Abilene Performing Arts Company Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 Abilene Convention Center
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Abilene Performing Arts Company
Friday, May 14
and
Saturday, May 15
Abilene Convention Center
Abilene Performing Arts Company, Inc.
Abilene Performing Arts Company, Inc. is a non-profit, youth-centered organization offering performers
at all levels a place to fulfill their dreams. APAC has been offering performing arts classes since 1999. All
classes are taught by a highly qualified and professional staff. Classes are grouped according to the age of
the student with a strong consideration placed on the level of proficiency & ability. Students are taken into
our program as early as three months of age & may study through adulthood. We offer beginning classes for
the novice, as well as advanced classes for the more serious performer. Classes are available four days a
week at various times to accommodate today’s busy families. APAC is proud to be the only studio in Abilene
to offer four departments - Musical Theatre, Theatre, Dance, & Kindermusik - under one roof. Providing such
a variety of classes under one company name offers a more convenient & affordable opportunity for our
families. Students involved in these classes will have multiple opportunities to perform, as well as a solid
preparation base for other company & community auditions. APAC’s mission statement is to capture the in-
terest & develop the talents of individuals through musical theatre, dance, theatre & Kindermusik. We strive
to bring together staff, participants, board members, donors, & audience members from across the region &
across the socioeconomic & ethnic spectrum as we work with young people to build self-esteem, confi-
dence, lasting friendships, & memories. APAC is a place for young people to belong.
MUSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT
These classes are designed to teach stage presence, proper singing, musicianship, pitch recognition, team-
work, stamina, listening skills, and stage movement appropriate to the ability of the student. Students will
study the history of musical theatre including composers, choreographers, genres, eras, and styles. Musical
selections will include pieces from a varied repertoire including musical theatre, film score, art song, and much
more. Private lessons are also available for high school age students through adults.
DANCE DEPARTMENT
APAC offers beginning through advanced training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern lyrical. Correct
technique, muscle development, and coordination will be emphasized as well as confidence, poise, and
discipline. Strong emphasis will be placed on personal expression through dance as well as studying
variations of dance within a range of performance venues. Students will be challenged according to their age
and ability and will be exposed to many styles of dance to better pinpoint individual strengths and talents.
KINDERMUSIK DEPARTMENT
With more than 25 years of experience in creating curricula based on new and proven research in child
development, Kindermusik International is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula for
parents and their children. The award-winning books, CDs, games, and instruments will develop and nurture
critical developmental skills in the whole child: Cognitive, Physical, Social, Emotional, and Language. In a
Kindermusik class, an educator leads a group of parents and their children through joyful activities, using
music and movement. Parents learn more about their child’s unique developmental process, and the shared
learning experience creates a unique bond as the child associates learning with fun, musical play. The l
earning process then continues at home, guided by specially designed books, CDs, and games.
THEATRE DEPARTMENT
Theatre classes focus on the actor’s three basic tools: the voice, the body, and the mind. Throughout the
course of the school year students gain skills such as team work, self confidence, memorization, and problem
solving. They participate in activities such as auditioning, developing and producing scenes with partners,
developing and producing their own script, and conclude the year with a class one act play.
The Divyne Shine Award
The Divyne Shine Award was created and established in 2012 at APAC’s May Show in
honor of 12 year old Divyne Kim. During our 2012 dress rehearsal I watched an
emotionally determined young lady take the stage with the rest of her musical theatre
class to rehearse. Her body worked against her making this a difficult task. She knew
she could rest and go on when she was ready but continued with persistence. Divyne
was meeting her physical challenge with cerebral palsy head on. Nothing was going
to keep her from that chance to perform. That night I was stirred by Divyne’s
willpower to get on the stage and perform despite the challenges she was facing. Her
cries of frustration were felt by all that were around her, yet she would not give up.
She performed that next day in the show, without hesitation or reservation.
The “Divyne Shine” Award …
acknowledging those who shine through their adversities.
Honorees
2012 - Divyne Kim
2013 - Kayla Copher and Cassie Altum
2014 - Lily Lofton
2015 - The Dow Family
2016 - Neeca Martin
2017 - The Kristin Ward Family
2018 - Julia Hollingsworth
2019 - Pistol Foster and Addison McCorquodale
2021 Honoree
I would like to dedicate this year’s Divyne Shine Award to all of our APAC students.
