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REENCUENTRO...The concept of "reencuentro" in this context captures a rich andmeaningful narrative for Soul Dance Co. It signifies a moment ofprofound reflection and gratitude for the company's journey,acknowledging the significance of past experiences in shaping thepresent identity. The use of the term implies a reunion orrediscovery of something valuable, perhaps a renewed connectionwith the essence of the company's purpose and artistic expression.The reflection on the places the company has been suggests anappreciation for the diverse experiences and challenges encounteredalong the way. These experiences are not only seen as integral to thecompany's growth but are also honored as contributors to itsdevelopment. This perspective emphasizes the value of self-awareness and continuous learning, acknowledging that every steptaken has played a crucial role in shaping the company's identity.Expressing gratitude for past experiences suggests a positive andforward-looking attitude, emphasizing the importance of embracingthe journey with all its ups and downs. By sharing theseexperiences with the audience, Soul Dance Co. invites others to joinin the celebration of their growth and evolution.The notion that this "reencuentro" marks a special moment wherethe company gains a clear understanding of its identity adds asense of self-discovery and purpose. It implies that the companyhas reached a point of clarity and is now more grounded in itsartistic and creative expression.Overall, the use of "reencuentro" conveys a narrative ofappreciation, growth, and self-realization within the context of SoulDance Co.'s journey. It creates a powerful narrative that connectsthe past, present, and future, emphasizing the importance ofembracing one's experiences and expressing gratitude for thelessons learned along the way. About Pretty Big Movement Pretty BIG Movement LLC (2008) is the 1st international full figureddance company based in New York City. Specializing in various dancegenres such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, African and Modern; Pretty BIGMovement has created a space where full figured dancers can be seenas the true artists they are. After years of auditions andperformances, Akira continuously found herself surrounded bybeautiful, confident, plus sized women in the entertainment industry.Realizing that there were no stable platforms for voluptuous dancerslike herself, Founder/ CEO Akira Armstrong used her confidence andexperience to build her empire known as Pretty BIG Movement. Within a few years of inception, Pretty BIG Movement gained thousands ofloyal followers locally and internationally; inspiring women and men acrossthe world to get back onto the dance floor. Creating connections and buildingbonds was no issue for the ladies of PBM to continue to share theirexperiences and accomplishments. By 2015, PBM made their debut on Vh1’shit TV Show, Ladies of Hip Hop, NBC’s, America’s Got Talent, and LaneBryant’s, ‘I’m No Angel Campaign’. This platform allowed PBM to continue toperform in events such as Carnival (Choreographers Ball), Ms. Full FiguredUSA Pageant, the 3rd Annual Female Hip Hop Honor Award Show,CurvyCon and many more. Pretty BIG has also had the opportunity to travelinternationally to places such as Rome, Italy and Seoul, Korea to buildcommunity through teaching dance workshops. Currently, Pretty BIG offers dance workshops across the world to all, whilestill creating an intentional space for full figured people. Pretty BIG heavilysupports a 'No Judgement' environment. It is in these spaces that individualscan feel comfortable dancing and being in community with others.Considering recent events, the Pretty BIG Movement has advocated forBlack Lives Matter through the creation of a conceptual dance video. Thisvideo can be found under the "Pretty BIG Videos" tab for viewing. Despitethe unforeseen circumstances that we are all enduring together, Pretty BIGstill anticipates touring while filming their very own reality show.1 About Pretty Big Movement Pretty BIG Movement LLC (2008) is the 1st international full figureddance company based in New York City. Specializing in various dancegenres such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, African and Modern; Pretty BIGMovement has created a space where full figured dancers can be seenas the true artists they are. After years of auditions andperformances, Akira continuously found herself surrounded bybeautiful, confident, plus sized women in the entertainment industry.Realizing that there were no stable platforms for voluptuous dancerslike herself, Founder/ CEO Akira Armstrong used her confidence andexperience to build her empire known as Pretty BIG Movement. Within a few years of inception, Pretty BIG Movement gained thousands ofloyal followers locally and internationally; inspiring women and men acrossthe world to get back onto the dance floor. Creating connections and buildingbonds was no issue for the ladies of PBM to continue to share theirexperiences and accomplishments. By 2015, PBM made their debut on Vh1’shit TV Show, Ladies of Hip Hop, NBC’s, America’s Got Talent, and LaneBryant’s, ‘I’m No Angel Campaign’. This platform allowed PBM to continue toperform in events such as Carnival (Choreographers Ball), Ms. Full FiguredUSA Pageant, the 3rd Annual Female Hip Hop Honor Award Show,CurvyCon and many more. Pretty BIG has also had the opportunity to travelinternationally to places such as Rome, Italy and Seoul, Korea to buildcommunity through teaching dance workshops. Currently, Pretty BIG offers dance workshops across the world to all, whilestill creating an intentional space for full figured people. Pretty BIG heavilysupports a 'No Judgement' environment. It is in these spaces that individualscan feel comfortable dancing and being in community with others.Considering recent events, the Pretty BIG Movement has advocated forBlack Lives Matter through the creation of a conceptual dance video. Thisvideo can be found under the "Pretty BIG Videos" tab for viewing. Despitethe unforeseen circumstances that we are all enduring together, Pretty BIGstill anticipates touring while filming their very own reality show. About Pretty Big Movement Pretty BIG Movement LLC (2008) is the 1st international full figureddance company based in New York City. Specializing in various dancegenres such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, African and Modern; Pretty BIGMovement has created a space where full figured dancers can be seenas the true artists they are. After years of auditions andperformances, Akira continuously found herself surrounded bybeautiful, confident, plus sized women in the entertainment industry.Realizing that there were no stable platforms for voluptuous dancerslike herself, Founder/ CEO Akira Armstrong used her confidence andexperience to build her empire known as Pretty BIG Movement. Within a few years of inception, Pretty BIG Movement gained thousands ofloyal followers locally and internationally; inspiring women and men acrossthe world to get back onto the dance floor. Creating connections and buildingbonds was no issue for the ladies of PBM to continue to share theirexperiences and accomplishments. By 2015, PBM made their debut on Vh1’shit TV Show, Ladies of Hip Hop, NBC’s, America’s Got Talent, and LaneBryant’s, ‘I’m No Angel Campaign’. This platform allowed PBM to continue toperform in events such as Carnival (Choreographers Ball), Ms. Full FiguredUSA Pageant, the 3rd Annual Female Hip Hop Honor Award Show,CurvyCon and many more. Pretty BIG has also had the opportunity to travelinternationally to places such as Rome, Italy and Seoul, Korea to buildcommunity through teaching dance workshops. Currently, Pretty BIG offers dance workshops across the world to all, whilestill creating an intentional space for full figured people. Pretty BIG heavilysupports a 'No Judgement' environment. It is in these spaces that individualscan feel comfortable dancing and being in community with others.Considering recent events, the Pretty BIG Movement has advocated forBlack Lives Matter through the creation of a conceptual dance video. Thisvideo can be found under the "Pretty BIG Videos" tab for viewing. Despitethe unforeseen circumstances that we are all enduring together, Pretty BIGstill anticipates touring while filming their very own reality show.1 REENCUENTRO...The concept of "reencuentro" in this context captures a rich andmeaningful narrative for Soul Dance Co. It signifies a moment ofprofound reflection and gratitude for the company's journey,acknowledging the significance of past experiences in shaping thepresent identity. The use of the term implies a reunion orrediscovery of something valuable, perhaps a renewed connectionwith the essence of the company's purpose and artistic expression.The reflection on the places the company has been suggests anappreciation for the diverse experiences and challenges encounteredalong the way. These experiences are not only seen as integral to thecompany's growth but are also honored as contributors to itsdevelopment. This perspective emphasizes the value of self-awareness and continuous learning, acknowledging that every steptaken has played a crucial role in shaping the company's identity.Expressing gratitude for past experiences suggests a positive andforward-looking attitude, emphasizing the importance of embracingthe journey with all its ups and downs. By sharing theseexperiences with the audience, Soul Dance Co. invites others to joinin the celebration of their growth and evolution.The notion that this "reencuentro" marks a special moment wherethe company gains a clear understanding of its identity adds asense of self-discovery and purpose. It implies that the companyhas reached a point of clarity and is now more grounded in itsartistic and creative expression.Overall, the use of "reencuentro" conveys a narrative ofappreciation, growth, and self-realization within the context of SoulDance Co.'s journey. It creates a powerful narrative that connectsthe past, present, and future, emphasizing the importance ofembracing one's experiences and expressing gratitude for thelessons learned along the way.

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In the realm of creativity, a rhythmic trance,Reencounters weave a dance, a cosmic chance. Bodies in motion, a tale to unfold, In the language of movement, stories are told. A choreography of memories, fluid and free,Reencounters spark the creative glee. Steps retraced, but with a new flair, In the dance of creation, moments repair. Brushstrokes of passion, emotions entwine,Reencounters in each pirouette, a design. Notes of inspiration, a harmonious rhyme, In the canvas of movement, echoes of time. With each twirl, a meeting of old and new,Reencounters in the dance, a rendezvous. Through leaps and spins, a narrative spun, In the creative embrace, echoes are one.Reencuentro by: Cory “Nova” Villegas Akira Armstrong (Founder/CEO) Akira Armstrong is a trail blazing pioneer with a big heart and an even BIGGER vision.The Bronx native holds credits including Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Salt-N-PEPA,SWV, Jennifer Hudson, Jasmine Sullivan, Daddy Yankee, Big Freedia, Lip Sync Battle,Black Girls Rock, and you've probably seen her most recently tearing the stage on Netflix# 1 hit dance competition series “DANCE 100.” This opportunity gave Akira anotherchance to control her narrative that being a plus size dancer is never an obstacle. She hasproven that BIGGER is BETTER. In 2020 you might have seen Akira hit the Manhattanstreets for Vogue Magazine’s Campaign “I LOVE NEW YORK, narrated by WhoopiGoldberg. In 2019 Armstrong was casted as a vocalist for Lizzo’s MTV VMASperformance. One of Armstrong’s major highlights within her career was kicking somedenim's ass in Canadian plus brand Pennington's commercial for ad campaign "I Won'tCompromise." Akira established the house of full figured, voluptuous, talented andotherwise overlooked dancers in 2008. She sought out the opportunity to create a pathand platform on her own which would cultivate empowerment for women of theunorthodox industry. With the release of Condé Nas "The Scene: Breaking Stereotypes''the Movement became an international household name, with +10 million views overnight!Disrupting the waves of mainstream media, her company splashed into the hands of LaneBryant, Rome Italy’s syndicated television show “Amici”, Touring in Seoul Korea, HarryConnick Jr., images splattered on Vogue Taiwan, Huffington Post, People Magazine,Cosmopolitan, The Great BIG Story, and MIC.com. The clan was featured as dancers forJanet Jackson and Daddy Yankee hit single “Made For Now,” expanding their market tothe LGBT community as well as breaking the stereotypes of being plus-size dancers onParamount Networks hit show Lip Sync Battle. Besides her industry work, Akira gives back to the community through her work as ateaching artist. Armstrong has also curated an Apprenticeship Intensive dance trainingprogram geared to cultivate non-professional full-figured/Plus-sized women and men toprepare for mainstream media platforms. Also, creating workshops in partnership withAlvin Ailey Extension that are open to all women & men of different shapes and sizes witha no-judgment zone safe space. In early January 2022, Akira’s 15 years of consistenthard work had finally paid off. John Legend's production Get Lifted along with MACROannounced the HBO Max Warner Brothers movie debut via social media, HollywoodReporter and countless other notable articles on the making of Pretty BIG Movement themovie. Set to be directed by Tina Mabry. Currently, Akira is looking to expand hercompany in different cities and countries globally all while opening up a Pretty BIG teendivision to shape and mold young adults for their professional future. Armstrong's hardwork, dedication and passion are evident in all of her companies accomplishments and werest assured knowing there is much more for her to cook up.2 Akira Armstrong (Founder/CEO) Akira Armstrong is a trail blazing pioneer with a big heart and an even BIGGER vision.The Bronx native holds credits including Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Salt-N-PEPA,SWV, Jennifer Hudson, Jasmine Sullivan, Daddy Yankee, Big Freedia, Lip Sync Battle,Black Girls Rock, and you've probably seen her most recently tearing the stage on Netflix# 1 hit dance competition series “DANCE 100.” This opportunity gave Akira anotherchance to control her narrative that being a plus size dancer is never an obstacle. She hasproven that BIGGER is BETTER. In 2020 you might have seen Akira hit the Manhattanstreets for Vogue Magazine’s Campaign “I LOVE NEW YORK, narrated by