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Pro Dancer Atl is created by an award winning dancer with an impressive resume of experience thru-out the country. Having worked in stage, film, concert and event performances with such renown company’s as Dance Theatre of Harlem, Radio City Music Hall and Cirque Du Soleil. His choreography has been presented in New York City, Los Angeles, Texas, Las Vegas and Georgia. He’s also a distinguished recipient the NFAA (The National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts) Talent Search award 1994.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Regional Dance

Fifty years ago when dance was becoming commercial, only audiences in select cities could enjoy quality dance from seasoned choreographers who took the time to craft a beautiful ballets performed by powerful dancers. Today
Regional Dance companies have grown in stature, quality and size having an enormous impact on dance and its mission in this country. In half a century over one hundred companies, including more than two-dozen nationally recognized professional groups have been formed

In the past 50 years regional dance has advanced the growth of professional dancers, choreographers, directors and dance companies across the United States and Canada. Being divided into five associations; Mid States, Northeast, Pacific, Southeast and Southwest. There is a standard set for promotion and development of member companies. Once a year all regional companies come together for evaluation and performances to which all members are held. This is further promoted through a national dance festivals to affirming standards of appraisal of its members.

With a vision to bring quality dance to all individuals in every community across the United States and Canada pre-professional dance company are at its core. The goal is to reach communities and populations that may not be served by larger, professional companies. Regardless of geographic boundaries access to quality dance performance and training opportunities is the ultimate mission of regional dance. Choreographers can thrive in an enriching settings with all resources necessary to help foster the growth and development of its artist and member. A few of these companies will claim national and international recognition for dance

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