I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the diligence of our students to plow ahead,
masks and all! This year has been so incredibly strange. To find some normal has been
a stretch. But within the APAC walls somehow that has been achieved. I love my job, I
love these people! Thank you for showing me how to persevere and for shining a
glimmer of light onto my path. Congratulations APAC students...Divyne Shine 2021
Ballet 1
Barb Stockdale
Harper Schwartz, Jensen Doggett,
Mason Cervantes, Eleanor Rockett,
Elizabeth Dauzat, Amaya Martinez
Ballet 2
Tonja Lowry & Neeca Martin
Cely Rocha, Jocilyn Garrett,
Sierra DeHerrera, Carolyn Allmand,
Taylor Wood, Julien Little, Amelia Rockett,
Paisley Dalton, Mia Martinez
Ballet 3
Rachel Browning
Cora Chrismer, Jaden Doggett,
Ciara and Catelyn Cervantes,
Gigi Moore, Katrin Pyeatt
Ballet 4
Barb Stockdale
Emma Lowry, Sidney Terrell,
Karissa Ward, Everly Vaughn
Pointe
Barb Stockdale
Cora Chrismer, Emma Lowry, Gigi Moore
Ciara and Catelyn Cervantes,
Karissa Ward, Sidney Terrell,
Everly Vaughn, Rachel Browning
Intro Ballet/Tap A
Barb Stockdale
Brynna and Matthew Schmerbeck,
Madeline Lyerla, Jahziel Fields,
Lillian Saunders, Braelynn Harris,
Pistol Foster, Julia Doggett, Delilah Baird,
Michelle Woodard, Selah Prim
Intro Ballet/Tap B
Barb Stockdale
Caroline and Vera Shroyer,
Sarah Whitten, Caitlin Summers,
Charley and Sayler Pruitt,
Alaina Lee, Chloe Means, Callie Fanning,
Tanisha Giri, Analeigh Shoemake
Intro Ballet
Neeca Martin
Julia Nollsch, Lydia Drachenberg,
Harper Kidman, Miracle Harper,
Maizey and Hayden Hughes,
Brooklynn Holsenbeck
First Steps A
Mary Butler
Scout Raborn, Madelyn Saunders,
Sadie Espinosa, Adelie Cutbirth
First Steps B
Barb Stockdale
Caiya Pittman, Adleigh Manriquez,
Chloe Beall, Austin Miller,
Denver Jackson, Haven Harper,
LeighAnna Gollihar
First Steps C
Peyton Bourland
Tania Giri, Micah Prather, Mia Haro,
Savannah Waldron, Emery Goff,
Ellie Bontke
Intro Hip Hop
Julia Hollingsworth
Leighton Vaughan, Addison McNally,
Brynna and Matthew Schmerbeck,
Madeline Lyerla, Averie Henson,
Braelynn Harris, Julia Doggett,
Sara and Steven Vaughn,
Dani De la vega, Isaac Bradford
Hip Hop 1
Neeca Martin
Callen Beal, Charley McClish,
Emelia Martin, Sirena McMillan,
Brynlee Schroeder, Jensen Doggett,
Piper Bailey, Malloree Thronton,
Destinie Russell, Gabriel Thompson,
Amaya Martinez, Mason Cervantes
Hip Hop 2
Neeca Martin
Haley Smith, Sierra DeHerrera,
Carolyn Allmand, Michaella Reisinger,
Aubrie Hammond, Ella Alvarez
Hip Hop 3
Peyton Bourland
Sean Garrett, Bailey Cochran,
Catelyn Cervantes, Kerrigan Wright,
Gigi Moore, Hayden Hooper, Julien Little,
Jillian Gollihar
Hip Hop 4
Allison Hester
Everly Vaughn, Sidney Terrell,
Karissa Ward, Ciara Cervantes,
Krystal Meazell, Trevor Cox
Addison McCorquodale
Lyrical 1
Peyton Bourland
Bailey Buford, Samantha Dorrel,
Brileigh Dickison, Jenna Stricklin
Lyrical 2
Julia Hollingsworth
Cely Rocha, Jocilyn Garrett, Olivia Farrell
