Zodiaque Dance Company has become a source of inspiration over the last five decades because it embodies creative momentum, physicalizes the essence of hope, and is energized by the process of sharing. The vision of Zodiaque is to enrich both the university and larger Buffalo communities through dance. Zodiaque Dance Company, named by founding director Linda Swiniuch in 1974, reflects the many directions the company’s performances take. Zodiaque also implies “celestial bodies” - which refers to the dancers themselves. They are the future stars that light up our stage as they work to attain those lofty dreams of becoming impactful performers, educators, and choreographers. Zodiaque is aspirational in its name and holds true to the versatility seen on stage with each concert. I am honored to carry on the tradition of excellence established by Linda Swiniuch and Tom Ralabate, excited for the future of Zodiaque, and proud to be involved in the development of the next generation of performers, designers, choreographers, teachers, and scholars, who will make an impact in the field of dance. We acknowledge the loyal support and dedication of our alums, donors and administrators which allows UB Dance to maintain our commitment to artistic and academic excellence. We honor Zodiaque’s 50 years of success by leaning into the future with motivation and confidence. Enjoy Celebration 50!

Kerry Ring
Artistic Director

Looking at the legacy Zodiaque Dance Company has created over the past 50 years, I am struck not only by the immense talent possessed by decades of students (onstage, backstage, and in the booth), but also by the varied paths they have taken post-graduation. This company truly represents and embodies UB Dance’s motto, “Versatility Matters,” both in the works that will be presented onstage tonight, and in the achievements of our hundreds of notable alumni. Reflecting on the words of the alumni we have been in contact with in preparation for Celebration 50, I am inspired by the many ways Zodiaque’s pre-professional training has helped shape the careers and lives of its former members. As a Zodiaque alumnus, I am proud to count myself among their number, and now as a Zodiaque director, I am honored to continue the tradition established by those who came before. With the continued support of alumni, faculty, donors, administrators, and audiences like you, Zodiaque Dance Company will remain not just an artistic resource for the community, but a training ground for the next generations of artists and practitioners as we look to the future. Thank you for supporting and joining us for Celebration 50 - we hope you enjoy the performance!

Michael Deeb Weaver
Associate Artistic Director

For over twenty years, I have had the privilege of working with emerging designers, technicians, and managers as they collaborate with the Zodiaque Dance Company. These technical production students have gone on to make their name in live event industries from coast to coast, and across the globe. Gala years hold space for these talented alums to share their artistry in the anniversary concert, and the opportunity for current students to learn from their expertise. In the making of Celebration 50, UB alums in costume design, lighting design, lighting technology, technical direction, and graphic design have worked alongside current UB Theatre Design and Technology students, faculty and staff to add visual variety to the concert you will experience tonight. Their collective efforts and dedication not only honor the legacy of the Zodiaque Dance Company but also inspire the next generation of artists and technicians. We hope you enjoy this evening’s performance, a true testament to the vibrant and enduring spirit of our community.

Lynne Koscielniak
Production Design Coordinator

“THROUGH MY ROOTS”
I. Home
II. Exploration
III. Looking Back
IV. Moving Forward
Choreography:  Cesar Salinas
Music:  “Ran Kan Kan” by Tito Puente, “Jazz 104” by Max Graef, “Tukaria” by Cochemea, “Let It Be” performed by JP Cooper, “Another Piece of Jazz” by Radio Trip, “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Judy Garland
Dancers:  Lauren Guarna, Juliana Hassouna, Olivia Lopez, Gabi Marshall, Alexa Nanfro, Grace Rezin, Violet Schraver, Fallon Tuholski, NJ Wingo, Grace Wythe
Understudy:  Kiera Oppelt
Costume Designer:  Izumi Inaba
Lighting Designer:  jojo a. franjoine
Sound Designers:  Christine Newham, Erina Ueda
Props Designer: Chris Ochman
Program Note:
Through My Roots represents my journey of jazz dance. The music has greatly influenced the choreography from my Latin heritage, to exploring the world of concert dance and my time as a dancer for the place I call home, Giordano Dance Chicago. A pivotal moment was letting go of the adversities that challenged me - to stay true to my path and let it be. This piece is an homage to jazz dance and those who have helped shaped my voice as a dance artist.

VIDEO: ZDC History Part 1

Voiceover Artist:  Allinee NeGron
Video Production:  Ethan Borrok

“FORGING” (2023)
Choreography:  Kerry Ring and Dancers
Music:  “Kronetics” by Joel Christian Goffin and “Alive” by David Charrier
Dancers:  Nathan Eck, Jenna Hartke, Mario Liguori, Jasmine White, NJ Wingo, Grace Wythe
Understudy:  Kenny Harrison
Set Designer:  Jacob Clouse
Costume Designer:  Zech Saenz
Lighting Designer:  Ethan Borrock
Sound Designer: Chris Ochman
Program Note:
Forging is the process of making metal into a shape by heating it in fire. This dance is a collaborative exploration which highlights the malleability and strength of the human body.

VIDEO: ZDC History Part 2 

Voiceover Artist:  Allinee NeGron
Video Production:  Ethan Borrok

“emPATHy"
Choreography:  Rich Ashworth
Music:  “Wading Deep Waters” by Crooked Still
Dancers:  Jenna Hartke, Juliana Hassouna, Kelly Quinn, Jasmine White
Understudy:  Lauren Guarna
Costume Designer:  Cindy Darling
Lighting Designer:  Hannah S. Wolland
Program Note:
There are a great deal of quotes, literary references, and personal mantras on the topic of journeys.  There are equally as many about the pathways we take and the roads we travel while journeying. I suppose this dance could touch on any number of those to make it meaningful for anyone who sees it. My personal interest in creating this work was to explore a bit of the give and take that occurs when our own journeys intersect with others’. A little empathy can go a long way. But when we ask for more than we give, the song created by those intersections might end sooner than we’d expected or hoped.  

VIDEO: ZDC History Part 3 

Voiceover Artist:  Allinee NeGron
Video Production:  Ethan Borrok
Content Creator / ZDC50 Social Media Intern:  Nathan Eck

“STRIKE A POSE”
Choreography:  Michael Deeb Weaver and Dancers
Assistant Choreographer:  Kenny Harrison
Music: “Vogue” by Madonna; “Vogue” (Ray Isaac Remix) by Madonna; Arranged by Nicholas Deapo
Dancers:  Sarah Chowaniec, Erinn Cosgrove, Nathan Eck, Kenny Harrison, Jenna Hartke, Juliana Hassouna, Mario Liguori, Gabi Marshall, Fallon Tuholski, Jasmine White, NJ Wingo, Grace Wythe
Understudy:  Adriana Vetcha
Set Designer:  Lynne Koscielniak
Costume Designer:  Collin Ranney
Lighting / Projection Designer:  Andrew Garvis
Projection Designer:  Andrew Garvis
Program Note:
This piece is based on and inspired by the movement of dance pioneer Luigi, UB Dance Professor Emeritus Tom Ralabate, and the vogue and ballroom community. Luigi first presented “Vogue” at the inaugural Jazz Dance World Congress in 1992. Since then, the combination has been taught as an étude to the advanced level jazz classes at UB, passed on through generations of UB dancers under the watchful eye of Mr. Tom. It is my honor to continue this tradition, and to elaborate on the work of those who came before me.

Our piece is dedicated to the generation of artists who were lost during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, many of whom would still be alive and making art today if not for this disease. Through movement, we express joy in celebration of their memory. 

“What is remembered, lives.”

~15-Minute Intermission~

"MANY HEARTS"
Choreography:  Tom Ralabate and Robin Hibbert
Live Music: 
Composer/Musician/Dancer:  Joshua Ikechukwu
Musician/Vocalist/Dancer:  Charity John
Musicians:  Dantrae Alonzo and Ringo Brill
Recorded Music:  "Yey" by uLazi
Spoken Word Artist/Poetry:   NJ Wingo and Tom Ralabate
Musician Duet Choreography:   Joshua Ikechukwu
Latin Partnering Assistance:  Kippy Ralabate
Dancers:  Erinn Cosgrove, Nathan Eck, Kenny Harrison, Mario Liguori, Olivia Lopez, Alexa Nanfro, Ariana Parsons, Kelly Quinn, Jasmine White, NJ Wingo
Understudy:  Selena Pereyra
Hibbert Rehearsal Assistant:  Netanya Thompson
Costume Designer:  Catherine F. Norgren
Lighting Designer:  Ethan Brod
Program Note:
"MANY HEARTS" celebrates the marriage of the "many hearts" comprising American Jazz dance's rich tradition. It's a journey that honors and pays homage to its African roots, classic signatures, and the diverse world community it has embraced. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the cast, the design teams, and Robin Hibbert, my first UB Jazz Dance Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, for their unwavering dedication and integral role in creating the dance "MANY HEARTS." Mr. Tom 

VIDEO: ZDC Sizzle Reel 

Voiceover Artist:  Sidney Bowers
Video Production:  CFA Video Production

“FINDING GRACE”
Choreography:  Bill Thomas
Music:  “Golden” by Jill Scott
Additional Sound:  Dancers
Dancers:  Nathan Eck, Lauren Guarna, Jenna Hartke, Mario Liguori, Gabi Marshall, Ariana Parsons, Selena Pereyra, Violet Schraver, Fallon Tuholski, Grace Wythe
Understudy: Vic Oshman-Bruce
Costume Designer:  Cindy Darling
Lighting Designer:  Ethan Borrok
Program Note:
Extend to ourselves the one thing needed for our evolution: Grace.

