, loving, “Happy Birthday” cake making, dancing,Lucy loving, sunrise watching, grand baby. We love you to the moon and back!Nana & Grandaddy

Girls,Girls,We love you so much and We love you so much and enjoy watching you dance enjoy watching you dance your hearts out!your hearts out!Sydney,You have always been and will forever be our “dancing queen.”The growth we have seen over the years is amazing, but what we treasure the most is your anointing gift from God. Continue to dance for Him, and let His glory shine through your worship.Dad, Mom, Grandmama, Granddaddy, Grandma, Aunt Belinda, Aunt Kim, Bethany and Paisley.

Bri,You dance with the same joy you bring to everyone you know!We are so incredibly proud of you and LOVE watching you dance.“Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created.”Esther 4:14We love you,Mom, Dad and Hunter

Act 1: The Meta Shield: Performed by: Modern 4 Choreography: Melanie Dubel Music: “The A400” by Joe Kraemer Introductions and Interruptions: Performed by: Apprentice, Junior, and Senior Company Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Baby Elephant” by Henry Mancini “J”: Performed by: Beginning Ballet Choreography: Alison Dutka Jones/ Charlotte Culotta Music: “Way Maker” by LeelandClocking In at C.A.R.D: Performed by: Company Choreography: Molly GifnMusic: “James Bond Theme” by John Berry and the Seven Dr. Moseley RecuraPerformed by: CompanyChoreography: Alison Dutka Jones Music: “Trendsetter” Connor Price, Havilah Mighty The FlashbackPerformed by: Jazz 2, Layla Faith Batts, Lilee College Choreography: Melanie DubelMusic: “The Devil’s Army” by AudiomachineThe Rebellion:Performed by: Jazz 4Choreography: Molly GifnMusic: “I Fear Nothing” by Audiomachine Broadway: Performed by: Tap 2 and Company Choreography: Molly GifnMusic: “FAME” by Irene Cara

Separation: Performed by Company Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Separate Worlds” by Journey Recruit: Strong Performed by: Beg. Jazz and Nevaeh Freeland, Jessica YourkievitzChoreography: Sarah NelsonMusic: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor Recruit: Flexible and Impressions Performed by: Acro and Chloe Bloom, Callie MasonChoreography: Molly GifnMusic: “Let the Adventure Begin” by Christian Lundburg Recruit: Rules Performed by:Pre-Ballet and Rylee Printy and Kayla JonesChoreography: Charlotte Culotta Music: “The Puppy Song” by Harry Neilson Recruit: Speed and Moseley’s Pick Performed by: Tap 3 and Taylor Redmond, Brynn Mason, Rick Dutka, Emma TillyChoreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Move On Up” by Curtis MayeldWill You Answer the Call? Performed by: Jazz 1Choreography: Sarah Nelson & Melanie Dubel Music: “The Pink Panther Theme” Henry Mancini Training Commences: Physical Performed by: Company Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Make a Man Out of You” by Donny Osmond Training Continues: Mental Performed by: Tap 1 & Company Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “ABC” by The Jackson 5 (Continued >)Presented by GAFA Studios

Training Continues: With Moseley Performed by: Ballet 3 & Company Choreography: Mandy Butler Music: “The Start of Something Wonderful” by AudiomachineThe Choice:Performed by: Modern 3Choreography: Melanie DubelMusic: “Maybe We Are Only Two People” by Abel KorzeniowskiSuit up! Performed by: Ballet 6Choreography: Mandy Butler Music: “Soul Bossa Nova” by Quincy Jones PreparationPerformed by: Modern 2 Choreography: Melanie Dubel Music: “Around the Clock” by Blake NeelyMasquerade Ball Performed by: Ballet 4/5 and Company Choreography: Elizabeth Ferguson Music: “Masquerade Suite: Waltz” by Aram Khachaturian Sabotage:Performed by: CompanyChoreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “No Time to Lose” by Audiomachine and “King or Cripple” by DeliriousINTERMISSION Rubric’s Break In Performed by: Company Choreography: Alison Dutka Jones Music: “Battle for the Universe” by AudiomachineThe First Cell: Performed by: Ballet 1 & Callie Mason and Emma Tilly Choreography: Sarah NelsonMusic: “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Greig

