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Shawn Welling’s Planet Funk Electric Light Circus Choreographers: Tesia Truitt (Principle Chor.), Shawn Welling (Producer & Chor.) Joel, Mario & Di Zhang (Assistant Chor.) Dancers: Shawn Welling, Tesia Truitt, Amanda Scogins, Lindsay Slott, Lenton Alllen, Liz Hewitt, Genesa Miller, Shatasha Davis, Elissa Wilke, Mario Jamarillo, Oiver Osuna, Jordan Koler, Andrew Green, Di Zhang, Cara Guy, Joel Martinez Music: Electric Light Circus Soundtrack produced and written by Shawn Welling Impact Award |
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Easy Credit Dance Theater The Marionette Choreographer: Richie Hubscher Dancers: Richard Hubscher & Lauren Bridges Rock Music: Freddie Barette, Matt Frey, D. Rock, Jonny Striker Orchestral Music: “The Marionette” by Two Star Symphony & Orchestra Two Star Symphony: Chenoa Mauthner(violin), Debra Brown(violin), Jo BIrd(viola), and Margeret Lejeune(cello). Two Star Symphony Orchesrta: John Duboise(clarinet), Kirk Suddreath (percussion) Geoffery Muller(banjo), and Cathy Power(marimba) |
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Urban Indian Beat In the Mix Choreographer: Anjaly Thakkar Dancers: Sumita Chunchu, Andrea Hubert-Villatoro, Neel Shah, Seetal Parikh |
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Urban Souls Dance Company The “N” Word Choreographers and Dancers: Harrison Guy & Walter Hull Best Artistic Achievement |
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Dance of Asian America A Love Before Time Choreographer and Soloist: Janie Yao Music: “A Love Before Time” by Coco Lee |
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Psophonia Dance Company Correspondence An excerpt from God’s Hands Choreographer: Sophia L. Torres Dancers: Scarlett Barnes, Jessica Herzogenrath, & Jeanna Vance or Sophia L. Torres |
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Exclamation Dance Company Rhythmical Soulstice Choreographer: Kenneth Epting Dancers: Lesa Fontenot, Ashley Garcia-Rameau, Audrea Holmes, Laura Keenan, Gina Lewis , Lindsey Marchand, Brandee Price |
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Bay Area/Houston Ballet & Theatre Eyes Wide Shut Choreographer: Amber Thornton Dancers: Amnih Abotteen, Margaret Jarboe, Amber Thornton Jessica Freed, Brandon Fried, Christina Human Maggie Griffith, Devin Jaet, Samantha Laughbaum Understudies: Jessica Freed, Brandon Fried, Devin Jaet Choreographer’s Assistant Brandon Fried Costume Design: Candis Cannon Drop Artwork: Brenda Henning Stunt Coach: Kye Make-up designer: Katie Vernon Technical manager: Curt Tallman |
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Tartanic and Samudra Fusion Dance Company Sati Director: Adrian Walter Dancers: Reetu Jain (soloist), Nehal Sanghavi, G. Chatha Bagpipes: Richard Kean Percussion: Adrian Walter Bellows: Christopher Easterling, Joshua Easterling |
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Sabor Mexico La Morena State of Veracruz Choreographer: Patricia Astorga Dancers: Patricia Astorga and Adriana Figueroa |
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Houston Hepcats Gangbusters and Lady Be Good Choreographer: Jason Esparza, Austin Dryer, Alex Dryer Dancers: Meghan Carey, Ben and Michaela Goins, Ryan Stohl, Dori Lampinski, Freddie Dickinson, Kristina Butler, Terry Hurley, Van Ngo, Jason Esparza |
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Ocular Expressions Urban Landscapes Choreographers: David Bolzman and Monica Hand Dancers: Jennifer Drushel, Gabby Gonzalez, Krystal Grimmer, Monica Hand, Cynthia Plumlee, Derni Ruiz, Kelly Sulak |
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Solange Modern Egyptian Pop Choreographer: Shakira Massood-Ali Dancers: Jenna Ali, Hasna Maleek-Ali, Kasia Ali, Alexis, Dalena Asta, Rawiyah Sheherazade, Soraya, Jamila Zakeer, Khala Nisaa Ali, Mahsati Ali, Iris Ali, Aysel |
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Barbara King’s Dance Company A Phantom Love Choreographer: Barbara A. King Names of Dancers: (Ballroom) Mayela Arends, Rebecca Avila, Oksana Chernyuk, Yuir Kutsmida, Ryan Lewis, Katerina Longoria, Carlos Solis, (Hip Hop) Wilson Barker, Amanda Stephens, Tiffany Wallace, Marcus Williams, (Breakdancer) Jose Arrendondo Most Creative Concept |
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Wyld Styl Don’t Stop the Beat Choreographer: Gary Connor Dancers: Brooke Atkinson, Kyle Barnhart, Vanessa Casteneda, Brittany Gamel, Heather Humble, Phillip Le, Mellisa Mason, Lauren Miller, Duy Nguyen, Sara Smith, Kelsey Sutherland, Tristin Sylvester, Brandon Washington, J.J. Weick, fet. Funk’ D Up Audience Pick Award |
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Dance Force Productions Triple Threat  Choreographer: Robin Carlson, Samuel Alix, Dori Santos, and Jene' Walker Dancers: Robin Carlson, Samuel Alix, Dori Santos, Jerry Foote, Carrie McAngus, David Sanchez, Shana Hoglund, Kimberly Corbett, Amanda Gamel, Chris Crockett, Silas LaToison, Cortney Coleman, Audi Resendez, Thomas Bridges, Michelle Warren, Josh Piper Dance Houston Award |
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Uptown Productions, Inc. The Art of Survival Dancers/Competitors: Paul Boulon, Beri Brown, Denise Williamson, Tina Felkai, Abraham Garcia, Kelly Gwyn, Julia Hester, Traci Hines, Stephanie Linhart, Andrea O’Dowd, Martha Perdomo, Jerry Lee Randall, Sara Smith, Juan Torres Host: Justin Smith Choreographer: Alex and Victoria Arizpe Set Design: Rianna Canetti-Rios Best Dance Theater |