Proudly Presents....

2021

SPRING RECITAL SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM BEAVERCREEK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Dear Parents, Family members, and Friends;

I would like to express to the STT community of my gratitude and appreciation for all of your cooperation and understanding. This has been a complex year, and we couldn’t have pulled it off without your support and dedication from our families and friends. We are so grateful to our parents for all of the accommodations that were made for this season. Thank you for ALL you do to make Special Touch Talent Dance an AMAZING place to dance. Most importantly, thank you for believing in your child’s dreams and our vision for the studio. We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish together this year. Many Thanks to my staff:

Miss Denise - Thank you for your continued loyalty, love, and friendship over the past 10 years. Your vision, your creativity, and your presence have such an impact on so many students as well as myself. It is truly an honor to have you be such a huge part of STT dance. Congratulations on celebrating 10 years with STT. We are all so blessed to have you in our lives. I am honored to call you my friend and I cherish you. Mr. Will - Thank you for all the hard work that you put in at the studio for all of the students you teach. You share with us your passion for ballet and we are blessed to have such a great ballet teacher. Thank you for always being our protector, you are truly very special. Mr. Kyle - It has been a true honor to watch you grow and share your passion with so many. You are an amazing, kind, talented, and loving teacher. The kids all love you and know you are always there for them. You are an inspiration to everyone. Thank you for all that you do! Miss Kira - Thank you for your continued hard work, drive, and vision that you share with our dancers. The love and dedication you provide to your students show in their performance. You are always willing to go the extra step to help. The kids love you and you have a way of making them feel super special. Thank you for all that you do!

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Miss Stacie – We are blessed beyond measure to have you with us at STT. You are smart, kind, caring, loving, patient, and always supportive to all of us. It is a true honor to create work with you this year. You are a talented teacher who cares about the success of every student. Don't ever stop laughing and smiling as it is contagious to all of us! We love and cherish you. STT is your forever home. Miss Rachel Halasz - It’s such an honor to have you teach at the dance home you grew up in. Your work with all your students is amazing. You go above and beyond to make their classes fun while bringing them challenges to inspire them in class as well as outside of class. I appreciate how you are such a positive teacher but you also let them know your expectations. You are so encouraging to all your students and I have seen the growth and confidence you have given all of them. Much love and appreciation. Miss Emily - Watching you grow from student to teacher has been such a joy in my life. I am so proud of everything you have accomplished. You are such an amazing teacher and all your students love you. You push your students to be the best they can be. You are not only a great teacher you have become such an amazing choreographer and your numbers are truly something creative and special. You are always motivating, inspiring, smiling, and loving. You are a beautiful person inside and out. I love and cherish you always. Miss Rachael Hayes -Thank you for all the love and support you show. It has been an honor to watch you grow up and become such an inspiration to so many. Thank you for the beautiful work you have created and shared with your students. You have always been a beautiful dancer and I am so proud you are continuing to train and educate yourself as a dance major at Wright State University. You bring passion and heart to everything you do. You are such a blessing to me as well as so many others. So proud of all you have accomplished. Much Love always! Miss Katie -Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, caring ways, and talent you have brought to so many. Your leadership, work ethic, and humbleness are respected by your students and your peers. You have touched many hearts (past and present) at the studio. You are such a role model to so many who watch you dance. We can’t wait to have you with us for many years to come. So much love and appreciation for you!!

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My student teacher Jade Griffith - Thank you for all your hard work and the love you have put into all of your classes. You are admired by so many. Your future is so bright. So proud of you. So much love and appreciation. Jill Wagner - You have been on this journey with me from the beginning. Thank you for all that you have done to get us through this bizarre year. You are the E600 that holds us together! I adore our friendship and I am blessed to have you in my life and by my side. Thank you for being my person. Jayanne Frantz and Tracy Babal - Thank you for all that you do for the studio and for me. Thank you for always greeting our students with a beautiful smile and building relationships with them. The studio would not run and be such a positive place without the two of you, I adore both of you and appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. Tracy Babal - Thank you so much for all your hard work on the program and for creating the senior slide show for a lasting beautiful memory for our seniors. Everything you do portrays love. You are truly special to me and so many others. PROP POPS - Many thanks to all of you - Kent, Bob, Kyle, Ryan, Jonathon, Tyler, Brandon, Tom, Michael E., Michael A., and Mark! Our team could not do what we do without all of you. You are all very SPECIAL!!! Mark Waltersheide - a special thank you for being our Tic-Tock the crocodile and keeping us all entertained this season. Peter Pan would not be the same without you. Much appreciation. My family - Kent Durnbaugh, George Lewis, Kolton Durnbaugh, Kyle Durnbaugh, Bradley Schluter, Marilyn and John Durnbaugh, Sandy Rakar, Pat Matlock, Melinda Bossert, Taylor Sturgeon, Erika Chapman, and Philip and Erika Rakar - Thank you for all your love and support throughout this year and always. A special thank you to my parents, George and Joyce Lewis. Thank you for giving me the joy of dance for so many years and always being my biggest supporters. I would not be where I am without having both of you in my life.

