- November 22, 2024
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"Work," choreographed by Jada Hathaway, performed by Ava Andrews, Alexis Cruz, Davon Gwyn, Kerry O'Connell, Alana Oshesky, Chloe Raymond, Malia Raymond, Emma Reiter, Emma Schwen, Kristina Serrano, Ella Sheffield and Mary Wilcox
Janice Monsanto teaches 120 students in six classes per day at FPC.
Alana Oshesky performs her senior solo routine.
"If You Wanna," choreographed and danced by Ruth Rodriguez
"Work," choreographed by Jada Hathaway, performed by Ava Andrews, Alexis Cruz, Davon Gwyn, Kerry O'Connell, Alana Oshesky, Chloe Raymond, Malia Raymond, Emma Reiter, Emma Schwen, Kristina Serrano, Ella Sheffield and Mary Wilcox
Senior solo, choreographed and danced by Lyric Kelley
"To the One I Love,: choreographed and danced by Emma Schwen, Kerry O'Connell and Alexa Gonzalez
Sophomore Mary Wilcox
Baylee Rogan, in "Louise's Ballet," a preview for the FPC theater production of "Carousel," May 11-13 at the Flagler Auditorium, choreographed by Janice Monsanto.
"You're Gonna Miss Me," choreographed and danced by Emma Schwen
Lyric Kelley in "Who Them Girls," senior duet choreographed and danced by Kelley and Midlyne Thomas
The seniors pose with Amaris Rodriguez, who attends class "with a big smile" every day, in her wheel chair, said Janice Monsanto. Rodriguez also makes TikTok videos of the other dancers and has gained a large following. "We love that she wants to perform with us," Monsanto said.
"Evergreen," choreographed and danced by Class of 2021 alumna Kyla Owen, who now dances at Florida State University
Senior Malia Raymond, in "Move," choreographed by Alexandra Reiter and Jada Hathaway
Liza Guseva and the other seniors were honored by an arm bridge of alumnae.
Kiara Jackson's senior solo: "You Made It," choreographed by Jackson and Alana Oshesky.
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.