Julia Chambers, Carolyn Allmand,
Taylor Wood, Amelia Rockett, Bria Bartlow
Savannah Harbuck, Mia Martinez,
Kerrigan Wright, Ella Alvarez,
Claire Blizzard, Hope Fambrough
Lyrical 3
Allison Hester
Melia Messer, Sierra DeHerrera,
Zoe Neeves, Julien Little, Hayden Hooper
Lyrical 4
Neeca Martin
Karissa Ward, Everly Vaughn,
Katrin Pyeatt, Sidney Terrell,
Emma Lowry, Rachel Warren,
Maya Muckatira, Savanna Melnyk,
Bridget Clem, Bailey Cochran,
Ciara Cervantes, Cora Chrismer
Tap 1
Barb Stockdale
Bailey Buford, Sirena McMillan,
Audrey Mercer, Harper Schwartz,
Jensen Doggett, Piper Bailey,
Mason Cervantes, Destinie Russell,
Elizabeth Dauzat, Chandler Majkowski,
Victoria Del a vega
Tap 2
Tori Giustiniani
Josh Corrigan, Taylor Wood,
Carrie Mercer, Amelia Rockett,
Brody and Braxton Parris, Jude Petty,
Faith Tedford
Tap 3
Madi Melbourne
Jocilyn Garrett, Sierra DeHerrera,
Jaden Doggett, Kerrigan Wright,
Julien Little, Jax Melbourne
Tap 4
Barb Stockdale
Ciara Cervantes, Bailey Cochran,
Trevor Cox, Katie Moore,
Karissa Ward, Bridget Clem,
Graci Melbourne
Intro Jazz
Neeca Martin
Jahziel Fields, Tessa Shannon,
Harper Kidman, Julia Doggett,
Camriel Dickison, Quinn Palmer,
Cohen McDonald, Sophia Canon,
Harper Adams
Jazz 1
Neeca Martin
Emelia Martin, Audrey Ellison,
Ashtyn Childress, Eleanor Rockett,
Haylee Quintanar, Jensen Doggett,
Chandler Majkowski, Elizabeth Dauzat,
Hannah Bell
Jazz 2
Rachel Browning
Cely Rocha, Carolyn Allmand,
Hope Fambrough, Brinley Vail,
Mia Martinez, Braxton Parris
Jazz 3
Allison Hester
Sierra DeHerrera, Jaden Doggett,
Isabel Gebhart, Hayden Hooper,
Melia MesserJazz 4
Peyton Bourland
Krystal Meazell, Bailey Cochran,
Emma Lowry, Rachel Warren,
Katie Moore, Karissa Ward, Bridget Clem
Maya Muckatira, Katrin Pyeatt,
Everly Vaughn, Sidney Terrell
Intro Musical Theatre
Kayla Young & Julia Hollingsworth
Leighton Vaughan, Jahziel Fields, Fallon Reed,
Keeva Gollihar, Callie Fanning, Julia Doggett,
Kiya Lamberson, Penelope Tellez, Logan Goff,
Scarlet Waldron, Kyndall Ancell,
Aubrey Whitmire, Analeigh Shoemake,
Parker Kendrick, Camriel Dickison,
Magdalene Robison
Musical Theatre 1
Kayla Young & Julia Hollingsworth
Sydney Pruitt, Sophia Westmoreland,
Brynlee Schroeder, Jensen Doggett,
Mason Cervantes, Brileigh Dickison,
Elizabeth Dauzat, Natalie Cannon,
Sabrina Cannon, Layla Horner,
Saya Mueller, Seeley Johnson
Musical Theatre 2/3
Kayla Young & Julia Hollingsworth
Josh Corrigan, Sierra DeHerrera,
Julien Little, Amelia Rockett, Jaden Doggett,
Ariel Lovell, Julia Chambers, Lexus Naron,
Aubrey Palmer, Mya Rogers, Jude Petty,
Kerrigan Wright, Claire Blizzard, Abby
Hutson, Katelyn Curry, Lillian SimpsonIndian Dance
Anila Garikipati Allred
Sierra DeHerrera, Catelyn Cervantes,
Gigi Moore, Claire Blizzard,
Snigdha Dasireddy
Irish Dance
Rachel Browning
Sierra DeHerrera, Ciara Cervantes,
Jaden Doggett
WE ARE SO
PROUD OF YOU
JADEN!
Love
Mom, Dad,
Jensen, & JuliaWE ARE SO
PROUD OF YOU
JENSEN!
Love
Mom, Dad,
Jaden, & Julia
WE ARE SO
PROUD OF YOU
JULIA!
