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The recital pictures will be placed on the website when I receive them. - Should be soon!
Dress Rehearsal and Recital Program
The Huff 'n Puff 2008 Dance Recital Rehearsal was held Saturday morning, May 24, at the Robinson Hall Music Center Auditorium in Little Rock. The rehearsal began promptly at 9:00 and continued until a little after 11:00. Ms. Laurel began the rehearsal, as always, with the curtain call practice. In that way, the performers could leave after their performance, unless they had performances to perform later.
A few pictures are shown here at the beginning of the curtain call - not all performers can be seen but the recreational dancers are shown here. The Jacksonville Dance Company performers are not shown here. About 170 performers, not including instructors, were involved in the dress rehearsal and recital.
The rehearsal and recital were under the direction of Ms. Laurel Spears and she was assisted by Instructors: Kim Holladay, Jennifer Holladay, Lois Bryan, Lindsey Sweet, April Kiser and Deanna Johnson, who filled in for Ms. Sara, who had been on maternity leave. We were so excited that Ms. Sara was able to join us for the recital -while Daddy was home feeding the baby.
Rehearsal
As usual, the tiny ones stole the entire show at the recital. They are so cute when they dance, and surprisingly enough, as I have told parents over the years, they do learn to dance - and not only that, but they learn early how to entertain. I deliberately left the front part of this picture - that is the orchestra pit which is right in front of the stage - we had to be very careful that none of the children decided to dance off - somehow they all knew to be careful. Please notice the backdrop in these pictures - we were very proud of our "Dancing with the Stars" backdrop!!!!!
The four young dancers on the right are in Ms. April's classes on the Base.
"Wild, Wild West" Dancers take their curtain call.
Cheer and Pom Dancers take their bow with Ms. Deana - while on the right, the youngest dancers from the base take their bow, also.
These Dancers are some of Ms. Lindsey's lyrical dancers.
Shown here with Ms. Deanna are two of Ms. Sara's four Cheerleaders in their striking black and blue outfits. Standing in the back row in the red and white is a group of Ms. Sara's hiphop dancers.
This was not all of the dancers - Most of these dancers were from our recreational program. I do see one Company Dancer and I don't recall if they were in the practice curtain call.
This little one was ready to perform at all times - with that beautiful smile, which just seemed to come naturally to her.
Rebecca and Aspen were getting last-minute costume assistance. It was a fortunate night several years ago when I met these two precious girls at Capt D's.
Ms. Kim and Ms. Jennifer's çombined classes of Tap 'n Tumble Dancers performing to "Good Ship Lollipop." Just look how tiny and cute these dancers are!!!
Ms. Lindsey's lyrical dancers from Monday night's 7:30 class - great job Ms. Lindsey for first-year dance teacher.
Sarah had just completed her leap to center left while the others were turning - Many of these dancers are on the gymnastics team. Others are cheerleaders.
These were all the pictures that I took - I wanted to watch the rehearsal and it was difficult to take from the side of the stage. When I get the recital pictures, I will post them on the web. It will take several, several weeks, however, but they are worth waiting for.
I didn't take my camera but this was sent to me after the recital. We've all been a family for a
long time.
The Recital was held Saturday, May 24th at Robinson Auditorium and began promptly at 6:00. After a brief introduction to our 28th annual recital by Ms. Laurel, a thoughtful invocation was given by Molly Rae Walter's father. The recital was exciting and fast moving, and each performance moved from one right into the next. Just as at the rehearsal that morning, the recital was so well-organized and the performers all did such a great job. I realize that I am very biased, but it seems to me that each year, our dancers get better and better and each recital is better than the year before. Also, the packed audience was very appreciative of all the numbers.