WhoopiGoldberg. In 2019 Armstrong was casted as a vocalist for Lizzo’s MTV VMASperformance. One of Armstrong’s major highlights within her career was kicking somedenim's ass in Canadian plus brand Pennington's commercial for ad campaign "I Won'tCompromise." Akira established the house of full figured, voluptuous, talented andotherwise overlooked dancers in 2008. She sought out the opportunity to create a pathand platform on her own which would cultivate empowerment for women of theunorthodox industry. With the release of Condé Nas "The Scene: Breaking Stereotypes''the Movement became an international household name, with +10 million views overnight!Disrupting the waves of mainstream media, her company splashed into the hands of LaneBryant, Rome Italy’s syndicated television show “Amici”, Touring in Seoul Korea, HarryConnick Jr., images splattered on Vogue Taiwan, Huffington Post, People Magazine,Cosmopolitan, The Great BIG Story, and MIC.com. The clan was featured as dancers forJanet Jackson and Daddy Yankee hit single “Made For Now,” expanding their market tothe LGBT community as well as breaking the stereotypes of being plus-size dancers onParamount Networks hit show Lip Sync Battle. Besides her industry work, Akira gives back to the community through her work as ateaching artist. Armstrong has also curated an Apprenticeship Intensive dance trainingprogram geared to cultivate non-professional full-figured/Plus-sized women and men toprepare for mainstream media platforms. Also, creating workshops in partnership withAlvin Ailey Extension that are open to all women & men of different shapes and sizes witha no-judgment zone safe space. In early January 2022, Akira’s 15 years of consistenthard work had finally paid off. John Legend's production Get Lifted along with MACROannounced the HBO Max Warner Brothers movie debut via social media, HollywoodReporter and countless other notable articles on the making of Pretty BIG Movement themovie. Set to be directed by Tina Mabry. Currently, Akira is looking to expand hercompany in different cities and countries globally all while opening up a Pretty BIG teendivision to shape and mold young adults for their professional future. Armstrong's hardwork, dedication and passion are evident in all of her companies accomplishments and werest assured knowing there is much more for her to cook up. Akira Armstrong (Founder/CEO) Akira Armstrong is a trail blazing pioneer with a big heart and an even BIGGER vision.The Bronx native holds credits including Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Salt-N-PEPA,SWV, Jennifer Hudson, Jasmine Sullivan, Daddy Yankee, Big Freedia, Lip Sync Battle,Black Girls Rock, and you've probably seen her most recently tearing the stage on Netflix# 1 hit dance competition series “DANCE 100.” This opportunity gave Akira anotherchance to control her narrative that being a plus size dancer is never an obstacle. She hasproven that BIGGER is BETTER. In 2020 you might have seen Akira hit the Manhattanstreets for Vogue Magazine’s Campaign “I LOVE NEW YORK, narrated by WhoopiGoldberg. In 2019 Armstrong was casted as a vocalist for Lizzo’s MTV VMASperformance. One of Armstrong’s major highlights within her career was kicking somedenim's ass in Canadian plus brand Pennington's commercial for ad campaign "I Won'tCompromise." Akira established the house of full figured, voluptuous, talented andotherwise overlooked dancers in 2008. She sought out the opportunity to create a pathand platform on her own which would cultivate empowerment for women of theunorthodox industry. With the release of Condé Nas "The Scene: Breaking Stereotypes''the Movement became an international household name, with +10 million views overnight!Disrupting the waves of mainstream media, her company splashed into the hands of LaneBryant, Rome Italy’s syndicated television show “Amici”, Touring in Seoul Korea, HarryConnick Jr., images splattered on Vogue Taiwan, Huffington Post, People Magazine,Cosmopolitan, The Great BIG Story, and MIC.com. The clan was featured as dancers forJanet Jackson and Daddy Yankee hit single “Made For Now,” expanding their market tothe LGBT community as well as breaking the stereotypes of being plus-size dancers onParamount Networks hit show Lip Sync Battle. Besides her industry work, Akira gives back to the community through her work as ateaching artist. Armstrong has also curated an Apprenticeship Intensive dance trainingprogram geared to cultivate non-professional full-figured/Plus-sized women and men toprepare for mainstream media platforms. Also, creating workshops in partnership withAlvin Ailey Extension that are open to all women & men of different shapes and sizes witha no-judgment zone safe space. In early January 2022, Akira’s 15 years of consistenthard work had finally paid off. John Legend's production Get Lifted along with MACROannounced the HBO Max Warner Brothers movie debut via social media, HollywoodReporter and countless other notable articles on the making of Pretty BIG Movement themovie. Set to be directed by Tina Mabry. Currently, Akira is looking to expand hercompany in different cities and countries globally all while opening up a Pretty BIG teendivision to shape and mold young adults for their professional future. Armstrong's hardwork, dedication and passion are evident in all of her companies accomplishments and werest assured knowing there is much more for her to cook up.2 In the realm of creativity, a rhythmic trance,Reencounters weave a dance, a cosmic chance. Bodies in motion, a tale to unfold, In the language of movement, stories are told. A choreography of memories, fluid and free,Reencounters spark the creative glee. Steps retraced, but with a new flair, In the dance of creation, moments repair. Brushstrokes of passion, emotions entwine,Reencounters in each pirouette, a design. Notes of inspiration, a harmonious rhyme, In the canvas of movement, echoes of time. With each twirl, a meeting of old and new,Reencounters in the dance, a rendezvous. Through leaps and spins, a narrative spun, In the creative embrace, echoes are one.Reencuentro by: Cory “Nova” Villegas

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Cory “Nova” VillegasArtistic Directorshe/herCory “Nova” Villegas was born and raised in the HuntsPoint area of the Bronx. She began dancing at the earlyage of five training in Salsa On 2 at Starlite Dance Studio,under the direction of David Melendez. At the age of eight,she continued her training at Dancers DreamZzz School ofDance under the direction of Debbie Melendez, with theinstruction from “The Lady of Soul,” Kimberly Rivera. Corycontinued her study of dance at Lehman High School in theBronx. She trained under former Forces of NatureCompany member, Penelope Kalloo. She studied ballet,Afro-Caribbean, Bollywood, Contemporary, and variousstyles of Modern dance as a member of the Lehman HighSchool Dance Company. It was for the Lehman HighSchool Dance Company that Cory created her first Salsawork “Acuyuye.” After graduating high school, she began teaching at Dancers DreamZzz and LehmanHigh School as a teaching artist. Continuing down the path of dance Cory studied atLehman College under Michael Manswell where she studied Dunham Technique.Curious about the possibility of pursuing a career in Dance Education she transferredto Hunter College where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in DanceEducation from the Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program. Since attending theprogram she’s had the opportunity to be mentored by international choreographerPedro Ruiz Jr. and Maura Donohue. Cory choreographed “Creciente” (2017),“Creciente: El Espiritu De La Selva,” (2018), “La Liberacion” (2018), “Calle Soul“(2018) & “F.R.E.E.D,” a works in progress in 2020. Her works have been presentedat the Bronx Borough Arts Dance Festival, The Hispanic Federation’s LGBTQ FuerzaFestival, 2019-2023 EstroGenius Festival, Ailey CitiGroup Theater for KoDaFe in NYC,The 2019-2023 Making Moves Dance Festival, The 2023 La MaMa Moves DanceFestival, 2020-2023 Jazz Choreography Enterprises Show and Clarke Center NYC.She prides herself in having been the first to present salsa work, twice, in the Danny& Sylvia Kaye Playhouse Theater at Hunter College. She most recently curated,produced, and choreographed a show in January of 2019 at Hunter College’s BlackBox Theater titled Calle Soul: Soul Street. Cory has danced for many artists, includingreggaeton sensation Don Omar. She also danced for and collaborated with ForzaMalizia Dance Co. Cory later found a passion for lighting design and has createdlighting design at venues like Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse, Black Box Theater,Peggy Theater, Jamaica Center Performing Arts Center, Ailey Citi Group Theater andmore. In 2019, Cory Co-Founded Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience as Artistic Directoralongside Kevin Williams as Co-Artistic Director. Cory Villegas is the Beacon DanceProgram Director and the Artistic Director of the Beacon Dance Company. BeaconHigh School She also taught Latin Fusion at RIOULT Dance Center and at 2ndGeneration South Bronx Kids under the direction of Tessie Marrero. Cory is an MFACandidate at Hunter College and is expected to obtain her degree in May of 2024She is grateful to God for her gift of dance and for the love she has received inshowcasing her work. Run of ShowThe Brain On MusicChoreographer: Mia De Franco Dancers: Pretty Big Movement ReawakeningChoreographer: Paola Garcia Dancer: Paola Garcia Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Say yes by Floetry Need U 2Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Marianel Marquez, Alana Newball, Kiera Washington, AlyseRoyal, Sasha Youngblood Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Redbone by Childish Gambino TexiforniaChoreographer: Groovin with GladysDancers: Curvy Queenz of DallasPRETTY N NEW YORK Choreographer: TweetBoogieDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Marianel Marquez, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera Washington, SashaYoungblood~INTERMISSION~3 Run of ShowThe Brain On MusicChoreographer: Mia De Franco Dancers: Pretty Big Movement ReawakeningChoreographer: Paola Garcia Dancer: Paola Garcia Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Say yes by Floetry Need U 2Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Marianel Marquez, Alana Newball, Kiera Washington, AlyseRoyal, Sasha Youngblood Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Redbone by Childish Gambino TexiforniaChoreographer: Groovin with GladysDancers: Curvy Queenz of DallasPRETTY N NEW YORK Choreographer: TweetBoogieDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Marianel Marquez, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera Washington, SashaYoungblood~INTERMISSION~ Run of ShowThe Brain On MusicChoreographer: Mia De Franco Dancers: Pretty Big Movement ReawakeningChoreographer: Paola Garcia Dancer: Paola Garcia Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Say yes by Floetry Need U 2Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Marianel Marquez, Alana Newball, Kiera Washington, AlyseRoyal, Sasha Youngblood Angel Chrisztina Vocalist Song selection: Redbone by Childish Gambino TexiforniaChoreographer: Groovin with GladysDancers: Curvy Queenz of DallasPRETTY N NEW YORK Choreographer: TweetBoogieDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Marianel Marquez, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera Washington, SashaYoungblood~INTERMISSION~3 Cory “Nova” VillegasArtistic Directorshe/herCory “Nova” Villegas was born and raised in the HuntsPoint area of the Bronx. She began dancing at the earlyage of five training in Salsa On 2 at Starlite Dance Studio,under the direction of David Melendez. At the age of eight,she continued her training at Dancers DreamZzz School ofDance under the direction of Debbie Melendez, with theinstruction from “The Lady of Soul,” Kimberly Rivera. Corycontinued her study of dance at Lehman High School in theBronx. She trained under former Forces of NatureCompany member, Penelope Kalloo. She studied ballet,Afro-Caribbean, Bollywood, Contemporary, and variousstyles of Modern dance as a member of the Lehman HighSchool Dance Company. It was for the Lehman HighSchool Dance Company that Cory created her first Salsawork “Acuyuye.” After graduating high school, she began teaching at Dancers DreamZzz and LehmanHigh School as a teaching artist. Continuing down the path of dance Cory studied atLehman College under Michael Manswell where she studied Dunham Technique.Curious about the possibility of pursuing a career in Dance Education she transferredto Hunter College where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in DanceEducation from the Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program. Since attending theprogram she’s had the opportunity to be mentored by international choreographerPedro Ruiz Jr. and Maura Donohue. Cory choreographed “Creciente” (2017),“Creciente: El Espiritu De La Selva,” (2018), “La Liberacion” (2018), “Calle Soul“(2018) & “F.R.E.E.D,” a works in progress in 2020. Her works have been presentedat the Bronx Borough Arts Dance Festival, The Hispanic Federation’s LGBTQ FuerzaFestival, 2019-2023 EstroGenius Festival, Ailey CitiGroup Theater for KoDaFe in NYC,The 2019-2023 Making Moves Dance Festival, The 2023 La MaMa Moves DanceFestival, 2020-2023 Jazz Choreography Enterprises Show and Clarke Center NYC.She prides herself in having been the first to present salsa work, twice, in the Danny& Sylvia Kaye Playhouse Theater at Hunter College. She most recently curated,produced, and choreographed a show in January of 2019 at Hunter College’s BlackBox Theater titled Calle Soul: Soul Street. Cory has danced for many artists, includingreggaeton sensation Don Omar. She also danced for and collaborated with ForzaMalizia Dance Co. Cory later found a passion for lighting design and has createdlighting design at venues like Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse, Black Box Theater,Peggy Theater, Jamaica Center Performing Arts Center, Ailey Citi Group Theater andmore. In 2019, Cory Co-Founded Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience as Artistic Directoralongside Kevin Williams as Co-Artistic Director. Cory Villegas is the Beacon DanceProgram Director and the Artistic Director of the Beacon Dance Company. BeaconHigh School She also taught Latin Fusion at RIOULT Dance Center and at 2ndGeneration South Bronx Kids under the direction of Tessie Marrero. Cory is an MFACandidate at Hunter College and is expected to obtain her degree in May of 2024She is grateful to God for her gift of dance and for the love she has received inshowcasing her work.

