Turkish American Society of Michigan (TASM) is a subsidiary of Turkish Ameri-can Society, Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1997. TASM plans and ex-ecutes cultural, intercultural, educational, religious, charitable, literary, sporting, and social programs and activities. The mis-sion of TASM has two complementary and synergistic components: The first is to serve the Turkish-American Michigan-ders to better integrate into the society. The second is to introduce the Turkish Cul-ture to Michiganders to cultivate friend-ship and promote a better understanding of diverse cultures. TASM organizes vari-ous events and activities for the Turkish community and for all who have cultural and historical ties with the Turkish people. These events include annual picnics, Ra-madan iftar dinners, national and religious festivals, weekend classes for children and educational seminars on a variety of topics. One of the main goals of TASM is to establish bridges between Turkish and American Cultures by fostering and pro-

moting intercultural dialog, community involvement, contribution, and volunteer-ing. To serve this goal, TASM volunteers frequently visit retirement homes and homeless shelters, make donations to food banks, and distribute food to peo-ple in need. Turkish Cuisine is among the most delicious and well known in the world. TASM Women’s Branch organizes Turkish Cooking Classes, Turkish Coffee Nights, Bazaar and Bake Sales, Noah’s Pudding (Ashura) sharing with neighbors and different communities; all of which are highly appreciated by Michiganders.

TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN

International Children’s Festival Main Organizerwww.tasmich.org

Balkan American Community Center Michigan, powered by FEBA, is a subsid-iary of Great Lake Society of Friendship and Culture, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) or-ganization founded in 2003 in the State of Michigan.

MissionTo preserve and promote the rich and di-verse culture of Balkan Community and work with other individuals and/or orga-nizations that share a common goal. To preserve and promote Balkan culture, lan-guage and values onto our younger gen-eration. To aid individuals of Balkan origin and/or ancestry to be a good American Citizen, being and acting as a bulwark against radicalism, bigotry, racism and extremism.

VisionBalkan American Community Center organizes educational and cultural activ-ities such as International Conferences,

Lectures and Seminars, Workshops, Bal-kan Film Festival, Balkan Food and Cul-ture Festival, Sports Tournaments, Youth Nights, Art Exhibitions, Concerts, Movie Screening, Business Network Receptions, Trips to the Balkans, After School Pro-grams, Learning Center, Language Cours-es, and informational Programs about the Balkans and Balkan Culture by placing special emphasis on dialogue, and peace.

International Children’s Festival Co-Organizerwww.baccmichigan.org

Niagara Foundation (NF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote intercultural and interfaith dialog and to encourage cultural ex-change through social, art, and edu-cational events.

MissionNiagara Foundation serves societal peace, love, and friendship wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good by striving to bring forth the common values of humanity; values such as understanding, tolerance, respect, and compassion.VisionIn a world where even the farthest point is within an arm’s reach, it is impossible to live anywhere without experiencing diversity. In order for everyone to live peacefully, it is im-portant for individuals to rise above differences that drive us apart or against each other. Niagara Foun-dation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life in-

teract with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and pro-moting the development of human values.Through several programs, NF has brought together hundreds of peo-ple from different communities, eth-nic backgrounds and faiths. Events that NF has organized include An-nual Friendship & Dialog Dinners, Peace & Dialog Awards, Dinner for Abrahamic Traditions, Friendship Trips to Turkey, Noah’s Pudding Days, Talk & Lecture Series and Cook & Share Programs.

