ZION DANCE PROJECT PRESENTS
SUMMER SERIES
CONCERT
"Honoring God Through the Voices of the Nations" Featuring the 2022-2023 Summer Series Artists
EVERY NATION, EVERY TRIBE
Choreographed by Kaylan Alday, Abigail Hardy & Vincent Hardy
Rehearsal Assistant, Gabriel Fransisco Richardson
Performed by the 2023 Intro Track
"Sing Hallelujah" by Micah Stampley
Revelation 7:9
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes, peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the lamp, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God..."'
ILLUMINATED BRIDE - For the Philippines
Choreographed by Elijah Richardson
Performed by Lyvia Baldner, McKenna Brooks, Yeltsin Canini, Sem Houmes, Courtney Jefferies, Hannah Kabler, Elyanna Kim, Izzy Lee, Moriah Marks, James Murray, Jaeda Swindell,
Camille DC Sutton and Bess Trew
“brot” by Ólafur Arnauds; “Pandanggo Sa Ilaw” Arr. by Paul Adrian Moldez; “Pandanggo Sa Ilaw” by Bayanihan Philippines Dance Company
This piece focuses on the radiant marital covenant of the bride with Jesus Christ as expressed through the traditional Filipino candle dance, “pandanggo sa Ilaw,” translated to fandango with lights. As we present ourselves as the bride of Christ, without spot or blemish, we communally gather to pass down and celebrate our testimonies of pure love through generations.
(Revelations 19:7-8; Ephesians 5:16-18, Songs of Solomon 2)
EL TODOPODEROSO, UNA ORACION POR CUBA -
For Cuba
Choreographed by Kevyn Butler
Performed by Brianna Arrowood, McKenna Brooks, Kevin Dakake, Diné Davis, Adrianna Helm, Jillian Hogan, Julianna Pankau, Sherah Shipman, Elianna Simmons, Ali Underwood and
Melissa Wierman
El Todopoderoso by Héctor Lavoe; Meet Me at Lezley's by Palms Down, Inc.; Mis expresiones de una Rumba by Meku and Micah
This work is dedicated as a prayer for the celebration and liberation of the Cuban people and culture. A Proclamation of the Almighty God over Cuba in spirit!
CLOSE THE SKY, OPEN THE HEAVENS - For Ukraine
Choreographed by Abigail Hardy
Performed by Victoria Amato, Carli Bullis, Gloria Burgdorf, Anissa Davis, Uma Georgeton, Grace Gimotty, Colin Gross, Claire Hodges, Abigail McNulty, Julia Myers, Abigail Pontius, Gabriel Fransisco Richardson and Kevin Vogel
“Play Sopilka, Play!” by Suzirya Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
“Hey, plyve kacha” Ukrainan folk song, arr. Pikkardiyska Tertsiya, V. Yakymets“Praise God’s Name” by Suzirya Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
May God be your sustaining power in joy and in sorrow. We pray that every son, daughter, mother, father, widow, and orphan would receive divine miracles of provision.
May your vessels be full!!!!
2 Kings 4
ROKED - For India
Choreographed by Audra Wilson
Performed by Brianna Arrowood, Eisley Babb, Maia Bedford, Ariell Granger, Goldie Mims, Julianne Pankau, Amanda Pretorius, Liv Sampson, Kiana Sanderson, Stephany Santiago, Sophia Solecki, Fatih von Atzigen, Heather Wolle and Bria Yates
"Eloah" and "Roked" by Shye Ben Tzur, Johnny Greenwood, and the Rajasthan Express
A declaration of praise in the midst of the desert. Let the dance of Miriam be released!
MORE THAN A PORCECLAIN DOLL
Choreographed by Abigail Hardy
Performed by Kayla Fessler, Ellia Germaine, Rebecca Hunter, Courtney Jefferies, Elyanna Kim, Abigail Robertson, Victoria Trimble and Bess Trew
Waltzes in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 65: II. Temop giusto by Frédéric Chopin and Scipio Dujovne, Miguel Surfeur; Piano Sonata No 14 in C- Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight Sonota”: III. Presto agitato by Ludwing Van Beethoven, Brooklyn Classical and Marnie Laird
As artists, our desire for perfection is on constant display in our attempts to achieve excellence in our craft. The breaking point of many is at the intersection of isolation and community. We must be seen and known in the imperfections to press through into freedom.
10 Minute Intermission
EL AMOR, LA PASIÓN - For Spain
Choreographed by Vincent Hardy
Performed by Kevin Dakake, Ann Sterling Dale, Kayla Fessler, Ellie Germaine, Gavin Haas, Jillian Hogan, Rebecca Hunter, Daniel Lim, Elijah Richardson, Abigail Robertson, and Victoria Trimble
"Who will lend me a ladder to climb the wood to remove the nails from Jesus of Nazareth?"
May you feel the relentless, passionate pursuit of Jesus for His Bride.
