LADC Presents the 2023 Spring Dance Concert

5/8/2023

The Loyola Academy Dance Company (LADC) was thrilled to host its Spring Dance Concert in the Leemputte Family Theater for the first time! This annual showcase represents the culmination of a year's worth of hard work by the company, directed by LADC Moderator and Dance Teacher Debbie Henslee. Held over two days, May 4 and 5, the dancers inspired audiences with incredible talent and creativity. The pieces were all original works choreographed and performed by LADC, Honors Dance, Dance 2, Step Team, and Dance Collective.

The concert featured eleven beautifully student-choreographed dances. Congratulations to all Rambler dancers:

One Eye Open
Not giving up when times get rough.
Choreographer: Jillian Grinko
Music: Labrinth
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Lorelai Arends, Jillian Grinko, Alexandra Ochoa, Abby Valdez

Flicker of Hope
Even in our sorrow, we hope.
Choreographed and performed by Dance 2
Music: Indila
Dancers: Natalia Adamzcyk, Emmary Arciniega, Issa Barry, Stella Beu, Angelique Huett, Katie Loeb, Courtney Mackin, Aimee Trehan

Reflections
Overcoming insecurity through the power of friendship.
Choreographer: Adriana Ahern
Music: Nial Horan
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Lorelai Arends, Jillian Grinko, Alexandra Ochoa, Abigail Valdez

Reveal
An encore from the winter Honors Dance performance, “Murder Mystery”.
Choreographers: Alexa Balsam, Kate Lively, and Honors Dance
Music: Labrinth
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Mary Kate Auer, Alexa Balsam, Meghan Barrio, Sofia Cabrales, Camille Cox, Dia Drossos, Jenna Govoni, Bridget Inzitari, Taylor Klossak, Kate Lively Alexandra McMaster, Allie Novy, Julia Slobodzian
Teacher: Debbie Henslee

Hey Ladies!
Choreographer: Kate Lively
Music: Blu Cantrell
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Kate Lively, Arianna Nebolsky

Step Team
Choreographed and performed by Coco Asante, Samrawit Aznato, Bethlehem Berhane, Michelle Boaitey, Bontu Chabis, Esther Debrah, Sinit Gebrehiwet, Sarah Isa, Yvette Mensah, Olivia Myers, Skylar Poku, Amanda Takor, and Betiel Tekhle
Music: Beyonce

Daydreams
Daydreaming about your perfect soulmate.
Choreographer: Sophie Malan
Music: Harry Styles
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Lorelai Arends, Stella Beu, Jillian Grinko, Alexandra Ochoa, Abby Valdez

The Friend I Built
Choreographer: Ari Nebolsky
Composer: Alec Benjamin
Dancers: Kate Lively, Ari Nebolsky

Coffee Run
The first cup in the morning! What’s your favorite?
Choreographed and performed by Honors Dance
Music: Vivaldi
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Mary Kate Auer, Alexa Balsam, Meghan Barrio, Sofia Cabrales, Camille Cox, Dia Drossos, Jenna Govoni, Bridget Inzitari, Taylor Kolssak, Kate Lively, Alexandra McMaster, Allie Novy, Julia Slobodzian
Teacher: Debbie Henslee

Royalty
Choreographed by Allison Duda and Dance Collective
Music: Lorde
Dancers: Chelsea Antwi, Coco Asante, sam Aznato, Tatum Clarke, Katherine Hourihane, Angelique Huett, Angela Leblanc, Beitel Tekhle, Aimme Trehan

Remedy
Choreographed and performed by LADC
Music: Zedd and Foxes
Dancers: Adriana Ahern, Lorelai Arends, Stella Beu, Jillian Grinko, Kate Lively, Ari Nebolsky, Alexandra Ochoa, Abby Valdez

Many thanks to the concert’s production crew:

Artistic Director: Ms. Debbie Henslee
Lighting designer and master electrician: Henry Muller
Lighting: Megan Bailey
Sound: Sydney Smith

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