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Kevin WilliamsCo-Artistic Directorhe/him While in High School, he joined the Gestures DanceCompany under the direction of Nina Klyvert-Lawson, Heworked with many renowned choreographers such asDarrell Moultrie and Amy Hall, (both graduates of Julliard)and Damazi Williams. At Hofstra, Williams had theopportunity to perform works of Sean Curran, AmyMarshall, Frederick Earl Mosley, and StormyBrandenberger, among others. Upon graduating fromHofstra University, Williams joined the Amy MarshallDance Company. He also started teaching as a DanceEducator at Hyde Leadership Charter School in the BronxNY. Williams is the director of the Liturgical DanceMinistry in his church. His vision is to keep the dance artform as an important way to communicate with God andto minister to people around the world. In 2019 Williamsco-founded Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience with Cory”Nova” Villegas as Co-Artistic Director. He is grateful thatGod has set him on this path and looks forward to what’scoming. Kevin Williams grew up in the Bronx NY.He graduated from Hofstra University,receiving his B.S. in Dance Education. Hehas trained vigorously in many stylesincluding Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and HipHop, under the direction of SharonSimmons, Penelope Kalloo, Rachel List,and Stormy Brandenberger, and manyothers. Williams received his initialtraining at Just the Place Inc. in BronxNY, where he was a Dance Instructor,teaching Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hopto students ages 6-25. Run of ShowLadies of Rhythm Choreographer: Akira Armstrong & Fréyani PatriceDancers: Akira Armstrong, Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera WashingtonSorry, Not Sorry Poem Poet: Alyse Royal This Is Me Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Alyssa Powell, ChrystalReNell, Shannon StewardOne of a Kind Choreographer: Jani PerryDancer: Jani PerryThe House of Renaissance Choreographer: Matthew Pasterisa Pretty Big Movement 4 Run of ShowLadies of Rhythm Choreographer: Akira Armstrong & Fréyani PatriceDancers: Akira Armstrong, Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera WashingtonSorry, Not Sorry Poem Poet: Alyse Royal This Is Me Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Alyssa Powell, ChrystalReNell, Shannon StewardOne of a Kind Choreographer: Jani PerryDancer: Jani PerryThe House of Renaissance Choreographer: Matthew Pasterisa Pretty Big Movement Run of ShowLadies of Rhythm Choreographer: Akira Armstrong & Fréyani PatriceDancers: Akira Armstrong, Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, AlanaNewball, Alyssa Powell, Shannon Steward, Kiera WashingtonSorry, Not Sorry Poem Poet: Alyse Royal This Is Me Choreographer: Akira Armstrong Restaged: Fréyani PatriceDancers: Madz Alexander, Amira Davis, Alyssa Powell, ChrystalReNell, Shannon StewardOne of a Kind Choreographer: Jani PerryDancer: Jani PerryThe House of Renaissance Choreographer: Matthew Pasterisa Pretty Big Movement 4 Kevin WilliamsCo-Artistic Directorhe/him While in High School, he joined the Gestures DanceCompany under the direction of Nina Klyvert-Lawson, Heworked with many renowned choreographers such asDarrell Moultrie and Amy Hall, (both graduates of Julliard)and Damazi Williams. At Hofstra, Williams had theopportunity to perform works of Sean Curran, AmyMarshall, Frederick Earl Mosley, and StormyBrandenberger, among others. Upon graduating fromHofstra University, Williams joined the Amy MarshallDance Company. He also started teaching as a DanceEducator at Hyde Leadership Charter School in the BronxNY. Williams is the director of the Liturgical DanceMinistry in his church. His vision is to keep the dance artform as an important way to communicate with God andto minister to people around the world. In 2019 Williamsco-founded Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience with Cory”Nova” Villegas as Co-Artistic Director. He is grateful thatGod has set him on this path and looks forward to what’scoming. Kevin Williams grew up in the Bronx NY.He graduated from Hofstra University,receiving his B.S. in Dance Education. Hehas trained vigorously in many stylesincluding Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and HipHop, under the direction of SharonSimmons, Penelope Kalloo, Rachel List,and Stormy Brandenberger, and manyothers. Williams received his initialtraining at Just the Place Inc. in BronxNY, where he was a Dance Instructor,teaching Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hopto students ages 6-25.

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Encuentros...“Creciente”choreographed by: Cory “Nova” Villegas Dancers: Cory “Nova” Villegas, Neidjhy Senatus, Stella Goldin Garcia, Angelina Romero,Griselle Ramos, Isabella RamirezSong: “Espiritu” by Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa“Angel’s At War”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Beacon Dance CompanySong: “Se Acabó” by Carlos Santana“Que Linda Es”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” Villegas”Dancers: Soul Dance Co. Song: “Africa Linda” (feat. Quetzal Guerrero) [DJ Jose Marquez Remix] by Tito Puente& Josè MárquezIntermission “’Round Midnight”Choreographed by: Kevin Williams Dancers: Soul Dance Co.Song: “Hanuman” by Rodrigo y Gabriela, “’Round Midnight” by Adam Blackstone &Jazmine Sullivan, “Tamacun” by Rodrigo y Gabriela “F.R.E.E.D. : La Liberación”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Okàn of Soul Dance Co.Song: “Release” by Ursula Rucker ft Louie VegaAgua (Bendita)”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Soul Dance Co.Song: “Agua” Nuevayorkquinas Mix by Pablo Fierro DANCERSMadz Alexander (Company Member) @madzrraine Madz's passion for dance has always pushed her to be the artist she is today.Madz started dancing at the young age of two and she hasn't stopped since.She grew up in Roanoke, VA as a competitive dancer. She won many awardssuch as Life of the Show, Senior Miss Ultimate Starz, and InspiringChoreography, but was most recognizable by her performance quality.When she graduated high school she became a dance major at RadfordUniversity. She worked with many professional choreographers and wellknown Professors. Her most memorable performance opportunities wereMother Ginger in the Nutcracker, Lead role in Heavy Heart, and Zwitterion.Madz graduated in May of 2023 receiving her BFA and Summa Cum Laude.Post graduations, she moved to NYC to further her dance career. She is nowa lead dance teacher with a charter school, teaching many genres of danceat Free Mind, the Studio, and following her dreams of performing withPretty Big Movement. Madz’s biggest goal is to be the role model she neededas a young dancer. Amira Davis (Company Member) @amira.d_artistAmira Davis is a native of Wilmington, Delaware she began her dancetraining at Eagle Dance Studio. She has continued her dance training atvarious institutes such as Christina Cultural Arts Center, DCNS (summerintensive program) ,Reveal Movement ,Eleone Dance Unlimited ,and ThePrinceton Ballet School Amira is a graduate of Cab Calloway School ofthe Arts where she majored in Theatre Performance She double majoredin Theatre Performance and Dance Performance with a minor in ArtsAdministration at Rider University. . She received her Masters is Dance/Dance Ed from New York University . She was a member of IntrospectiveMovement Dance Company, REVEAL Movement Arts Company and Piecesof a Dream Dance Theatre where she was also faculty . Her choreographyhas been featured in Dance Festivals , Films, Upon The Shoulders WeStand, and The Choir School of Delaware : Once On This Island(2022) andThe Addams Family (2023).5 DANCERSMadz Alexander (Company Member) @madzrraine Madz's passion for dance has always pushed her to be the artist she is today.Madz started dancing at the young age of two and she hasn't stopped since.She grew up in Roanoke, VA as a competitive dancer. She won many awardssuch as Life of the Show, Senior Miss Ultimate Starz, and InspiringChoreography, but was most recognizable by her performance quality.When she graduated high school she became a dance major at RadfordUniversity. She worked with many professional choreographers and wellknown Professors. Her most memorable performance opportunities wereMother Ginger in the Nutcracker, Lead role in Heavy Heart, and Zwitterion.Madz graduated in May of 2023 receiving her BFA and Summa Cum Laude.Post graduations, she moved to NYC to further her dance career. She is nowa lead dance teacher with a charter school, teaching many genres of danceat Free Mind, the Studio, and following her dreams of performing withPretty Big Movement. Madz’s biggest goal is to be the role model she neededas a young dancer. Amira Davis (Company Member) @amira.d_artistAmira Davis is a native of Wilmington, Delaware she began her dancetraining at Eagle Dance Studio. She has continued her dance training atvarious institutes such as Christina Cultural Arts Center, DCNS (summerintensive program) ,Reveal Movement ,Eleone Dance Unlimited ,and ThePrinceton Ballet School Amira is a graduate of Cab Calloway School ofthe Arts where she majored in Theatre Performance She double majoredin Theatre Performance and Dance Performance with a minor in ArtsAdministration at Rider University. . She received her Masters is Dance/Dance Ed from New York University . She was a member of IntrospectiveMovement Dance Company, REVEAL Movement Arts Company and Piecesof a Dream Dance Theatre where she was also faculty . Her choreographyhas been featured in Dance Festivals , Films, Upon The Shoulders WeStand, and The Choir School of Delaware : Once On This Island(2022) andThe Addams Family (2023). DANCERSMadz Alexander (Company Member) @madzrraine Madz's passion for dance has always pushed her to be the artist she is today.Madz started dancing at the young age of two and she hasn't stopped since.She grew up in Roanoke, VA as a competitive dancer. She won many awardssuch as Life of the Show, Senior Miss Ultimate Starz, and InspiringChoreography, but was most recognizable by her performance quality.When she graduated high school she became a dance major at RadfordUniversity. She worked with many professional choreographers and wellknown Professors. Her most memorable performance opportunities wereMother Ginger in the Nutcracker, Lead role in Heavy Heart, and Zwitterion.Madz graduated in May of 2023 receiving her BFA and Summa Cum Laude.Post graduations, she moved to NYC to further her dance career. She is nowa lead dance teacher with a charter school, teaching many genres of danceat Free Mind, the Studio, and following her dreams of performing withPretty Big Movement. Madz’s biggest goal is to be the role model she neededas a young dancer. Amira Davis (Company Member) @amira.d_artistAmira Davis is a native of Wilmington, Delaware she began her dancetraining at Eagle Dance Studio. She has continued her dance training atvarious institutes such as Christina Cultural Arts Center, DCNS (summerintensive program) ,Reveal Movement ,Eleone Dance Unlimited ,and ThePrinceton Ballet School Amira is a graduate of Cab Calloway School ofthe Arts where she majored in Theatre Performance She double majoredin Theatre Performance and Dance Performance with a minor in ArtsAdministration at Rider University. . She received her Masters is Dance/Dance Ed from New York University . She was a member of IntrospectiveMovement Dance Company, REVEAL Movement Arts Company and Piecesof a Dream Dance Theatre where she was also faculty . Her choreographyhas been featured in Dance Festivals , Films, Upon The Shoulders WeStand, and The Choir School of Delaware : Once On This Island(2022) andThe Addams Family (2023).5 Encuentros...