International Children’s Festival

Sponsorwww.niagarafoundation.org/michigan

Karen MajewskiMariella Griffor

Antoine GaribaldiClay PearsonKaren Prall

John BartonAlex Terzian

Karen V. DiChieraSuzanne Pixley

Jaclyn Assarian

Mayor, City of Hamtramck

Honorary Consul of Chile in Michigan

President, University of Detroit Mercy

City Manager, City of Novi

Lecturer, Director of The Art of Motion Dance Theatre

Provost, Rochester College

Musician, multi-instrumentalist

Director of Community Programs, Detroit Opera House

Mayor, City of Eastpoint

Associate Director of International Programs at WSU

Aisha Farooqi

Ali Murtza

Ariana Huskic

Baba Shomari

Chandrani Sengupta

Chinmayee Dutta

Cissi Lin

Dana Basha

Dorina Caluser

Eleonora Barbov

Entela Kaba

Ivy Xu

Jennifer Brown-Tallman

Jumabay Jorobaev

Jusilda Bita

Linda Enyedy

Linda Oehrlein

Liz Krajcz

Luly Del Real

Mama Malika

Mama Maxwell

Mee Hyang Ailsworth

Michele Berthiaume

Miyuki Mori

Miyuki Muramoto

Muyesser Korkmaz

Nazli Taysever

Olga Fedosseev

Olga Ludwick

Osman Ozemir

Pat Jordan

Rhea Young

Rita Mosley

Sadeta Jakupovic

Satyendra Basu

Simona Ghilezan

Sofia Menshchikova

Sonja Todorovska

Sudha Chandrasekhar

Tom Lisiecki

Trpana Denkovska

Vasanthi Rengarajan

Yevgeniya Pukalo

Yoriko Ream

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COMPETITION JUDGES

2:00 PMBake Sale

Children’s EntertainmentCountry Exhibits

3:00 PMOpening Remarks

3:30 PM

5:45 PMCompetition Results & Award Ceremony

Children’s Festival Song “We are the World”

GermanyAlbaniaSouth KoreaBangladeshTurkeyPolandKyrgyzstanMacedoniaUSAHungaryIndiaWest Africa: Senegal, Mali, GuineaBulgariaUrban Hip hopRomaniaBosnia & HerzegovinaScotlandJapanRussiaMexicoChina

A Taste of Bavarian HeritageXhamadani Vija-Vija, Valle Tropojane

Tried to WalkMonomor Meghero Sangi

Zeybek Folk DanceDances from the Opoczno Region

Kyrgyz Folk DanceTresenicaReflection

Chair and Kalocsai Folk DancesColorful Folk Rhythms

KuKu\SinteZalubla Malka Moma, Kopanitza

ProdiJee Combo MixWinter Customs and Traditions

MalovaroskeHighland Dance

The Energy for Revival ! Russian Pastries, River

We are Mexico!Let’s Celebrate!, Call From Far East, School Play

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Performance Title: Xhamadani Vija-Vija, Valle TropojaneThe children will be dancing to two different songs. The first one is a very famous Albanian song called “Xhamadani Vija-Vija”. They will be wearing tradi-tional costumes originated from the central region of Albania. The second song is called “1000 Vjet Valle Tropoje” a traditional song originated from the north-ern region of Albania. The children participating in the festival are students of The Albanian School at Balkan American Community Center in Troy, MI. The school offers great classes and activities for children of all ages. Among Character Building classes, Alba-nian Language, and all kinds of sports, the students are also part of a Folkloric Dance class where they learn traditional dances from different regions of Al-

bania. The Albanian School meets every Friday from 6pm to 9pm and its goal is to inspire and teach kids to appreciate their beautiful culture and traditions, keep them alive, and pass them on to future gen-erations.Instructors: Jusilda Bita, Entela Kaba Performers: Dinalda Bita, Barbara Fama, Elma Kaba, Katie Laho, Amy Laho, Tea Terolli, Albana Myftari, Rexhinaldo Nazarko, Taulant Lifo, Gerald Alishollari, Mikel Capollari, Ardit Dema, Eri Fasho, Mina Topllari, Isabella Iaquinta, Isabella Krosi, Dajana Seitllari, Lo-rena Jakupas, Nadia Fama, Julia Fama, Saidi Doko, Daniel Gaci, Aleksander Shkembi, Derant Kaba, Ro-meo Jakupas, Ermal Capollari, David Seitllari

