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Multi-instrumentalist and percussion-based community builder Shamou, Music Director and Senior Lecturer, graced the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte with the diverse experiences of a successful career. Beginning as a ballet dancer in his native Iran, he merged his dance expertise with musicianship to forge an exciting path, composing and performing electronic scores for renowned choreographers from across the globe. Since coming to the United States, his activities ranged from composing, performing, and teaching at the internationally-known Bates Dance Festival in Maine to playing drums at Las Vegas raves. In the Department of Dance, Shamou led the accompanists who support technique classes, composed original scores for choreography, and performed live for dance concerts. He taught World Drumming, Music and Dance, and Digital Technology Skills for Artists. He also, according to former Department Chair Ann Dils, “brought a new consciousness about the importance of musical knowledge and imagination to the training of dancers and connected us with his professional collaborators, greatly enriching student experience.” As a composer, Shamou collaborated with professional choreographers and also brought them to UNC Charlotte to work with students. Recent examples include composing and performing with Nejla Yatkin, who then conducted a choreographic residency at UNC Charlotte in 2022, and collaborations with Claudia Lavista, who worked with UNC Charlotte students in 2018. The dances resulting from these collaborations were presented on the department’s concerts and the NCDEO and ACDA conferences. Among his on-campus collaborators was Department of Theatre Professor CarlosAlexis Cruz. Shamou worked with Cruz to develop Picaro, a physical theatre piece for which Shamou created the score and in which he performed as a foil to Cruz, combining acrobatics, comedy, and masks. An exploration of a young Guatemalan boy’s migration to the U.S., Picaro premiered at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in April 2019, after being workshopped in Charlotte, San Francisco, Mexico City, and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City. One of Shamou’s passions was teaching drumming and using drumming to form community. In his words, drumming “brings people of diverse backgrounds together, cultivating community through active collaboration and teamwork.” Submitted by Marissa Nesbit, photo courtesy of UNC Charlotte.

Sonia Chapa Gomez, born on January 9, 1967, in McAllen, Texas, was a passionate dancer, devoted educator, loving daughter, wife, and mother whose influence extended far beyond the stage. She graduated from McAllen High School and went on to earn Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communications from the University of Texas Pan American. Her love for the arts led her to further her studies with a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from St. Mary's College of California, where she developed a deep appreciation for creative practice and artistic expression. In 1990, Sonia founded Pointe and Pli茅 School of Dance, which later became known as Sonia Chapa Dance Studio. For 25 years, she dedicated herself to teaching, choreographing, and mentoring young dancers in McAllen and Mission, Texas. Her studio became a home for aspiring dancers, offering a wide range of styles, with flamenco being her greatest passion. Sonia also directed a professional flamenco and belly dance company, in which she performed internationally with renowned artists such as Ricky Martin, Rocio Durcal, and Maria Elena Beltran. Sonia's impact as an educator extended beyond her dance studio. As a faculty member at UTRGV, she served as the Artistic Director of the Ballet Espa帽ol dance company, teaching flamenco, ballet, jazz, and other courses. Through her leadership, UTRGV students had the opportunity to perform at prestigious events and collaborate with world class flamenco artists. She was deeply committed to the success of her students, always encouraging them to pursue their dreams both in the arts and in life. Sonia's legacy lives on in the students she mentored, the family she cherished, and the countless lives she touched with her passion for dance and teaching. Her unwavering dedication to her art, her community, and her loved ones will continue to inspire for generations to come. Submitted by Dana Shackelford, Photo Credit: Jaime and Cristian Gomez.

