Acceptance 

Choreography: Rocio Samayoa 
Performers: Rocio Samayoa

Life relates to the growth of a flower, as both require nurturing and patience to flourish. Just as a flower begins as a fragile seed needing the right conditions to thrive, life also blossoms beautifully through challenges and care, showcasing resilience and the beauty of transformation. 

Path of Distant Bonds

Choreography: Roger Bautista 
Performers: Roger Bautista, Cesar Castaneda, Anaya Dimas, and Esther Ortiz 

Path of Distant Bonds reveals the beauty in those unexpected moments when one meets new friends in unfamiliar places. These encounters can bring connections one might never anticipate, reminding us that some of the best experiences come when least expected. By learning to trust the process and staying open to what life brings, you may find it far more rewarding than walking a lonely path, isolated from the possibility of new friendships.

Echoes of Power 

Choreography:Makaela Iroham and Meyah Quesada 
Performers: Isabel Garcia, Makaela Iroham, and Meyah Quesada 

Our piece portrays each of our experiences as children and how we dealt with family conflict. We want it to feel relatable and realistic, so we use a lot of acting, gestures, and props to give it an authentic feel. Since these are our own points of view, it feels very real to us, and we hope our audience connects with the piece and perhaps recalls a time in their lives when they faced similar situations.

Mariposas 

Choreography: Leana Gonzalez and Sydney Goudeau 

Performers: Leana Gonzalez, Sydney Goudeau, Breanna Jimenez, and Fernanda Martinez Dominguez
Sound Score: Leana Gonzalez and Sydney Goudeau

In our piece, we reflect on the past, taking a trip down memory lane. This piece explores the idea that there is always a past, present, and future for each of us, and it is okay to distance yourself from the present, but know that a journey awaits. Like a butterfly, break free from your chrysalis and begin your journey.

Special thanks to Jacqueline Gonzalez for their contributions to this work.

Stuck in Your Shadow 

Choreography: Hala Nasereddin
Performer: Hala Nasereddin

When someone is stuck in another’s shadow, they tend to lose their self-confidence. It is important to step out of your comfort zone and discover who you are. Be yourself without worrying about what others may think.

Sisters of the Garden

Choreography: Esmeralda Trujillo
Performers: Madison Fox and Esmeralda Trujillo

Sisters of the Garden is a story of two butterfly sisters and the special bond they share. Their movements express love, trust, and the ways they help each other grow as they journey together through their garden world. This piece celebrates the beauty of sisterhood and shows that, like a garden, it takes care and patience to flourish.

Special thanks to Stef Sereno for their contributions to this work.