Love
Mom, Dad,
Jaden, & JensenMay Show 2021
Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 14th
TIME CLASS SONG
5:20-5:30 pm First Steps B La La Lu
5:30-5:40 pm First Steps A Walkin After Midnight
5:40-6:00 pm Intro Tap A Old Town Road
6:00-6:20 pm Indian Dance Ghar More Pardesiya
6:20-6:40 pm Intro Tap B Jump In The Line
6:40-7:00 pm Tap 4 Speed Demon
7:00-7:20 pm Intro Ballet A Arabian Nights
7:20-7:40 pm Jazz 4 Circus
7:40-8:00 pm Intro Ballet B The Rain In Spain
8:00-8:20 pm Hip Hop 3 Get Out My Way
8:20-8:40 pm Tap 1 Star Wars Cantina
8:40-9:00 pm Ballet 3 Petricor
9:00-9:20 pm Ballet 4 Don’t You Forget About Me
9:20-9:40 pm Ballet 1 Stars and Stripes Forever
9:40-10:00 pm Pointe Hungarian Dances #7 and #5May Show 2021
Rehearsal/Performance
Saturday, May 15th
TIME CLASS SONG
9:10-9:20 am First Steps C Three Little Birds
9:20-9:40 am Jazz 2 It Don’t Mean A Thing
9:40-10:00 am Intro Ballet Little April Showers
10:00-10:20 am Musical Theatre 2/3 La La Land Medley
10:20-10:40 am Intro Hip Hop Hair Up
10:40-11:00 am Musical Theatre 1 Coco Medley
11:00-11:20 am Irish Dance Siamsa
11:20-11:40 am Intro Musical Theatre The Lion King Medley
11:40-12:00 pm Ballet 2 Down to the River
LUNCH BREAK
1:00-1:20 pm Hip Hop 1 Tick Tick Boom
1:20-1:40 pm Jazz 3 Another One Bites The Dust
1:40-2:00 pm Intro Jazz Cool
2:00-2:20 pm Jazz 1 I Don’t Dance/Baseball Game
2:20-2:40 pm Hip Hop 2 10K
2:40-3:00 pm Hip Hop 4 Money Mix
3:00-3:20 pm Tap 2 Thrift Shop
3:20-3:40 pm Tap 3 Jailhouse Rock
3:40-4:00 pm Lyrical 1 Speechless
4:00-4:20 pm Lyrical 2 Dream
4:20-4:40 pm Lyrical 3 In My Daughter’s Eyes
4:40-5:00 pm Lyrical 4 Train Wreck
5:00-5:20 pm Lyrical Co (1-4) Into The UnknownWay to go Cohen!
We are so proud of all
your hard work.
You really JAZZED it
up this season.
♥ We love you ♥️
Mom and Dad
Mimi and Nana
You were born with a
dancers soul. Every
heartbeat from age 3 has
started with 5, 6, 7, 8.
As one chapter of your
life closes, a
beautiful new one begins.
The ride has been
extraordinary with you
Sidney. Shine brighter
than ever my tiny
dancer.
Love your biggest fan,
MommaCongratulations
Rockett Girls!
Love -
Mom(my)
&
Dad(dy)
Brinley, we are so
proud of you. You’re
growing into a
beautiful young lady
with a huge heart,
who loves the Lord
and treats others
kindly. Always pursue
your passions and
remember to glorify
God in all you do.
We love you!We are so proud of you
Ashtyn Ann!
We love you Dad, Mom and Sis
Congratulations
on all your hard work!
We love you SO
much!
Love,
Hunter, Mommy and
Daddy2021 SUMMER CAMPS
CLICK LINKS BELOW TO SEE DETAILS AND REGISTER
CAMP DETAILS
https://apacstars.com/camps
CAMP REGISTRATION
https://apacstars.com/camp-registration-form
2021-2022 REGISTRATION
ALL ONLINE AND BEGINS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT NOON CONTINUING THROUGH OCTOBER
CLICK LINK BELOW TO SEE CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS SCHEDULE
https://apacstars.com/schedule
2021-2022 CLASSES
BEGIN AUGUST 23RD
Developing
the Confidence
to....
www.apacstars.com Shine!Abilene Performing Arts Company, Inc.
Season Contributors
A great deal of APAC’s success is because of generous community supporters! These
foundations, companies, and individuals are committed to our cause and believe in
making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. To these
supporters, we give our greatest thanks and gratitude. Because of you, we are able to
reach our arms into the community and impact more lives than ever! You are making
it possible for these students to actively pursue...
Developing the Confidence to Shine!
Super Star Season Underwriter
Horn & Wood Properties, L.P.
Dodge Jones Foundation of Abilene
Gold Star Season Underwriters
Abilene Pediatric Dental Association
Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Hardin-Simmons University
John and Rhonda Wright
Season Underwriters
Big Country Eye Center
Prosperity Bank
First Financial Bank
Abilene Children's Medical Association
Foundational Support
Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Dodge Jones Foundation
Greathouse Foundation Shelton Family Foundation
Community Foundation Excelsior Foundation
Gift from the T&T Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund at
the Community Foundation
Future Fund Grant - Support for Music Theatre Production Camp
provided by the Future Fund of the Community Foundation of AbileneA Legacy of Giving
Listed below are those individuals, foundations, businesses, and corpora-
tions that have granted funding or made a contribution to Abilene Perform-
ing Arts Company, Inc. since our establishment. Your generous support has
enabled us to make a tremendous impact in the lives of young people in our
community. To these who have given, we are so very grateful.
