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Alexandria Smith

Alexandria Smith

Amanda Devlin

Amanda Devlin

Andrew Campbell

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Angel Tomayo

Angel Tomayo

Casey Cardinali

Casey Cardinali

Chris Lagratta

Chris Lagratta

Cynthia Guerrero

Cynthia Guerrero

Hannah Mae Dugmore

Hannah Mae Dugmore

Harley Isabelle Fleschner

Harley Isabelle Fleschner

Jamie Devlin

Jamie Devlin

Kaileigh Bates

Kaileigh Bates

Katelyn House

Katelyn House

Lisa Mie

Lisa Mie

Mckaleigh Lonobile

Mckaleigh Lonobile

Mia Valeri

Mia Valeri

Riley Brown

Riley Brown

Scarlett Corso

Scarlett Corso

Thomas Ciarmatio

Thomas Ciarmatio

Madeline Boop

Madeline Boop
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ALUMNI

Ady is 9 years old in 3rd grade at All About Achieving Learning Center in Stuart Florida! Ady was born with a rare cartilage disorder called Larsen Like Syndrome and has had over 12 orthopedic surgeries at the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach to correct and help support her legs and back. Ady is mainly wheelchair bound however is working on strengthening her muscles to walk more and become more independent. Dance has always been something that brings light to Ady in dark times. She will have dance parties as she is wheeled back to the operating room! Dance is a joy to her! Joining Wings to Fly Dance Company has given Ady the opportunity to express herself in so many different ways. Dance has also increased her motivation to walk and put in the hard work of strengthening her body to walk and dance!

Adylyn Moriarty
Amanda began her professional training at the Palm Beach Ballet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. After continuing her training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she danced with North Carolina Dance Theatre (currently Charlotte Ballet). There, she had the opportunity to work with Patricia McBride and Jean Pierre Bonnefoux, Mark Diamond, Michael Vernon, Dwight Rhoden, and Mark Godden. She spent time with American Contemporary Ballet in LA and Reach Dance Company in West Palm Beach before joining Dance Theatre of Tennessee in Nashville. Amanda is currently teaching ballet in the Treasure Coast area, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and wisdom with younger generations. This is Amanda’s foruth year with Wings to Fly Dance Company. She is excited to have a platform for developing her own artistic expression. Amanda is presently the head Ballet teacher and Choreographer At South Florida Ballet Company, and is presently working on her Spring Ballet,

Amanda Irwin
Ana Bolt-Turrall is a Wife, Mother, Dancer, Educator, consummate Artist and Mentor. She has spent a lifetime refining her craft and combining the art of dance and fitness with her heart for service. Ana’s years of professional dance training include studying with such renown teachers as Alonzo King, Michael Kliën, Jüri Nael, Ana Sanchez Colberg, Dmitri Peskov, Gerard Ebitz, Frank Hatchett, Fred Bratcher, Gerry Houlihan, Judith Newman, Mariana Alvarez, Rosita Segovia, Horton technique at The Alvin Ailey School, Limon technique with Daniel Lewis and mentor, Graham technique with Peter London and Laban Movement with Bill Evans. Ana is a professional movement specialist who strives to condition and strengthen her students and clients through mind, body and spirit connections. She is a certified Polestar® Pilates CPT and PMA® certified instructor as well as fully certified in dance and physical education for grades K-12. In addition, her repertoire of movement and fitness knowledge includes AIS-Active Isolated Stretching, Gyrokinesis, TRX suspension system and the Eric Franklin Method. She is a graduate of New World School of the Arts and Florida International University. Attended University of Miami School of Communications for continuing education courses and holds an MFA in Choreography Education/Research PAR (Practice as Research) from Jacksonville University with a residency at White Oak.  Ana is an active and well-respected performing artist, always learning and presently working on “The Bolt Movement.” This movement concept involves working with older/mature dancers. Her leadership, training and expert coaching, have prepared many students to attend prestigious schools such as Juilliard in New York, Ailey/Fordham University, New World School of the Arts in Miami, Boston Conservatory, Florida State University, Broadway Theatre Project, Miami City Ballet and Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She is known for her integrity, her desire to serve others and her un-dying commitment to building the community’s youth through the Arts. Through ‘The Bolt Movement’ she is encouraging adult dancers/artists with the desire to dance to continue to share their ideas or life’s stories through movement. Her holistic approach to teaching, builds not only dance technique and athletic skills, but confidence, self-esteem and character in her students and clients. Ana has been able to help students transform their lives not only into artists, art-enthusiasts or athletes, but into wholesome professional individuals. She believes that the arts serve a bigger purpose in an individual’s life that goes beyond the stage! She is available for Pilates training and Modern dance workshops for dancers of all ages.