The Second Cell:Pointe 1 & Taylor Redmond and Rylee Printy Choreography: Elizabeth FergusonMusic: “Secret Service” by Syd DaleThe Third Cell: Performed by: Modern 1 Choreography: Sarah Nelson Music: “A Shot in the Dark” by Henry Mancini Lasers! Performed by: Pointe 2/3Choreography: Mandy ButlerMusic: “Peter Gunn” by Jack Constanzo We Have to Get Back! Performed by: Contemporary 2 & Company Choreography: Alison Dutka Jones Music: “Run Boy Run” by Woodkid Back at C.A.R.D Performed by: Contemporary 3Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “We Are Gods” AudiomachineResurrection and SalvationPerformed by: Layla Faith Batts, Brianna West, Company Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Exoplanets” by AudiomachineRockem’ Sockems’ Performed by: Hip Hop 3 Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “DANZA” by KB, Niki Eme, Cardec DrumsOut of the Grave Performed by: Hip Hop 2, Layla Faith Batts, Brianna West Choreography: Elizabeth Ferguson & Alison Dutka Jones Music: “Graves” by KB and Brandon Lake (Continued>)

Fear is not your Future Performed by: Contemporary 1Choreography: Sarah Nelson Music: “Fear is not your Future” by Brandon Lake We’re Running out of TimePerformed by: Hip Hop 1 Choreography: Alison Dutka Jones Music: “When the Saints go Marching In” by Andy Mineo Moseley’s Back Performed by: Contemporary 3Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Survivor” by 2WEI and Edda Hayes Moseley’s Credentials Performed by: Ballet 2Choreography: Alison Dutka Jones Music: “What a Beautiful Name” by Brooke Ligertwood and Hillsong Mission 3:16: Performed by: Senior CompanyChoreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Mission 316” By CarmenFinale Performed by: Company and Staff Choreography: Alison Dutka JonesMusic: “Anything is Possible” by Bethel Worship and Dante BoweNarration written by Rick Dutka and Alison Dutka JonesNarration performed by Rick DutkaNarration Music: “In Denial” by Audiomachine, “Myth & Legend” by Audiomachine “We’re Back ” by Siddartha Kholsa . “Skydiving” and “Manners Maketh the Man” by Henry Jackson & Matthew MargesonSeamstresses and Prop Department:Tammy Nelson (Lead) Sarah Nelson Angela TomlinsonAnne-Cecile Ferigo Esthella Eason Mackenzie Beardslee Dani Pittman Camille McKeon Natalie Hall Backstage Staff: Stage Hands: Karasha Eason, Mandy Butler, Charlotte Culotta, Molly Gifn, Melanie Dubel, Elizabeth Ferguson, Patrick Jones, Rick Dutka, Sarah NelsonSound and Music: Manuel Fernandez Backstage Manager: Sabrina Carter Front of House Coordinator: Mackenzie FoustProp Master: Molly Gifn Stage Manager: Alison Dutka JonesPhotography: Matthew Ray Videography: Flux Audio & Video Program Layout: Paul Tilly / Liquid Planet Design

