The KSU Dance Company is a pre-professional dance company that performs on campus,
regionally, and nationally. KSU Dance majors have the opportunity to audition at the
beginning of each semester.
Faculty and guest artists work with the company in fall semesters and seniors work
with the company in the spring, as part of their senior capstone project. Students
also have the opportunity to audition to be cast in our summer Choreographic Residency,
working with nationally selected choreographers and performing in our opening season
concert. Participating as a company member is an invaluable experience for the avid
performer.
The mission of the KSU Dance Company is to promote an appreciation of concert dance within the campus and local community through performances, outreach programs, and events. The KSU Dance Company performs each semester on campus, annually at the American College Dance Association, and on tour to regional venues, performing and educating students about dance as a performing art. The KSU Dance Company is one of the few student dance companies in the history of the ACDA to receive five national invitations to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. KSU Dance Company members receive academic credit for performing in season concerts and community partner projects.
Spring 2024 Dance Company
Jayla Alberti
Jayla Alberti is a Freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý. She is a dance major with
a modern concentration. Jayla is from Savannah, Georgia where she grew up doing competitive
dance at Gretchen Greene for 12 years. This is her second semester as a KSU dance
company member, and she is looking forward to all the new opportunities in the future.
Emily Alderman
Emily Alderman is a Junior Asian Studies Major with a minor in Dance. She came to
KSU to follow her passion for ballet and modern dance and is excited for her second
semester in the dance company.
Olivia Amorine
Olivia Amorine is a sophomore at ÈâÈ⴫ý studying Exercise science and Dance. Her most recent training was at RISPA in Alpharetta, where she studied ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and musical theater. This is Olivia’s first year participating in the KSU Dance Company, and she is so grateful to be able to have this opportunity!
Allison Behrend
Allison Behrend, a junior at ÈâÈ⴫ý, is a Dance Major with a Modern
concentration. Now in the Metro-Atlanta area, she originally is from Augusta, Ga where
she studied at Kane and Company Dance productions. Her admiration for dance started
at the age of 3 and is expressed in many styles including ballet, modern, contemporary,
jazz, commercial jazz, hip-hop, and musical theater. This is her 3rd season in company
and is honored to join this spring season!!
Nia Bellinger
Emily Bryner
Emily Bryner is a double major at KSU, studying both dance with a concentration in
ballet, & journalism. Starting dance at a young age, she completed her training prior
to college in different styles of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, neoclassical
ballet, ballroom/Latin, Bollywood and more. This is her third semester with the KSU
Dance Company, and she is excited to work alongside such talented choreographers and
dancers this season.
Taitum Callahan
Taitum Callahan is a freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý pursuing a degree in Dance
with a ballet concentration, as well as a degree in Business Management. She is from
Dallas, Georgia, where she trained at the Atlanta Academy of Ballet and Dance for
nine years in their pre-professional program. Taitum looks forward to continuing her
education at KSU and being a part of the spring company.
Briana Campbell
George Isiah Chavez III
George Isiah Chavez III is an Atlanta based movement artist studying Dance at ÈâÈ⴫ý as a 3rd year student. This is George’s 4th semester performing with the KSU Dance Company and they are thrilled to explore new creative processes and further investigate existent parts of their identity as a Dancer, Performer, and Creative.
Cayla Clark
Cayla Clark began dancing at the 2 ½ at Becky Jones School of Dance. Now Cayla teaches at Becky Jones School of Dance while being a double major at ÈâÈ⴫ý State in dance with the concentration of modern and exercise science.
Sade Cope
Micayla Courtland
Faith Daniels
Zoey Daniels
Zoey Daniels is a second-year student and Dance Major at ÈâÈ⴫ý.
She is an Atlanta-based dancer, performer, and choreographer. Zoey has been dancing
for 17 years training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. She
is super excited to be a part of the KSU Dance Company & cannot wait to see what's
in store!
Kirsty Delva
Rebekah Dickerson
Rebekah Dickerson is a Junior with KSU Dance and is excited to return to the production
crew and further develop her versatility as an artist.
Jasmine Dubuc
Jasmine Dubuc is a freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý. She trained at Bravo Dance
Center GA under the direction of Carolyn Crumpton Perry for 14 years. She is excited
to be a part of Spring Company this semester.
