"This program has helped me see that there are many kinds of jobs for dancers in commercial and concert genres. As a commercial artist, I would like to be in a feature film or on broadway. Those jobs have always intrigued me because I would love to be on tv or on a stage performing for people. As a concert dance artist, I would also enjoy being in a contemporary company, or even a jazz company."
"I feel I have grown as a dancer in this company because I have gained confidence on stage and in class. I use my voice more and am not so quiet and in the back of class. I have also grown with all the opportunities we receive in this program. "
"Being in this program has boosted my confidence and power in dancing. I've noticed improvement in my technique and stage presence. I now approach each performance with a sense of assurance and confidence that I lacked before. This transformation has not only enhanced my dancing skills but also my overall self-confidence."
Shannel Ramos, Class of 2026
"My growth as a dancer from what I have participated in and learned from this pathway has been an incredible experience. I have been exposed to all kinds of different professional careers dancers can pursue and I have even gotten the chance to experience some of those options first hand. I have become more acclimated to my personal style of dancing and have found ways to highlight my individual skills to help improve the overall quality of my performances. This pathway has truly been a growing experience for me that I will never forget."
Lily Schneider, Class of 2024
Sydney Young, Class of 2024