Mission Possible 2.0 Characters: Grandpa and “J”: Rick Dutka Dr. Moseley Recura: Layla Faith Batts Rubric: Lilee College Rooks: Hollie Redmond, Korah Foust, Peyton Carter, Sydney Perry, Mallory Eagle, Daisy Tomlinson, Salem Beane, Charlotte Covington, Payton Moorehead Agent Teon: Nevaeh Freeland Agent Gumball: Chloe BloomAgent Zipper: Taylor Redmond Agent Monet: Callie MasonAgent Einstein: Rylee Printy Agent Gambit: Emma Tilly Agent Broadway: Brianna West The Recruits: Jessica Yourkievitz, Kayla Jones, Marlee Bukowski, Brynn Mason, Hailey Leonard, and Emma Tilly Swings: Sydney Perry and Hadassah Matus Volunteers:Camille MaddenAmanda VanEssendelft Lori FloydAllyson Youkievitz Beth Hykes Aimee Jones Andrea BeaneAlida Quittschreiber Heather Bonner Jen Ray Kim Rumley Lily Rumley Emily Ondish Kati Love Kristen WilsonRyann Owens Amber Scheffel Amy JonesRita GriepSara Heath Natalie CameronJessica Brock Rachel LoiaconoKrissy TillyTrilly Lawrence Isabella Lawrence Doug Perry Scott NelsonDuke Lineberry Sean Foust Branch Smith Kim Orrell Brittany Koontz Val Jamison Dani Pittman Kaori DixonAngela TomlinsonTammy Nelson Anne-Cecile Ferigo Angela Eagle Erin Matus Sandy Matus Scarlet Perry Mackenzie Foust Sabrina CarterMJ West Allison MasonHeather Batts Carol Redmond Katie BakerSeamstresses and Prop Department:Tammy Nelson (Lead) Sarah Nelson Angela TomlinsonAnne-Cecile Ferigo Esthella Eason Mackenzie Beardslee Dani Pittman Camille McKeon Natalie Hall Backstage Staff: Stage Hands: Karasha Eason, Mandy Butler, Charlotte Culotta, Molly Gifn, Melanie Dubel, Elizabeth Ferguson, Patrick Jones, Rick Dutka, Sarah NelsonSound and Music: Manuel Fernandez Backstage Manager: Sabrina Carter Front of House Coordinator: Mackenzie FoustProp Master: Molly Gifn Stage Manager: Alison Dutka JonesPhotography: Matthew Ray Videography: Flux Audio & Video Program Layout: Paul Tilly / Liquid Planet Design

Hollie,We have LOVED watching you praise the Lord through dance with GAFA for 15 years! We are so thankful you are leaning into God’s plan for all of your next steps and adventures! Thank you for being an example of love and kindness in all you do!We love you and are so proud of you!Ephesians 6:10-11Dad, Mom, Maddie, Philip and Taylor

Taylor,You are a joy to watch dance and share your love for Jesus in your performance! We know you are excited for so many adventures and next steps and thankful for your trust in God for all you do.Proverbs 3:5-6Dad, Mom, Maddie, Philip and Hollie

Daisy,Your dancing brings so much joy to others and glory to God.Continue to know Him and to make Him known through this wonderful gift.Love, Mom“Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love united in spirit, intent on one purpose.”Philippians 2:2Ella Bug, We are so proud of all your hard work this year! Watching you dance brings us such joy! We love you!Mom, Dad, Sophia, Kenna and Lolo

To our sweet Delaney Mae -It has been a joy watching you grow in all disciplines this year! Some techniques certainly stretched you, but your perserverance and reliance on Him were beautiful to watch. Whatever your decision in the future, we can’t wait to see how God is going to continue using you, both in dance and beyond. We love you!Dad, Mom, Lily and NanaHave fun at your performance!Love, Boppy & PopsRejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven.”We love you, Lilah! Love, Mom, Dad, Liam and OliverPayton and Payton and Shelby,Shelby,We are so proud of you! Keep dancing for God's glory!Love,Mom, Dad, and the gang

Hailey,We are beyond proud of you! The joy and passion that you bring to your dance is wonderful! Keep using your gifts for the Lord!Love, Daddy, Mommy, Sissy, Marcus and LucasTo my sweet granddaughter Lily:I love how you love to dance! I love you very much!Nana Cray

Chloe,We are incrediblyproud of you for all you have accomplished this year. Your dedication, excellence and bravery truly inspire us all.We love you more than words can say. You are our sweet dolly.Love Mom, Dad, Mimi, Grandad, and GrandmaI’m so proud of the young lady you are becoming and watching you dance is very special to me. I love you very much - GrammieYou are so very special to us and we are so proud of the hard work you pour into dancing. We are so thankful to walk through it with you! Love Mommy, Daddy and Gunnar

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www.obrienservice.comCongratulations,We love you so much and are so proud of you!!Love,Mom, Dad, Siena and Cayden

“Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow” Jeremiah 31:13We are so proud of you, Korah and Uriah!Dad, Mom, Adah, Ezra and Big MamaDaisy, We love you!Your Sam’s Family“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2Elizabeth,You bring us so much joy!Keep on Dancing!Love, Daddy, Mommy and MorganAllie, We are so proud of you and love seeing you shine on stage! Love, Daddy, Mommy & Fletcher

Layla Faith,One of the greatest joys throughout the years has been watching you dance with our GAFA family! We are so grateful for your love for the Lord and your strong desire to worship Him!Keep your light shining for Him as you graduate and travel near and far!We love you to the moon and back!You are our sunshine girl!

