- December 23, 2024
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Truth was told, at the FPC Dance Company Spring Concert, on April 13, on the Flagler Auditorium stage.
Dance "is a universal language," instructor Janice Monsanto said after the show. "I've had students who were deaf, who were blind, who could still communicate through their body. Dance doesn't lie. It teaches young people about truth and honesty. When you dance, you can’t fake it."
Monsanto teaches 120 students in six classes per day at FPC; 60 of the students participated in the show.
The following seniors were honored in a video at the end of the show: Zionni Butler, Alexis Debone, Liza Guseva, Kiara Jackson, Lyric Kelley, Alana Oshesky, Cristina Pruna, Amaris Rodriguez, Emma Schwen, Midlyne Thomas, Madison Wade and Shyleigh LeBlanc.
The show’s choreographers included Monsanto and five alumnae, who helped expose the students to the latest trends in music and moves: Jada Hathaway and Ruth Rodriguez, Class of 2021; and Janelle Hodgson, Alexandra Khoriakov and Alexandra Reiter, Class of 2022.
The show’s technical director was Jack Neiberlein, with Cole Sever as sound director.
Praising the Flagler Auditorium and Neiberlein, Monsanto said, “We are truly blessed with this facility and the patience he has with me.”
Lucy Noble, Christine Koblensky, Terri Williams, Helena Hreib, Wendy Mudd and the Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club were given special thanked for their volunteer work. Top Dogs of 2023, for their work with the FPC Dance Company fundraiser, were Jayde Hurley, Kristina Serrano and Matilda Noble.
The FPC theater group will perform "Carousel" on May 11-13.