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STAYCEE PEARL dance project (SPdp): ARRAY
1. An orderly series, arrangement or sequence
2. To set out for display or use
3. To dress in finery: adorn
HAT Co. Pearl Dancers (from Hope Academy’s teen theater company) perform their end of the year concert on Sunday, June 27 at 7 pm alongside teaching artist Staycee Pearl’s adult dance company (STAYCEE PEARL dance project, SPdp). Each company performs dance works created by artistic director, Staycee Pearl, SPdp artists and HAT Co/SPdc emerging artists. The two groups also perform as one in a range of inspired performances. Hope Academy student dancers include Angelina Winbush, Candace Burgess, Mimi Thomas, Dayna Rouse and Alexandra Brown. SPdp members include Kerra Alexander, Jamie Murphy, Cassie Shafer, Renee Smith, Amanda Vavra, and Laura Warren.
HAT Co (Hope Academy Theater Company) Pearl Dance, is Hope Academy’s student dance workshop established by dancer and choreographer, Staycee Pearl. Under her artistic direction, pre-teen and teenage dancers complete a broad curriculum of study in various dance techniques and styles. As they learn to think about and respect dance as an art form — and themselves as artists and creators – they are encouraged to make their own work. The dancers participate in the larger theater company (HAT Co) and receive additional classes and private lessons in singing, dancing, acting and instrumental music — depending on their area of concentration. This holistic and non-competitive approach to training values and respects the “giftedness” of each company member, helping them to gain the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in school and work, and to contribute in positive ways to our community.
Staycee Pearl’s residency with the company is supported by the generosity of The Heinz Endowments.