Ana Bolt Turrall
Andrew performed with wings to fly and was a big help when we created the harness piece for Casey Cardinali. Andrew Collins is a dancer and choreographer trained at the University of Florida with a BFA in dance and a minor in theater performance. He currently lives in occupied Lenape land known as Brooklyn, NYC. Andrew dances professionally with Nikki and the Noise and Digital Movement Dance companies as well as spends time choreographing original works of his own.

Andrew Collins
Anthony  joined the Arc’s Performing Arts Program in 2007.  He had a natural talent for dance and drumming.  Anthony loves performing and always brings a smile to the faces of our audiences because of his dynamic energy and personality.  He joined Wings to Fly Dance Company in 2011 and continues to amaze our audiences and his fellow dancers with his passion and genuine excitement for the opportunity to perform. 

Anthony Myers
Babette joined the Arc’s Performing Arts Program in 1997.  She acquired  the nickname of “Our Diva”.  When Babette performed on stage, her charisma and talent brought the audiences  to their feet.  In 2008, she suffered a severe stroke which left her without speech and paralyzed  on her entire left side.  Her determination to perform on stage helped her be able to return to the stage.  Her wish was to be able to walk back on stage.  Although still in a wheel chair, we managed to make her wish come true with the help of two dancers providing support.  She continues to perform and can still bring the house down with Wings to Fly Dance Company.

Babette Williams
Brian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from Florida International University. He moved to Florida after studying dance extensively throughout New York and at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has taught dance throughout South Florida for the past twenty years and has been the director of the Port St. Lucie High School Dance Department since 1999.

Brian Spector
Calvin now age 49 has been performing since he was 19 when he joined the Arc of St. Lucie’s performing arts program.  He joined Wings to Fly Dance Company in 2011. Calvin loves to dance and  perform.  He has performed numerous roles in countless performances through- out Florida.  His athletic  ability in dance continues to be outstanding.

Calvin Fuller
Crystal spent 10 years as a competitive gymnast. She later went on to receive her BFA in Dance performance from the University of South Florida. During her studies, she performed works by choreographers such as, Doug Varone, Jenifer Salk, Maurice Causey, Colleen Thomas, Andrew Carrol, and Andy Scott. During which time, she studied abroad in the Dance in Paris Program performing her own solo work. In addition, Crystal was selected to perform in the International Creative Dance Seminar held in Beijing, China. Crystal has danced professionally with companies such as, Staib Dance, Moving Current Dance Collective, Rogue Dance and is currently dancing with Demetrius Klein Dance Company. Crystal has performed works by noted choreographers Adele Myers, Doug Gillespie, Bliss Kohlmyer, Jeanne Travers, Kristin O’Neal, Lauren Slone, Paula Kramer, Kyle & Gina Bolas, Victoria Marks, and Loren Davidson. 

Crystal Williams
Gavin Carr is currently a Biology major at the University of South Florida approaching his senior year. Along with his studies, he actively trains and performs with the dance department at USF where he has had principle roles as a ballet dancer under the guidance of Osmany Montano, in addition to his modern training. He has also performed with Tampa City Ballet in their most recent production Karmen. 

Gavin Carr
Jasper joined  the Arc’s Performing Arts Program in 2006.  He has a natural talent for dance and drumming.   He also has the ability to learn and retain choreography and became our dance captain.   He joined Wings to Fly Dance Company in 2011 and has performed in all of our performances.  His smile and joy shines through in all of his performances.  His helpfulness to his fellow dancers is special and admirable.