HADASSAH - For Ethiopia
Choreographed by Camille DC Sutton
Performed by Yeltsin Canini, Jahireh Chevalier, Ashleigh Christain, Mia Concepcion, Linda Farley, Kayla Fessler, Courtney Jefferies, Faith Lane, James Murray, Lacey Pailes, Abigail Pontius, Bess Trew and Polly Yellak
B’Yerusalem (In Jerusalem) by Beta Avraham "Kechene" Community & Demeke ben Engda, Tezeta (Nostalgia) by Mulatu Astatke, Yehar Shereret by Mesele Asmamaw, The Last Push by James Newton Howard, Ethiopiaye by Rahel Getu
During the reign of King Ahasuerus’s Persian empire, spanning from India to Ethiopia, a story unfolds. Amidst a critical juncture, a young Jewish girl named Haddasah (Esther) rises to prominence as the newly crowned Queen. Unsummoned and under threat of death, she pleads for her people facing imminent danger of annihilation. Who could’ve predicted this young girl’s position to champion her people “for such a time as this"? - Esther 4:12
RETURN OF HWARANG: THE FLOWERING KNIGHT - For South Korea
Choreographed by Daniel Lim
Performed by Maia Bedford, Emma Browning, Sophia Crowe, Tilley Davis, Angelina Fernandez, Ellie Germaine, Grace Gimotty, Gavin Haas, Calire Hasty, Emma Hughes, Lauren Lawshe, Abigail Robertson, Elianna Simmons, Jazmyne Stickles and Linsey Wilson
"Korean folk music" by Seoul Music Ensemble
"Ganggangsullae" by 어린이를 위한 국악 동영상
"Rage and Furious" by Hwimori
"Intercession. Repentance. Consecration. Devotion.
This is how we war."
CHILD OF PROMISE - For Iceland
Choreographed by Lisa Broere
Performed by Victoria Amato, Emma Browning,
Gloria Burgdorf, Kiersten Fessler, Uma Georgeton,
Ashlee Houghton, Annika Kroeker, Natashia Moten,
Lacey Pailes, Kate Reese, Rebecca Richardson,
Liv Sampson, Heather Wolle and Bria Yates
‘Kulning’ by Maria Hulthén Birkeland /
‘Á Sprengisandi’ by Magnús Pór Sigmundsson / ‘Eilift Lifid Er Aeskiligt’ by Asgeir Asgeirsson, Sigríôur Thorlacius, Plovdiv female choir
Promises received, awaited, doubted. Promises wrestled with, fought for, surrendered. Promises fulfilled. Like Abraham & Sarah waiting for their Isaac, whether you are waiting for a child or another promise, may you be touched by the God of Hope.
REMEMBER EDEN
Choreographed by Vincent Hardy
Performed by Brianna Arrowood, Kevin Dakake,
Cayce Diggs, Jillian Hogan, Ashlee Houghton, Sem Houmes, Elijah Richardson, Kiana Sanderson, Sherah Shipman, Victoria Trimble and Faith von Atziger
"Don't Forget" by Vincent Hardy and Kaleb Moten
10 Minute Intermission
WE ARE ON THE LORD'S SIDE - For USA
Choreographed by Kaylan Alday
Rehearsal Assistant, Gabriel Fransisco Richardson
Performed by Cianna Aguglia, Avery Arnett, Eisley Babb, Zoe Canty, Ashleigh Christain, Dine Davis, Juli Doolittle, Linda Farley, Ashlee Houghton, Aly Ko, Izzy Lee, Shekinah Lynette,
Natashia Moten, Abigail Perez, Maddie Selby, Sherah Shipman, Chelsea Tielman, Beloved Townsend, Melissa Wierman and
Linsey Wilson
"Aqui Se Baila - Afro Latin Mix" by Mijangos
"One Nation Under God, Indivisible"
Prophets, it's time to come out of hiding!
Release the spirit of Elijah and Jehu - Rise up in this generation and declare the Day of the Lord!
ISAIAH 19 - For Egypt
Choreographed by Emily Hulstein
Performed by Abby Barber, Jahireh Chevalier, Sophia Clauson, Jada Corell, Sophia Crowe, Grace Flint, Claire Hasty,
Emma Hughes, Marissa Lartigue, Carley Scholz, Glendy Shull, Abby Stanley, Genevieve van Coller and Alyssa Zamora
Fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 19. Egypt will be God’s people! Every false idol and pagan god will tremble before the name of Jesus. God can and will redeem those who have wondered far off.
AVODAH - For Israel
Choreographed by Gabriel Speiller
Performed by Carli Bullis, Anissa Davis, Gavin Haas,
Claire Hodges, Sem Houmes, Hannah Kabler, Aly Ko, Faith Lane, Daniel Lim, Abigail McNulty, Goldie Mims, Amanda Pretorius, Kianna Sanderson, Maddie Selby, Mackenzie Sheehy,
Jazmyne Stickles, Jaeda Swindell, Avery Taylor and
Genevieve van Coller
Avodah (עֲבוֹדָה): Work, Worship, Service
Leviticus 16, Hebrews 4:14-16
I SPEAK JESUS
Choreographed by Vicnent Hardy, Abigail Hardy and Kaylan Alday
Performed by Avery Arnett, Abby Barber, Zoe Canty, Sophia Clauson, Jada Corell, Dine Davis, Juli Doolittle, Grace Flint, Ariell Granger, Colin Gross, Adrianna Helm, Annika Kroeker, Marissa Lartigue, Izzy Lee, Shekinah Lynette, Julia Myers, Abigail Perez, Mackenzie Sheehy, Carley Sholz, Glendy Shull, Sophia Solecki, Abby Stanley, Avery Taylor, Ali Underwood, Kevin Vogel and Alyssa Zamora
A Declaration over Gen Z!
Gen Z will be FREE!
FOR THE TRIBES WE DID NOT SEE
Choreographed by Vincent Hardy
Performed by Cianna Aguglia, Lyvia Baldner, Yeltsin Canini, Tilley Davis, Colin Gross, Emily Hulstein, Lauren Lawshe, Moriah Marks, James Murray, Gabriel Richardson, Stephany Santiago, Chelsea Tielman, Beloved Townsend, Kevin Vogel,
Faith von Atzigen, Linsey Wilson and Polly Yellak