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SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE<br />
16TH SEASON | 2021-2022<br />
Artistic Director<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
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Artistic Director<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE<br />
16TH SEASON | 2021-2022<br />
Voices –<br />
Ris<strong>in</strong>g Choreographers<br />
October 14-17, 2021<br />
PRODUCING SPONSOR: SHANE CHALKE<br />
<strong>SCD</strong> + <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>collaboration</strong> <strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong> B.E. <strong>Jazz</strong><br />
December 2-5, 2021<br />
DANCE SPONSOR: KEN PARTYKA<br />
Dance Makers<br />
January 27-30, 2022<br />
PRODUCING SPONSOR: SAM ALFSTAD<br />
Cuban Project: Historias<br />
April 28 - May 1, 2022<br />
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To become a Producer,<br />
contact Dan Barzel: Dan.Barzel@gmail.com
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD<br />
It is <strong>with</strong> great joy that we present to you our 16th<br />
anniversary season: GRIT. If our last season marked our<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g of age as a contemporary dance company, this<br />
season exemplifies our growth and ability to thrive as we<br />
progress from a young company to one that has and will<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to succeed, no matter the circumstance. While<br />
fac<strong>in</strong>g the enormous challenges of perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the age<br />
of COVID, we have done just that—thrived—by putt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on both streamed and <strong>in</strong>-person shows, restart<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
<strong>in</strong>-studio series, and persever<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> our commitment to<br />
uplift artists: quite the fulfill<strong>in</strong>g task!<br />
Our patrons, funders, volunteers, and audience make this work possible. We are<br />
<strong>in</strong> awe of your commitment over the past 16 years, and your support has been<br />
the def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g factor <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g us become the strong company we are today. Your<br />
dedication dur<strong>in</strong>g this difficult time has been <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g, show<strong>in</strong>g us how committed<br />
YOU are to our cont<strong>in</strong>ued work; you’re show<strong>in</strong>g us your GRIT. Your presence at<br />
our events and your ongo<strong>in</strong>g support susta<strong>in</strong>s us and provides the foundation of<br />
our company.<br />
Our 3 1/2 year-old studio is bustl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> activity <strong>with</strong> safety guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> place.<br />
We are proud and committed to be able to cont<strong>in</strong>ue our company practice sessions,<br />
workshops and ongo<strong>in</strong>g classes <strong>in</strong> Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to Advanced contemporary dance,<br />
Improvisational Dance, Afro-Modern, Tap, Pilates, Yoga, our tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g ensemble<br />
(<strong>SCD</strong>E), and our In-Studio Performance Series. This is a testament to the energy<br />
contemporary dance creates.<br />
Now, our dancers are energized and excited to perform <strong>with</strong> more vigor and<br />
enthusiasm than ever. The vision of <strong>SCD</strong> is be<strong>in</strong>g realized; we are all show<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our tenacity and commitment to dance <strong>in</strong> spite of challeng<strong>in</strong>g times, and this is<br />
reason to celebrate!<br />
We send a special thanks to our <strong>in</strong>spirational Artistic Director, Leymis Bolaños<br />
Wilmott, and our company dancers who pour their heart and soul <strong>in</strong>to Sarasota<br />
Contemporary Dance and every performance.<br />
We applaud all of you who have walked alongside <strong>SCD</strong> on our path to passion and<br />
purpose. We thank you, and we are grateful you are on this journey <strong>with</strong> us!<br />
Dan Barzel, President<br />
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FROM THE FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<br />
In our sixteen years, Sarasota Contemporary Dance has exponentially broadened<br />
its reach and adapted to uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty—which is why we have aptly titled this season<br />
GRIT: we are danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance. For me, as someone<br />
who believes <strong>in</strong> the power of prayer, family, and dance, it is the GRIT, the focus, and<br />
the sheer power of our craft that keeps me lead<strong>in</strong>g this company.<br />
We are thrilled to make our long-awaited return to the Cook Theatre at the FSU<br />
Center for the Perform<strong>in</strong>g Arts. This season’s Ma<strong>in</strong> Stage l<strong>in</strong>eup might just be one of<br />
my all-time favorites: we’re launch<strong>in</strong>g this remarkable season <strong>with</strong> a dedication to the<br />
Voices of the next generation of choreographers. Then, we’re kick<strong>in</strong>g off December<br />
<strong>with</strong> a live music <strong>collaboration</strong> honor<strong>in</strong>g the legendary <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>, alongside<br />
our long-time encourager and friend, <strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong>. We’ll be roar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to 2022,<br />
rek<strong>in</strong>dl<strong>in</strong>g my love of dance and piano <strong>with</strong> composer Francis Schwartz <strong>in</strong> a program<br />
that features some of NYC’s f<strong>in</strong>est Dance Makers. And we’ll br<strong>in</strong>g it to a rous<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ale<br />
at the close of our season, <strong>with</strong> a performance exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Operation Pedro Pan, a<br />
moment <strong>in</strong> time <strong>in</strong> Cuban-American history through a contemporary lens.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce an early age, I witnessed my parents navigate this world <strong>with</strong> an impenetrable<br />
shield of faith, as they have upheld their core values and preserved their cultures.<br />
They <strong>in</strong>stilled <strong>in</strong> me a responsibility to walk <strong>in</strong> my purpose, be passionate <strong>in</strong> whatever<br />
I do, and to never give up. I have stood on the shoulders of survivors, <strong>in</strong>novators,<br />
