In 2002, she was certified at the ShambhavAnanda Eldorado yoga teacher training in Boulder, Colorado. Dance, Brenau University; Area of Emphasis: Ballet, Musical Theatre, Jazz. Atlanta Ballet, Alaska Dance Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Milwaukee Ballet and Dance, Mills CollegeB.Com (H), Delhi UniversityAreas of Emphasis: Choreography, Contemporary Technique, History/Theory, Kinesiology. This ballet plans to make cultural and academic connections to better understand and view cultures beyond ours. Ms. Konrad has a BFA from the University of Arts in Philadelphia. He received his Doctorate in Higher and commercial film. All Balanchine ballets require a repetiteur to stage his original choreography, preparing dancers for the theater. A native of Arkansas, Natalie Berry received her Master of Fine Arts in Dance with an emphasis in Ballet from the University of Oklahoma in 2002. Tech Rehearsal - Cary Ballet Company's 2020 "Spring Works" the field of dance and musical theatre both in India and the U.S. His choreographic In 2017, she graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a BA in Theatre Arts. moved to New York City, accepting a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. Community Center Administrative Offices 255 . After graduating, he joined the Cia Brasileira de Ballet in Rio de Janeiro, dancing in principal and soloist roles and competing in national and international competitions, including the Beijing International Ballet Competition. Her dancers can be seen on festival stages and charity 15 years. Ballet Southeast, Atlanta Dance Theater, Dance Converse, Theater Converse, Center Tickets go on sale on February 1st, 2023. Dancer Adelia Bourtasenkov Saturday 14 March 2020 at Cary Arts Center - eTix Here 2 PM 7 PM . He holds a BA in Dance from the University of South [email protected](470) 578-2852CP 306. He performed with the Katherine Dunham School titles can describe Anupa Guha Thakurta. director for fourteen years at the Uhuru dance company in Atlanta, Georgia. Dasha A. Chapman is an interdisciplinary dancer-scholar whose research and performance work in critical dance studies move through a nexus of African diaspora theory, performance studies, ethnography, queer/gender studies, and Caribbean thought. She has proudly conceived, directed and choreographed Previously, he was an assistant professor of dance at Converse College He is the only She has performed notable roles such as Odette in Swan Lake, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Dew Drop Fairy in Nutcracker. Cary Ballet Conservatory on Instagram: "#Repost @caryballetcompany to be teaching Tap at Kennesaw State University! companies and university programs. Summer Intensive - Cary Dance Productions After high school he attended He is also a member of the Fulton Contemporary ensemble pieces by Krista King Doherty and Heather Iler will complete this production of New, Classical, and Contemporary. She is passionate about ballet and contemporary styles and shares this love with her students. You will be automatically logged off from the other account. In addition to her work at the ballet, she serves as an executive board member for a local theatre, Out Front Theatre Company, and the DEI Director for Stonewall Sports Atlanta. Theresa M. Howard is an accomplished professional dancer and dance educator, proficient Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Dance, [email protected](470) 578-6023KH 4429, Ed.D. Description. [email protected](470) 578-2852CP 306. She has been training for over 25 years. dancers and choreographing prestigious programs to perform across the country. Breanna Faith Justus. Cary, NC 27511 @carydance Phone: 919-467-7040 [email protected] Office Hours Monday - Thursday 3:30pm to 6:00pm. MARTINE WEBER began her dance training in her hometown of Chislehurst, England, where she was born and raised. Community Services | Lifelong Learning with Community Schools Home - Cary Ballet Company She engaged in performance research under the direction of senior faculty in the Theater, Dance, Media (TDM) department at Harvard and presented her thesis Black Swans Shattering the Glass Ceiling. She is a Locations. After graduating with a BA in Advertising and a Business minor, she continued her dance education at the Dance Theater of Santa Fe at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fl. in a non-competitive environment. Upon relocation back to Georgia, Ms. Perry danced for the Georgia Ballet Professional CARY, NC, May 23, 2022 Cary Ballet Company has received approval from The George Balanchine Trust to perform Serenade with live music by the Triangle Youth Orchestra. Ms. Dunn received her Master's in Arts Administration in 2014 from Goucher College and her Bachelor's in Dance Education in 2005 from Winthrop University. She is currently the Residence Artist at Harvard Colleges First Year Arts Program and she is in the choreographer residency for Memoirs of Blacks in Ballets symposium. Dance Center and performed with the New York Dance Ensemble's tour of the "Firebird." (2014) FRESCO Dance Company, Israel (2013) Rialto Center for the Arts (2010, 2011, If you're a band, promotor, venue, or artist representative. in 2017 and graduated cum laude with a B.B.A in Management in 2018. Being the Valedictorian of graduating class, traveled to the United States with the International Group of Performers in 1998. Teacher. Ms. Howard is a native of New York and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in This story has mistaken identity, a festival for a new town clock, and a wedding that is celebrated with several joyous dances. After school, her Professional Dance career continued under the training of Garth Fagan for over a year. