RISING
Featuring
WCDW’s Performing Companies, including the return of our Junior Performers
Philly’s own repertory ensemble, Nia-Next, the Youth Dance Company of Danse4Nia
Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts’ Adult Jazz/Hip Hop
Learn more about our RISING Campaign here:
https://givebutter.com/westchesterdanceworks
“We express our deepest gratitude to the following sponsors, whose generosity has made a significant impact on our organization.”
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
JD2 Environmental
Johnson & Johnson
UPTOWN! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Program
1. Train Underground
FEATURING: SIGNATURE & TRAINING COMPANY
Choreographer: Diane Matthews
Music: Train Underground by Ruth Naomi Floyd
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Eva Krewson, Mary Lynch, Candace Matthews-Bass, Adam Nsereko, Rachael Smith
“Rachel Harris excerpt: connections of people embodying the activities of the underground railroad's pathway to freedom.”
2. Forgive
FEATURING: Annointed
Choreographer: Diane Matthews
Music: Help Me to Forgive by Maranatha Gospel
Dancers: Tracy Flanagan, Donna Hymes, Karen Johnson, Sue Kelley, Esther Smidt, Roann Valbrum, Grace Zarnoch
“The expression of our resistance and need of forgiveness and to forgive.”
3. The Brighter Side
FEATURING: Junior Performers
Choreographer: Mary Lynch
Music: Look Up by Joy Oladokun
Dancers: Haylee Benz, Leah Broussard, Jeneeta Durham, Quinn Galey, Zuri Hudson, Araoluwa Osimokun
“Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and in those moments, we need to take a second to practice gratitude for the things in our life that we don't always acknowledge. It is often the simple things in life that bring us to see the light of ‘the brighter side’!”
PAUSE: Annual CAMPAIGN VIDEO
4. New Revolution
FEATURING: Annointed Too
Choreographers: Kiara Bass & Nikki Matthews
Music: The Nu Revolution by Mike Teezy, King Jesus by KB & nobigdyl, Set Me Free by Lecrae & YK Osiris
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Macy Fisher, Sophie Krewson, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith
“Therefore if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
5. Open My Heart
FEATURING: Nia-Next (the Youth Dance Company of Danse4Nia)
Choreographer: Clarricia Golden
Music: Open My Heart by Yolanda Adams
Dancers: Lillian Abner, Jordan Dease-Medley, Malia King, Louella Whitaker
“In our darkest times, we think we should do it all alone. Open My Heart reveals that when we surrender to God, we open ourselves up to receive love and guidance. This ballet also shows the comfort, encouragement, and strength we find in each other. In that, we find the beauty of community.”
6. Levitate
FEATURING: DM Dance Machine
Choreographer: Candace Matthews-Bass
Music: A Capella by Daniel Caesar, Float by Janelle Monae
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Samantha Brun, Arianna Eleftherakis, Cameron Fisher, Macy Fisher, Eva Krewson, Regina Lijoi, Susannah Lijoi, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Sadye Scheer, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith, Isla Stuart, Ranay Torres
“When we realize that a group's strength comes from the gifts in each member, everything gets lighter.”
INTERMISSION - 20 MINUTES
Last chance for raffle ticket purchases! Last chance to bid on remaining silent auction items! Please see WCDW staff for assistance. Drinks also available for purchase at the bar.
7. Yet
FEATURING: Annointed Too
Choreographers: Nikki Matthews & Kiara Bass
Music: Yet by The King Will Come
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Macy Fisher, Sophie Krewson, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith
“Be strong and of a good courage fear not, nor be afraid of them for the Lord thy God, he is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forskae thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6-s
PAUSE: Senior Recognition
8. Like That
FEATURING: DM DAnce Machine
Choreographer: Kiara Bass and Candace Matthews-Bass
Music: Watch Me Cook by Ron Browz, Attitude by Lekeili47, We Run This by Missy Elliott
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Samantha Brun, Arianna Eleftherakis, Cameron Fisher, Macy Fisher, Eva Krewson, Regina Lijoi, Susannah Lijoi, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Sadye Scheer, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith, Isla Stuart, Ranay Torres
“A double meaning: ‘like that’ alludes both to a reference or an example to follow and a euphenism meaning ‘awesome’ or ‘excellent’ at a task or ability. We are both.”