dreamers—all the while acknowledg<strong>in</strong>g the sacrifices they made to come to this<br />
country. It is because of their GRIT that I br<strong>in</strong>g my artistry today.<br />
It is our GRIT, our purpose, passion, and perseverance that enables us to br<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
community the joy of dance, and to advocate for aspir<strong>in</strong>g and established dance<br />
artists, as well as choreographers of all abilities and walks of life; to make dance<br />
accessible to all. And we want to say thank you.<br />
Thank you for show<strong>in</strong>g up, be it <strong>in</strong>-person or from home, com<strong>in</strong>g together <strong>with</strong> purpose.<br />
It means everyth<strong>in</strong>g to us to share our passion <strong>with</strong> you.<br />
Because of you, Sarasota Contemporary Dance perseveres.<br />
This season br<strong>in</strong>gs to the foreground the unyield<strong>in</strong>g GRIT of our company, ourselves,<br />
and our community. I am so grateful to welcome you to our 16th Season.<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, Artistic Director<br />
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ABOUT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott,<br />
a Cuban-American artist, mother, and teacher<br />
<strong>with</strong> rhythm <strong>in</strong>extricably <strong>in</strong> her bones found<br />
her voice through dance at an early age. As<br />
the Founder and Artistic Director of Sarasota<br />
Contemporary Dance, she has the privilege of<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g those bones to create art that has been<br />
called “stunn<strong>in</strong>g and imag<strong>in</strong>ative” by Carrie<br />
Seidman of the Herald Tribune. As Artist-<strong>in</strong>-<br />
Residence at New College of Florida, she has<br />
the opportunity to share her love of dance<br />
and to be an <strong>in</strong>fluential member of Florida’s<br />
dance community. Featured <strong>in</strong> Sarasota Scene<br />
Magaz<strong>in</strong>e’s Arts & Cultural Issue: Ladies of<br />
the Arts, Leymis has been the recipient of<br />
numerous artistic achievement and leadership<br />
awards throughout her career. She was honored to receive the Dance Magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
award for “Southeast Best Choreographer” and was listed <strong>in</strong> Sarasota Magaz<strong>in</strong>e as<br />
one of the Top 28 Most Powerful People <strong>in</strong> the Arts. Her 80+ dance works <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
<strong>collaboration</strong>s <strong>with</strong> artists and organizations of various discipl<strong>in</strong>es from musicians<br />
to museums. Collaborative highlights <strong>in</strong>clude: Sarasota Orchestra, Choral Artists<br />
of Sarasota, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, Asolo Rep, Salvador Dalí Museum,<br />
Kaleidoscope, John and Mable R<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g Museum, Art Center of Sarasota, Stephen<br />
Miles of New Music New College, composer Eduard Cosla, percussionist Scott Blum,<br />
Mark Dancigers of NOW Ensemble, multitalented Francis Schwartz, and legendary<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>cipal harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot. Her works have been performed nationally at<br />
the John F. Kennedy Center, Ailey Citigroup Theater <strong>in</strong> NYC, Colony Theater and<br />
Jackie Gleason Theatre <strong>in</strong> Miami, and <strong>in</strong>ternationally <strong>in</strong> Ramallah, Argent<strong>in</strong>a, and<br />
Spa<strong>in</strong>. Leymis pioneered the Dance and Heal<strong>in</strong>g certificate at the University of<br />
Florida and holds a Master of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts <strong>in</strong> Performance and Choreography from<br />
Florida State University. Her research <strong>in</strong> dance as a heal<strong>in</strong>g art form and its ability<br />
to harness and foster community build<strong>in</strong>g came to fruition <strong>in</strong> 2006 when she and<br />
Rachael Inman founded Fuzión Dance Artists, now Sarasota Contemporary Dance.<br />
Leymis is a professor of dance at New College of Florida, a certified Pilates <strong>in</strong>structor,<br />
and through her Dance for PD certificate experience founded and developed the<br />
dance program at Park<strong>in</strong>son Place <strong>in</strong> 2012. She served as Vice President of the F<br />
lorida Dance Association from 2013-2017 and is a member of the Arts and Health<br />
Coalition <strong>in</strong> Sarasota. Her most precious honor, however, is be<strong>in</strong>g married to her<br />
husband, Kav<strong>in</strong>, of sixteen years and mother to eleven-year-old Charles Edward and<br />
five-year-old, Valda Elizabeth who <strong>in</strong>spires her dance-mak<strong>in</strong>g daily.<br />
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ARTISTS<br />
Melissa Rummel (Dancer/Associate Director<br />
of <strong>SCD</strong>E) was raised <strong>in</strong> Dryden, Michigan where she<br />
started danc<strong>in</strong>g at the age of seven. She graduated<br />
from Belhaven University <strong>with</strong> a BFA <strong>in</strong> dance, emphasis<br />
on modern dance and choreography. She has tra<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
<strong>with</strong> companies such as Eisenhower Dance Ensemble,<br />
RiverNorth Chicago, Ad Deum Dance Company, and<br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance. This is Melissa’s seventh<br />
season as a dancer <strong>with</strong> Sarasota Contemporary Dance,<br />
her third year as Studio Coord<strong>in</strong>ator and Associate<br />
Director for <strong>SCD</strong> Ensemble, and currently teaches <strong>with</strong> <strong>SCD</strong> and Woodland F<strong>in</strong>e Arts<br />
Academy. She also enjoys fitness and the positive effect it can br<strong>in</strong>g to others, and<br />
she strives to f<strong>in</strong>d new ways to comb<strong>in</strong>e her love of dance and fitness. She strives to<br />
never stop stretch<strong>in</strong>g herself as a performer, choreographer, and teacher.<br />
Jessica Obiedz<strong>in</strong>ski (Dancer/Rehearsal Assistant)<br />
holds a Bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong> Dance and a Master’s<br />
Degree <strong>in</strong> Science <strong>in</strong> Tourism and Hospitality<br />
Management from the University of Florida. She has<br />
performed professionally <strong>in</strong> works of New York City<br />
based artists, Elizabeth Streb, Laurie Devito, Vencl<br />
Dance and Beth Soll and has been most recently<br />
danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> the Sarasota Contemporary Dance<br />
Company for three seasons. Jessica has presented works<br />
