Ayala High School

Lights, Camera, Action!

Fall Dance Concert

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 6:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Doors: 12:30 pm | Show: 1:00 pm

Welcome

Good evening, and welcome to the Ayala High School Spring Dance Concert, Lights. Camera. Action!.

Tonight's performance is a celebration of dedication, creativity, and growth. Since the very beginning of the school year, our students have poured their time, energy, and passion into the pieces you will see on stage. What makes this concert especially meaningful is that much of the choreography has been created by the dancers themselves, showcasing not only their talent but their artistic voices.

This evening represents many milestones. For some students, it is their very first time performing on stage; for others, it is their final dance concert as part of this program. Each dancer's journey is unique, but together they reflect the strength and spirit of our dance community.

The Ayala Dance Program has grown tremendously over the years, now serving more than 250 students. This growth is a direct reflection of the support we receive from our families, staff, and the Chino Hills community. Your encouragement and belief in the arts make it possible for our students to thrive in a space where they feel inspired to learn, take risks, and express themselves.

We are proud to be part of a school and community that values arts education and recognizes its lasting impact. The experiences these students gain in dance extend far beyond the stage—they build confidence, discipline, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sue DeVillez, Divine Milam, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Bearden,Mrs. Ojinaga, Mrs. Dahl, Mrs. Sherratt, Ms. Yeh, Ayala Key Club, Grace Songco, Roselle Martinez, Andrea Moran, Jeff and Teresa Stevens, Ranee Jimenez, Lisa Darwin, Krista Ward,Claudia Gomez, Kat Castaneda, Kim Brady, our Ayala High School administration and staff. Your continued support plays an essential role in the success of our program and the experiences of our students.

Thank you for being here tonight and for supporting the Ayala Dance Program. We hope you enjoy the show!

Christina Hofstetter

Ayala Dance Director

Act I

Lady Marmalade

Choreography: Emma Fox, Marley Rivera

Dancers: Ayala Dance Production

Vogue

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Advanced Dance

Applause

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Intermediate Dance

Come Back to Me

Choreography: Monique Friedl

Dancers: Kylee Brady

Rich Girl

Choreography: Hannah Bautista, Peyton Martinez, Mila Jimenez, Dankia Thakkar

Dancers: Jr. Dance Day Campers
Thursday night only

You Say

Choreography: Hannah Bautista, Peyton Martinez

Dancers: Peyton Martinez
Friday, Saturday night only

No Regrets

Choreography: Isabel Moran

Dancers: Hannah Bautista, Kylee Brady, Trudy Chang, Jayda Darwin, Bella Gomez-Abril, Kaitlyn Kwok, Isabel Moran, Kaylie Tak, Nathaniel Yu, Sophia Zubia

The Fame

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Beginning Dance Periods 2, 4, 6

Aperture

Choreography: Emma Fox

Dancers: Emma Fox

Taking It Back

Choreography: Danika Thakkar

Dancers: Olivia Barrett, Keilani Castaneda, Erin Chhor, Alexis DeRenzis, Mila Jimenez, Joanna Liu, Madison Sutton, Evelyn Sy, Danika Thakkar, Sophia Ward, Loretta Zhang

Gatekeeper

Choreography: Trudy Chang

Dancers: Trudy Chang

The Light

Choreography: Xinyu Guo

Dancers: Jingjing Dai, Xinyu Guo, Jophy Huang, Qu Lingxiao, Fan Runjie, Zixuan Yang

Unfolded

Choreography: Xiaoxuan Huang, Bianca Ibarra, Madi Reynolds

Dancers: Xiaoxuan Huang, Bianca Ibarra, Madi Reynolds

Circus

Choreography: Divine Milam

Dancers: Trudy Chang, Erin Chhor, Emma Fox, Evelyn Sy, Danika Thakkar

A Million Dreams

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Beginning Period 2

Puppy Love

Choreography: Marley Rivera, Mason Stevens

Dancers: Constance Tse, Ellie Contreras, Madelynn Tsai, Emma Egbalic, Emma Fox, Peyton Martinez, Marley Rivera, Mason Stevens, Natalie Weerts, Penelope Cabagnot