Performance Title: Monomor Meghero Sangi.The performance is a Bengali Cultural Dance. Ben-gali language is spoken by over 200 Million people in the world with rank seven. The Dance is choreo-graphed from 1913 Nobel Laureate Bengali Poet Rabindranath Tagore’s Song “Monomor Meghero Sangi”. The song is a rhythmic rendition in which the poet becomes one with the soaring clouds and rain on a Srabon (monsoon) day. Tagore saw the presence of the Divine Spirit manifested within the richness of Nature. The poet describes the Monsoon Season in the song.

The Dance is presented by the students of Path Bhaban, a Bengali Learning Center. Path Bhaban is dedicated in helping the next generation of children in Michigan learn the Bengali language and culture for over thirty years. Instructor: Chinmayee Dutta Performers: Priya Dutta, Trena Datta, Srijani Sen-gupta, Debrini Sarkar, Maitreyee Majumdar

Performance Title: Malovaroske.KUD Behar, established in 1999, is a Bosnian folk dance group located in Detroit, Michigan. As a Bosnian dance group, Behar’s goal is to keep the Bosnian tradition and culture alive. Behar travels around the country with the dream of going to home land, Bosnia someday. The group practices once a week and have performances at least once a month to show their new traditional dances and costumes. Behar consists of 3 different groups varying in talent and age ranging from 4-18 and 4 different choreog-raphers; Sejla Jakupovic, Ariana Huskic, Harisa Alic, overseen by main choreographer, Sadeta Jakupovic.

Instructors: Ariana Huskic, Sadeta JakupovicPerformers: Ernada Muminovic, Arnela Sorguc, Me-diha Rovcanin, Amra Ahmic, Ermina Karasuljic, Alisa Hamzic, Elma Mehmedovic, Amra Agic, Ajla Cosic, Emina Causevic, Ajdina Krivdic, Adelisa Jakupovic, Azra Tokovic, Melisa Jakupovic, Sajra Terzic, Ajdin Mahmutovic, Aziz Jakupovic, Dino Avdic, Amer Agic, Adnan Causevic, Amir Ahmic, Sinan Hamzic, Dennis Durakovic, Daris Durakovic, Hana Bagaric, Mona Hrnjic, Ella Sulejmanagic, Lana Pinic

Performance Title: Zalubla Malka Moma, Kopanitza.The children will present a dance named “Kopanit-za”. This is a very dynamic dance in an irregular meter of 11/16. The children are a part of School “Bulgaria” - Bulgarian Cultural Center – Detroit, es-tablished in 2010. The goal of the Bulgarian Cultural Center is to carry out educational and cultural activ-ities related to preservation of Bulgarian traditions and culture.

Instructor: Eleonora Barbov Performers: Ana Yordanova, Polinna Maknev, Enes Bouzgiov, Nina Entcheva, Nancy Alexieva, Steph-anie Harizanova, Stephane Tchardakova, Michael Natchev, Denis Uzunov, Victoria Georgiev

Performance Title: Let’s Celebrate, Call From Far East, School Play.Greater Detroit Chinese School have years of expe-rience on Chinese dance lessons for all age groups of children. The dance lessons teach children tradi-tional Chinese dance. For the last two years, Greater Detroit Chinese School have attended the festival with great shows and this year they are back with three dances from different age groups with ad-vanced skills.

Instructors: Cissi Lin, Ivy Xu

Performance Title: A Taste of Bavarian Heritage.The Oehrlein Dancers have appeared throughout Michigan and as far away as Germany. In recent years, they have appeared at the Statue of Liberty New York, Mount Rushmore South Dakota, and Boston’s Faneuil Hall Massachusetts. The Bavarian dancers annually perform the Maypole at Franken-muth’s Bavarian Festival.