$90,000 + The Pelfrey Family Dr. Melinda Hiscock
Dodge Jones Foundation Barber Foundation Representative Bob Hunter
Horn & Wood Enterprises, Inc. Dr. Mark Maberry Lack’s Furniture
$25,000 + Junior League PAVE Mr. and Mrs. Randy Piersall
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Higgins Jeff & Kerry Jeter Dr. and Mrs. James Purpura
Junior League of Abilene Jay’z Recycling - The Hudson Family Dr. and Mrs. Allen Schultz
Bixby Enterprises Big Country Eye Center Weingart Foundation
Community Foundation Muckatira Family Paul and Teri Lovelace
Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Abilene Gives 2019 APAC Contributors Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union
Greathouse Foundation $500 + Mike & Debbie Jeter
The Breedlove Companies Greg & Jennifer Kroeger
$10,000 + The Doshi Family
Tejon Exploration Company Dr. Shannon Cook
Jonathan Sharp Thomas & Charla Presley
Future Fund of Abilene The Janzen Family
John and Rhonda Wright Rick Spalding
JoAnn Thorp The Yost Family
$5,000 + Dr. Sunil Patel Rick & Janet Thomas
Elliott-Hamil The Toro Company Fusion Dance Company 2011-2012
Frazier Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gary Webb The Patel Family
FDLIC Mr. and Mrs. Rick Waldraff Allen and Chris Wilson
Owen Foundation JP Morgan Chase Foundation Michael and Karen Gililland
Shelton Family Foundation Farmer’s Insurance Mike and Sheila Warren
Texas Commission on the Arts Dr. and Mrs. Eric Schackmuth Up to $99
Hardin-Simmons University Paul & Jennifer Ordonio Kevin Carlton
Abilene Pediatric Dental Associates Jackie Love Mrs. Joann Hamil
$2,500 + Don & Susan Frazier Dr. and Mrs. Paul McDonough
Associated Publishing Greg Kroeger M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Spalding
Texas Midwest Eye Center Abilene Gives 2018 APAC Contributors Dr. and Mrs. Paul Thames
Community Assistant Program $250 + Thursday Forum Club
Rotary Club of Abilene Barber Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Pitcher
Bart and Amanda Bourland California Comm. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Nasser
First Financial Bank of Abilene Mr. and Mrs. Don Norris Ken and Dolores Poynor
Abilene Blinds Mr. and Mrs. Jim Snyder Aaron and Marji Winters
Abilene Children’s Medical Association Dr. and Mrs. Brett Teague Michael and Susan Lewis
Premire Women’s Healthcare of Abilene Mrs. Tara Westman Doug and Rene Harrison
Prosperity Bank Merck Partnership for Giving Tony and Jennifer Lowe
Abilene Gives 2020 APAC Contributors Mr. & Mrs. Hyde Keith and Janet White
Abilene Gives 2021 APAC Contributors Abilene Children’s Medical Association Can-Doo Budget Rentals
American State Bank Kids Kampus
$1,000 + The Collums Family
Mrs. Jessica Cullers Dr. & Mrs. Shah
Dyess Spouses Club The Mathur Family
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fergus The Myers Family
Community Connection Hendrick Anesthesia Network
Mark and Barb Stockdale The Shah Family
Layton & Fowler The Carr Family
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Love Stephen and Tonja Lowry
Gwen White Dr. Chris and Rosemary Hollingsworth
Star Family Dodge Dealerships Kayla Copher
Teri Brooks Lovelace DDS, MS, PA $100 + Sheila Scevers
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norris Peggy Beckham Jessica England
Tone Owen Impact Grant Dr. and Mrs. Jay Capra Lynn King
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. White Jeff and Carrie DeVries Cindy Kendrick
Kiwanis Club of Abilene Cary Headstream Della Beasley
Mr. and Mrs. Scott SenterAPAC Senior Recognition
APAC applauds our Seniors for their hard work and perseverance!
We thank you for the talent and joy you have brought to our Company
over the years and wish you a very heartfelt and fond farewell as you leave
us and make your own way in this world. The torch is now passed to you,
it’s your turn to love, encourage, and help lead others in...
Developing the Confidence to Shine!
Bridget Clem is completing her senior year at
Wylie High School.
Bridget has danced at APAC for seven years.
While at Wylie she has served as the Lieutenant
on the Wylie Varsity Belles, has choreographed
and
performed in Wylie Theatre musicals and plays,
volunteered at the Abilene Animal Shelter, and is
a member of the National Honor Society.
Bridget will attend Abilene Christian University
studying Business Administration, and participate
in ACU’s study abroad program.Emma Lowry is a graduating senior from Wylie High School.
Emma has danced with APAC for eight years and has assisted with APAC
summer camps and classes. While at Wylie, she has been involved in
several Wylie Theatre musicals, served as the Wylie Band drum major,
involved in the (PALS) Peer Assistant and Leadership program, and is a
member of the National Honor Society. Emma has also been a bible study
leader at her church.
Emma plans on attending Abilene Christian University in the fall and is
looking forward to all that awaits in her future!Krystal Meazell is graduating from Abilene Cooper High School.