To Lilee Ann, our ANGEL dancer,Your KINDNESS and GRACEFULNESS are demonstrated in everything you do. Watching you dance for the Lord has been one of the biggest blessings of our lives. We are so incredibly proud of who you are!From Mom, Dad, Braxton,Hunter, All your grandparents, Aunt Mimis, Uncles and the entire crazy cousin crew!

What another wonderful year!Another ne season in the ne arts! Way to go Phoebe! Keep praising Him in all you do, dance and beyond! Love you!Dad, Mom, Canaan & Luke

Congratulations, Layla Faith! We are so blessed to have you for our grandaughter. We are proud of all you do. It has been a pleasure watching you dance for Jesus!We love you!Lee Lee, Poppa and Nana“Let us praise Him with dance” Psalms 149:3

So proud of youNona& Dylan!We love you!Love, your Mom & DadBeloved Felicity, we are extremely thankful for you! You are beautiful,intelligent, thoughtful, creative, good-natured, and a joy to be around. Jesus loves you so much, and we do, too!Love, Mommy, Daddy, Serenity, Grandmommy, PopPop, Mimi, Granddaddy, Grammie, Nanny, and Papa“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit....Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” (Ephesians 3:16-18 NLT)

Charlotte Parker:We love you so!Watching you dance for the Lord is a joy.Mama, Daddy, and Ike“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

Lucy, Amelia, ara and lie You are a dream come true! We love you so very much. Keep dancing for the Lord!Love, all the cousins and Mom and Dad

Dearest Eliza,You spread joy wherever you go!We are so blessed to have you dancing through life with us.Love, Mom, Dad and Little LydieRamsey & Leighton,We are so incredibly proud of all you have learned at GAFA this year and how beautifully you both dance! We love you so much and pray you continue to shine a light for Jesus in all that you do!Love Daddy, Mommy, Paige and Sutton1207 S.Kerr Ave. Wilmington NCwww.jademonkeytattoonc.comYou are a treasure, Lydia Rita!It is a joy to see you use your gift to worship the Lord.Love, Dad, Mom, Annabel, Daniel, and Joshua

Addy,We love watching you dance so gracefully!Love,Mom, Dad, Will, Rosie, Nana, Pop-pop, Memaw, and GrandpaSky,Keep shining the Lord's bright light! You are so loved <3Mom, Dad, Jack, Pax & JamesLily - We have enjoyed watching your love of dance grow through-out the years! From the hours of tapping around the house or just “testing out” your point shoes, we have loved watching it all. As you hit the stage tonight, know that we are incredibly proud of the dancer and young woman that you have become! Break a leg!With all love,Mom, Dad and MathewCongratulations Jessica!We love and are so proud of you!Mom, Dad, and Vince

