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Seacoast Stilettos

09.12.24

live show

virtual program

Seacoast Mission Statement & Beliefs:

Seacoast Stilettos is a mission-driven dance studio that holds space for all bodies at all levels to experience empowerment through movement in community.

At Seacoast Stilettos, We Believe:

There is room for everyone on the dance floor

You should be celebrated not despite your differences, but because of them.

This includes your size, shape, age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, level of training & experience, etc.

There’s no room for bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, or slut shaming on the dance floor

Every body is a dancer’s body

Movement Heals

The inner work is just as important as the work you’re putting in on the dance floor (and you don’t have to be in it alone)

Bodies are meant to jiggle

It’s not a f*ck up, it’s your solo

Growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones

Comparison is a trap that disempowers us all

“Wellness” looks different for everyone

Meet the owner, director & choreographer: Emily Chandra

Emily chandra is the founder of seacoast stilettos,her inclusive movement focused on helping people reclaim their power through dance. With her signature Seacoast Stilettos dance classes, Emily serves empowerment and community along with hype at her home studio in Peabody, Massachusetts, as well as studios, nightclubs, and other locales across New england.

Thousands of people leave Seacoast Stilettos feeling sexy, confident, and magnetic — often for the first time in their lives. No matter the venue, students take a newfound sense of self-love and support with them, and that radiates into the rest of their lives.

Emily has a BA in dance from Dean College and studied under the Ailey School in New York City. She has danced & performed professionally in New York and Boston in modern, jazz, contemporary, heels dance and more. Emily is also a trauma informed, E-YRT and has led yoga retreats & movement workshops globally. Her work has been featured through Big Night Entertainment Group and on NBC Boston and in 2024, was awarded best dance studio by boston business women- the largest women’s network in new england.

Natasha Toomey

Natasha is an incoming senior triple major in Dance, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UMass Amherst. During the semester, Natasha teaches heels classes that are open to all levels of dancers. Outside of UMass, she teaches heels weekly at Seacoast Stilettos. Additionally, Natasha has taught in Boston and Honolulu. She has been fortunate enough to train in a multititude of spaces with artists such as Aisha Francis, Brynn Samms, Tom Vacanti, Dana Foglia, José Tena, Duane Lee Holland Jr, & Dana Shermister.

Natasha's research contributions to the field of dance include exploration of Asian American women's identities and the hypersexualization and hyperfetishization that society has placed on Asian women. Through heels, Natasha hopes to reclaim her sensuality and disrupt the ‘morally sound’ expectations. Natasha's classes are focused on each individual's journey with sensuality. Her pedagogy emphasizes that sexy looks and feels different to everyone. She wants her students to walk away from class with a deeper understanding of what sexy means for them. Her classes have foundational technique for all levels of dancers. To her, the style of heels is so much more than what shoes you're wearing. Heels is a feeling of empowerment and a form of resistance.

Meet the choreographers:

Richard XO

Richardxo is a self taught artist who started his dance journey/career in early 2020 on TikTok and hasn’t stopped! Since then he has been training and teaching in Boston/ Peabody/ surrounding cities communities and has fallen in love with dance. Richard has been featured on NBC10, has choreographed/ performed for Boston Pride, Headlined Newburyport Pride, and has been teaching dance classes for almost 3 years! Richards mission is not only to serve you a HOT combo but also to make sure said combos feel HOT on you! It’s never about the choreography, it's always about the dancer! Whether it’s in 4inch Stilettos or some Nikes you can always catch Richard vibing and teaching you something crazy. He hopes you enjoy his pieces as much as he’s enjoyed making them for you all!! XOXO

Vanessa Branco

Vanessa is an HR Manager by day, dancer by night. She began her dance journey in 2008 when she joined her first competitive hip hop dance team in her hometown of Fall River, MA. She was formerly a member of Boston’s own Phunk Phenomenon Crew who is currently the #1 Megacrew in the United States. She has been featured in and choreographed for music videos, danced at half time shows for the Boston Celtics, danced for a Puma Brand Fashion Show, showcased at World of Dance, and much more.

She started her heels journey over 5 years ago and has loved the confidence it has given her and the support that comes from the community. Vanessa started teaching in early 2023 and hopes to help everyone in her classes also grow their confidence, uplift those around them and fall in love with their bad ass selves. She hopes that you can always find yourself in your growth zone in her class. You can catch her at Seacoast teaching Heels Choreo every Wednesday at 8:30pm! Vanessa would like to shout out her girls in this set. She wants to thank you for believing in her, seeing her vision & for believing in yourselves. & For all the long and late nights. She is so proud of her dancers and looks forward to showcasing more in the future!

Valkyrie Heels

Valkyrie is a heels dance performance group based in Boston. Their mission is to unite passionate heels dancers from underrepresented identities in a supportive environment by providing affordable heels training along with choreography and performance opportunities. Embracing creativity as their cornerstone, they provide a safe space for dancers to experiment with original choreography and amplify their own artistic voices, fostering not just artistic growth, but personal confidence.