VIDEO: ZDC Process Video 

Voiceover Artist:  Paige Kent
Video Production:  Braxton Stone

"ELLA AND DUKE"
Choreography:  Brittney Griffin
Music:  “Imagine My Frustration” by Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
Dancers:  Vic Oshman-Bruce, Lauren Guarna, Olivia Lopez, Alexa Nanfro, Kiera Oppelt, Ariana Parsons, Grace Rezin, Fallon Tuholski, Adriana Vetcha
Understudy:  Sarah Chowaniec
Costume Designer:  Collin Ranney
Lighting Designer:  Hannah S. Wolland

VIDEO: Distinguished Speakers 

Featuring:  University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi, Provost Scott Weber, CAS Dean Robin G. Schulze, UBTHD Department Chair Eero Laine, Professor Emeritus Tom Ralabate
Video Production:  CFA Video Production

“tragedy that we knew”
Choreography:  Liz Borom
Music:  “Pull Apart the Pieces of My Heart” by Rich, “Lost Song” by ólafur Arnalds, and “Tragedy” by Brandi Carlile
Dancers:  Vic Oshman-Bruce, Sarah Chowaniec, Erinn Cosgrove, Kiera Oppelt, Selena Pereyra, Grace Rezin, Violet Schraver
Understudy:  Adriana Vetcha
Costume Designer:  Cindy Darling
Lighting Designer:  Hannah S. Wolland
Projection Designer:  Ethan Borrok
Program Note:
This piece is a journey from the end to realization of the end. It’s moving from being a stamp on the timeline to looking back at the timeline. The toxicity that you thought would stay and then one day it’s realizing it’s the past.

"Z'BOWS" (2012/2024)
Choreography:  Tom Ralabate
Music:  "Rock Prelude" Performed by David Garrett. Composed by David Garrett and Franck Van Der Heijden
Dancers:  The Company
Lighting Designer:  Ethan Brod
Program Note: 
On this 50th anniversary, we dedicate ZDC's signature bow to our founder, Linda Swiniuch, and to all lovers of dance who have shared those creative and gifted moments with ZDC as performers, choreographers, designers, technicians, friends, or audience members. Thank you for sharing this 50th-anniversary celebration with ZDC.

Dream Big, Celebrate, and Dance Often.
~ Tom Ralabate and Faculty

ZDC50 COMPANY MEMBERS
Sarah Chowaniec, Erinn Cosgrove, Nathan Eck, Lauren Guarna, Kenny Harrison, Jenna Hartke, Juliana Hassouna, Mario Liguori, Olivia Lopez, Gabi Marshall, Alexa Nanfro, Kiera Oppelt, Vic Oshman-Bruce, Selena Pereyra, Ariana Parsons, Kelly Quinn, Grace Rezin, Violet Schraver, Fallon Tuholski, Adriana Vetcha,  Jasmine White, NJ Wingo, and Grace Wythe

Sarah Chowaniec is a sophomore dance major from Buffalo, NY. Sarah trained at Elite Dance Company where she found her passion for dance and truly learned that versatility matters. If it weren’t for the faculty at EDC she wouldn’t be where she is today. Having teachers that came through the UB dance program solidified her choice to continue to study dance. After she graduates in 2027, she hopes to go on to perform in any capacity. In the past year, she has enjoyed teaching at her home studio and hopes to continue doing so. Sarah would like to thank her family for believing in her and for their constant support. She would also like to thank the faculty of the UB dance program for allowing her to be a part of Zodiaque Dance Company’s 50^th anniversary and for providing her with countless opportunities.

Erinn Cosgrove is thrilled to be making her debut as a member of Zodiaque Dance Company! Erinn is a sophomore BFA Dance and BA Communication double major. She is from Syracuse, New York and has been dancing since she was three years old. Prior to attending the University at Buffalo, Erinn trained on CMC Dance Company’s competition team, where she fell in love with dance and performing. She also trained at Soul de Soul Dance Convention and has been attending the Entity Contemporary Dance summer intensive for three years. She has worked as a dance instructor at CMC, teaching classes and summer camps, and ran the Cicero Parks and Recreation dance program. At UB, Erinn has performed in Emerging Choreographers Showcase, Choreolab, the MFA Thesis concert, Dancers Workshop, and various student film projects. She is honored to be a part of Zodiaque Dance Company’s 50th Celebration.

Nathan Eck is a junior dance major at UB from Long Island, New York. His passion for dance began at a young age, where he trained competitively at Legacy Dance Center and later studied at Long Island High School for the Arts. He has trained with Entity Contemporary Dance, Joffrey Spectrum, American Ballet Theatre, and Instincts by Theresa Stone. Dancing at University at Buffalo has propelled his versatility and fueled his love for tap. Over the past year, he has had the privilege of being the Celebration 50 Social Media Intern, networking with alumni and collaborating with the directors to boost anticipation online for the 50th anniversary gala. Entering his second year with the company, Nathan is thrilled to continue diversifying his skill sets and excited to perform on stage. He is grateful for the community and opportunities Zodiaque Dance Company has given him.

Lauren Guarna is excited to be performing in her second year of Zodiaque. Lauren is a junior BFA dance major and minoring in education. She is honored to say she is the Junior ACDA assistant as well as the Junior Assistant Dancers Workshop director. Lauren grew up in Brewster, New York where she attended Seven Star School of performing Arts since she was 2 years old. She was given many opportunities growing up, including being a part of the USA Tap Team where they traveled to Germany for the world tap championships. While at UB, Lauren has performed in many shows such as Emerging Choreographers Showcase, ChoreoLab, Dancers Workshop, and Zodiaque. Along with performing Lauren is very interested in Choreography and hopes to have many opportunities to pursue this love. Lauren is honored to be a part of the tradition that is Zodiaque Dance Company, in celebrating the 50th season.

Kenny DeAngelo Harrison is a Senior Dance BA major. While at UB Kenny has performed in many department shows such as Emerging Choreographers Showcase, MFA Showcase, and ChoreoLab. He has also performed and choreographed for Dancer’s Workshop, and is now on the road to choreographing for this year’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase. Although this is Kenny’s first official year being in the company, he guest performed in Zodiaque’s 49th fall season. Kenny is from Bronx,NY and came to UB to not only pursue his dream of getting his undergraduate degree in Dance but also to claim all opportunities that come his way as he has a strong passion for performing along with meeting new people and networking with others in the dance world. After graduating in May 2025, Kenny hopes to follow his dreams of performing around the world, exchanging knowledge and movement vocabulary with whomever he crosses paths with.

Jenna Hartke is a junior dance major, acquiring her BFA here at UB. She is the current UB Dance merchandise representative and loves being a part of this incredible community. Jenna was born in Houston, Texas, but grew up in Orchard Park, New York for the majority of her life. Growingup, she trained at Mary Alice’s Dance Studio. This was where she found her love for dance and knew this would be the passion for the rest of her life. Her dance teachers and family’s support allowed her dream to seem attainable and worth running after. Without them, Jenna would not be where she is today. Since being at UB, she continues her training in jazz, modern, ballet, and tap. Jenna’s strong love for movement along with her individual artistry has shaped her into the person she is today.

Juliana Hassouna is a senior BFA Dance and BA Communication double major from Bridgewater, New Jersey. She has been a part of Zodiaque Dance Company for three years and is the Zodiaque Student Assistant. Juliana has also choreographed for ChoreoLab, Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase, and Dancer’s Workshop, and her work has been shown at the first annual Intermix Choreography Showcase. Juliana has trained at a competitive dance studio in addition to attending a performing arts high school, and her love for dance has continued to grow here at UB. She is so grateful to be a part of this incredible show!

Mario Liguori is a Junior Double major aiming to get a BFA in Dance and a BA in Psychology. He is a member of the Honors College and an Undergraduate Ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences. He grew up outside Boston Massachusetts and started dancing when he was 5 years old with Irish Step classes at DNE School of Dance. His love for dance blossomed and started taking classes in all different styles. He has performed in many different shows at UB including ECS, Choreolab, and MFA Thesis Concert. With his second year in the company, Mario is ecstatic to be performing in Zod 50 and credits his family, professors, and friends for inspiring and guiding him over the years.

Olivia Lopez is a senior at the University at Buffalo pursuing a dual degree in Dance, BA, and Business Administration, BS, with a Marketing concentration. Training at the Alvin Ailey Junior Division Program allowed Lopez to find expressiveness in Graham, Horton, and Limón techniques while studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and West African. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she has worked with numerous choreographers, including Jesse Obremski, Jacqulyn Buglisi, and Earl Mosley. Her performances and works in other departmental shows include ChoreoLab, Dancer’s Workshop, and Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase. She expands her pedagogy by teaching and choreographing modern at the Royal Academy of Ballet. Lopez is the department’s Senior Social Media Intern for UB Dance social media platforms. She is grateful to be a third-year ZDC performer and has represented the company at various events, including the UB Celebration of Student Academic Excellence and ACDA Northwest Conferences. Happy golden anniversary!

