"The Miss Erins"
Buzzing Bees
Dear Turning Pointe Family~ Whew! What a year it has been! We are so excited to be bringing Turning Pointe's rendition of The Lion King to the stage in this beautiful theatre. And, we are so glad that you have joined us to celebrate your hardworking and incredible dancers. We have been so impressed with
With Love, The Miss Erins
The Twinkle Star Program is a fantastic introduction to dance for our 2-5 year olds. Our tiny dancers learn the fundamentals of movement through ballet, tap and jazz instruction. We love having this age group perform separately on stage so they are introduced to the theatre environment without feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of backstage. We appreciate you sharing your little one with us this year! Each child brings a new dynamic to the classroom and getting to know their sweet personality is such a treat. We hope you enjoy their time on stage and we look forward to each dancer continuing their dance education with us next season!
Angelina Binder, Haley Colson, Charlotte Frost, Charlotte Hooper, Lili King, Thea Ly, Ella Kate Swords
Lovely Ladybugs
Darling Daisies
Beautiful Butterflies
Harper Bell, Emorie Ducat, Harper Maddox, Layla Roland, MacKenzie Sheldon, Julia Thrash
Avery Allen, Reylynn Burke, Angela Giannone, Olivia Little, Penelope Perez, Erin Ramirez, Delaney Slaven, Isabella Zuleta
Mary Ellis Hamilton, Bonnie Maddox, Kaydence Smith, Harper Unruh
A Note from the Directors
Oaklyn Cauthen, Adelynn Daenen, Skylar Hill, Maisie Jo McRee, Emma Perez
11:00 AM Twinkle Star Performers
Twinkle Star Showcase
10:00 AM Twinkle Star Performers
each of these dancers this year. They have adapted, persevered, and rolled with the punches in regards to navigating dance classes during a pandemic. From Zoom to In-Person, and quarantines to social distancing, your dancers have been positive and up-beat, working hard through it all. We are so thankful for you, too, parents, grand parents and loved ones! You have allowed us to continue doing what we love and have been supportive through a difficult time to own a small business. And more importantly, you have allowed your children to continue to dance! As we close out this season, we will forever be reminded that we can adapt and persevere and even teach dance classes through a zoom video call. Although, we don't ever want to do that last one ever again! We are proud of your dancers! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their lives.
Isla Anderson, Lillian Davidson, Charlotte Krebs, Hanna Perry Brooklyn Gehle, Victoria Lopez, Ellie Miller, Sienna Rosado, Emma Schrepple
Mattie Becknell, Bridget Braswell, Kelby Carr, Rosalie Charles, Bailey Harkins, Callie Holmer, Dania Lathrop, Lea Markovic, Addie Pulliam, Juliana Stuckey
Scene 1 - African Pride Lands
Turning Pointe Performing Arts Company Dancers
Adult Simba: Grace Brogden Adult Nala: Avery Walden Young Simba: Savannah McGee Young Nala: Abigail Lee Scar: Amelia Fortunato Mufasa: BrookLee Lightsey
Animals 6:30pm Show
Honor Archer, Sydney Brass, Ellie Dobda, Abigail Lee, BrookLee Lightsey, Savannah McGee, Avery Walden
Rafiki: Jacey Anderson Zazu: Katherine Fogle Timon: Abigail Meadows Pumbaa: Honor Archer Sarabi: Sydney Brass Hyenas: Frankie DiBona, Caroline Elinburg, Ellie Gray
Rylee Bennett, Abby Brannon, Caroline Dobda, Camdyn Myers, Jacelyn Parker
Main Characters Turning Pointe Performing Arts Company Members
The Lion King takes place in the Pride Lands of Africa, where lions rule over the other animals. As dawn breaks, all the animals of the Pride Lands are summoned to Pride Rock, the home of the pride of lions. Rafiki walks through the herd and climbs the face of Pride Rock to greet his friend, King Mufasa. Mufasa leads Rafiki to his mate Sarabi who is holding their newborn cub. Rafiki anoints the cub before presenting him to the gathered animals. The animals cheer and then bow to the new future king.
