ZDE ALUMNI

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A WHO'S WHO OF OUR ZEELAND DANCE ENSEMBLE ALUMNI WHO HAVE GONE ON TO WORK OR COLLEGIATE STUDY IN A DANCE RELATED FIELD.

Batty Davis (Brandon Carter), Class of 2004

Performer in Grand Rapids, MIHouse Diva at Rumors NightclubMUA and Impact Team Member at M-A-C CosmeticsBatty has a wildly successful performance career in West Michigan .

Tin Tin Vonghphranch, Class of 2005

SYTYCD Vegas WeekFormer Cast Member Dancer, Walt Disney WorldTin Tin currently works in the music industry as a writer and performer is Los Angeles.

Cydney Sheneman, Class of 2006

Graduate of Hope College, Dance Education MajorTeacher, Zeeland Recreation Dance ProgramCo-Director and Founder of Zeeland Youth Dance Company"Miss Cydney" has taught hundreds of students in Zeeland. She is known for her exceptional choreography.

Dr. Pierre Banks, Class of 2007

Former Independent Choreographer, 2007-2013Graduate of Central Michigan University, Leadership Major, Dance MinorMasters Graduate of Grand Valley State University, College Student Affairs LeadershipDoctoral Graduate of Bowling Green State UniversityFaculty Galveston College, Houston Texas

Taryn (Timmer) Roels, Class of 2007

Graduate Grand Valley State University, Music MajorIndependent Teacher & ChoreographerKnollcrest Music Camp, Faculty & TrueJem ProductionsExit Left Theater Company, ChoreographerCreekside Players, Director & ChoreographerCityside Players, Director and ChoreographerTaryn , a true TRIPLE THREAT, currently works as the full time Choir Teacher for Cityside Middle School in Zeeland.

Joshua Kolberg, Class of 2010

Former Cast Member Dancer, Walt Disney WorldNational Tour, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"ABT Certified TeacherPeridance, Capezio center New York, TeacherBroadway Dance Center, FacultyJosh lives and teaches in New York City.

Daniel Kurtis Wentworth, Class of 2011

Graduate of Grand Valley State University, Dance MajorFormer Apprentice Eisenhower Dance Company Dancer at California Ballet CompanyCompany Dancer at Malashock Dance and The Malashock Dance SchoolDan presently lives and performs with two dance companies in San Diego, CA.

Mylene Taylor, Class of 2014

Trained with Body Language Dance Company and Kathy's Dance CompanyFormer Instructor at Discovery Dance, FennvilleIndependent Teacher & ChoreographerParade Dance Performer, Universal Studios in Orlando, FLMylene is a cast member at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.

Grace VandeWaa, Class of 2014

Graduate of University of Alabama, Double Major Dance and TheaterModel at Red Models, Birmingham AlabamaSanspointe Dance Company, Alabama, 2017Independent Choreographer, Performer, and TeacherLakeshore Dance Academy, Teacher

Alisha Wickering, Class of 2014

Trained with Turning Pointe School of Dance & Hearts in StepBroadway Dance Center Professional SemesterFormer Dance Assistant at Radio City Music HallModel/Dancer at Tryon Entertainment, LLC

Samantha Lamer, Class of 2014

Trained with Zeeland Youth Dance CompanyGraduate Oakland University, Dance Education MajorIndependent Teacher & ChoreographerZeeland Recreation Dance Program, Teacher

Eli Douglas LaCroix, Class of 2015

Graduate New York University, Musical Theater MajorNumerous theatrical credits including:Hairspray, Hope Summer TheaterA Chorus Line, Gallery Players, Brooklyn New YorkThe Great Cat Massacre, Off-Broadway at St. Luke's TheatreEli is a working performer in New York City.

Simone Elhart, Class of 2015

Trained with Zeeland Youth Dance CompanyNew York University, Theater Major

Anna Rhodes, Class of 2015

Trained with ZYDC and Hearts in StepBelhaven University, Dance MajorCompany Member CIC Dance Theatre

Kayla Hungerink, Class of 2015

Independent Choreographer & Guest Teacher

Logan Dolence, Class of 2016

Western Michigan University, Musical Theater Major

Kayla VerHey, Class of 2016

Studied Dance at Eastern Michigan UniversityBelle Etoile Studio of Dance, Teacher

Jazlyn Ruiz, Class of 2016

Trained with Turning Pointe School of DanceHope College, Dance Major