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IMAGINE YOUTH THEATER WORKSHOPS Spring 2022

Imagine Youth Theater, Jr.

PERGOLA GARDEN AT THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST ARBORETUM

PERFORMANCES

Saturday, May 21, New Time! 3pm

Sunday, May 22, 4pm

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2021-2022 GARY TAYLOR DANCE SEASON

Registration accepted year-round – Sign up today!

Current class season ends June 10

Photo Courtesy of Gary Taylor Photography

Jun 4 -5, Owens Auditorium, BPAC

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2022 Summer Intensive Jun 13- Jul 8

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June 4, 10:30am, Owens Auditorium, BPAC, Sandills Community College

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GARY TAYLOR DANCE

Home of Imagine Youth Theater

DANCE	MUSICAL THEATER
PK DANCE (Ages 5-6) ELEMENTARY DANCE (Beginning at age 7) ENSEMBLE DANCE DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATER (D4MTH) D4MTH SUMMER INTENSIVE	IMAGINE YOUTH THEATER JR (Gr 3-7) IMAGINE YOUTH THEATER (Gr 8-12) IYT SUMMER STOCK (Gr 3-7 & 8-12)

Gary Taylor Dance offers an exciting place to learn for dancers ages 5 and older and actors grade 3-12.

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

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

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.

DANCE

Our Philosophy from the Director

Ensemble Dance

For dancers who want more…

The Ensemble Dance Program offers age and ability appropriate classes in ballet, pointe, partnering, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theater for age 7 and older. Ensemble performing members study two or more days per week and are eligible to perform in the annual Nutcracker and Spring productions along with special events, festivals, and conferences. This program also offers a Summer Intensive with a conservatory-style curriculum based on the same philosophy. Placement auditions are encouraged for new students.

Studio Dance

Studio Dance classes meet one day a week and feature a special themed end-of-season performance.

PK Dance, ages 5-6, a division of Studio Dance, is a program specifically focused on the preschool and early elementary years for ages 3 through first grade. The PK Dance summer program offers classes and themed camps.

For Elementary (beginning at age 7), the Studio Dance program also offers ballet, jazz, and tap classes with a special end-of-the-year performance. This studio program also offers a summer curriculum.

MUSICAL THEATER

Imagine Youth Theater (IYT) (Gr 8-12) offers performance based musical theater workshops featuring IYT Jr (Gr 3-7) along with a Summer Stock workshop program.

Ensemble Dance

June 3, 7:30pm

June 4, 2:00pm

Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, BPAC, Tickets on sale April 18

2021-2022 SEASON Aug 9, 2022- Jun 10, 2023

2022 SUMMER INTENSIVE Jun 13- Jul 8, 2022

2022-2023 SEASON Aug 1, 2022- Jun 15, 2023

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.

IYT At A Glance

SPRING 2022

Performances May 21 & 22, 4pm, Pergola Garden at the Village of Pinehurst Arboretum

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Imagine Youth Theater is a workshop based musical theater program offering several performance workshops per season, and a 3-week Summer Stock workshop. Casting auditions are held prior to the workshops which typically meet twice a week. (All who audition will be cast.) Students study acting, singing, blocking, and choreography specific to the production.

The program offers two divisions:

Imagine Youth Theater offers workshops for grades 8-12, One Acts workshops, and Summer Stock (*Age 18 and under, recent graduates welcome)

Imagine Youth Theater Jr offers workshops for grades 3 and up and Summer Stock.

Studio Dance

STUDIO DANCE SPRING PERFORMANCE

JUNE 4, 10:30AM

OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SANDHILLS COMMUNTY COLLEGE

TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 18

STUDIO DANCE FEATURES

PK DANCE for ages 5-6 (Ballet, Tap, Creative Movement)

ELEMENTARY beginning at age 7 (Ballet, Jazz, and Tap) 2021-2022 SEASON Aug 9, 2021 – Jun 10,

2022 SUMMER CLASSES 4 weeks – Jun 13- Jul 8, 2022 – Interested students please inquire

PK DANCE	ELEMENTARY	SUMMER
Ages 5-6 Ballet, Tap, Creative Movement Current Classes run through Jun 10	Beginning at age 7 Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Current Classes run through Jun 10	4 Weeks Jun 13- Jul 8 Interested students please inquire

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.

FACULTY: Carol Johnson, Emily Carson, Mandi Taylor

REGISTRATION: Accepted year-round

Nutcracker

RETURNING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2022!

SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A family favorite of the season! Choreography is by award-winning Artistic Director, Gary Taylor. Sets are by award-winning designer, Howard Jones. Original costumes are designed by Executive Director and Founder Rita Taylor.