Maika Dubuc
Maïka Dubuc is a freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý. She trained at Bravo Dance Center for 14 years under the direction of Carolyn Crumpton Perry. She is very excited to be a part of Spring Company this semester.
Maya Dubuc
Maya Dubuc is a dance major at ÈâÈ⴫ý with a concentration in ballet.
She trained under Carolyn Crumpton Perry at Bravo Dance Center GA. She is so excited
to be a part of company this semester!
Milany Easterwood
Mackenzie Edwards
Carys Feldman
Charlene Font
Demeyah Foster
Hi, I'm Nadia Foster! I'm a current junior at KSU and a double major in dance and
exercise science. I've been dancing for about 17 years, and although I do want to
pursue a professional dance career, I want to be a physical therapist for dancers
and gymnasts. This is my 3rd semester in the KSU Dance Company and I'm excited to
be a part of it this semester!
Nadia Foster
Hi, I'm Nadia Foster! I'm a current junior at KSU and a double major in dance and
exercise science. I've been dancing for about 17 years, and although I do want to
pursue a professional dance career, I want to be a physical therapist for dancers
and gymnasts. This is my 3rd semester in the KSU Dance Company and I'm excited to be a part of it this semester!
Arianna Gavrilas
Reilly Giardina
Megan Grabhorn
Megan Grabhorn is a Freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý who is pursuing both Modern
Dance and Psychology. I am excited to be a part of the Company for the Spring 2024
semester!
Evan Hamilton
Evan Hamilton is entering his second year at ÈâÈ⴫ý studying Dance and Exercise Science. He started his dance training at a young age in various studios in the Metro-Atlanta Area. Most recently, Rhythm Dance Center where he trained in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre and was a member of their competition company. This will be Evan’s second year participating in the KSU Dance Company and he is very excited to dance alongside such talented artists.
Hanna Hardin
Hannah Hardin is a junior dance major at ÈâÈ⴫ý with a concentration
in ballet. She danced and competed at Rhythm Dance Center for 9 years where she was
trained in styles such as jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, tap, and musical theatre.
This is her fourth semester as a KSU Dance Company member, and she is looking forward
to another experience to work with and learn from so many talented artists and dancers.
Eunice Hwang
Caleb Joyner
Caleb Joyner is a junior this year and is so excited to be returning to the KSU Dance
Company for his third semester. After graduating, Caleb hopes to continue his theatre
career with an increased movement vocabulary and improved Dance technique.
Autumn Justice
Skie Justice
Adalyn Law
Adalyn Law is a freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý and is majoring in dance with
a concentration in modern along with psychology. This will be her second semester
in the KSU dance company. For the past 13 years, she has trained in various styles
such as ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Adalyn is excited to continue
her dance journey at KSU!
Melony Luong
This is Melony's Luong first year and second semester as a dance major at ÈâÈ⴫ý State. She trained at Rhythm Dance Center for 14 years in styles including jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary. She graduated from Rhythm in the highest-level performing company. She is so excited to work
Connor Mason
Cheyenne Massengill
Hannah Mary Moulton
My name is Hannah Mary Moulton and I am a freshman this year. I trained for 14 years
at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance/Roswell Dance Theatre and I am so excited to
perform as a company member at KSU this spring!!!
Deontae Nelson
Hello I am Deontae Nelson, I am a humble creative that aspires to build community
and inclusion through dance. Dance is personal vehicle that helps me transform emotions
into actions.
Liesel Nelson
Hana Odeh
Hi, my name is Hana Odeh, and I am a freshman here at KSU. I have been dancing for
9 years, and I am so excited for spring company.
Nina Owens
Hi my name is Nina Owens and I have been dancing since the age of 3. I am a sophomore
in college pursing a BA in dance. I have danced in many styles ranging from ballet,
modern, hip hop, etc. In the future I would hope to open my own dance studio.
Gabriella Palzewicz
Ashlee Parker
Ashlee Parker is a first-year nursing major and dance minor; this is her first semester
in KSU's dance company. She has 10 years of ballet, modern, and jazz experience where
most of her training took place at Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts and Chattanooga
Dance Theatre. Ashlee is very excited to perform this semester and add more repertoire
under her belt."
