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. 

 

Fall 2024 Dance Company

 

  • jayla alberti
    Jayla Alberti is currently a Sophomore 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 third semester as a KSU dance company member, and she is looking forward to all the new opportunities in the future. 

  • allison behrend
    Allison Behrend, a senior at Kennesaw State University, is a Dance Major with a Modern concentration and a Minor in Entrepreneurial studies. Now in the Metro-Atlanta area, she originally is from Augusta Georgia, 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, tap, commercial jazz, hip-hop, and musical theater. She has had the opportunity to compete in the Shuler Hensley Musical Theater Awards and received nominations for "Outstanding Choreography" in 2019 and 2021. She is so honored to be a part of the Fall 2024 company and excited to share her 4th season with her talented peers

  • Nia Bellinger is a sophomore/junior dance major with a modern concentration. This program has allowed Nia to be prestigious and attend programs like Alonzo Lines Winter Intensives 22 and 23, Hubbard Street Intensive 23, Body Traffic Intensives 24, and Whim Whim Intensive 24. Nia is ecstatic to be in the company for the fifth time this year. 
     
  • phoebe bradberry
    This is my last year at KSU, and I'm excited for it to be my first time in company. I cannot wait to experience company and make so many memories my final year. 
     

  • kathryn brinkley
    Kathryn Brinkley is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University pursuing a dual major in both Dance and Nursing. 

  • mckaylah bristow
    McKaylah Bristow is a Junior Dance and Public Relations major at Kennesaw State University. She has been dancing for 18 years and has trained in numerous styles including, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics. This will be her third year in Company and she is very honored to be able to join once again. 

  • taitum callahan
    Taitum Callahan is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University, double majoring in Dance with a ballet concentration and Business Management. She previously trained in the pre-professional academy at the Atlanta Academy of Ballet and Dance. She is excited to continue her education at KSU and be a part of the fall company. 
     

  • briana campbell
    Briana Campbell is entering her second year at Kennesaw State University studying Dance and Environmental Engineering. She started her dance training at a young age in various studios in the Chattanooga, Tennessee Area. Most recently, Artistic Generation Dance Complex where she trained in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre and was a member of their competition company. This will be Briana鈥檚 second year participating in the KSU Dance Company and she is very excited to dance alongside such talented artists. 

  • george chavez
    George Chavez III. (he/they) is from Orlando, Florida, and is currently in his senior year of study at Kennesaw State University studying Dance with a modern concentration. They have performed works by Christian Denice, Chuck Wilt, Ivan Pulinkala, and Billy J. Hawkains III. Most recently George premiered in veintetres as a company dancer with SOMOS Dance Company. Alongside performance, George shares a love for choreography, most recently creating a work for the 2024 ACDA Southeast Conference , and having their work premeire in the 2024 ACDA Gala Concert. 

  • sade cope
    Sad茅 is a senior at Kennesaw state university double majoring in exercise science and dance with a modern concentration. She began dancing at the age of 4 in her hometown of Savannah Georgia. This is her first time in fall company and she is honored and excited to see what the semester has in store. 
  • faith daniels
    Faith Daniels is a Senior and Kennesaw State University and is currently pursuing a degree in Dance with a concentration in Ballet. She started her training in Savannah, GA at Madeleine Walker Ballet Theatre and continued her training at Savannah Arts Academy, where she graduated with a major in Dance. This is her 4th semester performing with the KSU Dance Company, and she is excited to work with such talented dancers and choreographers and perform with the company this Fall. 
  • isabella daniel
    Isabella Daniel is a Freshman at Kennesaw State University. She is pursuing a BA in dance with a modern concentration and a BBA in marketing. She has danced for 15 years training with Studio 4 the Arts. Isabella looks forward to learning from choreographers and being a part of the fall company. 
  • rebekah dickerson
    Rebekah Dickerson is a Senior Dance Major and is honored to be a part of the Fall 2024 KSU Dance Company. While continuing to gain experience in the dance production field, Rebekah is excited to also return to the KSU Dance Theater as a performer amongst so many talented dancers. 
  • milany easterwood
    Milany Easterwood is a Sophomore at Kennesaw State University and is pursuing a degree in Dance with a Modern Concentration. She is from Newnan, Georgia, and has trained in a variety of styles of dance such as modern, musical theatre, and jazz. She is so grateful and excited to be a part of KSU Dance Company this fall. 
  • carys feidman
    Carys Feldman is a sophomore dance major with a ballet concentration. She has trained in various styles of dance for the past 16 years. This is her third semester in the KSU dance company and she is very grateful for the opportunity to perform again. 
  • demeyah foster
    Demeyah Foster is an Atlanta based professional dancer and teacher. She is a senior studying dance at Kennesaw State University with a modern concentration. Training in jazz, contemporary/modern, hip-hop, and ballet. Demeyah dances to innovative the dance world with her groovy ideas. This will be her third time participating in company, and she is so excited! She is ready to expand her dance journey and discover more about herself! 