9. Burnin' Up
FEATURING: Adult Jazz/Hip Hop (OUR DIANE MATTHEWS SCHOOL OF DANCE Feature)
Choreographers: Shareese Asparagus
Music: Gasolina (Remix) by Daddy Yankee & Elite DJs
Dancers: Kirsten Andersson, Melissa Bright, Kristy Cole, Nataki Hudson, Amanda Krenos, Grace Mu, Emily Murphy, Kristin Phipps
“Fun, hype piece just meant to make you move. Be the light in every room.”
10. Living Large
FEATURING: Junior Performers
Choreographer: Mary Lynch
Music: Bigger by Stan Walker
Dancers: Haylee Benz, Leah Broussard, Jeneeta Durham, Quinn Galey, Zuri Hudson, Araoluwa Osimokun
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
11. Lift Off Love
FEATURING: WCDW’s Technique Class
Choreographer: Kelly Dhamo
Music: Mirrorball by Peter Gabriel
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Samantha Brun, Arianna Eleftherakis, Cameron Fisher, Macy Fisher, Eva Krewson, Sophie Krewson, Regina Lijoi, Susannah Lijoi, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Sadye Scheer, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith, Isla Stuart, Ranay Torres
“You made the moon our mirrorball. The streets, an empty stage. The city sirens, violins. Everything has changed...So lift off, love!”
PAUSE: RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to all of our raffle and online auction winners! Items can be picked up at the bar upon the event’s completion. Please see WCDW staff for assistance.
12. The Old Fashioned
FEATURING: Nia-Next (the Youth Dance Company of Danse4Nia)
Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
Music: Old Landmark by Aretha Franklin
Dancers: Lillian Abner, Jordan Dease-Medley, Malia King, Louella Whitaker
“Foot Stomping Church Clapping”
13. Free Sight (Part II)
FEATURING: SIGNATURE & TRAINING COMPANY
Choreographer: Kristen Wilson
Music: We Bought A Zoo by Jonsi
Dancers: Isabella Brun, Eva Krewson, Mary Lynch, Candace Matthews-Bass, Rachael Smith
“New awareness and understanding while finding courage to move on to better.”
Curtain Call
Pushing through the past few years has been a challenge, but there is a lightness in the atmosphere…
…as our families and students are restored to the “caring and friendly” studio they know and love. You can feel the energy in the air as parents are finally able to reenter the studio, connect and socialize following two years of “students only” access to the building and our waiting areas. You can feel it in our dressing room, where students can now congregate between classes, do homework and rest preparing for the next classes with the comradery and friendship of their peers. You can feel it in the classroom; the joy of dancers being together, knowing they have persevered through the isolation and limited contact of the COVID-19 distancing and other pandemic-related isolation.
It is through this restored community that the West Chester Dance Works/Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts studios are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation of greater growth and opportunities. Our organization, now combined, is proud to embark on the forty-second year of serving Greater West Chester and the entire Delaware Valley by supporting strong dance foundations, self-confidence, endurance, and the pursuit of excellence in and outside of our studio walls. At West Chester Dance Works, we feel the energy; thanks to the support of our community of friends, supporters and donors, our positive energy will continue to grow, spreading wherever we go and beyond!
-Diane Matthews, Executive Director
Our Programs
SIGNATURE & TRAINING COMPANY
Signature & Training Company is our semi-professional modern dance company offering creative growth, performance experiences, lecture demonstrations, and residencies for artistic, cultural and educational outreach. One of the current focuses for this group is helping our youth and communities overcome the obtrusive barriers to healthy and productive lifestyles through our “Relevate Youth” project.
DM DANCE MACHINE
Teamwork. Technique. Total performance.
Targeted for intermediate to advanced dancers aged 13 through 18, DM Dance Machine makes room on its team for every hard-working dancer looking to share their gifts in dance with audiences in a variety of theater and community-based settings. Our dance team combines technical strengthening in contemporary jazz and hip hop with team building, personal goals and performance enhancement.
JUNIOR PERFORMERS
Junior Performers is our performance group that gives youth ages 9 through 12 an opportunity to have more serious performing experiences. Annually, we continue to build this group of young dancers with those that have the desire to improve their performing skills and train in a more professional environment.
ANNOINTED DANCE MINISTRY
Adults who have a desire to praise the Lord through movement in a fellowship of Christian believers are welcome to join our spiritual performance group, Annointed. Members experience the joy of interpreting uplifting songs and sharing their talents and faith through community outreach in the name of Jesus Christ.
