DancEast Youth Workshops
Saturdays, August 31 - September 28 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
This fall DancEast School is thrilled to offer youth dance workshops for movers ages 9 - 17. Workshops will allow students to experience different dance instructors as well as a variety of dance genres! No previous dance experience required.
These workshops are offered at no cost (thanks to donor support) for any student in the age range who wants to participate. Pre-registration is required.
Workshop Schedule:
Hip Hop
Saturday, August 31 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning the style of Hip Hop dance. Don't miss out on this fun and energetic workshop - sign up now!
Chaz Sanders is thrilled to be working with DancEast. He began dancing Hip Hop at age 7 and training in Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Voice at age 11. He attended Shenandoah Conservatory for Dance and Musical Theatre and then went on to choreograph for many theatre and dance companies across the US. In 2018 Chaz won West Michigan’s Wilde Award for Best Choreography for his work in Hope Summer Repertory Theater’s production of The Wiz. Chaz works with many organizations here in Nashville, including Good Neighbor Festivals and Pride. He previously served as Dance Director for BDA in Bellevue. Follow his adventures @heychazzy_
African Dance and Drum
Saturdays, September 7 & 14 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Come join us at DancEast for an exciting African Dance and Drum Workshop designed for ages 9-17! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of African Dance. Don't miss out on this fun and energetic workshop - sign up now!
Windship Boyd, native to Nashville, moved back home in 2016 after 25 years working abroad in France and West Africa as a dancer, choreographer, mom, and teacher. Her objectives upon returning were to create and nourish artistic relations between the three countries with African music and dance at the center. She has invited and hosted Sory Diabate, Agathe Moubembe, Manon Kouby and other artists from West Africa and France to Nashville several times to share their culture through master classes, lecture demonstrations, recordings, lessons, and performances both for and with local artists to great acclaim.
Flamenco
Saturday, September 21 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Join us at DancEast for an exciting Flamenco Workshop designed ages 9-17! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of Flamenco. Get ready to stomp, clap, and twirl! Don't miss out on this fun and energetic workshop - sign up now!
Christen Heilman graduated from the Performing Arts School of Metropolitan Toledo. She is an actor/singer/dancer/designer originally from Northwest Ohio. Her expansive career includes a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Communication: Musical Theater specialization, nearly 30 years of performing, and 15 years of costume design. Classically trained in ballet at Ballet Hispanico, Christen has gone on to dance with The Metropolitan Repertory Ballet (NCY), North American Ballet, and the Toledo Ballet.
Jazz
Saturday, September 28 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Come join us at DancEast for an exciting Jazz Workshop designed for ages 9-17! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of Jazz. Don't miss out on this fun and energetic workshop - sign up now!
Kaylee Lane is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She has been dancing for 23 years — training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop, and more— and she is in her third year of teaching. Kaylee received her B.A. in Dance from Western Kentucky University and now is a member of DancEast Company. She is also a principal company member with Found Movement Group. Kaylee’s choreography has been showcased in Nashville’s Kindling Arts Festival, for the TN Arts Commission, and by DancEast Company.
