GDS Fall Dance Festival 2021

The video below of our 2021 Fall Dance Festival was filmed at our November 13 and 14 performances at Edge Theater in Chicago. Thank you so much to all of our dancers, teachers and supporters. And special thanks to Michael Nguyen who created this lovely video!

Click here to view a pdf version of the program. The show order is also listed below. If you would like to make a donation to support the work of Glenwood Dance Studio you can do so with PayPal or Zell to info@glenwooddancetsudio.com or with Venmo at @Erin-DeWitt-GDS or on your computer by clicking here. Glenwood Dance Studio is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

GDS 2021 Fall Dance Festival Show Order

ACT I

“The Vines Will Grow”
Beginning Contemporary Class
Choreography by Kim Baker

“Ode to Chopin”
Lisa Frye, Student Solo
Choreography by Natalie Elizabeth

MC BREAK

“Waltz Two Three”
Intermediate Ballet Class
Choreography by Brennen Renteria

“Howl”
Intermediate Contemporary Jazz Class
Choreography by Josh Fletcher

“Happy”
Tap Basics Class
Choreography by Judy Burke

MC BREAK

“La Mort du Cygne”
Natalie Elizabeth, Guest Artist
Choreography by Natalie Elizabeth

“Sunflowers”
In memoriam Brenna Pierson-Tucker, 1983–2020
Choreography by Ginger Jensen

ACT II

“It’s a Maskerade!”
Ballet Performance Workshop
Choreography by Brennen Renteria

“Arms”
Michael Nguyen, Student Solo
Choreography by Michael Nguyen

MC BREAK

“Lilac Fairy Variation” from The Sleeping Beauty
Rebecca Schiller, Student Solo
Adapted from choreography by Marius Petipa

“Seize the Day”
Musical Theatre Performance Workshop
Choreography by Ali Keirn

“Lentement, Doucement”
Robin Pokorski, Student Solo
Choreography by Natalie Elizabeth

“Confiturembourg”
Ballet Basics Class
Choreography by Adina Stuhlman

MC BREAK

“Land of Lola”
Musical Theatre Class
Choreography by Brennen Renteria

“Drum of Bangladesh”
Mohammed “Shaan” Islam, Student Solo

“RITMO of the Night”
Latin Ballroom Performance Workshop
Choreography by Katie DeSalvo

“I Feel Good”
Intermediate Tap Class
Choreography by Ella Baseman

ACT III

“Model Moment”
Fosse Jazz Performance Workshop
Choreography by Brennen Renteria

“Bring It to the Floor”
Intermediate Modern Class
Choreography by Kim Baker

“Under Paris Skies”
Beginning Tap Class

Choreography by Judy Burke

“Stories I Tell Myself”
K. Gloria Mwez, Guest Artist
Choreography by K. Gloria Mwez

“Poison”
Sassy Heels Class
Choreography by Josh Fletcher

“If You Want Me”
Katie DESALVO and Eugene KUZMIN, Guest Artists

MC BREAK

“Good Old Days”
Contemporary Performance Workshop
Choreography by Amy Williams

8 thoughts on “GDS Fall Dance Festival 2021

  1. Meagan Davis Cockerill November 21, 2021 / 8:19 pm

    Such a great show!

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  2. Dawn November 21, 2021 / 8:57 pm

    What wonderful performances and choreography! Bravi!

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  3. margaretlhoover November 21, 2021 / 8:59 pm

    Congratulations to all the teachers and students!!

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  4. Katie DeSalvo November 21, 2021 / 10:00 pm

    What an inspiring show!

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  5. Cheryl Stone November 22, 2021 / 11:20 am

    Lovely, wonderful wide range of styles, and very professionally produced! Thank you for keeping this available for later viewing.

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  6. Emi November 28, 2021 / 3:12 pm

    Wonderful choreography, and great dancing! Thank you for making this available online! Congratulations, and a big shout out to Margaret!!! XOXOXO

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