Our MissionHere at CCDE we strive to introduce children of the tri-state area to the experience of dance through outreach performances, professional dance exposure, and tuition assistance to the dance school. It is founded on the belief that all children regardless of race, creed, or economic status should have the opportunity to dance expressively which fosters self expression, healthy body confidence and self discipline.
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StudentsWhere are they now?
Many of our former students have gone on to study with major universities and to dance with well recognized ballet companies. Michael Mohammad 1999 Dance Theatre of Harlem, Columbia University of NYC, San Francisco Opera Elyse Smith 2001 Fordum University, Alvin Ailey, Tree Shakers Co of NYC Sadia Brimm 2001 Alvin Ailey, UE then Indianapolis Colts dancer John Cartwright 2002 Butler University, Louisville Ballet Jessica Peters University of South Carolina ballet major, 2003 Knox County Young Artist of the Year Erin Washington 2003 Mayor’s Young Artist of the Year, Florida State University dance major Melissa Corning 2004 Alvin Ailey, Julliard intensive, Dance Kaleidoscope Heath Gill 2007 Georgia Tech, Atlanta Ballet |
Awards
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