gifts of christmas Performers
2022 Line Up
Performers
Andrea Fannin
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Andrea is a dance teacher with Dance to Evolve, where she teaches dance classes to children all over San Diego. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Andrea has a BA in Dance and a BA in Music from Winthrop University in South Carolina. Since relocating to San Diego in 2014, Andrea has trained in modern dance with San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance, and Disco Riot. She was a member of Bite Dance Company and Kruciaal Element prior to the pandemic, training in contemporary & hip hop.
Ballet Folklorico of Lincoln High School
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Presented by Thelma Gomez
Dancers (Andrea, Angie, Hayley, Jessica, Jovanna and Sherika) have come together for a 7 session intensive to train and showcase an inspirational set.
Dynamite Doll
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A vibrant singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. Sharing #Love #Joy and #Freedom!
The Dancehouse Youth Hip Hop Classes
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Dancers ages 6-9 and 9-11 will showcase their love of dance and hip hop music in these two short performances.
House of Psyche
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A company of collaborative dance artists who draw from many artistic genres in order to create magical, spirit-inspired works. We are trained in multiple styles of dance, and come from a diversity of backgrounds, and we have come together in our belief that dance is a sacred expression.
Irôko SD Franchise
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Founded in 2018 and directed by two-time world champions, Ernesto Bulnes and Denisse Cambria. Irôko San Diego Franchise has been under the direction of Priscilla Barney for the last two years & is excited to continue growing the Iroko SD family for a third season beginning this coming Spring 2023. For more information on team auditions, classes, workshops, & performances follow the team page on Instagram @irokosdfranchise.
Junkyard Dance Crew
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www.facebook.com/TheJunkyardDanceCrew
" We are Inspiration
We are Motivation
We are The Junkyard Dance Crew"
Kathy Villalobos
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Kathy Villalobos, Angel's Mom and director of "The Gift of Dance Company and School"
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
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The Malone Academy of Irish Dance; a proud member of the San Diego Irish community. We offer classes for children through adults at all levels (beginner through open championship). At the Malone Academy, we strive for well rounded dance training and are currently in residence at The Dancehouse. Along with dance classes, our academy students participate in competitions and performances. Many of our dancers have traveled nationally and internationally to compete!
Michael Birmingham
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Michael Birmingham is a wellness facilitator and musician. He has been playing guitar since he was 13 and also spent many years studying voice, poetry drums, and other instrumentation. Michael fuses instrumentation and genres to create a soulful style that is uniquely his own.
Tane Ward
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Tane Ward is a multidisciplinary artist and author who writes poetry, nonfiction and fiction focused on mythology, mysticism, social justice and indigenous knowledge. His first book The Maze of Creation: An Alchemist's Guide to the Center was published in 2019 on Little Crow Press. He earned his PhD in Anthropology in 2014 from the University of Texas. Tane plays music and works as an equity consultant in Austin, Texas.
Early Arrival is suggested*
show moments
Dynamite Doll
Kathy Villalobos
Dynamite Doll
IG: @thedynamitedoll
Caleb Thomas
Kathy Villalobos
Dynamite Doll
IG: @caleb.thomas
Kathy Villalobos
Kathy Villalobos
Kathy Villalobos
Gift of Dance School & Company
Barbara Claribel
Kathy Villalobos
Kathy Villalobos
IG: @babi.claribel
Andrea Fannin
The Dancehouse Youth
The Dancehouse Youth
FB: andrea.fannin.bingham
The Dancehouse Youth
The Dancehouse Youth
The Dancehouse Youth
Beginning Hip Hop (9-11)
Irôko SD Franchise
The Dancehouse Youth
Junkyard Dance Crew
IG: ikokosdfranchise
Junkyard Dance Crew
The Dancehouse Youth
Junkyard Dance Crew
IG: @junkyarddancecrew
The Dancehouse Youth
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Beginning Hip Hop (6-8)
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
IG: @malone_academy
Michael Birmingham
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Michael Birmingham
IG: @eatplayloveenergyhealing
Tane Ward
Malone Academy of Irish Dance
Michael Birmingham
IG: @earthtotane
Thelma Gomez
Director of Lincoln High Folklorico