Gabi Marshall is a senior Dance BFA from Bluffton, South Carolina. Gabi holds the position of Senior Class Representative and has been a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company for three years. She started dancing when she was three years old, beginning with Latin/ballroom and then using various styles at Bluffton School of Dance. After her first ballroom showcase, she fell in love with dance. After a virtual tour and audition, she chose the University at Buffalo as her home for the next four years. The past couple of years have flown by, filled with many memories and lessons learned. Gabi is eternally grateful for her family and friends' love and support throughout her journey. She is honored to be a part of Zodiaque’s 50th Anniversary and thankful for the second family it has given her.

Alexa Nanfro is a senior Dance BFA and Psychology BA double major from Brooklyn, New York. She has been a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company for three years, and has performed in various departmental shows including Emerging Choreographers Showcase, Choreolab, and Dancer’s Workshop. She has been dancing since the age of 10, and has trained extensively in all styles. She started her career as a competitive dancer at The Brooklyn Dance Centers, where she quickly fell in love with the art form. Since then, Alexa has been pursuing a professional career under the mentorship of the University at Buffalo Dance department. Alexa feels extremely lucky to not only be a part of this company, but also to experience the 50th anniversary of Zodiaque. She has found such a family in this department, and she is so grateful for everyone who has supported her journey.

Kiera Oppelt is a sophomore Dance Major at the University at Buffalo, also majoring in Statistics. She is from Rochester, NY and grew up dancing at Marilyn Schneider’s School of Dance for fifteen years, learning in the styles of ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, and acrobatics. During her time at that studio, Kiera was a part of the competition team for ten years, serving as Co-Captain for two of which. She traveled to many different cities learning and taking classes from countless choreographers with unique backgrounds. Through Dance Masters of America, Kiera won a regional title and was able to compete for the national title amongst many talented dancers. This is her first year in Zodiaque Dance Company and she is thrilled to be a part of the 50^th year celebration. She can’t wait to see what this opportunity will bring in the coming years!

Vic Oshman-Bruce is excited to be a part of Zodiaque Dance Company for the first time! She is a Sophomore BFA Dance Major and has participated in many departmental productions within her first year. They were born and raised in Celebration Florida, where they first started dancing, since then they moved up to Buffalo, NY where Vic has lived for the past 9 years to further her love for dance. Throughout the 18 years she's been dancing, Vic has had the pleasure of training in various dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acrobatics, hip-hop, and musical theater, among others. In addition to her dance career, Vic did theater in high school and was recently a part of The Little Mermaid(Eric Deeb-Weaver, Ensemble) last year at the Lockport Palace Theater. Vic is an avid storyteller and would love to thank her mother and brother for supporting her artistic endeavors!

Selena Pereyra is a junior dance and psychology major and Presidential Scholar in the Honors Program at the University at Buffalo. She is currently the Student Assistant to the Director of Emerging Choreographers Showcase/ChoreoLab. Growing up in Westhampton Beach, New York, she trained at Peconic Ballet Theater in many styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theater, character, modern, and contemporary. The past two summers, she has traveled to Guatemala with JUNTOS, an organization that works with dance volunteers to provide dance workshops and performances in underserved communities. She has had the honor to perform in the Emerging Choreographers Showcase, ChoreoLab, Spring into Art, Kathy Wendell Showcase, Lewiston Jazz Festival, and Dancers Workshop during her last two years in Buffalo, and is the 2024 recipient of the Lucille and Jack Yellen Award. Selena is excited to perform in Zodiaque Dance Company for her first time for the 50th anniversary!

Ariana Parsons is a junior dance major obtaining her BFA. Ariana holds the positions of junior class representative and upcoming social media intern for the department. She grew up dancing in Rome, New York where she has lived her entire life. Ariana danced at Susan Hasty’s School of Dance from age four until graduating high school. This is where she trained and formed her love for the art of dance. Ariana knew from a young age that dance was her passion and something she wanted to pursue. After auditioning for UB’s dance program she was certain that it was the place for her. She has spent her time here training and working towards her goals with her best friends. She thanks her loved ones and everyone who supports her journey. Ariana is honored and beyond grateful to be a part of the amazing legacy that is Zodiaque Dance Company.

Kelly Quinn (KQ) (They/She/He) is a Senior Dance BA and proud returning member of Zodiaque dance company. Originally from the suburbs of Detroit MI, Kelly trained at Julianas academy of Dance where they now periodically teach in the winter and summer. Kelly has Performed In many productions at UB like 9 to 5, ECS, Choreolab, Dancers Workshop and Zodiaque to name a few! This year they are happy to have the privilege to choreograph for ECS and perform in the Zod50 celebration. Kelly wants to thank their Mom, Dad, and best friend Lauren for the continued love and support. Enjoy the show!

Grace Rezin is a junior first-year member of Zodiaque Dance Company from Warrens, WI. She started dancing when she was three at Melissa’s DanceArts, Marilyn’s School of Dance, and Misty’s Dance Unlimited. Grace has also trained at the Giordano Dance School, Point Park University Summer Intensive, and Midwest Dance Collective. At UB, she has performed in many shows including, Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase, MFA Thesis, ChoreoLab, and Dancer’s Workshop. She is also a Student Recruitment Assistant to Michael Deeb Weaver this year. Her love for jazz dance has grown immensely throughout her three years at UB through guest artists coming in and the incredible jazz program at UB Dance. Grace is incredibly excited to be a part of this legacy and start her Zodiaque experience in its 50^th year!

Violet Schraver is a sophomore BFA dance major and a law minor, from Rochester, NY. She received her training from Fitzsimmons Dance Factory training with Lauri Lucas and the rest of the faculty for 13 years and is well-versed in various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop. She also was lucky to have the opportunity to train extensively with professional dancers, Michael Keefe and Chantel Aguirre. Long term, Violet would love to continue her dance career in New York City, working commercially. Performing on Broadway is her lifelong dream. Lastly, Violet would like to thank the UB Dance staff for allowing her to be a part of the Zodiaque 50 company and providing her with so many incredible opportunities. Violet also thanks her family for continually supporting her dance aspirations and making her dreams a reality; she would not be where she is today without them.

Fallon Tuholski is a senior Dance BA and Criminology BA double major, from right here in Williamsville, NY. This year she has taken on three student assistant roles of Zodiaque Student Assistant, Director of Undergraduate Studies THD Student Assistant, and Recruitment Student Assistant. This is her third year in Zodiaque Dance Company, as well as performing in other departmental shows such as Emerging Choreographers Showcase, MFA Showcase, Choreolab, and Dancers Workshop. She has been dancing since the age of 2 spending most of her years dancing at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics under the direction of Michelle Spezio. Since coming to college Fallon has found her true love and passion for dance through the UB dance faculty and community. Fallon would like to thank all of the amazing teachers, her mom, and friends that have supported her throughout her dance journey! She is honored to be a part of this breathtaking show!

Adriana Vetcha is a junior at the University at Buffalo, pursuing a BFA in Dance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Originally from Rockland County, New York, she discovered her passion for dance at age 11 during her first Ballet class, which led her to explore various styles, including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Arco. She received extensive training at the Edge Dance Company in NJ, Steeltoes Dance in NY, Broadway Dance Center, and the Joffrey Ballet School Spectrum. While at UB, Adriana has performed in Emerging Choreographers Showcase, MFA showcase, Choreolab, MFA Thesis, Dancer's Workshop, and now Zodiaque. In addition to performing, she's also had the chance to choreograph for Dancer's Workshop and inspires to continue creating for future productions. Adriana, so excited for the show and hopes you enjoy it!

Jasmine White is a junior BFA dance and psychology double major, who has been a member of Zodiaque Dance Company for two years. She is from Rochester, NY and has been dancing since she was 10 at Articul8 Dance. While Jasmine loves all forms of dance, her true love is tap, it was her favorite style growing up. At UB, Jasmine has performed in a number of shows, including Zodiaque Dance Company, Emerging Choreographers Showcase, ChoreoLab, and Dancers Workshop. She also had the opportunity to choreograph for Dancers Workshop her sophomore year and plans to do so again this year. Throughout her undergraduate career at UB, she has learned to be more confident in her skills and has gained a greater appreciation for the art of dance. Jasmine is so excited to start her semester performing in Zodiaque and is honored to be a part of the Zodiaque 50 celebration!

NJ Wingo is a passionate, optimistic, multifaceted performer! He is a senior receiving a dual degree in BFA Musical Theatre and Dance at The University at Buffalo. NJ is ecstatic for the opportunity to perform a second year with Zodiaque Dance Company! He is honored to bring joy, heart, and soul to the stage this special 50th year. NJ is a recruitment assistant and Senior Showcase coordinator, making efforts to promote a bright and prosperous future for those entering and exiting this amazing department. He plans to pursue a professional career within Dance and Musical Theatre and can’t wait to start this journey through life. Lastly, NJ would like to thank his loving family and friends who have supported him each and every day along the way!

