Move to Change the Future

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Thank you for joining us, and welcome to Move to Change the Future.

Since our previous recital in 2024, we have embraced every opportunity to grow. We have participated in numerous events, continually challenging ourselves to step into new experiences. Last year, we had the unforgettable honor of performing at halftime at a New England Revolution game — a moment that reminded our dancers how far courage and commitment can carry them. We also hosted workshops to expand our skills, nurturing not only stronger dancers, but more knowledgeable and confident individuals prepared for life beyond the stage.

Move & Inspire has grown beyond a dance group — it has become a youth-driven community. Each week, our children gather at the studio not only to rehearse, but to laugh, support one another, and build friendships that feel like family. The older students gently guide and protect the younger ones, passing down tradition, discipline, and heart. The younger dancers look up with admiration, learning what it means to belong to something greater than themselves.

This year carries special meaning as we celebrate two graduating students. From their first small steps in the studio to creating their own choreographic works for today’s performance, they have grown into leaders, artists, and role models. The pieces they share this evening are not just dances — they are expressions of gratitude, growth, and the beautiful journey they have taken with all of us.

Thank you for being part of this story.

Our next step is together — we move, and together, we change the future.

Director
Mai Telesford

Program

1. Move                                                                                
   Choreography: Mai Telesford     Music: Max Hasegawa
   Sala Wax, Layla Owens, Koharu Toyama, Yua Monma, Yuto Monma, Mizuki Yasuhara, Seiko Yamamoto Chen, Yuna Ono, Hikaru Kanki
2. Lights                                                                                     
   Choreography: Sera Kawakami, Sala Wax     Music: BTS

   Rina Funabashi, Lilliana Aihara-Telesford, Sora Yoshimi, Saya Tanemura-Taylor, Fumi Yoshikawa, Aiwa French, Aoi Ono, Rio Omodaka, Yuzuki Igarashi, Hiroka Igarashi, Meika Yamazaki, Keito Kasai

3. IS THIS LOVE                                                                          
   Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: XG
   Koharu Toyama, Yuna Ono, Hikaru Kanki
4. WANT U LUV IT                                                                      
   Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Reol
   Rina Funabashi, Mizuki Yasuhara, Lilliana Aihara-Telesford, Sora Yoshimi, Saya Tanemura-Taylor, Seiko Yamamoto Chen, Aiwa French, Yuna Ono, Aoi Ono, Rio Omodaka, Yuzuki Igarashi, Meika Yamazaki, Hikaru Kanki, Keito Kasai
5. Hot Pepper                                                                            
   Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Barry Dallas
   Sala Wax, Layla Owens
6.  Shu Be Do Ba                                                                        
   Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: EINSTEIN
   Yuto Monma, Sora Yoshimi, Louis Yoshimi, Mirei Toyama, Koki Takahashi, Yuzuki Iino, Syla Nieves, Mina Ohashi, Rio Omodaka, Hiroka Igarashi, Sala Yamazaki, Keishiro Chono, Maya Cote
7. Believer                                                                             
   Choreography Mai Telesford           Music: Imagine Dragons
   Sala Wax, Layla Owens, Koharu Toyama, Yua Monma, Yuto Monma, Mizuki Yasuhara, Seiko Yamamoto Chen, Yuna Ono, Hikaru Kanki
   
    
                                                                  10 minutes intermission
8. ROSE                                                                                 
   CChoreography: Sala Wax         Music: HANA
   Sala Wax, Layla Owens, Koharu Toyama, Yua Monma, Yuto Monma, Mizuki Yasuhara, Rina Funabashi, Lilliana Aihara-Telesford, Saya Tanemura-Taylor, Seiko Yamamoto Chen, Yuna Ono, Aoi Ono, Yuzuki Igarashi, Meika Yamazaki, Hikaru Kanki
9. I like that too
   Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Kocchi No Kento & GRP
   Ono Mirei, Touri Funabashi, Kaho Nagao, Yuzuki Komatsuda, Yuri Nieves, Kosei Iino, Shioka Yasueda                     
10. Pretty Please                                                                   
    Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Jackson Wang
    Louis Yoshimi, Mirei Toyama, Koki Takahashi, Yuzuki Iino, Syla Nieves, Mirei Ono, Touri Funabashi, Kaho Nagao, Mina Ohashi, Sala Yamazaki, Yuzuki Komatsuda, Yuri Nieves, Keishiro Chono, Maya Cote, Kosei Iino, Shioka Yasueda
11. What We Got                                                                 
    Choreography: Layla Owens, Koharu Toyama          Music: King & Prince
    Rina Funabashi, Lilliana Aihara-Telesford, Sora Yoshimi, Saya Tanemura-Taylor, Fumi Yoshikawa, Aiwa French, Louis Yoshimi, Mirei Toyama, Koki Takahashi, Aoi Ono, Rio Omodaka, Yuzuki Igarashi, Hiroka Igarashi, Meika Yamazaki, Sala Yanazaki, Keito Kasai, Keishiro Chono, Maya Cote
12. Dream                                                                            
    Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: BABYMONSTER
    Sala Wax
13. In Bloom                                                                          
    Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Lilas
    Louis Yoshimi, Mirei Toyama, Koki Takahashi, Yuzuki Iino, Syla Nieves, Mirei Ono, Touri Funabashi, Kaho Nagao, Mina Ohashi, Sala Yamazaki, Yuzuki Komatsuda
14. Golden Hour                                                                  
    Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: JVKE Feat. Kaze Fujii
    Sala Wax, Layla Owens, Koharu Toyama, Yua Monma, Mizuki Yasuhara, Seiko Yamamoto Chen, Yuna Ono, Hikaru Kanki
15. Heart Beat  
    Choreography: Mai Telesford           Music: Milliyah Kato
    All Cast                   

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Please note that performers will not be able to meet family or friends inside the building on the day of the show. This is to ensure a safe dismissal process and to avoid overcrowding in the lobby.

Your presence is the best gift; however, if you would like to bring gifts, we will have a collection table and will make sure they are safely delivered to the performers.
If you prefer to give gifts directly, please plan to meet the performers outside the theater after dismissal.

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