for the New Grounds Festival, Creative P<strong>in</strong>ellas, and Sarasota Contemporary Dance.<br />
Jessica has a love for choreograph<strong>in</strong>g and teach<strong>in</strong>g Yoga, Pilates, and Simonson<br />
dance technique, and has most recently been appo<strong>in</strong>ted the Rehearsal Assistant<br />
position at <strong>SCD</strong>.<br />
Juliana Crist<strong>in</strong>a (Dancer) was born <strong>in</strong> West Palm<br />
Beach, FL. A graduate of the University of North<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>a School of the Arts (UNCSA). She received her<br />
B.F.A Degree <strong>in</strong> Dance under the direction of Dean<br />
Susan Jaffe and Associate Dean Brenda Daniels. Juliana<br />
has studied <strong>in</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong>ee Programs <strong>with</strong> Nashville Ballet<br />
and Ballet Palm Beach. Ms. Crist<strong>in</strong>a has performed<br />
works by Azure Barton, Kira Blazek, Helen Simoneau,<br />
M<strong>in</strong>g Lung-Yang, Juel D. Lane, Orange Grove, and Doug<br />
Giseppi. Juliana is also on faculty at The Sarasota Ballet. This is Ms. Crist<strong>in</strong>a’s third<br />
season <strong>with</strong> the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company.<br />
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Sea Lee (Dancer) Born and raised <strong>in</strong> South Korea,<br />
Sea (pronounced as “Say”) Lee was tra<strong>in</strong>ed both<br />
conservatively and professionally at SunHwa Arts<br />
High School under the direction of Seung Yup Hong.<br />
She received a BFA <strong>with</strong> Cum Laude honors from the<br />
University of Florida and MFA <strong>with</strong> a fellowship from<br />
Holl<strong>in</strong>s University/ American Dance Festival. Sea has<br />
performed professionally <strong>with</strong> Mov<strong>in</strong>g Current Dance<br />
Collective, <strong>in</strong>dependent projects <strong>with</strong> Paula Kramer<br />
and a photographer Tom Kramer, and collaborated <strong>with</strong> Asolo Repertory Theatre<br />
<strong>with</strong> Kaleidoscope Connect project. Sea has been on the faculty at the University<br />
of Tampa, St. Petersburg College, and directed a dance program at Cypress Creek<br />
middle school. Sea’s choreography has been presented by Co-motion Dance Theatre<br />
(2013, 2014), HCC Dance Ensembles (2015-2021), ACDFA <strong>in</strong> University of North<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>a Greensboro (2013) and Florida State University (2011), University of Tampa<br />
(2015, 2016), Mov<strong>in</strong>g Current Dance Collective (2019) and presented at Holl<strong>in</strong>s<br />
University, NewGrounds Festival, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and the American<br />
Dance Festival. Sea currently serves as a dance faculty at Hillsborough Community<br />
College and Sarasota Ballet, and teaches and performs <strong>with</strong> <strong>SCD</strong>, and <strong>with</strong> a<br />
physically <strong>in</strong>tegrated dance company, REVolutions Dance, regionally, nationally,<br />
and <strong>in</strong>ternationally.<br />
Monessa Salley (Dancer) South Carol<strong>in</strong>a native,<br />
Monessa Salley, is currently <strong>in</strong> her third season<br />
danc<strong>in</strong>g and teach<strong>in</strong>g professionally <strong>with</strong> the Sarasota<br />
Contemporary Dance Company. She is also a teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
artist for the Sarasota Ballet and Wholehearted<br />
Education. She holds a B.A. <strong>in</strong> Dance Performance<br />
from W<strong>in</strong>throp University and an M.Ed. from Columbia<br />
College. After perform<strong>in</strong>g and serv<strong>in</strong>g as a certified<br />
dance educator for 12 years, she went on to pursue her<br />
MFA <strong>in</strong> Dance Performance and New Media at New York University’s Tisch School<br />
of Arts. She has previously toured and performed professionally <strong>with</strong> Sapphire<br />
Moon Dance Company, Vibrations Dance Company, T.O. Dance Inc., The Power<br />
Company Collaborative, and NYU’s Second Avenue Dance Company. Salley enjoys<br />
choreograph<strong>in</strong>g and present<strong>in</strong>g new works. She has a m<strong>in</strong>d, body, spirit approach<br />
to dance and relishes <strong>in</strong> practic<strong>in</strong>g and ref<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g her craft, generat<strong>in</strong>g heal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
through dance, and enhanc<strong>in</strong>g community relations.<br />
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Samantha Miller (Dancer) is an emerg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
dance artist orig<strong>in</strong>ally from Kendallville, Indiana. She<br />
tra<strong>in</strong>ed for 16 years <strong>in</strong> the areas of tap, jazz, ballet,<br />
and modern at Tri-County Dance Academy for the<br />
Perform<strong>in</strong>g Arts. In 2013, Samantha cont<strong>in</strong>ued her<br />
studies at the University of the Arts <strong>in</strong> Philadelphia, PA<br />
under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. Dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
her time at the University of the Arts, Samantha was<br />
able to perform works by Curt Haworth, Douglas<br />
Becker, Esther Baker Tarpaga, Jen McG<strong>in</strong>n, Sidra Bell, Robert Burden, and Lauren<br />
Putty White. She was also able to work <strong>with</strong> Jean<strong>in</strong>e McCa<strong>in</strong>e perform<strong>in</strong>g her<br />
work “Under Her Sk<strong>in</strong>” <strong>in</strong> the Philadelphia Fr<strong>in</strong>ge Art Festival <strong>in</strong> 2015. Samantha<br />
received her Bachelor of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts degree <strong>in</strong> Dance, <strong>in</strong> May 2016 and is now<br />
explor<strong>in</strong>g the world of dance <strong>in</strong> St. Petersburg, FL. S<strong>in</strong>ce resid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Florida.<br />
Samantha has been able to work and perform alongside Helen Hansen French,<br />
Mary Chase Doll, and Lauren Slone. She is a member of RogueDance Company and<br />
a new member of Sarasota Contemporary Dance.<br />
Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton (Dancer) graduated from<br />
New College of Florida <strong>with</strong> a B.A. <strong>in</strong> Literature and<br />
Performance Studies. She is excited and humbled to<br />
start her second season <strong>with</strong> Sarasota Contemporary<br />
Dance as a full-fledged company member. Eugenia<br />
has collaborated as a performer, choreographer, and<br />
movement consultant for local arts organizations<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g The John and Mable R<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g Museum,<br />
