ADCC INDUSTRY AWARDS GALASEPT 23, 2016 • 6:30-10 PM

THE EDGE, JW MARRIOTT HOTEL LAS VEGAS

PLATINUM SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSORGOLD SPONSORS

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Michelle Kresge Spotlight Dance Cup

WELCOME

We’re excited to welcome you to our second annual ADCC Gala &

Industry Awards!

This is our night to recognize and celebrate the outstanding talents and

commitment of our behind-the-scenes staff members who make our

dance events run so smoothly and our Lifetime Achievement Winner,

Jo Rowan.

We hope that you enjoy the dinner, the entertainment provided by

Johanna Sapakie and our time together!

Ginny Faubell Beyond the Stars

Melissa Burns, Turn It Up

Lora Bertoldi, Turn It Up

Christina Cuomo, On Point

Megan Gossman, EnerGy

Joel Valdiviezo, Beyond the Stars

Sandra Walsh, Elite Dance Challenge

Tammy Hauser, Executive DIrector, ADCC

Erin Hart, Communications Manager, ADCC

Claire Chamberlin, Designer, ADCC

ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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2016 ADCC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

JO ROWAN

A nationally renowned ballet dancer,

choreographer and dance teacher, Jo

Rowan is Professor of Dance and

Chairman of the Dance Department at

the Ann Lacy School of American

Dance and Entertainment, Oklahoma

City University.

She has had a long and distinguished career, appearing in ballets,

musicals, and on television, and touring the world with The American

Spirit Dance Company, of which she is founder and director.

Jo Rowan is a frequent lecturer on the history of ballet and American

dance and has written and narrated “American Dance Styles” and

“Seventy Years of American Dance” for television. She has served as

spokesperson for National Dance Week Education, and was honored by

Dance Teacher magazine as National Teacher of the Year in Higher

Education, among many other honors and awards.

In choosing this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, The ADCC Board

recognizes Jo Rowan’s vast experience, her commitment to excellence,

and her lasting influence on the field of dance.

Having been taught by Jo Rowan is an experience that no dance student can ever forget. What sets Jo aside from all the rest is her unique perspective

on what it really means to be a dancer. She draws on her vast knowledge of dance and her own life experience and shares it all with her students,

propelling each dancer from the studio… to the stage…to life.”

DREW VAMOSI, LEAP! NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

GALA & INDUSTRY AWARDS SCHEDULE

6:30 PM VIP Cocktails

Edge Patio

Open bar

Opportunity to Win tickets for sale

8:00 PM Plated Dinner with wine

(check your table number for seating)

9:00-10:00 PM Industry Awards and Entertainment

(cash bar)

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PLATED DINNER

Rolls with Butter

SALAD COURSE

Arugula Salad

Frisee | Radicchio | Pears | Goat Cheese

Sun Dried Cranberries | Honey Balsamic Dressing

ENTREE Roasted Pork Loin | Slow-Braised Pork Belly

Seasonal Vegetables

Apples

Sambuca Chutney

DESSERT COURSE Pastry Chef's Trio of Desserts

WINE Lepostolle, "Casa," Repel Valley Sauvignon Blanc

The Dreaming Tree, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Elizabeth Girczyc, Customer Service Turn It Up Dance Challenge

Elizabeth Girczyc, also known as Liz, joined the Turn It Up

team in 2013 upon graduating college from the University of

Massachusetts Dartmouth with a Bachelor’s of Science degree

in Marketing. Liz started dancing at the age of three and

continued until she was 18. Her favorite styles include tap, hip

hop, and acro. Liz enjoys working in the competitive dance

industry and looks forward to growing with Turn It Up Dance

Challenge!

“Liz has a wonderful way of answering customer concerns,

leaving them walking away feeling 100% prepared and

confident for their upcoming competition or convention.”

