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THE PROGRAM

11AM SHOW PROGRAM

– Opening the Storybook –

Music: “Village Dance” by James Hannigan
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Jazz III/IV 

Teacher: Ms. Gina
Music: “Belle” by the Broadway Cast of Beauty and the Beast
Dancers: Althea Storm, Annaliese Borowski, Isabel Franco, Izabella Bredeson


Ballet I

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: Humoresque, Op, 101: No.7
Dancers: Alma Jones, Mia Longoria, Ofelia Pietrini, Ruth Mathis


DYPC Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Kurra” by Claudio Constantini & “Shiver” by Hector Plimmer
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Entering the Magical Forest-

Music: “The Creepy Forest” by Alvin Witarsa
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Rachel
Music: “With a Smile and a Song” by Adriana Caselotti
Dancers: Addie Sendre, Ella Hansen, Emma Mueller, Jane Henak, Nina Neu, Quadir Miresslinger, Saoirse Allen, Shiloh Curry, Vivian Scannell


Tap I

Teacher: Ms. Jessica 
Music: “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” by Jay & The Techniques 
Dancers: Adele Lelinski, Finely Brown, Lia Tolley, Margot Hansen, Nadia Adams, Pearl Hayes, Poppy Melzer


Tap III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Jasmine Carlson, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


Contemporary II/III

Teacher: Ms. Courtney
Music: “The Woods” by Hollow Coves
Dancers: Ariela Rivera, Audrey Porreca, Evelyn Fairweather, Hudson Casanova, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams


Intro to Hip Hop

Teacher: Ms. Erica
Music: “How Bad Can I Be”  by the Lorax Singers 
Dancers: Abby Bruno, Aurelia Aprahamian, Beatrice Taylor, Charley Georgeson, Fiona Idso, Maisie Scannell, Mina Feliciano, Nina Tomaszewski, Oliver Pietrini, Trison Ingram, Ulla Priebe, Vera Tolley


Teen Hip Hop II

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Big Bad Wolf” by Duck Sauce
Dancers: Amalia Pope, Anna Freshwater, Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Landon Stanley, Marica Olson, Wren Didier


– The Ocean –

Music: “Waves Around Me” by Ocean Therapy 
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


DYPC Juniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Keepers of the Keys and Seals” & “A Rose in Spanish Harlem” by Nicholas Britell
Dancers: Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Contemporary III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Courtney
Music: “Never Let Me Go” by Florence + Machine
Dancers: Abbie Cashman, Belle Marks, Isabel Franco, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Welcome to The Castle –

Music: “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


DYPC Juniors & Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Be Our Guest” by Beauty and The Beast, Disney
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier, Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Ballet I 

Teacher: Ms. Jessica 
Music: “Royals” by Vitamin String Quartet
Dancers: Addison Von Ruden, Beatrice Styck, Beatrice Taylor, Cora Allen, Elodie Narvey, Fiona Breckenridge, Juliet Jones, Kaileia Rivera, Kennedy Hawkins, Lauren Fairweather, Leonie Rosen-Wozney, Margot Hasen, Marian Bednarski, Marie Ruud, Ruth Karanovich, Zoey Swanson-Hopta 


Boys Making Noise

Teacher: Mr. Rich
Music: “King of Spain” by Moxy Früvous
Dancers: Albus Will, Brie Harris, Cater Tupek, Charlotte Bruno, Chloe Idso, Ian Bublitz, Jackson Trainor, Lynal Oscarson, Nathaniel Phillips Riemer, Remus Will, Finnigan McDonough, Saul Braunschweig, Willam Disterhaft, Zendaya Scripture


DYPC Tap Trio

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Friend Like Me” by Will Smith
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “Morning Mood” by Edvard Grieg Royal Philharmonic
Dancers: Amelie Holwell, Ava Coleman, Jude Haas, Judy Metz, Kiki Hardilo, Lenora Shaw, Monroe Gardocki, Nadine Quindel, Rory Geddes, Vivienne Quindel, Zella Reimer, Zola Reinholz


– Happily Ever After –

Music: “Fairytale” by Harry Gregson-Willams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


Tap & Jazz

Teacher: Ms. Rachel
Music: “I’m a Believer” by Smash Mouth
Dancers: Adeline Cornell, Audrey Boyd, Aurelia Schmitt, Ellie Farkas, Fiona Breckenridge, Irene Hayes, Kaileia Rivera, Lucky Henak, Ruth Karanovich


Hip Hop I

Teacher: Ms. Erica
Music: “Fairy GodMother” Remix
Dancers: Apollo Oscarson, Caylee Swecker, Charlie Monahan, Delilah Olen Somerscales, Diana Quindel, Holly Lopez, Isabel Bublitz, Lily Pietryga, Lydia Ennis, Maeve Flattery, Odette Dixon, Parker Oeth, Vida Wilinski, Winslow Haas, Za’ire Muller


