A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Thank you for joining us for Elevé Arts Academy’s 2nd Annual Spring Recital! We are thrilled to be holding our show in the WSU Austad Theater to showcase the progress of over 120 dancers in a professional setting. Many thanks to the WSU staff, Elevé instructors, and for the many volunteers who are working behind the scenes to put on this show.

Tonight we are thrilled to present a celebration of film music from the soundtracks that have stuck with us through time. From the powerful drives of Hans Zimmer to the nostalgic work of John Williams, and many other incredible composers, their compositions take us back to a time and place. They evoke feeling and scene. As dance is the visualization of music, each of the dances presented tonight are meant to represent how each choreographer imagined that music could be made physical. How it could showcase the context and content of the film.

We look forward to sharing Let’s Go to the Movies with you. Enjoy the show!

THEATER ETIQUETTE

Kindly turn your phone to silent and refrain from using it for anything other than viewing the program. Photography and videography during the show is not allowed; it is distracting to audience members and dancers.

When applauding your dancer, clapping hands is sufficient. Please do not yell your dancer’s name as it takes attention away from the piece they are performing.

Please remain in your seat until the end of the show unless you are attending to a disruptive child or another urgent need. This helps to show support for all dancers performing.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Jeneca Todd Frederiksen

Business Logistics: Kyle Frederiksen and Michael Todd

Events Manager: Rachel Blackford

Office Manager: Kayley Hashimoto

Instructors: Angelea Hansen, Jovan Mendoza, Kayley Hashimoto, Kennedy Oliver, and Rachel Blackford

Assistants: Cecilia Burch, Emma Gibbs, Hayli Mendoza, Nayeli Petersen, and Rosalie Frederiksen

MANY THANKS TO THE WSU BROWNING CENTER STAFF AND OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS FOR CREATING STAGE MAGIC IN THIS PERFORMANCE. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT THEM!

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This week only, use the code MOVIES to receive 10% off your summer registration. Ready to sign up for fall? There will be no registration fees for the 2025-2026 season this week as well! This is a $50 discount! Discounts close at end of day on May 11th.

LET’S GO

TO THE MOVIES

A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

Movie: Mary Poppins

Dancers: Contemporary Level 2

Choreographer: Rachel Blackford

Music: “Overure - Instrumental” by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman

TIME FOR SOMETHING SWEET

Movie: Winnie the Pooh

Dancers: Toddler Time (Tuesday Morning)

Choreographer: Jeneca Frederiksen

Music: “Winnie the Pooh Theme” by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman

YOU CAN BE ANYTHING

Movie: Zootopia

Dancers: Creative Movement (Saturday)

Choreographer: Angelea Hansen

Music: “Try Everything” by Shakira

END OF LINE

Movie: Tron

Dancers: Contemporary Level 4

Choreographer: Rachel Blackford

Music: “The Son of Flynn, Recognizer” by Daft Punk

ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!

Movie: Up

Dancers: Creative Movement (Tuesday)

Choreographer: Jeneca Frederiksen

Music: “Carl Goes Up” by Michael Giacchino

WE’RE QUITE TOUGH

Movie: Matilda

Dancers: Musical Theater Jazz Grades K - 2nd

Choreographer: Jeneca Frederiksen

Assistant: Rosalie Frederiksen

Music: “Revolting Children” by Tim Minchin

ANDY’S COMING!

Movie: Toy Story

Dancers: Toddler Time (Tuesday Evening)

Choreographer: Rachel Blackford

Music: “You Got a Friend in Me” by Tom Scott

LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES

Movie: Forest Gump

Dancers: Ballet Level 3

Choreographer: Kayley Hashimoto

Music: “Suite from Forest Gump” by Alan Silvestri

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Movie: The Wizard of Oz

Dancers: Ballet Contemporary Level 1

Choreographer: Kayley Hashimoto

Assistant: Nayeli Petersen (not performing)

Music: “Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland

NOW, HIT IT!

Movie: Tarzan

Dancers: Dance Preschool

Choreographer: Jeneca Frederiksen

Assistant: Cecilia Burch

Music: “Trashin’ the Camp” by Phil Collins

WE’RE VIKINGS. IT’S AN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD

Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

Dancers: Boys Creative Movement Grades K - 2nd

Choreographer: Rachel Blackford

Music: “Test Drive” by John Powell

HOPE I DIDN’T DENT YOUR DO

Movie: Hairspray

Dancers: Musical Theater Jazz Level 2/3

Choreographer: Jovan Mendoza

Assistant: Hayli Mendoza (not performing)

Music: “You Can’t Stop the Beat” by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

INTERMISSION

- 10 MINUTES -

Gifts, snacks, and Elevé merchandise available to purchase in the lobby. Food is not allowed in the theater. Please finish snacks before entering the theater for the second half.