“Creciente”choreographed by: Cory “Nova” Villegas Dancers: Cory “Nova” Villegas, Neidjhy Senatus, Stella Goldin Garcia, Angelina Romero,Griselle Ramos, Isabella RamirezSong: “Espiritu” by Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa“Angel’s At War”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Beacon Dance CompanySong: “Se Acabó” by Carlos Santana“Que Linda Es”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” Villegas”Dancers: Soul Dance Co. Song: “Africa Linda” (feat. Quetzal Guerrero) [DJ Jose Marquez Remix] by Tito Puente& Josè MárquezIntermission “’Round Midnight”Choreographed by: Kevin Williams Dancers: Soul Dance Co.Song: “Hanuman” by Rodrigo y Gabriela, “’Round Midnight” by Adam Blackstone &Jazmine Sullivan, “Tamacun” by Rodrigo y Gabriela “F.R.E.E.D. : La Liberación”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Okàn of Soul Dance Co.Song: “Release” by Ursula Rucker ft Louie VegaAgua (Bendita)”Choreographed by: Cory “Nova” VillegasDancers: Soul Dance Co.Song: “Agua” Nuevayorkquinas Mix by Pablo Fierro

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REENCUENTROSManuela AgudeloManuela Agudelo She/They Manuela Agudelo is aColombian immigrant raised in Queens. She graduatedfrom CUNY BA with a degree in social justice andanother in performance art. Influenced by traditionalAfro-Indigenous Colombian & modern techniques, shechoreographed/ directed Legado Dorado, a danceproduction that tells the stories of her matrilinealancestors along with poetry, live music and film.Credits include In the Heights at White PlainsPerforming Arts Center, The Running Show by MonicaBill Barnes at City Center, and Xanadu at The HeightsPlayers. Manuela is a passionate activist and a groovyroller skater!Mykayla DixsonAnjel FerrerMykayla Dixson is from the Bronx. She's been dancingfor 12 years. She started at Fancy Feet Dance Studiowhen she was 3, then continued her training atDancers Dreamzzz at 4. She's now been training inOkàn for 5 years with Cory “Nova” Villegas . She goesto Bronx Prep High School. Mykayla would like to saythank you to the audience. Especially a big thank you toher mom for always supporting her dance career.Anjel Ferrer is from the Bronx . She has beendancing for 13 years. Her training started at DancerDreamzzz at 2 years old. Now training at Okàn withCory “Nova” Villegas for 5 years. She also dances atthe Harlem School Of The Arts. Anjel goes to theProfessional Performing Arts School and danceswith the Aliey School. Anjel would like to say thankyou to the audience and family for showing up andsupporting her for all the years she been dancing. DANCERSAlana Newball (Company Member) @lana_li276Alana is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She found her love for dance atthe age five when her mother put her and her sisters in The danceconnection with Mrs. Jamie. From then, she took jazz dance at PhillippaSchuyler middle school with Mrs.Carol Lonnie. She continued her dancetraining at Performing Arts and Technology High school under Mrs.Marcella jones. She got the opportunity to learn different styles of dancewith different choreographers such as tap, modern, hiphop, ballet,majorette and African. In 2018 she joined the loop squad, a majorettedance team where she competed and performed in multiple competitions.In 2019 she took a class with Pretty Big Movement and was blessed withthe opportunity to join the company rehearsals.She is currently still training and performing with Pretty Big Movement.Marianel Marquez (Company Member) @marianelmc92 Marianel Marquez (She/Her/Ella) is a multi- hyphenate artist(Dancer/Singer/Actor) and Zumba instructor from Venezuela andHouston, Texas with a passion for performance and artseducation/administration. She has a B.A in Psychology and a Minor inSpanish and Musical Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, Marianel is the Education Manager of a free after schooltheater program for NYC public high school students on Broadway, withRoundabout Theatre Company. She is an advocate for inclusivity on andoff the stage and hopes to be a role model for those who don’t seethemselves represented on stage or working in the arts. She is excited toshare the stage with Pretty Big Movement for the very first annualshowcase! Theatre credits include: Antigone In Ferguson(Harlem Stage),A Christmas Carol(Zach Theatre) , In the Heights (University of Texas atAustin). She’d like to thank her family and friends who have supportedher throughout her journey. “Gracias por ser mi todo y por creer en mi.Son mi norte. Los amo” 6 DANCERSAlana Newball (Company Member) @lana_li276Alana is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She found her love for dance atthe age five when her mother put her and her sisters in The danceconnection with Mrs. Jamie. From then, she took jazz dance at PhillippaSchuyler middle school with Mrs.Carol Lonnie. She continued her dancetraining at Performing Arts and Technology High school under Mrs.Marcella jones. She got the opportunity to learn different styles of dancewith different choreographers such as tap, modern, hiphop, ballet,majorette and African. In 2018 she joined the loop squad, a majorettedance team where she competed and performed in multiple competitions.In 2019 she took a class with Pretty Big Movement and was blessed withthe opportunity to join the company rehearsals.She is currently still training and performing with Pretty Big Movement.Marianel Marquez (Company Member) @marianelmc92 Marianel Marquez (She/Her/Ella) is a multi- hyphenate artist(Dancer/Singer/Actor) and Zumba instructor from Venezuela andHouston, Texas with a passion for performance and artseducation/administration. She has a B.A in Psychology and a Minor inSpanish and Musical Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, Marianel is the Education Manager of a free after schooltheater program for NYC public high school students on Broadway, withRoundabout Theatre Company. She is an advocate for inclusivity on andoff the stage and hopes to be a role model for those who don’t seethemselves represented on stage or working in the arts. She is excited toshare the stage with Pretty Big Movement for the very first annualshowcase! Theatre credits include: Antigone In Ferguson(Harlem Stage),A Christmas Carol(Zach Theatre) , In the Heights (University of Texas atAustin). She’d like to thank her family and friends who have supportedher throughout her journey. “Gracias por ser mi todo y por creer en mi.Son mi norte. Los amo” DANCERSAlana Newball (Company Member) @lana_li276Alana is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She found her love for dance atthe age five when her mother put her and her sisters in The danceconnection with Mrs. Jamie. From then, she took jazz dance at PhillippaSchuyler middle school with Mrs.Carol Lonnie. She continued her dancetraining at Performing Arts and Technology High school under Mrs.Marcella jones. She got the opportunity to learn different styles of dancewith different choreographers such as tap, modern, hiphop, ballet,majorette and African. In 2018 she joined the loop squad, a majorettedance team where she competed and performed in multiple competitions.In 2019 she took a class with Pretty Big Movement and was blessed withthe opportunity to join the company rehearsals.She is currently still training and performing with Pretty Big Movement.Marianel Marquez (Company Member) @marianelmc92 Marianel Marquez (She/Her/Ella) is a multi- hyphenate artist(Dancer/Singer/Actor) and Zumba instructor from Venezuela andHouston, Texas with a passion for performance and artseducation/administration. She has a B.A in Psychology and a Minor inSpanish and Musical Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, Marianel is the Education Manager of a free after schooltheater program for NYC public high school students on Broadway, withRoundabout Theatre Company. She is an advocate for inclusivity on andoff the stage and hopes to be a role model for those who don’t seethemselves represented on stage or working in the arts. She is excited toshare the stage with Pretty Big Movement for the very first annualshowcase! Theatre credits include: Antigone In Ferguson(Harlem Stage),A Christmas Carol(Zach Theatre) , In the Heights (University of Texas atAustin). She’d like to thank her family and friends who have supportedher throughout her journey. “Gracias por ser mi todo y por creer en mi.Son mi norte. Los amo” 6 REENCUENTROSManuela AgudeloManuela Agudelo She/They Manuela Agudelo is aColombian immigrant raised in Queens. She graduatedfrom CUNY BA with a degree in social justice andanother in performance art. Influenced by traditionalAfro-Indigenous Colombian & modern techniques, shechoreographed/ directed Legado Dorado, a danceproduction that tells the stories of her matrilinealancestors along with poetry, live music and film.Credits include In the Heights at White PlainsPerforming Arts Center, The Running Show by MonicaBill Barnes at City Center, and Xanadu at The HeightsPlayers. Manuela is a passionate activist and a groovyroller skater!Mykayla DixsonAnjel FerrerMykayla Dixson is from the Bronx. She's been dancingfor 12 years. She started at Fancy Feet Dance Studiowhen she was 3, then continued her training atDancers Dreamzzz at 4. She's now been training inOkàn for 5 years with Cory “Nova” Villegas . She goesto Bronx Prep High School. Mykayla would like to saythank you to the audience. Especially a big thank you toher mom for always supporting her dance career.Anjel Ferrer is from the Bronx . She has beendancing for 13 years. Her training started at DancerDreamzzz at 2 years old. Now training at Okàn withCory “Nova” Villegas for 5 years. She also dances atthe Harlem School Of The Arts. Anjel goes to theProfessional Performing Arts School and danceswith the Aliey School. Anjel would like to say thankyou to the audience and family for showing up andsupporting her for all the years she been dancing.

