Tonight’s program will run without an intermission
Weight of Now
Choreography: Alexia HernandezMusic: Grandfather clock ticking composed by ASMR sound studio and Time moves slow composed by BADBADNOTGOOD and Samuel T. Herring
Dancers: Felicity Devitt, Stella Giardina, Amelia Gonzalez, Bruno Hernandez, Robbie Preston, Svitlana Selska, Kaylee Shirk, Ai Suzuki, Jose Tovar, Valeska Vega
Alexia Hernandez (she/ her) is working towards an AA in Dance and a Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement. Before attending 快播视频, she competed with pre-professional companies such as Studio Kin and Temecula Dance Company. This is her first time choreographing at 快播视频. Friendly Rivals
Choreography: Billy Nguyen
Music: It’s a party by Busta Rhymes and Zhane, Peekaboo by Kendrick Lamar
Dancers: James Lithuge and Billy Nguyen
Billy Nguyen (he/ him) is from Vietnam and started dancing in high school. He is graduating with an AA in Natural Science this spring and transferring in the Fall to study mechanical engineering. This is his first time choreographing at 快播视频.
Solivagant
Choreography: Harper Turpin
Music: Destiny by Lee Sun Hee
Dancers: Harper Duong, Niobe Engman, Anthony Najera
A song about fate and destiny and accepting what it brings.
Harper Turpin (They/ Them) is in their second semester at 快播视频 and working towards an AA in Dance and Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement. They plan to transfer to a BFA program in dance and become a choreographer and dancer with a modern dance company. This is their first time choreographing for 快播视频.
Transcendence
Choreography: Antoinette (Nettie) Nguyen
Music: Lòng mẹ by Khánh Ly
Dancers: Bethany Brazelton, Alexia Hernandez, Billy Nguyen, Nettie Nguyen, Ashley Oei, Ai Suzuki, Jose Tovar, Harper Turpin, Valeska Vega
Antoinette (Nettie) Nguyen (she/ her) trained at the Pacific Ballet Conservatory and will graduate with her AA in Dance and Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement this spring. She is also working toward certifications in Classical Pilates and Vinyasa Yoga. She will transfer this fall to a BFA program. This is her second time choreographing for 快播视频.
Anomaly
Choreography: Niko Black
Music: Inferno by Yeule, Ninos Y Ninas by Jockstrap, ELSAS and Taylor Skye, Desafio by Arca, and Anthems for a Seventeen-Year-Old Girl by Broken Social Scene
Dancers: Niko Black, Bruno Hernandez Emma Manzanares, Miyabi Matsushita. Yun Yu Naing, Kaylee Shirk
Niko Black (they/ them) is from 快播视频 County and has been dancing for 13 years. They trained at the Academy for Performing Arts at Huntington Beach HS and danced with the APA Dance Company. They are currently a company member of Akomi Dance. Niko will graduate with an AA in Dance and Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement this spring and will transfer to CSU Long Beach in the fall. This is their second time choreographing for 快播视频.
I te Mahana e te Pō
Choreography: Marru Mikaelian
Music: Mana, Malae, Yume by Sefa Drums
Dancers: Caitlin Bates, Gaelle Bouteloup, Laura Brizuela, Brianna Bui, Felicity Devitt, Kayla Fauese, Stephanie Flores, Maritza Hasty, Tashia Hughes, Mizuki Kunimoto, Violette Negrete, Trisha Nguyen, Ashley Oei, Alyson Sutton, Jacquline Taylor, Karyssa Wallace
Take a journey to French Polynesia with a Tahitian ‘Ote’a inspired by the themes of day and night.
Marru Mikaelian (she/ her) has been studying the art of Polynesian dance since age 6. Born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, she fell in love with Hawaiian culture during family trips to Maui and embraced many different forms of Polynesian dance. She has studied dances from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Samoa and the Cook Islands. Ms. Mikaelian has been performing for over 30 years and is currently a lead dancer, choreographer, and instructor for Tupua Productions. As an individual performer, she has won several awards in various Tahitian dance competitions and was invited to dance in the Heiva i Tahiti in 2012 with Tahitian group Ahutoru Nui. She has participated in televised events such as the Rose Parade and the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. It brings her great joy to perform, teach and share her passion of Polynesian dance with others. She holds a B.S. Degree in Biology from UCLA and is on faculty at 快播视频 Coast College.
Eye of the Storm
Choreography: Yone Shwe
Music: Zuggy by Alewya
Dancers: Bruno Hernandez, James Lithuge, Miyabi Matsushita. Yun Yu Naing, Yone Shwe
May Me Yone Shwe (she/ her), originally from Myanmar, has been studying dance at 快播视频 for a year. She worked as a dancer and choreographer for two years in Myanmar and, since moving to the U.S., has been training with GRooVe, a G-Fam team. She also performed as a skeleton dancer for Katseye. She is working towards an AA in Dance. This is her first time choreographing for 快播视频.