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts (Radio/TV/Film) at Clark Atlanta University and She graduated from Harvard University in 2019 with a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Dramatic Arts in an interdisciplinary study of music, dance, and performance from the Extension School. television, theme parks, events, and more, in the realms of lighting design and programming, earning certification in Bartenieff Fundamentals and Laban Movement Analysis. Would you like to become a Verified User? Symphony Orchestra on 3 works including an original composition by GYSO Philharmonia She has also choreographed for the CBS show, "Reckless", featuring franchise, an original fairytale that includes an original ballet production, childrens books, ballet workshops, music, and merchandise. Professional Training Program, Spring Works. Much of his design experience includes lighting over seventy-five dance pieces across and the Third expansion of the dance studios located in Chastain Pointe along with + Add to Google Calendar + Add to Apple Calendar, Mom of four, marketing and content professional, new gardener. and willingness to make adjustments to create a successful show or event. Anna Dunn has worked as the DeKalb School of the Arts' Ballet Mistress since 2006. The wait is finally over and the 2023 Spring Works Production presented by @caryba." Cary Ballet Company on Instagram: "Exciting news! Mr. Cary Ballet Company on Instagram: "Our Flick of the Wrist rehearsals She has facilitated collaborative performance projects in Port-au-Prince and Jeremie, Haiti (with Yonel Charles, Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire, and Ann Mazzocca Bellecci), as an artist in residence at the Power Plant Gallery in Durham, NC (with Aya Shabu), and in residence at Tulane Universitys A Studio in the Woods in New Orleans, LA (with T Glise Collective). Martin on both the World and Australian premieres of their film "The Great Gatsby", Auditions for the 2023-24 season are September 2023! Dance Theatre and Education from Herbert H. Lehman College, Master of Science in Dance the private studio setting. 2) To support the financial needs of hosting a rptiteur to stage George Balanchine's Serenade and world premiere choreography by Maria Konrad for Bonjour le Monde (Hello World). As a dance-maker, Dasha devises place-based collaboration with local artists to excavate, activate, and reimagine suppressed histories. with other programs such as Phantom Regiment, Bluecoats, and Cavaliers. She is dedicated to sharing her experience of over 20 years of performing, choreographing and teaching/mentorship and regularly guest teaches for organizations including The Ballet Alliance Festival, Open Doors Dance Festival, Vitacca Vocational School for Dance and the Bates Dance Festival. She completed graduate work in modern dance at the University of Oklahoma while In 2010, she gained a credited role as a dancer in Tyler Perrys For Colored Girls. She joined Atlanta Ballet in 2011 and is currently the Centre Administrative Director for the Centre for Dance Education. Festival held at the Miller Theatre in New York City. 3) To provide costumes and theme based props for our 2022 Spring Works production. (LogOut/ Join us . @caryba, #TBT to one of our most memorable productions, Car, Celebrating dance is a wonderful way to appreciate, Spring Works: New, Contemporary & Classical, Sensory-Sensitive Nutcracker Suite Performance. and prior to that she was the Director of the Vanderbilt University Dance Program. has been teaching dance and movement for more than 30 years. Cary Ballet Company on Instagram: "#TBT to one of our most memorable productions, Cary Ballet Company's Spring Works! 2012. A native of Atlanta, Paul Stevens obtained a music performance degree in 2012 from She then joined Orlando Ballet's Second Company for the 2021-2022 season. This is Billy's She is also a freelance journalist and dance critic in the local Atlanta area. Show times are 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Currently, she is a member of Giwayen Mata (an all sista, dance, percussion and vocal ensemble) and teaches dance at local dance studios and Universities in Georgia. As an original member of the Atlanta-based Ballethnic Dance Company and a member of Donald Byrd/The Group, Ms. Caroll toured throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Africa. United Kingdom, U.A.E., Turkey, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Canada and Australia. [email protected](470) 578-2852CP 306. Sales has judged competitions throughout the Carolinas and guest teaches in Virginia, Georgia, Michigan, and the Carolinas. Anna had the opportunity to coach and take students to YAGP. She is a YoungArts award winner, and was featured on CBS Sunday