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The senior company is open to upper-level dancers who will be at least freshmen in high school at the beginning of the dance year.
Dancers do not have to be a student at either WUDC or HAD.
This company is an advanced training opportunity for dancers who are ready to experience concert level choreography and performing.
Under the direction of Dorrell Martin, dancers work with nationally recognized artists as guest master teachers and choreographers.
Weekly required rehearsals will take place at WUDC, Tuesdays. Additional times may be required.
The company will collaborate with other like dance companies in the Houston area for performances, as well as have the opportunity to attend one convention/competition and out of town dance festival.
ABOUTthe
DIRECTOR
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Houston native served as artistic director of Houston Metropolitan Dance Company
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Founder of Dorrell Martin Dance Fusion
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Received honorable mention for choreography at the World Jazz Congress
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Taught and set works on University of Louisiana, C.A.D Dance in New York, Lamar University, companies in New Mexico and Louisiana; studies include Paul Taylor, Ailey School, EDGE Performing Arts in Los Angeles, Steps on Broadway and two years at New York State Summer Intensive with New York City Ballet