What an incredible night! We want to give you all a huge THANK YOU for coming out to our 2024 Winter Showcase. With this being a 2nd showcase of 2024 and 5th showcase overall we are more than grateful for the continued support from our students, instructors , staff and family and friends that came out to witness this great moment! This Sunday's show featured 22 performances brought to you by some of the Bay Area's most dynamic and inspiring choreographers. Over the course of the past 8 weeks our in-house choreographers and students trained to bring you this show, presenting their skill and creativity with each performance. Sunday's show saw a total of 132 performers and a packed audience of over 350+ attendees. Our performers really gave it there and all brought some beautiful pieces to the big stage! A huge thank you to our Studio Manager and show producer Diamond Jarrell and Assistant Manager, Rhealyn for their hard work in bringing this show together. Lastly we want to extend our gratitude to the team at The Great Star Theatre for welcoming us through their doors for another year. The support from their team is always appreciated.
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FEATURED INSTRUCTORS:
ANDREA SENDEK | @andreasendekbellydance
JACKSON TRAN | @jxtrxn
JAMES JARED | @jams_jrd
JANJAN CHAN | @janjanxchan
JESSICA RAE | @jraesf
KRIS SHEIN | @kris_shein_official
KYLIE IRELAND | @kyliecircus
NAMAAD JACKSON | @namaadjackson
NATALIE SKLOVSKAYA | @natsklov
PEYTON CRAWFORD | @_peyton.craw
RISA ONO | @sonrisa_ddd
SARA TEMPLETON | @coqui.sf
TIANA HESTER | @tianahester
VELL RASKOVA | @vellpic
PARTNER CREDITS:
Featured Venue: The Great Star Theatre | IG: @greatstartheatre
Videography By: I Am Exclusv LLC | IG: @iamexclusv
Photography By: Jackson Nguyen | @backstagejackson
Hosted by: Rae Studios | IG: @raestudios-sf
STAFF CREDITS:
Event Producer: Diamond Jarrell, Studio Manager
Stage Manager: JJ Ghera
Featured Emcee: Jeremy Jones | IG: @_jonesentertainment
Featured Emcee: Frankie Marcos | IG: @frankiemcomedy
Lead Event Staff: Rhealyn Serrano, Assistant Studio Manager
Stage Handler: Breanna Lawscha
Backstage Handler: Ybarbo Cabrera
Event Staff: Faith Johnson
Event Staff: Sarah Medley
Event Staff: Tashi Cowan
Event Staff: Risa Ono
Featured Venue for December 8th | The Great Star Theatre
Meet our 2024 Winter Showcase Emcees 🎉
Jeremy Jones is originally from Memphis, TN, graduating from University of Memphis with a Degree in Dance Education. As a dancer, some of his credits include playing lead in The Color Purple by Alice Walker and opening with New Style Motherlode for En Vouge, Shelia E, Chaka Khan at Oakland Pride. As a MC/Host, Jeremy got the opportunity to host Santa Barbara Pride, Blatino Oasis, and Oakland Pridefest 2022, where he was able to work with the Iconic Crystal Waters and the Queen of Bounce Music, Big Freeda.
Jeremy is now the Founder / CEO of Jones Entertainment, where he leads fresh queer entertainers all around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Instagram: @_jonesentertainment
Frankie Marcos is from the San Francisco Bay Area. Splitting from living in the Bay and Los Angeles, he’s now an international headliner. Working at Comedy Clubs across the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Frankie has worked with Taylor Tomlinson, Michael Che, Nicole Byer, and more. In 2019, he placed 6th overall in the San Francisco International comedy competition out of 32 comedians. Frankie has been in the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, and Melbourne International in Australia, and the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland in 2023.
Instagram: @frankiemcomedy
Introducing our Winter Showcase Guest Performers 🔥
Ava Apple
Performance Title: Love Somebody
Choreographed By: Sekou McMiller
Ava's dance training includes many genres/styles and many renowned instructors – Just a few of which are listed here:
Salsa/Mambo – Ceci Chevere, Eddie Torres, Addie Rodriguez
Ballroom & Latin – Bob Dean, Rhona Pick, Gene
Jennings Jazz – Judith Simone, Joseph Taylor, Pamm Drake
Flamenco – La Monica, La Tania, Virginia Iglesias, Miguel Santos
Various genres of Folk Dancing – Puerto Rican, Italian, Filipino
Ballet – Maria Balagot, Kathy Mata
Tap – Jeanne Pounds, Pamm Drake
Ava has received awards for her contribution to the world of Salsa & Latin Dance at
The 2002 West Coast Salsa Congress,
The 2003 SF Salsa Congress, and T
he 2003 Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts 25th Anniversary celebration.
Many well known dancers in the Latin Dance community got their start in Ava’s classes and on her dance teams, including World renowned brother & sister duo Junior & Emily Alabi, the high flying duos of Alex Lee with his two partners – Chi Le, & Kim Nodora, and Salsa power couple Jhon Narvaez & Liz Rojas of Salsamania, to name just a few.
Ms. Apple directed her dance company - The Latin Symbolics - for over 25 years and had her own dance studio - Symbolic Dance & Fitness - for 10 years. Both were brought to a halt with the Pandemic.