Anthony Fett, Emcee/Announcer/Stage Personality

EnerGy National Dance Competitions

Anthony Fett returns to the EnerGy family for his third season

in 2017. He has performed throughout the U.S.A. and abroad,

on television and onstage, at Carnegie Hall and at The White

House. He is an alumnus of The Chicago Children’s Choir, The

Lyric Opera of Chicago Children’s Chorus, and a graduate of

The Hartt School of Theater. Fett appeared in the hit

Off-Broadway comedy “Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding”, and the

national tours of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” and “Bye

Bye, Birdie,” and created and performed in several cabaret

acts and emcees events across the country.

“Anthony is extremely witty, always quick with a joke,

a song or even a dance. He is also a genuinely caring

individual and really connects, not only with people

in the audience, but with his co-workers too!”

Congratulations 2016 ADCC Industry Excellence Award Winners!

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Jesse Katen, Judge Sophisticated Productions Dance Competitions

Jesse Katen has been a judge for Sophisticated Productions

Dance Competitions since 2010. He is very knowledgeable in

all styles of dance and thrives on making every Sophisticated

Productions dancer feel special. In addition to his work with

Sophisticated, Jesse is the owner of Jesse Katen School of

dance since 2004 located in Windsor, NY. He is also Professor

of English and chair of the college honors program at SUNY

Broome Community College. Jesse is also President of the

Board of Trustees at the Broome County Public Library and

volunteers teaching a dance summer program there for kids.

“Jesse excels at special awards—he finds the positive in all

dancers, making them feel truly appreciated and unique.

Many studio owners and parents say he is their favorite part

of the competition.”

Dennis Andreas, Production Legacy Dance Championships

Dennis Andreas is currently Director of Photo, Video & Trophy

Production, and since joining the company has taken Legacy’s

photography and video to new heights and contributed

significant and cost-effective improvements in all aspects of

Legacy’s production, including staging, lighting and sound,

and trophy production. Dennis has a BFA in Photography

from SUNY Purchase, and previously worked for Lifetouch

National Portrait Studios, EAP Photography and Video, and

Hall of Fame/League of Champions in various capacities as

photographer, videographer, editor and internet live stream

production director.

“Dennis not only took Legacy’s photo and video production

to new heights, but also devised an affordable way to

produce our own video critiques—he’s worth his weight

in gold.”

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Nicole Fattore, Sales/Merchandise Beyond The Stars

Nicole Fattore joined Beyond The Stars team four years ago.

She has worked in several different capacities over the last

four years; her current position is Merchandise and Sales.

Since taking on that role, Nicole has handled everything from

helping to create the BTS line of clothing and accessories,

designing display layout, tracking inventory and reorders, and

has acted as the main salesperson at some competitions.

Nicole is creative, detail-oriented, and good with customers. In

addition to her work at BTS, Nicole is currently pursuing an

associate of arts degree, and also works at a local dance

studio.

“Nicole is that rare person who is both very creative and

also extremely detail oriented, making her a true standout

on our crew. She goes the extra step to make everyone feel

valued.”

Phil Fabry, Show/Tour/Event Manager Spotlight Events

Phil Fabry joined Spotlight in 2009. As a senior member of

the staff, Phil maintains roles as an Event Manager, Show

Director, Judge, Performer, Representative, Trainer and

Advisor. Phil is a 1990 graduate of Millikin University, where he

received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre/Dance

Performance, with a minor in Voice and Piano. He has toured

the world, performing in over 400 cities, 49 states, Manila,

Singapore, and Korea. He is also the owner and director of

Steps Performing Arts Center in Lindenhurst, Illinois where he

educates and instructs the next generation of performing arts

students.

“With his significant performance, choreography and

directing background, Phil is one of the cornerstones to

Spotlight’s success and a catalyst for innovative ideas in

production.”