Ashley lived a life full of creativity, passion, and love, touching countless lives through her work in dance, education, and entrepreneurship. Her passion for dance led her to pursue higher education at East Carolina University, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Dance Education in 2010. Ashley continued to advance her knowledge and expertise, earning a Master’s degree in Dance Education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2017. Ashley’s dance journey began at the young age of 2 at The Davis Center in Washington, DC, under the direction of Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams. She dedicated her life to mastering and sharing the art of dance, studying Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Creative Dance at numerous renowned institutions. Her experience spanned Alvin Ailey Workshops at the Kennedy Center, FLOYD DANCE and Our Dance Project, The Dance Place, DC Dance Collective, Joy of Motion Studio, and Maryland Youth Ballet. Ashley made history by creating the first Liturgical Dance Ministry, The Spiritual Expressions, at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Her commitment to her faith, community and love of the arts extended into her professional career, where she spent 14 years teaching dance and coaching the dance teams at North Pitt High School in Bethel, NC. She was also a member of the Principal's Advisory Committee, and a Lead Mentor for the Beginning Teacher Program. As a leader in the dance education community, she served as Vice President of Communications and later President of the North Carolina Dance Education Organization (NCDEO), becoming the first woman of color to hold the position. Ashley was also a National Teacher Leader for the Connected Arts Networks (CAN) initiative, where she helped shape arts education with a focus on social-emotional learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ashley created the “empowHERment” workshop, an intergenerational initiative that brought female students and their role models together through somatics and modern dance. Her approach to teaching was rooted in culturally responsive pedagogy and somatic practices, always emphasizing communal growth and understanding.Ashley was a certified teacher of BodyMind Dancing™ and had extensive training in Modern, Bellydance, Ballet, Jazz, and Indian dance forms. Submitted by Tanjarae Porter & Laura Stauderman. Photos were provided to the NCDEO board for "meet the board" on their website. NCDEO.org.

Carla Maxwell: Dancer, Artistic Director of the Jose Limon Dance Company and Director of the Foundation. Carla Maxwell (Artistic Director) joined the Lim贸n Dance Company in 1965. She soon became a principal dancer under Lim贸n's direction and, in 1975, Assistant Artistic Director under Ruth Currier. Ms. Maxwell was appointed Artistic Director in 1978, and during her tenure, the Company has emerged as one of the finest repertory dance ensembles in the world. She received the 1995 Dance Magazine Award and a 1998 New York Dance and Performance (Bessie) Award for ‘finding a creative present in the context of a revered past, and thereby offering choreographic opportunity to multiple generations of artists; for inspired leadership and artistic accomplishment.’ Acclaimed as a brilliant dramatic dancer, she danced many major roles with the Company, including the title role in Carlota, Lim贸n’s final ballet which he choreographed for her. Ms. Maxwell is responsible for many of the Company's reconstructions of Lim贸n dances, and as a choreographer she has created works for the Company and regional companies throughout the U.S. She taught internationally as both a representative of the Company and a guest artist-in-residence. Submitted by Celia Ipiotis, Photo from EYE ON DANCE video clip produced by Celia Ipiotis and Jeff Bush from Carla Maxwell's appearance on EYE ON DANCE in 1982.

Herbert Migdoll (1934-2025) was a graphic designer and photographer. Much of his work was photographing the Joffrey Ballet Company and collaborating with founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino on graphic design, costumes, and other visual aspects of the company.Migdoll was born in 1934 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved to New York City to study architecture at Pratt Institute, then painting at Cooper Union college. Migdoll continued to study art, taking summer courses at New York University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and even was offered a Fulbright scholarship to study photography in Denmark. However, Migdoll declined and instead began involved photographing the bohemian scene of New York City. In 1965, he became a regular at Joffrey Ballet performances, using long exposure times to create time-lapse documentation of the dancers' movements. Migdoll shared his experimental photographs with Robert Joffrey, and he was officially asked to join as the Joffrey Ballet's staff photographer in 1968. Migdoll not only documented Joffrey Ballet Company's performance repertoire, but he was also deeply involved in its graphic aesthetic in collaboration with the company's founders. He designed sets and graphic designs for programs, and his photomontage for the ballet Astarte was on the cover of Time. Submitted by Celia Ipiotis, Photo of Herbert Migdoll from EYE ON DANCE produced in 1987.