Historic Spanish Po<strong>in</strong>t, New Music New College,<br />
MARA Gallery, R<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g College of Art and Design,<br />
and New College of Florida. She has been a recipient of the John R<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g Tower<br />
and Andrew W. Mellon Grants of which the latter allowed her to develop and set<br />
choreography for “The Rh<strong>in</strong>o Project: Human // Nature” (2019); an <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
film and live-performance <strong>collaboration</strong> between NCF, RCAD, and local Sarasota<br />
artists. As an artist, Eugenia is fasc<strong>in</strong>ated by the communicative threshold between<br />
audience and performer. To her, every performance is a unique opportunity to pull<br />
an audience out of the role of the passive viewer and <strong>in</strong>to the realm of shared<br />
experience where they can embrace an active role <strong>in</strong> co-produc<strong>in</strong>g mean<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
dialogue. Eugenia credits the perform<strong>in</strong>g arts for deepen<strong>in</strong>g her ability to exist <strong>in</strong><br />
the present moment and learn<strong>in</strong>g to value the impact her day-to-day <strong>in</strong>teractions<br />
may have on the lives of those around her. It is also what’s led her to passionately<br />
start pursu<strong>in</strong>g her INELDA certification as an End-of-Life Doula while volunteer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>with</strong> Tidewell Hospice.<br />
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Jordan Leonard (Dancer) grew up <strong>in</strong> Michigan<br />
where her love for the perform<strong>in</strong>g arts developed.<br />
Through her tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, she discovered the endless<br />
possibilities dance offered <strong>in</strong> exploration and storytell<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The idea that she would never stop learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>trigued her, and she began her journey at Po<strong>in</strong>t Park<br />
University earn<strong>in</strong>g a Bachelor of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts <strong>in</strong> Dance,<br />
Bachelor of Science <strong>in</strong> Pre-Medical and Pre-Professional<br />
Studies, and M<strong>in</strong>or <strong>in</strong> Chemistry. While at the<br />
conservatory, she had the privilege of perform<strong>in</strong>g works<br />
by Larry Keigw<strong>in</strong>, John Heg<strong>in</strong>botham, Mark Burrell, Jess<br />
Hendricks, Garfield Lemonius, Kiesha Lalama, Jason McDole, Robert Priore, and<br />
others. She furthered her tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at Keigw<strong>in</strong> & Company, Sarasota Contemporary<br />
Dance, and chuthis. summer <strong>in</strong>tensives. Youth education is an important part of<br />
her life and she strives to promote healthy, positive ways of movement and selfacceptance.<br />
When she is not danc<strong>in</strong>g or teach<strong>in</strong>g, Jordan enjoys work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
field of cl<strong>in</strong>ical research and spend<strong>in</strong>g time <strong>with</strong> family. Jordan is very excited and<br />
honored to be jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the <strong>SCD</strong> family this year!<br />
Nicholas Daulton-Crotty (Project-based Dancer)<br />
is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher <strong>with</strong> roots<br />
stemm<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> the Oregon and Utah dance<br />
communities. He is currently enter<strong>in</strong>g his second year as<br />
an adjunct faculty member at Florida Southern College,<br />
and is thrilled to be a project-based dancer <strong>with</strong><br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Nicholas has performed,<br />
taught, and choreographed <strong>in</strong> various artist residencies<br />
and colleges across the States which <strong>in</strong>clude: PICA TBA<br />
Festival (OR), N.E.W Expressive Works/Studio2, Alembic<br />
Artist <strong>in</strong> Residency Program, Southern Utah University,<br />
and Snow College. He has also been a guest teacher and adjudicator for the Utah<br />
Highschool Shakespeare Competition, Southern Utah University Dance major and<br />
non-major courses. Most recently he was a company artist <strong>in</strong> the 2020 season <strong>with</strong><br />
Project/Alchemy Dance Company.<br />
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Gabrielle Henry (Apprentice) began her dance<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company &<br />
School under Jean Gedeon, at the age of three.<br />
She furthered her dance education at Slippery Rock<br />
University <strong>with</strong> Nola Nolen-Holland, Ursula Payne,<br />
and Teena Custer. Her most notable performances<br />
while at SRU, were the repertory works of Nora<br />
Ambrosio and Helen Simoneau. In just three years,<br />
she graduated Suma Cum Lade <strong>with</strong> her Bachelor’s<br />
of Arts degree <strong>in</strong> Dance. Professionally she’s danced<br />
<strong>with</strong> Vivid Ballet, Exhalations Dance Theatre and now<br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Her other passions <strong>in</strong>clude teach<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
choreograph<strong>in</strong>g. She loves to motivate students to reach their full potential and<br />
to create works that stimulate and captivate performers and audience members.<br />
Ms. Henry has also completed her RYT200 Yoga certification along <strong>with</strong> her Lagree<br />
Fitness certification. Both of which she loves to practice <strong>in</strong> her free time to help keep<br />
her grounded and strong mentally and physically. She looks forward to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g and expand<strong>in</strong>g her career <strong>in</strong> dance.<br />
Haley Simmons (Apprentice) a Sarasota native<br />
and started danc<strong>in</strong>g at Booker High School’s VPA<br />
Program under the direction of Courtney Smith,<br />
Deborah V<strong>in</strong>ton, and Melissa Lodhi. Her passions led<br />
her to the University of Florida, where she studied<br />
under Ric Rose, Isa Garcia-Rose, Trent D. Williams Jr.,<br />
Elizabeth Johnson, Nita Little, and Dr. Joan Frosch.<br />
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MUSICIANS<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong> (Trumpet) began his love<br />
affair <strong>with</strong> the trumpet at age 10. Over the<br />
years, he has played <strong>in</strong> a variety of funk bands,<br />
sw<strong>in</strong>g bands, and jazz groups. In 2007 he left<br />