Finale 

Choreographed by: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Happily Ever After” by Jordan Fisher & Angie K

2 PM SHOW PROGRAM

– Opening the Storybook –

Music: “Village Dance” by James Hannigan
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Jazz III/IV 

Teacher: Ms. Gina
Music: “Belle” by the Broadway Cast of Beauty and the Beast
Dancers: Althea Storm, Annaliese Borowski, Isabel Franco, Izabella Bredeson


Jazz I/II

Teacher: Ms. Courtney
Music: “Supermodel” by Rupaul
Dancers: Cecilia Vargo, Evelyn Fairweather, Lainey Techtmann, Lincoln Shokatz, Lucy Parcell, Malia Drain, Simone Baria


DYPC Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Kurra” by Claudio Constantini & “Shiver” by Hector Plimmer
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Entering the Magical Forest-

Music: “The Creepy Forest” by Alvin Witarsa
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Tap III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Jasmine Carlson, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


Teen Hip Hop II

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Big Bad Wolf” by Duck Sauce
Dancers: Amalia Pope, Anna Freshwater, Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Landon Stanley, Marica Olson, Wren Didier


– The Ocean –

Music: “Waves Around Me” by Ocean Therapy 
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


DYPC Juniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Keepers of the Keys and Seals” & “A Rose in Spanish Harlem” by Nicholas Britell
Dancers: Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Contemporary III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Courtney
Music: “Never Let Me Go” by Florence + Machine
Dancers: Abbie Cashman, Belle Marks, Isabel Franco, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Welcome to The Castle –

Music: “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


DYPC Juniors & Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Be Our Guest” by Beauty and The Beast, Disney
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier, Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Tap II/III

Teacher: Ms. Jessica 
Music: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Dancers: Adra Hensersky, Anna Freshwater, Elsie Barnes, Erin Frailing, Eva Sotolongo, Izzy Kinnick, Gigi Perez, Sadaqah Matthews


DYPC Tap Trio

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Friend Like Me” by Will Smith
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


Contemporary I

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine 
Music: “Once Upon a Dream” by Lana del Rey
Dancers: Adela Zaiger, Anna Freshwater, Anona Scott, Elsie Naumann, Elsie Barnes, Filiz Kolcu, Gigi Perz, Maple Scott, Mckenzie Burmeister, Praise Ayadabo


Ballet II/III

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “Princess and the Pea” by Lou D’Audrey
Dancers: Althea Storm, Cecille Zaiger, Eva Sotolongo, Naomi Wolfe, Praise Ayadabo, Sadaqah Matthews


Creative Dance

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “When Will My Life Begin” by Mandy Moore
Dancers: Alessandra Trinidad, Ayla Griggs, Eva Shine-Inzeo, Flora Furman


Hip Hop II

Teacher: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Beauty and the Beat” by Justin Bieber
Dancers: Anona Scott, Ariela Rivera, Elosie Moylan, Elsie Barnes, Erin Frailing, Juniper Scott, Liam Rinderle, Gigi Perez, Maple Scott, Ruby Adams


– Happily Ever After –

Music: “Fairytale” by Harry Gregson-Willams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


Tap & Jazz

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “Do You Believe In Magic” by BBMAK
Dancers: Eila Billick, Elena Systma, Gabrielle Diedrich, Goldie Haas, Harriet Wolfe, Hazel Brenner, June Georgeson, Mina Sawa, Natalie Hochevar, Natalie Burns, Seraphina Richman, Zaya Ramsey


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “Touch the Sky” by Julie Fowlis
Dancers: Adeline Kastner, Diya Harwell-Mcdowell, Edith Sell, Josie Beringer, Journee Junior, Khlani Taylor, Lenora Reynolds, Madeline Wickens, Melina Adams, Miranda Jahn, Miriam Karanovich, Priya Thapa, Suraya Davis


Finale 

Choreographed by: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Happily Ever After” by Jordan Fisher & Angie K

5PM SHOW PROGRAM

– Opening the Storybook –

Music: “Village Dance” by James Hannigan
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Jazz III/IV 

Teacher: Ms. Gina
Music: “Belle” by the Broadway Cast of Beauty and the Beast
Dancers: Althea Storm, Annaliese Borowski, Isabel Franco, Izabella Bredeson


DYPC Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Kurra” by Claudio Constantini & “Shiver” by Hector Plimmer
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Entering the Magical Forest-

Music: “The Creepy Forest” by Alvin Witarsa
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies
Dancers: Davis Jensen, Eleanor Tieche, Maeve Kaczmarek, Malcolm Filipowicz, Maura McCabe, Olivia Jefcik, Quinn August


Tap III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Jasmine Carlson, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


Intro to Hip Hop 

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “I Did Something Bad” by Taylor Swift
Dancers: Eliza Matisko, Genevieve Frank, Luella Ziebell, Morgan Jones, Trys Clark, Vivian Nyarangi