Instructor: Linda Oehrlein Performers: Sierra Williams, Cassandra Trigger, Leah Trigger, Olivia Moore, Jenny Moore, Maegan Taylor, Katie Tallman, Katie Steih, Rachel Steih, Alexis Vance, Morgan Tallieu, Olivia Williams, Au-bre Cashman, Ana M. Ayala Perez, Alexis LaClair

Performance Title: Chair and Kalocsai Folk Dances.Chair Dance: This dance’s origin is derived from the carpenter trade. After building furniture, in this case, the wooden stools used around the house and in the barn, the wood masters would check the sturdiness of their final product by jumping on them. This often became a dance accompanied by stamping and sing-ing to provide the rhythm.Kalocsai Dance: This dance is from the well known Kalocsai region of south-central Hungary. This area is best known for the ornate and colorful embroidery that is seen in the girls’ aprons and the very unusual headpieces they wear. The boys are wearing “gatya” a full, flowing cotton pant that was the fashion in this region.

Kis Szivek is a Children’s Dance Ensemble that per-forms Hungarian folk dances in the authentic village style. The ensemble practices every Friday evening at the Hungarian-American Culture Center in Taylor, MI. Kis Szivek’s purpose and goal is to teach the youth, through song and dance, about their Hungar-ian heritage and to share this knowledge with oth-er nations and cultures through performances and demonstrations.Instructors: Linda Enyedy, Liz KrajczPerformers: Aron Green, Tyler Green, Kevin Sharpe, Peter Fazekas, Evike Fazekas, Kristina Garcia, Vikto-ria Garcia, Sanyi Kulcsar, Kira Lukacs, Alek Lukacs, Thea Ladosenszky, Sonja Vlcko.

Performance Title: Colorful Indian Folk Rhythms.Born & raised in India, Sudha Chandrasekhar is to-day considered an authority in the Classical Dance field worldwide. She has spent over 65 years in the training, performing, researching, and presentation of Bharata Natyam and allied dance forms, to large and appreciative audiences who are fascinated and delighted in her remarkable choreography of varied themes. Nritya Sudha’s Hindu Temple Rhythms, con-tinues to be a household word in Michigan and has trained hundreds of students in India’s arts and cul-ture. Celebrating 55 years since its establishment, and acknowledged as the first and foremost Per-forming Arts of India Institute in Michigan, it defines new dimensions in Dance, with strong foundations

in rhythms, gestures, balance, and language. Sudha Chandrasekhar’s focused dedication to the science of dance provides an endless ocean of knowledge from which young researchers in dance can learn and grow.Instructor: Sudha Chandrasekhar Performers: Charanya Rengarajan, Madhu Yerra, Anusri Yanumulla, Shivaani Annadurai, Gayathri Reddy, Sumanjali Reddy, Anjana Pisupati, Divya Narayan, Roshni Jayaprakash, Vandhana Purush-othaman, Sharanya Swaminathan, Juhi Parekh, Nisha Krishnan

Performance Title: The Energy for Revival.Miyukids Dream Singers will perform two songs:“Gake no Ue no Ponyo” means Ponyo on the Cliff. It is a story about a young fish, called Ponyo meeting a human named Sousuke, longing to become a human girl, and her dream finally comes true. “Nanchu Soran-Bushi” Soran-bushi is a traditional dance/song sung by the fishermen all over Japan. This Nanchu version was arranged by a middle school in Hokkaido (northern island). SORAN is called to encourage the fishermen during their work, dragging nets, pulling ropes, and lifting heavy lug-gage over their shoulders. Miyukids Dream Singers chose these pieces, be-cause they wanted to encourage people who were suffered heavy damages from the earthquake & tsu-nami disaster in Japan.Dream Singers has started in 2007 by Miyuki Mori, who is a professional singer for thirty years. The Dream Singers learn Japanese songs, culture and manners. Their philosophy is not only for children to improve their singing and dancing ability, but also