  • nadia foster
    Hi!! I'm Nadia Foster, a senior in the KSU Dance Company. I' a double major in dance & exercise science, pursuing a career in physical therapy. This is my 5th semester as part of the Company and I'm super excited for this semester!! 

  • ellen freeze
    My name is Ellen Freeze, and I am a freshman at KSU. I am a ballet concentration dance major. I have been dancing for 15 years, and I hope to one day pursue a career as a professional, commercial based dancer. I am so grateful for the opportunity to perform with the KSU dance company this fall! 
  • arianna gavrillas
    Arianna Gavrilas was born and raised in Savannah, GA. Arianna started her dance journey at Gretchen Greene School of Dance, and since then she has been dancing for 15 years. Arianna attends Kennesaw State University, where she double majors in dance and psychology with hopes to continue dancing professionally and becoming a psychologist specializing with dancers. This is Arianna鈥檚 second semester being in dance company, and she鈥檚 excited for this experience.  
  • abby gray
    Abby Gray is so excited to be in the KSU Dance Company this semester. She has been dancing for 15 years and is currently a dance instructor at her home studio, Great Gig Dance Company. Abby is a freshman at KSU and earning her degree in Dance with a concentration in modern, and another degree in Elementary Education. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support! 
  • hannah hardin
    Hannah Hardin is a senior dance major at Kennesaw State University with a concentration in ballet. She danced competitively with 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 fifth and final semester as a KSU Dance Company member, and she is looking forward to another experience of working with and learning from so many talented artists, choreographers, faculty members, and dancers. 
  • gracie hickerson
    Gracie Hickerson is a senior dance major with a concentration in ballet. While originally from Nashville, TN, she has had the privilege of training in Oklahoma City and New York City. As a proud member of the KSU Dance Company, Gracie is looking forward to performing alongside her peers this semester. 
  • Autumn Justice is a senior at Kennesaw State University majoring in dance as a modern concentration. This is her sixth semester in the KSU dance company. She danced and competed at Carrollton Academy of Dance home of Parker Dance Company. She has been dancing for 18 years and has trained in various styles such as ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. Autumn is excited for another great semester in the KSU dance department. 
  • skie justice
    Skie justice is a senior here at Kennesaw state university. She is majoring in dance with a concentration in modern. Skie dance with Parker dance company for 9 years, at Parker dance company she was trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. This is skies 6th semester as a KSU dance company鈥檚 member, she鈥檚 looking forward to this experience with to grow and learn more as this semester continues. 
  • maura kelly
    Maura grew up dancing in Nashville, Tennessee, training and Sozo Dance Academy and Millennium Dance Complex. She is currently working towards a BA in dance with a ballet concentration at Kennesaw State University. 
  • adalyn law
    Adalyn Law is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University and is majoring in Dance with a concentration in modern. On top of this, she is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This will be her third semester in the KSU dance company. For the past 13 years, she has trained competitively in various styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Adalyn is excited to continue her dance journey at KSU! 
     
  • allison luchenbill
    Allison Luchenbill is a freshman at Kennesaw State University studying for a major in dance. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, her most recent training was at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, where she spent the past 6 years studying ballet, pointe, and contemporary.  She is so excited to see what is in store this year! 
  • melony luong
    Melony is a junior, entering her second year as a dance major at Kennesaw State. She trained at Rhythm Dance Center for 14 years in styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary. She graduated from Rhythm in the highest-level performing company and was a competition dancer for most of her time there. She is so excited for fall company this semester! 

  • mary hannah moulton
    My name is Hannah Mary Moulton and I will be going into my second year of being a dance major here at Kennesaw. I am so excited to be a part of fall company again, I can't wait! 
     