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REENCUENTROSStella Goldin GarciaIsabella RamirezGrisellse RamosStella Goldin García was born in Spain and moved toNYC 8 years ago. She has been blessed to have studieddance in NYC since then. Stella has performed at LincolnCenter out of doors and in Montreal with SoledadBarrio & Noche Flamenca, The Jeanette Stoner &Dancers in NYC and David Thomas’ company “WRT”.She currently attends Hunter College where shecontinues to gain experiences in house, contemporary,Jazz, and Afro diaspora froms. Stella is thrilled andhumbled to work with Soul Dance Company.Griselle Ramos, born and raised in Washington Heights, NYC, is acurrent Dance major at Hunter College and alumna of The BeaconSchool. She has been dancing since the age of five, and has beentrained in Hip Hop, West African, Modern, and Latin Dance. Grisellewas first introduced to dance at the Dance Theater of Harlem, thenwent on to the Harlem School of the Arts, where she continued herdance training in middle school. She became a student of The BeaconSchool in 2018 and joined the Beacon Dance Company in 2019. Afterbeing in the company for two years, Griselle was granted theopportunity to be one of the four Assistant Directors of the BeaconDance Company by former Director of the Beacon Dance Program, thelate Kimberly Elliott. In her senior year of high school, she wasmentored under the directorship of the current director of the BeaconDance Program, Cory “Nova” Villegas. After high school, Griselle joinedSoul Dance Co: The Soul Experience and is now currently in pursuit ofgetting her degree in Dance Education. Within her time dancing with thecompany, Griselle has learned how to strengthen and apply herknowledge in dance forms such as West African and Latin dance, buthas also simultaneously been learning new styles and strengtheningher technique in different styles and forms under the mentorship of thecompany’s directors and alongside her other company members andis extremely excited to see where this journey takes her.Born and raised in Queens, New York, Isabella Ramirezhas been dancing since the age of 4. She was a memberof Mestizo Art center for 11 years where she developedher love for salsa through her current teacher SebastianLozano and Mario Erazo. She is an active student at theBeacon High School where she is student director of theBeacon Dance Company. She haas been dancing for 13years at Mestizo Art Center practicing styles rangingfrom salsa caleña, ballet, and hip hop. She is also aprofessional salsa dancer currently training atSalsa&Mambo Dance Company. DANCERSAlyssa Powell (Company Member) @_justlyss Alyssa Powell is a Queens, New York native. Alyssa began dancing at the ageof 4 at Perfection Dance Center. Alyssa continued cultivating her skills whileattending Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, where she was a part of thePerforming Arts Dance program and cheerleading team. While earning aBachelor of Arts in Journalism from Norfolk State University, she joined theNorfolk State University Spartans Legion Marching Band, where she was amember of the auxiliary dance team "Hot Ice” from 2012-2016. During thistime, Alyssa performed at numerous halftime performances, including theMEAC Basketball Tournament, ESPN appearances and participated in severalAnnual Grand Illumination Parades. Recently, Alyssa obtained her Master ofArts in corporate communications from Baruch College in 2023 andcurrently works for the NYC Department of Correction. Alyssa continues toshare her talents and passion for the arts as she is the Artistic Director andassistant coach of Beacon's Finest Step Team and an abundance of liturgicaldance ministry dancer at Mount Moriah AME church. Alyssa has been a corePretty Big Dance Movement member since 2022. Chrystal ReNell (Company Member) @chrystalrenellChrystal ReNell is a Dallas Texas native. Her passion for dance began at theage of three and trained with Happy Nia, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and TheBlack Academy of Arts and Letters. At 17 Chrystal traveled throughout theentire state of Texas dancing with Ordered Steps Production and working as aprofessional dancer for Schooling Talent. Before her move to New York, shewas able to work with celebrities such as B-Slade and Fred Hammond. She alsowas a two-year Emmy Award recipient for the 34th & 35th Annual BlackMusic and The Civil Rights Movement Concert--KTXA as a principal dancer.Chrystal graduated from Pace University where she studied Arts andEntertainment Management. She has been featured in several NYFW shows,published in Vogue, GMARO, and LVM Exclusive magazines, and debuted onTimesSquareBuildBoard for Suanet’s Fashion Production. She also teachesStreet Jazz at Free Mind the Studio and creatively directs emerging artists as achoreographer and artist developer while producing different photoshoots tohelp bring them together to network and build their portfolios.7 DANCERSAlyssa Powell (Company Member) @_justlyss Alyssa Powell is a Queens, New York native. Alyssa began dancing at the ageof 4 at Perfection Dance Center. Alyssa continued cultivating her skills whileattending Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, where she was a part of thePerforming Arts Dance program and cheerleading team. While earning aBachelor of Arts in Journalism from Norfolk State University, she joined theNorfolk State University Spartans Legion Marching Band, where she was amember of the auxiliary dance team "Hot Ice” from 2012-2016. During thistime, Alyssa performed at numerous halftime performances, including theMEAC Basketball Tournament, ESPN appearances and participated in severalAnnual Grand Illumination Parades. Recently, Alyssa obtained her Master ofArts in corporate communications from Baruch College in 2023 andcurrently works for the NYC Department of Correction. Alyssa continues toshare her talents and passion for the arts as she is the Artistic Director andassistant coach of Beacon's Finest Step Team and an abundance of liturgicaldance ministry dancer at Mount Moriah AME church. Alyssa has been a corePretty Big Dance Movement member since 2022. Chrystal ReNell (Company Member) @chrystalrenellChrystal ReNell is a Dallas Texas native. Her passion for dance began at theage of three and trained with Happy Nia, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and TheBlack Academy of Arts and Letters. At 17 Chrystal traveled throughout theentire state of Texas dancing with Ordered Steps Production and working as aprofessional dancer for Schooling Talent. Before her move to New York, shewas able to work with celebrities such as B-Slade and Fred Hammond. She alsowas a two-year Emmy Award recipient for the 34th & 35th Annual BlackMusic and The Civil Rights Movement Concert--KTXA as a principal dancer.Chrystal graduated from Pace University where she studied Arts andEntertainment Management. She has been featured in several NYFW shows,published in Vogue, GMARO, and LVM Exclusive magazines, and debuted onTimesSquareBuildBoard for Suanet’s Fashion Production. She also teachesStreet Jazz at Free Mind the Studio and creatively directs emerging artists as achoreographer and artist developer while producing different photoshoots tohelp bring them together to network and build their portfolios. DANCERSAlyssa Powell (Company Member) @_justlyss Alyssa Powell is a Queens, New York native. Alyssa began dancing at the ageof 4 at Perfection Dance Center. Alyssa continued cultivating her skills whileattending Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, where she was a part of thePerforming Arts Dance program and cheerleading team. While earning aBachelor of Arts in Journalism from Norfolk State University, she joined theNorfolk State University Spartans Legion Marching Band, where she was amember of the auxiliary dance team "Hot Ice” from 2012-2016. During thistime, Alyssa performed at numerous halftime performances, including theMEAC Basketball Tournament, ESPN appearances and participated in severalAnnual Grand Illumination Parades. Recently, Alyssa obtained her Master ofArts in corporate communications from Baruch College in 2023 andcurrently works for the NYC Department of Correction. Alyssa continues toshare her talents and passion for the arts as she is the Artistic Director andassistant coach of Beacon's Finest Step Team and an abundance of liturgicaldance ministry dancer at Mount Moriah AME church. Alyssa has been a corePretty Big Dance Movement member since 2022. Chrystal ReNell (Company Member) @chrystalrenellChrystal ReNell is a Dallas Texas native. Her passion for dance began at theage of three and trained with Happy Nia, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and TheBlack Academy of Arts and Letters. At 17 Chrystal traveled throughout theentire state of Texas dancing with Ordered Steps Production and working as aprofessional dancer for Schooling Talent. Before her move to New York, shewas able to work with celebrities such as B-Slade and Fred Hammond. She alsowas a two-year Emmy Award recipient for the 34th & 35th Annual BlackMusic and The Civil Rights Movement Concert--KTXA as a principal dancer.Chrystal graduated from Pace University where she studied Arts andEntertainment Management. She has been featured in several NYFW shows,published in Vogue, GMARO, and LVM Exclusive magazines, and debuted onTimesSquareBuildBoard for Suanet’s Fashion Production. She also teachesStreet Jazz at Free Mind the Studio and creatively directs emerging artists as achoreographer and artist developer while producing different photoshoots tohelp bring them together to network and build their portfolios.7 REENCUENTROSStella Goldin GarciaIsabella RamirezGriselle RamosStella Goldin García was born in Spain and moved toNYC 8 years ago. She has been blessed to have studieddance in NYC since then. Stella has performed at LincolnCenter out of doors and in Montreal with SoledadBarrio & Noche Flamenca, The Jeanette Stoner &Dancers in NYC and David Thomas’ company “WRT”.She currently attends Hunter College where shecontinues to gain experiences in house, contemporary,Jazz, and Afro diaspora froms. Stella is thrilled andhumbled to work with Soul Dance Company.Griselle Ramos, born and raised in Washington Heights, NYC, is acurrent Dance major at Hunter College and alumna of The BeaconSchool. She has been dancing since the age of five, and has beentrained in Hip Hop, West African, Modern, and Latin Dance. Grisellewas first introduced to dance at the Dance Theater of Harlem, thenwent on to the Harlem School of the Arts, where she continued herdance training in middle school. She became a student of The BeaconSchool in 2018 and joined the Beacon Dance Company in 2019. Afterbeing in the company for two years, Griselle was granted theopportunity to be one of the four Assistant Directors of the BeaconDance Company by former Director of the Beacon Dance Program, thelate Kimberly Elliott. In her senior year of high school, she wasmentored under the directorship of the current director of the BeaconDance Program, Cory “Nova” Villegas. After high school, Griselle joinedSoul Dance Co: The Soul Experience and is now currently in pursuit ofgetting her degree in Dance Education. Within her time dancing with thecompany, Griselle has learned how to strengthen and apply herknowledge in dance forms such as West African and Latin dance, buthas also simultaneously been learning new styles and strengtheningher technique in different styles and forms under the mentorship of thecompany’s directors and alongside her other company members andis extremely excited to see where this journey takes her.Born and raised in Queens, New York, Isabella Ramirezhas been dancing since the age of 4. She was a memberof Mestizo Art center for 11 years where she developedher love for salsa through her current teacher SebastianLozano and Mario Erazo. She is an active student at theBeacon High School where she is student director of theBeacon Dance Company. She haas been dancing for 13years at Mestizo Art Center practicing styles rangingfrom salsa caleña, ballet, and hip hop. She is also aprofessional salsa dancer currently training atSalsa&Mambo Dance Company.

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REENCUENTROSVasialys RodriquezAngelina RomeroNeidjhy SenatusVasialys Rodriguez is a sophomore at Hunter College pursuingher BA in Dance Education. Under the umbrella of danceVasialys has centered her attention on Afro-Diasporic forms,Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She has been dancing since theage of three years old, learning various dance forms includingjazz, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet, in her early adolescentyears with TamiCo. Dance Company. Throughout her middleschool years she performed at Radio City and throughout thecity with the Mirabal Sisters Campus (MSC) Cheerleaders. Shelater performed and competed with the Repertory CompanyHigh school: UnderGround Showstoppers Majorette team. Herlove for dance led her to join Soul Dance Co: The SoulExperience, where she’s built her knowledge on Afro Latin Jazzand Salsa dance forms. Dance has not only served as a site forrelease and self-expression for Vasialys, it has also allowed herto hone discipline and execute her visionary ideas.Angelina Romero is a recent graduate from Hunter Collegewhere she received her BA in Dance. At Hunter, she studiedAfrican Diasporic Forms, Ballet, and Contemporary, and createdher own works. She attended Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech in NewYork City, where she began rigorous ballet training. After hertime at Ballet Tech, Angelina joined Elite Dance Conservatorywhere she had the opportunity to compete, study contemporary,jazz, tap, and more, and has competed on stages all acrossNew York City. Today, as Angelina continues to put her degreeto use, she also gives back to the younger generation ofperformers by teaching at a competition dance studio, andbeing an assistant director for a middle school in NYC. She hasalso recently become a company member with Soul Dance Co.The Soul Experience where she deepens her understanding ofthe Afro-Latin dance form, and continues to perform alongsidetalented and knowledgeable artists.From Brooklyn, New York, Neidjhy Senatus is currently a DanceMajor at Hunter College. She is a self taught dancer whostarted dancing at the age of 6. She started taking danceclasses when she got to college and has gained experienceswith many different styles of dance such as Hip-hop,Contemporary, Jazz, and Afro styles. She is also self taught ingymnastics and Acrobatics where she learned flexibilitytechniques. Neidjhy is currently an assistant dance director atP.S. 119 Amersfort elementary school, the elementary schoolshe too attended when she was younger. She has performed inSteps on Broadway’s Performance Lab and New Wave DanceFestival. This is Neidjhy’s second season, first full year with SoulDance Co. Joining Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience hastaught her about herself as a person and as a dancer. Shewants to humbly thank everyone for their unwavering love andsupport for Soul Dance Co. DANCERSShannon Steward (Captain/Company Member) @Iamshayashley Shannon Steward is a native of Brooklyn, NY. At the age of three, she began herdance training at Sharon's Dance Theater. Shannon trained as a competitivedancer under the leadership of Sharon Farmer until the age of 15. Shannongraduated from Brooklyn School for Music & Theater where she majored indance. In 2016, she studied social work at Bennett College, receiving her BSW.During her undergraduate studies, she participated in the Spirit of David danceministry, and continued training at UNCG. In 2019, she received her Master'sdegree. Currently, she's a faculty member at Bianca's Dance Academy where herchoreography has been showcased in community events and national dancecompetitions. Shannon is a core member of Pretty Big Movement dance company,along with being the artistic director and founder of her own dance companycalled The Impact Dance Company. Under her leadership, the young men andwomen of Impact will learn to embody strength, poise, integrity, commitment, &self-love. Continuing the mission of academic excellence and having a strong workethic. Shannon’s motto is “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarelyadmit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya AngelouKiera Washington (Company Member) @empress_bliss Kiera Washington was born and raised in Queens, New York on May 18, 1998. Shecomes from a family of entertainers, medical personnel, social workers andentrepreneurs. Kiera has a passion of the arts from dancing for the church to creatingmusic, to spending her time creating works of art. Through that passion she found aninterest in animals as a Vet Technician to wanting to focus on mental and physicalhealth. At the age of three years old, she joined Devore Dancing School where shestarted to explore her gift and love for movement. At the age of 6, she started dancingwith her aunt at Jenn Studio 1 Dancing School on Farmers Blvd. She participated as acamp counselor where she was given the opportunity to choreograph African, Liturgicaland Hip-Hop for summer youth programs at the age of 13. In 2013 she joined theliturgical dance ministry at her church and found passion and purpose in her movement.Kiera embodies the word “Bliss.” Bliss- is the heavenly state of feeling peace and joy.Dance is her therapy and it has inspired her to expand her knowledge on therapeuticresources to promote self care. Her vision is to create a non-profit therapeutic centerfor young adults to express their passions and interest in the arts. In hopes, they willdiscover their own Bliss and live life at their greatest potential with purpose. 