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A special thank you to my in-laws John and Marilyn Durnbaugh for all the love, support, and help you give me, Kent, and Kolton. Thank you, (mother) Marilyn, for helping me create the name of my studio. I will cherish this with you always. Love you both so very much. A very special thank you to Mr. Bob Babal - Thank you for everything you do for so many. Thank you for always putting your heart and soul into building our beautiful props. Thank you for always helping to maintain the studio and for always looking out for me, my staff, my students, and my parents. You are such a kind, beautiful person and appreciated by so many. Thank you to all my STT guest choreographers, Mr. Alex Edwards, Miss Susie Payne, Miss Maddie Wagner, and Mr. Robert Pulido. Jim and Sue Jones - Thank you for all that you have done to help me and the studio throughout the years. Your love and support mean so much to me! Thank you for always supporting our dancers! I cherish both of you very much. Thank you to all of my STT parents and dancers for your continued support and encouragement. STT is great because of each one of you!!!

Congratulations to all of 5 and 10 year students! *DENOTES ACHIEVED IN 2020

5 YEAR STUDENTS Bella Batlzell* Addie Dillion* Grace Goerz Anyiah Harris * Briella Hennenman* Charlie Miklasz*

10 YEAR STUDENTS

Lola Miklasz Teagan Reynolds* Mara Rouse Mia Robinson Ella Shay*

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Izzy Altick Lauren Behnken Casey Edsall Alyssa Sibley Emily Wagner

SHOW ONE

(T) represents Team Dance

Award Presentation 1-Peter Pan - (T) -Production Elizabeth Ankney, Laura Ankney, Katie Babal, Anabella Baltzell, Lauren Behnken, Nevaeh Couch, Chelsea Dickey, Kolton Durnbaugh, Casey Edsall, Taylor Emery, Ava Espedal, Sofia Espedal, Haylee Fausey, Gavin Fulton, Grace Goerz, Presley Goodloe, Jade Griffith, Anyiah Harris, Savannah Kerr, Mallory LeBlanc, Anna Long, Kiyrra Rakar, Teagan Reynolds, Mara Rouse, Ambrie Setty, Ella Shay, Alyssa Sibley, Madison Tesmer, Emily Wagner, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright 2-Blame It on the Boogie - Beginner Tap Eowyn Hill, Brooklyn Howard, Amiyah Martinez 3-Dancing Under Red Skies - Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira 4-I Like to Fuss - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Teagan Reynolds 5-Write My Story - (T) Junior Jazz Jade Griffith, Jillian Wright 6-PartyRock Anthem - Beginner Hip Hop Emelyn Bell, Lara DeMedeiros, Lais DeMediros, Addison Dillon, Elise Guy, Amiyah Martinez, Graham McEllroy, Xavier Palomino, Isabella Silva 7-Trying - (T) Teen Contemporary Izzy Altick, Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Zimin Qian, Mara Rouse 8-Gotta Be Me - (T) Junior Jazz Sebastian Wheatcroft

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SHOW ONE — CONTINUE

9-Say What You Need to Say— Teen Lyrical Madison Abrams, Charlea’ Barnes, Maddie Etienne, Amayah Gipson, Grace Goerz, Briella Henneman, Jane McEllroy, Amber Sharp, Jayna Wagner 10-Power - (T) Junior Jazz Izzy Altick, Alyssa Sibley 11-Like Mariah - (T) Teen Jazz Elizabeth Ankney, Lauren Behnken, Nevaeh Couch, Chelsea Dickey, Sofia Espedal, Mallory LeBlanc, Ambrie Setty, Madison Tesmer 12-Lash Out - (T) Teen Jazz Mara Rouse, Emily Wagner 13-Amazing Grace - (T) Senior Lyrical Katie Babal 14-Cover Girl - (T) Junior Jazz Laura Ankney 15-We Rock - Musical Theatre Maddie Etienne, Amayah Gipson, Graham McEllroy, Penelope Morales, Abigail Saylor, Jayna Wagner 16-Mein Herr - (T) Teen Tap