  • hana odeh
  • abi pace
    Abi Pace is a senior dance major with a ballet concentration. She trained with Flint River Dance Art鈥檚 company, Dance Theatre South, fourteen years prior to her time at Kennesaw State University. She was also awarded Master 4-Her 色色啦 in 2019 in the Performing Arts Dance project and performed as a dancer for four years with Georgia 4-H's performing arts group, Clovers and Company. 
  • serena parker
    Serena Parker is so excited to be in the KSU Dance 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. Serena is a sophomore here at KSU and 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! 
  • sydney pattern
    Sydnee Patten is a senior dance major with a concentration in ballet. This will be her seventh 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 Fall 2024 Company! 
  • molly pollock
    Molly Pollock is a third-year student at Kennesaw State University, pursuing a B.A. in dance with a concentration in Ballet. This is Molly鈥檚 third year performing with the Kennesaw State Dance Company. She began her training at a young age under the direction of Carrie Paris and has since worked with numerous choreographers from across the country. Molly is serving her first year as Vice President of the KSU Dance Company and is excited to begin this leadership journey while expanding upon her artistry and creative exploration. 
  • gianna post
    Gianna Post is a sophomore 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 Fall Company this semester. 
  • sierra slygh
    Sierra is a senior at Kennesaw State University where she is currently pursuing her dance degree. She has over 18 years of dance experience and 10 of those years consisted of competitive dance. Sierra is excited to begin this year apart of KSU's fall company! 
  • faith smith
    Faith Smith is originally from Virginia Beach where she began her training in all styles of dance. Most recently, she trained at Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia where she was a member of the highest competition company. She currently attends KSU as a Dance Major, with a concentration in Modern, and is so excited to continue her journey with the KSU Dance Company this fall. 
  • jordan smith
    Jordan Smith is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University. This is her third semester participating in company. She is a Dance Major with a ballet concentration and an interest in nursing. She is from warner robins, Georgia and has been dancing for 16. She is so excited to continue her dancing and for the opportunities to come.  
  • riley stone
    Riley is currently in her third year at KSU and entering her third season as a member of the Kennesaw State University Dance Company. She is thrilled to be a part of such a unique and rewarding experience. She is also looking forward to growing and expanding her training through the KSU Dance Company as well as participating in new and upcoming events with the dance department this season.  
  • mia styles
    Mia Styles is a freshman at Kennesaw State University and a dance major with a modern concentration. Her dance training was influenced in the competitive setting, starting in her hometown, Warner Robins, GA. She is thrilled to expand her knowledge and artistry in concert dance. She鈥檚 honored to be a part of this fall company and very excited to work with the talented faculty and dancers. 
  • jadyln tambrello
    My name is Jadyn Tamborello and I am a sophomore at KSU. I am a dance major with a concentration in ballet, and I have been in the KSU dance company for 3 semesters now. This past year I had the opportunity to perform with SOMOS, a professional contemporary dance company based in Atlanta. I am so excited to have another opportunity to perform with this company and I can't wait to learn more about myself in this process. 
  • ravin taylor
    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. She has had the opportunity to work on several incredible solo and collaborative projects. Some shown in this portfolio will be some of Rayvin鈥檚 most famous pieces, including some choreographed by her. Thriving on creative challenges and building long-term relationships with audiences along the way, Rayvin Taylor is always leaving an impactful impression behind. Rayvin danced and trained at Impact Dance of Atlanta for 10 years and competed at competitions locally for 4 years. Her drive for dance has led her to Kennesaw State University where she majors as a Modern Concentration and minors in Entrepreneurship. She is currently in her third year of college and is finding inspiration in being a choreographer as well as a performer. 
  • emily upton
    Emily Upton is a junior dance major with a concentration in ballet. This is her third semester in company, and she is very excited to be able to work with faculty and peers for a great show this semester! 
  • mackenzie vasquez
    Mackenzie Vasquez is a sophomore at KSU and majoring in dance and sports management. She started dancing at a young age and trained in various styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, musical theater, hip hop, and contemporary. This will be Mackenzie鈥檚 second year participating in the KSU Dance Company and she is very excited to dance alongside such talented artists. 
  • lexi vierra
    Lexi Vierra is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University pursuing a degree in dance with a modern concentration. This will be her first semester in the KSU Dance Company. For the past 16 years, Lexi has trained in many styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. She is so excited to be apart of the Fall 2024 company! 
  • 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 Kennesaw State University dance festival, assist for Titans of Dance, and she is now currently majoring in dance at Kennesaw State University.   
     