This year, Valkyrie hosted their first performance showcase, Valkyrie: Rise and became the first heels group to perform at Prelude New England.

Some other Valkyrie Heels credits include MLZMvmnt showcase, The Bridge Volume 1, Diversity Matters Festival, the 1st Annual Seacoast Stilettos Showcase, Ring the Alarm, RAW Blaze, and Dance for World Community Festival.

Meet The choreographers:

Illusions in Motion Dance Company

IMDC is a performance company composed of members that have danced together as far back as twenty years ago. After a long hiatus, they reunited to become a powerhouse performance troupe that focuses on artistry and storytelling through movement.

Their mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for adult dancers who are passionate about continuing and refining their artistry and skills in the performing art of dance.

MINA MONDAY

Mina Monday is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and all-around visionary. She was introduced to the art of dance by Artistic Director, Andrea Herbert Major, at Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts when she was just six years old. At the age of 16, Ms. Andrea presented Mina with her first teaching opportunity and it has skyrocketed from there. Mina Monday has taught numerous dance classes all over the New England area and has inspired countless dancers for over a decade. She prides herself on creating a safe space for dancers to network and explore through movement. Recently, Mina has creatively directed and choreographed several viral concept videos featuring talented dancers all over Massachusetts while highlighting the “black pop culture”, her culture! Feel free to check out her art via Instagram and Youtube. Her community’s continued support is the driving force in why she does what she does

Meet The choreographers:

HEAD TO HEELS: THE COMPANY

Head to Heels: The Company is a Heels training and performance team that was established in 2023 under the direction of Lauren Hanna. The Company is made up of unique individuals at various stages of their dance journey who embrace their sensuality and lean into their shared community. Along with being the director of The Company, Lauren also teaches pop up Heels and Jazz Funk classes which aim to be high-quality, meaningful, and empowering to every student. Lauren began training at the age of 5 and danced on Trend N Motion hip hop crew for 8 years winning competitions such as Beantown Bounce, Bring Da Hype, and Boston’s Best Dance Crew! She has been a commercial dancer in live performances and music videos for artists such as Shorty C, J Zon, ToriTori, Dutch Rebelle, Oompa, and more, and has been fortunate enough to have performed on stages at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and the historical Apollo theater. Her most recent achievement was serving as Assistant Director to BONDS: A Dance Film, which features a lot of Boston talent and is streaming now! Tonight's piece speaks to the technique, the individuality, and the community that The Company has worked towards during their first season. They are grateful to have had over 10 performance opportunities during their first season - from burlesque shows to hip hop events - and are so excited to be dancing here tonight!

MoMo Hobson

MoMo Hobson is a dancer, choreographer, instructor and overall creative from Boston, Massachusetts. She took an interest in dance at the age of 14 and has been self training ever since! MoMo was a member of LIV3LIHOOD dance crew, who are the reigning champions in many regional competitions. She has also received training through programs led by Aaliyah Janell Jojo Gomez, and Nicole Kirkland. With dance styles rooted in KRUMP, Hip Hop, Animation, Popping and now Heels; she shares her love and knowledge for dance all throughout Mass and Rhode Island. Her well renown classes are safe spaces that allow all creatives to express in ways that are special and unique! You can check out more from MoMo on her Instagram and YouTube Channel!

LENA ROSE

Lena Rose Adams is a dancer and teacher of Next Level Fusion. She has roots in Salsa, Bachata, Hiphop, and Tango. Through Next Level Fusion under the direction of Tina Cavvichio.

(Soloist)

Meet The choreographers:

HJC: HAZZEL JINX COLLECTIVE

“THE IT TEAM”

Head The IT Team

The Hazzel Jinx Collective was founded in spring of 2022 by Boston’s Own Hazzel Jinx. Hazzel is the first Trans woman to start her own Adult team in the New England area! HJC has accomplished many accolades since they started, Some of their work includes working with Artist such as Mariahlynn from Baddies, Aliyah’s Interlude, Baby Tate, Poppy, Bella Blair from Jamica, Alyssa Edward’s from Rupauls Dragrace, IheartRadio, Their several successful pride tours around the New England area and have been featured on Paper Magazine. HJC always strives to inspire the youth. They want them to follow their dreams and know that with hard work it can become a reality!

Tess Saoirse Dance Company

Tess Saoirse Dance Company is a performance company for adults of all dance backgrounds and levels in the Massachusetts area. Dedicated to creating an inclusive and harmonious community, TSDC seeks dancers who have yet to find their community and feel they have something to give.

Tyla Tognarelli & Samantha Moody

Samantha has been dancing since she was two years old, and took this passion for dance into adulthood as a teacher; inspiring other young dancers to grow and create. When not at the studio, Samantha captures unforgettable moments through her business, Moody's Point Photography.