his career as a mathematician to pursue jazz<br />
full time. When he and his wife Monique<br />
moved from the Wash<strong>in</strong>gton DC area to Banner<br />
Elk, NC <strong>in</strong> 2011 he formed BE <strong>Jazz</strong> to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
straight ahead jazz to the high country. Now <strong>in</strong> their 11th season, this core group<br />
of jazz musicians has stayed together over the years, play<strong>in</strong>g over 100 shows a year.<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> has released two studio albums. “<strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>in</strong> Th<strong>in</strong> Air” (2015) features a collection<br />
of jazz standards <strong>with</strong> trumpet, vibes, piano, bass, and drums. “<strong>Jazz</strong> on the River”<br />
(2018) is a ref<strong>in</strong>ed selection of jazz ballads, <strong>with</strong> <strong>Shane</strong>’s trademark muted sound.<br />
Both albums are available at all music outlets and stream<strong>in</strong>g services.<br />
Keith Carman (Piano) is a part-time Bradenton,<br />
Florida resident. He and his wife, Nancy, enjoy a summer<br />
home near Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nancy, a professional<br />
vocalist, works <strong>with</strong> Keith <strong>in</strong> many area combos.<br />
Keith was a dual-major at Michigan State University:<br />
Mathematics and Music. He played the sousaphone <strong>in</strong><br />
march<strong>in</strong>g bands, the tuba and baritone <strong>in</strong> concert bands<br />
and the trumpet <strong>in</strong> basketball pep bands. Early combo<br />
performances were on the upright bass, piano and<br />
Hammond organ. Follow<strong>in</strong>g his college years, Keith was<br />
a musical director <strong>in</strong> Las Vegas and toured the country<br />
for several years. Upon settl<strong>in</strong>g down <strong>in</strong> Kalamazoo, MI,<br />
Keith wrote computer software for mach<strong>in</strong>e control, robotics and material handl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
systems <strong>with</strong> numerous <strong>in</strong>ternational site <strong>in</strong>stallations.<br />
Ben McPherron (Bass) studied Music at Appalachian<br />
State University, graduat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2001. S<strong>in</strong>ce then Ben<br />
has worked as a professional bassist play<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> various<br />
groups and a wide variety of genres <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Bluegrass,<br />
Rock, Country, R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae and <strong>Jazz</strong>. In<br />
2007 Ben began an apprenticeship <strong>with</strong> Alfred Michels<br />
of Solitude Viol<strong>in</strong> Shop, and is now a luthier build<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
repair<strong>in</strong>g viol<strong>in</strong>s, violas, ‘cellos and double basses.<br />
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Mike Willis (Drums) studied music at Brevard and<br />
at Appalachian State University <strong>in</strong> Boone, NC. He has<br />
extensive experience play<strong>in</strong>g professionally <strong>with</strong> a<br />
variety of musical groups. He played percussion <strong>with</strong> the<br />
New York Quartet and <strong>with</strong> the Jerry Lambert Trio <strong>in</strong><br />
Charlotte, Raleigh and Atlanta. A pianist and harpist <strong>in</strong><br />
addition to a percussionist, his unique style of jazz piano<br />
developed while work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> Milton Clapp <strong>with</strong> the<br />
New York Quartet. He studied harp <strong>with</strong> Jean Morehead<br />
<strong>in</strong> Raleigh and Lorra<strong>in</strong>e Little <strong>in</strong> Charlotte. He played harp<br />
and piano at the Esseola Lodge <strong>in</strong> L<strong>in</strong>ville from 1982-87,<br />
and harp and piano at the Tower Club <strong>in</strong> Charlotte from<br />
1989-96, and does freelance work <strong>with</strong> a number of musical groups <strong>in</strong> Western NC.<br />
Mike has a lifelong <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> fitness and sports and is a fair weather motorcyclist.<br />
Production Team<br />
Light<strong>in</strong>g Designer/Videographer................................... Celeste N. Silsby Mannerud<br />
Sound Eng<strong>in</strong>eer....................................................................................... Alex P<strong>in</strong>ch<strong>in</strong><br />
Stage Manager/Operator..................................................................... Chloe Dipaola<br />
House Manager....................................................................................Raychel Ceciro<br />
Live Productions.........................................................Integrated Media Productions<br />
Costume Alterations............................................................................Terese Guiterz<br />
Green Room Volunteers............................................ Rob Gibson and Jerry Unland<br />
Costume/Props Storage Volunteer.................................................... Syclla Liscombe<br />
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<strong>SCD</strong>’S IN-STUDIO<br />
PERFORMANCE SERIES<br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s In-Studio Performance Series<br />
takes place at <strong>SCD</strong>’s home studio <strong>in</strong> the Rosemary District, and<br />
acts as an <strong>in</strong>cubation platform for artists at vary<strong>in</strong>g stages <strong>in</strong> their<br />
careers. Whether they’re show<strong>in</strong>g a work-<strong>in</strong>-progress or add<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the f<strong>in</strong>al touches to a developed work, each artist’s residency<br />
culm<strong>in</strong>ates <strong>in</strong> a live performance followed by a Q&A <strong>with</strong><br />
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FALL 2021<br />
Ariel Blue: Sept 24-25<br />
Natalie Helm: Oct 22-23, and Nov 12-13<br />
Bonnie Silvestri: Nov 5-6<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong>’s B.E. <strong>Jazz</strong>: Nov 29 (One night only!)<br />
Stephanie Bastos: Dec 10-11<br />
<strong>SCD</strong>E W<strong>in</strong>ter Showcase: Dec 17-18<br />
SPRING 2022<br />
Raychel Ceciro & Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton: Feb 11-12<br />
Karim Mann<strong>in</strong>g & Monessa Salley: Feb 25-26<br />
Heidi Brewer: March 11-12<br />
Monessa Salley: April 1-2<br />
Natalie Helm: April 15-16<br />
<strong>SCD</strong>E Spr<strong>in</strong>g Showcase: May 13-14<br />
Learn more & purchase tickets on our website!<br />
SarasotaContemporaryDance.org/In-Studio<br />
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ABOUT<br />