Jasper Jones
Jennifer started her training in Palm Beach county with Linda White, Charles Russell and Joan Miller studying Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Pointe. She went on to study dance at Dreyoos School of the arts in West Palm Beach Florida as a ballet major under the instruction of Jeffrey Satinoff and Garry Lewis and Stacy Porcher. At the age of 16 Jennifer attended Pennsylvania's Ballet Company's 6 week summer intensive program. Upon graduating from Dreyfoos, she taught Ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern through out Palm Beach County as well as U.B. Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary school of the arts. She also was an instructor for ESOL students to help prepare them and choreograph audition pieces for Bach Middle School of the Arts. Jennifer relocated to Port Saint Lucie and has continued to teach her passion through out the treasure coast. This is her second year at South Florida Dance Company teaching ballet, leaps and turns,and choreography through the school year,  summer intensives and the annual spring ballet. She is also a liscened and certified occupational therapy assistant working in pediatrics with clients who have disabilities such as, Austism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral Palsy and learning disabilites. At the ooccupational therapy office, she teaches a special needs ballet class as well! 

Jennifer Lopp
John Patrick Lupi “J.P.”

John Patrick
Dance holds a special place in my heart, from the moment I started dancing until now.  When I dance I feel like I can suddenly breathe, I feel as if I’m invincible, reborn.  Dance is my life and has indeed changed my life in numerous ways.  One thing I have learned as a dancer is perseverance.  When you fall or make a mistake, courage is needed for you to get back up and try again.  Dance to me means ‘freedom’, freedom to move and express yourself in ways you didn’t think was possible.  Working with Wings to Fly Dance Company has taught me the true meaning of freedom.  Freedom is the condition of being free from restraints.  Dancing with people in wheelchairs has brought the statement of ‘anyone can dance’ to life for me.  They have taught me to slow down, and take the time to just look around and take in this beautiful world and all of the simple joys we are blessed to encounter every day.  Seeing a smile on their faces every chance they get to dance makes me as a person even more grateful for dance myself.  Working with Wings to Fly has changed me for the better. 

Joneik Molyneaux
Kristy joined the Arc of St. Lucie’s Performing Arts Program in 1998.  Kristy joined Wings to Fly Dance Company in 2010.  Kristy loved performing on stage and took on many different roles.  Her spirit came shining through when she was on stage.  The glow that emanated from her could be seen and felt by the audiences and her fellow dancers.  She is an angel on earth.

Kristy Rykman
 

LaNia Rogers
Larissa began her performing career with The Arc of St. Lucie’s Performing Arts Group in 2008.  She joined Wings to Fly Dance Company in 2011.  She loves to sing, dance and perform artistic sign language.   She is a natural on stage and loves to hear the applause from the audience.  She has the ability to perform many different roles from drama to comedy. 

Larissa Wademan
Lorrianna sings in many vocal styles--from Broadway to sacred to operatic masterworks. She has worked with Starstruck, collaborated with Terry Barber and appeared in numerous productions at the Lyric theatre. Other performances include singing at various Senior Homes and the VA Hospital to give back to the community, performing in the Sunset Concerts at the Gallery and at The Kane Center and with the

Lorrianna Collozo
Lyman joined the Arc’s Performing Arts Program in 1997.  Lyman loved to perform and travel through-out Florida with the Arc’s performing group.  His excitement and happiness continues to bring a smile to the faces of his audiences and fellow performers as a special member of Wings to Fly Dance Company.

Lyman Bell
Mary Weeks has received her training from South Florida Dance Company over the years as well has attended workshops at Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, Massachusetts. Also, she has taken part of many performances with SFDC, community shows, and performances with Wings To Fly Dance Company. Mary is currently working in the community of Stuart as a Licensed Esthetician at Skin Serenity in Stuart, and enjoys her time and energy with Wings To Fly.-

