Author: The Dancer's Alchemy

Join our team for DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk for Down Syndrome 30th Anniversary

When: Sunday, October 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Where: John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33461

Come join the FUN, with The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre at the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s 30th Anniversary Walk.

Let’s unite for a common cause and raise funds for this amazing community. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and register today!

Recruiting all dancers, parents, siblings, and friends of The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre to take part!

Earn community service hours for school and make our team the biggest ever!

Support the Special Arts Ensemble as they again perform during the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. The walk steps off at 9:15 a.m. Stay and enjoy other activities; it’s more than just a walk!

Click here to join our team:
Click Register, search for team, type in “Dance Buddies Step Up”, click join team and follow the prompts.

Registration Fees:
Includes t-shirt, complimentary breakfast, all kids activities and live entertainment.

Registration is $25 up to the day of the walk.

Join us for Downright Extraordinary – A Walk for Down Syndrom

The Dancer’s Alchemy and Southern Dance Theatre will partner in participating in “Downright Extraordinary – A Walk for Down Syndrome”, an annual walk to build awareness about Down Syndrome and to help fund the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!

Formerly called the Buddy Walk, Southern Dance Theatre’s Dance Movement class and members of The Special Arts Ensemble have performed during the opening ceremonies for the past several years, while the Dancer’s Edge Company, friends, parents, and students of Southern Dance Theatre have participated in the walk.

We invite parents, families, and dancers interested to join our team in support of the dancers in our Special Needs, Dance Movement class! All the information you need in order to participate with our team is below.

Middle & high school students can earn 5 community service hours for their participation.

How to Get Involved:

**If you cannot attend the walk but want to participate by helping our team raise funds for Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, you can still do so through the site below.  We invite your friends and families to participate! Corporate sponsorships & employer matching opportunities are also welcome!

Downright Extraordinary will be held OCTOBER 14 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, FL.

  • Beginning Activities at 8am
  • Opening Ceremonies at 9am
  • Walk begins at @ 9:15am
  • Enjoy other activities after the walk!

Join our team to walk or donate by following the instructions below:

  • Click here.
  • Search for our team, called “Dance buddies step up”
  • Click “join team” and / or “donate”
  • Follow prompts

Sign up fee includes t-shirt, breakfast, and activities:

  • Before October 7th: $10
  • After October 7th: $15

Learn more about this event here.

100% of your donation is tax deductible.  Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with Down syndrome and their families life-long community connections.

Presenting the Dancer’s Edge Company of 2018-2019!

The Dancer’s Alchemy is excited to announce The Dancer’s Edge Company of 2018-2019 under the Direction of Artistic Director Penni Greenly, Administrative Director Lori Morales, Director Jean Louisa Steele, & Director Roger Dunson Jr.! Looking forward to a wonderful season ahead!
 
Maya Akins, Karla Alom, Francesca Wisniew, Sydney Broadfield, Adrianna Carrizzo, Katie Chodor, Zack Chodor, Sophia Chou, Angeli Denker, Kaitlyn Franco, Larissa Gabriel, Ariana Galaska, Angelina Hall, Tamisha Jean Louis, Kassidy Krivos-Duane, Katy Krivos-Duane, Ashlynn Leddy, Caitlyn Lucas, Ashley Mealy, Alena Murphy, Gabriel Murphy, Amelie Phebus, Kennedy Rowe, Samantha Stricker, Lily Sutton, Tristyn Thomas, Bianca Vasilescu, Leila Wilson, & Fancesca Wisniew

Thank you to all who contributed to Viva Las Vegas!


The Dancer’s Alchemy would like to thank everyone that attended the first annual Viva Las Vegas Casino Night at Southern Dance Theatre. We had a full house that had an evening of great fun, casino-style gaming, good food, and spirits. The evening ended with an awesome silent auction and exciting raffle prizes.

We are very grateful to all of our sponsors for their support and generosity, The Dancers Edge Company Parents, and our “A” Company Dancers for all of their help.

