![]() She began by serving on the Corbell Elementary PTA as 2nd Vice President. Now, Lisa and Chip are the proud parents of two active boys Ross is 14, and Jace is 5.ĭuring her 16 years living in Little Elm, Lisa has enjoyed being a busy working mom and wife and wanted to be involved in the community she loves. They knew it would be a great place to start and raise a family. In 2005, Lisa married her husband Chip, and they moved to Little Elm in the same year. Lisa is also the co-owner of a successful dance competition business, Synergy Performing Arts Competition. Lisa thoroughly enjoys teaching and inspiring all her dancers to embrace the love, passion, discipline, and excitement of dance. This foundation host camps throughout the year for children with life-threatening illnesses. In addition, Lisa is honored to teach dance for the Camp Cavett Foundation. Lisa moved to the Dallas area in 2002, where she continued to be actively involved in the dance world as a dancer, choreographer, studio owner, and in 2003 she became an instructor for Preston Center Dance, where she created the Adaptive Dance Program for students with disabilities. Following her studies at UCO, she successfully ran an independent dance program through local daycare facilities. She took her lifetime passion and love of dance to the University of Central Oklahoma, where she became a dance major and member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company. ![]() There’s some sense of competition, but also mutual respect and camaraderie as we work simultaneously to create an unforgettable show for the audience.Lisa Gerding Norman was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Senior Cheremosh dancer Zorya Belanger, who has been part of several collaborative performances, says: “Performing together with other dancers who share our same passion for Ukrainian dance brings an unbelievable level of excitement and energy to the stage. Something magical happens when two dance groups sharing the same passion and vision join forces. It’s an honor to be part of this dance legacy and the journeys on which these performances have taken us.” ![]() To perform with Cheremosh, captures this spirit of love and pride in our heritage. She wanted the love of Ukrainian dance to spread across great distances and be an ambassador of Ukrainian culture for those who dance, to love what they do. These concerts are a symbol of what Pani Roma intended for Ukrainian dance. Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, renowned for its rich repertoire, versatility and high level of artistry has captivated audiences for over 30 years, perpetuating the legacy and vision of its founder, Roma Pryma Bohachevsky.ĭianna Shmerykowsky, a senior Syzokryli member, commented on what the show means to the group: “These concerts, are not just any show. It has earned a reputation of bringing an amazing entertainment spectacle to the stage with its intricate choreography, skill, colorful costumes and dynamic music. Ukrainians strive to preserve our culture, and we connect with that on a very personal level.”Ĭheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company is a leader of Ukrainian dance in Canada. “We want to expand that sense of unity across Ukrainian communities around the globe. The Ukrainian community in Alberta is tightly woven,” says Graham Currie, President of the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company. This exciting tour, in the Philadelphia area and New York City, highlights the beauty, grace and dynamic nature of the art of Ukrainian dance. NEW YORK – Two premier North American dance companies, Cheremosh from Edmonton, Alberta, and Syzokryli from New York City, will join forces in collaborative concerts on October 9-10, uniting Ukrainian communities from opposite sides of the continent.
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