2023-2024 Classes Acro: Marlee Bukowski, Lilah Cordel, Mia Ferigo, Uriah Foust, Kat Koontz, Logan Koontz, Hailey Leonard, Pepper Loiacono, Penny Merceruio, Annalee Scheffel, Brianna West Apprentice Company:Lucy Brown, Marlee Bukowski, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Kacey Garris, Skyler Griep, Ella Matus Ballet 1: Madeline Brown, Miriam Dixon, Kacey Garris, Kylee Lawrence, Isabella Loiacono, Emery Love, Shelby Moorehead, Selah Morris, Carmen Quittschreiber, Annalee Scheffel, Della James Smith, Alena VanEssendelft, Madelyn VanEssendelft, Ramsey WilsonBallet 2: Lucy Brown , Lilah Cordell, Skyler Griep, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Livienna Holmgren, Adeline Hykes, Ella Matus, Ella Claire Ondish, Gracie Scheffel, Ella ZimmermanBallet 3: Abigail Baldwin, Salem Beane, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Grace Dixon, Mia Ferigo, Isabela Heath, Payton Moorehead, Delaney Rumley Ballet 4/5:Celia Boscaljon, Peyton Carter, Lily Cray, Alexandra Defnbaugh, Korah Foust, Kayla Jones, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Callie Mason, Hadassah Matus, Lydia Noble, Ruthie Stratman, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica Yourkievitz Ballet 6: Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Lilee College, Mallory Eagle, Nevaeh Freeland, Sarah Nelson, Lexie Orrell, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Hollie Redmond, Taylor Redmond, Emma TillyBeginning Ballet (Wednesday Class): Lilah Batson, Madelyn Bonner, Amelia Brown, Millie Cameron, Katy Culotta, Layla Dawson, Lydia Garris, Clara Hetrick, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Lauren Loiacono, Elizabeth Madden, Alisa Wegener, Leighton WilsonBeginning Ballet (Tuesday Class): Lucy Lee Crooks, June Dixon, Lily Floyd, Natalie Griep, Felicity Keeter, Annie Love, Dylan Pittman, Nina Plummer, Leona Rimer, Airlie Scheffel, Charlotte VanEssendelftBeginning Jazz: Madelyn Bonner, Amelia Brown, Katy Culotta, Layla Dawson, Lydia Garris, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Kinsely Huff, Mikayla Huff, Elizabeth Madden, Evalie Owens, Leona Rimer, Leighton Wilson, Ramsey WilsonContemporary 1: Salem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Charlotte Covington, Mia Ferigo, Kayla Jones, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Ella Zimmerman.

Contemporary 2: Payton Carter, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Ruthie Stratman, Aspen Thigpen, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica YourkievitzContemporary 3: Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Lilee College, Nevaeh Freeland, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly Hip Hop 1: Lucy Brown, Murphy Butler, Winston Butler, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Alana Freiburghouse, Skyler Griep, Jordynn Hall, Etta Hill, Lilyanna Joye, Pepper Loiacono, Dylan Pittman, Ramsey WilsonHip Hop 2: Salem Beane, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Mia Ferigo, AnnaBella Freeland, Ezra Freeland, Braelee Holman, Lily Cray Selah Holman, Taylor Jones, Logan Koontz, Callie LaFountaine, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton MooreheadHip Hop 3: Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Peyton Carter, Lilee College, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Daisy Tomlinson, Taylor Redmond, Brianna West, Jessica YourkievitzJazz 1: Lucy Brown, Willow Baltezore, Linden Brock, Michaela Chitwood, Lilah Cordell, Kacey Garris, Uriah Foust, Lillian Holland, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Phoebe Holub, Nora Jamison, Kylee Lawrence, Ella Matus, Shelby Moorehead, Annalee Scheffel, Gracie Scheffel, Collins Smith, Allie Stephens, Madelyn VanEssendelft Jazz 2: Salem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Peyton Carter, Charlotte Covington, Mia Ferigo, Skyler Griep, Kayla Jones, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Hadassah Matus, Payton Moorehead, Ella Claire Ondish, Eden Ray, Delaney Rumley, Jessica Yourkievitz, Ella Zimmerman. Jazz 3: Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna WestJazz 4: Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Lilee College, Alexandra Defnbaugh, Nevaeh Freeland, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Hollie Redmond, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly Junior Company: Salem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Charlotte Covington, Mia Ferigo, Kayla Jones, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Hadassah Matus, Payton Moorehead, Ella Zimmerman.

