ENSEMBLE DANCE:

Performances May 21 & 22, 7:30pm

James W Tufts Memorial Park

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For the dancer who wants 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 under current NC Directives 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, (grades 1 and up) with be evaluated for proper and most beneficial program placement.  Faculty is diverse, rotational, and includes featured guest artists.

2020-2021 SEASON ENSEMBLE CLASSES august 17 – JUNE 11th

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2021 SUMMER INTENSIVE DAY CAMP(4 WEEKS) JUNE 14- JULY 9, fEATURING SUPER SUMMER and dance for musical theater intensive

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PERFORMING MEMBERS:  Taylor Dance’s Ensemble Performing Member program is a pre-professional program for the diversified dancer who wants more training and performance opportunities including The Nutcracker.  Dancers train a minimum of 2-4 days per week with a conservatory style format with additional rehearsals outside the scheduled classroom environment.

From the most classical to the most contemporary dancer, our mission is to create strong dancers who are highly technical, can perform with confidence and experience, and possess the assuredness to brave the current world of dance.

Auditions February 28, Gary Taylor Dance Studios.

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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, India Green

REGISTRATION:  $50 per season (Accepted year-round)

CLASSES:  August 17, 2020 – June 12, 2021

PRODUCTION:  Spring 2021 – watch for details coming soon!

PERFORMANCES

May 15, 7pm and May 16, 2pm & 5pm

Village Arboretum Pergola Garden

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PERFORMANCES

May 1, 6pm

Malcohm Blue Farm

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PERFORMANCES

Jun 12 & 13

Owens Auditorium

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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 offering workshops for upper grades, One Acts workshops, and Summer Stock (*Age 18 and under, recent graduates welcome)

Imagine Youth Theater Jr offering workshops beginning at Grade 2 and Summer Stock

MEET THE STAFF

Program and Workshop Directors and Staff

RETURNS IN 2021!

Thank you to all who joined us for the first ever Gary Taylor Dance Covid Compliant, Live Streamed Nutcracker for 2020!

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 artistic director and founder Rita Taylor.

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Nutcracker Student Performance Returns 2021

The Student Performance Series program is designed to be an interactive arts resource for instructors to enrich their students’ exposure to the performing arts.  Performances are offered for a special price.  This is a dramatic reduction of over 70% off general admission ticket prices to show our commitment to making the performing arts available for every young person. The average show length is one hour.  As an added benefit to educators, classroom teachers and assistants receive complimentary tickets. (Limit 2 per classroom.)

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