to increase their motivation for their whole lives through lessons and performances.Instructors: Miyuki Mori, Yoriko ReamPerformers: Ayano Hata, Miyu Yoshioka, Maria Tokunaga, Rina Atsumi, Mizuki Delphia, Hannah Sherrod, Haruka Iwashita, Fuka Atsumi, Rana Mi-yagaki, Asuka Osaki, Seina Ferguson, Hirai Muto, Riko Kamihachi, Shiori Kawakami, Himari Otani, Haruka Miyagaki, Yuzuki Kawakami, Genki KondoDisplay Table: Consulate General of Japan - Detroit.Important missions of the Consulate include sup-porting the residents, promoting trade and business development between Japan and the US, and nur-turing the excellent relationship currently enjoyed through various educational and cultural activities and exchanges. Consulate General of Japan is fully committed to supporting these activities and look forward to working together with local orga-nizations, universities and individuals to introduce Japan, promote mutual understanding and enhance friendships.Representatives: Rhea Young, Miyuki Muramoto.

Performance Title: Kyrgyz Folk Dance.Kyrgyz Folk Dance team is coming all the way from Chicago to attend the 3rd International Children’s Festival. Little Kyrgyz girls, wearing traditional clothes will perform a Kyrgyz folk dance.

Instructors: Osman Ozemir, Jumabay Jorobaev Performers: Aizat Elif Zulumbekova, Sezim Amir-akulova, Nursaida Juman, Aruuke Ulanbek, Zha-milia Zhakypbaeva, Eldana Zhakypbaeva, Yasmin Mavlianova

Performance Title: Tresenica.Tanec Macedonian Folk Dance Ensemble, also known as K.U.D. Tanec is Detroit, Michigan’s only Macedonian folklore group, keeping the rich Mace-donian folklore traditions alive through dance and music. Founded in 1978, and associated with Saint Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral of Ster-ling Heights, Michigan, Tanec consists of children ranging from 5 to 15 years of age. Tanec children are proud of their Macedonian heritage, descending from cities such as Tetovo, Skopje, Bitola, and Ohrid. Tanec children attend weekly practices, which in-clude one hour of dancing, one hour of Macedonian language study, and a half hour of Orthodox religious

study. The dances performed by Tanec represent every day stories of Macedonian folkloric traditions and legend. Through these dances, Tanec perform-ers keep Macedonian history and rich Macedonian heritage alive.Instructors: Trpana Denkovska, Sonja TodorovskaPerformers: Ana Gjorgjevski, Angelina Vrzovski, Bianka Ristoski, Emili Stankovski, Haliey Gavrilos-ki, Kristina Ristoski, Lauren Dimkoski, Magdalena Simjanovski, Maya Kosteski, Michelle Milovski, Sa-mantha Momirovski, Teodora Momirovski, Viktoria Mihailovic

Performance Title: We are Mexico!.Joyas De Mexico Mexican Folkloric Ballet research-es, preserves and performs their culture through dance.

Instructor: Luly Del Real Performers: Emiliana Perez, Pamela Enriquez, Pilar Miranda, Mayra Sedano, Esperanza Hicks, Johana Lopez, Angelica Perez, Alexa Davila, Isabel Miranda, Angela Miranda, Fabiola Munoz, Janet Nino, Alon-dra Munoz, Mayra Munoz, Dianne Avila, Jennifer Camacho, Magaly Rodas, Lizeth Castro, Juliana Flores, Cinthya Hernandez, Karla Trejo, America Del Real, Lourdes Calleros, Monserrat Escamilla, Isabella Martinez.

Display Table: Pakistan Association of America (PAA) is the oldest registered Pakistani organiza-tion in America; serving Michigan’s Pak-American community since 1976. PAA is a non-political and non-profit organization established to sponsor so-cial, civic, educational, literary, scientific, charitable and Islamic activities for the benefit of the Paki-stani-American Community.

