President
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(President, Senior, 2nd Year Member) Alyssa is very happy to be on Bingham High Dance Company this year, and to be able to share her love for dance with her team! Alyssa has been dancing since she was 7 years old. She started dancing with Wasatch Arts Center where she took jazz and ballet classes. After 3 years at Wasatch Arts Center she went to Utah Dance Artists where she took more extensive classes in contemporary, modern, jazz, and ballet. She was in UDA’s Elite Performance Group where she was able to participate in many performances, conventions and workshops. Alyssa enjoys outside activities like hiking and boating. She likes to play the ukulele and is always listening to music. Alyssa would like to thank her family for always supporting her in everything she does. She would like to thank her previous teachers, Anne-Marie Browning and London Brooksby for increasing her love of dance and for helping her broaden her abilities and for always pushing her to get out of her comfort zone and express herself more freely. Alyssa is very excited to keep making many amazing memories this year with her team!
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Vice President
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(Vice President, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Kylie was beyond thrilled when she found out she would be serving as Vice President on Dance Company this year. She started training when she was 12 years old, and has loved every minute of it since then! This year she was also honored to receive the Sterling Scholar in Dance at Bingham. Her training started at Synergy Dance Academy and she has trained in all genres. Her very favorite styles are hip hop and contemporary, but she loves all of them! While on Dance Co. she’s continued to take classes at Emotion Dance. She loves being able to learn from so many amazing choreographers, and continue to grow as a dancer. Outside of Dance Co. Kylie enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with friends, and travelling. She’s so grateful that she found dance as something she can express herself with. Kylie is so thankful for all that dance has taught her, and how it has made her who she is today. Kylie loves dance company with all her heart, and she’s so grateful for the friendships and memories she has made because of it. She’s so sad that this is her final year on the team, but she’s also so excited to see what the future holds. Kylie would like to thank her family, friends, and coaches who have supported her these last few years, and what they’ve done to get her where she is today.
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Officer
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(Officer, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Brian has absolutely loved every second of being on dance company. It has been an absolute dream come true for him. He is so blessed to have been one of the first boys to be on dance company and to be on the team for all of high school! Brian was trained by Dani Ward where she shaped him into the dancer he is today. He also has gained his dance experience from Empower Dance Academy, Emotion Dance, BYU Dance, and Millennium Dance Complex. Brian’s love for dance formed when he did gymnastics and cheer. He realized how much he loved performing and learning new skills. Even though Brian enjoyed cheer and gymnastics, his passion for dance has expanded because of being able to express all his feelings through movement. He also loves dancing because he isn’t limited to one style. Brian would like to thank Gina Terrell for all the opportunities she has given to Brian this year to lead on both Dance Company and Ballroom. Brian would also like to thank his parents for their constant support, time and love throughout all his dance career. Brian is planning on attending either USU or the University of Utah where he will major in Marketing and a minor in dance with hopes of making Odyssey Dance theatre to continue performing. Dance is everything to Brian and he wouldn’t know where he would be without it.
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Officer
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(Officer, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Erin is so excited to be on dance company again for her third year! Erin started dancing when she was 3 years old at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has been trained in many styles of dance. Her favorites are ballet and contemporary, but she enjoys any style. Outside of Dance Company Erin enjoys any outdoor activity, hanging out with friends and reading. Erin is so thankful for the opportunity to be on a team at school that is so awesome and fun! She loves dance so much and is so grateful for the lessons it’s taught her. She would like to thank her coaches, friends and especially her parents for the support they’ve shown her. After she graduates Erin is planning on attending Utah State University in the fall studying psychology.
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(Senior, 2nd year member) Bella loves being a part of Bingham Dance Company. She started dancing when she was five at Rocky Mountain Dance. She trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Tap. Bella danced competitively for Rocky Mountain for seven years and loved it. She was selected to be trained under Oleg Vinogradov and Sasha Lunev, perfecting both Vaganova Method and Cecchetti Method of ballet. She is very excited to graduate and go to college next year. Bella would like to thank all of her coaches at Rocky Mountain Dance, especially Trisha Wilstead. She would also like to thank her private coach, Jessica Jackson, for all her love and dedication. She’s very grateful for her loving and supportive parents.
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(Senior, 2nd Year Member) Gabbie Smith has been dancing since she was seven years old. She started her dance career at Gravity Dance Center practicing hip-hop, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, jazz, tumbling, and tap. She has also danced at numerous dance conventions as well as Millenium Dance Complex. Her sophomore here she started dancing at Empower Dance Academy where she improved tremendously. She made Bingham Dance Company her junior year and also dances on the Bingham Ballroom Team as well. Gabbie loves being on dance company and loves all her teammates. She is considering going to University of Oregon and trying out for Oregon Dance Team. She would like to thank her mom, Angie Koon for supporting her in dance throughout her life.
