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NHAN HO PROJECT
SACRAMENTO DA
NCE COMPANY

Season 2023
presents
'ON THE CUSP'

WELCOME

"Welcome to "On The Cusp!"

Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Samantha Chizek of the Nhan Ho Project Sacramento Dance Company, our talented company promises to inspire and awe with our mesmerizing choreographies.

Be the first to witness the brilliance of Executive Director Nhan Ho and guest choreographer Marquez Johnson as they weave a tapestry of movement, emotion, and artistry. This performance is the culmination of months of dedication and creativity.

Your presence in the audience adds magic to this moment, and we are grateful for your support in celebrating the power of dance.

Prepare to be moved and uplifted!

Thank you for purchasing the tickets and being part of our unforgettable celebration of the human spirit."

- SAMANTHA CHIZEK

MEET THE DANCERS

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PROGRAM

Whispering Loudly

Choreography:

Nhan Ho

Performers:

Full Company

Music:

Ceeys, Peter Gregson, Gabriel Prokofiev​

Rewrite

Choreography:

Nhan Ho

Performer: 

Lizzy Dyer

Music:

Michael Wall

Starting A Fire

Choreography:

Lizzy Dyer

Performers: 

Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Rhia Guadalupe, Amy Mathews, Kiara Patton, Jenny Thach

Music:

Starting a Fire by Kin Palo

An Inflorescence

Choreography:

Emily Hubler

Performers:

Samantha Chizek, Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Lizzy Dyer, Rhia Guadalupe, Amy Mathews, Kiara Patton, Marco Ruivivar, Jenny Thach

Music:

Limestone & Felt by I Giardini, Caroline Shaw

Golden Hour

Choreography:

Rhia Guadalupe

Performers:

Samantha Chizek, Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Lizzy Dyer, Amy Mathews, Kiara Patton, Marco Ruivivar, Jenny Thach

Music:

golden hour by JVKE

INTERMISSION

Star Walkin'

Choreography:

Marco Ruivivar

Performers:

Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Lizzy Dyer, Rhia Guadalupe, Emily Hubler, Amy Mathews, Kiara Patton, Marco Ruivivar, Jenny Thach

Music:

Star Walkin’ by Lil Nas X

Lightning

Choreography:

Samantha Chizek

Performer:

Samantha Chizek

Music:

Lightning by Hayden Calnin

Rippling Sands

Choreography:

Samantha Chizek

Performers:

Samantha Chizek, Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Kiara Patton, Jenny Thach

Music:

Ripples in the Sand by Hans Zimmer from the Dune Soundtrack

Two Leaves

Choreography:

Samantha Chizek

Performers:

Emily Hubler, Amy Mathews

Music:

The Wind Forest by Joe Hisaishi

Mantra

Choreography:

Marquez Johnson

Performers:

Samantha Chizek, Abby Clark, Katelyn Counts, Amy Mathews, Kiara Patton, Jenny Thach

Music:

Bad Karma by Axel Thesleff

Riverside

Choreography:

Samantha Chizek

Performers:

Full Company

Music:

Riverside by James Spaite and SAVS, Origins by Dan Gibson

THANK YOU

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the tremendous support we received for our recent performance of 'On The Cusp.' This journey would not have been possible without each and every one of you, and we want to express our heartfelt thanks. 

First and foremost, a big shoutout to the NCDC for generously providing the theater for our annual performance. Your unwavering support for the arts is truly appreciated.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to several individuals and groups who played pivotal roles in making 'On The Cusp' a success:

Donors: Your financial contributions enabled us to bring our artistic vision to life, and we are immensely grateful for your belief in our work.

Volunteers: Your dedication and hard work behind the scenes did not go unnoticed. Thank you for your time and effort in making this performance possible.

Administrative Teams: Your tireless efforts in planning and coordination ensured the smooth execution of our production. Your commitment to our mission is commendable.

Colby Barrett: Thank you for capturing the essence of our promo video and performance through videography. Your skill and talent added depth to our production.

Jacob Martinez and Anita Scharf: Your photography skills immortalized the moments of 'On The Cusp.' Your beautiful images will serve as cherished memories for years to come.

Rich Kirlin: Your technical support was invaluable. Your expertise ensured that our performance ran flawlessly.

Step I Dance & Fitness: We are grateful for your continuous support in providing us with rehearsal space. Your generosity has been instrumental in our creative process.

To anyone we may have inadvertently missed, please accept our apologies, and know that your contributions have not gone unnoticed.

It is because of each and every one of you that the Nhan Ho Project can continue to thrive and bring art to the Sacramento and beyond dance communities. Your support fuels our passion, and we look forward to continuing this artistic journey together.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Sincerely,

NHAN HO PROJECT

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