Audition

Audition fee: $15

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Teen/Pre-Professional Audition Click here!

Audition Date/Interviews: November 10,2024

Registration form Click here!

Video Submission:(OUT OF STATE GUEST) Email fleetdancecoaching@gmail.com a 2 min solo and or improvisation for review. Submit by November 28,2024

Intensive Fee: $450

Our admission-based program is specifically designed to challenge dancers with a strong passion for pursuing dance as a career. The intensive curriculum includes a comprehensive range of classes such as Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Fleet Conditioning and so much more!

Special Guest Artist

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

TAMISHA A. GUY, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, began her formal dance training at Ballet Tech, under the direction of Eliot Feld. Later she attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and SUNY Purchase College as a double major in dance and arts management.

She has completed summer programs with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nathan Trice and Springboard Danse Montreal. She has performed works by William Forsythe, Bebe Miller, Doug Varone, Merce Cunningham, Pam Tanowitz and Mark Morris. In 2013 Guy graduated with honors from SUNY Purchase College and joined the Martha Graham Dance Company shortly after.

In 2016 Guy was selected as one of Dance Magazine's Top 25 to Watch and she also received the 2016 Princess Grace Award. She was featured in the segment "Spotlight on Success" in Dance Informa Magazine as well as the Caribbean Life newspaper, where she discussed her upbringing and the distinguished Princess Grace Award. In 2017, she was named one of the Best Dancer's of the Year by Dance Europe.

Guy has been fortunate to teach masterclasses in Hawaii, London, Berlin, Haiti, Colombia, Minneapolis, Arizona, Dallas etc. Tamisha currently dances with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, which she joined in 2014.

BALLET

AMANDA SMITH, born in Orange County, California, Amanda began dancing at the age of 3 with ballet, tap, jazz, & hip hop at California Dance Academy. By 12, she was taken under the wing of Charis Moses where she began seriously training in classical and contemporary ballet at Moses’ studio in Yorba Linda, CA. Amanda then continued her training at Anaheim Ballet under the guidance of Larry and Sarma Rosenberg. There she trained rigorously, performed and was apart of the Anaheim International Dance Festival, dancing alongside Clifton Brown, Maria Kotchekova and Misty Copeland. Ms. Smith then moved to New York to study at SUNY Purchase where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Amanda performed works there by George Balanchine, Helen Pickett and Nicolo Fonte, she also had the opportunity to study abroad with the Dance New York International Dance Festival in Madrid and Burgos, Spain.

In 2012, Amanda was hired by Jean Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride to be a part of the 2nd company of Charlotte Ballet and a year later was promoted to 1st company. While at Charlotte Ballet Ms. Smith danced roles such as Cupid from Paquita, coached by Glenda Lucena, Western Symphony: Third Movement, coached by Patricia McBride, and excerpts from Chants by Alonzo King. While at Charlotte Ballet she also worked with and/or performed choreography by Jean Pierre Bonnefoux, Dwight Rhoden, & more. In 2015, Amanda moved to NYC and freelanced. In January of 2016 she began working with New York Theatre Ballet under the direction of Diana Byer. While with NYTB she danced works by Jerome Robbins, Antony Tudor, Antonia Franceschi & more.

She taught, & participated in outside projects including dancing for Jeremy McQueen for The Black Iris Project and choreographer; William Isaac. She was also featured in a national campaign for GAP. Ms. Smith was hired by Virginia Johnson to join the Dance Theatre of Harlem in July 2017 and has been featured on the cover of April’s issue of Dance Magazine 2019 and did a big ad for Supreme NYC. While at DTH, Amanda danced principal roles in many ballets such as Allegro Brilliante, Pas de Dix, Blake Works IV & more. She’s worked with or done works by Arthur Mitchell, Alonzo King, Carmen De Lavalade, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Claudia Shrierer, Robert Garland, George Balanchine, Amy Hall Garner, Kyra Nichols, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, Jerome Robbins, William Isaac, Nicolo Fonte & more. Smith has recently moved on from DTH and as of August 2024 Amanda is now an official company member of Alonzo King Lines Ballet.

CONTEMPORARY

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Christopher Hernandez is a Miami native who has had an extensive career in the concert dance, commercial dance, and theatre industries. A proud alum of the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, Christopher has danced with companies such as Kidd Pivot and Ballet Hispánico. He has performed on Broadway in New York City and on stages around the world. He was a featured dancer in films and television shows such as In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!, American Horror Story, Up Here, NBC’s Annie Live, and many more.

As a choreographer, Christopher’s work can be seen in an upcoming episode of The Morning Show, as well as in Kiss of The Spider Woman, starring J.Lo, both set to premiere early next year. He also choreographed for Doja Cat’s Coachella performance and for Christmas with You on Netflix, among other projects.

Whether touring with Doja Cat, dancing at the VMAs, or working alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda in the studio, Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is excited to bring to Fleet Dance Coaching's winter intensive.

A young revelation in Colombian dance, Yai Ariza began his training at a very young age, specializing in various styles of dance. He started his studies in folklore and contemporary dance, quickly expanding his repertoire as a multifaceted performer. His artistic development includes training in New York City and Los Angeles, where he is currently recognized as the most successful Colombian dancer in the American dance industry. In 2021, Yai had the pleasure of working with prominent artists such as Rihanna, Rosalia, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Tyla, creating incredible moments not only for the dance world but for the world at large.

Schedule

Teen/Pre-professional Division 9:30-5:00pm

Junior Division 9:30-3:30pm

*The detailed schedule for the intensive will be provided after dancers receive their acceptance letters. Be prepared for a challenging program filled with intensive training, artistic exploration, and collaborative experiences.

We can't wait to embark on this extraordinary journey with you as we push the boundaries of dance and foster growth together. Register now and prepare to elevate your dance career to new heights!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 470-599-4200 or Fleetdancecoaching@gmail.com