The program follows:
Presents
28th Annual
Dance Recital
Robinson Auditorium
Music Center
May 24, 2008
Dancing with the Stars
Amanda Cross, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman,
Briyana Isaac, Tori Spears, Madison Winstead
“Good Ship Lollipop”
Narshira Bell, Camryn Callahan, Jordan Claude,
Brianna Duren, Allissa Gargus, Laura Garner,
Tori Kiser, Kayleigh Langston, Aniyah Lee,
Emily Moore, Kennedy Pilkinton,
Neely Taylor, Essence Tyson
“Hokey Pokey Mix”
Mia Baskin, Shelbi Dennis, Haley Edgin,
Kayla Edgin, Hallie Hankins, Julia Johnson,
Alexis Jones, Shelby Moseley, Erin Shahan,
Bailey Shirley, Katherine Taylor, Rachel Wyrick
“Be My Baby Tonight”
Bailey Jo Rhodes
“Jesus Take the Wheel”
Taylor Butler, Tonie Butler, Tashia Duncan,
Katy Gorden, Samantha Gray, Maitland Hurley,
Sarah McAlister, Katelin McLain
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me”
Savannah Crow, Megan Duke, Kalina Foster,
Aden Greving, Zoe Harrington, Whitney Mann,
Kaylin McGee, Madison Mitchell, Molly Rhodes,
Nalyah Rumph, Olivia Smith, Christian Stanley
“Battle Cry”
Alissa Washington, Bryn Westby
“Wait a Minute”
Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle, Tori Hanley,
Jessica Holeman, Taylor Rai Johnson, Jessica McCauley,
Jennifer McDonough, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith,
Kaitlin Soderlund, Tori Spears, Kayla Vasquez,
Madison Winstead, Stephanie York
“Space Jam”
Levi Boyd, Abbye Cody, Savannah Hogue
“Funky Town”
Jennifer Hensley, Coralyn Taylor
“Fever”
Hannah Ellis
“Hand Clap”
Regan Campbell, Mackenzie Ellis, Alexandria Leirer
Tegan Rea, Emily Snell, Mattie Taylor
Katie Turner, Michael York
“Cure for the Itch”
Jessica Holeman
Mackenzie Fleming, Jayden Hannah, Paige Matlock
Molly Rae Walter, Sydney Wright
Shelby Haver, Julia Johnson, Hannah Jones
Emily Sundermeier, Carson White, Caragen Williams
“Let’s Get Crunk”
Heather Jinkins, Kira Jinkins
“Shake It”
Cheyenne Cox, Rebeka House, Alysha Martinez,
Maggy Pearson, Jakayla Persley,
Maranda Pouncy, Maddison Schillinger
“Joseph’s Dreams”
Morgan Blanchard, Megan Eason, Sierra Hurley,
Jade Joiner, Winter Joiner, Sarah Seibel,
Savannah Traywick, Ryann Young
“Let’s Get Loud”
Jessica Holeman, Jennifer McDonough, Niki Rodgers,
Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Madison Winstead
“Hey, Good Lookin’”
Sydney Bland, Adrianna Cimino, Riley Garner,
Jaimee Hall, Lenora Rowe, Bethany Taylor
“Here I Come”
Bailee Boyd, Aspen Goldman, Rebecca Goldman,
Regan Hall, Micah Hutton, Kiahna Smith
“Black Velvet”
Tori Hanley, Tori Spears
“Dancin’Fool”
Jessica Holeman, Briyana Isaac, Hannah Moler,
Bailey Jo Rhodes, Kassie Shepard, Kaitlin Soderlund
“Jump”
Jacksonville Gymnastics USAG
Junior Olympic Competitive Team,
Levels Three and Four
Sarah Balenko, Jessica Gardner, Sara Heil,
Abby Houghtaling, Briyana Isaac, Alexandria Leirer,
Sydney McClung, Taylor Parker, Allison Ramsey,
Sarah Seibel, Skylar Spaeth, Mattie Taylor
I N T E R M I S S I O N
ACT TWO
“Thriller Mix”
Jacksonville Gymnastics USAG
Junior Olympic Competitive Team,
Levels Five, Six, Seven, Eight and Nine
Sabrina Barger, Taylor Butler, Tonie Butler,
Kennedy Driskill, Haley Edgin, Kayla Edgin,
Courtney Ellis, Mackenzie Ellis, Rachel Flippen,
Sissy Ghormley, Samantha Gray, Tori Hanley,
Amanda Hicks, Taylor Rai Johnson, Bailea Jones,
Kendra Lytch, Jessica McDonough, Katelin McLain,
Jordan Rogers, Stephanie Singleton, Samantha Sobba,
Madi Spears, Tori Spears,
