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AT A GLANCE

For dancers, age and ability appropriate classes are 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.

THEATER

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

2023-2024 SEASON OF DANCE

AUGUST – MID JUNE Register any time!

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2023 – June 12- July 7

Gary Taylor Artistic Director, Choreographer Elizabeth Fowle, Ballet Master Photo by Gary Taylor Photography

IMAGINE YOUTH THEATER

SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2023 – July 10-30

Kim Fielder- Jones Director, Elizabeth Shafer, Music Director, Gary Taylor, Choreographer

ENSEMBLE DANCE

Age 7 and Older

Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Master Classes

STUDIO DANCE

PK Dance Ages 5-6

Elementary Dance Age 7 and older

DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATER

Gr 4-7 and 8-12

Jazz and Tap for Musical Theater Students/Actors

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.

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Ensemble Overview

2023-2024 SEASON Aug 1, 2023- Jun 7, 2024

2023 SUMMER INTENSIVE Jun 12 – Jul 8, 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

SUMMER 2023

IYT Jr (Gr 3-7)

Rising Grades 3-8

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IYT (Gr 8-12)

SUMMER 2023

Rising High School 8th Graders – Recent High School Graduates

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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 Overview

STUDIO DANCE FEATURES

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

ELEMENTARY beginning at age 7 (Ballet, Jazz, and Tap)

2022-2032 STUDIO DANCE SEASON Aug 15. 2022 – Jun 9, 2023

2023 SUMMER CLASSES 4 weeks – Jun 12- Jul 7, 2023 – Interested students please inquire

PK DANCE	ELEMENTARY	REG SEASON	SUMMER 23
Ages 5-6 Ballet, Tap, Creative Movement	Beginning at age 7 Ballet, Jazz, and Tap	Regular Season Studio classes begin the week of Aug 15th	4 Weeks Jun 12- Jul 7 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: Emily Carson, Mandi Taylor

REGISTRATION: Accepted year-round