8 DANCERSShannon Steward (Captain/Company Member) @Iamshayashley Shannon Steward is a native of Brooklyn, NY. At the age of three, she began herdance training at Sharon's Dance Theater. Shannon trained as a competitivedancer under the leadership of Sharon Farmer until the age of 15. Shannongraduated from Brooklyn School for Music & Theater where she majored indance. In 2016, she studied social work at Bennett College, receiving her BSW.During her undergraduate studies, she participated in the Spirit of David danceministry, and continued training at UNCG. In 2019, she received her Master'sdegree. Currently, she's a faculty member at Bianca's Dance Academy where herchoreography has been showcased in community events and national dancecompetitions. Shannon is a core member of Pretty Big Movement dance company,along with being the artistic director and founder of her own dance companycalled The Impact Dance Company. Under her leadership, the young men andwomen of Impact will learn to embody strength, poise, integrity, commitment, &self-love. Continuing the mission of academic excellence and having a strong workethic. Shannon’s motto is “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarelyadmit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya AngelouKiera Washington (Company Member) @empress_bliss Kiera Washington was born and raised in Queens, New York on May 18, 1998. Shecomes from a family of entertainers, medical personnel, social workers andentrepreneurs. Kiera has a passion of the arts from dancing for the church to creatingmusic, to spending her time creating works of art. Through that passion she found aninterest in animals as a Vet Technician to wanting to focus on mental and physicalhealth. At the age of three years old, she joined Devore Dancing School where shestarted to explore her gift and love for movement. At the age of 6, she started dancingwith her aunt at Jenn Studio 1 Dancing School on Farmers Blvd. She participated as acamp counselor where she was given the opportunity to choreograph African, Liturgicaland Hip-Hop for summer youth programs at the age of 13. In 2013 she joined theliturgical dance ministry at her church and found passion and purpose in her movement.Kiera embodies the word “Bliss.” Bliss- is the heavenly state of feeling peace and joy.Dance is her therapy and it has inspired her to expand her knowledge on therapeuticresources to promote self care. Her vision is to create a non-profit therapeutic centerfor young adults to express their passions and interest in the arts. In hopes, they willdiscover their own Bliss and live life at their greatest potential with purpose. DANCERSShannon Steward (Captain/Company Member) @Iamshayashley Shannon Steward is a native of Brooklyn, NY. At the age of three, she began herdance training at Sharon's Dance Theater. Shannon trained as a competitivedancer under the leadership of Sharon Farmer until the age of 15. Shannongraduated from Brooklyn School for Music & Theater where she majored indance. In 2016, she studied social work at Bennett College, receiving her BSW.During her undergraduate studies, she participated in the Spirit of David danceministry, and continued training at UNCG. In 2019, she received her Master'sdegree. Currently, she's a faculty member at Bianca's Dance Academy where herchoreography has been showcased in community events and national dancecompetitions. Shannon is a core member of Pretty Big Movement dance company,along with being the artistic director and founder of her own dance companycalled The Impact Dance Company. Under her leadership, the young men andwomen of Impact will learn to embody strength, poise, integrity, commitment, &self-love. Continuing the mission of academic excellence and having a strong workethic. Shannon’s motto is “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarelyadmit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya AngelouKiera Washington (Company Member) @empress_bliss Kiera Washington was born and raised in Queens, New York on May 18, 1998. Shecomes from a family of entertainers, medical personnel, social workers andentrepreneurs. Kiera has a passion of the arts from dancing for the church to creatingmusic, to spending her time creating works of art. Through that passion she found aninterest in animals as a Vet Technician to wanting to focus on mental and physicalhealth. At the age of three years old, she joined Devore Dancing School where shestarted to explore her gift and love for movement. At the age of 6, she started dancingwith her aunt at Jenn Studio 1 Dancing School on Farmers Blvd. She participated as acamp counselor where she was given the opportunity to choreograph African, Liturgicaland Hip-Hop for summer youth programs at the age of 13. In 2013 she joined theliturgical dance ministry at her church and found passion and purpose in her movement.Kiera embodies the word “Bliss.” Bliss- is the heavenly state of feeling peace and joy.Dance is her therapy and it has inspired her to expand her knowledge on therapeuticresources to promote self care. Her vision is to create a non-profit therapeutic centerfor young adults to express their passions and interest in the arts. In hopes, they willdiscover their own Bliss and live life at their greatest potential with purpose. 8 REENCUENTROSVasialys RodriquezAngelina RomeroNeidjhy SenatusVasialys Rodriguez is a sophomore at Hunter College pursuingher BA in Dance Education. Under the umbrella of danceVasialys has centered her attention on Afro-Diasporic forms,Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She has been dancing since theage of three years old, learning various dance forms includingjazz, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet, in her early adolescentyears with TamiCo. Dance Company. Throughout her middleschool years she performed at Radio City and throughout thecity with the Mirabal Sisters Campus (MSC) Cheerleaders. Shelater performed and competed with the Repertory CompanyHigh school: UnderGround Showstoppers Majorette team. Herlove for dance led her to join Soul Dance Co: The SoulExperience, where she’s built her knowledge on Afro Latin Jazzand Salsa dance forms. Dance has not only served as a site forrelease and self-expression for Vasialys, it has also allowed herto hone discipline and execute her visionary ideas.Angelina Romero is a recent graduate from Hunter Collegewhere she received her BA in Dance. At Hunter, she studiedAfrican Diasporic Forms, Ballet, and Contemporary, and createdher own works. She attended Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech in NewYork City, where she began rigorous ballet training. After hertime at Ballet Tech, Angelina joined Elite Dance Conservatorywhere she had the opportunity to compete, study contemporary,jazz, tap, and more, and has competed on stages all acrossNew York City. Today, as Angelina continues to put her degreeto use, she also gives back to the younger generation ofperformers by teaching at a competition dance studio, andbeing an assistant director for a middle school in NYC. She hasalso recently become a company member with Soul Dance Co.The Soul Experience where she deepens her understanding ofthe Afro-Latin dance form, and continues to perform alongsidetalented and knowledgeable artists.From Brooklyn, New York, Neidjhy Senatus is currently a DanceMajor at Hunter College. She is a self taught dancer whostarted dancing at the age of 6. She started taking danceclasses when she got to college and has gained experienceswith many different styles of dance such as Hip-hop,Contemporary, Jazz, and Afro styles. She is also self taught ingymnastics and Acrobatics where she learned flexibilitytechniques. Neidjhy is currently an assistant dance director atP.S. 119 Amersfort elementary school, the elementary schoolshe too attended when she was younger. She has performed inSteps on Broadway’s Performance Lab and New Wave DanceFestival. This is Neidjhy’s second season, first full year with SoulDance Co. Joining Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience hastaught her about herself as a person and as a dancer. Shewants to humbly thank everyone for their unwavering love andsupport for Soul Dance Co.

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Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience was co-founded in February 2019.Soul Dance Co. at its essence was founded to provide a space whereartists could bear their souls & stories on the dance floor in the mosthonest form. Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience has performed at TheDany Kaye Playhouse, Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Salvatore CapezioTheater at Peridance, The LaMama Theater, Jamaica Center for Arts andLearning, Jamaica Performing Arts Center and several others. The company strives to break the barriers of concert dance through thefusion of poetry, music, Afro-Latin, Contemporary-Ballet, Jazz, andModern Dance Technique to show the true diversification in dance. Thecompany’s repertoire is an exhibition of the physicality, endurance, andperseverance of their journeys in their own lives. As an Afro LatinaChoreographer, Artistic Director Cory “Nova” Villegas, has facedpushback from presenters and has had her work reduced to being “toomuch of a party”. Due to these experiences she vowed to normalize socialdance in the concert realm by casting dancers of color, using traditionalsalsa and Afro Cuban Rhythms and by creating dance works filled withboth athleticism and soul! Soul Dance Co. at its core is a celebration and amarathon tale of the experiences of Black Dance. The use of rhythms wegrew up listening to at home and brings them to life through her sultrymovement. About Soul Dance Co. DANCERSSasha Youngblood (Apprentice) @sasha.youngblood Sasha Youngblood is a 22 year old from Ridgewood, New York.Throughout elementary and middle school, she participated indifferent dance classes and afterschool programs, gaining a diverseknowledge of dance; including Hiphop, Modern, and African. Duringhighschool , she began to learn K-pop dances, prompting her to joinmultiple K-pop cover teams. Her interest in K-pop ignited her passionfor Korean culture and language. In addition to Pretty Big Movement,Sasha is currently a member of Not Shy Dance Crew and To the BeatDance Crew, two NYC-based K-pop cover groups. When she isn’tdancing, Sasha is also a painter and mixed media artist, havingstudied art since highschool. She is currently working towards herAssociate’s degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Painting, at Boroughof Manhattan Community College. She has showcased her work atmany pop up events in New York City and Albany. Alyse Royal (Apprentice) @ally_are82Alyse Royal is a NJ native that has been completely enamored withthe arts all of her life. From a young age she attended Whitney E.Houston Academy of Performing Arts for elementary school, whereshe first fell in love with dance, theater and singing. She attendeddance schools throughout the state, writing intensive programs,became cheerleader and sang in choirs. Most recently, she hasbecome apublished author, spoken word artist and speaker. She alsoprides herself on giving back where she can and has been involved invarious volunteer opportunities and mentorship programs. In 2018,Alyse also founded The Love Series, an artist platform whose missionis to ignite a chain reaction to love this world back to life through thearts. Her goal is to inspire others to reach their full potential throughwhatever they are called to. 9 DANCERSSasha Youngblood (Apprentice) @sasha.youngblood Sasha Youngblood is a 22 year old from Ridgewood, New York.Throughout elementary and middle school, she participated indifferent dance classes and afterschool programs, gaining a diverseknowledge of dance; including Hiphop, Modern, and African. Duringhighschool , she began to learn K-pop dances, prompting her to joinmultiple K-pop cover teams. Her interest in K-pop ignited her passionfor Korean culture and language. In addition to Pretty Big Movement,Sasha is currently a member of Not Shy Dance Crew and To the BeatDance Crew, two NYC-based K-pop cover groups. When she isn’tdancing, Sasha is also a painter and mixed media artist, havingstudied art since highschool. She is currently working towards herAssociate’s degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Painting, at Boroughof Manhattan Community College. She has showcased her work atmany pop up events in New York City and Albany. Alyse Royal (Apprentice) @ally_are82Alyse Royal is a NJ native that has been completely enamored withthe arts all of her life. From a young age she attended Whitney E.Houston Academy of Performing Arts for elementary school, whereshe first fell in love with dance, theater and singing. She attendeddance schools throughout the state, writing intensive programs,became cheerleader and sang in choirs. Most recently, she hasbecome apublished author, spoken word artist and speaker. She alsoprides herself on giving back where she can and has been involved invarious volunteer opportunities and mentorship programs. In 2018,Alyse also founded The Love Series, an artist platform whose missionis to ignite a chain reaction to love this world back to life through thearts. Her goal is to inspire others to reach their full potential throughwhatever they are called to. DANCERSSasha Youngblood (Apprentice) @sasha.youngblood Sasha Youngblood is a 22 year old from Ridgewood, New York.Throughout elementary and middle school, she participated indifferent dance classes and afterschool programs, gaining a diverseknowledge of dance; including Hiphop, Modern, and African. Duringhighschool , she began to learn K-pop dances, prompting her to joinmultiple K-pop cover teams. Her interest in K-pop ignited her passionfor Korean culture and language. In addition to Pretty Big Movement,Sasha is currently a member of Not Shy Dance Crew and To the BeatDance Crew, two NYC-based K-pop cover groups. When she isn’tdancing, Sasha is also a painter and mixed media artist, havingstudied art since highschool. She is currently working towards herAssociate’s degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Painting, at Boroughof Manhattan Community College. She has showcased her work atmany pop up events in New York City and Albany. Alyse Royal (Apprentice) @ally_are82Alyse Royal is a NJ native that has been completely enamored withthe arts all of her life. From a young age she attended Whitney E.Houston Academy of Performing Arts for elementary school, whereshe first fell in love with dance, theater and singing. She attendeddance schools throughout the state, writing intensive programs,became cheerleader and sang in choirs. Most recently, she hasbecome apublished author, spoken word artist and speaker. She alsoprides herself on giving back where she can and has been involved invarious volunteer opportunities and mentorship programs. In 2018,Alyse also founded The Love Series, an artist platform whose missionis to ignite a chain reaction to love this world back to life through thearts. Her goal is to inspire others to reach their full potential throughwhatever they are called to. 9 Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience was co-founded in February 2019.Soul Dance Co. at its essence was founded to provide a space whereartists could bear their souls & stories on the dance floor in the mosthonest form. Soul Dance Co.: The Soul Experience has performed at TheDany Kaye Playhouse, Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Salvatore CapezioTheater at Peridance, The LaMama Theater, Jamaica Center for Arts andLearning, Jamaica Performing Arts Center and several others. The company strives to break the barriers of concert dance through thefusion of poetry, music, Afro-Latin, Contemporary-Ballet, Jazz, andModern Dance Technique to show the true diversification in dance. Thecompany’s repertoire is an exhibition of the physicality, endurance, andperseverance of their journeys in their own lives. As an Afro LatinaChoreographer, Artistic Director Cory “Nova” Villegas, has facedpushback from presenters and has had her work reduced to being “toomuch of a party”. Due to these experiences she vowed to normalize socialdance in the concert realm by casting dancers of color, using traditionalsalsa and Afro Cuban Rhythms and by creating dance works filled withboth athleticism and soul! Soul Dance Co. at its core is a celebration and amarathon tale of the experiences of Black Dance. The use of rhythms wegrew up listening to at home and brings them to life through her sultrymovement. About Soul Dance Co.

