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Amanda M Amanda
Amanda recently graduated Cum Laude from the prestigious State University of New York Purchase College Dance Conservatory, receiving a Bachlors of Fine Arts in Dance, as well as academic deans list and National Honor Society recognition. Amanda's early training began at Allstar Dance Academy at the age of 3, competing as a team member and as a soloist in all forms of dance including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Tap.
In college Amanda studied Ballet/Pointe, Modern and Contemporary forms of dance under the direction of Bettijane Sills, Rosanna Seravalli, Rosaline Newman, Megan Williams, Stephanie Tooman, Larry Clark, Richard Cook, Kevin Wynn and Mr. Ted Kivitt.
Amanda's most recent performance was as a cast member and soloist of Dead Man's Party for Six Flags Great Adventure FrightFest under choreographer Ashle Dawson.
Amanda was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in February of 2010 and has contributed her artistry and * choreography to the following productions:
Untold Stories II May 2010
Red Chair Affair August 2010
Poetry in Motion- February 2011
Nude Nite Orlando- February 2011
Element Earth- April 2011
Orlando International Fringe Festival- May 2011
Red Chair Affair- August 2011
*Yow Dance Collaboration Performance- September 2011
*Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Cindy Cindy
Cindy Heen, originally from Palm Bay, Florida began her dance training at the early age of two. She has dance extensively under the direction of Heather Hall Lobley at Heathers Dance Studio. As well Space Coast Ballet Academy under the direction of Boris Chepelev & Janna Kirova .She has won such awards as high gold at a national ranked competition, first place high score, and finish line. Also, she has been a proud recipient of the Martha Hall Continuing Education Scholarship though Heathers Dance Studio. She was the president of this club from 2007 to 2008 fall and spring semesters. She would like to thank all her previous teachers which are Heather Hall Lobley, Boris Chepelev & Janna Kirova, Julia Pontones, and Tammie Herburger.
Cindy was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in August of 2009. Cindy has contributed her artistry and *choreography to the following Emotions Dance performances:
7 Deadly Sins October 2009
Muddle February 2010
Orlandos Nude Nite February 2010
Untold Stories II May 2010
Poetry in Motion October 2010
Forefathers CD Release Party January 2011
Poetry In Motion- February 2011
Nude Nite Orlando- February 2011
*Element Earth- April 2011
*Orlando International Fringe Festival- May 2011
Red Chair Affair- August 2011
*Yow Dance Collaborative Performance- September 2011
*Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Courteney Courteney
Courteney Coad started dancing at age 3 at The Dancer's Pointe. She competed for six years in the Dance America national dance competition with her studio's company, Pointe Of Impact. She recieved first and second place national awards in New York City, Las Vegas, and Disney World. She attended Dr. Phillip's High School graduating from the theatre magnet where she concentrated on musical theatre performance and choreography under the direction of Karen J. Rugerio. From 2008 to 2009 she was a member of Emotion's Dance Company where she explored her passion for contemporary dance. From 2009 to early 2011 she grew as an improv artist as a member of Nao Dance where she experimented with improvisational technique under the direction of Linda Eve Elchak. She is currently a dance major at Valencia Community College studying classical ballet and modern technique under Dr. Suzanne Salapa. She is proud to say her most recent accomplishment is breaking a Guinness World Record in Most Dancer's En Pointe. 245 dancers joined together to remain en pointe for one minute at the Orange County Convention Center. Courteney is very blessed and thankful to be able to rejoin with Emotions Dance Company and would like to thank Larissa Humiston for this amazing opportunity!
Courteney rejoined Emotions Dance in 2011 and has contributed her artistry and *choreography to the following productions:
7 Deadly Sins- October 2009
Element Earth II- April 2009
Orlando Fringe Festival- May 2009
Red Chair Affair- August 2011
*Yow Dance Collaborative Performance- September 2011
*Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Quinn Quinn
Quinn Zagorc, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, began dancing in all disciplines at age three. He trained at Brandon School of Dance Arts, where he was a member of the award-winning competition team, Encore! Professionally, he has danced at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. In 2010, he relocated to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida, where he is majoring in Event Management with a minor in dance. In 2011 he performed in the UCF dance concert, Transcendance, and intends to remain actively involved with the annual concert throughout his college career. He would like to thank his role model and longtime dance teacher, Teresa Oscher, his mom, dad, and sister, as well as Emotions Dance for this amazing opportunity!