ANNOINTED TOO DANCE MINISTRY
Praising God through movement and music interpretation describes our youth dance ministry, Annointed Too. This ministry is open to anyone between the ages of 8 and 18 with the desire to praise the Lord through dance.
In addition to community performances, see below for our focused dance programming:
DIane Matthews School of Dance
The educational program of WCDW offering classes to students of all ages, beginning 2.5 through adult. A nurturing family environment that provides quality instruction.
RELEVATE YOUTH
How can we work together to overcome the obtrusive barriers to healthy and productive lifestyles that are threatening today’s youth? In partnership with local schools and community organizations, our “Relevate Youth” project seeks to address barriers in youth development while affirming and building feelings of self-worth through interactive dance programs.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
We are proud to continue our more than 30-year tradition of preparing an annual Christmas production in conjunction with the Greater West Chester Area Chamber of Commerce holiday activities. It continues to provide a festive seasonal outing for the young and young at heart. Auditions for our annual Christmas production typically occur in late September, and are open to dancers aged 8-18.
Artist In Residence
Residencies are extended lessons that precede or follow a dance program. Dance is used to enhance or deepen the understanding of the topic by teaching students’ movement in a structured, more intimate setting. Residencies can range from occurring in a week-long daily meeting session, to a once per week meeting that may occur over three to four weeks. Residencies give students a chance to engage with dance professionals to learn more about dance as communication and affirm their feelings or perspectives.
2023-2024 WCDW Company Members
Signature & Training Company
Isabella Brun, Amanda Krenos, Eva Krewson, Mary Lynch, Candace Matthews-Bass, Adam Nsereko, Rachael Smith
DM Dance Machine
Isabella Brun, Samantha Brun, Arianna Eleftherakis, Cameron Fisher, Macy Fisher, Eva Krewson, Regina Lijoi, Susannah Lijoi, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Sadye Scheer, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith, Isla Stuart, Ranay Torres
JUNIOR PERFORMERS
Haylee Benz, Leah Broussard, Jeneeta Durham, Quinn Galey, Zuri Hudson, Araoluwa Osimokun
Annointed Dance
Tracy Flanagan, Donna Hymes, Karen Johnson, Sue Kelley, Esther Smidt, Roann Valbrum, Grace Zarnoch
Annointed Too
Isabella Brun, Macy Fisher, Sophie Krewson, Ella Lynch, Aniyah McGibboney, Adam Nsereko, Hazel Simms, Rachael Smith
Choreographers
Diane Matthews
Diane Matthews is the Director and Founder of West Chester Dance Works and the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts. She is also the Artistic Director of the Signature/Training Company and the Annointed companies. “Ms. Diane” began her dance training at the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts, where she was awarded a full scholarship to study ballet, modern jazz, tap, and gymnastics. She continued her education at West Chester University and Philadelphia College of the Arts. She was one of the original members of Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) and a featured soloist with the Philadelphia Civic Ballet Company. Ms. Diane has been teaching, performing, and choreographing for various schools, universities, and organizations for over 40 years.
Candace Matthews-Bass
Candace Matthews-Bass trained at the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts (DMSODA) for 16 years, studying ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. While at Drexel University, Candace was captain of Drexel’s first Dance Team and a member/choreographer with the Drexel University Dance Ensemble. She graduated with a BS in Psychology and went on to complete her MA at Eastern University. Candace has danced professionally with Body Language Modern Dance Company, Freedom Theatre and West Chester Dance Works as both a corps and principle dancer for over 25 years. Additional performing includes freelance projects and contracted performances at colleges and sports venues throughout metropolitan Philadelphia. “Ms. Candi” is entering her 23rd year as director of West Chester Dance Works’ dance team “DM Dance Machine” and serves as the Artistic Coordinator and choreographer for “Expressions of Praise”, the intergenerational dance ministry of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown. Candace has been teaching dance at studios, colleges and conferences for over 30 years.
