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Becca
Becca has been dancing since she was five and has discovered a true passion for it.
She started out doing gymnastics and made it up to level six when she decided that
dance was the route she wanted to take. She began with ballet at a young age followed
by jazz and tap. As she moved further into the dance world, she discovered her passion
for modern/contemporary dance, a style which was introduced to her first by Jen Bradford
and holds true to be her favorite to this day. She has participated in many different
styles of dance including African, world dance, hip hop, musical theatre and more. She
believes peace is found through the arts, and dancing is the way to achieve this. It has
the power to express any given emotion and portray any kind of feeling. She has been
dancing her whole life and plans to continue with dance wherever it takes her. |
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Cory
Cory is 18 years old and was born and raised in Sacramento. He began his training at
the age of 5, taking his first classes at Mary Helens Dance Studio. From there he has
been a part of dance companies for Natomas Charter School, American River College,
and River City Dance Academy. He was also a part of the Sacramento Ballet School
for 2 years. He attended the DEA National Ballet Intensive held in Las Vegas, Nevada
in 2007 and traveled to Boston, MA. this past summer for an intensive with the Boston
Ballet. Within the last few years, Cory has also become involved in Musical Theater
throughout the Sacramento area. Winning an Elly Award in 2008 for his work in "Swing!"
and was nominated for two Elly Awards in 2009 for "West Side Story" and "Back to the
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Dacia
Dacia is 17 and is in the International Baccalaureate Program at her high school. She
started dancing at the age of 4. In 2003, the family moved to Roseville, and Dacia continued
her dance training at a well-known, local dance studio. Dacia started dancing at
NCDC when it opened in 2006, and she could not be happier with her decision. She
greatly values her time with Jen, Kelly and Mr. C.
“I love to dance. It is my passion, and I want to dance for the rest of my life. |
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Eden
Eden is a senior in high school. NCDC’s pre-professional program has not only given
her dozens of unforgettable experiences, but most importantly has immensely improved
her technique. This is Eden’s third year in the pre-professional program, and she feels
“so fortunate to have a supportive family." Aside from NCDC, she is the News Director
for her High School broadcast program, and movie maker for the leadership class.
Eden’s plans for the future are extravagant but she will pursue dance no matter where
life takes her! |
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Jamie
Jamie is a senior in high school. She started ballet when she was three years old and
later picked up tap and jazz. She started dancing at NCDC after its opening in 2006
where she discovered the world of modern dance, which, along with tap, has become
one of her favorite dance styles. Jamie has loved her time training at NCDC and has
enjoyed all the opportunities to perform and work with different choreographers. She enjoys
dancing because it allows her to express herself through movement. Jamie will be
going to college next year where she wants to major in dance. After college she hopes
to join a company and eventually become a choreographer |
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Katie
Katie has been dancing for 7 years. She has trained in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and
contemporary dance styles. Katie has performed in many competitions and performances
all over California. Last summer she went to France with the NCDC pre-professional
company. After her last year at NCDC she wants to continue dancing and training a lot
in hopes to make a career out of dance. |
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Maggie
I am 15 years old. I have been dancing for about 12 years now. I have received training
in classical ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, and modern/contemporary. My favorite form of
dance at the moment is classical ballet, because I enjoy the precision and structure of
it. I first began dancing after watching a few of my brother's tap lessons. I wanted to be
just like him, and on top of that, I got to make a lot of noise. I don't know where I would
be if he hadn't exposed me to dance. Dancing is my life, my passion, my world. I love to
dance, and I plan to involve it in my career and the rest of my life |
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Mandy
I am 16 years old and this is my third year dancing at NCDC. I am truly grateful to be
trained by all of my teachers. In the past three years, I have learned a remarkable
amount about dance with its challenges and rewarding accomplishments. I am thankful
for my family and friends who support my goals as a dancer. Although I know my life will
be full of experiences that may change its course, I am sure that dance will always be
included wherever life my lead me. |
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Sarah
Sarah is 16 years old and a junior at a private Christian high school. She has been
dancing since she was 3 1/2 years old. This is her first year in the Company after 3
years in the Apprentice program. Some of her past dancing highlights include dancing
the lead role in Alice in Wonderland in the 5th grade, teaching dance at a Vacation Bible
School, and, more recently, performing in Thriller for the community and participating in
the artistry of the 2009 NCDC Mergence Gala.
"Two of the most amazing things about dance are seeing the maturity or your dancing
increase over the years and bringing joy to people's lives when you perform for them.
Those two things are what make me really appreciate these teachers and the sacrifice
my family is willing to make so I can dance." -Sarah |
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Shaina
Shaina has been dancing and performing since the age of 3. She has had the privilege
of training with several notable chorographers both locally and nationally. Most recently,
Shaina had the privilege of performing with Limon dance Company in one of the company’s
original works, “Missa Brevis”. She has also been the recipient of many prestigious
competitive awards and scholarships over the years. Shaina has a true passion
for performing and entertaining and plans to pursue dance as a career. She also intends
to study dance in college next year as she moves on to the next chapter of her life. |
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