Dance Houston 2003

Traffic Jam
Houston Hepcats
Choreography: Danielle Eley and Fritz Dolan
Dancers: Allison Lemley, Alex Dreyer, Anna Whitmire, Austin Dreyer, April Jenkins, Brian Eley, Danielle Eley, Leon Chol, Dori Lampinsky, Michael “Fritz” Dolan, Julia McGarey, Ryan Strohl, Katie Wood, Stephen Jean, Meghan Carey, Vu Tran, Michael Rogers Music: “Jumpin at the Woodside” by Duke Ellington, “Traffic Jam” by Artie Shaw

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico
Choreography: Belen Casarez

Between Us
Dorrell Martin Dance Fusion
Choreography: Dorrell Martin
Dancers: Harry Guy, Dorrell Martin, Martha Perdomo, Randa Walker
Music: “Be My Husband” and “Trouble Gonna Shine” by Nina Simone

Reincarnation
Shunya Theatre
An excerpt from the play “Reincarnation” depicts Aakash’s struggle with his parents’ desire for him to join them in India and his girlfriend’s desire for him to settle down with her in Austin. For the first time in his life, Aakash must know what he wants and make a choice for himself.
Choreography & Performance: Arzan Gonda, Tanvi Nagarsheth, Asif Sayani
Directors: Soham Mehta, Shilpi Nagarsheth
Music: “Sitar Ritual” by Badmarsh and Shri

Swing Swing Swing
Houston Met Too
Choreography: Patti Obey, Jordan Hunt, and Lindsay Lab
Dancers: Alex Hardwicke, Michael Houghton, Jordan Hunt, Khala Jones, Lindsay Lab, Dana Lester, Lauren Page, Ashley Reichstein, Vanessa Ronar, Anna Whitmire, Betsy Young
Music: “Sing Sing Sing” by Benny Goodman

First Fruit: In the Beginning GOD . . .
Exclamation Dance Company
Choreography: Kenneth Epting
Dancer: H. Joseph Guy
Music: Prince

Flashback
Uptown Street Dance Company
Choreography: Alex and Victoria Arizpe
Dancers: Michael Albee, Alex Arizpe, Victoria Arizpe, Natalie Ekart, Abraham Garcia, Traci Hines, Dana Lester, Shawn Lester, Dorrell Martin, Andrea Nabors, Martha Perdomo, Lulu Pierson, Jerry Lee Randall, Stacy Shivey, Sara Smith, Amber Thornton-Stein
Music: “Devil with a Blue Dress On” by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches and Herb

Capoeira
Grupo Cafu
Choreography: Mestre Cafu
Dancers: Mestre Cafu, Yvonne Medina, Robert Huerta, Jamil Malone, Sam Martinez, Isaiah Smith, Sara Ali, Jill, Kunti, Sean

X-Dancing
Uptown Street Dance Company
Choreography: Alex and Victoria Arizpe
Dancers: Michael Albee, Alex Arizpe, Victoria Arizpe, Natalie Ekart, Abraham Garcia, Traci Hines, Dana Lester, Shawn Lester, Dorrell Martin, Andrea Nabors, Martha Perdomo, Lulu Pierson, Jerry Lee Randall, Stacy Shivey, Sara Smith, Amber Thornton-Stein
Music: “Whenever, Whenever” by Shakira, “Dirty” by Christina Aguilera, “Without Me” by Eminem, “Slave” by Brittany Spears, “Dirty Pop” by N’Sync

Off-Centered
Excerpt of original work
Clear Lake Metropolitan Ballet and Repertory Theater
Choreography: Amber Thornton-Stein
Dancers: Christina Chelette, Rachael Griffing, Margaret Jarboe, Amber Thornton-Stein, Katie Vernon
Music: The Chemical Brothers
Costume: Candis Cannon