Krystal has been dancing for twelve years and has danced six of those years with
APAC. While at CHS she has been on the Cougarettes dance team, has been a
Cougarettes officer, a member of concert choir, a concert choir
section leader and worked a part-time job.
Krystal will be attending Tyler Junior College continuing with drill team as an Apache
Belle and will follow with a BFA in dance at a school in California..
Graci Melbourne is graduating home-school senior
with two years dual credit.
Graci has been a part of the APAC family
since Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. 2014 camp and
has assisted with classes since the fall of 2014. She
has been in six shows at the Paramount Theatre
including Newsies and Guys and Dolls Jr. and
worked as the assistant manager of concessions at
the Paramount. These past few years Graci has
been a part of the homeschool student council
and won the Gold Key three times for the
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in the Southwest
Region. She also loves playing vigorously with her
dog Lola and her stuffed hamburger. Traveling,
being an author, and starting a comedy theatre
troupe are future dreams!
Graci will begin as a Junior this fall at McMurry University studying Theatre with a minor
in creative writing.Melia Messer is graduating from Wylie High School.
This year has been the first for Melia to be a part of the APAC family and she has
loved it! Since the age of nine she has been involved in theatre appearing in several
productions at the Paramount Theatre. While in school Melia has participated in
(PALS) Peer Assistance and Leadership program and has enjoyed being a
Philharmonic Belle with the Abilene Philharmonic.
Melia plans to attend Baylor University and study theatre.Katie Moore is a graduating home-school senior.
Katie has grown up at APAC! She has been in the APAC family for eleven years
enrolled in dance and musical theatre and has assisted classes and summer camps
as well. Katie has performed in many Paramount Productions, taught and directed
drama classes for homeschool students for three years, studied piano for twelve
years, and taught private piano lessons for four years. During Katie’s homeschool
studies she also volunteered for community service projects with BCHE student
council and taught preschool religious education at Holy Family Catholic Church
Katie will attend Hardin-Simmons University in the fall studying Elementary Ed.
in hopes of being an Elementary Teacher and/or private piano teacher.Maya Muckatira is graduating from Wylie High School.
She has been dancing for ten years with APAC and on occasions has assisted with
classes and camps. While at Wylie she has been a member of the National Honor
Society, Student Council, and Medife. Maya has also studied piano with Mrs. Sherry
Frush, this is her twelfth and final year.
Maya will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall and pursuing
studies in Pre Med..
.
Sidney Terrell is graduating from Jim Ned High School.
Sidney has studied dance for fifteen years and danced seven of those year at
APAC. While at Jim Ned High School she has participated in UIL Journalism, been a
member of the National Honor Society, and Student Council.
Sidney will begin studies in the fall at Tarleton State University studying Pre-Nursing,
with plans to be a Neonatal Nurse.Everly Vaughn is graduating from Abilene High School.
She has been dancing for ten years at APAC. During Everly’s time at AHS she has
been a Varsity Cheerleader, Senior Class Officer, involved in
Crime Stoppers, TAFE and AP classes.
Everly will attend Texas State University or Abilene Christian University studying
Education or Business. She would like to teach dance, be a Kindergarten Teacher,
or a sales manager..
.
Rachel Warren is graduating from Wylie High School.
Rachel has been dancing for twelve years and all of those years have been at
APAC! She has also assisted MANY classes during her time at APAC. While in school
Rachel has been a member of (PALS) Peer Assistance Leadership program, Student
Council as Vice President and Treasurer, and has been a member of the
National Honor Society.
Rachel will attend Texas A&M University in the fall studying Applied Math.2020-2021 APAC Staff & Instructors
ANILA GARIKIPATI ALLRED originally from India, Anila holds a Bachelor of
Physical Therapy from Faridabad Institute of Technology and a Doctor of
Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. She works as a Physical
Therapist at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene where she
is a Therapy Team Lead and Chair of the Stroke Committee. She began
dancing at age seven, learning Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Salsa,
Bollywood Fusion, Goan, and Garba dance forms. While still living in India,
Anila performed in numerous dance productions over the years as well as
taught Zumba. Anila’s family includes her husband, Grayson and fur babies,
Rajah, Rio, Dany, and Beverly. Anila teaches Indian Dance.
PEYTON BOURLAND is a student at Abilene Christian University
pursuing a masters degree in Elementary Education. Peyton was
raised in Abilene and has been dancing since the age of 4. She has
trained at APAC for the last twelve years and is excited to share her
passion for dance with students in the same studio.
Peyton teaches Dance.
RACHEL BROWNING a Fort Worth native, Rachel is a student
at Abilene Christian University majoring in biochemistry. She
began dancing at age three, learning ballet and tap. At age
nine, she began Irish dancing and eventually went on to
compete at regional and North American championships with
the McTeggart school. Rachel continued to study ballet under
Julie Ballew, training in Balanchine style ballet. She also trained
in jazz under Dian Clough West. She is working toward
getting her certification to teach competitive Irish dancers.