Dancing Divas of State
Performance Title: Allure
Choreography By: Amil Al-bakari, Jurnee Hernandez, Taliyah Irvin
The Dancing Divas are a powerhouse majorette dance team from San Francisco State University, bringing energy, grace, and bold performances to every stage. With a passion for rhythm and creativity, we fuse tradition with innovation, showcasing routines celebrating Black dance, style, and sisterhood. Representing the vibrant spirit of SF State, the Dancing Divas aim to inspire through movement, unity, and unwavering dedication.
James Jared
Performance Title: So Polished and So Slimy
Choreography By: James Jared
James began his dance journey in his childhood, taking classes at a local studio and discovering a love for performance and choreography. Since then, he has trained in modern, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet. James’ current focus is now heels, through which he explores the intersection of masculinity and femininity by utilizing contemporary technique modified for the stiletto.
K-Pop-Up
Performance Title: Cyber Eclipse
Choreographed By: Bengal Park, BBTRIPPIN
K-Pop-Up is a San Francisco-based dance class and cover group that strives to bring diverse groups together through the magic of our shared interest in Korean Pop music.
Kyunshi Honey
Performance Title: Kyunshi♡Honey
Choreography By: Risa Ono, Jackson Tran
Straight from the heart of Tokyo, Risa has gathered a squad of incredible dancers—Jackson, Ron, and Tegan. Tonight, they'll unveil a secret, one-night-only J-Pop performance.
SFSU Dance Elite
Performance Title: Bring It Back
Choreography By: Marielle Barroga, Paulina Cosgalla
Dance Elite is a dance club at San Francisco State University. Formed in 2022 by alumni Grace and Vanessa, Dance Elite has grown as a team, constantly practicing different styles such as hip-hop and jazz, creating videos and performing. They are currently directed by Marielle Barroga, Yenyu Huang, and Paulina Cosgalla.
Tae Hall
Performance Title: Just Me and Peace
Choreographed By: Tae-Ninja
Tae-Ninja is a dancer coming straight from Hayward,CA who has indulged herself in the Bay area dance community for years. Starting from a competitive background at Dancemakers Studio in Fremont, CA and also from a street dance outlook from Hayward all the way to deep SF. Tae brings the raw & edginess of street to the dance world. Tae-Ninja is a part of a Turf/all styles team named UNKNOWN residing from San Francisco,CA. As one of only few female freestylers active in the scene she battles across the States and cities to educate and expand the horizon of Turfin' as well Bay Area essence to others from different cultures and different upbringings. Tae-Ninja has been named 2023 Queen of Turfinc 4 and activist for the dance community. Her performance extends to commercial work including NIKE, LaRussel, Seiji Oda, Bay Area Juvenile Detention Centers, Disneyland Parade, and participation in multiple dance festivals including SF International HipHop dance fest.
Tomiko Iyalla
Performance Title: An IJO experience
Choreography By: Tomiko Iyalla
TOMIKO IYALLA ( Haus of Ijo ) Tomiko is a Nigerian-American, multiplidicinary artist with an emphasis and primary work teaching Afro Dance. Using the influence of her Nigerian culture and life experiences, Tomiko brings to life colorful narratives of her people, ancestry, and personal story with Afro Dance. Afro Dance (popularly known as Afrobeats) is a lively and unique fusion of traditional and more modern dance movements, expanding throughout the African diaspora.
2024 Spring Showcase @ The Great Star Theatre | Recap HERE
Performance Workshop Series Mentors | Register Here
Featured Instructors (8-week series):
ANDREA SENDEK | @andreasendekbellydance
JACKSON TRAN | @jxtrxn
JAMES JARED | @jams_jrd
JANJAN CHAN | @janjanxchan
JESSICA RAE | @jraesf
KRIS SHEIN | @kris_shein_official
KYLIE IRELAND | @kyliecircus
NAMAAD JACKSON | @namaadjackson
PEYTON CRAWFORD | @_peyton.craw
SARA TEMPLETON | @coqui.sf
TIANA HESTER | @tianahester
VELL RASKOVA | @vellpic
Featured Instructors (5-week series)
NATALIE SKLOVSKAYA | @natsklov
RISA ONO | @sonrisa_ddd
Location for Rehearsals:
Rae Studios, 414 Mason St., #705, San Francisco CA, 94102
8-Week Series (October 6th - December 7th):
$250 Full Series + Showcase | $225 Member's Discount
$35 Single Session (available for first 2 sessions)
(Sales end 10/27)
5-Week Series (October 27th - December 7th):
$175 Full Series + Showcase | $150 Member's Discount
$35 Single Session (available for first 2 sessions)
(Sales end 11/17)
Payment plans available. Email diamond@raeagency.com for more information.
Show Date & Location:
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 | The Great Star Theatre
See our blog here for details and guidelines for workshop participation.
Register for the 8-Wk & 5 Wk series here.Mentor Credits
Featured Instructors (8-week series):
ANDREA SENDEK | @andreasendekbellydance
JACKSON TRAN | @jxtrxn
JAMES JARED | @jams_jrd
JANJAN CHAN | @janjanxchan
JESSICA RAE | @jraesf
KRIS SHEIN | @kris_shein_official
KYLIE IRELAND | @kyliecircus
NAMAAD JACKSON | @namaadjackson
PEYTON CRAWFORD | @_peyton.craw
SARA TEMPLETON | @coqui.sf
TIANA HESTER | @tianahester
VELL RASKOVA | @vellpic
Featured Instructors (5-week series)
NATALIE SKLOVSKAYA | @natsklov
RISA ONO | @sonrisa_ddd
Showcase Location: The Great Star Theatre | 636 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Showcase Date: Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Register now on Eventbrite.
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