  • samatha white
    Samantha White is a freshman at Kennesaw State University and is double majoring in Dance and Exercise Science. She has been a dancer for 18 years and has studied at Studio D School of Dance and Joffrey Ballet School. This is Samantha's first semester in the KSU Dance Company and is very excited to have the opportunity to perform with her peers."
  • kinley williams
    Kinley Williams is a Senior at KSU majoring in Dance, with a concentration in modern, and minoring in Construction Management. This is her fourth semester with the KSU Dance Company. She is from Acworth, Georgia and started her dance journey at the age of 3 with Georgia Ballet. Kinley鈥檚 dance background also includes competitive dance with CK DanceWorks and Studio Dance Inc, where she studied jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet and hip-hop. She attended Pebblebrook High School for 4 years, where she was in the magnet program for Performing Arts, studying dance, voice, and drama. Kinley is excited at the upcoming challenges and opportunities this semester brings and that the KSU company represents. 
  • sebastain wilson
    Sabastian Emil Wilson is a creative and community organizer that seeks to use movement and language as a tool for human cultural evolution. They believe that as a movement practitioner they are not only studying the art of dance, and its broader socioecological connections, but they are also honing humanities 鈥渢ools of liberation鈥�. Sabastian believes we must physically move and use our bodies to enact the radical changes to our ways of being that we seek, and it is their hope that through this experience they, and all that participate, will gain more knowledge to actively apply to those pursuits.  
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  • anniston wolf
    Hello, my name is Anniston Wolf! I am freshman this year and I'm so excited to begin my college dance journey here at KSU! Since the age of two, I began dancing at Powerhouse Dance Center and continued dancing there for 16 consecutive years! I'm a dance major, plan to double major in journalism, and a member of the dance program! I have a strong passion for growing as a dancer and I'm excited to see where this journey takes me! 
  • jazmyn wright
    This year, Jazmyn Wright is a senior majoring in dance with a focus on modern dance at Kennesaw State University. 鈥疭he has had instruction in hip-hop, African, jazz, ballet, and contemporary. She is eager to explore and grow into the company as she continues her dancing at KSU Dance for the last time. She is also excited to represent KSU Dance for her final year. 
  • amie wyatt
    Amie Wyatt is a senior dance major with a concentration in ballet. This will be Amie鈥檚 sixth semester as a KSU dance company member. She has been dancing for 16 years and trained and performed 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 Fall 2024 Company! 
     

 

Dance Production Crew

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.

  • kristy delva
    Kristy Delva is a senior at Kennesaw State University, pursuing a BA in Dance with a concentration in modern. With 18 years of training in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance, she is eager to collaborate with David Tatu in his Dance Production class this semester. She looks forward to the opportunities and experiences this semester will bring.  
  • tiffani elliot
    Tiffani Elliott is a current junior at KSU pursuing a major in entrepreneurship and a minor in dance. She is excited to join the dance production crew this semester and looks forward to the many new learning opportunities coming her way!
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  • liesel nelson
    Liesel Nelson is a junior in the KSU Dance Department. Originally training in Woodstock, GA in all genres, her concentration is in ballet. She's celebrated 3 successful semesters in the KSU Dance Company and will be on the production team this fall for The Properties of Being. She is so excited to learn more about backstage and enhance her skills and experiences. 
  • kaitlyn podawiltz
    Kaitlyn Podawiltz is a senior with KSU Dance and is very excited to be a part of the production crew this semester. 
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  • amber solana
    Amber Solana is a junior at Kennesaw State University pursuing a BA in dance with a modern concentration and a BBA in marketing with an advertising & digital media minor. She鈥檚 danced for 17 years and competitively danced for 9 of those years with Studio 4 the Arts, where she trained in various styles. She has been a member of the KSU Dance Company for 3 semesters now, mostly recently performing in Double Exposure. She鈥檚 performed at the KSU COTA Gala, Fall 4 Fall Dance Festival, and more. She is super excited to experience the production side of shows this semester!!! 
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