Details

Session: Fall 2024
Chapter:  Denton County
Location:  CYT Studio
Time:  4:00pm - 5:00pm
Day:  Thursday
Starts:  08/22
Ages:  13 - 18
Tuition:  $5.00

** Registration ended September 5, 2024 at 11:55pm

Description

Students will learn combos set to Broadway musicals. They will incorporate jazz and musical theater techniques while challenging their mental capabilities to learn choreography quickly. This course will be taught by a variety of guest artists and choreographers. 

Objectives:
  1. Learn to Pick Up Choreography Quickly: Develop the ability to learn and retain complex dance sequences efficiently (Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation).
  2. Diverse Dance Style Proficiency: Enhance skills in various dance styles, particularly jazz and musical theatre, to improve versatility and performance quality (Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work). 
  3. Adaptability Across Styles: Develop students' ability to adapt their dance style to fit different musical themes and settings.

Teacher:


Rebekah Williford

Rebekah is a Dallas, Texas, native whose early love for the stage brought her to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in New York City where she graduated as the valedictorian for the class of 2019 with a degree in Film & Television Performance. She began performing from a young age, dancing from age 5 to 18 in a variety of styles: ballet, tap, jazz, modern, & contemporary. In 2016, she attended an acting workshop that lit a match to pursue theatre. By 2017, Rebekah had earned a scholarship to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Since then, she has worked on both film and stage projects. Short films include: “Mr. String”, "The Door", "Dream Catcher" and "Eve Was Star". Stage credits include "Towards Zero" with Richardson Theatre Center. When she isn’t spending time on her own projects, Rebekah is leading and teaching others how to take ownership of the stage. She currently resides in Dallas, TX. When Rebekah has time off, she can be found next to a pool with a good book or spending time with her family.

Teacher:


Alainna Norris

Alainna Norris is originally from Naperville, IL, and trained in classical ballet, jazz, lyrical, and tap. Since moving to the DFW area, she has choreographed for CYT Dallas summer camp, as well as assisted with Gateway Performing Arts camps. Alainna is currently pursuing an education degree at Dallas Baptist University.

Teacher:


Elise Dolan

Elise Dolan is originally from Rockford, Illinois. She has trained in various types of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Modern. Prior to moving to Dallas, she danced at Steps to Grace Dance Academy and performed with their ensemble team for 7 years. Elise was involved with CYT Rockford and performed in musicals at her high school and a community theater. She trained and toured the country with Ingredients Dance Company from 2010-2012. She has also been teaching dance for 6 years at A Time to Dance Studio in Hickory Creek, TX. Elise has loved being back with CYT this last year and has had the honor of choreographing their first four shows! She is always thrilled to get the chance to instruct other dancers on how to grow in their movement and technique and to help them learn what God has called them to do with their gifts and talents. And most importantly how to worship God in everything they do! She loves being apart of the CYT family and is excited to continue to watch it grow!

Location:

907 W Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067