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DANCE

Dancers will find age and ability appropriate classes available at various levels of study commitments.  Whether you want a class one day a week or every chance you can, there is a program for you.

Studio Dance Featuring PK Dance (Ages 5-6) and Elementary (Age 7 and up)

Ensemble Dance (Ages 7 and Older)

THEATER

Actors will find an exciting experience with Imagine Youth Theater performance-based workshops.

IYT Workshops for Grades 8-12

IYT Jr Workshops for Grades 3-8

Gary Taylor Dance, dedicated to the promotion and practice of the performing arts, is a division of Winston-Salem Festival Ballet, a non-profit 501c-3 organization.

Ensemble Overview

JUNE 1, 7:30PM AND JUNE 2, 2:00PM, OWENS AUDITORIUM, BPAC

2023-2024 SEASON
Aug 7, 2023- Jun 7, 2024

2024-2025 PERFORMING MEMBER AUDITIONS 
Wed, Mar 6, 2024

The first step to performing in the 2024 Nutcracker!

2024 SUMMER INTENSIVE
Jun 10 – Jul 5, 2024
4 Weeks!

Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theater and more!

Ensemble dance training is based on a broad spectrum of movement rooted in classical training outlined for optimum advancement.  Classes are offered both in studio and on-line interactively. Dancers train a minimum of 2-4 days per week with a conservatory style curriculum featuring a daily Ballet/Pointe class and at least one of the following:  Variation, Jazz/Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theater. (age and ability appropriate).  Dancers new to the program, (age 7 and older), with be evaluated for proper and most beneficial program placement.  Faculty is diverse, rotational, and includes featured guest artists.

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Studio Dance Overview

2023-2024 STUDIO DANCE SEASON

Aug 14, 2023 – Jun 7, 2024 (Registration accepted year-round)

PK DANCE for ages 5-6 (Ballet, Tap, Creative Movement), Mondays 4-5pm or 5-6pm

ELEMENTARY beginning at age 7 (Ballet, Jazz, and Tap) Thursdays 4-5:30pm

These classes meet one day per week, and registration is accepted year-round but early registration is encouraged for optimal schedule choices.  Each season concludes with a special production themed especially for the Studio dance program members.  A 4-week summer session is also offered.

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Workshops (Gr 8-12)

IYT – Workshops for Upper Grades

SPRING 2024
UPDATED PERFORMANCES MAY 4, 2PM AND 4:30PM, The Pergola VOP Arboretum*

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SUMMER 2024
AUDITIONS May 13 & 15, WORKSHOPS M-F 3-9pm July 8-28, PERFORMANCES July 27-28, BPAC

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* Music Man, Jr Performance Update: Due to forecasted weather for Sunday. May 5, the 2pm Sunday performance has been rescheduled to the rain date of Saturday, May 4, 4:30pm.

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IYT Jr (Gr 3-8)

Workshops beginning at Grade 3

spring 2024
Grades 3-12
UPDATED PERFORMANCES May 4, 2pm & 4:30pm, The Pergola, VOP Arboretum*

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summer 2024
AUDITIONS May 14 & 16, WORKSHOPS M-F 9:00am-2:30pm July 8-28, PERFORMANCES July 26 & 27, BPAC

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* Music Man, Jr Performance Update: Due to forecasted weather for Sunday. May 5, the 2pm Sunday performance has been rescheduled to the rain date of Saturday, May 4, 4:30pm. Details

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