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About OkànOkàn of Soul Dance Co. was founded inNovember of 2019. Okàn of Soul Dance Co.seeks to aid in the evolution of each student’stechnical ability, discipline, character, andprofessional development. Throughprogressive training, students receive a diversedance curriculum with a foundation in ballet,along with modern, Afro-Cuban, contemporary-jazz, and repertory. The founders andeducators of Okàn aim to create and nurturecultural experiences and connections throughdance. ChoreographersMia De Franco (Guest Choreographer)Mia De Franco is an experienced dancer, choreographer,and performer from New York. Born in Jamaica, Queens,Mia grew up training and competing in hip-hop, African,jazz, and modern techniques, but she discovered thatchoreographing and performing were her true passions.Choreographing dance works since the age of 12 andcompetitive dance works since the age of 16 have been partof her professional development. She has over 26 years ofexperience as a choreographer and holds a bachelor'sdegree in dance from Long Island University (Glen Cove,N.Y.). Her diverse training allows her to bring a richmovement vocabulary to the dance floor. Mia has workedwith various dance companies across the East Coast,including IFE Youth Dance Center, Pretty Big Movement,and Howard University Bisonettes. She has also done somecommercial work with Zeen Candle Co. and B.J. the ChicagoKid. Currently, she serves as the Arts Department Lead andLead Dance Educator at the Academy Charter High Schoolin Hempstead. She is also the hip-hop, jazz, contemporary,and competition choreographer for Genesis Dance, NY. Miais excited to have the opportunity to share her expertisewith the dancers she educates. She can’t wait to see thetalent and love for dance shine on the dance floor!10 ChoreographersMia De Franco (Guest Choreographer)Mia De Franco is an experienced dancer, choreographer,and performer from New York. Born in Jamaica, Queens,Mia grew up training and competing in hip-hop, African,jazz, and modern techniques, but she discovered thatchoreographing and performing were her true passions.Choreographing dance works since the age of 12 andcompetitive dance works since the age of 16 have been partof her professional development. She has over 26 years ofexperience as a choreographer and holds a bachelor'sdegree in dance from Long Island University (Glen Cove,N.Y.). Her diverse training allows her to bring a richmovement vocabulary to the dance floor. Mia has workedwith various dance companies across the East Coast,including IFE Youth Dance Center, Pretty Big Movement,and Howard University Bisonettes. She has also done somecommercial work with Zeen Candle Co. and B.J. the ChicagoKid. Currently, she serves as the Arts Department Lead andLead Dance Educator at the Academy Charter High Schoolin Hempstead. She is also the hip-hop, jazz, contemporary,and competition choreographer for Genesis Dance, NY. Miais excited to have the opportunity to share her expertisewith the dancers she educates. She can’t wait to see thetalent and love for dance shine on the dance floor! ChoreographersMia De Franco (Guest Choreographer)Mia De Franco is an experienced dancer, choreographer,and performer from New York. Born in Jamaica, Queens,Mia grew up training and competing in hip-hop, African,jazz, and modern techniques, but she discovered thatchoreographing and performing were her true passions.Choreographing dance works since the age of 12 andcompetitive dance works since the age of 16 have been partof her professional development. She has over 26 years ofexperience as a choreographer and holds a bachelor'sdegree in dance from Long Island University (Glen Cove,N.Y.). Her diverse training allows her to bring a richmovement vocabulary to the dance floor. Mia has workedwith various dance companies across the East Coast,including IFE Youth Dance Center, Pretty Big Movement,and Howard University Bisonettes. She has also done somecommercial work with Zeen Candle Co. and B.J. the ChicagoKid. Currently, she serves as the Arts Department Lead andLead Dance Educator at the Academy Charter High Schoolin Hempstead. She is also the hip-hop, jazz, contemporary,and competition choreographer for Genesis Dance, NY. Miais excited to have the opportunity to share her expertisewith the dancers she educates. She can’t wait to see thetalent and love for dance shine on the dance floor!10 About OkànOkàn of Soul Dance Co. was founded inNovember of 2019. Okàn of Soul Dance Co.seeks to aid in the evolution of each student’stechnical ability, discipline, character, andprofessional development. Throughprogressive training, students receive a diversedance curriculum with a foundation in ballet,along with modern, Afro-Cuban, contemporary-jazz, and repertory. The founders andeducators of Okàn aim to create and nurturecultural experiences and connections throughdance.

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About The Beacon Dance ComapnyThe Beacon Dance Company is an advanced levelelective course under the direction of Cory “Nova”Villegas that operates the entire school year. All BDCstudents are required to participate in allperformances and choreograph for the annual DanceMakers Collaborative performance. Students have theopportunity to work with guest artists andchoreographers, attend professional dance concerts,become experienced in taking classes and performingin professional settings and provide lecturedemonstrations to younger students in our communityoutreach program. Students are required to learnroles outside of being a dancer and gain experience indirecting rehearsals, marketing and promotions,fundraising, ticket sales, tech, and more. Studentsmeet four times a week during the school day, withrehearsals after school to learn additional techniquesand choreography. ChoreographersTweetBoogie (Guest Choreographer)Always representing The South Bronx, TweetBoogie isdevoted to the street styles of hip-hop. Her passion leadher to work with top artists like Jay-Z , LL Cool J, Shakira,Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and the iconic Miss Janet Jackson herself.Tweetie was also the host of MTV's "Dances From ThaHood" with Sway Calloway as her executive producer.More of her biggest clients were teaching Gail and Oprahsome of the latest hip-hop moves as a guest choreographeron The OPRAH Show, LIVE with Kelly & Mark and NewYork Living on PIX11 News with Marysol & Alex. Tweetie also choreographed for 50 Cents Green LightGang World Tour 22’ , the Queen of R& B-Mary J. Bligeon her “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour” and BETs 50th HipHop Anniversary. TweetBoogie takes great pride in her work within theunderground dance community as well. She has been aguest artist and performer for Red Bull and Red BullConnect. Teaching and touring as the hip hop judge forJuste DeBout. One of the biggest internationalunderground dance battles that travels worldwide. For more information visit www.TweetBoogie.com 11 ChoreographersTweetBoogie (Guest Choreographer)Always representing The South Bronx, TweetBoogie isdevoted to the street styles of hip-hop. Her passion leadher to work with top artists like Jay-Z , LL Cool J, Shakira,Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and the iconic Miss Janet Jackson herself.Tweetie was also the host of MTV's "Dances From ThaHood" with Sway Calloway as her executive producer.More of her biggest clients were teaching Gail and Oprahsome of the latest hip-hop moves as a guest choreographeron The OPRAH Show, LIVE with Kelly & Mark and NewYork Living on PIX11 News with Marysol & Alex. Tweetie also choreographed for 50 Cents Green LightGang World Tour 22’ , the Queen of R& B-Mary J. Bligeon her “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour” and BETs 50th HipHop Anniversary. TweetBoogie takes great pride in her work within theunderground dance community as well. She has been aguest artist and performer for Red Bull and Red BullConnect. Teaching and touring as the hip hop judge forJuste DeBout. One of the biggest internationalunderground dance battles that travels worldwide. For more information visit www.TweetBoogie.com ChoreographersTweetBoogie (Guest Choreographer)Always representing The South Bronx, TweetBoogie isdevoted to the street styles of hip-hop. Her passion leadher to work with top artists like Jay-Z , LL Cool J, Shakira,Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and the iconic Miss Janet Jackson herself.Tweetie was also the host of MTV's "Dances From ThaHood" with Sway Calloway as her executive producer.More of her biggest clients were teaching Gail and Oprahsome of the latest hip-hop moves as a guest choreographeron The OPRAH Show, LIVE with Kelly & Mark and NewYork Living on PIX11 News with Marysol & Alex. Tweetie also choreographed for 50 Cents Green LightGang World Tour 22’ , the Queen of R& B-Mary J. Bligeon her “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour” and BETs 50th HipHop Anniversary. TweetBoogie takes great pride in her work within theunderground dance community as well. She has been aguest artist and performer for Red Bull and Red BullConnect. Teaching and touring as the hip hop judge forJuste DeBout. One of the biggest internationalunderground dance battles that travels worldwide. For more information visit www.TweetBoogie.com 11 About The Beacon Dance ComapnyThe Beacon Dance Company is an advanced levelelective course under the direction of Cory “Nova”Villegas that operates the entire school year. All BDCstudents are required to participate in allperformances and choreograph for the annual DanceMakers Collaborative performance. Students have theopportunity to work with guest artists andchoreographers, attend professional dance concerts,become experienced in taking classes and performingin professional settings and provide lecturedemonstrations to younger students in our communityoutreach program. Students are required to learnroles outside of being a dancer and gain experience indirecting rehearsals, marketing and promotions,fundraising, ticket sales, tech, and more. Studentsmeet four times a week during the school day, withrehearsals after school to learn additional techniquesand choreography.

