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The Four Seasons
Inspired by Anne Rockwell's beloved children's book,
"Four Seasons Make a Year"!
May 18, 2024
3pm
Artistic Director
Amberly M. Simpson
Associate and Technical Director
Joseph R. Brandt
Director of Programming
Rachel M. Bucio Grote
Dance Teachers and Choreographers
Rachel M. Bucio Grote
Heather Moran
Mysti Pride
Amberly M. Simpson
Projection Design
Amberly M. Simpson
Source Projection
National Geographic
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fabio eusebi
Cat Trumpet
Casper Rolsted
Graphic Design
Amberly M. Simpson
The Ambo Dance Theatre School is proud to premiere its second annual Spring production! The Four Seasons is based on the book "Four Seasons Make A Year" by beloved author Anne Rockwell, taking dancers and audience members alike through the year, as each season brings new surprises and discoveries. This show features performances from the Ambo Dance Theatre School students, Pre-Professional Company, and Community Ensemble and touches on themes of the changing seasons of our lives, of coming-of-age!
The Cast
Ambo Dance Theatre School Dancers
Anniston Barlow
Zoe Bauer
Charli Buchwald
Savannah Buchwald
Piper Collignon
Nancy Givens
Dessie Goddard-Elston
Evelyn (Evie) Gregg
Kit Gregg
Winnie Rose Gregg
Alice Johnston
Astraea Nishida-Ray
Rosalie (Rosie) Pegram
Hattie Pfaff
Isabella Wheat
Instructors
Rachel Bucio Grote
Adult Community Ensemble Dancers
Eva Bell
Dorothy Henning
Morgan Lester
Phil Murray
Jamie Nicolas
Pre-Professional Company Dancers
Caeli Baker
Marie Cunningham
Carly Hay
Helena Smith-Pohl
Professional Company Dancers / Instructors
Heather Moran
Mysti Pride
Amberly M. Simpson
The Show
Part 1: Spring
"Breezes blow blossoms from the pear tree into the sky.
Brids sing as they build nests.
Every day the air gets warmer.
The earth gets warmer, too."
“Spring 2" by Vivaldi, recomposed by Max Richter
Soloist: Helena Smith-Pohl
Ensemble Dancers; Caeli Baker, Marie Cunningham, Carly Hay
Choreography: Helena Smith-Pohl, Heather Moran, and Amberly M. Simpson
“Little April Shower” by Chorus (Disney’s Greatest)
Dancers: Piper Collignon, Kit Gregg, Winnie Rose Gregg, Rosalie (Rosie) Pegram
Choreography: Ms. Rachel M. Bucio Grote
The Circle Game
Music: "Koi-discovery" by Rek
Dancers: Eva Bell, Nancy Givens, Mysti Pride, Amberly M. Simpson
Choreography: Mysti Pride
“Spring Is Here” by The Learning Station
Dancers: Piper Collignon, Kit Gregg, Winnie Rose Gregg, Rosalie (Rosie) Pegram
Choreography: Rachel M. Bucio Grote
Part 2: Summer
"Summer is when we pick the first ears of corn from the field.
We sell corn, squash, and bouquets of summer flowers at our roadside stand.
But I won't sell my big yellow-and-brown sunflower, which has grown so much it's taller than I am!"
"Summer 1" by Vivaldi, recomposed by Max Richter
Soloist: Caeli Baker
Duet Partner: Helena Smith-Pohl
Choreography: Caeli Baker and Helena Smith-Pohl
“In Summer” by Josh Gad
Dancers: Anniston Barlow, Zoe Bauer, Dessie Goddard-Elston, Hattie Pfaff
Choreographer: Rachel M. Bucio Grote
"Summer 3" by Vivaldi, recorded and performed by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Dancers: Dorothy Henning, Morgan Lester, Phil Murray, Jamie Nicolas
Choreography: Heather Moran and Amberly M. Simpson in collaboration with the dancers
“Teddy Bears Picnic” by Henry Hall
Dancers: Anniston Barlow, Zoe Bauer, Dessie Goddard-Elston, Hattie Pfaff
Choreography: Rachel Bucio Grote
Part 3: Autumn
"Leaves on the trees turn red and gold...