Quinn was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in August of 2011 and has been seen in the following performances:
Yow Dance Collaboration performance- September 2011
Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Robby Robert
Robert Edward Drennen has been dancing his whole life, but has only technically been dancing for one year. He started out at Spotlight Dancer taking classes in Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-hop, and Jazz. In January of 2011, he started private instruction in Ballet under Margarita Martinez Anthony. Through the private instruction of Lindsey Jean Griffiths he has studied Ballet, Lyrical, hip-hop and jazz. In May of 2011, Robert traveled to New York City, and attended 10 classes in 3 days at Broadway Dance Center. He attended such classes as Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-hop, Jazz, Jazz Funk, and Street Jazz Funk. In June of 2011, Robert started training in silks at the Orlando Aerial Arts. Robert has performed at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights as a Scare Actor in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He has performed as a parade performer in the Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal in Orlando Florida in 2008, 2009, and 2010 as a 50's dancer, roller blader, and as several characters. Robert now works full time at a local dance store, and has made his training in dance his number one top priority. He dances 7 days a week in subjects such as various styles of dance, silks, and stilts. Robert strives to inspire the world to be creative in any way possible. Robert has many favorite quotes, but has 2 that he holds dear to his heart. "Smile at the world, and they will smile back", quoted by his sister, Christina Drennen. "There is always going to be a dancer who has longer legs, who has a better body, who can turn more times, jump higher, ANYTHING; but nobody has your eyes," quoted by Susanne Ferrell. Robert holds tightly to this belief: Anything is possible and attainable through hard work, determination, and will power. You can have anything you want in this life, but to attain it, you have to want it bad enough
Robert was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in June of 2011 and has been seen in the following Emotions Dance Performances:
Red Chair Affair- August 2011
Yow Dance Collaboration Performance- September 2011
Twist- October 2011
Brittany Brittany
Brittany Kaye Zimmerman, a dancer since the age of 2, began her studies at Encore Dance Theatre in Sunrise, Florida, under the direction of Lorraine Aubin-Pennell. During her 16
years at Encore, Brittany trained in many styles including ballet, tap, modern, pointe, musical- theater, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. She also competed with Danceology, the
Encore competition team, since the age of 5, earning her many accolades. One award in particular was the prestigious True Performer annual scholarship from Intrigue Dance
Intensive, which led her touring the country as an assistant with the convention in 2008. Prior to joining Emotions Dance Company Brittany was a member of RUKUS, a hip-hop dance team, and Dance Theater of Santa Fe. Brittany currently attends the University of Central Florida, continuing her training in their Dance Minor program.
Brittany was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in August of 2011 and has been seen in the following performances:
Yow Dance Collaboration performance- September 2011
Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Rebecca Rebecca
Rebecca Rophie began dancing at the age of five at Patricia Ann Dance Studio in Dunedin, Florida. She has been trained in numerous styles of dance including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, and Hip Hop. Rebecca was a member of her studios competition team as well as a member of Palm Harbor University High Schools dance team. Rebecca graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a Minor in Dance. While at UCF, Rebecca performed in the annual Spring Dance Concert in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Rebecca was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in July 2011 and is thrilled to be a part of it.
Rebecca has been seen in the following Emotions Dance performances:
Yow Dance Collaboration Performance- September 2011
Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Lorien Lorien
Lorien McDavid began dancing at the age of 3 at the Academy of Arts at Januarys in Charleston, WV. At 14 she became a member of JADCO Dance Company under the direction of January Wolfe, Karen Higgins, and Nick Harris. She is a recent graduate of Point Park University with a BA in Jazz Dance. Lorien is also an accomplished teacher and choreographer. She has choreographed and performed many pieces with Point Park University, University of Tampa, and JADCO Dance Company. As well as dancing, she enjoys teaching pilates and practicing yoga. She is currently studying Physical Therapy in Orlando. Lorien is very excited to be a part of Emotions Dance Company.Lorien McDavid was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in February of 2010. Lorien has contributed her artistry and *choreography to the following Emotions Dance performances:
Untold Stories II May 2010
Poetry in Motion October 2010
Forefathers CD Release Party- January 2011
Poetry in Motion- February 2011
Nude Nite Orlando- February 2011
*Element Earth- April 2011
Orlando International Fringe Festival - May 2011
Yow Dance Collaboration Performance- September 2011
*Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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Stephanie Stephanie
Stephanie Hayes began her dance training at the age of three at James Dance Center in Kissimmee, Fla. and continued training there throughout high school under the direction of Judy James, Annette DuBose, Juan Sanchez and Ilene Danek. She also trained at the Ballet Academy of Central Florida with Vasile Petrutiu, Vladimir Bykov and Heather Sanders.
While at the Ballet Academy of Central Florida, Stephanie performed in several Central Florida Ballet productions including Swan Lake, The Toy Shop, and The Nutcracker.
After graduation, Stephanie joined Cinedance Jazz Dance Company in Orlando, Fla. where she performed as a company member for over a year. She was also a member of the KnightMoves dance team at the University of Central Florida from 2008-09. As of May 2010, Stephanie will be a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations.
Stephanie Hayes was accepted into Emotions Dance Company in February of 2010. Stephanie has contributed her artistry and *choreography to the following Emotions Dance performances:
Untold Stories II May 2010
Red Chair Affair August 2010
Poetry in Motion October 2010
*Element Earth- April 2011
Orlando International Fringe Festival- May 2011
Red Chair Affair- August 2011
Yow Dance Collaboration Performance- September 2011
*Twist- October 2011
Untold Stories: A Closer Look- February 2012
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