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Evening with Friends

Ballet Arts Centre
Three Hearts Dance

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. â€‹

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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!

THD
Live Productions
THD Concert Bridges
THD
FSCJ DanceWorks
ESJ
Malembe
Royal Amelia Dance Academy
Ballet Arts Centre Princess Camp
Ballet Arts Centre Summer Dance Programs
Ballet Arts Centre Recital 2026
Dance Mania
Embodied Dance
LaVilla
Providence
Rhythm Theory
Synergy

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - 3:45PM - 8:30PM

Tuesday - 3:30PM - 8:45PM

Wednesday - 3:45PM - 8:45PM

​Thursday - 4:15PM - 8:15PM

LOCATION

1621 Camden Ave

Jacksonville, FL 32207

904-399-5687

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