Grace Wythe is excited to be performing with the Zodiaque Dance Company for a second year. She is a BFA Dance major minoring in education as a junior. Grace has trained in all genres of dance for the past 17 years at various dance studios including Janet Dunstan's Dance Academy and Greater Niagara Ballet Company where she has had numerous opportunities to perform, choreograph and teach in recent years. Grace has also danced in many shows at UB including, Emerging Choreographers Showcase, ChoreoLab, and Dancers Workshop where she also had the opportunity choreograph. Grace also danced professionally at Art Park in Lewiston, NY in The L'Oiseau Immersive Concert. Grace is extremely honored to be a part of the 50th celebration and cannot wait to perform on the stage.

ZDC50 FALL 2024 STUDENT PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Stage Manager:  Tyler Herman
Assistant Stage Manager:  Sophia Brito
Stage Left Supervisor & Fly Crew Member:  Hailey Adams
Automation Operator:  Luigi LoCascio
Light Board Operator / Programmer / Electrician:  Ashtyn Rozenberg
Sound Board / Projections Operator / Props Manager:  Chris Ochman
Fly Captain:  Sheila Fastoff
Fly Crew / Deck Crew:  Kendra Jones, Mackenzie Leone, Mya Tran
Dresser Supervisor:  Ariana Romeo-Mullin
Dressers:  Erin Devine, Abby Postle

FALL 2024 DEPARTMENTAL STUDENT PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Costume Shop Assistants:  Sarah Bray, Angel Frias Fuertes, Jenesis Marquez
Projection Technologist:  Marcus Harter
Theatre Electrician:  Molly Crandall
Sound Supervisor:  Joyce Cheng
Assistant Sound Supervisor:  Noah Beckwith
Props Director:  Alix Connolly
Props Warehouse Manager:  Aidan Sumrall
Scenic Artist:  Elle Dixon
Assistant Scenic Artists:  Faith Marsala, Cameron Thompson
Sound Project Studio Manager:  Theresa Banks
Information Technologists:  Ethan Borrok, Marcus Harter
Social Media Intern for Zodiaque 50:  Nathan Eck

UBTHD FACULTY, STAFF, AND GUEST CONTRIBUTORS TO ZDC50 FALL 2024
Technical Contributor:  Chase Brooks (‘16)
Light, Sound, and Video Supervisor / Sound Mentor:  Tom Burke
Interim Costume Shop Manager:  Jenn Carter
Costume Technician:  Judy Curtis
Assistant Costume Shop Manager / Wardrobe Supervisor: Cindy Darling
Assistant Technical Director:  Erich Frank
UBTHD Overhire Technician:  Jeremy Granger (‘07)
SM Mentor:  Ally Hasselback
Crew Instructor:  Rick Haug
Sets/Lights/Projections Mentor:  Lynne Koscielniak     
Production Stage Manager:  Melinda J. Lamoreux
Lighting Consultant:  Scott Laurenz  
Paint and Props Mentor:  J. Marc Quattlebaum
Technical Direction Mentor & Dir. of Undergraduate Theatre: Jon Shimon
CFA Technical Director:  John Saunders
CFA Head Electricians:  Anthony Rajewski, Patty Rihn
CFA Audio Technician:  Mark Shotwell
CFA Audio Visual Technician:  Josh Piatov
CFA Events Manager:  Moriah Bolinsky Hegmann                                  
CFA Production Manager:  Elizabeth Patrick

Kerry Ring is a Teaching Professor at the University at Buffalo and Artistic Director of UB’s Zodiaque Dance Company. Her areas of research are ballet and modern dance technique and choreography and collaboration.  Kerry earned her BFA in dance from the University of New Mexico and her MFA in choreography and dance performance from Mills College in Oakland, California.  She has performed as a company member with the Nevada Dance Theatre, Delta Festival Ballet, Santa Fe Opera, Bill Evans Dance Company, and Molissa Fenley and Dancers.  She trained at the Joffrey Ballet School, National Academy of the Arts, as a “Young Artist” scholarship recipient for the American Dance Festival, and the Paul Taylor School.  Three of Kerry’s choreographic works have been chosen for the American College Dance Association’s Gala Performance.  Kerry has performed in new works by Donald McKayle, Robert Moses, Nathan Trice, Paul Matteson, and Ma Bo; and has performed historical works by Paul Taylor, Jose Limon and Anna Sokolow. Kerry successfully examined through Grade Six both as a student and as a teacher through the Cecchetti Council of America.  She has served as “core ballet faculty” for Dance Master’s of America for over fifteen years.  Kerry is certified in Hatha Yoga through the Temple of Kriya Yoga, is certified in Ultra Barre, was a frequent contributor to Dance Studio Life magazine (2009 – 2016) and is a member of Corps de Ballet International.

Michael Deeb Weaver – (he/him) (‘08) is co-director of Zodiaque Dance Company, and a faculty member at the University at Buffalo, where he teaches jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance. In addition to his academic work, Michael’s recent choreography credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Second Generation Theatre), Sister Act (Starring Buffalo), and Fursona Non Grata (First Look Buffalo), as well as on the famous Las Vegas Strip as a part of Picturesque, a burlesque tap revue. An instructor, choreographer, and adjudicator for dance conventions and competitions nationwide, Michael has twice been honored at the Industry Dance Awards. He has served as a faculty member at Nazareth College and as a guest instructor at Montclair State University, and has also been on faculty for Dance Masters of America, the Chautauqua Institution, and at Steps on Broadway in New York City. An accomplished dancer and actor, Michael’s performance credits have taken him all over the world, including National Tours of A Chorus Line (Mike), and Young Frankenstein the Musical (Swing) and as a dancer onboard Celebrity Cruises. As a member of the Actors' Equity Association, he has served as Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer, and/or Assistant Director for productions of Kinky Boots, Thoroughly Modern Millie, My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Mame, and Young Frankenstein the Musical (West Coast regional premiere), along with many more regional credits. Michael holds his BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo, and he is proud to continue the tradition of excellence in the Dance program as a member of the UB Dance faculty.

Richard Ashworth (‘07) (Milwaukee, WI) is an educator, choreographer, and performer whose interest in technical foundation and corresponding social cultures have made him a resource in the social and percussive African Diaspora dance communities. Richard attended the University at Buffalo, receiving a BFA in Dance in June 2007. After graduating, Rich performed aboard Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, and upon returning to the States danced in several crews for live performances and industrials, including for artists such as Flo Rida and The Goo Goo Dolls. Rich has performed, choreographed, and toured with several internationally celebrated dance companies including Lehrerdance (dir. Jon Lehrer), Chicago Dance Crash (dir. Jessica Deahr), Be The Groove (dir. Stephanie Paul) serving as educational director, and Chicago Tap Theatre (dir. Mark Yonally), where he served as a choreographer and rehearsal director. As an educator Rich has been on the faculty of several dance based organizations including Dance Masters of America, Flow 40 Dance, Beyond the Stars dance convention, and Interdanza of Mexico. Rich has served as a choreographer and lecturer at Hope College and Salve Regina University.  Rich most recently attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, achieving a Master of Fine Arts in Dance in May 2021. He now teaches courses at UWM, Carthage College, Danceworks Milwaukee, and guest lectures around the country.

Liz Borom is an accomplished dancer and choreographer with experience in commercials, film, television, and performances with professional contemporary and jazz companies in NYC and across the U.S. She is a faculty member with Platinum Dance Experience and Platinum Dance Collective, traveling nationwide as an educator and choreographer. Liz has been instrumental in creating, producing, and choreographing full-length dance shows, including Light Chasers for the musical artist Cloud Cult, and Moments, a contemporary show in Atlanta. Her work has been showcased at the Reconstruct Exhibition in both LA and Atlanta, and she has served as a master instructor for TSpheres, focusing on injury prevention for dancers. Additionally, she has worked as a creative consultant for Relative Motion technique training. Liz is also an Adjunct Dance Professor at Western Carolina University in North Carolina.

Brittney Griffin (‘06) is a choreographer, director, creative consultant and educator. A Zodiaque alumni, Brittney graduated from UB with a BFA in Dance in 2006. Credits include: Associate Choreographer of 5 Time Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical Kimberly Akimbo, Dreamgirls National Tour (Swing/Dance Captain), Dreamgirls South African Tour (Associate Choreographer/Director), Hairspray, 42nd Street (International). Winner of 2022 Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Best Choreography from her work on Five Guys Named Moe (Playhouse on Park). Film: Bolden, A Jazzmans Blues (Netflix). Love and gratitude to Mr.Bill, Mr.Tom, Ms.Lynne Formato, and Ms.Jeanne. Extra special thanks to Mike Deeb, Kerry Ring, Mom, Dad, and Maia. 

