DANCE...It's What We Do!
Evening with Friends
1. When Love Takes Over
Organization: Ballet Arts Centre
Choreographers: Sydney Phelps and Megan Bannatyne
Dancers: Lenox-Mae Barnum, Adelaide Burt, Ayla Caldow, Katie-Grace Cruz, CeCe Greaker, Ella Gover, Cate Jackson, Mirabelle Joyal, Leighton Kisz, Kendall Kuzon, Elizabeth Latsen, Annalise Longmire, Bryden Mathews, Evelyn Peffer, Eloise Roberts, Kelsey Wiranata
2. REQUIEM
Organization: Florida State College at Jacksonville danceWORKS
Choreographer: Jameel Hendricks
Dancers: Tee Anthony, Brianna Barber, Bryce Barber, Abigail Gast, Sereneti Harris, Ciara Ivey, Alex Leslie, Giselle Lopez, Arianna Marcellino, Kiara Marquez, Summer Matacia, Olivia Studer, Kinsey Watts
3. Fickle Game
Organization: DanceMania
Choreographer: Kristen Scandurra
Dancers: Emma Arapi, Becca Atwell, Emily Atwell, Allison Marino, Rosabel Martinez, Vivian Weems
4. Golden Jags 70’s Showdown
Organization: F.O.U.R.D.
Choreographer: Jossi Benford
Dancers: Meredith Burch, Lexi Edward, London Johnson, Shadashia Lee, Samya Rhone, Kendall Williams
5. Birds
Organization: Synergy Dance Company
Choreographer: Ashley Rhodes
Dancers: Aubrey Armstrong, Dallie Bigay, Sophia Fabio, Lilla Vane
6. Property
Organization: Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Videographer: Eriden Images
Dancers: ESJ Honors Dance
7. Ignite
Organization: Embodied by Dance
Choreographer: Amaani Grant
Dancers: Florida School of the Arts
8. I Get To Love You
Organization: Ballet Arts Centre
Choreographer: Sydney Phelps
Dancers: Ayla Caldow, Leighton Kisz, Elizabeth Latsen, Kelsey Wiranata
9. Upside Down
Organization: Royal Amelia Dance Academy
Choreographers: Ashley Aquilo and Meredith Burke
Dancers: Molly Bauer, Basille Burkhart, Juliett Constant, Mila Deguiera, Imelda Grogan, Sophie Gorman, Hannah Hereford, Ava Martus, Maddilyn Morton, Kailey Pickett, Carlee Sawyers, Remi Thornton, Perri Vanderhoff
10. Queen of the Dryaid Variation from Don Quixote
Organization: Ballet Arts Centre
Restaged by: Elizabeth Kuhn
Dancer: Daniella Holden
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Set within the whimsical "Dream Sequence" of Act II, the Queen of the Dryads variation is a breathtaking display of regal authority and ethereal grace. The choreography demands precision, featuring leg extension and intricate footwork that float effortlessly over the score of Ludwig Minkus. It stands as a pinnacle of technical virtuosity, embodying the beauty of a forest deity within Don Quixote’s enchanted vision.
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11. Arrhythmica
Organization: Rhythm Theory
Choreographer: Jenne Vermes
Dancers: Chloe Fewell, Andrea Hagan, Jenne Vermes
12. Repeat Until Death
Choreographer: Sarava Dawson
Dancers: Sarava Dawson, Savona Dawson, Ashley Rhodes, Olivia Studer
13. Tribute In Blue
Organization: LaVilla School of the Arts
Choreographer: Michelle Ottley-Fisher
Dancers: Performers-LaVilla Modern Dance Ensemble with Kennedy Caddell
14. Closed In
Organization: Three Hearts Dance
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Videographer: Eriden Images
Dancers: Jocelyn Benford, Sarava Dawson, Savona Dawson, Amaani Grant, Jamie Hunt, Hannah Kaemmer, Joanna Mizesko
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This film explores the tension between artistry and stagnation. This story reveals what happens when creativity is contained then set free. We invite you to press beyond limitations. We hope you pursue your own expression of artistry. May you spread color throughout your world in a way only you can.
INTERMISSION - 15 minute
15. Wait. Why?
Organization: Three Hearts Dance
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Videographer: Eriden Images
Dancers: Peyton Blair, Lexie Bristol, Krishelle Edwards, Logan Morris, Kayla Neeper
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Wait. Why?” is a reflective dance film that invites a pause in the rush of living. We hope this piece inspires you to question why I am here, and why am I choosing this path?