We had a fabulous committee and team who’s dedication and commitment made our first Casino Night very successful:

  • Co. Chair: Roger Dunson
  • Marketing: Brittany Patterson
  • Photography: Seth Steinberg
  • Casino music: Ms. Wesa
  • Volunteers: Laura Comas, Dianna Vacco, Cheryl Cimilluca, Michelle Zupo, Ms. Wesa, Alexa Leddy, and Danielle Kiminyo
  • Committee Parent board: Kim Chodor, Jessica Jensen, Renee Leddy, Carole Mastrosimone, Sandra Reategui, Mona Sharma, Stephanie Smith, and Elizabeth Steinberg
  • A TEAM OF UNSTOPPABLE FEMALE SUPER HEROES! I am forever grateful to you and hubbies Alex Chodor, Michael Mastrosimone, Ted Rohrbaugh, and Mike Leddy.

IF YOU MISSED OUT ON ALL THE FUN AND WINNING THIS YEAR! THERE’S ALWAYS VIVA LAS VEGAS 2019.

Thank you, thank you.
Penni Greenly

Special Arts Ensemble & Dancer’s Edge to Perform at Kids Carnival Boca 4/28/18

The Special Arts Ensemble & Dancer’s Edge Company of The Dancer’s Alchemy  will perform at Kids Carnival Boca Raton Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:30pm to raise awareness of dancers with special needs and the impact the arts have on the lives of youth and adults. We believe the arts are for everyone & hope you will join us for this fun event! Get your tickets today!

Kids Carnival Boca Raton Saturday April 28, 2018

A Fundraising event that benefits Autism Programs in our Community

Kassi Abreu to Perform in Miami March 31, 2018

The talented Kassi Abreu is at it again! This time performing with BrazzDance Company Saturday, March 31st at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30pm.

Kassi is a former Dancer’s Edge Company Member and we’re so excited to see this performance! She is such a talented dancer! Please check her out!

Tickets are available!

Augusto Soledade Brazzdance Presents: SHADE

Shade is Augusto Soledade’s latest full-length work and delves into identity and identification, the underlying themes for the creation of this contemporary dance piece. It is created with six dancers and will be accompanied by an original score created by Jessica Muñiz-Collado, and an art installation by Kandy Lopez.

Dancer’s Edge Company Nexstar Competition Results!

Congratulations Dancer’s Edge Company On Your Awards At Nexstar Dance Competition!

Soloist:

Tori Gilbert:
Pointe-Platinum-1st Place in Category
3rd Overall For Soloist
Contemporary-Platinum -1st Place
Awarded Power Pak Invitation

Larissa Gabriel:
Jazz-High Gold-1st Place In Category
7th Place Overall For Soloist
Awarded Power Pak Invitation

Piper Smith: Lyrical-Gold

Josh Faber: Contemporary-High Gold

Kennedy Rowe: Jazz-Gold

Duets:

Grace Alvarez & Rachel Ireland: Lyrical-High Gold

Trio:

Francesca Wisniew, Ariana Galaska, And Maya Akins: Jazz-High Gold

Small Groups:

B Company: Modern-Platinum B Company: Character-High Gold

Large Group:

C Company: Jazz-High Gold-Choreography Award C Company: Tap-5th Place Overall-Judges Staging Award

Large Group:

A Company: Lyrical-High Gold-1st Place

Judges Fluidity Award:

A Company: Jazz-High Gold

Line/Production:

A, B, & Select C Company: “I Got Rhythm” – Musical Theater­
Platinum-1st Place In Category
1st Place Overall Choreography Award

Save the Date: Viva Las Vegas!

Please save the date for “Viva Las Vegas” presented by The Dancer’s Edge Company of The Dancer’s Alchemy on Saturday, May 5th 2018 6-10:30pm! If you love gaming, this is for you! 

This Premier Las Vegas style fundraising event features authentic casino style gaming tables, slot machines, raffle prizes, & more! 

Your evening will begin with a complementary cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour followed by classic casino games such as Craps, Roulette, Poker, Blackjack and Slot Machines with a chance to win fantastic prizes in our grand finale raffle (you must be present to win).  Partygoers will also have the opportunity to win spectacular silent auction prizes generously contributed by local businesses and organizations! 

This fundraiser event supports The Dancer’s Alchemy, a diverse not-for-profit community-based arts organization in the heart of Palm Beach County. This truly impactful organization has made a great difference in the world of dance and throughout this community since 1996, using their abilities to raise funds and awareness to causes such as Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Leukemia Foundation, and various community outreach programs.