Hannah Taylor, Lynzie VanBrocklin
Amber Bajorek, Lauren Boatman, Kaitlynn Coleman,
Maurie Gangluff, Kira Jinkins, Alexandria Leirer,
Taylor Mays, Micah Perry, Heather Weth
Jennifer Hensley, Coralyn Taylor
Taylor Canfield, Hannah Ellis,
Madison Hurley, Ashley McCutcheon
“Never Alone”
Amber Bajorek, Amanda Cross, Jessica Gardner,
Tori Hanley, Christina Hensley, Amanda Hicks,
Jessica Holeman, Briyana Isaac, Jessica McDonough,
Niki Rodgers, Jordan Rogers, Samantha Sobba,
Tori Spears, Madison Winstead
“Puttin’ on the Ritz”
Allisa Washington, Bryn Westby
Kaitlin Soderlund
Tiarrah Brown, Tashia Duncan
Krissy Hauth, Kelsie Wilcox
“Surfin’”
Sydney Bland, Adrianna Cimino, Riley Garner,
Jaimee Hall, Lenora Rowe, Bethany Taylor
“Fuego”
Kayla Vasquez
“Miracle”
Macey Jasmin, Lynzie VanBrocklin, Unique Richardson
“Bad Girl Mix”
Katericia Batiste, Sorsha Clark,
Tashia Duncan, Paris Fonseca
“Pink Panther”
Bailee Boyd, Aspen Goldman, Rebecca Goldman,
Regan Hall, Micah Hutton, Kiahna Smith
“Hey Little Momma”
Micah Perry, Tegan Rea, Niki Rodgers
April Kiser
Mackenzie Fleming, Jayden Hannah, Paige Matlock,
Molly Rae Walter, Sydney Wright
“Hotline Mix”
Natsumi Beaty, Lois Bryan, John Gardner,
Tami Gardner, Angie Gay, Rhonda Hankins,
Heather Jinkins, Betty Jones, Heather Wheeler
“Girlfriend”
Stephanie York
“Shake”
Lauren Anderson, Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard
Courtney Ellis, Paris Fonseca, Terra Johnson,
Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch,
Taylor Mays, Micah Perry, Niki Rodgers,
Madi Spears, Hannah Taylor, Lauren Travis
“Uptown Girls”
Shelby Haver, Julia Johnson, Hannah Jones,
Emily Sundermeier, Carson White, Caragen Williams
“On My Knees”
Lois Bryan, Lindsay Sweet
“Heartbreaker”
Morgan Blanchard, Megan Eason, Sierra Hurley,
Jade Joiner, Winter Joiner, Sarah Seibel,
Savannah Traywick, Ryann Young
“Rewind”
Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard, Amanda Cross,
Hannah Ellis, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman,
Kira Jinkins, Taylor Rai Johnson, Terra Johnson
Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch,
Micah Perry, Niki Rodgers, Stephanie Singleton,
Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Madi Spears,
Tori Spears, Lindsey Sweet, Lauren Travis,
Kayla Vasquez, Alana Whatley, Stephanie York
DANCERS, GYMNASTS AND CHEER STUDENTS
Jacksonville Dance company
Has continued success
Congratulations to the Jacksonville Dance Company and Huff ‘n Puff instructors. We are so proud of each of you. Each instructor and the dance groups have contributed to the continued success of the Company, and each year the performances have gotten even better.
The Company competed in four different competitions this year and won several top competition awards. In early July, the Company dancers will be attending the Nexstar National Competition to be held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Members of the Dance Company were as young as five years old when they auditioned last August and they did exceptionally well each time they competed.
Ages of the groups are mixed and ages are averaged for each group. A dancer may dance in different age groups for different genre of dance. Jacksonville Dance Company competed the following dances in 2007-2008 competitive season:
Tap: “Five-Six-Seven-Eight” and “Dancin’ Fool”
Jazz: “Let’s Get Loud”
Pom: “Hey Little Momma”
Lyrical - Large Group: “Never Alone”
Small Group : “Three A. M.”
