The Downtown Lights - A culmination of everything I’ve learned, and felt, during my time at
@pacecommercialdance ! Over the past four years, I’ve fallen deeply in love with New York; the natural rhythm of the street, the community we find on every corner, and especially how the Manhattan skyline glows late at night. I dove into the idea that the cityscape was a beacon of aspiration, resilience, and warmth. Every second of this process was so emotional and magical, I think we captured exactly that 💙
Cast:
Jonathan Paula
Andrew Seaton
Athena Bernaz
Dominic Hitterman
Gracie Dabrowski
Logan Speer
Marina Palarca
Sadie Fraser
Tanner Shih
Dance Captains:
Ashlyn Gannon
Marina Palarca
Understudies:
Killian Burns
Yari Williams
Stage Manager: Miles Menendez
@milesmenendez
Lighting Design: Misa Seto
@miseto_skate
Lighting Coordinator: Grayson DiNino
@gr.ayallen
Video: Jacob Hiss
@jacob.hiss
Music: “The Downtown Lights” by The Blue Nile
@thebluenileofficial
Mentors: Rachel Leigh Dolan, Shonica Gooden
@therizdiz @shonica
Performed at Gibney Downtown November 14-16, 2025
Music for educational purposes
