KSU Dance Company

Jayla Alberti is a Freshman at Kennesaw State University. 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 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 is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University 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, a junior at Kennesaw State University, 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!!

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 is a freshman at Kennesaw State University 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.

George Isiah Chavez III is an Atlanta based movement artist studying Dance at Kennesaw State University 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 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 Kennesaw State in dance with the concentration of modern and exercise science.

Zoey Daniels is a second-year student and Dance Major at Kennesaw State University. 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!

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 is a freshman at Kennesaw State University. 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.

Maïka Dubuc is a freshman at Kennesaw State University. 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 is a dance major at Kennesaw State University 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!

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!

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 3^rd semester in the KSU Dance Company and I'm excited to be a part of it this semester!

 

Megan Grabhorn is a Freshman at Kennesaw State University 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 is entering his second year at Kennesaw State University 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.

Hannah Hardin is a junior dance major at Kennesaw State University 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.

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.

Adalyn Law is a freshman at Kennesaw State University 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!

This is Melony's Luong first year and second semester as a dance major at Kennesaw 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 

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 Kennesaw Dance Program and thrilled to be a part of the Spring 2024 Company!

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.

Faith Smith currently resides in Acworth, Georgia, and attends Kennesaw State University 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.

Amber Solana  is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University 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!

My name is Jadyn Tamborello and I am a freshman at Kennesaw State University. 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 is an advanced dancer born in Daytona Beach, FL that grew up in Kennesaw, 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.

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 Kennesaw State University 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 Kennesaw State University.
 

 

Jazmyn Wright is a junior this year at Kennesaw State University 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 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 Kennesaw Dance Program and is so excited to be a part of the Spring 2024 Company! 

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!!!