Student Achievements

Zack Gottsagen makes history at the Oscars

Congratulations to Zack Gottsagen for making history at the Oscars tonight!

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Star Zack Gottsagen Takes Stage as First Oscar Presenter With Down Syndrome

by Alexandra Del Rosario The Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen made history as the Academy Awards’ first presenter with Down syndrome at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday. The actor, who received a standing ovation upon hitting the Dolby Theater stage, announced the nominees and winner of the live-action short film category alongside co-star Shia LaBeouf.

Demonstration Classes 2019

Mark your calendars for Demonstration Classes

Southern Dance Theatre dancers’ parents are invited to observe demonstration classes during class time.  Demonstration classes will be held Monday, December 9th through Saturday, December 21st.

Please check this schedule to confirm the day and time your student’s demo classes are scheduled.

 

Downright Extraordinary

Join our team for DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk for Down Syndrome 25th Anniversary

When: Sunday, October 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Where: John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33461

Come join the FUN, with The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre at the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s 25th Anniversary Walk.

Let’s unite for a common cause and raise funds for this amazing community. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and register today!

Recruiting all dancers, parents, siblings, and friends of The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre to take part!

Earn community service hours for school and make our team the biggest ever!

Support the Special Arts Ensemble (Dance Movement Class) as they again perform during the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. The walk steps off at 9:15 a.m. Stay and enjoy other activities; it’s more than just a walk!

Click here to join our team:
Click Register, search for team, type in “Dance Buddies Step Up”, click join team and follow the prompts.

Registration Fees:
Includes t-shirt, complimentary breakfast, all kids activities and live entertainment.
Early registration price of $20 has been extended through 10/10.
Registration will increase to $25 the day of the walk.

Congratulations Performance Companies & Dance Collectives 2019

Congratulations to the dancers accepted into the Dancer’s Alchemy performance companies & competition collectives!
 
Junior Company 2019:
Adrianna Carrizzo
Caitlyn Lucas
Tristyn Thomas 
Tara Girson
Victoria Golden
Kaydence Rausa 
Katy Krivos Duane
Megan Mulford
Claire Mulford
Julia Silveira
Samantha Penfield
Angellica Pierre
Ashley Mealey
Karina DaSilva
Kennedy Guerriero 
 
Elite Company 2019:
Gabriela Murphy
Kaitlyn Franco
Zack Chodor
Kassidy Krivos Duane
Sydney Broadfield 
Amelie Phebus 
Carli Cleveland 
Leila Wilson
Janneva Jean Gilles
Jordyn Lester
Ella Jensen
 
Jazz/Contemporary Collective 2019:
Katie Chodor
Maya Akins
Ariana Galaska
Samantha Stricker 
Sophia Chou
Lily Sutton
Angelina Hall
 
Tap Collective 2019:
Adriana Carrizzo 
Caitlyn Lucas 
Tristyn Thomas
Katy Krivos Duane
Ashley Mealey 
Kassidy Krivos Duane 
Amelie Phebus
Katie Chodor
Maya Akins
Ariana Galaska 
Samantha Stricker 
Sophia Chou
Lily Sutton
Angelina Hall
Samantha Blakeley 
Sierra Berkenfeld 
Mary Norstrom 
 
Hip Hop Collective 2019:
Adrianna Carrizzo 
Karina DaSilva
Gabriela Murphy 
Zack Chodor 
Kassidy Krivos Duane 
Amelie Phebus 
Janneva Jean Gilles
Jordyn Lester
Katie Chodor 
Maya Akins 
Ariana Galaska 
Samantha Stricker 
Takisha Jean Louis 
Piper Smith
Adriana Mastrosimone 
Sofia Manocchio

Zack Gottsagen’s Feature Film is out Friday, August 9th

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Southern Dance Theatre‘s Zack Gottsagen, lead in the upcoming movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon“, will be on Good Morning America at 8:30am and The Today Show at 10:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7th.

Zack will also be featured in a story in People magazine which will hit the racks as well tomorrow.

Don’t forget to tune in Sunday morning at 8:00 am to see Zack on Sunday Today with Harry Smith.

Ms. Penni and Ms Wesa along with the Dance Movement class are excited to be included as guests to a private screening of the movie at Cinemark Theater in Boynton Beach this Tuesday Aug 13th. Wow, our own Movie Star!

Zack Gottsagen, we are so proud of you and the impact this movie will have across the nation as it drives home the possibilities there truly are for everyone.

Don’t compare. Become.