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I want to express my deepest gratitude to each andevery one of you who has generously poured your loveand unwavering support into Soul Dance Co. Thejourney has been enriched by the incrediblecontributions of Hunter College, Maura Donohue, andthe entire faculty at Hunter College. Your endlessoutpour of love has been the driving force behind ourcreative endeavors, and we are truly blessed to haveyour support.A special thank you extends to the Harkness Foundationfor affording me the opportunity to be awarded a grant.This support has been a game-changer, allowing us topursue our artistic vision with greater passion anddedication. I also want to express heartfelt appreciationto Fréyani Patrice for taking a courageous leap indesigning costumes that brought our show to life.Lastly, gratitude fills my heart for the Mark O'DonnellTheater, which not only housed us but provided abeautiful and inspiring space for us to createunforgettable moments. Thank you for being an integralpart of our journey.La Gracias...You all made this possible! ChoreographersMatthew Pasterisa (Guest Choreographer)Matthew Edward Pasterisa is a talented and gifted choreographerwhose recent work has graced international audiences on stages &videos. Mr. Pasterisa, popularly known as "Matt," has worked withinternational star Azealia Banks. He choreographed music videos suchas, "1991","Luxury," "Atlantis", "Anna Wintour" Chasing Time" and more. Theywent on a World Tour and Matt began to make his mark on the musicindustry. In between touring the world, In 2017, Pasterisa gotnominated/won an MTV Video Music Award (Best Choreography), forthe Kanye West music video "Fade" that featured Teyana Taylor.(Featured in Vogue magazine) Also, the music video received the "BestPerformance" at the Soul Train Music Awards. Matthew continued totour with Ms. Banks and started teaching dance classes overseas inBrazil & Israel. His teaching experiences include residencies at HarvardUniversity, Suny New Paltz, and Keystone College. Pasterisa workedvery hard on his craft. In February-Fall 2018, he worked withAmerican singer, KELELA for NYC Fashion Week. It was for thefamous "Chanel" show. Matt loved trying new things so he went on towork with Indie artist, Peter Lake. He CreativeDirected/Choreographed Peter's music video "Whistle" in New YorkCity and got featured in "Vents" magazine for his work. Peter Lake andMatt worked on more music video projects together that have millionsof streams globally. Matt was also featured in "Dance Mogul Magazine"and he was named as the choreographer "who could be banked on"Later in his career, he worked with Kelela again in 2023 for the"Jimmy Fallen" show where she debuted her album"Raven". MatthewPasterisa appeared on "Love & Hip HOP" season 7, alongside NYCrapper/reality star "Bianca Bonnie" choreographing for two episodes.Matt is still Artist Developing the New Artist of today's Culture.12 ChoreographersMatthew Pasterisa (Guest Choreographer)Matthew Edward Pasterisa is a talented and gifted choreographerwhose recent work has graced international audiences on stages &videos. Mr. Pasterisa, popularly known as "Matt," has worked withinternational star Azealia Banks. He choreographed music videos suchas, "1991","Luxury," "Atlantis", "Anna Wintour" Chasing Time" and more. Theywent on a World Tour and Matt began to make his mark on the musicindustry. In between touring the world, In 2017, Pasterisa gotnominated/won an MTV Video Music Award (Best Choreography), forthe Kanye West music video "Fade" that featured Teyana Taylor.(Featured in Vogue magazine) Also, the music video received the "BestPerformance" at the Soul Train Music Awards. Matthew continued totour with Ms. Banks and started teaching dance classes overseas inBrazil & Israel. His teaching experiences include residencies at HarvardUniversity, Suny New Paltz, and Keystone College. Pasterisa workedvery hard on his craft. In February-Fall 2018, he worked withAmerican singer, KELELA for NYC Fashion Week. It was for thefamous "Chanel" show. Matt loved trying new things so he went on towork with Indie artist, Peter Lake. He CreativeDirected/Choreographed Peter's music video "Whistle" in New YorkCity and got featured in "Vents" magazine for his work. Peter Lake andMatt worked on more music video projects together that have millionsof streams globally. Matt was also featured in "Dance Mogul Magazine"and he was named as the choreographer "who could be banked on"Later in his career, he worked with Kelela again in 2023 for the"Jimmy Fallen" show where she debuted her album"Raven". MatthewPasterisa appeared on "Love & Hip HOP" season 7, alongside NYCrapper/reality star "Bianca Bonnie" choreographing for two episodes.Matt is still Artist Developing the New Artist of today's Culture. ChoreographersMatthew Pasterisa (Guest Choreographer)Matthew Edward Pasterisa is a talented and gifted choreographerwhose recent work has graced international audiences on stages &videos. Mr. Pasterisa, popularly known as "Matt," has worked withinternational star Azealia Banks. He choreographed music videos suchas, "1991","Luxury," "Atlantis", "Anna Wintour" Chasing Time" and more. Theywent on a World Tour and Matt began to make his mark on the musicindustry. In between touring the world, In 2017, Pasterisa gotnominated/won an MTV Video Music Award (Best Choreography), forthe Kanye West music video "Fade" that featured Teyana Taylor.(Featured in Vogue magazine) Also, the music video received the "BestPerformance" at the Soul Train Music Awards. Matthew continued totour with Ms. Banks and started teaching dance classes overseas inBrazil & Israel. His teaching experiences include residencies at HarvardUniversity, Suny New Paltz, and Keystone College. Pasterisa workedvery hard on his craft. In February-Fall 2018, he worked withAmerican singer, KELELA for NYC Fashion Week. It was for thefamous "Chanel" show. Matt loved trying new things so he went on towork with Indie artist, Peter Lake. He CreativeDirected/Choreographed Peter's music video "Whistle" in New YorkCity and got featured in "Vents" magazine for his work. Peter Lake andMatt worked on more music video projects together that have millionsof streams globally. Matt was also featured in "Dance Mogul Magazine"and he was named as the choreographer "who could be banked on"Later in his career, he worked with Kelela again in 2023 for the"Jimmy Fallen" show where she debuted her album"Raven". MatthewPasterisa appeared on "Love & Hip HOP" season 7, alongside NYCrapper/reality star "Bianca Bonnie" choreographing for two episodes.Matt is still Artist Developing the New Artist of today's Culture.12 I want to express my deepest gratitude to each andevery one of you who has generously poured your loveand unwavering support into Soul Dance Co. Thejourney has been enriched by the incrediblecontributions of Hunter College, Maura Donohue, andthe entire faculty at Hunter College. Your endlessoutpour of love has been the driving force behind ourcreative endeavors, and we are truly blessed to haveyour support.A special thank you extends to the Harkness Foundationfor affording me the opportunity to be awarded a grant.This support has been a game-changer, allowing us topursue our artistic vision with greater passion anddedication. I also want to express heartfelt appreciationto Fréyani Patrice for taking a courageous leap indesigning costumes that brought our show to life.Lastly, gratitude fills my heart for the Mark O'DonnellTheater, which not only housed us but provided abeautiful and inspiring space for us to createunforgettable moments. Thank you for being an integralpart of our journey.La Gracias...You all made this possible!

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Honoree - Rhapsody James Bringing a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in dance educationand choreography, Rhapsody James stands as a highly sought-after figurein the Commercial Dance industry. Renowned for her exceptional teachingskills and choreographic prowess, Rhapsody has left an indelible mark onthe industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations withiconic artists such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Ciara, BritneySpears, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, EmotionalOranges, and Cassie, just to name a few. Born in Brooklyn and raised inthe Bronx, Rhapsody's journey into the world of dance began in highschool at the H.S of Art & Design, where she majored in AdvertisingDesign. Her passion for choreography blossomed during her time atPurchase College, where she earned her BFA in Social Sciences in the Arts.While her initial entry into the commercial dance industry was as anExecutive Assistant at Sony Music, it laid the foundation for her eventualleap into choreography. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence,Rhapsody's teaching career flourished as she shared her expertise atBroadway Dance Center and Monsters of Hip Hop. Her influence extendedglobally, teaching in various countries, including the United States, London,Finland, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia. Fueled by a commitment tothe craft, Rhapsody founded Motivating Excellence, the pioneering dancetraining program in Commercial Dance. Boasting over a decade of intensivetraining and nurturing over 250 students, Motivating Excellence stands asthe premier training program for aspiring dancers. Recognized for herinnovative and visionary approach, Rhapsody continues to shatterboundaries in choreography and creative direction. Venturing into therealm of film and television, her choreography graces hit shows like AllAmerican, Homecoming, Truth Be Told, and Remember Me: The MahaliaJackson Story. Simultaneously, Rhapsody is passionately involved in herown projects, including the development of Blackhouse Manor and SirenAssassins, as well as showcasing her multifaceted talents through herhybrid dance company, R.ED (Rhapsody En Dance).14 Honoree - Rhapsody James Bringing a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in dance educationand choreography, Rhapsody James stands as a highly sought-after figurein the Commercial Dance industry. Renowned for her exceptional teachingskills and choreographic prowess, Rhapsody has left an indelible mark onthe industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations withiconic artists such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Ciara, BritneySpears, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, EmotionalOranges, and Cassie, just to name a few. Born in Brooklyn and raised inthe Bronx, Rhapsody's journey into the world of dance began in highschool at the H.S of Art & Design, where she majored in AdvertisingDesign. Her passion for choreography blossomed during her time atPurchase College, where she earned her BFA in Social Sciences in the Arts.While her initial entry into the commercial dance industry was as anExecutive Assistant at Sony Music, it laid the foundation for her eventualleap into choreography. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence,Rhapsody's teaching career flourished as she shared her expertise atBroadway Dance Center and Monsters of Hip Hop. Her influence extendedglobally, teaching in various countries, including the United States, London,Finland, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia. Fueled by a commitment tothe craft, Rhapsody founded Motivating Excellence, the pioneering dancetraining program in Commercial Dance. Boasting over a decade of intensivetraining and nurturing over 250 students, Motivating Excellence stands asthe premier training program for aspiring dancers. Recognized for herinnovative and visionary approach, Rhapsody continues to shatterboundaries in choreography and creative direction. Venturing into therealm of film and television, her choreography graces hit shows like AllAmerican, Homecoming, Truth Be Told, and Remember Me: The MahaliaJackson Story. Simultaneously, Rhapsody is passionately involved in herown projects, including the development of Blackhouse Manor and SirenAssassins, as well as showcasing her multifaceted talents through herhybrid dance company, R.ED (Rhapsody En Dance). Honoree - Rhapsody James Bringing a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in dance educationand choreography, Rhapsody James stands as a highly sought-after figurein the Commercial Dance industry. Renowned for her exceptional teachingskills and choreographic prowess, Rhapsody has left an indelible mark onthe industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations withiconic artists such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Ciara, BritneySpears, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, EmotionalOranges, and Cassie, just to name a few. Born in Brooklyn and raised inthe Bronx, Rhapsody's journey into the world of dance began in highschool at the H.S of Art & Design, where she majored in AdvertisingDesign. Her passion for choreography blossomed during her time atPurchase College, where she earned her BFA in Social Sciences in the Arts.While her initial entry into the commercial dance industry was as anExecutive Assistant at Sony Music, it laid the foundation for her eventualleap into choreography. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence,Rhapsody's teaching career flourished as she shared her expertise atBroadway Dance Center and Monsters of Hip Hop. Her influence extendedglobally, teaching in various countries, including the United States, London,Finland, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia. Fueled by a commitment tothe craft, Rhapsody founded Motivating Excellence, the pioneering dancetraining program in Commercial Dance. Boasting over a decade of intensivetraining and nurturing over 250 students, Motivating Excellence stands asthe premier training program for aspiring dancers. Recognized for herinnovative and visionary approach, Rhapsody continues to shatterboundaries in choreography and creative direction. Venturing into therealm of film and television, her choreography graces hit shows like AllAmerican, Homecoming, Truth Be Told, and Remember Me: The MahaliaJackson Story. Simultaneously, Rhapsody is passionately involved in herown projects, including the development of Blackhouse Manor and SirenAssassins, as well as showcasing her multifaceted talents through herhybrid dance company, R.ED (Rhapsody En Dance).14

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First and foremost I want to thank God for providing me with thevision to create Pretty BIG Movement. Within the past 17 years PBMhas shaped and molded women globally to dance in spaces freely witha no judgment approach. I am utterly grateful for the supportiveefforts of those who continue to celebrate PBM and rock the motto IAM PRETTY BIG AND POWERFUL everyday.To the ladies of Pretty BIG Movement your dedication and hard workhas exceeded my expectations. As a collective it’s beautiful to witnessthe growth and sisterhood bond on and off stage. The authenticityenvironment you’ve all created will empower young girls and womenbeyond.I appreciate everyone who has contributed to making our 1st AnnualPretty BIG Movement Showcase a success. Thank you to the elitechoreographers, special guest performers, volunteers, stage manager,lighting director, videographer, photographer, and you, our PrettyBIG warrior audience for showing up to support us.I wanted to thank our honoree Rhapsody James for her 25 years ofservice in the dance/commercial industry. Her dedication, continuedleadership and passion has not gone unnoticed.Lastly, I would like to thank my son Harlem. It’s because of you I pushto be the best role model for YOU. I thought I would have to put mydreams on hold but you’ve shown me anything is POSSIBLE. I loveyou with every fiber in my body. I will continue to be your strength,best friend, and mother to infinity. Thank You15 Guest Artist PgarciaplusAngelchrisztina First and foremost I want to thank God for providing me with thevision to create Pretty BIG Movement. Within the past 17 years PBMhas shaped and molded women globally to dance in spaces freely witha no judgment approach. I am utterly grateful for the supportiveefforts of those who continue to celebrate PBM and rock the motto IAM PRETTY BIG AND POWERFUL everyday.To the ladies of Pretty BIG Movement your dedication and hard workhas exceeded my expectations. As a collective it’s beautiful to witnessthe growth and sisterhood bond on and off stage. The authenticityenvironment you’ve all created will empower young girls and womenbeyond.I appreciate everyone who has contributed to making our 1st AnnualPretty BIG Movement Showcase a success. Thank you to the elitechoreographers, special guest performers, volunteers, stage manager,lighting director, videographer, photographer, and you, our PrettyBIG warrior audience for showing up to support us.I wanted to thank our honoree Rhapsody James for her 25 years ofservice in the dance/commercial industry. Her dedication, continuedleadership and passion has not gone unnoticed.Lastly, I would like to thank my son Harlem. It’s because of you I pushto be the best role model for YOU. I thought I would have to put mydreams on hold but you’ve shown me anything is POSSIBLE. I loveyou with every fiber in my body. I will continue to be your strength,best friend, and mother to infinity. Thank You15

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