Portia Fields Anderson- Portia was a beloved figure, known for her radiant smile and boundless energy, which she shared generously with friends and strangers alike. Portia attended Wayne State University and received her BS and MA degrees in Recreation and Park Management. She started her teaching career as a physical education teacher in the Detroit Public Schools. She later worked for the City of Pontiac managing three parks, then worked as the director of the Community and Human Services. For decades, Portia entertained and enlightened countless children as “Freda Frump” the beloved host of Wayne State University (WSU) Dance Department’s annual “On Stage” performances for children. As “Freda”, she not only captivated audiences with her enchanting performances, but also instilled in young minds the importance of art and etiquette in the theatre. As a dance educator, her passion for nurturing creativity allowed children to stretch their imaginations, fostering a love for the art of movement. With over fifty years of unwavering commitment to the WSU dance department, Portia participated in the annual Spring Dance Concert and played a pivotal role in numerous outreach initiatives. Her dedication to the WSU community was recognized in 1992 when she received the Arts Achievement Award and was honored with the creation of the Portia Fields-Anderson Endowed Scholarship in Dance. Her inspirational commitment further extended to teaching dance and yoga at Oakland Community College where she motivated many students to follow their dreams in the arts and beyond. Portia’s influence stretched to Pontiac’s recreational center, where she introduced generations of children throughout the City of Pontiac to the joys of creative dance and tap. As an advocate for diversity and spokesperson for minorities, Portia was a guest speaker at universities around the country, Project Headstart, and numerous recreation agencies. She left behind her loving husband Ben, who passed in February 2025. Portia will be remembered for her unwavering ability to spread joy through movement. Her legacy of kindness, creativity and encouragement will continue to inspire all who knew her. Submitted by Kay Rediers, photo of Portia Fields Anderson - photographer unknown.

Summarizing Harriet Berg’s life is a challenge. Anyone who knew her agrees she was a force of nature. Her life was dedicated to dance—learning, teaching, choreographing, studying and performing its history, using dance to teach American history and Jewish culture, and inspiring others with her love of the arts. She mentored more than one generation of dancers in Detroit and Michigan who have become professionals, dedicated amateurs, or just lovers of dance and the arts. During her career, Berg worked with and was inspired by the most renowned American dancers, including Isadora Duncan, Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, Martha Graham and Louis Falco. She traveled across the U.S. and to Canada and Europe to participate in and teach workshops, perform with her dance companies and exchange ideas. She was part of the founding of the American Dance Festival in 1948 and attended each year thereafter, into her mid-90s. Berg’s choreography took inspiration from a huge variety of sources: folk tales and songs from around the world, Biblical stories, Americana, Jewish and Israeli folk themes, French history, and Detroit history, in dance styles ranging from Renaissance and Baroque European to Sephardic and Middle Eastern, early American and 20th century popular, as well as modern dance. Her historic dance companies performed her works throughout Michigan and the Midwest, expressing through dance the lives and challenges of immigrants, settlers, explorers and notable figures like Madame Cadillac and Levi Strauss. More than 30 years ago, Harriet and her husband Irving Berg founded and endowed the Michigan Dance Archives (MDA) at the Reuther Library. It comprises the archival papers of Berg and several other Michigan dancers and dance groups. Berg was a strong promoter of the MDA and continually encouraged her colleagues to help it grow. Berg’s energy and desire to introduce Detroiters and Michiganders to dance and to make Detroit and Southeast Michigan a hub of creativity in the arts was a passion ahead of its time, and in Detroit’s continuing arts renaissance Harriet Berg’s influence will be felt long after her passing. Taken from the Walter P Reuther Library. Submitted by Kathryn A Rediers, photo by John Sobczak.