Mary Weeks
Moses’ recording credits include diverse and exotic percussion contributions on twelve internationally released CDs. His work can be heard on Pursuit of Happiness, Pagan Saints, Xmas Ecstasy - A Native American Christmas, and 2003 Grammy nominated; Red Moon with Peter Kater, and Lifeblood with Native singer songwriter Joanne Shenandoah. Additional credits include work on the soundtracks for two television series aired on The Discovery Channel - How The West Was Lost [vol.2] and the Eco - Challenge; along with the title music for the PBS Series Mythos [1997]. Founding member of Spideroot Theater, an innovative, multicultural theater company based in Ithaca, NY [1986 - 1990] - Performance tours included New England Universities and the 1989 Syracuse Jazz FestivalRivers of Time: Original music ensemble based in ancient traditions of Rhythm, Ritual and Spoken Word. Winner of “Global Rhythms” Magazine 2007 World Music Song Competition. Moses composed and performed the music for the 2 hour closing ceremony of Harmonia Mundi - a week long celebration in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement for H.H. The Dalai Lama of Tibet. [1989] Moses’ skills as a percussionist have kept him in demand as a Composer and Accompanist for major dance companies and universities throughout the country as well as an immersion in non-western traditions and forms of dance. His music has supported Master Classes and performances for twenty years, including over fifteen years in residence with the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck NY. Art, as a tool for healing, has been introduced into centers as varied as The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, The Hippocrates Institute & National Recovery Programs using the Drum Circle as a primary tool and creative model with therepeutic results and benefits. Moses was recently invited to contribute an article exploring the relationship between sound, rhythm, and the healing arts to the Encyclopediof Alternative Therapies.

Michael Moses
This is Mikayla's seventh year with Wings to Fly, having previously preformed in WTF’s shows Hope, Life and Journey. Her dance training began at age 16 with South Florida Dance Company. She has a degree in Fine Arts for Dance from Indian River State College and is currently working as a certified dental assistant in Port St. Lucie. The experience of dancing alongside the wheelchair bound dancers has shaped Mikayla’s perspective of not just her own dancing, but her overall outlook on life and people. “Working with Casey, Sabrina, Alex, and everyone else in HOPE changes how you look at yourself and the people around you. You start to realize how unimportant it is to be able to kick your leg as high or do as many turns as your fellow dancers, and you learn to appreciate the privilege to just move and express through dance. Wings To Fly has given me the opportunity to work with individuals that I would have never otherwise known, but who have made such a powerful positive impact on my day to day life, and for that I am eternally grateful

Mikayla Bradford
The fabulous Nick Muniz has been training with Tena Patterson and performing with WTFDC for over  8 performances. He loves to perform! Nick’s dad Keith Muniz is the President & CEO of the ARC of Martin County. Nick will be sadly missed as he passed away suddenly. We will forever remember Nick’s smile and ability to make us laugh. Rest in Peace our friend.

Nick Muniz
Samara began studying dance at The Dance Academy of Stuart at the age of three. She continued her dance education at Florida Arts & Dance Company, and later became a member of Wings To Fly Dance Company under the instruction of Tasha Patterson. She has performed in local productions as well as with The Rock School of Ballet in Pennsylvania, and The Joffrey South in Georgia, and Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

Samara Shevlin
Allesandra has known Tasha and her family for 15 years. Allseandra said,

Sandy Scala
Sara Todd attended the Joffrey ballet school as a ballet and contemporary trainee in Texas. Sara has performed with Wings to Fly in past shows. Sara has been active with South Florida Dance Company, and teaches at the Renaissance school in Port St. Lucie. Sara is passionate about her dance career and is thankful for the opportunity to perform and study with Tasha Shirley and WTFDC.

Sara Darian
Steven joined the ARC’s Performing and Visual Arts program in 1996. He has performed his solo tap numbers in many shows throughout Florida. A number of years later, we discovered that Steven also had a talent for singing. He now performs both song and dance with Wings to Fly Dance Company and will be featured in “Razzle Dazzle” in this year’s performance of HOPE.

Steven Karmer
Umida recently moved from Uzbekistan where she danced professionally on television and with many famous singers. Umida is thankful to be able to dance with Wings to Fly and to be able to incorporate her classic Uzbekistan cultural dance with contemporary and ballet training.  Umida is a shining light and her smile lights up the stage.

Umida Botirova
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