Hip Hop: “Hand Clap” “Shake” “Wait A Minute” “Rewind”
“Tambourine”
2007 – 2008 JDC COMPANY DANCERS
Alexandria Adams, Lauren Anderson, Amber Bajorek, Emiley Bee,Mackenzie Blanchard,
Lauren Boatmen, Regan Campbell, Taylor Canfield Elizabeth Clark, Kaitlynn Coleman,
Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle Courtney Ellis, Hannah Ellis, Mackenzie Ellis, Paris Fonseca,
Maurie Gangluff, Jessica Gardner, Tori Hanley, Christina Hensley, Amanda Hicks,
Jessica Holeman, Madison Hurley, Maitland Hurley, Briyana Isaac, Kira Jinkins,
Taylor Rai Johnson, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Alexandria Leirer,
Darby Lottner, Kendra Lytch, Taylor Mays, Jessica McCauley, Ashley McCutcheon,
Jennifer McDonough, Jessica McDonough, Hannah Moler, Micah Perry, Jessica Raines,
Tegan Rea, Bailey Jo Rhodes, Niki Rodgers, Jordan Rogers, Kassie Shepard,
Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Emily Snell, Samantha Sobba, Kaitlin Soderlund,
Madi Spears, Tori Spears, Lindsey Sweet, Hannah Taylor, Mattie Taylor, Lauren Travis,
Katie Turner, Kayla Vasquez, Heather Weth, Alana Whatley, Madison Winstead
Michael York, Stephanie York
Dance Company auditions:
Auditions for 2008-2009 Dance Company will be held weekend of July 26-27. If you are interested in your child auditioning, it is important that your child attend the company preparation classes that will begin the week of July 7th (after the National Competition). More information will be posted on the classes. Company classes stress dance technique and presentation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Ms. Laurel or your child’s dance instructor.
Acknowledgements
Huff ‘n Puff Owner
Sheryl Zimmerman
Director of Operations – Laurel Spears
Jacksonville Dance Company
Jacksonville Gymnastics
USAG Junior Olympic Competitive Team,
Levels Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight & Nine
Director of Dance
Laurel Spears
Dance Instructors
Lois Bryan, Jennifer Holladay, Kimberly Holladay, April Kiser,
Sara Rettstatt, Lindsey Sweet, Chris Williams, Deanna Johnson
Gymnastics Staff
Head Coach: Laurel Spears
Assistant Head Coach – Erin Wunderl
Lead Recreational Coach – Bobby Churches
Coaches
Lois Bryan Kimberly Holladay
Christy Ellis Lindsey Sweet
Dena Gorden Kristi Johnson
Jennifer Holladay Jackie York Bonnie Brown
Assistant Coach
Kelsey Lerner
Boys Instructor
Kenneth Leirer
Office Staff
Bobby Churches, Andi Holeman, Kristi Johnson, Shelly Soderlund, Jackie York, Sheryl Zimmerman
Summer Daycamp
Director – Kristi Johnson Asst. Director - Jackie York
28TH ANNUAL RECITAL
Recital Artistic Director Music Reproduction
Laurel Spears Lois Bryan
Publicist & Programs Sound and Lighting
Sheryl Zimmerman Robinson Center Music Staff
For the past 28 years at this time, I have sat down to try to write a few lines, in an effort to express my gratitude and appreciation to all our students and parents and to our staff for all that goes into this performance tonight. We have come so far from the very first recital on the stage at the Thomas Community Center at LRAFB, to the Jacksonville Community Center, to every high school in the area--from Cabot to North Little Rock--to performing for the fourth year here at Robinson Center Music Hall.
We are thankful for the opportunity to perform here tonight and it is because of the hard work of our staff and your children, and your continued support of our staff, that we are able to be here. I wish to thank all of you for that support.
Whether this is your first Huff ‘n Puff recital, or your sixteenth (or even twenty-eighth,) we hope you are as proud of your children and their performances as we are.
Our Goal from the very first year has been “We want your child to enjoy the pleasure of learning the art of dance or the skills of gymnastics while also experiencing the joy of achievement.” It is our sincere hope that when grown, your children will remember the fun and the achievements gained from their years at Huff ‘n Puff. I feel that our staff is a remarkable group and we hope that you also feel they are playing a positive part in your child’s life.
We hope also that you have as much pride in us as we have in your children and their accomplishments.
I appreciate our entire staff—teaching, coaching and office—for all that they do every day for us and for your children. Some of our staff members have been with us since they were children themselves, and our entire staff is like an extended family.
And last, but not least, I would like to honor my daughter. The responsibilities required for managing this business are endless and not accomplished without a good deal of sacrifice. My pride lies not only in Laurel’s ability to dance or teach but also in her ability to see things as they are, to relate to people and to care for the students. Her creative talents, combined with dedication, and her courage to set higher goals, and to help the students attain those goals, have made Huff ‘n Puff an even better training facility for dance, gymnastics and cheerleading.
Your continued support of Laurel and our staff is sincerely appreciated. Without your support, we would be nothing.
Sheryl Lynn Zimmerman
Huff ‘n Puff 28th Dance Recital
May 24, 2008
I realize that this is not new but I don't think I could express it any better than I did last year. My gratitude to all, over the years, is overwhelming.