DUKE<br />
ELLINGTON<br />
(1899 – 1974)<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> (born April 29,<br />
1899, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton D.C. – died<br />
May 24, 1974, New York City), is<br />
regarded as one of the twentieth<br />
century’s best known African<br />
American personalities through<br />
his career as a jazz composer and<br />
band leader. <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>’s guidance lasted more than half a century, sett<strong>in</strong>g the bar<br />
for generations of jazz, pop, theatre, and soundtrack composers. His dist<strong>in</strong>ctive<br />
ensemble sounds <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> Western music were achieved through new harmonies to<br />
blend <strong>in</strong>dividual musician sounds and emphasize congruent sections <strong>with</strong> a variety<br />
of <strong>in</strong>strument comb<strong>in</strong>ations.<br />
<strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> began his professional career at the age of 17, mov<strong>in</strong>g to New York as a<br />
pianist while gather<strong>in</strong>g the members of his band (1923). Start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> six members,<br />
the ensemble grew to 11 as regulars perform<strong>in</strong>g at the Cotton Club (1926). The<br />
group performed music for burlesque, comedy, and vaudeville acts which would be<br />
broadcasted weekly, creat<strong>in</strong>g a national audience. <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>’s orchestra cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
to grow <strong>in</strong> members and popularity which led to their first European tour <strong>in</strong> the<br />
early 1930s.<br />
After a fifty-year career, the band completed over 20,000 performances throughout<br />
North America, Europe, West Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia. Their<br />
popularity wavered slightly after the end of World War II <strong>with</strong> the fall of the<br />
big-band era, but <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>’s attendance at the Newport <strong>Jazz</strong> Festival revived the<br />
group (1956). Ensemble members such as trumpeter Cootie Williams, cornetist Rex<br />
Stewart, trombonist Lawrence Brown, and many more who have come and gone<br />
from the ensemble have made their own impact as <strong>in</strong>fluential jazz artists.<br />
<strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> himself composed over 2,000 songs such as “It Don’t Mean a Th<strong>in</strong>g if<br />
It A<strong>in</strong>’t Got That Sw<strong>in</strong>g”, “Sophisticated Lady”, “Mood Indigo”, and “Solitude.”<br />
<strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>’s impact <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry brought a great variety of awards such as the<br />
Pulitzer Prize, Medal of Freedom <strong>in</strong> 1969 by President Richard M Nixon, the French<br />
Legion of Honor <strong>in</strong> 1973, and over 10 Grammy Awards. His contributions towards<br />
American music dur<strong>in</strong>g the big-band era still rema<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>fluential to this day.<br />
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<strong>SCD</strong> + <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> <strong>in</strong> collaborat<br />
December 2–5, 2021<br />
Choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
Music performances by <strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong> (Trumpet),<br />
Keith Carman (Piano), Ben McPherron (Bass), Mike Willis (Drums)<br />
Th<strong>in</strong>gs A<strong>in</strong>’t What They Used To Be<br />
By Mercer <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Dancers: Juliana Crist<strong>in</strong>a, Nicholas Daulton-Crotty, Gabrielle Henry,<br />
Sea Lee, Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller, Jessica Obiedz<strong>in</strong>ski,<br />
Melissa Rummel, Monessa Salley, Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Written by <strong>Duke</strong>’s son Mercer <strong>in</strong> 1942, this tune went on to become a<br />
frequent closer for Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show.<br />
Do Noth<strong>in</strong>’ Till You Hear From Me<br />
By <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Dancer: Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Orig<strong>in</strong>ally titled “Concerto for Cootie”, <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> composed this tune<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1940 for his lead trumpet player Cootie Williams.<br />
I Let a Song Go Out Of My Heart<br />
By <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Dancers: Gabrielle Henry, Sea Lee, Jessica Obiedz<strong>in</strong>ski<br />
Recorded by many, this tune was a number one hit for the<br />
<strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> Orchestra <strong>in</strong> 1938.<br />
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ion <strong>with</strong> <strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong> B.E. <strong>Jazz</strong><br />
In a Sentimental Mood<br />
By <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Dancers: Nicholas Daulton-Crotty and Melissa Rummel<br />
This 1935 piece was written by <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> at a party <strong>in</strong> Durham, North Carol<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
28 years later, he recorded it <strong>with</strong> the great John Coltrane.<br />
Take the “A” Tra<strong>in</strong><br />
By Billy Strayhorn<br />
Dancers: Juliana Crist<strong>in</strong>a, Samantha Miller, and Monessa Salley<br />
Billy Strayhorn was <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong>’s long time composer and collaborator.<br />
Take the A Tra<strong>in</strong> became the <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> band’s signature tune.<br />
It Don’t Mean a Th<strong>in</strong>g (if I a<strong>in</strong>’t got that sw<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
By <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Dancers – Juliana Crist<strong>in</strong>a, Sea Lee, Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller,<br />
Jessica Obiedz<strong>in</strong>ski, Melissa Rummel, Monessa Salley, Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Now <strong>in</strong>ducted <strong>in</strong>to the Grammy Hall of Fame, this 1931 composition<br />
by <strong>Duke</strong> turned out to be quite prophetic.<br />
POVO<br />
By Freddie Hubbard<br />
From the 1972 album Skydive, Povo is a Portuguese word mean<strong>in</strong>g “the people”.<br />
I’ve been play<strong>in</strong>g this tune for 45 years – one of my favorites.<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ued...<br />