Shareese Asparagus
Shareese is a 2015 graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science with concentration in Gerontology. She is a West Chester native with strong ties to Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts. She joined the studio in 1996 and throughout the years participated in almost all of the various disciplines therein; ballet, jazz, tap, modern and hip hop. Through the years she was a member of the Junior Performers, DM Dance Machine and Signature/Training Company of the West Chester Dance Works. Among her highlights is as a performer in Rachel Harris; a featured story of a runaway slave, choreographed by Diane Matthews. Dance arts saturated home and church life as she formed a dynamic duo with her sister Aja, dubbed the “Asparagus Sisters”. In addition she danced in community based groups known as Joyful Praise, Diamond Girls and various projects developed by herself and colleagues. Miss Asparagus has been a summer assistant and instructor of Diane Matthews students for more than a decade. Dance has had a significant impact in her life, changing it, molding it, while also allowing her to share this passion with the world.
Kiara Bass
Kiara is a 2021 George Mason University graduate, receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with concentrations in clinical and developmental psychology. During her time at George Mason University she danced with Urbanknowlogy 101 (UK101), George Mason University’s first hip hop dance team. While performing with UK101 she held two executive roles as the team’s Head Artistic Director and President. She also had the opportunity to study modern dance and Afro-Cuban dance styles during her years at George Mason University. Excited to return to her home studio, Kiara has been dancing for over 18 years and started at the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts in 2002. During her time at the studio she studied Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, and praise dance. In her later years with the studio, she began teaching and choreographing for the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts, WCDW’s Annointed too, and DMSODA’s summer sessions. Kiara was also a member of West Chester Dance Works’ DM Dance Machine, Junior Performers, and Annointed Too.
Kelly Dhamo
A Long Island native, Kelly graduated from Adelphi University where she studied dance and psychology. She continued to earn her M.A. in Childhood Education with the Advanced Certificate in Special Education. Kelly has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and dance composition at various schools for over 15 years, and obtained her New York State Dance Teaching Certification in 2014. Kelly was a dance educator at her alma mater, Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA), where she worked with gifted and talented students interested in pursuing a career in the arts, as well as coordinated a collaborative program that brought dance to students with special needs. Since 2011, Kelly has had the privilege of dancing professionally with companies including Patricia Kenny Dance Collection, Dance Householder, H.T. Chen and Dancers, and Jamal Jackson Dance Company. Having the opportunity to tour both nationally and internationally has made Kelly a better dancer, teacher, and person. Kelly is currently the instructor/choreographer for the combined youth technique class, as well as the company assistant. She is grateful to have found a home at WCDW.
Clarricia Golden
Clarricia began dancing at Miss Libby's School of Dance under the direction of Libby Singleton and Jennifer Alford-Reimer in Sumter, S.C. She continued her training under Gaynell Sherrod at Florida A&M University. Clarricia was a scholarship recipient at the Alvin Ailey summer program and spent summers training at Philadanco. After receiving a B.S. in health, physical education, and fitness with a concentration in dance she decided to move to Philadelphia where she initially joined PHILADANCO’s second company under the artistic direction of Donald Lunsford before becoming a member of PHILADANCO’s first company in 2017 with which she performed nationally and internationally for five years. Clarricia is a dance educator at Bryn Mawr College and Danse4Nia.
Patricia Scott Hobbs
Dancer/teacher/choreographer, Mrs. Hobbs was a student of Philadelphia’s dance pioneer Marion Cuyjet. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Temple University. Her professional training and performance credits include: PHILADANCO, Joan Myers Brown; The Sybil Dance Company, Eva Gholson; and numerous New Freedom Theatre main stage and touring productions. As resident choreographer at New Freedom Theatre, her works have appeared for over forty years in numerous main stage and Student Season musical productions and dance concerts. Choreographic credits include: Main Stage – New Freedom Theatre’s Black Nativity for which she received Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Choreography in 1995, 1997 and 2000; Youth Productions – Alkynza Danz: The Annual Dance Concert, 12 Going On 20 and Aesop Bop. Additional Philadelphia theater credits include: Arden Theatre Company – Caroline or Change; Opera Company of Philadelphia – Porgy and Bess; a New York musical workshop of Celebrations: An African Odyssey; a Cultural Exchange/Performance in Panama City and Las Tablas, Panama – The 4th International Karate Championship 2012. As an arts administrator, Mrs. Hobbs founded the Dance Program at Freedom Theatre and became the Managing Director of New Freedom Theatre’s Performing Arts Training Program, participating in the documentation of Freedom Theatre’s Theatre Arts Curriculum. Presently, Mrs. Hobbs teaches for Danse4Nia Conservatory and is the resident choreographer for Danse4Nia’s Nia-Next Youth Ensemble. In addition, she is a facilitator for audience participation activities and discussions at historic museums and theaters in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA – Cliveden House, Historic Germantown and Quintessence Theatre.
