Direction by Lindsay White and Rachel Tolbert
Technical Direction by Cody Allen, Technical Theater Director
Director of Dance
“Ensworth dance students grow creatively, physically, and intellectually as they explore a variety of dance genres and collaborate to create works of their own. Whether refining their technique at the ballet barre, lacing up their tap shoes for a percussion-packed class, or perfecting a fast-paced hip hop routine, these young men and women are growing in confidence every step of the way. They are simultaneously challenging themselves as athletes and artists, which is a gift that is quite unique to the art of dance. The dance program at Ensworth allows students of all ages, genders, and abilities to discover that movement is not only a beautiful vehicle for self-expression, but it’s loads of fun, too!”
Associate Director of Dance
“The Ensworth School of Dance creates a forum for personal development and professional experience by bringing together athleticism and artistic expression in an enriching experience for dancers to connect their mind and body into an art form. It is our mission to both challenge and enlighten students in the storied and ever-evolving art of dance. Drawing from a historical foundation with particular attention to current trends and stylization, we strive to empower students with the necessary tools to be successful and creative in the world of performing arts.”
Ensworth School of Dance Staff
Katie Breland, Roshunda Brown, Leila Jones, Svetlana Keith, Karli McKay, Beata Santora, Caroline Smith
Dance Company
Coached by: Lindsay White
Assistant Coach: Rachel Tolbert
Campbell Bodzy, Kylianne Broughton, Lila Butler, Claire Chidsey, Corinne Chidsey, Addison Francis, Scout Halligan, Tessa Hillenmeyer, Noelle Jamison, Lillian Lewis, Natalie Linn, Ellie Mahlendorf, Abby Martin, Andrew McCloud, Blythe Needham, Claire Nord, Elise Polkowski, Hailey Riven, Sophie Sundock, Kendall Tierney, Marshall Wilt, Adair Wright
Middle School Dance Team
Coached by: Rachel Tolbert
Assistant Coach: Roshunda Brown
Cate Barfield, Makaylah Batten, Macie Biller, Caroline Cox, Mills Darst, Hattie Grey Garner, Liza Hadley, Katie Hooper, Hollis Jacobs, Sydney Johnson, Adeline Jones, Julia Grace Linn, Clover Martin, Giselle Michael, Madison Miller, Nathalie Peete, Sofie Whiting, Cate Williams, Ryleigh Wilson, Josie Wilt, Harper Woolley, Betsy Hart Wright
Junior Dance Team
Coached by: Karli Whitson
Assistant Coach: Rachel Tolbert
Luci Amden, Lucy Atwood, Madeleine Barker, Rosemary Bowen, Mackenzie Burke, Lucy Coleman, Maysey Dillard, Addy Durham, Anniyah Edwards, Katie Freeman, Gianna Guma, Emelia Hadley, Harper Hudson, Brynn Jackson, Caroline Kurtz, Annie Lane, Clara Matthews, Anna Polkowski, Kennedy Pulce, Lawson Robinson, Belle Schickling, Caroline Schneider, Claire Skiera, Laura Thompson, Abby Velthouse, Greyson Waller, Charlotte Wiliamson, Lovie Woolley
Technical Theatre Director
Video Production and Editing: Crystal Labro for Dream Sky Studios
Tech Team: Matt Dyer, Andrew Halloran, Jason Robinson
Special thanks Crystal Labro, you are a creative GENIUS with the patience of a saint. Thank you for the countless hours of work you poured into the video production and editing. Cody “Beardman” Allen- we couldn’t do this without you! Thanks, J Rob, for making sure we had the gear and team necessary to make this happen. Thank you to the Ensworth Leadership Team for your endless support. Nowell Hesse and Megan Mitchell- thanks for ensuring we kept our community safe throughout the filming process. Thanks to Jim Aveni, Armon Means, Elise Lowery, Stephanie Sundock, Kelli Chidsey, and the Arts Council for all of your help behind the scenes and throughout the year. Big shout out to our awesome dance husbands, Daniel and Kyle, for holding down the fort during some long weeks. To our amazing Ensworth dancers and staff, thank you for your passion and dedication. We love you!!