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Jasmine
Music: “I’m Walkin”  by Fats Domino
Dancers: Adrienne Sara, Emelia Van de Grift, Lihi Gerassi Sophia Fierro, Zea Chen


Teen Hip Hop II

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Big Bad Wolf” by Duck Sauce
Dancers: Amalia Pope, Anna Freshwater, Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Landon Stanley, Marica Olson, Wren Didier


– The Ocean –

Music: “Waves Around Me” by Ocean Therapy 
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Seniors 


DYPC Juniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi
Music: “Keepers of the Keys and Seals” & “A Rose in Spanish Harlem” by Nicholas Britell
Dancers: Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Tap & Pre-Ballet

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Beyond the Sea” by Blue Sea Band
Dancers: Elizabeth Craig, Ellie Peters, Hadley Martin, Jane Haya, Kennedy MaCafee, Kieran Salmon-Spaeth, Layla Kopydlowski, Max Chaszczewski, Norah Chay, Olivia Reynolds, Penelope Bagley, Willa Huebner


Contemporary III/IV

Teacher: Ms. Courtney
Music: “Never Let Me Go” by Florence + Machine
Dancers: Abbie Cashman, Belle Marks, Isabel Franco, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier


– Welcome to The Castle –

Music: “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


DYPC Juniors & Seniors

Teacher: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Be Our Guest” by Beauty and The Beast, Disney
Dancers: Belle Marks, Ellen Richards, Izabella Bredeson, Abbie Cashman, Marcia Olson, Sydney Zussman, Wren Didier, Anna Freshwater, Ariela Rivera, Elsie Barnes, Erin Fraling, Eva Sotolongo, Liam Rinderle, Ruby Adams, Sadaqah Matthews 


Creative Dance

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Happy Working Song” by Amy Adams
Dancers: Bowie Meyer, Charlotte August, Eliana Cooper, Zoe Ebert, Hayley Kauffmann, Lily Krajewski, Stella Semko


DYPC Tap Trio

Teacher: Ms. Jessica
Music: “Friend Like Me” by Will Smith
Dancers: Ellen Richards, Liam Rinderle, Sydney Zussman


– Happily Ever After –

Music: “Fairytale” by Harry Gregson-Willams
Narration: Izabella Bredeson 
Dancers: Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) Juniors & Senior


Finale 

Choreographed by: Ms. Gabi 
Music: “Happily Ever After” by Jordan Fisher & Angie K

Audition for Danceworks Youth Performance Company

Audition for Ages 8-12
Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 12-1:15pm

Audition for Ages 13-17
Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:15-3:30pm

Danceworks Youth Performance Company is a unique performance opportunity for young dancers to work with fellow youth artists and advance their dance technique while working with Danceworks professional faculty. If this appeals to you, consider auditioning for Danceworks Youth Performance Company’s Season. Come ready to dance! Dancers who attend the audition should have hair tied back, wear appropriate dance attire, and bring ballet and/or jazz shoes as well as tap shoes if you have them. Attendees will participate in a ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip hop class. A short tap class will also be included for those who may have some tap experience.

Take a Danceworks Educational Program Survey

As Danceworks, Inc looks toward its 33rd year of operation, we are introducing an annual survey. The purpose of this survey is to ensure that the organization’s mission is actively responding to the needs of its current and desired audiences. This survey is being offered to program participants in the areas of Studio, Performance, Community, and Administration.  Click here if you’d like to help us serve our mission by completing this brief survey (less than 5 minutes). Thank you!

Summer Creative Arts Camps and Intensives at Danceworks

Learn about Summer Creative Arts Camps

Learn about Summer Dance Intensives

Bid to win an amazing trip and support Dancworks

We have partnered with a fundraising organization who provides amazing vacation packages at a discounted rate. We have these vacation packages in a silent auction running from Fables from the Wide Sky until the end of Showcase on June 7th at 10pm. Any amount raised over the starting bid goes directly back to Danceworks!

Head to the Auction Tab to see the three great options for families and adults:
Tuscan Treasures – Cortona, Italy
Disney World Wonder – Disney World, Florida
Cabo Getaway – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

If you are planning a vacation, consider purchasing a package to not only take a trip and make memories of your own, but know that your purchase will support our mission to bring joy, health, and creativity to the community through dance.

Purchase Danceworks Apparel

Visit our Bonfire store to check out our one stop shop for Danceworks swag! Show your support for our small but mighty nonprofit all over town! Orders may be shipped directly to your home or the home of a loved ones…Danceworks gear makes a great gift!

Location

Danceworks, Inc.
1661 N Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-2085


EIN: 39-1734312

SATELLITE Locations

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC)
325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212

Contact

Phone: 414-277-8480
Contact Us

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9am – 12pm and 4pm – 8pm

Friday
4pm – 7:30pm

Saturday
9am – 2pm

Sunday: Closed

Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance.

VISION: to be a source for arts education and community collaborations.
PURPOSE: to inspire lifelong interest and participation in the arts.

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