mary lynch
Mary’s love of dance began in 2013 at the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts where she trained in the principles of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern. She began teaching at DMSODA in 2018 and has continued to hone her dance skills and develop as a dance instructor ever since. Mary is also a former member of West Chester Dance Works’ DM Dance Machine, Annointed Too, and Signature/Training Company. Mary is entering her final year at West Chester University as an undergraduate student majoring in psychology and minoring in dance. At WCU, Mary is a member of the University Dance Company where she is a four-time student choreographer and currently serves in a leadership capacity as the secretary of the organization. Through her studies at WCU, Mary has continued her love of dance and has also further advanced her technique and artistic abilities in modern and contemporary styles. Dance has made a monumental impact on her life and played a significant role in the woman she has become today.
Nikki Matthews
Nikki has a long-standing training and performing background. She is a former student of the Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts where she studied jazz, ballet, modern and hip-hop dance styles. She began teaching as a high school student specializing in our youngest dancers ages 3.5-6 years old. Nikki has trained and performed with West Chester Dance Works’ Junior Performers, Dance Team, Signature/Training Company and Annointed Too. Nikki is entering her 6th year as the choreographer and 4th year as Assistant Director of Annointed Too.
Kristen Wilson
Kristen danced with the Huntsville Ballet Company and attended the University of Alabama on a Dance/Theatre scholarship. Her choreography was featured as a finalist in the Southern Association of Colleges in Dance choreography competition, and she's had many lead and supporting roles in theatre/musical theater productions. She danced professionally for PHILADANCO! , touring, and working with nationally renowned artists and training in Horton and Graham (modern technique). She’s choreographed for various companies and studios across the nation and has been teaching/choreographing for over 20 years.
WCDW Leadership
Executive Director: Diane Matthews
Artistic Director & DM Dance Machine Director: Candace Matthews-Bass
Annointed Too Director: Nikki Matthews
Annointed Too & DM Dance Machine Co-Choreographer: Kiara Bass
Junior Performers Director: Mary Lynch
WCDW Technique Instructor/Choreographer & Company Assistant: Kelly Dhamo
Technical Coordinator: Rodney Matthews
Administrative Assistant: Mehgan Jarvie
Company & Booking Manager: Ashanti Meaux
Office Manager: Guillermina Rios
Office Assistant & Volunteer/Parent Coordinator: Stacie Scheer
Financial Manager: Jennie Radford
Accountant: Scott Frankenfield
Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts Instructors: Shareese Asparagus, Isabella Brun, Antoinette Coward-Gilmore, Kelly Dhamo, Audrey Hammit, Susannah Lijoi, Lauren Linder, Mary Lynch, Diane Matthews, Nikki Matthews, Candace Matthews-Bass, Sadye Scheer, Kacei Womack
Teaching Assistants: Ella Lynch, Ranay Torres
Board of Directors
President: Donna Hymes
Vice President: Rodney Matthews
Treasurer: James D. Smith Jr.
Board Members: Steven Datlof, Diane Matthews, Faith Nsereko, L. Diane Toaltoan
Thank You
West Chester Dance Works would like to thank the following people and businesses for their generous contributions!