Katie Babal, Lauren Behnken, Nevaeh Couch, Chelsea Dickey, Casey Edsall, Taylor Emery Sofia Espedal, Alyssa Sibley, Aidan Thompson, Emily Wagner, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft 17-We Share Everything - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Anabella Baltzell, Annabella Cox 18-Hit Me with a Hot Note - (T) Teen Musical Theatre Mara Rouse

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SHOW ONE — CONTINUE

19-Sun - (T) Senior Contemporary Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Zimin Qian 20-Nicest Kids in Town - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Laura Ankney, Anabella Baltzell, Annabella Cox, Kolton Durnbaugh, London Evans, Jade Griffith, Anna Long, Ella Shay, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright

SHOW TWO

(T) represents Team Dance

Award Presentation 1- Peter Pan - (T) Production Elizabeth Ankney, Laura Ankney, Katie Babal, Anabella Baltzell, Lauren Behnken, Nevaeh Couch, Chelsea Dickey, Kolton Durnbaugh, Casey Edsall, Taylor Emery, Ava Espedal, Sofia Espedal, Haylee Fausey, Gavin Fulton, Grace Goerz, Presley Goodloe, Jade Griffith, Anyiah Harris, Savannah Kerr, Mallory LeBlanc, Anna Long, Kiyrra Rakar, Teagan Reynolds, Mara Rouse, Ambrie Setty, Ella Shay, Alyssa Sibley, Madison Tesmer, Emily Wagner, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright 2-True, True Friend - Pre-Ballet Harper Dennis, Kaylynn Enjambre, Maya Charlotte Palomino, Aurora Young 3-If You Love Her - Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira 4-She's in Love - (T) Petite Musical Theatre Adelyn Cox, Ava Espedal, Haylee Fausey, Grace Goerz, Aalyiah Harris, Lola Miklasz, Charlie Miklasz, Caroline Powell, Teagan Reynolds 5-Stand Up - Intermediate Hip Hop Gavin Fulton, Constance Heeter, Briella Henneman, Elaina House, Olivia Kenney, Rylie Robertson, Jayna Wagner

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SHOW TWO — CONTINUE

6-Luck Be a Lady - (T) Teen Jazz Emily Wagner 7-Shake Your Groove Thing - Pre-Tap Maya Charlotte Palomino, Arabella Slusser 8-End of the Line - (T) Senior Musical Theatre Katie Babal, Casey Edsall 9-Wild Child - Jazz Lilah Burnett, Rosalie Craves, Ava Jackson, Scarlett Kenney, Amiyah Martinez, Reese St. Martin 10-Wild Things - (T) Teen Tap Parker Redmond 11-The Hunt - (T) Junior Open Izzy Altick, Laura Ankney, Sofia Espedal, Jade Griffith, Ambrie Setty, Alyssa Sibley, Emily Wagner, Sebastian Wheatcroft 12-Moves Like Jagger - Kinder Hop Myla Curry, Lianna Davidson, Harper Dennis, Tucker Dennis, McKynlee Faris-Murphy, Maya Charlotte Palomino, Kiltie Smith 13-How Ya’ Doin? - (T) Junior Tap Ava Espedal, Kiyrra Rakar 14-Roxie - (T) Senior Musical Theatre Katie Babal