Robin Hibbert is a nationally celebrated Africanist specialist/artist raised in Brooklyn, NY, who currently lives in Buffalo. She has choreographed for Zodiaque Dance Company and taught master classes for UB Dance. Hibbert studied dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Dance Theatre of Harlem, as well as with dance pioneer Dr. Pearl Primus, United Ballet Du Senegal, Ballet Bougarabou du Senegal, and the influential Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olantunji. Her eclectic history, cultural, and dance studies include training with many teachers from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Liberia, and the Caribbean.

Tom Ralabate (Mr. Tom), Professor Emeritus Dance, is a past UB Theatre and Dance chair and a past artistic director of ZDC.  With his sister Kip, he was an undefeated Junior Dance Champion, U.S. and North American Latin Ballroom Dance Champion, and representative at the World Latin Dance Championships. Tom is the third Ivy Hall Foundation Award recipient, first awarded to Gene Kelly and presented by DMA. Other UB/professional awards include the Julian Park Award (CAS Dean), a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities, the CAS Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Area of Arts, the Artistic Achievement Award (CNADM), the Jazz Dance World Congress Angel Award, a Dance Teacher MagazineAward, and a DTCB Lifetime Member Award.   Scholarships in his name are presented yearly by DMA, DTCB, and through his UB endowments, the Mr. Tom Jazz Award and Mr. Tom Design and Technology Award. Tom appears in the documentary Gus, an American Icon, and the HBO Max documentary film UPROOTED. Having a 49-year affiliation with ZDC, Tom is humbled to be recognized on this 50^th anniversary.  

Cesar G. Salinas (‘06), originally from Portland, Oregon, is Giordano Dance Chicago’s Associate Artistic Director. This year marks Cesar’s 10th season in an artistic administrative role previously serving as artistic assistant and artistic programs manager. He began his formal studies in dance with Zohar School of Dance, under the direction of Ehud Krauss in Palo Alto, CA. There he was introduced to the classic jazz styles of Gus Giordano, Luigi, and Matt Mattox. He moved to Oregon where he studied at Willamette Ballet Academy under Deborah Higginbotham. Cesar went on to further his training at the University at Buffalo, where he graduated with a BFA in Dance. Twenty years ago, he received a scholarship to the original Giordano Dance School in Evanston, IL, in 2004 and in the summer of 2005. From 2006 until 2011, Cesar joined Giordano Dance Chicago as a full company member performing throughout the United States and Europe. During his tenure, he was proud to be a part of GDC’s educational outreach pilot program, teaching science and health dance classes to 4th and 5th grade students in under-resourced public schools in Chicago. Cesar was honored to be on the cover of Dance Magazine (August 2007) and to teach at the Jazz Dance World Congress in 2007, 2009, and 2012. In 2013, he was chosen as a soloist for BalaSole Dance Company performing “Hunted” in New York City’s Alvin Ailey Citigroup where he received rave reviews: “richly physical performance that drew the audience’s unfettered enthusiasm” - Philip Gordon. Cesar toured the world with Royal Caribbean cruise lines as a performer in the Broadway production of Saturday Night Fever as well as an aerialist. In the January 2018 issue of Dance Teacher Magazine, Cesar demonstrates the Giordano Technique alongside Nan Giordano in honor of the company’s 55th Anniversary Season. Cesar is a certified teacher in the Giordano Technique at the Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional Levels of the Nan Giordano Certification Program® (NGCP®). Most recently Cesar returned to the stage at the Auditorium Theatre to perform Gus Giordano’s 1978 iconic solo Wings in honor of Nan Giordano’s 33 years at the helm and 25th Anniversary as Artistic Director for GDC. Lauren Warnecke of See Chicago Dance wrote, “...you could almost imagine Gus himself up there performing the piece he made 40 years ago.” He currently teaches master classes and workshops, as well as choreographs for universities and studios across the country.

Bill Thomas. Teacher, choreographer, adjudicator. His works have been seen on companies, and in venues, such as Philadanco II, LaMama ETC (Off-Broadway), Kumble Theater (NYC), Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble (Philadelphia), Ailey Citicorp Theater (NYC), The Thomas Dance Collection (Buffalo, NY), Danza Una (Costa Rica), Buffalo City Ballet (NY), and The International Theater Festival (Mexico). Teaching credits include: Philadanco, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Buffalo City Ballet, Florida A&M University, Montgomery County Community College, Spezio’s Dance Dynamics, Rochester City Ballet, Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School, Losdenmedium Danza (Costa Rica), Amsterdam Dance Center (Netherlands), Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico), and formerly the University at Buffalo, as Head of Ballet, Associate Professor, and the Director of Dance Program.  Performance credits includes Don Quixote (Pas de Deux), The Green Table, and Poulenc Concerto, and shows Anything Goes starring Chita Riveria, The Unsinkable Molly Brown starring Ann Reinking, National Tours of Sesame Street Live, internationally at The Toronto Fringe Festival, The International Theatre Festival in Argentina, and The International Arts Festival in Barranquilla, Columbia, dance companies such as Off Track Dancers, Webster Dance Theater, and The Thomas Dance Collection. Trained at Hubbard Street Dance Studio, Dance Theater of Harlem, Broadway Dance Center, and Dupree Dance Academy, among others. B.A./Dance from Webster University Conservatory (St. Louis, MO),/ M.A./Dance from The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH).

Ethan Borrok (Lighting Designer: Ring, Thomas; Projection Designer: Borom & History Videos) is a senior design tech student who is very excited to be working on the 50^th anniversary of Zodiaque as one of the Lighting and Projection Designers. He has worked on past Zodiaques as the Projection and Lighting Designer. He has also worked on multiple productions produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance, such as Cinderella in Spring of 2022, and Mr. Burns- a Post Electric Play in Spring of 2024. He would like to thank all of his fellow Designers as well as the Choreographers, Design Mentors, and Company Members for the incredible work. Enjoy the show!

Ethan Brod (Lighting Designer: Ralabate/Hibbert, Z’Bows; Head Theatre Electrician) is a senior design tech student at the University at Buffalo who is excited to be a Lighting Designer for the 50th anniversary performance of the Zodiaque Dance Company. Ethan would like to thank all of his peers and mentors who have helped him reach this momentous point in his design tech career. He would also like to thank his family for standing by his side and pushing him to do his best. Ethan is looking forward to implementing the skills and techniques he has acquired during his time at UB.

jojo a. franjoine (Lighting Designer: Salinas) (‘16) synchronizes energy to create visual landscapes. jojo is founder of elektralite.space - a collective of artists, designers, and problem solvers striving to discover potent expression. elektralite.space creates in a wide variety formats ranging from theatre, dance, music, fashion, tv/broadcast, architecture, and light art. elektralite.space creates a style and visual identity unique to each story. Recent credits include: Christeene + Peaches - The Lion The Witch and The Cobra (touring), John Cameron Mitchell - Origin Of Love & Cassette Roulette (touring), Geddy Lee - My Effin’ Life (touring), Toshi Reagon - Parable of the Sower (touring), Ballet Hispanico - Sor Juana (repertoire). 

Andrew Garvis (Lighting & Projection Designer: Deeb Weaver) (‘14) is a New York City-based video and lighting designer. He is thrilled to return to UB to work with the Zodiaque Dance Company; the start of his path in theatrical design at UB changed his life. From there, he continued his education at SMU in Dallas, thanks to Cathy Norgren. The path continued to NYC, where he was able to work as an assistant and associate to Tony Award-winning Broadway Designers, which led him to his first Broadway show, Freestyle Love Supreme. He served as the Improv Lighting Designer, running and busking the show nightly, collaborating with both the lead designer and the performers onstage. His work spans across theatre, dance, opera, concerts, and live events. His work has been seen on and off Broadway, across the US, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. He is grateful for all that he learned at UB, both inside and outside the classroom. Other credits include The Perfect Game, Vier Letzte Lieder, Aida, Contact High, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Twelfth Night, Trumbo, Mary Stuart, The Fantasticks, The Drowsy Chaperone, Suburbia, and Your Alice.

Hannah S. Wolland (Lighting Supervisor; Lighting Designer: Ashworth, Griffin, Borom) (‘20) is a lighting and projection designer specializing in theatre and dance. A New York native, Hannah holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from the University at Buffalo and an MFA in Entertainment Design from Southern Methodist University. Past designs include Fauci and Kramer (First Look Buffalo, 2024 Artie nomination), The Impossible Dream, Dragons Love Tacos, and Antigonick (Hangar Theatre Company), Titanic (Starring Buffalo), The Game’s Afoot (The Naples Players), and the musical adaptation of Twelfth Night as well as thirty-two original dance works at SMU. Her dance design work has included collaboration with choreographers such as Kimberley Cooper, Michelle N. Gibson, Alex Ketley, Matthew Neenan, Larry Keigwin, and Dante Puleio. Hannah is honored to be returning to UB and Zodiaque Dance Company for this momentous occasion! www.hswolland.com

Cindy Darling (Costume Designer: Ashworth, Thomas, Borom) has been working in the Costume Shop at the University at Buffalo as craftsperson, milliner, cobbler and stitcher for over two decades. She has worked wardrobe for visiting artists to the CFA such as Carol Burnett, Ted Neeley, and Mikail Baryshnikov. In Buffalo, she has worked wardrobe for Shakespeare in Delaware Park, The Irish Classical Theatre, and The Alleyway Theatre. Her costume design credits include The Kavinoky Theatre’s The Grand Manor, SJCI’s Once On This Island, many pieces for LehrerDance, and is delighted to be able to design for ZODIAQUE 50! As a writer, Cindy has a novel available on Amazon, Anders Gate. She would like to thank her greatest creations, Crit and Drew, for being a constant source of support and inspiration. LOVES!

