Youth Showcase Show 1 Artists
Youth Showcase Show 1 - Sunday November 15th
4:30 pm
TMP SUMMER INTENSIVE GUEST ARTISTS
The Movement Project's Summer Intensive is a one week program geared for serious-minded dancers interested in furthering themselves as creative artists and who wish to deepen and grow their technical and performance knowledge. This intensive provides a rigorous daily schedule in professional training, creative practice and rehearsals taught by TMP artistic directors, company members, as well as notable guest artists in the dance community. The program will focus on modern dance technique, contemporary, ballet, improvisation, composition, injury prevention and somatic practices. In addition to movement courses, the program includes courses designed to prepare young artists for a career in dance, such as, resume building, dance on film and marketing. As part of our marketing course, each artist will receive dance action shots for their portfolio.
TUSCARAWAS DANCE ARTS CENTER
The Tuscarawas Dance Arts Center has been serving the Dover, OH area and surrounding communities for the past 40 years. Under the direction of studio owner, Shelly Beitzel, who is a graduate of The Ohio State University’s Dance Program, the studio focuses on traditional dance education in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, acro, tap and baton. With a strong focus on ballet and modern dance, they also have a performance company, run by choreographer Lee Beitzel, that performs both hip hop and modern pieces at the All Ohio Dance Festival annually. They have also performed at the RAD Festival in Kalamazoo, MI both in person and submitted dance on screen works. In past years, they have been a strong supporter of their local arts community and have held dance performance fundraisers for their local arts center, The Tuscarawas County Center For The Arts.
THE DANCE INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Dance Institute at The University of Akron is a pre-professional ballet-based program founded in 1967, nationally recognized for its curriculum which prepares students for careers in both dance performance and dance education. Directed for 28 years by Gena Carroll and for 14 years by her daughter, Lana Carroll Heylock, Dance Institute established a heralded reputation for training and performance excellence. The University of Akron is an institutionally accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
SPOTLIGHT DANCE CENTER
For more than 32 years, Spotlight Dance Center has been a place where dancers grow, memories are made, and confidence takes center stage. Located in Mentor, Ohio, Spotlight welcomes dancers ages 3 through adult, from beginners taking their very first class to experienced performers continuing to challenge themselves. Our experienced instructors focus on strong technique, proper placement, individual progress, and, most importantly, helping each dancer discover their own potential. Over the years, generations of dancers have grown up at Spotlight. They’ve made lifelong friendships, learned to overcome challenges, celebrated accomplishments, and discovered strengths they didn’t know they had. Many have gone on to become performers, teachers, and mentors of their own, while others simply carry the confidence, resilience, and joy they found here into the rest of their lives.
NORTHSTAR DANCE CENTER
NorthStar Dance Center has proudly served dancers and families in the Norwalk and Huron communities since 2014. With two locations, a dedicated team of instructors and staff, NorthStar provides quality dance education in a positive and welcoming environment. NorthStar offers classes for dancers of all ages and experience levels, from young children taking their first class to advanced dancers seeking additional training and performance opportunities. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and more. Recreational and competitive programs allow dancers to choose the experience that best fits their interests and goals. At NorthStar, dance education is about more than learning steps and technique. Instructors encourage creativity, teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and confidence while helping each student grow as both a dancer and an individual. The Competition Team offers dancers additional training and opportunities to perform, travel, compete, and work together toward shared goals. NorthStar is also proud to be an active part of the communities it serves through local performances, outreach, and opportunities to give back. Whether a student dances once a week for fun or spends many hours training and competing, NorthStar strives to provide meaningful experiences, strong dance education, lasting friendships, and a place where every dancer feels valued and belongs.
FIRESTONE ASA DANCE
The Akron School for the Arts Dance Program at Firestone CLC is an audition and performance based program focusing in the codified techniques, compositional strategies, historical events, and understanding of anatomical structures needed to be fully prepared for a collegiate dance program or career in dance. Run by director Kira Ruffin the program aims to bring rigor, discipline, and artistry to students grades 9-12 in the Akron area.
MILLER SOUTH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts is located in Akron Ohio serving students in grades 4-8. At Miller South, the creative and curious learn to challenge, support, and inspire each other. The unique environment focuses on the Arts and Academics, while empowering students to use innovative skills to flourish as people and professionals. Dancers at Miller South participate in daily classes that encompass technique, history, composition, and performance. These dedicated performers make up the Miller South Dance Ensemble, which has graced numerous community venues, including the Akron Public Library, Firestone High School, the Akron Art Museum, E.J. Thomas Hall, and the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Moreover, the ensemble has had the privilege of collaborating with distinguished Professional Dance Companies such as Inlet Dance Theatre, Groundworks Dance Theatre, and The Movement Project, in addition to partnering with the Tuesday Musical Association. Miller South Dance Ensemble has also established partnerships with Kent State University and the University of Akron. The Akron Public Schools enrollment period for the 2027-2028 school year is now! For enrollment and audition information, please visit our school website: millersouth.akronschools.com