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SHOW TWO — CONTINUE

15-Rainbow - Beginner Ballet Lilah Burnett, Elise Guy, Ava Jackson, Scarlett Kenney, Amiyah Martinez, Adalynn Seiber, Adelina Verrillo 16-Stand By Me - (T) Junior Open Emily Wagner, Sebastian Wheatcroft 17-Can't Do it Alone - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Izzy Altick, Alyssa Sibley 18-Fight Song - Pre-Ballet McKynlee Faris-Murphy, Olive Robillard 19-I Love You Very, Very, Very Much - (T) Teen Musical Theatre Kolton Durnbaugh 20-Thunderstruck - (T) Teen Tap Nevaeh Couch, Taylor Emery, Aidan Thompson 21-Smash - (T) Teen Musical Theatre Izzy Altick, Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Mara Rouse, Alyssa Sibley, Emily Wagner 22-Kiki - (T) Junior Jazz Laura Ankney, Bella Baltzell, Bella Cox, Ava Espedal, London Evans, Haylee Fausey, Presley Goodloe, Jade Griffith, Savanna Haislet, Anna Long, Charlie Miklasz, Kiyrra Rakar, Teagan Reynolds, Ella Shay, Bailee Waltersheide, Jillian Wright

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SHOW THREE

(T) represents Team Dance

Award Presentation 1- Nicest Kids in Town - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Laura Ankney, Anabella Baltzell, Annabella Cox, Kolton Durnbaugh, London Evans, Jade Griffith, Anna Long, Ella Shay, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright 2-Hip to Be Square - Intermediate Tap Scarlet Baltzell, Emelyn Bell, Addy Cox, Addie Dillon, Xavier Palomino,

Mauricio

Palomino, Mia Robinson 3-You Say - (T) Teen Lyrical Katie Babal, Nevaeh Couch, Chelsea Dickey, Casey Edsall, Sofia Espedal, Mallory LeBlanc, Mara Rouse, Ambrie Setty, Alyssa Sibley, Madison Tesmer 4-Good to Be Bad - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Kolton Durnbaugh, Gavin Fulton, Abbigail Hutchins, Savannah Kerr 5-An Evening Out - Mini and Petite Ballet Siddalee Allen, Scarlet Baltzell, Emelyn Bell, Addy Cox, Addie Dillon, Aalyiah Harris, Lola Miklasz, Xavier Palomino, Mauricio Palomino, Caroline Powell, Mia Robinson, Leilonie Setty

6-Unconditionally - (T) Teen Contemporary Mallory LeBlanc 7-Speaking French - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Bailee Waltersheide 8-Lovely - (T) Teen Open Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Zimin Qian, Mara Rouse, Alyssa Sibley, Emily Wagner 9-Waitress - (T) Teen Musical Theatre Kolton Durnbaugh, Abbigail Hutchins

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SHOW THREE — CONTINUE

10-Gitchee Gitchee Goo - (T) Mini Jazz Siddalee Allen, Scarlet Baltzell, Emelyn Bell, Xavier Palomino, Leilonie Setty 11-Let’s Get Loud - (T) Junior Jazz Jade Griffith 12-Dancing Under Red Skies -Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira 13-Sharp Dressed Man –Tap Mauricio Palomino 14-Promenade in the Park - Wednesday Ballet Elizabeth Ankney, Laura Ankney, Bella Baltzell, Scarlet Baltzell, Emelyn Bell, Bella Cox, Kolton Durnbaugh, Ava Espedal, London Evans, Haylee Fausey, Grace Goerz, Presley Goodloe, Jade Griffith, Savanna Haislet, Anyiah Harris, Abbigail Hutchins, Anna Long, Graham McEllory, Jane McEllroy, Charlie Miklasz, Penelope Morales, Kiyrra Rakar, Teagan Reynolds, Abigail Saylor, Ella Shay, Jillian Wright 15-Bad Guy - (T) Teen Open Izzy Altick, Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Zimin Qian, Mara Rouse 16-Spirited - (T) Junior Jazz Sebastian Wheatcroft 17-Overthought - (T) Senior Contemporary Zimin Qian 18-Never Alone - (T) Junior Lyrical Kolton Durnbaugh, Ava Espedal, Haylee Fausey, Savanna Haislet, Abbigail Hutchins, Savannah Kerr, Charlotte Powell, Kiyrra Rakar 20- If You Love Her - Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira

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SHOW FOUR Award Presentation