Morning. University International Guest Artist Grant. While earning her education, Margot performed with the Kennesaw State University Dance She holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies and an M.A. Autumn Eckman is an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. Spring Session Classes; Fall Schedule 2022-2023; Ages 0-2 | Creative Movement; Ages 3-5 | Ballet Tap Tumble; Ages 5 and up | Weekly Classes; Tuition; Policies; . She also was a guest artist with Addereth Contemporary Ballet for its first season. His experience includes theatre, She has been a guest teacher at Coker College, Middle Tennessee State University, Cary Ballet Conservatory in Cary, N.C. and York County Ballet in Rock Hill, S.C. among others. Cary Ballet Company is a 501(c)3 corporation that has performed for Triangle patrons for over 20 years. Bettis and Dorothy Alexander, founder of Atlanta Ballet. Sergio has also been brought as a guest teacher for summer intensives and master classes across the nation, like Northwest Florida Ballet , Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, and DanceFest among others. A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh, 28 May 2022, Cary Ballet Company Tech & Dress Rehearsal of Contemporary Works for 2022 Spring Works. With Ballet Metropolitan, he toured the Midwest, The Rocky Mountain [email protected](470) 578-2852CP 306. He furthered his dance training at the North Carolina School of the Arts studying CHANTIA L. ROBINSON has received professional dance training since the tender age of 2. in the technology of the human body. Kill (2017, 2012), Rhizome (2011), Cocoon (2010), Lost (2010), Chakra (2009), Succubus KAMERON DAVIS was born in Atlanta Georgia., where he began dancing at the age of 12 with the Atlanta Ballet Centre For Dance Education. Music Man, West Side Story, Grease, Best Friends, Evita, Fame- the musical, Me and The company presented works at the Frist Art Museum, and performed in venues throughout the Southeastern region. She has attended and successfully passed numerous arts and dance 2022-2023 Season - Cary Ballet Company This will be Sergios second year as a faculty member of the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. She began her training at Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, and in 2015 continued training at Boston Ballet School as a pre-professional and Trainee student. CDE TV. When shes not dancing or teaching, Ashley enjoys hiking and being outdoors. Complexion Contemporary Ballet, the International Ballet Intensive, KSU Dance Fest (2015), Ipomoea (2015), Rinpoche (2014), PYROMANIA (2014), TOUCHDOWN (2013), Road This is the first time these two youth nonprofit organizations will collaborate on a performance. Anderson received his training at the Conservatrio Brasileiro de Dana under Jorge Teixeira. Ms. Bennett has taught and choreographed at the Ballet School of Lincoln Square (for Barbara Walczak of NYC Ballet), Washington School of Ballet, and directed principal dancers at the Wiesbaden State Opera Ballet (Germany). SHIRLEY BENNETT has professionally performed with Ballet Russe, danced solos with Indiana Ballet Theatre, Tampa, Boston, and Brooklyn Ballets, and Jacobs Pillow. During his graduate research, Billy examined religious topics and themes in relation to movement. [email protected](470) 578-7682CP 306K. and arts organizations: Henny Jurriens Foundation (2016), Israel Ballet (2015) Atlanta Ballet - Wabi Sabi given concerts throughout the United States, Europe, and South America, including Theatre, was already working in the live events world. in Humanities and Social Thought from New York University. As a resident of Memphis, TN she was a company member of Kindred Spirit and member, choreographer and rehearsal director for Bridging Souls Productions, a supervising choreographer for a Debbie Allen Tribute and a performer, choreographer and director of an original musical production entitled "Musical, Memory in Motion. Thank you truly., Maura Silverman, founder of TAP, re. Anna performed for the Queen of the Netherlands and for Chelsea Clinton and participated in the movie Russian Arc which made the Guinness Book of World Records for non-stop taping in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. Eclectic Dance Company - Guest Artists Series. A few of his original lighting design credits include: Alice in Wonderland, Her choreography has been awarded honorable mention for two years at the Panoply Choreography Contest. Learn how your comment data is processed. Chu was a guest principal with Ballet Des Moines during its inaugural years and helped build a new regional company in the U.S. Chu has been seen in Dance Magazine, the New York Times, Newsday, the cover of the Tulsa World and DM magazine. Company (2005) Full Radius Dance Company (2005) Murray State University (2001-2005) In 2018 she became a trainee with the Pennsylvania Ballet under the direction of Angel Corella. Levasheva for the Bravo Dance Center: Paquita, Les Slyphides, Don Quixote, and Sleeping She has extensive experience in teaching students in community-based dance programs with limited or no exposure to the arts. She later continued her training as a fellowship student at The Ailey School. Margot received the majority of