(Includes donations received from 3/11/23 through 3/7/24)
Campaign Contributions
Zoe Akoto
Tasha Anderson
Willie Anderson
Kristin Austin
Lawrence Bass
Kimberly & Raymond Beazley
Benevity
Sharon Berry
Moira Brooks
Julie & Kyle Brun
Shanee Bryant
Diane A Burkland
CCCF McBratnie Memorial Fund
Coatesville Community Gospel Music
Maya Coffin
Sharayne Mark Coffin
Kristen Cuthbert
Alison Dame
Michele & Brian Daniszewski
Steven Datlof
Larry Dorminy
Katie Dubow
K Blayne Easter
Lisa Eleftherakis
Ted & Elsie Erwin
Sheila Fisher
Gerald Flanagan
Tracy Flanagan
Cameron Flanary
Mindy & Thaddeus Fortin
Kristen Gaul
Jennifer Gentile-Guy
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Clarinda Gordon
Highway Gospel Community Temple
Natasha Hawkins
Althea Haylett
Heatherwood Retirement
Sara Hertz
Elizabeth Hess
Nataki Hudson
Stephanie Hutnick
Donna Hymes
Miriam I Lawson
Judi Ivins
JD2 Environmental, Inc
Carol Jones
James Jordan
Rachel Kagan
Betsy Kalish
Suzanne Kelley
Happy Kidwell
Nicholas Kidwell
Ron Konsza
Stephanie Krug
Roger Lacy
Barbara Lappano
Michelle Leininger
Ingrid Lijoi
Hannah Lucas
Mary Lynch
Ranjani Manjunath
Diane Matthews
Katelyn McDevitt
Sharee McGibboney
Ann McNally
Tiffany McNeil
Ashanti Meaux
Vendetta Meaux
Persymmphonie Miller
Liane Moccia-Baade
Jonella Mongo
Musa Nsereko
Rachel Owen
PECO
Emily Purnell Johnson
Matthew Pusey
Jennie Radford
Cassandra Rompala
James & Jean Russell
Bianca Santos
Dalila Santos
Tiana Santos
Claudia Simmons
Hazel Simms
Chui Kian Smidt
Amazon Smile
Mashana Smith
Randolph & Charleene Smith
Melodee Stephens
Ann Stinson
Tiana Taltoan
Tisha Jackson/Mt. Carmel COGIC
Judith Thomas
Darien & Grace Threadgill
Diane Toaltoan
Lavinia Toaltoan
Milagros Torres
Roann Valbrum
Lorena Velazquez
Erinn Wenrich
Westminster Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund
Kseniya Yashchenko
ONLINE AUCTION DONORS
ACAC of West Chester
Ashanti Meaux
Blue Butterfly Yoga and Pilates Studio
Broad Run Golfer's Club
Chester County Art Association
Couch Tomato
Donna Hymes
Ensemble Arts Philly
Erinn Wenrich
Esther Smidt
Francesca Frankenfield
Gemelli- Artisanal Gelato and Dessert Cafe
Kendra Scott
L. Diane Toaltoan
Lehigh Valley Ironpigs
Lilly Pulitzer
Longwood Gardens
LoweRider Bikes and Boards
Mehgan Jarvie
Museum of Discovery and Science
Northbrook Canoe Co.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Philly's Crawling
Quintessence Theatre Group
Reading Fightin’ Phils
Restaurant Group- PJW Restaurant Group
Roann Valbrum
Russ Brown Photography
Shady Maple
Sight and Sound Theatres
Solome Katongole
The Bangoura Family
The Broussard Family
The Fisher Family
The Nsereko Family
Uptown Knauer Performing
Urban Air Adventure Park
Walnut Street Theater
Waltz Golf Farm
West Chester Dance Works
Wilmington Blue Rocks
YMCA Greater Brandywine Branches
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Brother's Pizza and Pasta
Deliciously Lemony
Mama K's Baking
Plum Caterers
Special Thanks...
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Staff and Volunteers:
Program & Development Director: Heather Grayberg
Technical Director: Josh Zettlemoyer
Sound Operator: George Koenig
Lighting Designer: Becs Smith
Guest Artists: Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts & Philadelphia’s Nia-Next, the Youth Dance Company of Danse4Nia
West Chester Dance Works Volunteers & Families
“Thank you for your tremendous dedication, support, and commitment.”
&
GOD, From Whom All Blessings Flow
West Chester Dance Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity whose mission is to provide opportunities for the discovery and development of intergenerational dancers and the pursuit of excellence while giving back to reach, teach, and enrich the artistic experience of our community.
The company is entrusted to fulfill its mission by training dancers and providing them and the community with access to the fullness of dance with its diversity of ideas, feelings, and styles. Since the company’s inception in 1983, it has provided opportunities for ALL to receive exposure to the many benefits of dance.
WCDW works to: increase healthy lifestyles through physical activity and education, create a link between artistic expression and advocacy (particularly for participating youth), help improve self-esteem and peer-to-peer support, and hone leadership skills with a focus on team-building. Each of our programs focuses on bringing artistic enrichment to those who otherwise may not have the opportunity to experience it.
315 Westtown Road, STE 9
West Chester, PA 19382
610.692.3398
wcdw.org