The bees and butterflies are gone.
Many birds fly away, too...
Cold winds make bright-colored leaves dance through the air.
It's time for the field to rest."
“Autumn 3” by Vivaldi, recorded and performed by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloist: Marie Cunningham
Duet Partner: Carly Hay
Choreography: Marie Cunningham and Carly Hay
“Just Like Autumn” by The Tuesday Crew
Dancers: Evelyn (Evie) Gregg, Isabella Wheat
Choreography: Ms. Rachel Bucio Grote
“Back To School Again” by Four Tops
Dancer: Savannah Buchwald
Choreography: Ms. Rachel Bucio Grote
"Feeling Good" by Disney Junior
Dancers: Charli Buchwald and Savannah Buchwald
Choreography: Ms. Rachel Bucio Grote
"Autumn 2" by Vivaldi, recorded and performed by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Dancers: Dorothy Henning, Morgan Lester, Phil Murray, Jamie Nicolas, Amberly M. Simpson
Choreography: Heather Mora and Amberly M. Simpson in collaboration with the dancers
"Happy" by Pharrell Williams
Dancers: Evelyn (Evie) Gregg, Isabella Wheat
Choreography: Ms. Rachel Bucio Grote
Part 4: Winter
"Outside the snowflakes fall thicker and faster.
They're still twirling white in the black night when it's time for me to go to bed...
Under the blanket of snow, everything that grows in the earth is having a long winter rest."
"Winter 2" by Vivaldi, recomposed by Max Richter
Soloist: Carly Hay
Ensemble: Dancers : Caeli Baker, Marie Cunningham, Helena Smith-Pohl
Choreography: Carly Hay, Heather Moran, and Amberly M. Simpson
"Warmer in Winter" by Lindsey Stirling
Dancers: Alice Johnston, Astraea Nishida-Ray
Choreographers: Heather Moran
"Winter 3" by Vivaldi, recomposed by Max Richter
Dancers: Caeli Baker, Marie Cunningham, Dorothy Henning, Morgan Lester,
Phil Murray, Jamie Nicolas, Helena Smith-Pohl
Improvisational Score: Amberly M. Simpson
Solo Choreography by the Dancers
"Snowman - Edit Instrumental Mix" by Kar Vogue
Dancers: Alice Johnston, Astraea Nishida-Ray
Choreographers: Heather Moran
Part 5: The Return to Spring
"Soon all the sunflower seeds are gone.
I'd better plant two sunflower seeds by our back door!"
“Spring 1" by Vivaldi, recomposed by Max Richter
Dancers: Dorothy Henning, Morgan Lester, Heather Moran, Phil Murray, Jamie Nicolas
Guest Appearance: Caeli Baker, Marie Cunningham, Carly Hay, Helena Smith-Pohl
Choreography: Heather Moran and Amberly M. Simpson in collaboration with the dancers
THE END
THANK YOU!
Thank you to ALL our dance families, students, cast and crew, audience members, volunteers, and community supporters that have made this all possible!
Special Thank You to Sheila Zeng for overseeing backstage operations!
We could not have done this without all the love and support of each one of you that made this year what it has become! Thank you for a wonderful second year of dance with the Ambo Dance Theatre School! We have so many exciting future developments for our program that we can't wait to share with you as we head into year three!
Thank you all for your teamwork in making all that leads up to this special day possible!
A Special thanks to our Silent Auction Donors!
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Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Condado
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The Dinner Detective
Dirty Tease
Ehrler's Ice Cream
Fire
Heaven Hill Distillery
Heine Brothers'
Hey Tiger
Integrative Movement
Joella's Hot Chicken
Karen Riebel Kelley Massage Therapy
Louisville Bats
Louisville Comedy
Louisville Water
The Louisville Zoo
Mindful Spirit
Need for Bling
Proformance
Turners Circus
Whet Your Palette
Who Dunnit? Murder Mystery Theatre
Love,
All of the crew at Ambo Dance Theatre and the Ambo Dance Theatre School