(T) represents Team Dance

1-Stand In the Light - (T) Contemporary Laura Ankney, Bella Baltzell, Nevaeh Couch, London Evans, Presley Goodloe, Jade Griffith, Anyiah Harris, Savannah Kerr, Mallory LeBlanc, Mara Rouse, Ambrie Setty, Ella Shay, Alyssa Sibley, Madison Tesmer, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright 2-Tonight! -Tap Solo Grace Goerz 3-Dancing Under Red Skies - Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira 4-Let's Twist - (T) Petite Tap Addy Cox, Addie Dillon, Lola Miklasz, Mauricio Palomino, Caroline Powell, Mia Robinson 5-I’m A Good Girl - (T) Senior Musical Theatre Olivia Hart 6-Hollywood Wiz - (T) Junior Tap Laura Ankney, Bella Baltzell, Bella Cox, Ava Espedal, Gavin Fulton, Grace Goerz, Jade Griffith, Anyiah Harris, Charlie Miklasz, Kiyrra Rakar 7-Life of the Party - (T) Junior Musical Theatre Presley Goodloe 8-What Have You Done For Me Lately? - (T) Teen Jazz Izzy Altick, Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Zimin Qian, Mara Rouse

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SHOW FOUR— CONTINUE

9-Turn to Stone - (T) Junior Contemporary Laura Ankeny, Lauren Behnken, Sofia Espedal, Jade Griffith, Alyssa Sibley, Emily Wagner, Bailee Waltersheide, Sebastian Wheatcroft, Jillian Wright 10-Wrapped Up - (T) Petite Jazz Addy Cox, Addie Dillon, Aalyiah Harris, Lola Miklasz, Mauricio Palomino, Caroline Powell, Mia Robinson 11-Hold On - (T) Teen - Contemporary Mara Rouse 12-Sand - (T) Teen - Open Sofia Espedal, Ambrie Setty 13-Descent - (T) Junior Open Jade Griffith 14-If You Love Her - Teachers Mr. Kyle and Miss Kira 15-Need the Sun to Break - (T) Teen Contemporary Aidan Thompson 16-Heaven - (T) Senior Contemporary Olivia Hart 17-Giselle - (T) Junior Ballet Bella Baltzell 18-Cool - (T) Teen Open Katie Babal, Casey Edsall, Sofia Espedal, Mallory LeBlanc, Zimin Qian, Mara Rouse, Ambrie Setty, Alyssa Sibley, Aidan Thompson, Emily Wagner

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A SPECIAL WISH TO MY GRADUATING SENIORS,

Olivia Hart & Elizabeth Ankeny The journey between what you once were and whom you are now

becoming is where the dance of life really takes place. It has been an

honor to watch each of you grow up as a person and a dancer. God has truly blessed you with so many gifts; you are smart, talented,

beautiful, and hard-working. You are admired by so many for your caring ways and your loving hearts. Today as you celebrate your

accomplishments, remember that you are an important part of God’s

plan. I am so proud of you and I know your future will be nothing short of spectacular. I love you and cherish both of you always. Happy Dancing & Much Love, Miss Melody

Olivia Hart

Elizabeth Ankney

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We are beyond proud of everything you have done. You have always stayed true to yourself and those you love. Being a Military Brat was never an easy task, but you took each move and grew from it into the lovely person you are today. As this chapter closes, remember all the fond memories you and things dance has taught you! We can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you! Love, Mom, Dad, Keegan

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From a cute little skunk at age 3 to Like Mariah at age 18. You have danced many dances, made many friends, and created memories to cherish forever! We love you and are so proud of the wonderful young lady you have become! “If you get the choice to sit it out or dance? I hope you dance!!” Love, Mom and Dad

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We think you are the Sun and Moon and Stars! We love you so much and are very proud of you! Congratulations on your 10th recital and Good Luck at Nationals! Love You Lots, Mom, Dad, Grams, Pawpaw, Fauntie Linda, Maddie, Kyle, Teenie & Yogi

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Katie, Enjoy every moment you're on stage! Keep doing what you do and keep shining that star! We are so proud of you! We love you so much! Good Luck at Nationals! Love, Mom, Dad and Skyler

Good Luck Aunt Katie!

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Congratulations on 5 years dancing, Mia! We love watching you on stage, you always keep us entertained! Love Mom, Dad, James, Connor and Evan

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Mara, You are so loved for the little girl you were, the special young woman you are now, and the wonderful daughter you've always been. Keep dancing and smiling! Love, Mom, Jason, Papa, Grandma, Grandma Freda, and Grandpa Bob May the force be with you! Love, Dad

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Watching you dance is pure magic. You fill our hearts with such joy. Your growth, love, and dedication amaze us time and time again.

