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I used to get jealous when I was a kid." Everyone in the Holcman family of Farmington Hills has taken classes at Annette and Company — Janis, Sam and their children, Dana and Bradley. "One year, we were in 16 numbers in a single recital," says Janis Holcman. "My own favorites are tap and hip-hop. "Their dance instruction is wonderful, progressive and advanced, with a good combi- nation of styles. It's wonderful exercise. And it's great for teaching stage presence and Dance instructors Jenni Gould Annette Bergasse, how to perform in front of an Mark Bergasse and Stefani Cindes watch a rehearsal audience." for the upcoming charity gala celebrating the dance Dana Holcman, a 2003 school's 25th anniversaiy. graduate of the University of Massachusetts and California. Michigan, founded "The RhythM s," a Annette and Company presented a tap performing ensemble that recently benefit performance for its 15th and became a funded program of the uni- 20th anniversaries as well, raising about versity. And Bradley parlayed his per- $6,800 five years ago for the Juvenile forming experience into an appearance Diabetes Association. This year's show on the NBC reality show Average Joe. will raise even more, the organizers pre- Kellerman feels that Annette and dict. Company "completely shaped my life." More than 200 of the nearly 1,000 'As a child it helped shape my social seats in the Groves auditorium were life, and it taught me about important sold as soon as they went on sale, values, commitment and attitude," she says. 'As a teenager it was my safe haven according to the dance studio. The three-act performance will fea- and saving grace. ture about 150 dancers. The first act, 'Annette and her sons focused on directed by Annette Bergasse, will fea- supporting me during the mourning of ture staff and advanced students. my twin brother. But at the same time, Alumni take the stage for the second I was learning how to have a job, how act, directed by Josh Bergasse and Tony to truly perform for an audience and Lord. how to choreograph. "This part of the show will include a "Really, the list of stories goes on for- video presentation — an enormous ever." project, consisting of interviews and archival footage," Josh Bergasse explains. Showtime Finally, the stage will be converted to a "tropical paradise," featuring dancers Josh Bergasse returns several times a from among current students with a few year to Annette and Company to work alumni and staff. As directed by Mark with students and help develop special Bergasse, this act is "a metaphor of projects, such as the 25th anniversary Annette and Company itself," he says, gala. "a sort of paradise in our lives." The event, a benefit for the Michigan-based Kids Kicking Cancer foundation, takes place at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan.30, at Birmingham Groves The 25th Anniversary Charity High School in Beverly Hills. The $25 Gala for Annette and Company ticket fee goes directly to KKC, which takes place 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. teaches martial arts and the associated 30, 2005, at Groves High skills of meditation and pain manage- School, 20500 West 13 Mile ment to children fighting deadly dis- Road, in Beverly Hills. All tickets eases. Founded by Rabbi Elimelech are $25. Call Annette and Goldberg, rabbi emeritus of Young Company at (248) 553-0305 to Israel of Oak Park, the organization has order tickets. expanded to New York, Pennsylvania, ❑