PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Dance Ensemble

All ages performance group celebrating movement and expression.

We're currently seeking interested dancers to gauge community interest in reactivating our Dance Ensemble program. Under the direction of Shawna Williams, this group would welcome dance enthusiasts of all experience levels to explore the art of movement together.

Program currently developing - join our interest list!

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Graceful Movement, Beautiful Transformation

The CAAPA Dance Ensemble represents our commitment to celebrating movement as a powerful form of artistic expression and cultural storytelling. While this program is not currently active, we're exploring the possibility of reactivating our dance ensemble based on community interest and instructor availability.

Under the potential leadership of Director Shawna Williams, this ensemble would provide a welcoming space for dancers of all ages and experience levels to develop technique, build confidence, and connect with fellow artists who share a passion for movement and creative expression through dance.

Dance Ensemble interest list now forming!

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Top Questions

Program Audience: All ages dancers interested in movement and expression

Program Director: Shawna Williams

  • No, the Dance Ensemble is not currently active. We're gauging community interest to determine if there's sufficient demand to reactivate this program with appropriate leadership and resources.

  • If reactivated, the ensemble would explore various dance styles that complement CAAPA's mission, potentially including contemporary, cultural, and movement styles that enhance classical performing arts experiences.

  • The ensemble would welcome dancers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced performers. The focus would be on personal growth, artistic expression, and community building through movement.

  • Shawna Williams is an experienced dance instructor and choreographer who has been identified as a potential director for the Dance Ensemble should we receive sufficient interest to launch the program.

  • Program launch would depend on community interest, director availability, and organizational capacity. Join our interest list to be notified of any developments.

  • Specific rehearsal schedules would be determined based on participant availability and director input if the program moves forward.

  • Click "Get Updates" above to join our interest list. We'll notify you of any developments regarding the Dance Ensemble program and other CAAPA opportunities.

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