16. A.S.A.P
Organization: Three Hearts Dance
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Videographer: Lexie Bristol, Sarah George, Mikayla Hansen
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This piece is a response to the film “Wait.Why?” It is time for a change after years of hustling, achieving, and pursuing. We hope this piece inspires you to be as still, sincere, soft, and steady as possible.
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17. Him, Her, Us
Organization: Champion Ballroom
Choreographer: Alexis Brockway ft collaboration with Luke Keeley
Dancers: Alexis Brockway, Luke Keeley
18. Shake Your Groove Thing
Organization: Ballet Arts Centre
Choreographer: Sydney Phelps
Dancers: Lenox-Mae Barnum, Adelaide Burt, Katie-Grace Cruz, Ella Gover, Cate Jackson, Mirabelle Joyal, Annalise Longmire, Bryden Mathews, Evelyn Peffer, Eloise Roberts
19. Runaway
Organization: DanceMania
Choreographer: Kristen Scandurra
Dancers: Rebecca Atwell, Emily Atwell, Kinayah James
20. With You
Organization: Synergy Dance Company
Choreographer: Sarava Dawson
Dancers: Brooklynn Armstrong, Chiara Fabio, Alivia Redmond, Adeline Schild, Olivia Sharp
21. DragonFly Vision
Organization: Providence Dance Company and Three Hearts Dance
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Videographer: Eriden Images
Dancers: Providence Middle School Dance Company
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DragonFly Vision is a dance film inspired by the life cycle of the dragonfly, a creature that begins its life grounded. The DragonFly emerges with the rare gift of nearly 360-degree vision. The piece reflects our own journey of learning to trust that God sees the full picture. Even when our vision is limited, He is faithfully ordering our steps through every stage of our life cycle.
22. I Believed You
Organization: Three Hearts Dance
Choreographer: Lexie Bristol
Dancers: Sam Andrew, Sarava Dawson, Mikayla Hansen, Kayla Neeper, Ashley Rhodes
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These Professional Experience dancers are performing choreography that will be featured in the final dance film titled, “I Believed You.” The film will premiere at the Three Hearts Dance Season 11 Concert on May 2nd at The Jessie.
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23. Bailarin
Organization: Malembe Dance Company
Choreographer: Robersy Holley
Dancers: Jacqueline Bellido, Jasmine Booker, Crystal Thompson
24. The Rose
Organization: Ballet Arts Centre
Choreographer: Mia Christie
Dancers: Ayla Caldow, Amina Cline, Alexandra Doran, Gia Gerisch, Leighton Kisz, Shelby Kolar, Kelsey Wiranata
25. Cipher
Organization: LaVilla School of the Arts
Choreographer: Ansley Allen
Dancers: LaVilla Modern Dance Ensemble with Carlee Tellez
26. Before and Following Shape
Choreographer: Kennedy Butterfield
Dancers: Kennedy Butterfield
27. Pure Love
Organization: Royal Amelia Academy of Dance
Choreographer: Ms. Meredith & Ms. Lizzy
Dancers: Kylee Allen, Isabelle Arredondo, Rebeca Byrd, Athena Croker, Vera DeBlock, Allie Deguiera, Caroline Duncan, Kentley Firnstahl, Elizabeth Foose, Avie Pickett, Leighton Redfield, Isla Resch, Gemma Resch, Emma Taylor, Mila Aslangeciner, Zev Brow, Blue Burkhart, Eliza Dees, Charlie Fountain, Katherine Gibson, Aryanna Johnson, Julia Logsdon, Adelle Merz, Ava Nusraty, Emma June Pelletier, Charlotte Raines, Seinna Wilson, Murphy Anderso, Laila Brown, Ivy Enloe, Catherine Goss, Evvie Highsmith, Chole Lavin, Alaina Robinson, Alexandria Wright, Anabella Brand, Arianna Beaumont, Peyton Davis, Olivia Dragonette, Reagan Mattox, Sophia Moore, Fiona Powles
Ballet Arts Centre and Three Hearts Dance would like to give a big thank you to everyone who was involved in making this evening a success. We appreciate all of your shared creativity and collaboration to bring together the diversity and artistry within Jacksonville’s Dance Community. ​
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We call this concert Evening with Friends because we couldn't do this without YOU. If you were moved by tonight’s performance, please consider a gift to help us close out this season’s expenses and jumpstart our budget for next year. We ask that you help ensure the stage stays bright for our dancers in 2027 by clicking the button above and donating today!














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