Serena Parker
Serena Parker is so excited to be in Spring Company this semester. She grew up dancing
at Great Gig Dance Company since she was 3 and is now a teacher at her home studio.
She is currently earning her degree in Dance as a modern concentration and another
degree in Environmental Science. She would like to thank her family and teachers!
Sydnee Patten
Sydnee Patten is a junior dance major with a concentration in ballet. This will be
her sixth semester as a KSU dance company member. She has been dancing for 18 years
and trained/performed the majority with Dancentre South. Sydnee is excited to continue
her education with the ÈâÈ⴫ý Dance Program and thrilled to be a part of the Spring
2024 Company!
Gianna Post
Gianna Post is a freshman at KSU, majoring in dance with a modern concentration. Gianna
has been dancing since she was 2 years old, training in styles such as ballet, tap,
jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater, and more. Gianna is excited to continue
her artistry here at KSU Dance and perform in Spring Company this semester.
Alyssa Royal
Candace Shoger
Sierra Slygh
Faith Smith
Faith Smith currently resides in Acworth, Georgia, and attends ÈâÈ⴫ý as a Dance major with a concentration in Modern Dance. She received prior dance education and training at Rhythm Dance Center and the Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School. Faith’s performance experience includes the Rally Foundation Against Childhood Cancer Gala at the Georgia Aquarium, numerous competitions and conventions in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Orlando, and many studio performances.
Jordan Smith
Amber Solana
Amber Solana is a sophomore at ÈâÈ⴫ý pursuing a BA in dance with a modern concentration and a BBA in marketing. She’s danced for 17 years and competitively danced for 9 of those years with Studio 4 the Arts, where she trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, & hip-hop. She has been a part of the KSU Dance Company since her freshman year, and she can't wait to see what this semester holds!
Karyssa Son
Jadyn Tamborello
My name is Jadyn Tamborello and I am a freshman at ÈâÈ⴫ý. I have
been dancing for 15 years and I am a ballet concentration within the department. This
is my first time in the KSU dance spring company, and I am so excited to perform and
learn new things about myself!
Rayvin Taylor
Rayvin Taylor is an advanced dancer born in Daytona Beach, FL that grew up in ÈâÈ⴫ý,
GA. Born with a love for performing and choreography, this talented artist is beginning
to make a career out of a passion and will strive to do so until completion. Over
the years, she has been mastering the artwork of ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap,
pointe, lyrical, contemporary and other genres.
Grace Underwood
Emily Upton
Sydney Walker
Sydney Walker was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia. Her twelve years of training
through Dance Academy West has influenced her passion for dance and involvement in
the dance industry. She has had the opportunity to perform in outside works such as
The Nutcracker through the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, preform a work in the
ÈâÈ⴫ý dance festival, assist for Titans of Dance, and she is now
a teacher and choreographer at Dance Academy West for four years now, while also currently
majoring in dance at ÈâÈ⴫ý.
Kinley Williams
Sabastian Wilson
Jazmyn Wright
Jazmyn Wright is a junior this year at ÈâÈ⴫ý as a dance major with a modern concentration. She has trained in all styles, contemporary, modern, jazz, African, hip-hop, tap, etc. She is excited about this spring semester as this is her last one before she becomes a senior. She is ready to continue her dance training here at KSU Dance as learning new experiences and movements with the company this year!!!
Amie Wyatt
Amie Wyatt is a junior dance major with a concentration in ballet. This will be Amie’s fifth semester as a KSU dance company member. She has been dancing for 15 years and trained the majority at Dancecentre South. She is excited to continue her education with the ÈâÈ⴫ý Dance Program and is so excited to be a part of the Spring 2024 Company!
Abigail Zieseniss
Abigail Zieseniss is a first-year student in college planning to double major in Dance and Exercise Science. I have been dancing for 15 years. I danced at Dan and Company Studios, also known as Atlanta Jazz Theater. I am so excited for this upcoming semester of company and what it has to offer!!!
Dance Production
Students in the program have the opportunity to take Dance Production for academic
credit with our Production Manager and Resident Lighting Designer, learning the process
of creating a show off the stage. This is a unique opportunity which is not offered
in most dance programs. All KSU Dance Company productions are run by dance majors/minors.