Dr. Naomi Jackson was an outstanding dance educator, scholar, colleague, and friend who made a lasting impact on dance education. She examined connections between dance and Jewish identity, how technology and media shape dance, and the intersections between dance, human rights, social justice, and ethics. A thirty-year faculty member in Arizona State University’s dance program, Naomi was devoted to expanding dance understanding through teaching, advising, and mentoring. She authored or co-authored five books, each contributing significantly to dance education literature. Her most recent works, Dance and Ethics: Moving Towards a More Humane Dance Culture and The Oxford Handbook of Jewishness and Dance, reflect her deep integration of identity, humanity, and dance—hallmarks of her life's work. Born in Halifax, Canada, Naomi earned a BA in Philosophy and Art History from McGill University, an MA in Dance Studies from the University of Surrey, and a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University. Her work appeared in top journals, including Dance Chronicle and Dance Research Journal. In 2018, she organized the groundbreaking “Jews and Jewishness in the Dance World” conference, uniting over 100 professionals and galvanizing the field of Jewishness and Dance within dance studies. Loved by her family and friends, Naomi will be remembered for her generous spirit and compassion, her thoughtful support of others, her creativity and curiosity, and her dedication to those in her community. Naomi is the mom of sons Andre and Damon and the wife of Mario Martinez. Even after her 2023 cancer diagnosis, Naomi continuously reflected on her responsibilities as a dance educator and scholar. Naomi shared that “What I realize is the importance of creativity and dance as a way of maintaining humanity and agency in institutions like hospitals that largely treat everyone the same way. I will always remember dancing in the hallways and with the nurses when I could.” Naomi’s legacy lives on through the communities she nurtured, the students she inspired, and the values she upheld. We will remember dancing with Naomi—and continue her work toward a more informed, ethical, and inclusive dance world. Submitted by Karen Schupp, photo credit: ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre.

Lana Danielle Fellows Lana Danielle Fellows (born August 6, 2005, passed away November 24, 2024) was a vibrant, talented young woman from St. Cloud, Florida whose energy, leadership, and artistry touched everyone around her. A recent graduate of St. Cloud High School, Lana shone as the captain of the Golden Girls dance team during her junior and senior years. She was also the Vice President of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts and the founder of the Mental Health Awareness Club—a reflection of her dedication to both artistic excellence and the well-being of her peers. In addition to dance, Lana had a deep dedication and passion for the aerial arts. She was an active performer with Anti-Gravity Aerial Arts and earned a spot on their award-winning aerial list in Lyra, showcasing her exceptional skill and creative expression. After graduating, she began her freshman year at the College of William & Mary, pursuing studies in computer science, French, and economics. On campus, she engaged in the neuroscience club, Circle K, Active Minds, and worked as a marketing assistant at the Cohen Career Center. She was preparing to join Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and was quickly becoming known for her enthusiasm, intellect, and kindness. Lana’s life reflected a perfect blend of academic ambition, artistic mastery, and heartfelt leadership. Her legacy lives on through the countless lives she inspired—both on the ground and in the air. Submitted by Shana Burns.

Glorya Kaufman had a lifelong love for and involvement with dance. Through her experience over the years, she discovered and appreciates the enormous potential of dance to heal the body, mind and spirit of people, and recognizes the universal appeal of dance and its ability to cross socio-cultural boundaries that often separate people and bring them together, as well as facilitating their ability to communicate with one another. Glorya made the largest individual Arts donation in the UC history, restoring the Dance Building at UCLA, now named Glorya Kaufman Hall. She made a donation to the Juilliard School in New York City to create a largely glass-enclosed dance studio on Broadway that bears her name. Glorya’s donation allows up to 16,000 children to participate in dance classes at Inner-City Arts annually, at no cost to them. Introducing children who live in the inner city to dance and use movement as a communicative and expressive medium is a uniquely effective way to convey meaning, emotion and cultural values. In 2008, under the umbrella of the dance foundation, Mar Vista Family Center was given a new dance floor for their state-of-the-art dance center for youth in their community.