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Kassandra Wilson, Stage Manager Groove

Kassi Wilson just finished her second season with Groove, and

has grown to become an integral part of the team. Kassi

received the Groove Crew Member of the Year award because

of her work ethic, positivity and passion. She is always willing

to learn new things and help where she is needed in order to

get the job done correctly and on time. Thanks to her exten-

sive knowledge of our events, Kassi has become our crew’s

go-to person if they have questions. Kassi is more than happy

to work hard not just to get the job done, but to achieve her

goals and continuously better herself and the company.

“Kassi is always the first to flash a smile, and has the

enthusiasm and drive necessary to produce a well-run

event that is fun and entertaining for everyone involved.”

Todd Day, Emcee/Announcer

Spotlight Dance Cup

Anthony Raimondi, Judge

Groove

James Sarlo, Emcee/Announcer/

Stage Personality

Legacy Dance Championships

Stephanie Capozzi Sales/Merchandise, Groove

Megan Gossman

Show/Tour/Event Manager

EnerGy National Dance

Competitions

Chrystan Sheatzley

Show/Tour/Event Manager

Starpower

Sandy Spiteri, Stage Manager

EnerGy National Dance

Competitions

Vicki Harvey-Sanders

Stage Manager

Spotlight Dance Cup

Jeremiah Sanford

Stage Manager

Nexstar

Congratulations to All 2016 Industry Excellence Award Nominees

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CHRISTOPHER PHI, HandbalancerChristopher was born in California and has been

doing gymnastics and theater since the age of

10. He won various national titles in the sport of

tumbling, and after highschool he began study-

ing musical theater at Notre Dame de Namur

University. In 2005 he joined the cast of “Le

Reve” at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. After

performing there for 5 years he left to perform

his handstand number at various festivals and events around the world. He

has appeared in various commercials and TV series. In 2013 he began

working in Cirque du Soleil’s “Mystere” as the Yellow Bird character, where

he currently performs.

JOHANNA SAPAKIE, Acro PoleJohanna has performed, choreographed and

taught all over the world and has worked with

Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and

Miley Cyrus, just to name a few. She has had the

pleasure of working closely with directors

Debbie Allen, Vincent Paterson and Jamie King,

among others, and has performed her dance

and acrobatics for the first family, the Obamas.

She has been a part of two different Cirque Du Soleil shows as a dancer and

an acrobat, Viva Elvis and Michael Jackson ONE. She can still currently be

seen performing for ONE every night at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas.

DAVID LOCKE, Cyr WheelDavid has performed in Cirque Du Soleil shows

Viva Elvis, KA, and most recently was a part of

the cast of the touring CDS show Kurios. As a

Cyr wheel specialist David brings a fast paced

routine full of dynamic tricks and musicality.

Gala Entertainment

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Opportunity to Win— Support ADCC Scholarship Fund!

The ADCC is offering “Opportunity to Win” tickets for four great prizes,

with a suggested donation of $100. All proceeds will support the ADCC

Scholarship Program..

Scholarship committee members Melissa Tessier and Chrisonna Anderson-

Lutz will be circulating and selling tickets for the drawing, to be held during

the Gala on Friday, where winners will be announced.

Thank you to our generous Board Members for offering the

following prizes:

Melissa Burns—Boston Red Sox Weekend

Two luxurious box seats to the Red Sox for the 2017

season (winner may select dates, TBD), plus a 1- or 2-night

stay at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, within walking

distance of Fenway (a $1,120 value!)

Michelle Kresge—Diamond Earrings

All heads will turn heads as you cross the room in this pair

of stunning diamond earrings (a $500 value.)

David Sanders—Cancún Timeshare Week

Frolic on white sand beaches, soak away your cares,

and sample a little of the local culture during a relaxing

week at a timeshare in Cancún, Mexico (all-inclusive

fees and airfare not included).

Drew Vamosi—New York or Las Vegas Weekend

A fabulous three-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Time

Square, in New York City OR a marvelous three-night

stay in a suite at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Winner’s

choice!

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!