Tyla has danced since the age of 3, and received a Bachelor's from Salem State University in 2019 for Dance, and Education.Tyla is overjoyed to take the stage once again after a four year hiatus dancing, and a five year hiatus performing/choreographing. When she isn't dancing, you'll find Tyla working as a Facilitator/Mentor for the Somerville Parks and Rec Department's teen LGBTQIA+ art program

ACT 1

“PERRAS”

HYPE SET BY RICHARD XO

DANCERS:

Ali Remigio

Amanda Ezeobiejesi

Anushka Shah

Brittany Mclaughlin

Jaclyn Ruggero

Jazzy Q

Jeana Straccia

Kerri-Ann Gordon

Lauren Morneweck

Malaya Conrade

Samantha Rich

Sarah mcgray

Talia Maihos

Tiana Velozo

Willow Beccia

Lena Rose’s

Bachata Fusion solo

Tyla Tognarelli

& Samantha Moody

This is a collaborative work Between Samantha Moody and Tyla Tognarelli. A dance that was inspired by the nights we had when we were young adults; a time when anything was possible, and your entire future was ahead of you. Friends sit in a poorly lit basement, or a hazy dorm room fantasizing about everything they want to be when they enter the real world.

Sensual Heels Set

BY NATASHA TOOMEY

DANCERS:

Alexandra Serino

Barbara Anagnos

Elianny Cacerez

Eryn Simons

Haley Dionne

Linda Nguyen

Liz Cottrell

Liz Guay

Nathalia Carrasco

Rachel Schwarz

Rebecca Small

Sarah Ommen

Stephanie Chauvin

ACT 1

Incendiary

ILLUSIONS IN MOTION

Choreographers:

Emmanuel & Talia

Dancers:

Crystal Costello

Emmanuel Encarnacion

Talia Maihos

VALKYRIE HEELS

DANCERS:

Shari Neils

Therese Ton

Krissy Itse

Liv Lopez

Lorry Silaphet

THE SEACOAST STILETTOS

TEACHERS

Emily Chandra

Richard XO

Vanessa Branco

Bella Rosa

Amanda Gunning

Natasha Toomey

Natalie True

MINA MONDAY SET

DANCERS:

Mina Monday (Choreographer)

Stephanie Brewster

Priscilla Colon

Imani Gardner

Stacey Gardner

Monique Hobson

Shatell Maddrey

Kiera Christian

ACT 2

Head to Heels: The Company

Director & Dancer:

Lauren Hanna

Dancers:

Bianca Cipolla

Sam Noderer

Regan Szalay

Ruby Sands

Lesly Alva

Amanda Ezeobiejesi

Sariah Gomes

Nikki Blades

Casey Johnston

Tea Sambun

Bruna Peixoto

“CANDY SHOP COWGIRL”

BEGINNER HEELS SET BY EMILY CHANDRA

DANCERS:

Ali Remigio

Ashley Campbell

Audrey Hildebrandt

Elle Hagan

Ellie Villa Wilson

Katherine Hildebrandt

Kim Mosher

Liz Cottrell

Lolly Ferraro

Michela Marquardo

Natalie Powell

Sarah Mascioli

Shawna Upton

Sidney Schrand

Teena Veeth

“EUPHORIA”

BY RICHARD XO

DANCERS:

Amanda Gunning

Bella Rosa

Willow Beccia

Tiana Velozo

Jazzy Q

Malaya Conrade

Rathana Leta C

RichardXO

MoMo Hobson

Solo Set

ACT 2

HJC: THE IT TEAM

DANCERS:

Dancers:

Hazzel Jinx

Janaeya

Manny

Mia

Juicy

Paige

Emily

Jamie

Kiana

Jelissa

Ant

Trizzy

Asia

Karina

Catt

Ariyah

Emma

Gabbie

Kayiah

Reymer

Brandon (media man)

VB & Company 2.0

Dancers:

Alisia Garcia-Yanishevsky

Amanda Ezeobiejesi

Angie Cee

Ashley Goldstein

Brittany Mclaughlin

Christina Cook

Jaclyn Ruggero

Kayla Hartnett

Krissy Itse

Lee Nguyen

Lolly Ferraro

Malaya Conrade

Margot Whelan

Meaghan Soli

Shae Carter

Vanessa Branco

Tess Saoirse Dance Company

Dancers:

Shirin Kuppusamy, Kelsey Clausing, Katie Logan, Audrey Lehrer, Mayte Martinez

Choreography: Tess Saoirse Liddy

“Seacoast Stilettos”

Chair & Heels Set by Emily Chandra

Alexandra Serino

Alexis Colameta

Alyssa Moniz

Ashley Campbell

Bella Rosa

Christina Cook

Elianny Cacerez

Elise Campbell

Elizaveta Fay

Kayla Hartnett

Malaya Conrade

Sarah Mcgray

Sidney Schrand

Emily Chandra

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