Apprentice Program
The goal of the Dissonance Dance Theatre Apprenticeship program is to introduce young dance artists who are interested in studying contemporary and theatrical dance styles, and to the professional world of dance theatre. Apprentices work alongside company members and gain valuable performance experience while training and absorbing Dissonance Dance Theatre.
Olivia Crosby
From Bowie, Maryland, Olivia received her BFA in Dance Performance from Towson University. She is a former principal and freestyle member of Culture Shock DC Dance Troupe. In addition to Towson University, Olivia has studied at the Ailey School’s Summer Intensive in NYC and Lula Washington Dance Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Olivia has performed the modern and ballet works of Vincent Thomas, Linda Denise Fisher- Harrell, Lula Washington, Stephanie Powell, Donald McKayle, and Michael Utoff to name a few. She has performed in the Ailey Student Showcase, toured with Lula Washington Dance Theatre, and has danced background for R & B artist, Lil’ Mo.
Ginnie Palm
Ginnie Palm began her dance training in Northern Maryland at the age of five, where she was a member of the youth company Music is On. She studied and performed with the Scripps College dance department in California and both the University of London Dance and Musical Theatre Societies. She has worked with choreographers including Gesel Mason,Vladimir Angelov, Jim Lepore and James Martin. Ginnie has performed as a member of Washington DC's Classical Repertory Dance Theatre.