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(Senior, 2nd Year Member) Haven is so excited to be a member of Bingham High Dance Company this year. She started dancing at Utah Dance Artists when she was 3 years old and later joined their Conservatory Company teams when she was 7. There she trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Tap, Contemporary, and Lyrical. When she was 11, she auditioned for “The Nutcracker” and received the role of Clara. Then at 13 she decided she wanted to focus more on Ballet and began training at Barlow Arts Conservatory. Since then she has loved going to the YAGP ballet competition and has been invited to the Bolshoi Ballet and Houston Ballet summer intensives. She decided to audition for Dance Company her junior year and has loved being a part of the team for her last two years. Haven is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team and would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her. She would also like to thank all of her teachers who have helped her become the dancer she is today.
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(Senior, 3rd Year Member) Janessa is so excited to be on Dance Co. for her last year of high school! Dance Company has truly changed her life and she will forever be grateful for it! She has been dancing ever since she was 5 years old, she trained in many different styles, such as jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary. She started her dancing journey at Colette's Dancing School, Gravity Dance Center, and Synergy Dance Academy. She is very grateful that she can end it with Bingham Dance Company. She is so thankful for the friendships and the new ones she's made this year. She’s so sad this is her last year being a part of Dance Company, but it’ll be a good one.
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(Junior, 1st Year Member) Gracie is thrilled to be a part of Bingham Dance Company. Gracie has been dancing since she was 10 at Local Motion Dance Studio, and has loved every minute of it. She has trained in all genres including has Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, and Pointe. Gracie has been able to learn from and work with so many amazing choreographers, and is continually grateful for those opportunities. Outside of Dance Company, Gracie loves to be outside, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. She would like to thank all of her amazing coaches and teams who have pushed her to be her best. She is so grateful for what Dance Company has taught her and for all the friendships and memories. She would also like to thank her amazing family and friends for always being her biggest cheerleaders. She is so grateful to be a part of this team and to continue doing what she loves.
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(Junior, 2nd Year Member) Kylie is so excited to be a part of Bingham Dance Company again this year! She began dancing at Elite Academy when she was 3 years old, and finished her training at Synergy Academy. Over the years she has trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet, and Tap. She would like to thank her parents and brothers for all of their support and to her many teachers who have helped her become the dancer she is today. Kylie is very grateful to be a member of this amazing team and excited to make more great memories!
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(Junior, 2nd Year Member) Olivia was thrilled to find out she had made BHDC last year and is so excited to be on the team again this year! She absolutely loved every experience she had last year and cherishes the bonds she made with her team. She has been dancing at Rocky Mountain Dance since she was three years old. She has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. She would like to thank her many dance teachers who helped her become the dancer she is today and for pushing her out of her comfort zone. Olivia would also like to thank her parents, family and friends for supporting her throughout her dancing career and cheering her on at competitions, performances, and in life. They are her biggest fans!
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(Junior, 2nd Year Member) Kristi is super excited to be a part of this team for another year. She went to local motion dance studio when she was 5 years old. She has loved dancing since she was little. When she went there she trained in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and tap. She is super grateful for this dance experience on Bingham high dance company. She loves being around such great people and doing what she loves.
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(Junior, 1st Year Member) Reagan feels so blessed to be a part of such an amazing team! Reagan has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She started her training at The Ballet Center, moved to Maximum Dance, and moved one last time to Empower Dance. She has done almost every genre of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Lyrical, and more. Reagan has choreographed for South Jordan Middle Dance Company, Bingham Theater Company, and Bingham Dance Company. She loves and has a huge passion for dance and is beyond grateful to be a part of this team with such amazing coaches. She is so grateful for all the support from family and friends, and is so happy to have the opportunity to do what she really loves most, Dance!
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(Junior, 2nd Year Member) Taylor is so excited to be a part of the Bingham High School Dance Company team again this year. She has been dancing since she was 5 years old and has trained in all genres of dance including Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Pointe, Ballet, Tap and Contemporary. A few years ago she left her studio at The Pointe Academy where she competed in many competitions over the years and has had the amazing opportunity to train and take from some of the best choreographers in the business. She can’t wait for another fun year and is excited for new friendships and being involved in High School.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Megan is excited to be a part of BHDC this upcoming year. She has been dancing since she was two years old and it has made her the person who she is today. She has trained in almost every style including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She has been dancing at Synergy Dance Academy since she was 7 and she can’t wait to continue to dance throughout high school. Megan is very excited to get to know everyone and have an amazing year!
