1. art and entertainment
2. dance
3. ballet

COMPANY PERFORMANCES
IN MOTION: PACC
We are proud that in our eleventh year our
Company has been invited to perform at the
following venues listed below.
2014-2015 SEASON
October 2014
Swim Across the Sound- Breast Cancer Benefit
December 2014
“A Winter Ballet”
January 2015
Dancefest at the Stamford Palace Theater
February 2015
Youth America Grand Prix
March 2015
Hair of the Dog – Irish Festival @ Quick Center
March 2015
Ideas In Motion - Student Choreography Showcase
March 2015
DRA SUNY Purchase Benefit Concert
April 2015
Steven Merrihew Performing Arts Benefit Concert
May 2015
“A Spring Ballet”
May 25, 2015
Trumbull’s Memorial Day Parade
June 13, 2015
PACC’s Year End Dance Concert
Invitations for additional performances will be
announced as they present themselves.
In Motion received yearly invitations to perform at
Madison Square Garden, XL Center, NY Festival of
Dance, CT Special Olympics and many other
wonderful venues.
ABOUT PACC’S IN MOTION DANCE COMPANY
This pre-professional company was started to
provide performance opportunities for talented and
gifted young dancers. We are very proud of the
accomplishments of our dance ensemble over the past
ten years and look forward to our eleventh season! They
have performed at local community venues and been
invited to dance with professional companies at The
Joyce, City Center Dance, Ailey, NYC Festival of Dance,
Madison Square Garden, DRA Benefits, Solstice In Times
Square and the International Dance Festival-NYC.
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These young dancers have been instructed by
prominent dancers and choreographers from notable
ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop companies. Our
company members take classes from our in-house
faculty, guest faculty and receive Master Classes from
renowned instructors in the field of dance on a monthly
basis. It is our hope that during our eleventh season, we
will perform more frequently and achieve a higher level
of technical and performance excellence. The ensemble
is available for performances, fundraisers and
entertainment. Scholarships are given on both a
financial and talent basis. If you have any questions
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Catherine LaChioma, Executive Director
Nikole LaChioma, Company Director, Artistic Director
Sindy Folgar, Associate Artistic Director
Flavio Salazar, Company Ballet Master
PRE PROFESSIONAL COMPANY
Danielle Altchiler
Olivia Belliveau
Maytal Bowman
Alexa Capuano
Alyssa Dean
Marina DeThomas
Ava Gallo
Elizabeth Greiner
Eva Manley
Olivia Massaro
Ryan Moore
Cadence Neenan
Rachel O’Toole
Jacob Robbins
Deirdre Ronnow
Sophia Wong
Gabi Zarlenga
SENIOR COMPANY
Kendall Brown
Jasmine Bullen
Kiara Christian
Emma Crawford
Camryn Fetzer
Sarah Frank
Nya Gardner
Amanda Gill
Emma Hopkinson
Lia Horyczun
Theo Hurley
Mary Keden
Claire Kopfmann
Rachel Madwed
Vivian Petrecca
Grace Salamon
Colleen Wilson
APPRENTICE COMPANY
Layla Atiles
Callie Conroy
Natalie DeVito
Marlie Forma
Katarina Kendall
Grace Lannigan
Caroline Marchetti
Taylor Martin
Jacqueline Mate
Sophia Molnar
Margaret Murphy
Brenna Petrelli
Alyssa Pietrunti
Kaitlyn Schels
Mia Squeo
Maddie Stites
Olivia Wallon
Vanessa Weiss
IN MOTION
2014-2015
COMPANY INTERNS
Cameron Bell
Rowan Huber
Jason Kelly
David Littlefield
Dominic Pagliaro
Reviews of IN MOTION:
“Mature choreography, formal – yet creative –
compelling to watch.” Martin Wechsler, Director of
Programming for the Joyce Theater, NYC.
“Loved it! Excellent staging, well thought out partnering
– really enjoyed….” Pam Chancey, The Pulse
Jennifer Muller, The Works had this to say about our
dancing: “Very well done – very professional”.
