Cooper Reynolds is completing her senior year at Northwestern High School in the Jim Henson Visual and Performing Arts Academy, where she majors in Dance. She was previously enrolled in the Creative Performing Arts program at Hyattsville Middle School. In addition to her previous training, she also participated in the Light Switch Dance Theatre Summer Intensive in 2021. Since 2017, Cooper has been an active member of Elements Urban Arts Collective. Cooper had the amazing opportunity to experience summer work with Culture Shock NGO in California, a non-profit organization creating a fun and healthy space to dance and perform. During this experience, she also furthered her training in Hip-Hop and Jazz by engaging in classes through the commercial dance scene.
Words 4 Graduates from VPA Dancers...
To Cooper,
"COOPER!!! I really am gonna miss your personality and the way you make everyone laugh when needed! Tysm for being there for others when needed and being there when there was something wrong!"
- Jazmyne C.
"Keep being the amazing dancer that you are."
- Kimora G.
"Yurr... make opportunities and take them because you made it."
- Louisetta K.
"Congrats on entering this new journey ms.phillygoat. Wishing you the best!!!!"
- Dana M.
"Bye coopsa miss you already bookie its been a long time knowing you and im sad it has to come to an end see you."
- Jodiann A.
"I hope you achieve everything you want because you have been a good influence on people and supported others when needed."
- Hellen P.
"Keep killing and eatinnn all these girls up. Have a Nice Journeyyyy"
- Mary H.
"Coopatroop lord ima miss seeing you at all the hip-hop conventions you always be so happy to see me even if you just seen me five minutes ago love you pookiee"
- Jada W.
"Life has another step for you, don’t take it for granted but succeed it!"
- Jeanna P.
"Heyy cooper!!!! You have always been like a older sister to me and I am thankful for all the moments we’ve shared. You are one of the most funniest and goofiest people I know. I will truly miss you but I hope we stay in contact and I hope that you continue to have a wonderful rest of your journey as you graduate and that you always be unapologetically you!! Love you 💗"
- Sharae F.