UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
ESPRIT d.c.
HIP HOP PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
PIECE OF MIND
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:
EMCEE:
April 16-18, 2026
Scott & Karen Smith Theatre
Tonga Lavulo
Martina Jorgensen
We are excited to present our UVU Hip Hop Performance Company, Esprit d.c., in its fifth season! The company is directed by Martina Jorgensen. Fueled by artistic, passionate company members, Esprit d.c. aims to bring the joy, unity, and appreciation of Hip Hop to their community.
Esprit d.c. would like to extend a special thank you to Sarah Donohue, Laural Hill, Dave Jorgensen, and all who have shared their time, energy, and talents with our company.
Esprit d.c. would also like to dedicate this show to the incredible life and memory of our friend, mentor, and champion, Monica Campbell.
PROGRAM
THE GAME OF CHANCE
THE EVERYMAN
A single thread of the tapestry
Choreography: Aiveni Wolfgramm
Music: Marking My Time by Elmiene
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE INNOCENT
Learning from the light
Structured Freestyle: Alex Hassell
Music: come out and play by Billie Eilish
Performed by: Alex Hassell ft. Julian Laws
THE RULER
What brings out the animal in you?
Choreography: Mallory Deutsch
Music: Medley Mix by Mallory Deutsch (Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Doja Cat, Don Toliver)
Performers: Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Jane Erickson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch
THE GAME OF STRATEGY
THE EXPLORER
This isn’t about playing it safe . . .
Choreography: Meg Duncan
Music: That’s Life by Frank Sinatra
Performers: Ava Duncan, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Evelyn Bentley, Jane Erickson, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE WARRIOR
Stand your ground
Freestyle Exhibition Battle: Esprit d.c and Guests
THE SAGE Journey of the mind
Choreography: Koda Stevenson
Music: Medley Mix by Koda Stevenson (This Feeling and Gimme All Your Love by Alabama Shakes)
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jeremiah Gay, Kiyah Clements, Porsha Oliver
THE GAME OF TRUST
THE LOVER
You got me burning up
Choreography: Julia Ma and Kaleena Chung
Music: (You Got Me) Burning Up by Cevin Fisher ft. Loleatta Holloway
Performers: Alyssa Lange, Ben Pena, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Darci Glad, Evelyn Bentley, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Kylie Jensen, Lynley Petersen, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE CAREGIVER
Family first: Esprit d.c. dance film
Choreography: Esprit d.c. Dancers (Led by Alyssa Lange, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Trevor Busch, Kylie Jensen, Lynley Petersen, and Meg Duncan)
Concept and Filming: Kylie Jensen, Heath Apple
Editing: Kylie Jensen
Music: Medley Mix (BROCKHAMPTON, Sad Night Dynamite)
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE JESTER
Jokes on you
Choreography: Tonga Lavulo
Music: Medley Mix by Tonga Lavulo (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, TruththeBull, Eminem & JID)
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
10 Minute Intermission
THE GAME OF RISK
THE FLOOD
You bring that outta me
Choreography: Heath Apple
Music: Medley Mix by Heath Apple (GODSTAINED and THUNDRRR by Quadeca)
Performers: Alex Hassell, Anika Laws, Ben Pena, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Herby Fullmer, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Jensen, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Robyn Crane, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE SHADOW
Running from your subconscious
Choreography: Kylie Jensen
Music: 4ÆM by Grimes
Performers: Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE ALCHEMIST
Transforming pain into power, turning risk into possibility
Guest Performance by Sol Tribe and Cybotics
THE OUTLAW
Breaking the old order in pursuit of liberation
Choreography: Tristan Gray
Music: Medley Mix (P A T H, BOSTN, Isle of Belisle)
Performers: Ava Duncan, Brielle Briney, Cristian Bastidas, Darci Glad, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Jane Erickson, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Sydney Sandoval, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE GAME OF MASTERY
THE MASK
Mediation between us and the world
Choreography: Trevor Busch
Music: Medley Mix by Trevor Busch (Joyner Lucas, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, Koda Stevenson, Drake)
Performers: Alyssa Lange, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Cristian Bastidas, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Koda Stevenson, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Sydney Sandoval, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE ANIMA/ANIMUS
Integrating opposition, finding beauty in duality
Guest Performance by Tonga Lavulo
THE ARTIST
Shaping shared worlds: Esprit d.c. dance film
Choreography: Esprit d.c. Dancers
Filming: Kylie Jensen
Editing: Heath Apple
Music: unbelievable by Tori Kelly, Ayra Starr
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
THE SELF
The reconciler of all parts
Choreography: Jeffrey Louizia
Music: Medley Mix by Jeffrey Louizia (Great Dane, PEEKABOO, Apashe & Alina Pash)
Performers: Alex Hassell, Alyssa Lange, Anika Laws, Ava Duncan, Ben Pena, Brielle Briney, Corban Gay, Cristian Bastidas, Dani Laws, Darci Glad, Emily Black, Evelyn Bentley, Heath Apple, Herby Fullmer, Jane Erickson, Jeremiah Gay, Julian Laws, Kiyah Clements, Koda Stevenson, Kylie Chamberlain, Kylie Jensen, Lian Olivares, Lynley Petersen, Mallory Deutsch, McKayla Redmond, Mckenna Tower, Meg Duncan, Porsha Oliver, Rin Connors, Robyn Crane, Sydney Sandoval, Tayana Gowon, Trevor Busch, Tustin Burton
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lighting Designer: Josh Goehring Peterson
Stage Manager: Abby Whitaker
Photography: UVU Photography
