DANCERS

Rachael Bade

Rachael Bade, a Dayton, Ohio-native, trained under Barbara Pontecorvo for 10 years and performed lead roles with the Gem City Ballet, including solos in George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco,” “Serenade,” “Who Cares?” and “Valse-Fantaisie,” and full-length ballets such as “Swan Lake,” “Coppelia,” “Paquita” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Rachael studied at Pacific Northwest Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin and Cincinnati Ballet summer programs. She trained with National Ballet of Cuba’s Laura Alonzo, Ballet Chicago’s Dan Duell and widely praised choreographer Jon Rodriguez. With an undergraduate degree in journalism and political science, Rachael writes feature stories for Roll Call newspaper and freelances for The Washington Diplomat.

Jennifer Clevinger

Jennifer is a native of historic Frederick, Maryland. She began her dance training at the age of four at Dance Unlimited under the direction of Donna Grim, and she danced as a member of their Repertory Company for twelve years. Jennifer graduated from Shenandoah University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance. She has studied extensively under the instruction of Alan Arnett, Ting-Yu Chen, Kim Gibilisco, Elijah Gibson and Maurice Fraga. During her junior and senior years, Jennifer was president of the Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Rho Delta National Dance Fraternity, with whom she performed commissioned repertoire by Diane McCarthy, Jana Hicks and Curtis Uhlemann. In May 2009 Jennifer completed a PMA approved teacher training program at Shenandoah University and received her Pilates Mat Certificate under the instruction of Kim Gibilisco. In August 2009, Jennifer made her professional debut as a company member in KimGibiliscoDances in New York City. Jennifer is very excited to be dancing her first season with Dissonance Dance Theatre.

Caitlin Granville

Caitlin Granville is originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia, she began her dance training the Susan Chambers School of Theater Dance. She was a Georgia Governor's Honors alumnus. She continued her education at Shenandoah Conservatory, receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance performance in 2008. While in school she was chosen as a member of the Shenandoah Touring Ensemble under Kim Gibilisco and the international touring troupe Shenandoah Dance Ensemble. Caitlin performed as a soloist in Erica Helm's and Ting Yu Chen's works in Ireland and Spain in 2007. While in Spain she participated in the Estada de Danza summer workshop and InterTOURdanza. In Washington, D.C. she has performed with Momentum Dance Theater and is a returning company member. Caitlin is very excited to be joining DDT for another season! This is her 4th season.

Tisa D. Herbert

A native Washingtonian, Her professional training did not start until she was accepted at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a pre-professional arts training program in Washington, DC. Tisa trained under the direction of Charles Augins, Sandra- Fortune Green, Katherine Smith, Treanna Alexander, and Nikki Sutton. Ms. Herbert has worked with notable choreographers such as Louis Johnson, Christopher Huggins, Kevin Malone, Bill Evans and Garth Fagan. She received her BFA in Dance from New World School of The Arts. While at New World, she studied with Bambi Anderson, Gerard Ebitz, Peter London, Tina Santos-Wahl, Arnold Quintane, Rebecca Cannon, Elaine Wright-Rourke, Dale Andree, and Laura Murphy. Tisa has performed in venues around Washington, DC and New York City. This is her 4th season with Dissonance Dance Theatre.

Nicolette Jackson

Born in Northern Virginia, Nicolette Jackson began dancing at the age of six. She trained under a several teachers and attended the Virginia Governors School Summer Program. Nicolette graduated with honors from Towson University, receiving her B.S. in Business Marketing. While pursuing her degree, she was a member of the Towson Dance Team, twelve years consecutive college national champions. She has performed at many venues including the WJZ13 Morning Show, Women’s World Cup, and the featured film Step Up 2. In Washington, DC she has performed in the Capitol Fringe Festival, The Wiz at Jack Guidone Theater, DC Dance Collectives Showcase and NBC4s Fitness Expo. This is Nicolette’s 4th season with DDT.

Victor Lewis, Jr.

Victor discovered an interest for dance at the age of 13. He began his dance ministry with the Faithful Dance Company in his hometown Los Angeles, which leads him to success. Victor graduated from The University of the Arts in May 2009 with a major in Modern Dance (BFA). He has also trained at Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Philadanco, and performed with Eleone Dance Theater and Rebecca Davis Dance Company in Philadelphia. Victor has had the pleasure with working with artist such as “Keke Palmer”, “Jasmine Sullivan” and choreographer Anthony Burrell. In the future Victor plans to pursue a dance career with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Victor prides himself on being a well rounded artist with a successful career in modeling, choreography and acting.

Amy Scaringe

Amy graduated from Towson University in 2009 with a BFA in dance performance. While there she studied under Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Catherine Horta-Hayden, Jaye Knutson, Susan Mann, Dana Martin, and Vincent Thomas. At Towson, she was also able to work with, and perform works by Chris Elam from Misnomer Dance Theatre, and Donald Shorter from Bill T Jones Dance Company. This past year, Amy has had the opportunity to perform throughout the DC metro area, as well as in New York. Amy is a former apprentice with Dissonance Dance Theatre. She is also a guest artist with Jane Franklin Dance Company, and Misako Ballet Company.

APPRENTICES

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.

Carroll “Carl” Bundu

Carl is from Suitland, MD. Carl began his training at Suitland High School of the Performing Art’s Dance Team. He furthered his studies in dance as an Associate Degree Candidate in Montgomery Community College’s Dance Department.

Sean Burns

A native of Plains, Pennsylvania, studied dance at Lonestar Ballet in Texas and with Karen Hastings, Shannon Quinn, Pauline Grossman and Shawn Short while during his attendance at Catholic University of America. He is a 2012 Bachelor’s of Music Candidate in Musical Theatre. Sean has performed at the Kennedy Center, The Atlas’s Lang Theatre, and several other DC venues. He was last seen as a dancer for the TEXAS Dramatic Company and is thrilled to become an apprentice to this rising company. All my thanks to Shawn Short for this opportunity.

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.

Moyston “Randy” Henry

Hailing from Gaithersburg, MD, Moyston began his dance training at Happy Feet Dance Studio in Rockville, MD. He has studied dance with faculty from Montgomery College and Joy of Motion. In 2001 he joined the Finest! Youth Performance Troupe training in acting and dancing. Moyston is a former member of the Montgomery College Dance Company and Oasis Dance Company.