Turning Pointe's Rendition of The Lion King
Elephants 3:00pm Show
Lionesses: Ellie Dobda, Riley Fortunato, Sophia Fortunato, Kennedi Jenkins, Savannah Lynch, Patsy Rigglesford, Piper Rigglesford African Animals: Amelia Barr, Maggie Bennett, Kayden Eve, Poppy Rigglesford, Becca Thompson
African Beat
Circle of Life
Caroline Dobda, Isabella Summers
They Live In Us
Scar
Back in the Pride Lands, Mufasa sends Nala home while he teaches Simba a lesson. Fearful and meek, Simba walks up to his father, noticing that his father's paw print is much bigger than his own. He apologizes for disobeying but says he only wanted to be brave like Mufasa. Mufasa tells Simba he's only brave when he has to be. As they reconcile, Mufasa tells Simba that all the stars in the night sky are the spirits of kings past and that they will always be there to guide him, as will he. The next day, Scar warns Mufasa nearby that there is a stampede in the gorge and Simba is down there. Simba manages to grab hold of a broken tree, elevating himself above the wildebeests' horns while Mufasa, running alongside the animals, searches for Simba. As the dust settles, Simba runs down to look for his father and finds that Mufasa has been trampled by the herd. As he mourns his loss, Scar appears and blames Simba for what happened. Simba, thinking he had started the stampede that killed his father, follows his uncle's advice when Scar tells him to run away and never return. Scar returns to Pride Rock to announce that both Simba and Mufasa have perished in the stampede and assumes the role as king. The lionesses look on in fear as a hoard of hyenas arrives to live alongside Scar at Pride Rock.
Scene 3 - African Pride Lands
Stampede
Be Prepared
Hyenas
Elizabeth Baxley, Addison Chabot, Hazel Dalton, Isabella Jones, Elena Rhoads, Ivy Roberts, Sandra Romero
African Safari 6:30pm Show
Jacey Anderson, Sydney Brass, Ellie Dobda, Savannah Lynch, Savannah McGee, Arabella Taylor
Jacey Anderson, Francesca DiBona, Caroline Elinburg, Katherine Fogle, Amelia Fortunato, Sophia Fortunato, Ellie Gray, Abigail Meadows, Patsy Rigglesford, Piper Rigglesford
Playing In The Pride Lands
3:00pm Show - Irylan Eve, Nora Kate Hamilton, Claudette Hyzinski, Eva Wright 6:30pm Show - Maggie Bennett, Grace Brogden, Lily Payne
We Are All Connected- Stars
Danger In The Valley
Elephant Graveyard
3:00pm Show- Casyn Bowman, Hayden Carroll, Addison Clark, Bailee Kennedy, Camdyn Myers, Hannah Peevy, Jazlyn Shaw, Laney Tippins, Ella Warren 6:30pm Show - Sarai Cunningham, Kathryn Ertel, Finley Goetschel, Natalee Hower, Ellie Meade, Collins Pulliam, Joanna Rundell
Simba meets up with his friend, Nala. He tells her about a cool place he has found, lying to Sarabi that it is around the water hole. Sarabi gives them permission to go as long as Zazu accompanies them. Along the way, Simba and Nala devise a plan together to get rid of Zazu, which works. They then run off, Nala showing off her skills as an expert pinner, before finding themselves in the elephant graveyard. Three hyenas find the cubs amidst the graveyard and deliberate what's to be done with them, more specifically, how to eat them. The hyenas eventually corner the cubs in an alcove and Simba tries to roar. The hyenas laugh and tell him to try again. A real roar is let out as Mufasa appears and attacks the hyenas before they run off. The hyenas lick their wounds and quarrel with each other. Their fights are broken up by Scar who is greeted as a friend. Irritated that the hyenas couldn't dispose of the cubs, he proposes a plan that would eliminate both Simba and Mufasa from the throne.
Sydney Brass, Abigail Lee, Madison Lynn, Savannah McGee
Grassland Chant 3:00pm Show
Turning Pointe Performing Arts Company Dancers and Madison Lynn
Scene 2 - Elephant Graveyard
Just Can't Wait To Be King
Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
TheLion Sleeps Tonight
Rafiki
3:00pm Show - Allie Charles, Caroline Dobda, Annabelle Fortunato, Kate Herion, Bailee Kennedy, Leah Magers, Christi Phillips, Jaina Stuckey, Laney Tippins, Ella Warren 6:30pm Show - Abby Brannon, Elizabeth DeYoung, Anna Kate Dobda, Isabella Summers
Simba finally arrives in the Pride Lands to find it dark and barren with Scar ruling the land. Simba confronts Scar, demanding that he step down from the throne or fight. Scar then attacks Simba and a fierce fight ensues. Scar manages to knock Simba down and leaps at him but Simba flips Scar with his hind legs over the edge of Pride Rock. Scar tumbles down the rock face and lands at the base. He groggily notices the hyenas approaching him. They surround him before attacking. Rain begins to fall and Simba returns to the lionesses where he greets his mother and Nala. As everyone watches, and as the rain washes away dust and bones, Simba ascends Pride Rock, gazing one last time at the heavens before letting out a mighty roar and sealing his position as king. The lionesses join in, hailing their new king. The animals of the Pride Lands gather once again at Pride Rock, cheering as Simba and Nala overlook the kingdom. Rafiki comes between them and holds up their newborn cub for all to see.