Rachel is excited to share her passion teaching, dancing,
performing with other dancers!
Rachel teaches dance.MARY BUTLER is a recent liberal arts graduate of Franciscan
University of Steubenville. She has been a part of the APAC family
since early childhood. Mary spent her youth involved in the classes,
camps, shows, and other opportunities that Abilene has to offer
young artists. She has been a teacher of the arts for years and
greatly enjoys sharing her passion with others. She is thrilled to
continue being a part of the Abilene arts community by
teaching at APAC!
Mary teaches dance.
ASHLEIGH GOFF holds a BFA in Theatre from McMurry University with a
focus in Acting and Directing. From 2010 to 2018, Ashleigh served as the
Founder and Education Director for the Freddyburg Youth Theater, a
children’s theatre program in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Theater
Company. She also taught gymnastic for 11 years. Ashleigh has over 20
years of experience working with children. She is married to McMurry
University Chair and Instructor of Theatre, Kerry Goff. They have two
children, Logan and Emery.
Ashleigh teaches theatre.
TORI GIUSTINIANI has a B.A. in Psychology, a Minor in Music and a
Minor in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She was
raised in Abilene and began dancing at the age of 4. She trained
with Patty Harper Dance Studio and completed intensives with
American Ballet Theater, Texas Ballet Theater, and Ballet Academy
of Texas. Tori is trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical. Tori was a
Cougarette and Drum Major for the Awesome Cooper Band. She
currently works with Betty Hardwick Center, helping children and
adults with Special Needs. She is very excited to bring a refreshing
twist to Tap. Tori’s family is local and vocal and she has two Persian
cats - Grumps and Domino.
Tori teaches Dance.ALLISON HESTER has a B.A. in History with a minor in Curriculum and
Instruction from McMurry University and begins her teaching career at
Abilene High School this year, teaching World History. Allison has
performed in several musical theatre productions at APAC and the
Paramount. She studied dance at Dance Discovery and was a member of
the Chameleon Performing Dance Company. Allison was a 4-year member
of the AHS Gold Rush Drill Team, earning the position of Lieutenant. She
continues to choreograph for local programs and feels blessed that God
has led her back to APAC. Her goal is to promote fellowship and allow
each student to experience the joy of being part of a team while
building confidence and self-esteem. She is trained in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz,
Lyrical, and Modern. Allison has two cats Emma and Oscar.
Allison teaches Dance.
JULIA HOLLINGSWORTH is currently a student at Hardin-Simmons
University. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and
Disorders planning to be a Speech-Language Pathologist, and has a
minor in Theatre. Julia has grown up at APAC and has been involved
in many productions in Abilene. She is honored to be passing on her
passion for performance with her students.
Julia teaches musical theatre and dance.
ROSEMARY HOLLINGSWORTH has a B.M. in Vocal Performance from
DePauw University and a M.M. in Vocal Performance and Opera from
Binghamton University. She performed extensively in lead roles at
Tri-Cities Opera and performed nationally in roles such as Despina in
Cosi Fan Tutte and Adele in Die Fledermaus with The Soo Opera
Theater in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Rosie also has a M.A. in Family
Ministry and Family Psychology. She works as a licensed Professional
Therapist at Long Early Learning Center and maintains a small private
practice serving children, families, and adults. She gets the
opportunity to live her passion every day with her family. Rosie's
family includes her husband, Chris and children, Colin, Julia, and Ryan.
Rosie teaches Ring Around with Rosie.TONJA LOWRY is an Abilene native. She has a B.A. in Dance with
a specialization in Ballet and a B.S. in Elementary Education from
Texas Tech University. During her college career, Tonja was the
recipient of two dance scholarships and was a member of Chi Tau
Epsilon, National Honorary Dance Society. She was a soloist with
the Willis Ballet and taught preschool ballet for three years at the
Conservatory of Classical Ballet in Lubbock. After graduation,
Tonja taught 5th grade reading and language arts at Beltline
Intermediate School in Cedar Hill, Texas. Her family includes her
husband, Stephen and three children, Maddie, Jack, and Emma.
Tonja teaches Dance.
NEECA MARTIN has a B.A. in Business Administration from
Wayland Baptist University. She began dancing at the age of 4 and
has danced with other local companies, APAC, and The Blues, a
nationally ranked dance team in Waco, Texas. Neeca wants to
share her love of dance with her students and feels blessed to be
able to be a part of their journey through APAC. Neeca is trained in
Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Modern/Lyrical. Neeca's family includes
her husband Haven, her sons Jaxon and Caden, her dog Bliss,
and two cats Blaze and Emmy.
Neeca teaches Dance.