We are SO PROUD of you girls. Always remember to reach for the stars and leave your sparkle wherever you go! We love you to the moon and back! Love, Mommy + Daddy

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Addie, we are so proud of you. You are our shining star. Keeping shining on the stage. Love Mom, Dad, Riley, Bubbie, Opa, Sarah, Blake, Hunter, Evan, Grandma, Papa, Granny

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We are so proud of you Laura Lou! You have done an awesome job with your first solo, Cover Girl! Keep on rocking that stage with your sassy self! We love you so much! Mom and Dad

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Jane and Graham - Although we cannot be there, we know you’ve worked hard and are gonna rock this recital. You’ve got this! ~Nana & Papa Ava and Sofia Espedal - Good luck Ava and Sofia! We’re so proud of all the hard work you both put in this crazy year. Love you! Jade Griffith - Good Luck! We are so proud of you, and we are so proud of you! Jade - Good Luck, Jade! So proud of you! Keep doing what you love no matter what! Love, Aunt Stacie Emelyn Michelle - We can’t wait to watch you sparkle and shine on stage. You’re such a superstar. Get out there and show the world what you’re made of lady. We love you so much! Love always, Mommy & Auteeps Kolton Durnbaugh - We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Keep striving for greatness. We love you, Mom and Dad Briella Henneman - Good Luck today, Briella. We are all so proud of you! Love Mom, Matt, Mimi, Gma Kelly, Gigi, Dad, Makaelyn, Axeton, Papaw Baillee, Laura, Jade, and Halyee - Thank you all for being such great friends. I look forward to dancing with you alll the years ahead - Kolton Abbey - Thank you for being a great duo partner. I have had so much fun dancing with you! Thank you for being my “Waitress” - Kolton Kiyrra - I m so proud of you! You are nothing but sunshine when you dance on the stage! I look forward to many more years of dance with you! Love your cousin, Kolton Mallory - We are so proud of you! You are such a beautiful dancer!! Love, Dad & Mom Mallory - Best Kid in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!! We Love You! Papaw & Mamaw Jillian -I’m so happy we are dance buddies and friends! Good luck at Nationals!! Love, Mallory

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Miss Melody - Thank you for always loving and believing in Mallory and for giving her a dance home where she can be herself! ~The LeBlancs Mr. Kyle -Thank you so much for believing in Mallory and giving her the courage to believe in herself!! The LeBlancs Amayah Gipson - Keep shining bright like the diamond you are! Love, Mommy Miss Jill - Thank you for leading the pack for another year! We appreciate all you do for us! You have saved us many times and for that we are grateful! Your dance family! Scarlet - Thank you for always being my little helper to take temperatures! You show up to work with a great attitude and you take your job seriously! I don't know what I would do without you! - Miss Tracy Laura - Thank you for being an amazing buddy this year! You have made this year more enjoyable! I love you so much! Love, Katie Casey - Happy Recital Day, Casey! Thank you for being such an amazing person and such a light in my life. I'm so thankful for you. I love you so much! Love, Kathy Babal Kiyrra Rakar - Congratulations on an amazing year of dance. We are so proud of you! Love Uncle Kent, Aunt Melody, Kyle, Kolton, and Bradley. Scarlet, Siddalee, Xavier, Lelonie, Emelyn - We are so proud of you all! Thank you for making this year so wonderful and for making Saturday mornings so fun! We have enjoyed watching you all grow and shine on stage! You all are rockstars! Love, Miss Katie &Miss Rachel

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Dear Dancers, The amount of joy, pride, and love that I have for each one of you is unmeasurable! You all were wonderful with the many new procedures we had to make this year! You took on everything like a champ! Everyone was kind and considerate of each other when it came to adjusting to the new dance season! Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off and we made it to the show! I hope you know how much I have enjoyed watching you grow over the year! I hope your passion for dance continues to bring you joy, determination and pride. Please make sure you thank your parents, family and friends who have supported you during this season! Continue to strive to be the best version of yourself! Happy Dancing, Miss Melody

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Stay tuned for the Summer schedule! Registration will open on June 14th. Visit www.specialtouchtalentdance.com or call the studio at 937-567-8890

Thank you all for a successful year! We look forward to many more!

3120 Woodman Drive Kettering, Ohio 45420 937-567-8890 www.specialtouchtalentdance.com Owned and Operated by Miss Melody K. Durnbaugh