The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization – Tax ID: 16-1620182.

Southern Dance Theatre is a proud sponsor of this event and it will be held at the Southern Dance Theatre facility (1203 Knuth Road Boynton Beach, FL 33436).  If you are interested sponsoring this event, either personally or on behalf of your organization, or to contact Fundraiser Chairperson, please call (561) 865-6304. 

The casino gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only by Casino Party Nights Florida Inc., tel. 954-926-4219. All Donations and proceeds go to The Dancer’s Alchemy. Must be 18 Years or Older to Play. Learn more: www.CasinoPartyNightsFlorida.com 

More information will be shared over the coming weeks, so mark your calendar now and stay tuned! 

Elite Ballet Program 2017-18 Summer Acceptances & Competition Results!

The following include Competition results and Summer Intensive acceptances and scholarships for members of the Elite Ballet Program. We’re so proud of these dancers and directors Sandra Goodnough and Elizabeth Gonzalez for their accomplishments this season! Brava!

YAGP:

Tuscany Group Piece – Top 12

Salma Kiuhan – Top 12 in Senior Division for Classical Variation and Contemporary Solo

UBC:

Intermediate Level Junior Division (Top 10)
Classical Variation – Kelsey Solomon, 7th Place
Contemporary Solo – Kelsey Solomon, 6th Place; Taylor Schmitt, 9th Place

Competitive Level Junior Division (Top 15)
Classical Variation – Tori Gilbert, 12th Place; Savanna Bourque, 9th Place
Contemporary Solo – Savanna Bourque, 13th Place

Competitive Level Senior Division (Top 10)
Classical Variation – Salma Kiuhan, 3rd Place; Madison Bourque, 10th Place

Competitive Level Junior Division Group (Top 5)
Tuscany – 2nd Place

Scholarships from UBC:

Orlando Ballet – Savanna Bourque – 2 week full Scholarship
Motion Dance – Tori Gilbert – 4 week Scholarship, 40%

Summer Intensive Acceptances:

Ava Allwardt – ABT Tampa, Orlando Ballet

Sienna Alpert – ABT Texas, Atlanta Ballet, Orlando Ballet

Madison Bourque – Orlando Ballet, 25% Scholarship; ABT  California; Atlanta Ballet; Washington Ballet
Savanna Bourque  – Orlando Ballet – 2 week full Scholarship and 25%; ABT New York; Ellison Ballet

Tori Gilbert – Motis Dance – 4 week Scholarship, 40%; Next Generation Ballet – 75%; Orlando Ballet – 25%; ABT New York

Salma Kiuhan – Next Generation Ballet – 85%; Atlanta Ballet; Houston Ballet; Pittsburgh Ballet Theater

Kelsey Solomon – Next Generation Ballet  – 20% Scholarship; ABT Texas

Taylor Schmitt – ABT Tampa; Orlando Ballet

Dancer’s Edge Compete at Shake The Ground

The Dancer’s Edge Company participated January 19th and 20th at Shake the Ground competition and we’re pleased to share the fabulous results! Congratulations to the company dancers and directors for a wonderful competition!

KENNEDY/ROWE SOLO
High Gold/Smile Award

JOSH FABER/SOLO
High Gold/Aspire Award

JAZZ TRIO
Maya, Francesca, Ariana
High Gold

LYRICAL DUET
Rachel & Grace
High Gold
3rd Place Overall High Score

TAP DUET
Angelina & Lily
Platinum
2nd Place Overall High Score

PIPER SMITH SOLO
High Gold

LARISSA GABRIEL
High Gold
Most Entertaining Solo

TORI GILBERT SOLO
Platinum
STG Intensive Scholarship
13th Place Overall Jr Solo

GREAT GOSH
Platinum
Most Entertaining
1st Place Overall Large Group

CHOO CHOO
Platinum
3rd Place Overall Large Group

SWINGING 60’S
Platinum
3rd Place Overall Small Group

TIE YOUR SHOES
High Gold
5th Place Overall Small Group

MUSIC IS ALIVE
High Gold

1000 YEARS
High Gold