Representatives: Aisha Farooqi, Ali Murtza

Performance Title: Dances from the Opoczno Region.For the past 44 years, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (P.R.C.U.A. ) Halka Dance School has instilled the pride of the rich heritage of Poland in its youngsters through the beauty of music and dance. Halka Dancers practice in Detroit at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church every Saturday during the school years. The entire ensemble ranges between ages 3-18. The students for today’s performance are ages 8-12.

Instructor: Tom Lisiecki Performers: Jacob Tabaczynski, Samantha Ta-baczynski, Nathan Troszak, Nicholas Troszak, Allison Knuckey, Deirdre Eusebi, Maria Kasperek, Nathan Brown, Jared Shick, Evan Krass, Laureen Palencik, Natalie Palencik.

Performance Title: Romanian Winter Customs and Traditions.The Star Tradition: On Christmas Eve, the children go caroling from house to house. They hold a decorated star while singing.The Goat Tradition: The Goat Tradition comes from ancient Roman people. The Goat, a boisterous young person dressed up, dances through the streets.The “Sorcova” Tradition: “Sorcova” is a special bou-quet used for New Year’s Eve wishes. Children wish people a happy New Year while touching them light-ly with this bouquet.

Instructors: Dorina Caluser, Simona GhilezanPerformers: Barbolovici Alexandru, Barbolovici An-drei, Barbolovici Anastasia, Bajeu Andrew, Bajeu Nicholas, Dogariu Andrei, Dogariu Sara, Fleser Nich-olas, Ghilezan Marie, Ghilezan Luca, Goroc Nicholas, Goroc Maria, Martinovich Nicole, Martinovich An-drew, Manga Bogdan, Motoc Isabella, Puiu Nicho-las, Puiu Michael, Jesica Rus, Silaghi Paul, Silaghi Robert, Sumindan Daniel, Sumindan Gabriel, Sirbu Cristina, Zosim Angela

Performance Title: Russian Pastries, RiverRussian Pastries is a performance prepared by a group of children ages 4-7. Russian Pastries are traditional Russian food made of yeast dough and usually filled with ground meat, cooked cabbage and mushrooms, or mashed potatoes. A long time ago these pastries were baked in a Russian hearth, and afterwards all the relatives and neighbors were invit-ed to feast. They all shared the food, then followed with dancing and songs. Nowadays Russian peo-ple bake these pastries in modern stoves but they still keep this tradition of sharing food with friends and relatives. River is a performance of 8-12 year old children. Russia’s territory is crossed by over 2 million rivers with total of 7-8 million km in length. From early times the Russian people relied on rivers as a source of fresh water, fish, and transportation; as well as, a natural barrier from invaders. People settled as close to the rivers as possible, they appre-ciated everything that the river gave them and they continue to create many beautiful songs, poems and

dances devoted to majestic Russian rivers.Michigan Russian Cultural Center (MRCC), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to preserving Russian cultural heritage and providing classes and cultural programs to the youth of Russian speaking decent. MRCC have over 100 children currently en-rolled in various Russian classes from 3 to 15 years old. Instructors: Olga Ludwick, Yevgeniya Pukalo, Olga Fedosseev, Sofia Menshchikova. Performers: Ekaterina Kovaleva, Michelle Fed-osseev, Maria Batinic, Miranda Ludwick, Milena Hovis, Diana Koval, Victoria Goren, Evelina Hovis, Liliana Wess, Michael Mullin, Adalar Hovis, Matvey Pukalo, Yuriy Kshiminskiy, Daniel Stanovoy, Sergei Kshiminskiy, Edward Khaltsev, Max Sharkevich, Daria Kshiminskiy, Viktoria Selektor, Anastasiya Seliazniova, Maxim Seliazniov, Amilia Wess, Milena Pukalo, Anna Chikhalenko, Natalie Goren, Emy Ga-lustyan, Adelina Akhmetshin, Marina Malyarenko, Alice Khaltsev, Elizabeth Sharkevich, Anna Mullin

Performance Title: Scottish Highland Dance Auburn Glen School of Highland Dance is located in Bay City, Michigan. Students ages 4-adult are taught traditional Highland and National dances, as well as Ceilidh (kay-lee) or party dances and choreographies. Dancers perform at local festivals and events as well as competing at many Highland Festival Dance Competitions around the state. Auburn Glen School of Highland Dance’s mission is to promote the art of Scottish Dance in a healthy, supportive, family environment. The school strives for each student to achieve to the best of their own personal ability.