Zingili/Madiwa
Kuumba House Dance Theatre
Choreography: Lindi Yeni
Dancers: Valena Black, Elaina Broussard, Brittany McKinney, Phyllicia Moore
Music: Shaka Sulaiman

Urban Power
Planet Funk Slam Squad
An edgy performance of athletic, lyrical urban dance explores hip-hop culture in a positive way that empowers youth.
Choreography: Gary Connor
Dancers: DeAndria Anderson, Mary Barbour, Kyle Barnhart, Camden Bertrand, Brittney Brannon, Sayree Chatelain, Michelle Garcia, Roberta “Birdie” Gonzales, Ashley Goodland, Mia Horvat, Sheji M. LaDay, Olivia Lane, Jessica M. Lazo, Verroni Leday, Andrea K. Leung, Anna Mazzolini, Jessica McBride, Kristin Meilert, Maria “Angie” Merla, Emily Miller, Marlena Murillo, Duy Nguyen, Dante Pope, Emmie Proctor, Ricky L. Salinas, Lindsay Slott, Megan Stanke, Amanda Rae Stephens, Kelsey Sutherland, Tristin Sylvester, Jonathan Weick, Armani Williams

Maculele
Grupo Cafu
Choreography: Mestre Cafu
Dancers: Mestre Cafu, Yvonne Medina, Robert Huerta, Jamil Malone, Sam Martinez, Isaiah Smith, Sara Ali, Jill, Kunti, Sean

Roxanne
King’s Dancing Centre
Choreography: Barbara King
Dancers: Martin and Natia Pelaez

Swingtime
Swingtown Jitterhoppers
Choreography: Alex and Victoria Arizpe
Dancers: Alex Arizpe, Victoria Arizpe, Natalie Ekart, Abraham Garcia, Traci Hines, Dana Lester, Shawn Lester, Dorrell Martin, Andrea Nabors, Martha Perdomo, Lulu Pierson, Jerry Lee Randall, Stacy Shivey, Sara Smith
Music: “Charleston”, “Swing Lover” by Indigo Swing, “Bill’s Bounce” by The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra, “1941 Movie Soundtrack” by John Williams

Mysterium
Planet Funk
A three-part mystical journey pays tribute to the magic and mystery of time – from Reflections‘s lavish tangos, swing and classic legends, to Power’s gravity-defying, highly-disciplined street show, to Future’s fast track metallic show.
Choreography: Shawn Welling, Gary Connor, Tesia Truitt, Jason Anderson
Dancers: Emilly Akers, Jason Anderson, Vanessa Archer, Jessica Badger, Virginia Bagnato, Amanda Bashinski, Cortney Becker, Melissa M. Belin, Rebecca Borden, Liz Brennan, Eustace “Taz” Bright, Buffy Brotherton, Sayree Chatelain, DD Collins, Gary Connor, Darla Eggleston, DeMountria Faultry, Emily Foster, Bryan Gaw, “Birdie” D. Gonzales, Lonnae Green, Elizabeth Handy, Lindsay Harrell, Marlo Harris, Toni R. Harris, Krystal Harris, Katherine E. Henry, Jessica Rae Herzogenrath, Henry Hicks, Jamila Hodge, Mia Horvat, Malcolm Houston, Theresa T. Huynh, Laura Lacobucci, Jessica M. Lazo, Lauren Leggett, Carlis Lollie, Frances P. Manzo, Alicia Mapp, Maria Mendoza, Oliver Osuna, Angelita Ozaeta, Heather Paul, Brett A. Payton, Holly Pergande, Leonard Price, April N. Relander, Rick Rico, Danielle Robinson, Genevie Salazar, Natasha Sankowski, Kathy Sienko, Lauren Simmons, Chieko Sloan, Lindsay Slott, Sara Smith, Stephanie Stein, Amy Stine, Autumn Teesdale, Eddie Torres, Tesia Truitt, Marissa Valdez, Shawn Welling, Shelly Woolery