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Don’t Get Around Much Anymore<br />
By <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong><br />
Cast A (Thursday and Saturday)<br />
Sea Lee, Jessica Obiedz<strong>in</strong>ski, Melissa Rummel, Monessa Salley<br />
Cast B (Friday and Sunday)<br />
Juliana Crist<strong>in</strong>a, Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller, Eugenia Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
This 1940 <strong>Ell<strong>in</strong>gton</strong> tune was orig<strong>in</strong>ally called “Never No Lament”.<br />
It was renamed after Bob Russell wrote the lyrics <strong>in</strong> 1942 and became a top hit.<br />
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CREW<br />
Celeste N. Silsby Mannerud (Light<strong>in</strong>g Designer/<br />
Videographer) is co-founder of Flip Flop Productions and<br />
specializes <strong>in</strong> design and archival for theatrical and private<br />
events. She received her BA <strong>in</strong> theatre design from USF<br />
and her MFA <strong>in</strong> design management from IADT, and her<br />
repertoire <strong>in</strong>cludes light<strong>in</strong>g design and production video/<br />
photography for local and <strong>in</strong>ternational dance and theatre<br />
companies; stage light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>struction at various Florida<br />
colleges; and production management, technical/artistic<br />
design, and light<strong>in</strong>g/audio <strong>in</strong>stallations for the Dali Museum, Tampa Museum of<br />
Art, L’Unione Italiana Ybor City, and ArtLab Studios <strong>in</strong> Germany. Aside from her<br />
“real job,” Celeste is <strong>in</strong> the midst of renovat<strong>in</strong>g an old Airstream to tour the U.S.<br />
and is most at peace when under sail <strong>with</strong> her husband, Andreas, and son, Cobyn.<br />
Alex P<strong>in</strong>ch<strong>in</strong> (Sound Eng<strong>in</strong>eer) is a multimedia designer<br />
based out of Sarasota who has been work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>with</strong> the<br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance s<strong>in</strong>ce the 2019-2020 season.<br />
He also works <strong>with</strong> Urbanite Theatre as their Light<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Audio/Visual Supervisor as well as acts as resident sound<br />
designer for the FSA/Asolo Conservatory. He also designs for<br />
several other companies <strong>in</strong> the Sarasota/Manatee area and<br />
across the state design<strong>in</strong>g lights, sound, and projections.<br />
Chloe Dipaola (Stage Manager/Operator) is thrilled to<br />
be jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g her first season at Sarasota Contemporary Dance.<br />
She is excited for the audience to experience live shows<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> as we cont<strong>in</strong>ue our efforts <strong>in</strong> shar<strong>in</strong>g creativity, and<br />
talent to those who support us! She would like to thank her<br />
family, friends, and mentors who cont<strong>in</strong>ue to support her,<br />
and hopes you enjoy the show!<br />
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ADMINISTRATION<br />
Raychel Ceciro (General Manager) has been work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istratively and creatively <strong>in</strong> the arts s<strong>in</strong>ce their days<br />
at the New College of Florida, where they first met Leymis<br />
and graduated <strong>with</strong> honors <strong>in</strong> 2018. Raychel has worked <strong>in</strong><br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istrative and managerial positions at the Koresh Dance<br />
Company, National Constitution Center, and New College of<br />
Florida, and couldn’t be more thrilled to be work<strong>in</strong>g alongside<br />
Leymis as the General Manager at <strong>SCD</strong>. In their performance<br />
career, Raychel has had work featured at the Annenberg<br />
Perform<strong>in</strong>g Arts Center at the University of Pennsylvania,<br />
954 Dance Movement Collective, Urs<strong>in</strong>us College, the Shoebox Theater Festival, the<br />
R<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g Museum of Art, the National Association of Interpretation, Vox Populi, and<br />
<strong>with</strong> the W<strong>in</strong>dmill Theatre Company at NCF. Their artistic work has been supported<br />
by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Florida Humanities Council, Sarasota Arts and<br />
Cultural Alliance, and the Florida Public Archaeology Network.<br />
Laura Chambers (Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative & Market<strong>in</strong>g Assistant)<br />
considers herself an <strong>in</strong>tuitive th<strong>in</strong>ker and creator that is<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>uously striv<strong>in</strong>g to explore and grow <strong>in</strong> a variety of<br />
creative fields. Orig<strong>in</strong>ally from Sarasota, FL, she has spent the<br />
last several years liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> New York City where she completed<br />
her Bachelor of Science <strong>in</strong> Arts Management and Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from The New School. Prior, Laura received an Associate of<br />
Arts concentration <strong>in</strong> Modern Dance from the University of<br />
South Florida. Laura has studied dance extensively <strong>with</strong> a<br />
variety of movement artists as well as attend<strong>in</strong>g numerous<br />
dance festivals on scholarship <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the American Dance Festival, Bates Dance<br />
Festival, University of the Arts Summer Program, and the Florida Dance Festival. In<br />
addition, she has completed several arts adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>in</strong>ternships, her first be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
through Sarasota Contemporary Dance (2014/2017) as well as MICHIYAYA Dance <strong>in</strong><br />
New York City (2019). Laura jo<strong>in</strong>ed the <strong>SCD</strong> team as the Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative & Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Assistant <strong>in</strong> May 2021 and is thrilled to be comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g her love of modern dance <strong>with</strong><br />
the variety of adm<strong>in</strong>istrative skills she has obta<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
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Devotees $5,000–$9,999<br />
• Name <strong>in</strong> program and newsletters<br />
• Invitation to watch rehearsal (virtual option available)<br />
• Two complimentary tickets to a performance<br />
• Access to 2 virtual theater productions of your choice<br />
Contributors $2,500–$4,999<br />