Talk to Me

Choreography: Divine Milam

Dancers: Advanced Dance

Friend Like Me

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Intermediate Dance

The Grudge

Choreography: Peyton Martinez, Mason Stevens

Dancers: Ayala Dance Production

Act II

My Love

Choreography: Emma Fox, Marley Rivera

Dancers: Ayala Dance Production

Strongest Suit

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Advanced Dance

Amen

Choreography: Danika Thakkar, Hannah Bautista, Peyton Martinez

Dancers: Danika Thakkar

Covergirl

Choreography: Hannah Bautista, Peyton Martinez

Dancers: Olivia Barrett, Hannah Bautista, Keilani Castaneda, Bella Gomez-Abril, Peyton Martinez, Isabel Moran, Madison Sutton, Kaylie Tak, Madelynn Tsai, Sophia Ward

Din Da Da

Choreography: Mia Chanelle

Dancers: Mason Stevens
Thursday, Saturday night only

The Face

Choreography: Sara Llanos

Dancers: Mason Stevens
Friday night only

The Way You Look Tonight

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Beginning Dance 4

Stay

Choreography: Studio

Dancers: Marley Rivera

Hopelessly Devoted

Choreography: Penelope Cabagnot, Keilani Castaneda, Natalie Weerts

Dancers: Penelope Cabagnot, Keilani Castaneda, Natalie Weerts

Ayala Grooves

Choreography: Jake Hirose

Dancers: Ayala Grooves Club Members

Lights

Choreography: Divine Milam

Dancers: Intermediate Dance

Finesse

Choreography: Ariana Arispe, Audrey Hyche, Bianca Ibarra, Brianna Williams, Brooke Isaparro, Brooklynn Maldonado,David Cao, Jizelle Nakoud, Jacqueline Nguyen, Kinidi Townes, Madi Reynolds, Max Loriso, Roxy Delarosa, Xiaoxuan Huang

Dancers: Ariana Arispe, Audrey Hyche, Bianca Ibarra, Brianna Williams, Brooke Isaparro, Brooklynn Maldonado,David Cao, Jizelle Nakoud, Jacqueline Nguyen, Kinidi Townes, Madi Reynolds, Max Loriso, Roxy Delarosa, Xiaoxuan Huang

Lose Control

Choreography: Emma Fox

Dancers: Penelope Cabagnot, Erin Chhor, Emma Fox, Joanna Liu, Marley Rivera, Mason Stevens, Natalie Weerts, Nathanael Yu, Lorreta Zhang, Sophia Zubia

Feeling Good

Choreography: Mila Jimenez

Dancers: Kylee brady, Trudy Chang ,Ellie Contreras ,Jayda Darwin, Alexis Derenzis, Emma Egbalic, Mila Jimenez, Kaitlyn Kwok ,Evelyn Sy ,Danika Thakkar, Constance Tse

Beyonce

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Dance Periods 2, 4, 6

Love Never Felt So Good

Choreography: Emma Fox

Dancers: Penelope Cabagnot, Trudy Chang, Erin Chhor, Emma Egbalic, Emma Fox, Madison Sutton, Evelyn Sy, Constance Tse, Nathanael Yu

Circus

Choreography: Jessica Yang, Yvonne Zhang

Dancers: Jessica Yang, Yvonne Zhang
Thursday night only

You Stole the Show

Choreography: Mia Chanelle

Dancers: Isabel Moran
Friday night only

When Doves Cry

Choreography: Audrey Hyche

Dancers: Audrey Hyche

Landslide

Choreography: Mason Stevens

Dancers: Ayala Dance Production Seniors

Michael

Choreography: Mrs. Hofstetter

Dancers: Advanced Dance

Finale

Choreography: Hannah Bautista, Peyton Martinez, Danika Thakkar

Dancers: Ayala Dance Production

Cast Bows

Chinese Club
Ayala Grooves
Beginning Dance Period 2
Beginning Dance Period 4
Beginning Dance Period 6
Intermediate Dance
Advanced Dance
Ayala Dance Production