MADI MELBOURNE is currently a Theatre BFA major at McMurry
University. She’s been involved in theatre since she was 8, performing
in shows at the Paramount Theater, as well as teaching multiple
acting classes for Abilene’s homeschool community. She’s also been
dancing at APAC for several years, and is thrilled to be giving back to
the company that has given so much to her.
Madi teaches dance.RACHAEL McCORMICK is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University where she
obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Theatre and Sociology
and a Master of Arts in Family Psychology. She has a PhD in Counselor
Education and Supervision from Regent University. Rachael has been an active
member of the Theatre and Dance Community since the age of 3, studying
dance at Etgen Atkinson School of Ballet, Rowlett Dance Academy, London
School of Dance and Tuzors Ballet School. She began participating in theatre
competitions at a young age and performed in numerous shows. While
attending Hardin-Simmons, Rachael danced with the Spurs Dance team and
served as a choreographer for HSU’s SING! for three years. Rachael manages a
private practice in counseling and teaches at Concordia University of Irvine.
Rachael is APAC’s Account Manager.
SUSIE ROCKETT plays second oboe/English horn - Janeen Holmes Gilliam Chair
with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and is oboe faculty at Abilene Christian
University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University. She plays
frequently with the Abilene Philharmonic, and performs on the Leland Musical
Arts Celebration Concert Series in Leland, MI. She is the Concert Series
Coordinator at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX which brings
stellar musicians from around the world to the Big Country. Ms. Rockett
received her degrees in Music Education and Performance from Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, TX and a Master’s in Oboe Performance with distinction
from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA where she studied with
Wayne Rapier. Ms. Rockett has also studied English horn with David Matthews
and Steven Lickman. She is a frequent recitalist, clinician, and maintains an
active teaching schedule, but most of all loves performing chamber music with
her incredibly gifted colleagues – Key City Winds. Susie’s family includes her husband and two daughters who love
the oboe!
Susie teaches Kindermusik.
BARB STOCKDALE hails from Council Bluffs, Iowa where she began her
early dance training with Donna Wood. Later, while attending the
University of Colorado, she trained with Leon de Isla, former principle of
Ballet West, and also danced with the Rocky Mountain Ballet. Through
her years of teaching, she has studied with many outstanding instructors
such as Bobby Burgess, Gus Giordano, Luigi, Roni Mahler, and Steven
Mills. She has taught at studios and Air Force Bases in Iowa, Colorado,
Oklahoma, and Nebraska. During her time in Texas, Barb performed
eleven years with a regional ballet company, and was a contract artist
with Young Audiences of Abilene for six years. Barb's family includes her
husband Mark, children, Chris, Steve, and Meredith, and grandchildren,
Jack, Finn, and Reece.
Barb teaches Dance.KRISTIN WARD has a B.M. in Music Education from Abilene
Christian University and a M.M. in Clarinet
Performance from Michigan State University. She teaches at
ACU as instructor of clarinet, and teaches courses in the areas of
jazz voice, music education, and ear training. Kristin regularly
performs with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra and has also
performed throughout Michigan and Oregon, including the
Grand Rapids, Lansing, West Shore, Midland, and Grande Ronde
Symphony Orchestras. An accomplished jazz vocalist, she per-
formed in the 1997 Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival and was a
participant in the International Association of Jazz
Educators pilot program "Sisters in Jazz." Kristin's family
includes her husband, Steven and children, Joshua and Karissa.
Kristin teaches Kindermusik.
LANIE WESTMAN has a B.M. in Music Education and Vocal
Performance from Hardin-Simmons University. In addition to
teaching at APAC, Lanie has directed music for Jr. musicals at the
Paramount Theatre. She has performed with the Abilene Opera
Association, McMurry Summer Dinner Theatre, ACT Theatre,
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Young Audiences of Abilene, and
Paramount Productions. Lanie has appeared in the Paramount
Theatre's Musical Productions “Swing”, "Smokey Joe's Café", and
was featured as Mother in "Ragtime", and Momma Duck in "Honk".
Lanie's family includes her husband of 28 years, Rob Westman, son
Josh and his wife Allison, son Jess, and fur babies, Pixie, Sweden,
Elsa, Olive, and grand dogs Oakley and Tucker.
Lanie is the Executive Director of APAC.
KAYLA YOUNG has a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Hardin-Simmons
University. Raised in Abilene, Kayla has performed in productions with
APAC, the Paramount, the NCCIL, and McMurry. She also teaches music
at St. Johns Episcopal School and teaches art at the NCCIL. Kayla is
blessed to be home at APAC, encouraging other young artists and
performers to develop the confidence to shine. She has a wonderful
support system and she praises God for her talents and opportunities.
Kayla’s family includes her husband Drew Young.
Kayla teaches Musical Theatre.You can also read