Christopher F. Davis, Producing Director of Dancers
Responding to AIDS recently had the following to say
about In Motion’s performance and Nikole LaChioma’s
choreography, "Paranoiattack is the perfect example of
what Bob Fosse would have done in the year 2006. It is
the exact vocabulary established by Mr. Fosse while still
looking fresh and relevant to today’s taste. I’ve danced
in 7 Broadway shows and have worked with Anne
Reinking, Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, Chris Chadman and
the incomparable Gwen Verdon. I consider this to be
one of the most original pieces based on the Fosse
vocabulary that I have ever seen from a non professional
group."
18 Lindeman Drive
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
(203) 372-ARTS (2787)
www.PACofCT.com
Email: [email protected]
2014-2015
In Motion Dance
Company
In Motion is composed of outstanding
dancers selected from the center's
training program, auditions and
invitation. The aim of this dance
ensemble is to provide opportunity for
these dancers to experience the creative
process of a performing organization
while refining and expanding their
technique and knowledge of the Art of
Dance.
The ensemble seeks to make available to
the community the widest range of quality
dance through lecture-demonstrations,
workshops, and school, community and
professional performances (seasons).
We wish to develop a wide repertoire
based on classical and contemporary
ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop and
world dance, in order to reach everyone.
It is our goal to give each individual a
greater appreciation and understanding of
the Art of Dance.
Catherine LaChioma
Executive Director
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC
18 Lindeman Drive,Trumbull, CT 06611
203-372-ARTS(2787) www.PACofCT.com
Fax: 203-372-2788
Email: [email protected]
SINDY FOLGAR,
Associate Artistic Director
Auditions:
2015 Auditions for In Motion and Scholarships
will be on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Auditions will
be in Ballet and Modern. Please bring ballet and
pointe shoes and proper dance attire; girls must
have their hair pulled securely away from their
face. Company will consist of a maximum of 20
dancers on each Pre Professional, Senior, and
Apprentice Companies. Once May auditions have
passed, all further auditions are made by
appointment only. There is a $10 Audition Fee.
Call for more info.
Scholarships:
All Scholarship Auditions will take place at the
time of company auditions, and may be awarded
on talent and/or a financial need basis. In just ten
years PACC has given $746,658.00 to In Motion,
CORPS, and studio scholarships.
Scholarships Awarded to In Motion Company:
2004-2005 $20,000
2005-2006 $25,000
2006-2007 $39,000
2007-2008 $55,000
2008-2009 $48.000
2009-2010 $103,250
2010-2011 $93,760
2011-2012 $87,900
2012-2013 $59,800
2013-2014 $55,200.
2014-2015 $20,800
You need not be a student of the Performing Arts
Center of Connecticut, LLC to be a company
member of In Motion. The only requirement for
dancers accepted into the company are three (3)
ballet classes (one company and two leveled), one
(1) Modern or Jazz class, one (1) Company
Choreography Session per week, and various
Master Classes. The reason for the required
classes is to build a close rapport between the
dancers in the ensemble and develop a similar
style and way of working. There may be additional
company choreography and repertoire rehearsals
called as needed. Dancers are encouraged not to
miss classes, choreography sessions or
rehearsals, and to learn all repertoires. There will
be a meeting for all company dancers and their
parents to explain ensemble policy, obligations
and fees.
For more information please contact:
Nikole LaChioma, Director of In Motion
Sindy Folgar, Associate Director of In Motion
NIKOLE LACHIOMA, Artistic and Company Director
Nikole LaChioma is a Cum Laude graduate from
Marymount Manhattan College and holds a BFA in Ballet. She
currently hold the positions of Artistic Director of the
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, Artistic Director of In
Motion Dance Company and Founder and Artistic Director of
The Parker Project. In addition, Nikole LaChioma is an ABT ®
Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT ®
Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 5.
Two of her pieces of choreography have been set on
the professional company, Florida Dance Theatre, and she has
had pieces accepted at the International Dance Festival-NYC,
“Dance Under the Stars” professional dance festival in
California, Dancin’ Downtown @ The Joyce, Solstice In Times
Square (BCEFA/DRA) and CT Meets NY Dance Festival. Her
works with The Parker Project have been performed at many
venues in Connecticut and New York.