Dancers

Ayala Dance Production

  • Olivia Barrett
  • Hannah Bautista
  • Kylee Brady
  • Penelope Cabagnot
  • Keilani Castaneda
  • Trudy Chang
  • Erin Chhor
  • Ellie Contreras
  • Jayda Darwin
  • Alexis Derenzis
  • Emma Egbalic
  • Emma Fox
  • Bella Gomez-Abril
  • Mila Jimenez
  • Kaitlyn Kwok
  • Joanna Liu
  • Peyton Martinez
  • Isabel Moran
  • Marley Rivera
  • Mason Stevens
  • Madison Sutton
  • Evelyn Sy
  • Kaylie Tak
  • Danika Thakkar
  • Madelynn Tsai
  • Constance Tse
  • Sophia Ward
  • Natalie Weerts
  • Nathanael Yu
  • Loretta Zhang
  • Sophia Zubia

Advanced Dance

  • Ariana Arispe
  • Violet Ballou
  • Ava Benigno
  • Sydney Blotzer
  • David Cao
  • Giuliana Carmona
  • Angelina Carrillo
  • Kathleen Chang
  • Samantha Chavez
  • Roxy Delarosa
  • Lupita Diaz
  • Maryam Eldereiny
  • Isis Elias
  • Xiaoxuan Huang
  • Kai Hurd
  • Audrey Hyche
  • Brooke Iasparro
  • Bianca Ibarra
  • Leah Jung
  • Sophia Loriso
  • Luna Maciel
  • Brooklynn Maldonado
  • Jacob Medina
  • Robin Mojica
  • Jizelle Nakoud
  • Kayla Navarro
  • Jacqueline Nguyen
  • Brielle Pangan
  • Annika Pangilinan
  • Madi Reynolds
  • Ryleigh Romo
  • Zero Respicio-Reyes
  • Averie Salcido
  • Tanner Tomas
  • Avah Torres
  • Kinidi Townes
  • Brianna Williams
  • Carson Wong
  • Ashley Wu
  • Jessica Yang
  • Yvonne Zhang

Intermediate Dance

  • Efra Aifeila
  • Madelyn Araki
  • Fiorella Arboleda Yanez
  • Sofia Argumaniz
  • Brianna Avalos-Gonzalez
  • Lanai Brown
  • Amielle Burog
  • Bella Cacciotti
  • Allison Caganap
  • Amya Chavez
  • Jovina Che
  • Sebastian Concepcion
  • Thaianna Contreras
  • Alexa Corpuz
  • Vivien de Boer
  • Zarie De La Torre
  • Zulemy De La Torre
  • Nayeli Escobar
  • Maya Eshak
  • Abigail Fregoso-Ortega
  • Isabella Gonzalez
  • Maliyah Gorbea
  • Fancela Guerra Godoybaca
  • Ximena Guerrero
  • Xingy Guo
  • Vianey Huizar
  • Hayul Lee
  • Michelle Li
  • Annika Lim
  • Ellie Lin
  • Genesis Menendez
  • Emily Min
  • Shrika Miriyala
  • Wendy Morales
  • Jasmin Moreno
  • Evynne Morton Caro
  • Aniyah Ochoa
  • Jaya Olmos
  • Kaitlyn Pappas
  • Flower Park
  • Joann park
  • Vivian Pham
  • Mikayla Pounds
  • Nathalie Quesada
  • Mia reese-Van Curler
  • Sophia Rivera
  • Ava Rocha
  • Jocelyn Rodriguez
  • Reagan Ruiz
  • Tessa Santana
  • Nikki Sivixay
  • Sahasra Tirunagari
  • Brandon Tsai
  • Leighton Wickham
  • Xinyaho Xu
  • Jinhan Ye
  • Sophy Zheng