Emma Brogden, Allie Charles, Caroline Dobda, Annabelle Fortunato, Kate Herion, Baleigh McClure, Kensey McDaniel, Ellie Meade, Rylee Pflug, Christi Phillips, Ella Warren
Turning Pointe Performing Arts Company
He Lives In You
A warthog, named Pumbaa, and a Meerkat, named Timon, stumble across Simba who has passed out under a tree from traveling through the heat of the desert. Timon and Pumbaa take pity on him and tell him that, whatever happened to him, he has to put his past behind him, citing their motto Hakuna Matata: no worries. They then invite Simba to stay with them as a fellow outcast in their jungle paradise and teach him to eat bugs rather than meat. Simba begins to cheer up and eventually grows into a healthy, carefree adult. One day in the jungle, a lioness emerges from the grasses and begins to chase Pumbaa. The lioness pounces, but Simba jumps in and begins to fight with her. He tries to knock her down, but she flips him over and pins him to the ground. Simba recognizes this move and his old friend, Nala. When he reveals himself, Nala is shocked and happy to see him again. Simba introduces her to Pumbaa and Timon, who are less than happy about the reunion since Nala tried to eat Pumbaa. Nala tells Simba that everyone in the Pride Lands thought he was dead after Scar told them about the stampede. She tries to get Simba to go back to the Pride Lands with her, telling him that everything has fallen into disarray since Scar took the throne. He refuses. As Simba questions his responsibility, he is startled by Rafiki who is excited to discover Simba is alive and the true King of the Pride Lands. Rafiki explains that Mufasa is always with him and he has the courage to return to Pride Rock and to battle Scar. Then, Rafiki watches and cheers as Simba runs off, announcing that he's going back.
Simba
Rafiki's Fireflies 3:00pm Show
Timon & Pumbaa
3:00pm Show Only - Rylee Bennett, Aryanna Gates, Ayanna Gates, Abigail Krebs, Madeline Lee, Lyla Mann, Kensey McDaniel, Kimberly Morales, Rylee Pflug, Olivia Reed, Julia Robertson, Amelia Stapler
Hukana Matata
Scene 4 - The Jungle
Jacey Anderson, Sydney Brass, Francesca DiBona, Ellie Dobda, Abigail Lee, BrookLee Lightsey, Savannah Lynch, Savannah McGee, Lily Payne
Scar Takes The Throne 3:00pm Show
Nala, Is It Really You?
Scene 5 - African Pride Lands
3:00pm Show - Heidi Braun, Savannah Lynch, Madison Lynn, Savannah Pokusa, Mackenzie Strawn, Arabella Taylor 6:30pm Show - Maggie Bennett, Peyton Birdwell, Elizabeth DeYoung, Anna Kate Dobda, Kayden Eve, Riley Fortunato, Ashlynn Hall, Ruby Mobbs, Poppy Rigglesford, Reese Simmons
Jungle Beat
Battle At Pride Rock
3:00pm Show - Elizabeth Baxley, Ellie Dobda, Ashlyn Ferguson, Savannah Lynch, Mackenzie Strawn, Arabella Taylor 6:30pm Show - Katelyn Basham, Emma Brogden, Jaylynn Greer, Isabella Jones, Ruby Mobbs, Kaylie Vautrin
3:00pm Show - Kelby Carr, Rosalie Charles, Irylan Eve, Norah Fritz, Callie Holmer, AdaLynn Qualls, Lucas Rhoads, Madeline Smith, Amelia Stapler, Snow Zedick 6:30pm Show - Katelyn Basham, Abby Brannon, Brianna Cruz, Madison Lynn
Abigail Meadows
Honor Archer
Kennedy Jenkins
Abigail Lee
Avery Walden
SENIOR
Ellie Dobda
Maggie Bennett
Katherine Fogle
Piper Rigglesford
Poppy Rigglesford
This production would not be possible without the contributions of many special people. Turning Pointe School of Dance especially thanks: Our Staff: Nancy Glasscock Lauren Hughes Michelle Mitchell Mary Schaefer Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication through this crazy year!! We could not do it without you! Our Friends and Family: (You know who you are!) Words cannot express our gratitude for what you do! Backstage help, prop construction and your willingness to pitch in on whatever is needed. Thank you for supporting us! Volunteer Dance Moms: Thank you to all the wonderful dance moms who gave of their time to help out as needed. We appreciate you! The Eagle Event Services, Big Tickets, The Show Business, & Coughlin Video Productions Thank you for working with us to get our show to stage! We appreciate your hard work, patience and perseverance! We love working with such a great group of people! Turning Pointe Parents: We cannot thank your enough for your support, patience and flexibility as we navigated this past year. We are thankful for the sweet texts and notes that came at just the right times, the patience while we worked through the many logistics of opening during a pandemic, and the flexibility to change directions as needed. Your dancers are precious to us! Thank you for allowing us to continue pouring into them!
