AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 26-28
SOLO ADJUDICATION
Solo adjudication is a great opportunity for dancers heading in to competition and contest season to get immediate feedback from industry professionals on their solos. Dancers will perform their solo and then stay on stage for a small private coaching session with our adjudicators of up to 10 minutes. Additionally, dancers will receive 3 critique tapes loaded with thoughts, suggestions, and ideas to help you refine and grow your piece.
SIXTH GRADE CLASS
Are you a sixth grader looking to refine your technique and gain experience to make your middle school drill teams? We have got a class just for you! Come spend 90 minutes with one of our incredible faculty members and realize your full potential. The teacher will focus on technique, performance, and picking up choreography to help you achieve your goals. We can’t wait to dance with you! Join us Saturday Jan. 27th from 12p-145p
LOCATION
3250 Barley Road
Leander, TX 78641
PARENT SEMINAR
Does your dancer drive you crazy with their constant requests, complaints, and demands? Come join us for discussion on how you can best support your dancer no matter what their goals may be amongst other topics we will discuss injury prevention and care, nutrition, class schedules, and time management. We hope you’ll join us to learn how you can help your dancer reach their goals. Join us Saturday Jan. 28th from 2p-3p.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
We have a special day of classes planned for the more advanced dancer in grades 9-12. These classes will be taught at an advanced level and are geared to challenge your technique, artistry, and class taking skills. Classes in ballet, hop hop, and contemporary will be taught with an option to participate in the group improv session at the end of the day. All high school classes will take place on Saturday Jan. 28th from 1145a-4p.
FACULTY
WHO IS TEACHING?
Cheryl Copeland
Cheryl Copeland graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Having studied and performed extensively in Florida, New York, Texas, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, her training and technical expertise are reflected in her classes and choreography. She has worked under such notable choreographers as Mia Michaels, Milton Myers, Lisa Hopkins, and Kim Bears-Bailey. Finding her true passion behind the scenes, Cheryl gave up a career in performing for a much more fulfilling career in choreography and education. After serving as resident choreographer and artistic director of several pre-professional companies, she is now the full time director and founder of BHumn Arts Ensemble in Austin, Texas.
Kayla Hallman
Originating from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Kayla Hallman trained for twelve years at Central Pennsylvania Youth
Ballet. Kayla performed roles in various storybook ballets including Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, among others. She has worked with many renowned choreographers including Laszlo Berdo, Alan Hineline, Jeffrey Cirio, Kiyon Gaines, Kelly Ann Sloan, Shayla Bott.
Kayla spent two years as a Butler Fellow at Ballet Austin. Since Kayla has left Ballet Austin, she has taught at CPYB, Ballet Austin Academy, and Sacramento Ballet. Kayla is currently the ballet director for Elite Studio of Dance, in Elk Grove, California, offering her passion for ballet, love for hard work, and joy for life to students of every age.
Morgan Burke
Hailing from Nashville, TN, Morgan Burke quickly left his home studio and trained at the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles on the full housing and dance scholarship. He assisted “Single Ladies” music video choreographer Jaquel Knight on a major international project. He has worked with such talented choreographers as Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Teddy Forance, Tessandra Chavez, and Tabitha and Napoleon, among others. Morgan Burke has appeared on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”, “America’s Most Talented Kids”, “Good Morning America”, and “American Juniors.” He has also performed with Florence + the Machine, Chaka Khan, and Jennifer Lopez. Currently, Morgan is directing his focus to dance education and choreography.
Reed Tankersley
After completing his high school dance training under the tutelage of Cheryl Copeland, Reed went on and graduated from The Juilliard School. He immediately landed work with Twyla Tharp on her 50th Anniversary Tour and worked with her for several seasons. Reed then went on to dance with Cirque Du Soleil in their tour of Volta and went on several nights a week in the lead role of Waz. He has performed work by Jessica Lang, Jonah Bokaer, and Robert Fairchild and Chase Brock as well as guesting with various companies including Minnesota Dance Theater and Dances Patrelle. He has been seen on the Dolce and Gabana runway, and with artists such as CharliXCX, Dorian Electra, and Kimbra. Reed was one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to watch in 2017. He can be found teaching all across the country as well as on stage with Twyla Tharp.