Izumi Inaba (Costume Designer: Salinas) (‘06) is beyond thrilled and honored to be designing for legendary Cesar G. Salinas in Zodiaque Dance Company’s 50th anniversary! She double majored in Dance and Theatre Design here at UB, dancing in the same studio with Cesar, as well as falling in love with the elements and principals of design in Cathy Norgren’s Introduction to Design class. She remembers those days like they were yesterday, and still carries her passion for dance and design today. After graduating UB, she continued her study in Stage Design, focusing in costume design, at Northwestern University, and is currently working as a freelance costume designer and an adjunct faculty at DePaul University. She is primarily based in Chicago, but her works have been seen on many stages across the county, including New York Theatre Workshop (NY), Penobscot Theatre (ME), City Theatre (PA), Merrimack Repartory (MA), Long Wharf and The Hartford Stage (CT), Baltimore Center Stage (MD), Kentucky Opera (KY), KCRep and Repartory Theatre of St. Louis (MO), Indiana Rep (IN), Milwaukee Rep, American Players, and Next Act(WI), Denver Center Performing Arts (CO), BLUEBARN (NE), Phoenix Theatre (AZ), Kirk Douglas (CA). In Chicago area, she is a frequent collaborator at Steppenwolf, Timeline, Writers, Court, Northlight, and Paramount. In 2019, her works were exhibited at Prague Quadrenniel USA Exhibition. She is a member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 and represented by Gersh Agency. Izumi continues her practice in dance, taking classes regularly at Ruth Page Center and Chicago Movement Collective, and explores other studios whenever she is in the different cities. She is so happy with the theatre and dance community that she belongs, and grateful for everyone she met in UB for making her unique career possible.  

Catherine F. Norgren (Costume Designer: Ralabate/Hibbert) Professor of Theatre | Incredibly, Cathy has been at UB for almost 40 of Zodiaque’s 50 years. She cannot remember which year it was that she first designed costumes for Zod, but she is proud to be sharing this design opportunity with so many former students. One of her favorite concerts was “Monument” (Zod20); those dresses, reprised for “Bolero”, have aged well and still show up on stage from time to time. It is kismet that she is designing in this concert for Tom Ralabate since another of her favorite costume designs, eons ago, was for the piece in which he let her put taps on Converse sneakers. Some non-dance highlights between “Bolero” and “Many Hearts” are conferred membership in United Scenic Artists, local 829; 20 years of engagement with The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/preprofessional-artist-training/kcactf/regional-festivals/) as regional chair, national chair, and co-creator (with Gary Garrison) of the National 10-Minute Play Festival; her work with The Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensives; costume design credits at a range of venues including Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival, Studio Arena Theatre Buffalo, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival; and ten years as senior associate dean in UB’s College of Arts and Sciences. Cathy still loves teaching (especially Visual Imagination) and is grateful to all the dancers who may have taught her more than they realize. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Mount Holyoke College and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

Collin Ranney (Costume Designer: Deeb Weaver, Griffin) (‘09) | Collin's scenic and costume design work can be seen at theatres throughout Buffalo. Collin won the 2023/24 Artie Award for Outstanding Scenic Design for Alleyway Theatre's production of Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf. His past work has also earned him two Outstanding Scenic Design Artie Award Nominations in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. Collin holds his formal design training in the theatre with a Master's of Fine Arts in Scenic & Costume Design from The University of Maryland and Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology from The University at Buffalo. Collin has also designed and assisted at theatres throughout the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia areas.  Design portfolio available at collinranneydesign.com. 

Lynne Koscielniak (Production Design Coordinator / Set Designer), a member of United Scenic Artists 829 in the set and lighting design categories, is a Professor of Theatre in the UB Department of Theatre and Dance, where she serves as Associate Chair/Producing Director. She has been teaching design at UB since 2002, serving as Director of Design and Technology from 2005-2014 and Department Chair/Producing Director from 2013-2019.  Committed to experiential learning, Lynne has mentored over 100 full-length productions designed by undergraduate students. She has been awarded the UB President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring and the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Gold Medallion Award for extraordinary contributions to the teaching/producing of theatre and for significant contributions to the development of university level theatre art.  As a designer her work has been seen off-Broadway, on tour with Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, and extensively in Chicago and across Western New York. She has represented the US at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space and at World Stage Designs.  She has received a Joseph Jefferson Citation nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design and four Artie Awards for Outstanding Set Design.  Other credits include co-author of the Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition, Made by Teams (Routledge), founding member of The Great Lake Climate Theatre Initiative, and Broadway Green Alliance College Green Captain.  Lynne holds a BA in Theater with Honors from Buffalo State University and an MFA in Stage Design from Northwestern University. One of her greatest rewards as an educator is fostering collaboration among emerging designers, technicians, and managers as they work together with the Zodiaque Dance Company.

Nicolas J. Taboni (Associate Scenic Designer / Graphic Artist)  (‘23) is pursuing his MFA in Scenic Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He attended the University at Buffalo in which he earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, as well as a B.S. in Exercise Science, and a B.A. in Theatre. Nicholas has developed an extensive design portfolio in both educational theatre and professional theatre across Western NY and throughout Illinois. He has designed across many disciplines in including scenic design and projection / media design, as well as engaging in site specific and immersive works. He is very excited to be part of the Zodiaque Dance Company’s 50th Anniversary. As a student at UB, Nicholas worked very closely with ZDC with credits for 5 different ZDC shows with lighting, media, and scenic design credits. His first credit at UB was stage manager for ZDC 46. He also worked on creating the new look and graphics for ZDC. To see more of his work, visit nicholasjtaboni.com.

Tyler Herman (Stage Manager) is a senior Political Science, Economics, & Theatre student and is thrilled to be stage managing his 3rd Zodiaque performance. He thanks his company members and crewmates for all their hard work towards putting on a successful 50th anniversary performance. He is tremendously grateful to his family and friends for their constant support in all his endeavors. Special thanks to Melinda Lamoreux, Don Wesley, and Norm Zogaib for their mentorship.

Madeline Dembowski (Graduate Production Assistant) is an MFA Dance candidate at the University at Buffalo, having earned her BS in Dance Studies and Communications Science & Disorders, cum laude, from Nazareth University in 2024. Madeline's professional experience includes performances in Yoshito Sakuraba’s Secrets Fall and Gallim’s Bruce for Nazareth University’s Spring Dance Concert. She has also participated in multiple faculty and student productions at the university, as well as in the Rochester Fringe Festival. In December 2022, she attended a week-long winter intensive with the José Limón Dance Company in New York City. Most recently, she participated in an immersive dance-theater production directed by Cat D. Olson and Leah Stacy for Rochester’s 2024 Cocktail Revival. Additionally, she was chosen to perform her self-choreographed solo It’s Not Funny McGee, created in collaboration with her partner Anthony Aparicio, who performed an original cello composition for DancesatMUCCC 2024. In this show, she was also featured in the duet Birds of Different Feathers, choreographed by Mariko Yamada. Madeline has appeared dancing in Rochester Fashion Week, starred in several student dance films, and received awards for her choreography at her teaching studio. This semester she is serving as the graduate student production assistant for Zodiaque and is beyond excited to be archiving the 50th year of the company! 

Fallon Tuholski (Assistant to the Directors) is a senior Dance BA and Criminology BA double major, from right here in Williamsville, NY. This year she has taken on three student assistant roles of Zodiaque Student Assistant, Director of Undergraduate Studies THD Student Assistant, and Recruitment Student Assistant. This is her third year in Zodiaque Dance Company, as well as performing in other departmental shows such as Emerging Choreographers Showcase, MFA Showcase, Choreolab, and Dancers Workshop. She has been dancing since the age of two, spending most of her years dancing at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics, under the direction of Michelle Spezio. Since coming to college, Fallon has found her true love and passion for dance through the UB dance faculty and community. Fallon would like to thank all of the amazing teachers, her mom, and friends that have supported her throughout her dance journey! She is honored to be a part of this breathtaking show!

Juliana Hassouna (Assistant to the Directors) is a senior BFA Dance and BA Communication double major from Bridgewater, New Jersey. She has been a part of Zodiaque Dance Company for three years and is the Zodiaque Student Assistant. Juliana has also choreographed for ChoreoLab, Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase, and Dancer’s Workshop, and her work has been shown at the first annual Intermix Choreography Showcase. Juliana has trained at a competitive dance studio in addition to attending a performing arts high school, and her love for dance has continued to grow here at UB. She is so grateful to be a part of this incredible show!