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Oakley is honored to be a member of Bingham Dance Company this year. Although she got a late start to dance, beginning her training in 8th grade, her hard work, determination, and love for dance propelled her growth. Empower Dance Academy has been her home for the past 2 years competing and training in Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Improv, Tap, Ballet, and Pointe. She would like to thank all of her dance teachers who believed in her and helped her recognize her potential. When Oakley’s not dancing, you’ll find her planning her next vacation, playing with friends while avoiding chores, and spending money she doesn’t have.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Team Member) Ella has been dancing since she was four years old and has been a part of Vision Dance Center since 2010. She has extensive training in Contemporary, Ballet, Point, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop. Ella has performed in several professional showcases including Odyssey, 90&9, and Vision Dance Center contemporary showcase. Ella loves to travel and has been all over the United States and Europe. She also loves to ski and go camping with her family. Ella is excited for this new adventure and to be a part of Bingham’s Dance Company.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Felicia is so excited to be a part of Bingham Dance Company. Felicia has been dancing since she was 10 at Local Motion Dance Studio. She has trained in all genres including Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Pointe. Outside of Dance Company, Felicia loves to travel and spend time with her friends. She would like to thank all of her coaches and teams for all they have done for her. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always being her biggest cheerleaders. She is so grateful to be a part of this team and to continue doing what she loves.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Lindsey has had a passion for dance for many years. Her favorite genres are Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballet en pointe. She enjoys time in the dance studio choreographing and perfecting routines. She especially loves the people she has met through dance and has learned many things through the talents of others. Some favorite artists she has worked with includes Travis Wall, Jenn Freeman, Caroline Lewis Jones, and Brayden Singley. Performing on stage has always been a highlight for Lindsey and she’s thrilled to be able to dance with Bingham Dance Company.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Kimmie started gymnastics at age three then tried cheer for a year and many other sports. When Kimmie started dancing at age eleven she fell in love with it! She trained in most genres of dance and can’t pick a favorite. She started competitive dancing at empower and did this for four years. Kimmie was so excited when she found out she made dance company. She loves being on the team with all of her friends!
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Liv is overjoyed to have the opportunity to be in Binghams Dance Company this year. Liv has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has been training in many different styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Improv, Musical Theater and Pointe. She has been dancing competitively at Empower Dance Company since as long as she could remember and has learned countless life lessons in her classes there that have helped her be who she is today. Liv would like to thank her parents for being her biggest fans and always being there to support her. Although Liv is sad to leave her studio’s comfort she is thrilled to get the opportunity to spread her love for dance to others with her new family here at Bingham.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Reagan is so excited to be a member of Bingham High Dance Company. She has grown up as a competitive dancer since she was 3 years old at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has trained in multiple genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Pointe. Reagan would like to thank all her amazing coaches and family who have made it possible for her to be where she is today. She can not wait to continue making memories in High School with Dance Co, a team that she loves.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Kira is so excited to be a part of Bingham Dance Company. She has trained in all genres including has Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Pointe. Outside of Dance Company, Kira loves to spend time with her friends and family. She would like to thank all of her coaches and teams for all they have done for her. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always being her biggest cheerleaders. She is so grateful to be a part of this team and to continue doing what she loves.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Georgia is beyond excited to be on Bingham Dance Company this year. She has been dancing since she was 3 training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Taking classes at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has absolutely fell in love with dancing and can’t wait to dance even more with this amazing team. Georgia is beyond excited to grow closer to all the girls on the team and make the most of this amazing experience.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Chloe is very happy to be on dance company this year! She has been dancing since she was 10 at Local Motion. Even though she didn’t start when she was really little, like most dancers, she still loves dance more than anything. Dance company has already been an amazing experience for her and she has loved the team and the opportunities it has brought her and are to come. Chloe would like to thank her past team and studio for helping her grow as a dancer and shaping her to be the dancer she is today. She would also like to thank Gina and Lori for being her amazing coaches this year. Last but not least Chloe wants to thank her parents and family for supporting her in her dancing and coming to all of her performances. Dance is one of the most important things in Chloe’s life and she is very thankful she is able to do it almost every day.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Ashlee feels so blessed to be a part of Bingham’s Dance Company. She attended Local Motion dance studio since she was 3 and it was where she discovered her love for dance. She has competed in Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She is beyond excited to grow as a dancer, and a person this year while being surrounded by such amazing people. Ashlee is so grateful for her coaches, friends, and family for always cheering her on.
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(Sophomore, 1st Year Member) This is Miriam’s first year on Bingham High Dance Company and has loved getting to know all of her amazing teammates. Miriam started dancing at Rocky Mountain Dance at age 3 and hasn’t stopped since. She has trained in lots of different styles including Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip Hop. When Miriam isn’t dancing, she enjoys boating, hiking, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends. She would like to thank her parents and coaches for all their support and love.
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