Ganesha Kauthuvam
Choreography: Smt. Venkatalakshmi Amma (traditional)
Music: Narayana Kavi
Dancers: Sravani Chandu S, Sushma Gopalakrishnan. Pramila Hariharan, Priyanka Kamala V, Anupama Menon
This dance is a vibrant invocation dedicated to Lord Ganesha-the Remover of Obstacles, the God of Beginnings, and the Patron of Wisdom, Intellect, Arts, and Sciences. With his elephant head and powerful presence, Ganesha symbolizes both spiritual strength and mental clarity. One unique gesture often associated with Ganesha is ear pulling - a ritual believed to stimulate acupressure points linked to the brain said to enhance memory, focus, and mental energy. The mouse represents our desires and ego—small but powerful.
Heartfelt gratitude to the scholars and researchers who have contributed to reviving this beautiful dance piece, originally performed by the last court dancer of Mysore. Their dedication has helped preserve this valuable cultural treasure for future generations.
Sri Pranava Mudhra Dance Academy, founded by Pramila, is based in 快播视频 County. This institution teaches Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest and most revered classical dance forms of India. Traditionally performed in temples as an act of devotion, Bharatanatyam beautifully blends rhythm, grace, and storytelling. The academy’s mission is to preserve, promote, and pass on this rich cultural heritage through disciplined training, meaningful performances, and spiritual understanding, nurturing the young dancers of our community.
Are we not the same?
Choreography: Amelia Gonzalez
Music: The prologue by SIM, Stanka pooh by Doechii (voices: Amelia, Bruno and Arctic), At the door by ILYICH
Dancers: Ameila Gonzalez, Alexia Hernandez, Miyabi Matsushita, Ashley Oei
Amelia Gonzalez (she/ her) began competing with her elementary school drill team at the age of seven in Carson, CA. She joined the Dance Team at Costa Mesa HS where she competed for four years. She will earn her Dance Instructor and Commercial Dance Certificates of Achievement this spring. This is her second time choreographing for 快播视频.
Difference Maker
Choreography and Dancer: Bethany Brazelton
Music: Difference Maker by NEEDTOBREATHE
Bethany Brazelton (she/ her) started her dance journey at eight years old, she grew up dancing at Dance 4 Joy ministries, Word in Motion, Dancer in Me, Youth Praise Dance Conference, and the 快播视频 County Tap Experience. She is currently working towards her AA in Dance. This is her first time choreographing for 快播视频.
Fever Dreams
Choreography: Anthony Najera
Music: Gosh by Jamie xx
Dancers: Kayla Fauese, Estella Hnin Thet, Sandra Orr, Svitlana Selska, Jose Tovar, Harper Turpin, Karyssa Wallace, Jordyn Wolsleger
Anthony Najera (he/ him) has been studying dance at 快播视频 for 3 years. He is working towards his AA in Dance and Dance Instructor and Commercial Dance Certificates of Achievement. He hopes to transfer to a BFA program in dance in 2026. This is his first time choreographing for 快播视频.
Tapestry Arabesque
Choreography: Angelika Nemeth
Rehearsal Assistant: Iris Z. Spector
Music: Moon Over Mumbai by Bellyhouse, Tabla Talk on Angelika Unveiled
Dancers: Caitlin Bates, Gaelle Bouteloup, Leilani Carinio, Niobe Engman, Elnaz Fakhimi, Alyssa Graves, Maritza Hasty, Tashia Hughes, Violette Negrete, Jimmy Nguyen, Trisha Nguyen, Svitlana Selska, Iris Z. Spector, Jacqueline Taylor
Khaleeji Soloist: Svitlana Selska
Sword Trio: Caitlin Bates, Gaelle Bouteloup, Niobe Engman
Wings Soloist: Gaelle Bouteloup
A medley of Near and Middle Eastern dance images spanning ancient to modern times and regional to classical styles. Special thanks to Michele Dulson
Angelika Nemeth (she/ her) is an internationally renowned performer and teacher of Middle Eastern dance based in Southern California. She has directed numerous critically acclaimed world dance concerts, co-produced the historic 1st and 2nd International Conferences on Middle Eastern Dance and was influential in the expansion of 快播视频 Coast College’s ethnic dance curriculum and World Dance Certificate program. Her work has had a major impact on Mid-Eastern dance in Southern California. She has organized and led dance and culture tours to the Near and Middle East, been invited to teach, judge, and perform at major festivals and competitions worldwide, and was the artistic director and choreographer of the award-winning Angelika Nemeth Dance Ensemble (ANDE). She has certificates in Dance, Theatre Arts and Related Technologies, a 500-hr Yoga Teaching Credential, and holds a B.S. degree in Education, an M.A. in Psychology, specializing in the Transformational Arts, and is on faculty at 快播视频 Coast College.