Riley Fortunato
Jacey Anderson
Turning Pointe School of Dance Performing Arts Company
Amelia Barr
BrookLee Lightsey
Amelia Fortunato
Patsy Rigglesford
Caroline Elinburg
Becca Thompson
Savannah Lynch
Ellie Gray
Frankie Dibona
Kayden Eve
Sydney Brass
Sophia Fortunato
Savannah McGee
Grace Brogden
A Very Special Thank you...
Forced to close the studio doors at the end of our 2019-2020 season, we could not perform our 2020 Spring Recital. Even in the midst of a pandemic, our dancers persevered.
Thank you to all of our dance families for making the 2020-2021 season a ROARING Success!
Sometimes life doesn't go as planned... (yes, we're talking to you, 2020)
Our very Krebbie shining stars! Abigail and Charlotte Krebs Charlotte - Congratulations on your very first recital! We are SO proud of our little bee bean! Abigail - Congratulations on your third recital! We love watching you on that stage! We love you both so much...too much! Love Mommy & Daddy
To our sweet Amelia Grace, It feels like just yesterday we went to your first recital! Where has the time gone? Even before that first recital, we knew God had placed a love for ballet and performing in your heart. It has been a joy to watch you grow into such a beautiful, graceful dancer. Whether its playing the piano, dancing or acting your diligence and passion have been an inspiration to your sisters and those who have watched you in whatever you have pursued. It is certainly bittersweet to watch your last dance recital, but we cannot wait to see where the Lord takes you in this next season of life. We could not be more proud of the young lady you have grown up to be. You are our favorite "first born" daughter! We love you more, Mom and Dad
We are so very proud of all your hard work and perseverance through this crazy season! Thank you for bringing our choreography to life! We love you all! -The Miss Erins, Miss Mary, & Miss Lauren
Dancer Shout-Outs
Katelyn Basham, We are so proud of your hard work this year and can't wait to see you shine on the stage tonight! We love you. Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Collin Maggie Bennett , Dance then, wherever you may be! You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Love, Mom and Dad! Grace & Emma Brogden, We are so very proud of you both. Leave a little sparkle wherever you go! Love you BIG, Aunt MiMi and all of the Tater Tots!
PAC Dancers
Grace, You are the Cinderella to my Step-Sister, the Maleficent to my Aurora, the Tinker Bell to my John, the Simba to my Pumba. But my favorite thing you’ve ever been is my Best Friend. Love, Honor
From 3 to 17, we are so proud of all that you have accomplished! Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma, and PawPaw
Ella, We are so proud of you! We love you with all our hearts! Mommy, Daddy & Noah
Baleigh McClure
Baleigh Bug! We are so proud of you and all your hard work, recital day is finally here! Love Dad, Mom, Ansley and the boys!
Jacey, Congratulations to our beautiful ballerina! You have grown so much as a dancer and we have loved watching your journey. Continue setting your goals high and reaching for the stars! We love you, Dada, Mama, and Ruby
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Let us praise him with dance!" Psalm 149:3
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Avery Jane, Always be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. We love you and your passion for dancing. Always our favorite ballerina! Much love, Mom, Dad and Jameson, Grandma and Pap, Granny and PopPop, Aunt Molly and Uncle Brian
Savannah Pokusa
We are so proud of you. Congrats on finishing 13 years of dance. Keep reaching for the stars. We love you, -Mom, Dad, Thomas, Bradley, and Holly
"So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms I will dance with Cinderella I don’t want to miss even one song ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight, And she’ll be gone" Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman
We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work you both put towards your passion of dance. Tonight is finally your time to shine!!! -Mom and Dad
Honor Grace, everything you do makes us proud! Always remember to live, love, pray, dream, dance and laugh--a lot! Everyday you will find something to be grateful for. Everyday, WE are grateful for you! Love, Daddy and Cole
Emma Brogden
21-22 Season Schedule
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Seeing you grow in your love for dance over the past 12 years has brought us so much joy. From a 2 year old learning how to “run-run-leap” to watching you worship through dance has been such a sweet journey. Your hard work and dedication is something to be proud of. We are beyond proud to call you our daughter. Love, Mom, Dad, Berkeley and Aspen