Instructor: Jennifer Brown-TallmanPerformers: Scarlett Arnold, Katie Steih, Josie Tall-man, Katie Tallman.

Performance Title: Tried to Walk (B1A4)The students of the Asian Student Association of International Academy High School will perform a Korean Pop (K-POP) Dance routine.

Instructor: Mee Hyang AilsworthPerformers: Kristen Ailsworth, Melissa Mae Javier, Jennifer Kim, Peter Sun, Ziyou Sun, Brian Hwang, Seo Hee Hwang, Jeremy Marcelo, Andrew Oh, Gud-de Xiong, Jessica ZhaoDisplay Table Representatives: Seung Jun Kim, In Seong Hwang, Jaewon Heo

Display Table Representative: Dana Basha

Performance Title: Zeybek Folk Dance Zeybek Dance is the most well-known form of the Western Anatolian Folk Dances, especially of the Aegean cities Izmir, Aydin, Denizli, Balikesir and Mugla. A characteristic rhythm is accompanied by unique figures of walking, turning, rising, kneeling and holding up the arms (the walking with or with-out ricochets) and turnings in the Zeybek dance. The dance displays the Zeybek’s self-assurance, honesty, braveness, and challenging nature.

Instructors: Muyesser Korkmaz, Nazli TayseverPerformers: Ibrahim Arifi, Ehat Duman, Esat Duman, Sadi Keskes, Veli Serbet, Galip Karatas, Victoria Pick-ering, Kubra Taysever, Esra Taysever, Ayse Cavus, Vildan Cavdar

Performance Title: ”Reflection” by Christina AguileraA solo performance by Michigan Math and Science Academy (MMSA) student Jada Sanders. MMSA is a college-prep academy offering a broad range of challenging courses in mathematics, social studies, foreign language, computers, music, art, and phys-ical education with a stronger emphasis in math, science, and technology. MMSA offers grades K-12 with a maximum class of 25 (20 in Kindergarten). With small class sizes, the students have more op-portunities to participate and teachers can focus on each child as an individual. MMSA students gain advanced skills in Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology while learning

to work productively with those skills. MMSA is lo-cated at 8155 Ritter Street, Center Line, MI 48015. Phone: (586) 920-2163, E-mail: info@mmsaonline.org, Web: www.mmsaonline.orgInstructor: Michele BerthiaumePerformer: Jada Sanders

Performance Title: ProdiJee Combo MixProdiJee has been performing together for approxi-mately 4 years under the direction of Ms. Rita Mos-ley of RML Entertainment. They have had the privi-lege to compete and receive high ranks at national dance competitions. Collectively, they have begun to create and choreograph performance concepts such as the one presented today.

Instructors: Pat “Dukes” Jordan, Rita MosleyPerformers: Marquis Calhoun, Preston “Priince” Dukes, Martez Calhoun, Darius “BJ” Boatner

Performance Title: KuKu\Sinte.Marcus Garvey Academy -Nanou Djiapo African Drum & Dance students from the after school program learn Traditional African Drum & Dance from former students who have matriculated to high school and college, as well as their instructors, Mama Malika Deshazer and Baba Shomari Matthews. Principal James Hearn leads Marcus Garvey Academy in scholastic excellence, total school improvement for MEAP state testing, and a motivating and inspiring African Centered Learning environment.

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