Nathan Eck (Social Media Intern for ZDC50) is a junior dance major at UB from Long Island, New York. His passion for dance began at a young age, where he trained competitively at Legacy Dance Center and later studied at Long Island High School for the Arts. He has trained with Entity Contemporary Dance, Joffrey Spectrum, American Ballet Theatre, and Instincts by Theresa Stone. Dancing at University at Buffalo has propelled his versatility and fueled his love for tap. Over the past year, he has had the privilege of being the Celebration 50 Social Media Intern, networking with alumni and collaborating with the directors to boost anticipation online for the 50th anniversary gala. Entering his second year with the company, Nathan is thrilled to continue diversifying his skill sets and excited to perform on stage. He is grateful for the community and opportunities Zodiaque Dance Company has given him.

Joyce Cheng (Sound Engineer: ZDC50 Fall 2024 Concert) is a senior from New York City, is pursuing Theatre Design & Technology, with a concentration in sound, at the University at Buffalo. This is her 3rd Zodiaque Dance Company production, and she is thrilled to be a part of it! She is looking forward to continuing her journey as a Sound Designer, as well as Stage Managing for the Spring 2025 Zodiaque Concert! After graduation, Joyce aims to be a “sound princess,” aspiring to mix for a K-Pop concert!

Luigi LoCascio (Student Technical Director) is a 5th year student double majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering with a minor in theater. He is the Student Technical Director for Zodiaque Dance Company's 50th year celebration and was in charge of bringing the runway from a concept to a working set piece. Luigi plans on going to graduate school for technical direction with aspirations of becoming a designer for automation in theater. When he is not in the scene shop or completing his engineering homework, he is also a UB cheerleader.

Jonathan Shimon (Technical Director) (‘07) is an Associate Professor of Theatre Technology in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo. His specialties include industrial hygiene for theatre, scenic automation, structural design and analysis, rigging, material labor estimation and management. He is a certified theatrical rigger and recognized trainer through the Entertainment Technician Certification Program. Jon was selected to be the Technical Director for the US entries in the 2019 Prague Quadrennial. An Associate Trainer for The Chicago Flyhouse, Jon travels internationally training technicians and performers in rigging, performer flying, and automation safety for the cruise ship industry. His previous professional credits include various positions at Neglia Ballet (Buffalo, NY), Shakespeare in Delaware Park (Buffalo, NY), Art Park (Lewiston, NY), Asolo Repertory (Sarasota, FL), Glimmerglass Opera (Cooperstown, NY), Weston Playhouse Theatre Company (Weston, VT), Santa Fe Opera (Santa Fe, NM) and Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at University of Maryland (College Park, MD). Jon earned an MFA in Technical Production from Florida State University. He couldn’t do any of this without the patience and support from Katie, Jacob, and Tyler.

Tom Burke (Light, Sound, and Video Supervisor / Sound Mentor) is an Assistant Technical Director for the Department and spends most of his time with the Lighting and Sound students. He believes the philosophy degree from a Jesuit institution has provided the tools to embrace the varied opportunities our students bring to this University. These days Tom continues to work in the IATSE arenas of Buffalo, most often in the area of rigging.

Jennifer Lynn Carter (Interim Costume Shop Manager) (‘07), or “Jenn with Two Ns,” is a Scenic Artist and passionate advocate for local theatre. Jenn has a Masters Degree (MFA) in Scenic & Lighting Design from The University of Iowa and a BFA from the University at Buffalo. In 2020, Jenn, eight months pregnant, moved back to Buffalo and is currently working as a freelance designer and scenic charge artist. Jenn has had the pleasure of scenic painting with The University at Buffalo Theatre & Dance Department, including the CAS research project An Unlikely Refuge, and also with local theatre Road Less Traveled (The Light Fantastic, Shipwrecked), Finger Lakes Opera (Two Corners & Gianni Schicchi), and City Circle Theatre Company in Iowa. You will also see this smiling person at Torn Space Theatre as the Box Office Manager. Jenn has taught at UB as well as mentored students in paint, props, & costumes as Adjunct Faculty and as Interim Costume Shop Manager (2024). Her other passions include Art, Photography, Caregiving, Yoga for Kids, and her most favorite role: being the Mom of a young, wild child!!! Jenn sends out a big heartfelt “Thank You!” to her supportive spouse Charlie Carter, as well as Lynne Koscielniak, Collin Ranney, Cathy Norgren, Scott Behrend, and everyone along the way! Take Care; You Matter. 

J. Marc Quattlebaum (Paint & Props Mentor) (he/him) is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Theatre serving as Director of Scenic Art and Stage Properties – teaching classes and mentoring students in scenic design, scenic art, and stage properties. He holds an MFA in Scenic Design from Wayne State University and a BA in Theatre and English from Newberry College. His specialties include prop and puppet design, scenic art, and design for children’s theatre. Most recently Marc served as the Technical Director and a resident scenic designer for Birmingham Children’s Theatre – the nation’s second oldest professional theatre for young audiences - for their 75th and 76^th seasons. During his tenure, he designed Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money, Treasure Island, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Save Hamlet, Stay Awake, and Inside Out. Before Children’s, Marc served as the Prop Master and resident prop designer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham for twelve years. In addition to his work in props, he also served as the resident scenic designer for the UAB Bookends and other touring programs targeted to young audiences. Selected shows included: Angels in America Part 1 (scenery), The SpongeBob Musical (props), Savage (props and puppets), Avenue Q (props and selected puppets), Silent Sky (props), and The Sword in the Stone (scenery). Prior to UAB, Marc taught design and technical theatre courses at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Recent freelance credits include scenic designs for Opera Birmingham, the University of Montevallo, and Red Mountain Theatre. In 2022, Marc was tasked by Alabama Ballet to recreate the scenic art for elements of Oliver Smith’s 1941 design of Rodeo. Examples of his work can be found at www.jmarcquattlebaum.com.

Rick Haug (UBTHD Production Manager) (‘16) is the Production Manager for the Department of Theatre and Dance at UB. He has a BFA in Theatrical Production and Design (SUNY Fredonia) and an MA in Theatre and Performance (UB). For the past few summers, he has served as the Technical Director for Finger Lakes Opera in Rochester. This past summer he worked on the World Premiere of Two Corners and the young artist’s production of Gianni Schicchi. He has also served as the Technical Director for Murder on the Orient Express, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, and Three Musketeers performed at Shea’s 710 Theatre in Buffalo, produced by All For One Productions. Before coming to UB Rick started his Higher Ed work experience at Niagara County Community College (Technical Director) and SUNY Fredonia (Scene Shop Manager). In addition to working in Western NY, Rick traveled across the world with The Wizard of Oz, Shrek the Musical, Spring Awakening, and The Gazillion Bubbles Show, stopping in 49 US states, Canada, China, and Malaysia. Rick is a proud husband and father and couldn’t do it without the love and support of his wonderful wife Valeri. Rick is also a proud union member in IATSE local 10 Buffalo and UUP. Lastly Please VOTE!

Ally Hasselback (UBTHD Asst. Production Manager & Stage Management Mentor) is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. She is thrilled to be back for her third Zodiaque Dance Company production, and to celebrate ZDC50, nonetheless! Ally was born in Buffalo, and has returned to her hometown to work with all of the wonderful collaborators present at UB. Over the course of her 15- year career, Ally has Stage Managed across the country, in theatre, dance, opera, concerts, corporate and live events. Ally is continuously grateful for the constant support and love of her family. Congratulations to all of the dancers, crew, design & production teams of ZDC50, for their monumental amounts of work and care on this concert!

Scott Laurentz (Lighting Consultant) (‘07) is a proud alumnus of the University at Buffalo's Department of Theatre and Dance, where he earned his BFA in 2007. During his time at UB, he showcased his talent as the Lighting Designer for two Zodiaque Dance Concerts, including the unforgettable surprise October Storm concert of 2006. Currently, Scott serves as a Product Resource Manager on the Product Development team at Chauvet Lighting, specializing in Kino Flo and CHAUVET Professional. His prior experience includes serving as Equipment Manager at The Lighting Design Group, where he played a crucial role in various projects. Notably, Scott earned a News and Documentary Emmy Award for his contributions to the lighting team of “The 10th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.” Passionate about giving back, Scott is excited to return to the Drama Theatre to support current lighting students. He aims to enhance their learning experience by providing equipment from CHAUVET Professional, fostering the next generation of lighting designers.

UBTHD ADMINISTRATION
Department Chair:  Eero Laine
Associate Chair/Producing Director:  Lynne Koscielniak
Production Manager:  Rick Haug
Assistant Production Manager:  Ally Hasselback
Director of Undergraduate Studies:  Jeanne Fornarola
Director of Graduate Studies:  Ariel Nereson
Director of Undergraduate Dance:  Melanie Aceto
Director of Undergraduate Theatre:  Jon Shimon
Department Administrator:  Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant:  Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant:  Kristin Mann

UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UBTHD 2024-2025 season.

