Grier Gala 2018

Gala participants also attended a two-day workshop where they worked with talented guest faculty instructors that included:

Following the five-hour workshop on Saturday, Gala students enjoyed a Q&A session with the instructors. On Sunday, representatives from colleges including James Madison, Point Park University, Slippery Rock University, The Hart School, University of Hartford, and Western Michigan University held auditions. Gala students had the chance to receive scholarships such as a full scholarship ($3000) to the Grier Summer Intensive Dance Program, partial Grier Summer Intensive Dance scholarships, and scholarships from Broadway Dance Center, DanceWorks Chicago, Point Park International Summer Intensive, and Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School Summer Intensive.

On Saturday, November 10^th, Grier presented the Professional Showcase, featuring performances by:

One Grier pre-professional dancer spoke for everyone involved when she said the Gala weekend was a wonderful one and that is has been such a terrific learning opportunity to work with these professionals. She enjoyed the Gala Performance night of professional dance companies, noting that many of them were new to Grier’s Gala.

 

Along with organizing the Gala event, Director of Dance at Grier Mrs. Jocelyn Hrzic, affectionately called “Joci” by her students, arranges for professional dancers to provide week-long master classes to Grier’s pre-professional dancers. Guests this fall have included Kate Skarpetowska, Chris Huggins, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Jenni Berthelot, and Melissa Rector.

 

Operating under the motto, “Dance is for everyone,” dance classes are open to all Grier students, no matter ability level or previous experience. The most elite dancers at Grier can participate in Grier’s Pre-Professional Program, which provides intensive classes and prepares these dancers for college and company auditions. Regardless of their level, dancers at Grier learn from talented faculty and guest artists in outstanding facilities. Students perform regularly and attend special events such as the annual Grier School Dance Gala, choreography showcases, and national dance conventions.

 

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