First-Year Recital Students
Katericia Batiste Narshira Bell
Bailee Boyd Levi Boyd
Camryn Callahan Abbye Cody
Shelbi Dennis Brianna Duren
Megan Eason Mackenzie Fleming
Kalina Foster John Gardner
Tami Gardner Allissa Gargus
Laura Garner Riley Garner
Angie Gay Aden Grevin
Jaimee Hall Regan Hall
Rhonda Hankins Krissy Hauth
Jennifer Hensley Rebeka House
Micah Hutton Macey Jasmin
Alexis Jones Tori Kiser
Kayleigh Langston Aniyah Lee
Whitney Mann Alysha Martinez
Sydney McClung Kaylin McGee
Katelin McLain Madison Mitchell
Maggy Pearson Jakayla Persley
Kennedy Pilkinton Molly Rhodes
Unique Richardson Lenora Rowe
Nalyah Rumph Maddison Schillinger
Sarah Seibel Erin Shahan
Bailey Shirley Kiahna Smith
Olivia Smith Skylar Spaeth
Christian Stanley Bethany Taylor
Coralyn Taylor Neely Taylor
Lauren Travis Savannah Traywick
Essence Tyson Allisa Washington
Bryn Westby Kelsie Wilcox
Rachel Wyrick
Second-Year Recital Students
Sabrina Barger Natsumi Beaty
Regan Campbell Adrianna Cimino
Jordan Claude Cheyenne Cox
Hannah Ellis Rachel Flippen
Paris Fonseca Katy Gorden
Samantha Gray Hallie Hankins
Jayden Hannah Zoe Harrington
Amanda Hicks Savannah Hogue
Abigayle Houghtaling Madison Hurley
Maitland Hurley Sierra Hurley
Heather Jinkins Jennifer McDonough
Jessica McDonough Emily Moore
Shelby Moseley Alionna Moss
Miranda Pouncy Tegan Rea
Niki Rodgers Samantha Sobba
Mattie Taylor Kayla Vasquez
Molly Rae Walter Heather Wheeler
Sydney Wright Michael York
Alexandria Adams Lauren Anderson
Mia Baskin Sydney Bland
Taylor Butler Tonie Butler
Sorsha Clark Tashia Duncan
Tori Hanley Jade Joiner
Paige Matlock Jordan Rogers
Stephanie Singleton Hannah Taylor
Katherine Taylor Lynzie VanBrocklin
Heather Weth Alana Whatley
Caragen Williams Madison Winstead
Fourth-Year Recital Students
Amber Bajorek Elizabeth Clark
Amanda Cross Jessica Gardner
Sissy Ghormley Aspen Goldman
Julia Johnson Terra Johnson
Tessa Johnson Hannah Jones
Kendra Lytch Taylor Mays
Jessica McCauley Emily Sundermeier
Carson White
Fifth-Year Recital Students
Courtney Ellis Mackenzie Ellis
Briyana Isaac Kira Jinkins
Taylor Rai Johnson Winter Joiner
Bailea Jones Alexandria Leirer
Sarah McAlister Emily Snell
Katie Turner
Sixth-Year Recital Students
Mackenzie Blanchard Morgan Blanchard
Shelby Haver Madi Spears
Ryann Young
Seventh-Year Recital Students
Lauren Boatman Kaitlynn Coleman
Maurie Gangluff Hannah Moler
Micah Perry Joi Smith
Stephanie York
Eighth-Year Recital Students
Betty Jones
Ninth-Year Recital Students
Tiarrah Brown Kassie Shepard
Tenth-Year Recital Students
Taylor Canfield Cassidy Eberle
Bailey Jo Rhodes Kaitlin Soderlund
Eleventh-Year Recital Students
Jessica Holeman Tori Spears
Thirteenth-Year Recital Students
Ashley McCutcheon
Dance Instructors
Years Associated with Huff ‘n Puff
Kimberly Holladay – Seventeen Years
Jennifer Holladay – Seventeen Years
Lois Bryan – Eleven Years
Lindsey Sweet – Eleven Years
April Kiser – Six Years
Chris Williams – Five Years
Sara Rettstatt – One Year
Deanna Johnson – Twelve Years
SCHEDULE
Summer Schedule for Classes Begins Monday Jun 2
Summer Daycamp Begins Monday&nbs