Beginning Dance

  • Sandra Akubugali
  • Kirra Allen
  • Camila Arevalo
  • Madison Arteaga
  • Samantha Benyo
  • Maleya Bigornia
  • Alneya Bonifacio
  • Zaynah Boothe
  • Raylene Boza
  • Alayna Carlos
  • Mckenzie Cerda
  • Victoria Chen
  • Stacy Chowtham
  • Sophie Colby
  • Keira Coppes
  • Iara Cotero
  • Lauren Dalusong
  • Emma deMartino
  • Shylo Demic
  • Megan Do
  • Kali Doolin Carlson
  • Ameya Eemani
  • Nadia Esparza-Ilarraza
  • Abby Estrada
  • Adyson Estrella
  • Cynthia Fan
  • Julian Francisco
  • Hailey Fung
  • Bella Garcia
  • Ariah Garza
  • Samantha Gener
  • Violet Gibson
  • Sydney Gih
  • Reagan Gilmour
  • Mareeena Haddadin
  • Caroline Henderson
  • Ava Hu
  • Miabella Janecek
  • Jasmine Jaramillo
  • Ava Joseph
  • Valentina Juarez
  • Chiao Jui
  • Lilian Kang
  • Aiza Khan
  • Kaitlyn Kiddoo
  • Makayla Kiddoo
  • Hailey Kim
  • Jessica Klementich
  • Ava Kurzawski
  • Keira Ladhawala
  • Aileen Lee
  • Nicole Lin
  • Audrey Linares
  • Audrey Liu
  • Risa Lopez
  • Genesis Lopez
  • Adrianna Luna
  • Juls Maldonado
  • Italia Marlia Vazquez
  • Sarah Mendoza
  • Trinity Mendoza
  • Ashlynn Mihalek
  • Scarlett Mireles
  • Zoe Moet
  • Ivanna Moreno
  • Sarah Munoz
  • Celeste Munoz Gonzalez
  • Gowri Nanda Aneesh Sali
  • Simmr Narwal
  • Devyn Nelson
  • Mia Nunez
  • Serena Owens
  • Zoe Padilla
  • Emalee Parker
  • Richa Patel
  • Lucy Qu
  • Khloe Quesenberry
  • Kalani Quintanilla
  • Samantha Ricarte
  • Sarah Rojas
  • Yara Senno
  • Luke Sholtis
  • Anabel Soria
  • Mia Soriaga
  • Gabrielle Soriano
  • Marissa Sumner
  • Keira Tagle
  • Farima Tavana
  • Mia Thacker
  • Reese Tiang
  • Marayah Torres
  • Nicholas Tovmasyan
  • Emily Valdez
  • Tiffany Velarde
  • Mithra Vijjapu
  • Aria Vizcarra
  • Miranda Wacker
  • Amelia Waroff
  • Irelynn Waroff
  • Eris Wise
  • Qiwen Xiao
  • Phoebe Ye
  • Yuhan Ye
  • Acela Yeung
  • Ashlyn Yi
  • Kaira Zuniga