Modern 1: Adelyn Bramstedt, Lucy Brown, Marlee Bukowski, Michaela Chitwood, Lilah Cordell, Skyler Griep, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Logan Koontz, Shelby Moorehead, Grace Reeser, Gracie Scheffel, Alena VanEssendelft Modern 2: Salem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Mia Ferigo, Nora Jamison, Taylor Jones, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Lydia Noble, Ella Claire Ondish, Eden Ray, Delaney Rumley, Ella ZimmermanModern 3: Peyton Carter, Charlotte Covington, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Kayla Jones, Callie Mason, Hadassah Matus, Payton Moorehead, Ruthie Stratman, Aspen Thigpen, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica Yourkievitz Modern 4: Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Lilee College, Alexandra Defnbaugh, Nevaeh Freeland, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Hollie Redmond, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly Pointe 1: Peyton Carter, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Korah Foust, Kayla Jones, Brynn Mason, Callie Mason, Hadassah Matus, Lydia Noble, Ruthie Stratman, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica Yourkievitz Pointe 2/3:Layla Faith Batts, Mallory Eagle, Sarah Nelson, Lexie Orrell, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Hollie Redmond, Taylor Redmond, Emma TillyPre-Ballet (Wednesday 2:45): Zoey Beane, Declyn Everett, Annie Fylstra, Mikayla Huff, Ada Kiser, Elsie Love, Ceceily Odunusi, Elyse RichardsonPre-Ballet/Tap (Wednesday 3:30):Audrey Banker, Caroline Bonner, Gwena Boscaljon, Hannah Boscaljon, Ferrah Brock, Ellis Wren Cook, Stella Ginos, Ellie Hetrick, Margot Holmgren, Hannah Jones, Skyler Kelly, Eliza McRoberts, Brooklynn Penegar Senior Company: Peyton Carter, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jes-sica Yourkievitz, Layla Faith Batts, Chloe Bloom, Lilee College, Nevaeh Freeland, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Hollie Redmond, Taylor Redmond, Emma TillyTap 1/2 : Lucy Brown, Lilah Cordell, Jordynn Hall, Kayla Jones, Jessica Yourkievitz, Uriah FoustTap 2: Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Angela Bradbury, Marlee Bukowski, Peyton Carter, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Korah Foust, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Brianna West, Jessica YourkievitzTap 3:Layla Faith Batts, Alexandra Defnbaugh, Korah Foust, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Daisy Tomlinson, Hailey Leonard

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My two sisters are the best dancers I know. Good luck!Love, Blake

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God!We love you, have fun! Dad, Mom, and MicahWe are so proud of you!Love,Mom, Grandma & Grandpa

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Move Better. Live Better.www.thepilatesspot.com7215 Ogden Business LaneWilmington, NC 28411Katy -IIt is one of our greatest joys watching you dance. We are so proud of you and love you so much!All our love, Daddy, Mommy, Jack, Andrew and CalebTaylor Grace...We are so proud of your creativity...on and off the stage! We love you so much!Dad, Mom, and ThomasNora -Keep shining your light!We love you!Mom and DadWe love you, Ellis!Nana & Grandaddy

A letter from our director:We nd ourselves at the end of another full and wonderful year at GAFA Studios. Like every year, as I look back, I can not help but notice the repeating trends throughout our season that are reected in the upcoming show. The summation of our year is production. It is a physical demonstration of what our incredible students have learned and all their amazing growth, but something else as well. For me, the spring production is a parallel expression of things occurring in and around our studio and in our world. Many are probably wondering why I decided to restage Mission Possible. The answer to that is complicated, but the easiest way I can describe it is in one word, obedience. Our show, Mission Possible, is a story telling the faithfulness of God, that He has a plan, even when things seem impossible. But, we have a duty in His plan as well; the act of obedience. And while yes, God is able and all powerful to act alone, He invites and demands obedience from us, even when it’s hard and especially when things appear impossible. This is our story as dancers and participants at GAFA but also as human beings in our world in 2024. Things are becoming more and more difcult with the cultural and societal pressures from our world, and thus why now more than ever we need to practice obedience to the instructions of our Father. It is the only way to see the impossible to become possible! Our closing number is entitled “Anything is Possible” by Bethel Music. It is a bright and energetic dance with rainbows of color shown through the costuming and props. While it is visually attractive, it has a broader message to communicate. I chose this specic song not only for the connection to our production title, “Mission Possible”, but to the larger idea that anything is possible, with obedience, praise, and honor to Him that keeps the stars held in the sky and our feet secured to the earth. It is 2 Corinthians 1:20 that is the creed of this closing piece and the charge of our entire show, “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” His rst promise to mankind, marked with a rainbow, is our closing offering to Him through this piece. All things are possible through Him, and all His promises yield this from us in response, “Yes.” and “Amen.” Thank you for joining us tonight and for being a part of GAFA. We hope you leave feeling encouraged, full of hope, and ready to answer His call. It is full of promise, full of life, and full of the impossible transforming to the possible. Faithfully,Alison Dutka Jones honors all of our Veterans and active military personnel.