The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is a proud member of the UB College of Arts and Sciences. With a firm commitment to the advancement of creative research, experiential learning, and community encouragement, the UBTHD 2024-2025 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge the full faculty and staff for their part in preparing students for work on stage and behind the scenes. We thank UB Center for the Arts for their support in making these productions possible.

Special Thanks to Falletta’s Restaurant for catering the ZDC Celebration 50 Fall Program Gala Night.

We are very grateful for the generous support of the following individuals, businesses, friends, and organizations:

Thank you to everyone who has supported, and continues to support, Zodiaque Dance Company and the work of the students, faculty, staff, and guest artists involved in productions produced by the University at Buffalo’s Department of Theatre and Dance.

We couldn’t do it without you,

And we hope you enjoy the show!

Linda Swiniuch is Professor Emerita and past co-chair of the SUNY/Buffalo Theatre and Dance Department. She is the Founder/Director of the UB Dance, the Zodiaque Dance Company, and Zodiaque Dance Ensemble, formerly Studiowerks Ensemble. Linda has worked as a performer/choreographer in theatre, film, and video. She has served as an arts panelist, consultant, and teaching artist outside the university and a past colleague/resource leader for the Creative Education Foundation. Linda attended the School of America Ballet Theatre, The Royal Academy of Ballet, and studied the modern dance techniques of Graham, Cunningham, Limon, Humphrey-Weidman, and Taylor. She has extensive training in creative studies, history/ literature, choreography, and social and musical theatre forms. Her theatre training includes performance, directing, design/technology, and history/ literature. Today, Linda continues to give herself a daily dance class. She enjoys sharing time with her family and grandchildren in the seaport city of Portsmouth, NH, with its mix of historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, art galleries, and distinctive artisans' boutiques.

Lindsay Guarino is a jazz dance artist, educator and scholar. As professor and chair of Music, Theatre and Dance at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, she has been on the faculty since 2006 and has grown the dance program from a minor to a vibrant B.A. focused on jazz and justice. She directs Salve’s dance company and seeks to honor jazz and its creative spirit by presenting works that are rooted and uphold the communal values of the jazz language.  Lindsay’s creative and scholarly research lives at the intersection of jazz history, Africanist aesthetics and pedagogy. She edited the volumes Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches (2014) with Wendy Oliver and the award-winning Rooted Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and Equity in the Twenty-First Century (2022) with Carlos R. A. Jones and Oliver, both published by University Press of Florida.  Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches inspired the documentary Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance (Khadifa Wong, 2020), which Lindsay consulted on and appears in.

Cesar G. Salinas (‘06), originally from Portland, Oregon, is Giordano Dance Chicago’s Associate Artistic Director. This year marks Cesar’s 10th season in an artistic administrative role previously serving as artistic assistant and artistic programs manager. He began his formal studies in dance with Zohar School of Dance, under the direction of Ehud Krauss in Palo Alto, CA. There he was introduced to the classic jazz styles of Gus Giordano, Luigi, and Matt Mattox. He moved to Oregon where he studied at Willamette Ballet Academy under Deborah Higginbotham. Cesar went on to further his training at the University at Buffalo, where he graduated with a BFA in Dance. Twenty years ago, he received a scholarship to the original Giordano Dance School in Evanston, IL, in 2004 and in the summer of 2005. From 2006 until 2011, Cesar joined Giordano Dance Chicago as a full company member performing throughout the United States and Europe. During his tenure, he was proud to be a part of GDC’s educational outreach pilot program, teaching science and health dance classes to 4th and 5th grade students in under-resourced public schools in Chicago. Cesar was honored to be on the cover of Dance Magazine (August 2007) and to teach at the Jazz Dance World Congress in 2007, 2009, and 2012. In 2013, he was chosen as a soloist for BalaSole Dance Company performing “Hunted” in New York City’s Alvin Ailey Citigroup where he received rave reviews: “richly physical performance that drew the audience’s unfettered enthusiasm” - Philip Gordon. Cesar toured the world with Royal Caribbean cruise lines as a performer in the Broadway production of Saturday Night Fever as well as an aerialist. In the January 2018 issue of Dance Teacher Magazine, Cesar demonstrates the Giordano Technique alongside Nan Giordano in honor of the company’s 55th Anniversary Season. Cesar is a certified teacher in the Giordano Technique at the Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional Levels of the Nan Giordano Certification Program® (NGCP®). Most recently Cesar returned to the stage at the Auditorium Theatre to perform Gus Giordano’s 1978 iconic solo Wings in honor of Nan Giordano’s 33 years at the helm and 25th Anniversary as Artistic Director for GDC. Lauren Warnecke of See Chicago Dance wrote, “...you could almost imagine Gus himself up there performing the piece he made 40 years ago.” He currently teaches master classes and workshops, as well as choreographs for universities and studios across the country.

Elka Dintcheva, MBA, is currently the Senior Director of Fundraising at Buffalo State University responsible for Major and Planned Gifts. She formerly held the title of Director of Advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences at University at Buffalo. Elka worked closely with Chair and Professor Tom Ralabate (Mr. Tom) and other faculty to secure major gifts and endowment funds for the Theater and Dance Department in honor of the 40th ZDC anniversary and during her tenure at UB. Elka continues her passionate and mission-driven career inspiring donors to make an impact in the community. She is humbled and honored to receive the 2024 Director’s Award at the ZDC 50th anniversary celebration and to be recognized with Mr. Tom. 

Bill Thomas. Teacher, choreographer, adjudicator. His works have been seen on companies, and in venues, such as Philadanco II, LaMama ETC (Off-Broadway), Kumble Theater (NYC), Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble (Philadelphia), Ailey Citicorp Theater (NYC), The Thomas Dance Collection (Buffalo, NY), Danza Una (Costa Rica), Buffalo City Ballet (NY), and The International Theater Festival (Mexico). Teaching credits include: Philadanco, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Buffalo City Ballet, Florida A&M University, Montgomery County Community College, Spezio’s Dance Dynamics, Rochester City Ballet, Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School, Losdenmedium Danza (Costa Rica), Amsterdam Dance Center (Netherlands), Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico), and formerly the University at Buffalo, as Head of Ballet, Associate Professor, and the Director of Dance Program.  Performance credits includes Don Quixote (Pas de Deux), The Green Table, and Poulenc Concerto, and shows Anything Goes starring Chita Riveria, The Unsinkable Molly Brown starring Ann Reinking, National Tours of Sesame Street Live, internationally at The Toronto Fringe Festival, The International Theatre Festival in Argentina, and The International Arts Festival in Barranquilla, Columbia, dance companies such as Off Track Dancers, Webster Dance Theater, and The Thomas Dance Collection. Trained at Hubbard Street Dance Studio, Dance Theater of Harlem, Broadway Dance Center, and Dupree Dance Academy, among others. B.A./Dance from Webster University Conservatory (St. Louis, MO),/ M.A./Dance from The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH).

Tom Ralabate (Mr. Tom), Professor Emeritus Dance, is a past UB Theatre and Dance chair and a past artistic director of ZDC.  With his sister Kip, he was an undefeated Junior Dance Champion, U.S. and North American Latin Ballroom Dance Champion, and representative at the World Latin Dance Championships. Tom is the third Ivy Hall Foundation Award recipient, first awarded to Gene Kelly and presented by DMA. Other UB/professional awards include the Julian Park Award (CAS Dean), a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities, the CAS Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Area of Arts, the Artistic Achievement Award (CNADM), the Jazz Dance World Congress Angel Award, a Dance Teacher MagazineAward, and a DTCB Lifetime Member Award.   Scholarships in his name are presented yearly by DMA, DTCB, and through his UB endowments, the Mr. Tom Jazz Award and Mr. Tom Design and Technology Award. Tom appears in the documentary Gus, an American Icon, and the HBO Max documentary film UPROOTED. Having a 49-year affiliation with ZDC, Tom is humbled to be recognized on this 50^th anniversary.  

Mr. Tom (Ralabate) UB Design and Technology Award
Established by Professor Emeritus Tom Ralabate

Renée Conners-Wilkins and Brian Wilkins
Dance Education Award
Established by UB Alum Renée Conners-Wilkins

Endowment Funds create an appreciation of permanence, preparedness and strength for UB Dance. The following endowment has supported this Celebration 50 Gala Concert, specifically the guest choreography and alumni design present in this concert:

The Carol Greiner Zodiaque Endowment ($100,000+)

The following Endowed Funds/Awards have been a great benefit to our students and UB Dance over the years:

The Lucille and Jack Yellen Endowment ($75,000+)

The Jean Taylor Beard Endowment ($50,000+)

The Cathleen Wendel Lista Memorial Endowment ($50,000+)

The Marilyn Bonfiglio-Ciancio Zodiaque Endowment                            
(in honor of Tom Ralabate) ($25,000+)

Mr. Tom (Ralabate) UB Dance Jazz Award ($25,000+)

The Amanda Occhino Award ($10,000+)

The Elizabeth Webb Dance Award  ($10,000+)

Donations to Zodiaque or newly established awards can be made by contacting Sue Ferris at sferris4@buffalo.edu