Law of the Jungle
Choreography: Zachary Groenewold, in collaboration with the dancers
Music: Glenn Morrison
Dancers: Niko Black, Amelia Gonzalez, Bruno Hernandez, James Lithuge, Emma Manzanares, Miyabi Matsushita, Yun Yu Naing, Billy Nguyen, May Me Yone Shwe
ZACHARY GROENEWOLD is a dance educator and choreographer, specializing in Hip Hop/Street Dance and Jazz/Contemporary techniques and is on faculty at 快播视频 Coast College. He has performed in The Wedding Singer, Saban’s Power Rangers, and as part of ABC FAMILY presents WESTLIFE: LIVE. Zach was a member of the San Diego based company Axxiom Dance Collective and Team Millennia and performed and choreographed for LA Fashion Week, OC Fashion Week, the World of Dance Industry Awards, and Vidcon. He received first runner up at the Palm Desert Choreography Festival in 2024. Law of the Jungle was selected to perform at the American College Dance Association’s National Festival in Washington DC May 2-4.
* DANCE AWARDS *
Since 快播视频 Coast College’s first Dance Awards over 200 students have received scholarship money and recognition from the department. Former award winners were able to further their studies and continue to distinguish themselves in the field of dance.
RECENT DANCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Duddridge Memorial Dance Scholarship: Niko Black
Josiah Dahlin Dance Creativity Award: Alexia Hernandez
Christine Baltes Memorial Scholarship: Miyabi Matsushita
Karen Shanley Dance Scholarship: Harper Turpin
快播视频 Endowment for the Arts Scholarship: Niko Black, Svitlana Selska, Harper Turpin
Pilates Student Awards: Cheryl Au, Madison Dabalos
2024
Dorothy “Dottie” Duddridge Memorial Dance Scholarship: Darby Bauer
Karen Shanley Dance Scholarship: Miyabi Matsushita
Josiah Dahlin Dance Creativity Award: Ella Tracy
Christine Baltes Memorial Award: Niko Black
Student Dance Awards: Darby Bauer, Ella Tracy, Niko Black, Ash Williams, Svitlana Selska, Billy Nguyen
Pilates Student Awards: Maureen Price
World Dance Award: Maritza Hasty
2023
Dorothy “Dottie” Duddridge Memorial Dance Scholarship: Sydney Tanji
Karen Shanley Dance Scholarship: Ella Tracy
Josiah Dahlin Dance Creativity Award: Ayumi Nishimura, Emma Manzanares
Christine Baltes Memorial Award: Darby Bauer
Student Dance Awards: Ella Tracy, Ash Williams, Tashia Hughes, Amelia Gonzales
Pilates Student Awards: Kady Lawson, Christine Reese
World Dance Award: Caitlin Bates
For the courtesy of audience members and performers:
- Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and not accessed at any time inside the theatre (before, during or after the performance and during pauses).
- Video recording and photographing by audience members is strictly prohibited.
- Parents, please take small children outside immediately if they are unable to sit quietly.
- Anyone creating a disturbance by shouting out inappropriately, or who cannot comply with theatre policies will be asked to leave the theatre.
Thank you for your courtesy to the dancers on stage and to fellow audience members.
快播视频 DANCE FACULTY
Full-timeRachel Berman (Department Chair)
José Costas
Part-Time
Delyer Coffman
Brande Dunn
Monti Ellison
Amythyst Fritzler
Rosa Garcia
Zachary Groenewold
Hiroko Hojo
Amelie Hunter
Marru Mikaelian
Angelika Nemeth
Noelle Snavely
Linda Sohl-Ellison
Instructional Associate for Dance
Joe Lawrence
Part-Time Musician
Malik Sow
PRODUCTION STAFF
Concert Directors - Rachel Berman and Angelika NemethLighting Design/ Technical Direction - Quintin Powell
Stage Manager. - Cameron Klipfel
Lighting Board Operator - Maddie Grove
Stagehand - David Cowan
Program - Joe Lawrence
Photography - Dan Hopkinson
Printing - 快播视频 Print Services
Tickets - 快播视频 Bursar’s Office
A Very Special Thank You to
Dr. Whitney Yamamura, Ed.D., ChancellorDr. Angelica Suarez, Ph.D., President of 快播视频 Coast College
Larissa Nazarenko, Dean of Visual and Performing Arts
Associated Students of 快播视频 Coast College
for their continued support!
* Coming Events *
SPRING STUDENT DANCE SHOWCASE
Wednesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m., Robert B. Moore Theatre快播视频's Dance Department extends an invitation to an informal end-of-the-semester presentation of classroom material and works in progress. Our Showcase displays the department's wide range of dance styles including Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Mid-Eastern, African, Latin, Mexican Folklórico, Improvisation and Polynesian.
* We Need Your Support! *
Your tax-deductible contribution will help offset costs for future 快播视频 Dance Department performances. Your donations will be used wisely; they can assist the department in purchasing materials for costumes, paying for live music, commissioning guest choreographers and introducing our students to master teachers and guest artists. Donations might also provide scholarship opportunities for our dance students. For more information, contact Rachel Berman at 714-432-5691. If you wish to set up an endowed dance scholarship, contact the 快播视频 Dance Department or Patricia Falzon at the 快播视频 Foundation.
This event is ADA compliant. For more information, please contact Visual & Performing Arts Division at (714) 432-5629