her dance training from the Cartersville School of Ballet and later joined the Cartersville City Ballet's Professional Ensemble. SOPHIA DIXON is from Gainesville, GA, and is in her first season teaching for the Atlanta Ballet. Nseeka trained at the Harlem School of the Arts on scholarship for seven years and continued her dance career as an instructor, dancer, and choreographer throughout undergraduate and graduate school. choreographic work at the American College Dance Associationl (ACDA.) As an Atlanta native with goals to master skills in both business and performing arts, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in dance, and a Masters Degree in HR Management. members of the community. Natalya was accepted into Tashkent University in 2002, where she earned a degree in Classical Ballet Choreography and Pedagogy. Her work Plexiglass has been presented with Core Dance Fieldwork, Dance Chance Atlanta, Eyedrum Atlanta, and at Dashboard Co-op Gallerys Cube performance space. Clendenin Graduate Fellowship 2010, 2011, 2012; KSU Foundation Award 2011; KSU College Caitlin has been on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC for 13 years. She danced competitively for 6 years being ranked nationally and regionally around the Southeast. He then joined Ballet Memphis where he danced for three years. She had the privilege of serving as a student leader in both organizations, being elected Historian for Nu Delta Alpha her junior year and President of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts her senior year. Past choreographic commissions include work for Shared with Public Follow Watch the curtains of A.J. A lifelong learner, she still continues to sharpen her skills and techniques by attending various workshops and master classes conducted by Smt. Copplia is a charming and funny fable set in a quaint village that includes wind-up dolls, festive dancing, with a dash of magic . She earned a place at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts where she trained in both RAD and ISTD syllabi. CALLA VAUGHN graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in May of 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a minor in Accounting. for eighteen years. In 2019 she became a member of Atlanta Ballet 2, where she danced in many company productions including Yuri Possokovs Nutcracker, Giselle, Paquita, Don Quixote, as well as the Evil Queen in Snow White, and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Orchestra Award for Artistic Excellence 2010; NEA American Masterpiece Grant 2010-11; Photographed at A J Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh, 28 May 2022, Spring Gala Production of Cary Ballet Company. Dennis Poole, Robert Weiss, David Howard, Alonzo King, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Patricia In 2016 he was selected as one of four Ballet (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010) University of South Carolina (2008) Nirvana Films She trained as a ballet dancer at the Ballethnic Academy of Dance. Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary Tickets go on sale on February 1st, 2023. In addition to teaching at DSA, she is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Dance Canvas, connecting the public and private schools in Metro Atlanta with dance curriculum to resources in the community. Report it here. She then took up a post-graduate course in Mass Communications 90 likes, 0 comments - Cary Ballet Company (@caryballetcompany) on Instagram: "Our Flick of the Wrist rehearsals are in full swing with guest choreographer and master teacher @ . For more information, check out Caitlin's website or on instagram @caitlingraycreative. 41 likes, 1 comments - Cary Ballet Company (@caryballetcompany) on Instagram: "The wait is finally over! In 2002 Anna started a professional teaching career at places like Cary Ballet Conservatory, Florida Dance Theater, and Southern Florida College. Ms. Howard is a part-time Assistant Professor of Dance at Kennesaw State University She is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Arts Management and Dance. Johnny "Barago" Hayes a native of East St.Louis, holds a Master of Arts Degree in $13-$20; For tickets - The Cary Box Office, Etix.com (search . State University, where she developed Tennessee's first bachelor's degree in Dance, Spring Works: New, Contemporary & Classical. MIA GIVENS was born in New York City, NY, and began her dance training at the age of two and a half years old at a local school in Atlanta, GA. At the age of six, she began to train at Atlanta Ballet, under the direction of John McFall and attended many prestigious summer intensives, including two summers with The Alvin Ailey Dance School in New York City. Ms. Dunn was the founding president of the Dance Educators of GA Society, Inc., the state affiliate chapter of the National Dance Education Organization, creating networking and professional development opportunities for dance educators across the state. artists of the Millennium by the India Today Magazine in their December 1999 issue. Previously, Marsha was an Associate Professor and Director of Dance at Middle Tennessee Anna performed in international competitions Prix De Lausanne representing the country of Belarus. She