Rae Studios Performance Workshop Holiday Showcase 2021

Rae Studios is ending the year with a showcase and we're inviting you to the show. See live works from our performance workshop series students and choreographers as well as special guest performances. This event is hosted by Jeremy Jones.

DATE: Saturday, December 4th, 2021 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm PT

Video and editing by: Bazyli Brzoska

The VIP's
"The VIP's" brings a taste of the best Brazilian funk-pop-electro moves that make you feel like in the middle of Brazil. Sexy, hot, and very energetic, this piece is really made by Brazil's VIPs for VIPs.
Choreography: Leo Guida, Flavio Verne, and dancers.
Performers: Cesar Melo, Jeffrey Dietrich, Guillermo Yiyo Ornelas, Nara Janvelyan, Leo Guida
Music: "VIP" by Luisa Sonza, "Buzina" by Pabllo Vittar, "Faking Love" by Anitta

Oh yeah?
An energetic exploration of different textures in feminine choreography. Enjoy!
Choreography: Mariel Aquino
Performers: Tanzeela Khan, Jennie Zeng, Sabrina Leu, Angel Sun
Music: "Kickin Back" by Mila J, "Me & U" by Cassie, "Buss It" by Erica Banks

rejoice, Mama.
"rejoice, Mama." is a contemporary African dance piece that embodies and pays homage to the late Dr. Kariamu Welsh, the progenitor of the Umfundalai dance technique.
Choreography: Ethan Clyde
Music: "Jabula" by Afrikan Roots, Cici, Ismael

Another Day of Sun
Before you is a sneak peek live stage interpretation of the Feature Film Musical “La La Land”.
Choreography: Lara Jean Sullivan
Stage Direction: Lara Jean Sullivan
Music: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Dancers: Bazyli Brzoska, Danielle Handel, Robert Holmes, Jessie Kurt Aniguid

LaLisa - LISA of BLACKPINK Cover
This KPOP dance piece is a dance cover of the popular song "LaLisa" by Lisa of BLACKPINK.
Choreography: Lee Jung Lee & LISA of BLACKPINK
Performers: Lydia Chon, Tegan Barry, Catherine Chen, Jessica Lin, Amanda Wang, Jonathan Hsun, Ummon Karpe
Music: "LaLisa" by LISA of BLACKPINK

Tabla Maa Tabla
A fun compilation that is a nod to belly dance in American popular culture with a classic finish.
Choreography: Andrea Sendek
Performers: Andrea Sendek, Tré Henderson
Music: "Tabla Maa Tabla" by Seyyed Madbouli

Something Comforting
A contemporary piece challenging ways we think about comfort.
Choreography: Kevin Wong in collaboration with the dancers
Performers: Bazyli Brzóska, Emily Gallagher, Jennifer Lowe, Renzo Santos, Suzanne Earle
Music: "Something Comforting" by Porter Robinson

Feed the Fire
Putting the fun in fundamentals
Choreographers: Cosmos Yuqi Wang, Kristie Lui, Cynthia Tsai, Lexi Nutkiewicz
Performers: Cosmos Yuqi Wang, Cynthia Tsai, Lexi Nutkiewicz, Eric Huynh, Ginelle Quinones
Music: "Feed the Fire" by SG Lewis and Lucky Day

A Nutcracker Nightmare
(Spoof) A ballerina's worst nightmare is not having her proper routines, rituals, and most importantly pointe shoes set before an important rehearsal or worse, performance. As we head into the joyous holidays, this particular retired ballerina realizes her company needs her last minute to perform on stage turning into a Nutcracker Nightmare!
Choreography: Kimberly Marie Olivier
Music: Mixed compilation of the Nutcracker/ Surprise Guest Artists

Pop Jam Set
Let's welcome our Pop Jam Crew completing our first ever Pop Jam Workshop series. They will be performing a fun, sassy combo to "Honey" by Mariah Carey, "Shivers" by Ed Sherren and "Ooh Ooh Baby" by the Queen of Pop, Britney Spears. Let's give a warm round of applause to Anna Bolender, William Faust, Suz Earle and JP Gorrut choreographed by Jessica Rae.
Choreography: Jessica Rae
Performers: Anna Bolender, Jean-Philippe Gorrut, Suzanne Earle, William Faust
Music: "Honey" by Mariah Carey, "Ooh Ooh" by Britney Spears, "Shivers" by Ed Sheeren