Maddie and Savanna Bourque are traveling to the Big Apple this coming week. As 2 of the top 24 finalists at the Youth American Grand Prix, they were invited to take classes at The YAGP Finals in New York City. They will have the opportunity to take class with some of the best teachers in the world. We are all tutu proud of both of you! Have a wonderful time.
Congratulations to SDT students following their Bak & DSOA auditions!
Ava Allwardt, Grace Alvarez, Alexi Cleveland, Dejia Correa, Joshua Faber, Jayden Harris, Rachel Ireland, Alena Murphy, Kennedy Rowe, Lily Sutton
Qualified Wait List: Sierra Berkenfeld & Zoe Silver
Accepted For Voice: Guymarah Pierre
Qualified Wait List For Dance: Rachel Alicea
Accepted For Digital Media: Danielle Kiminyo
On Sunday, February 19, 2017, the Dancer’s Edge Company performed at Universal Studios Orlando. We had a great time sharing our love of dance with folks from around the country and world. We hope you enjoy the photos below! More will be added soon!
Special thanks to Seth and Elizabeth Steinberg for sharing the photos!
Elite Ballet Program (EBP) at Southern Dance Theatre is in its second season. The Program is designed for the serious ballet student; offering special classes, classical variation and contemporary solo coaching, group choreography, performances, and select high level competitions.
This season six students were selected for the program by audition: Sienna Alpert, Madison Bourque, Savanna Bourque, Tori Gilbert, Caroline Kern, and Salma Kiuhan.
Participating coaches and choreographers included EBP Directors; Sandra Goodnough and Elizabeth Gonzalez, Julie Bravata, Christine O’Shea, and Roger Dunson.
The EBP team attended Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) Regionals in Tampa and Universal Ballet Competition (UBC) in Miramar.
Caroline Kern onstage performing Classical Bluebird Variation from Sleeping Beauty at YAGP
Intermediate Level Classical Ballet Variations Junior Division:
Salma Kiuhan – 1st Place, Savanna Bourque – 2nd Place, Tori Gilbert – 3rd Place, Sienna Alpert – 8th Place
Senior Division: Madison Bourque – 1st Place
Intermediate Level Contemporary Solo Junior Division:
Salma Kiuhan – 1st Place, Savanna Bourque- 5th Place, Tori Gilbert – 6th Place
Senior Division: Madison Bourque – 1st Place
Intermediate Level Contemporary Ensemble Junior Division: 1st Place
Congratulations to student Kristen Rockwell who performed with the Spirit of America Cheer Team in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing her Senior Varsity Cheer Squad!