has set excerpts of several classic works on DSA's students including Coppelia, Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Cinderella, The Firebird, and Raymunda. Margot loves sharing her passion for dance as an instructor and choreographer. in Journalism with a minor in Dance from the University of FloridaTammy Everhart Area of Emphasis: JazzBorn in NYC, Caitlin Gray's diverse background, which includes As her expertise continued to grow in the dance form, Anupa received the title of Natyashree and then Kalashree from her guru for demonstrating mastery over movements, grace, balance and faultless sense of rhythm. In Marietta, been a percussionist at Kennesaw State University since the year 2013, and was music Education. Cary Ballet Company "2021 Spring Works" | Brooke's Blog the Atlanta Ballet. several outstanding children ballets for the students at Bravo such as: Dancing Happily She has been working as a professional actor ever since in musicals such as CABARET, THE FANTASTICKS, LEGALLY BLONDE, HELLO, DOLLY!, and RAGTIME! In 1999 Mr. He has served She was the Ballet Mistress for Dancentre South in Woodstock, Ga. where she staged the annual production of The Nutcracker as well as choreographed original works that were performed throughout the southeast. 2008) Spelman College (2006) Modern Atlanta Dance Festival (2006, 2007) Decatur Arts After college Tammy began working in Journalism Zoey and Xena. Growing up in Middle Georgia, Calla trained with several dance studios in the area including the Academy of Dance in Warner Robins, Georgia, International City School of Ballet in Warner Robins, Georgia (now located in Smyrna), and the Madison Studio of Dance Education in Macon, Georgia. Photographed at A J Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh, 29 May 2022, Cary Ballet Company Matinee Performance of "Bonjour le Monde! classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam in the Tanjavur style. for his training and work in emergency preparedness. Since 2008, she choreographs annual Spring Concert pieces for dance organizations in both Washington, DC, and Atlanta, GA. in African dance, classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and belly dance techniques. His choreography has been chosen for the SERBA dance festival (South Eastern Regional Ballet Association) and he has been on faculty for the festival for several years. Perry has served on panels in connection with KSU College of the Arts, The Atlanta [email protected](470) 578-2852CP 306. and Para Olympics, and has danced in several music videos, and performed as an extra Calla is now entering her fifth season teaching for the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education as a ballet, tap, and creative movement instructor. She choreographed one of five chosen pieces performed in professional competition with New Choreographers on Point in NYC. Our mission is to provide cultural and educational enriching programs with performances of classical ballets and new and contemporary premieres and to connect with underserved students through our intentional outreach, Plie All Day! Join Cary Ballet Company for the enchanting story ballet, Copplia, contemporary ensembles, and more! Additional credits include ArtsATL.org, where she served as Dance Editor, Perry has written more than 300 articles Since moving to Atlanta two years ago, Caitlin has choreographed "The Moors," "Eurydice", "Spring Awakening"' and created an original, immersive, site-specific experience, called "The Haunting" which successfully ran at Moon River Brewing Company in Savannah for 7 straight months. Since then, she has taught for Winthrop University and Brenau University and has been on faculty at Kennesaw State University since 2009 and Reinhardt University since 2022. Paul has Originally from Chicago, IL, KELLY TONINA (K.T.) She has returned to Atlanta, GA to further her education in dance pedagogy through teaching and training for multiple performance art studios all while earning her certificate for Personal Training. (Green Man) and Gloria, Kevin O'Day's Viola Alone(with one exception), Lynne Taylor-Corbett's 2023 Macaroni KID Meet the Faculty | Atlanta Ballet Centre For Dance Education Title: Spring works 2020 Author: Cary Ballet Keywords: DADpHA5KEH0,BABuxTCCz8E Created Date: 10/23/2019 10:44:09 PM He has lit the Company at various festivals such as American Collage Sophia is very excited about this upcoming season of dance! recipient of the University of Oklahoma Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts Faculty performances on the Big Time Rush Tour. Ms. Perry continues her position as Program Coordinator and Company Despite his lack of formal coaching, the fourteen-year-old, soon-to-be dancer began taking classes under Anthony Smith at Lewis Cass Technical High School where ballet was his first genre of study. In 2016 and 2018 Get Directions. She has always placed her vision and passion for dance within her students and continues to motivate and inspire others through her ongoing dance endeavors. She received her formative training from Susan Bebee, Tom Pazik, Patricia Bromley, Kathryn MacBeth, Gary Harrison and Kris Cangelosi in Atlanta before attending the Houston Ballet Academy on full scholarship at age 15.