Ms. LaChioma feels fortunate to have had many
wonderful performance opportunities. Most recently with
BalaSole Dance in NYC, where she received this review from
Dance Europe Magazine: “She’s a personable performer whose
expressions create a connection with the audience….On top of
this acting ability, her clear and easy technique make her a joy
to watch.” Nikole has had the privilege of dancing with Hartford
Ballet under the direction of Kirk Peterson, Raymond Lukens
and Franco DeVita as both their student and as Clara in their
American Nutcracker. Other roles include Snow Queen with
Connecticut Dance Theater, the privilege to dance with Wayne
Sleep and the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain in Kent, in
Scotland at the Aberdeen Youth Festival, with the Scottish
Ballet (Ken Burke) and at His Majesty’s Theater.
Locally she has performed in many musical theater
productions and has served as choreographer for both area
high schools and theater organizations.
Nikole has had the pleasure to study at the
Complexions Summer Choreography Intensive with Desmond
Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, SAB, Boston Ballet, Hartford
Ballet with Raymond Lukens Franco DeVita and Kirk Peterson,
Pedro Ruiz, Katie Langan (Ballet) Beth Goheen (ballet), Karen
Festog (ballet), Denise Vale (Graham), Kristina Berger (Horton),
Max Stone, Jana Hicks, Dominique Kelley (tap and hip hop) and
Manwe Saul-Addison (Hip Hop). Ms. LaChioma has studied
voice with Melissa Hart (Cabaret, Candide), Scott Handley and
Joyce Erick.
Ms. Folgar received her B.F.A. in
Ballet from Marymount
Manhattan College and a B.A.
from The National School of
Dance in Guatemala. Sindy is
an ABT ® Certified Teacher,
who has successfully completed
the ABT ® Teacher Training
Intensive in Primary through
Level 3. She has been dancing for the past sixteen years and
had had many wonderful performance opportunities, including
Nutcracker (Sugar Plum), Swan Lake, Coppelia and Don
Quixote with The National Ballet Company of Guatemala.
Sindy is currently a company member of The Parker
Project and has performed with them both locally and in NYC.
Other dance venues include, Solstice in Times Square: Dancers
at the Crossroads, Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA), Aaron
Davis Hall Concert, SUNY Purchase Concerts , Lincoln Center.
Sindy has studied with Ballet Hispanico, The
National School of Dance (Guatemala), National Ballet
Company of Guatemala, Regional Center for the Arts,
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut. Ms. Folgar has taken
class and studied with the following: Pedro Ruiz, Katie Langan,
Pascal Benichou, Denise Vale, Kristina Berger, Demsond
Richardson, Larry Keigwin, Dominique Kelley and Manwe.
Currently she is attending Marymount Manhattan College in
New York City double majoring in a B.F.A. in dance and physical
therapy. Ms. Folgar has taught ballet at the Performing Arts
Center of Connecticut since 2007.
FLAVIO SALAZAR,
Company Ballet Master
Mr. Salazar is a native of Colombia,
where he began his dance studies
at the Instituto Colombiano de
Ballet (Incolballet). He joined Ballet
de Cali in 1985 and joined the
faculty of Incolballet, having been
certified by the National Ballet of
Cuba to teach its methodology and
pedagogy in ballet technique. In
1990 he studied at the Houston Ballet Academy on scholarship
and joined Ballet Arizona in 1992. In 1993 Mr. Salazar joined
the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). During his thirteen years
with ABT, Mr. Salazar danced nearly every ballet in ABT's
repertoire before retiring from the company in July of 2006. Mr.
Salazar's is an ABT Certified Teacher and completed the ABT
Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 of the
ABT National training Curriculum, and is certified in
Methodology and Pedagogy in Ballet advised by the National
Ballet of Cuba. He has taught company class for the Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theatre, ABT II, Cedar Lake Contemporary
Ballet, Ballet Tech, and Ballet Hispanico. He has taught at
ABT’s Summer Intensive, The Ailey School, Steps on Broadway
and Adelphi University among others. Mr. Salazar has taught in
North America, Peru, Amsterdam and the Philippines. He has
taught classes at ABT II, the ABT Summer Intensive, the Alvin
Ailey Dance Theatre, the Ailey School, Cedar Lake
Contemporary Ballet, Ballet Tech, the School at Steps, Ballet
Hispanico, YAGP, Adelphi University and Marymount Collages.
In February 2012 Mr. Salazar was an Assistant Instructor for
the ABT National Training Curriculum, Primary through Level 3
session, in Lima, Peru. The Performing Arts Center of
Connecticut is honored to have Mr. Salazar on faculty for the
coming 2014-2015 dance year.