• Name <strong>in</strong> program<br />
• Invitation to watch rehearsal<br />
(virtual option available)<br />
• Two complimentary tickets to<br />
2 In-Studio performances (4 tickets total)<br />
• Personal shout-out <strong>in</strong> newsletter<br />
Supporters $1,000–$2,499<br />
• Name <strong>in</strong> program<br />
• Invitation to watch rehearsal<br />
(virtual option available)<br />
• One complimentary ticket to an<br />
In-Studio performance<br />
• Personal shout-out <strong>in</strong> newsletter<br />
Enthusiasts $100–$999<br />
• Name <strong>in</strong> program<br />
• Invitation to watch rehearsal<br />
(virtual option available)<br />
Admirers Up to $99<br />
• Name <strong>in</strong> program<br />
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DONOR RECOGNITION<br />
SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE<br />
Thank you to everyone who has generously donated from September 29, 2020 to<br />
October 31, 2021. All contributions are vital to our growth as a dance company.<br />
Without your generosity, this 16th year celebration would simply not be<br />
the amaz<strong>in</strong>g reality it is.<br />
SUSTAINERS: OVER $10,000<br />
Sam Alfstad<br />
Janice B<strong>in</strong>i & Dean Scarborough<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong><br />
Norbert Donelly<br />
DEVOTEES: $5,000 - $9,999<br />
Jack Shapiro<br />
Jaime Still<br />
Ken Partyka Of Upaloop from Beyond Smart<br />
CONTRIBUTORS: $2,500 – $4,999<br />
Dan Barzel<br />
Bernard Friedland<br />
Alden Keyser<br />
Bernard Gerber<br />
Amy Gordon<br />
Alden Keyser<br />
Umbreen Khalidi<br />
SUPPORTERS: $1,000 - $2,499<br />
Patrick Kenny<br />
Rick & Karen Lanese<br />
Hal & Marlene Liberman<br />
Celia Perk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e Schles<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
Diana Smith<br />
Ellen Tackl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ENTHUSIASTS: $100 – $999<br />
Amir Arbisser<br />
Carol Arscott<br />
Anjali Aust<strong>in</strong><br />
Michael Bigelow<br />
Terry Black<br />
Nancy Blitzer<br />
Laida Bolaños<br />
Lysell Bolaños<br />
Ruth Brandwe<strong>in</strong><br />
Timothy Buck<br />
Jennifer Butler<br />
Peter Carl<strong>in</strong><br />
Myunghea Choi<br />
Maria Cisneros<br />
Barbralu Cohen<br />
George Dancigers<br />
George Davidson<br />
Kalonji Diop<br />
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ENTHUSIASTS: $100 – $999<br />
Amy Eliezer<br />
Susan Feltus<br />
Whelma Thompson Ford<br />
Alan & Holly Freedman<br />
Joan Frosch<br />
Lonnetta Ga<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Diane Georgeson<br />
Ronald Gibson<br />
Jeanne Hamil<br />
Georgia Higg<strong>in</strong>s<br />
E. <strong>Shane</strong> Hoffman<br />
Doug Horton<br />
Moni Jobl<strong>in</strong><br />
Jeanne Keen<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> Kle<strong>in</strong>-Strauss<br />
Peter Kretzmer<br />
Lorra<strong>in</strong>e Lambright<br />
Julie Leach<br />
Judith Lev<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Mike Marracc<strong>in</strong>i<br />
Rob McLa<strong>in</strong><br />
Jeff and Janice Newman<br />
Lorelei Pastor<br />
Cyd Pearl<br />
Ann Pilot<br />
Dennis Revicki<br />
Terry Rixse<br />
Tom Roberts & W<strong>in</strong>ny Rush<br />
Joanne Rodland<br />
Daniel Rodriguez<br />
José Luis Rodriguez<br />
Nancy Roucher<br />
Remy & Julie Rub<strong>in</strong><br />
Sharon Rusnak<br />
Carlos Ruiz<br />
Russell Scovill<br />
Nancy Shapiro<br />
Arthur Siciliano<br />
James & Joan Sprouse<br />
Celia Strickler<br />
Glenn & Carole Swope<br />
Bob & Donna Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Brenda Topp<br />
Jerry Unland<br />
Donna Waks<br />
Frederick L. White<br />
Kirk W<strong>in</strong>ters<br />
Dawn Zapiec<br />
Glenn & Julie Zipp<br />
Tim & Susan Alikakos<br />
Constance Anderson<br />
Stephen Ayraud<br />
Barbara Benjam<strong>in</strong><br />
Michael Bigelow<br />
Lysel Bolaños<br />
Marsi Burns<br />
Michele Ch<strong>in</strong>skey<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Christensen<br />
James Curran<br />
Zachary DeJarnette<br />
Donna De Poalo<br />
Lauren Elford<br />
Sheila Foley<br />
Lenore Gibson<br />
Lowell Gilbertson<br />
Dena Scheider Green<br />
Kanti Gudur<br />
Angel Hissom<br />
ADMIRERS: UP TO $99<br />
Jean Kirshenbaum<br />
Valarie Law<br />
Philip Lederer<br />
Jeannie Lee<br />
Iris Leonard<br />
April L<strong>in</strong>enger<br />
Patricia Loudis<br />
Peter MacK<strong>in</strong>non<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> Mart<strong>in</strong><br />
Roger Mitchell<br />
James Monaghan<br />
Gerald<strong>in</strong>e Morgan<br />
Lauren Morgan<br />
La<strong>in</strong>e Nixon<br />
Elena Pell<br />
Nieves Perez<br />
Angela R Rauter<br />
Andrea Dasha Reich<br />
Joanne Rodland<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Rosenbloom<br />
Allen Rummel<br />
Sonya Samuels<br />
Becky Schowe<br />
Joyce Smith<br />
Sue Spigel<br />
Judilee Sterne<br />
Jahrel Thompson<br />
Donna Titter<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Sarah Vanderveen<br />
Elizabeth Wallace<br />
Carlotta Webb<br />
Andrea Weissleder<br />
Gail Whitley<br />
Selma Goker Wilson<br />
Queen Zabriskie<br />
Dawn Zapiec<br />
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Dan Barzel – President<br />
Jack Shapiro – Vice President<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> <strong>Chalke</strong> – Treasurer<br />
Robert G. McLa<strong>in</strong>, Jr. – Secretary<br />
Sam Alfstad – General Board<br />
Norbert P. Donnelly – General Board<br />
Muriel Gordon Mayers – General Board<br />
Georgia Higg<strong>in</strong>s – General Board<br />
Jaime Still – General Board<br />
FOUNDERS CIRCLE<br />
The Founders Circle is a fund<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itiative through which<br />
Sarasota Contemporary Dance seeks to establish a circle of ten<br />
leadership funders committed to a three-year giv<strong>in</strong>g term<br />
($10,000 per year), which will further secure the Company’s ever bright<br />
present and future. To become a member of our Founders Circle,<br />
please contact Dan Barzel: Dan.Barzel@gmail.com.<br />
Sam Alfstad<br />
Steve & Lynn Blackledge<br />
<strong>Shane</strong> & Monique <strong>Chalke</strong> Norbert & Ann Donelly<br />
Steve & Isabella Lehrer<br />
Janice B<strong>in</strong>i & Dean Scarborough<br />
Shirley Foss<br />
SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE IS A<br />
NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.<br />
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Thank you for support<strong>in</strong>g <strong>SCD</strong>!<br />
See you next time at<br />
DANCE MAKERS<br />
January 27-30, 2022<br />
Artistic Director<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
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