Credits

Dance Director

  • Mrs. Christina Hofstetter

ADP Student Directors

  • Marley Rivera
  • Mason Stevens

Assistant Student Directors

  • Emma Fox
  • Peyton Martinez

ADP Dance Captains

  • Hannah Bautista
  • Isabel Moran
  • Danika Thakkar
  • Mila Jimenez

Advanced Dance Captains

  • Bianca Ibarra
  • Jizelle Nakoud

Intermediate Dance Captains

  • Amaya Chavez
  • Ximena Guerrero

Beginning Dance Period 2 Captains

  • Raylene Boza
  • Amelia Waroff

Beginning Dance Period 4 Captains

  • Kirra Allen
  • Lilian Kang

Beginning Dance Period 6 Captains

  • Emma deMartino
  • Miranda Wacker

Good Vibes Committee

  • Erin Chhor
  • Jayda Darwin
  • Emma Egbalic
  • Kaylie Tak
  • Violet Ballou
  • Ava Benigno
  • Kathleen Chang
  • Samantha Chavez
  • Roxy Delarosa
  • Isis Elias
  • Audrey Hyche
  • Brooke Iasparro
  • Sophia Loriso
  • Luna Maciel
  • Brooklynn Maldonado
  • Aniyah Ochoa
  • Bella Cacciott
  • Ellie Lin
  • Genesis Menendez
  • Jenny Xu
  • Nikki Sivixay
  • Thaianna Contreras
  • Vianey Huizar
  • Vivian Pham
  • Vivien de Boer
  • Farima Tavana
  • Mia Nunez
  • Ashllyn Yi
  • Gowri Nanda Anewsh Sali
  • Mia Charlene Soriaga
  • Sarah Munoz

Costume Crew

  • Madelyn Araki
  • Sofia Argumaniz
  • lanai brown
  • Allison Caganap
  • David Cao
  • Vivien de Boer
  • Nadia Esparza
  • Abigail Fregoso-Ortega
  • Hailey Fung
  • Vianey Huizar
  • Keira Ladhawala
  • Hayul Lee
  • Aileen Lee
  • Annika Lim
  • Audrey Liu
  • Adrianna Luna
  • Shrika Miriyala
  • Kayla Navarro
  • jacqueline nguyen
  • Aniyah Ochoa
  • Lucy Qu
  • Ryleigh Romo
  • Yara Senno
  • Marissa Sumner
  • Mia Thacker
  • Reese Tiang
  • Kinidi Townes
  • Aria Vizcarra
  • Ashley Wu

Stage Manager

  • Jenny Luo

Assistant Stage Managers

  • Isabelle Angeles

Light and Sound Technicians

  • Mr. Robert Davis
  • Joseph Lanzisera
  • Leilani Jun

Thank You

It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as the Dance Director at Ayala High School. Every year, I am reminded how special this program is—not just because of its growth, but because of the heart, dedication, and love that lives within it. What began fifteen years ago as a single beginning dance class of 32 students has grown into a thriving program of over 250 dancers. That growth is a direct reflection of a community that believes in the power of dance and in the students who bring it to life.

I am deeply grateful to Mrs. Yarboi, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Schiller, Mr. Richards, and Mrs. Christine for their continued support and encouragement in establishing and growing dance within both the Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education Departments. Your belief in this program helped build the foundation we stand on today.

To our student directors and assistant student directors—thank you. Your passion, leadership, and commitment shine in every rehearsal and every performance. You lead with heart, and it shows in the culture you help create. To our Costume Crew, Good Vibes Committee, and Dance Captains, your behind-the-scenes work does not go unnoticed. You bring kindness, positivity, and tireless effort into everything you do, and this show would not be possible without you.

To our seniors, thank you for the legacy you leave behind. You have helped shape this program into what it is today. As you move forward, I hope you carry with you the confidence, leadership, and joy you found here. Continue to uplift others and share your love of dance wherever life takes you.

Tonight is a celebration of courage, growth, and artistry. For some dancers, this is their first time stepping onto a stage; for others, it is another opportunity to share their passion. Every performance represents hard work, vulnerability, and the beauty of expression.

To my family, the Hofstetter family, and the DeVillez family—thank you for your unwavering love, support, and guidance. To Ms. Yeh, Mrs. Sherratt, Mr. Davis, Ms. Divine Milam, Mrs. Bearden, Mrs. Ojinaga, Mrs. Dahl and the entire Ayala staff working behind the scenes—thank you for always showing up for our students and helping bring this production to life. To our custodial and security teams, thank you for creating a safe, welcoming environment for our school community.

And to our incredible dance families—your support means everything. The time, energy, and love you give to your dancers and to this program is felt in every moment. We would not be where we are today without you.

To everyone who has supported Ayala Dance, in ways both big and small—thank you. This program is what it is because of all of you. It is a joy and a privilege to share this journey together.

Christina Hofstetter

Ayala Dance Director

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