Jasmine Powell

Jasmine Powell, is a Creative Expressionist from Hillsborough, North Carolina, serving the triangle community and beyond with her embodied dance artistry and connection. Locally trained, her performance career began at Carolina Friends School and Durham’s Collage Dance Company, then moved to join Dance Diaspora, and Philadanco where she studied, toured, performed and choreographed original work. Immersed in exploring the interrelation of embodied opposites across dance movements and cultures, Jasmine studied in Africa, Central America, and Europe with a B.A. from Oberlin College, and M.F.A. from Hollins University in collaboration with the American Dance Festival, and Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. Honoring the pleasure to have performed original work by Dianne McIntyre, Milton Myers, Ronald K. Brown, Bill T. Jones, Okwui Okpokwasili, Justin Tornow, and Culture Mill, she highlights the authentic insight each have brought during her evolving journey to land in performance theaters, arts organizations, dance and film festival awards, and music videos allowing her various works to inhabit local and international platforms.

Currently dancing with KT COLLECTIVE and Moving Spirits Inc., Jasmine also connects with her community through her choreographic premieres, Approximation of a Woman, Iridescence, Flightless Doves, and Self Un/En Titled with the latter performed at the UNC-Chapel Hill – Carolina Performing Arts – Commons Festival as Co-Director. As an artist, Jasmine does not exclude the art of nature, culture, teaching, learning, and listening and shares her knowledge as a Professor in the Performing Arts at Elon University. Jasmine is thankful to have learned the value of the diasporic cultural history of the body’s personal story and acknowledges the validity of the work she engages with, making her smile at the opportunity to share her work on stage!

Jiwon Ha

Jiwon Ha, born and raised in Busan, South Korea, is a dancer, educator, and choreographer with expertise in contemporary and modern techniques, ballet, and Korean folk dance. Her passion for dance has driven her to perform, teach, choreograph, and organize events across the U.S., Canada, and South Korea for over 20 years. Jiwon has been a recipient of the ACGG grant, an Artist in Residence with the North Carolina Dance Festival, and her work has been featured in numerous festivals in North Carolina and abroad.

Forrest Hershey

Forrest received their MFA from Ohio State University (OSU) where they focused on ways to integrate dance and technology. During their time at OSU they led the curation team for the international dance film festival DANCE@30FPS and were a recipient of the Graduate Associate Teaching Award, the Helen P Atkire Scholarship, and the Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship.

Prior to attending OSU, Forrest was a member of the West Virginia Dance Company (WVDC) for five seasons, touring throughout West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. With WVDC, they danced in multicultural STEAM performances, taught arts-integrated workshops for over ten thousand students in K-12 schools annually, and assisted with the company’s marketing.

Forrest is a Florida native and received their AA from Valencia College and BFA from Florida State University, both in dance. They have been teaching dance classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Social Dance, Movement Analysis, Stretch & Conditioning, and Improvisation. Forrest has been on faculty at Elon University, The Ohio State University, American Dance Festival’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios, Hillsborough Cheer Dance & Gym, Starpath Dance Academy, Heartfelt Pole Studio, Valley Dance Studio, and the Academy of Arts at January’s. Forrest continues to teach master classes and set choreography on performing companies throughout the United States.

Forrest’s award-winning choreography has been presented at the West Virginia Dance Festival, the Huntington Dance Festival, and at various dance competitions. Forrest has performed works by renowned choreographers including Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey, Jon Lehrer, Talley Beatty, David Parsons, Pearl Primus, Bebe Miller, Gerri Houlihan and Doug Varone. They have appeared as a guest performer with Carolina Dance Center, Ballet and Performing Arts Center, Beckley Dance Theatre, Huntington Dance Theatre, Legacy Dance Company, Valencia College and appeared on Season 16 of So You Think You Can Dance.

Lisa M. Hines

Lisa M. Hines, a distinguished choreographer, artist, and Latin social dance instructor from Little Rock, Arkansas, is based in Greensboro, NC. Holding an M.F.A. in Choreography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Lisa is known for creating immersive, interdisciplinary, and site-specific dance art installations that engage her community. She has danced in companies such as Dance Theatre of the World, K’Lokoe Salsa Project, and Rock City Ritmo Salsa. She founded Gate City Latin Dance, champions Latin dance forms, and promotes community involvement through inclusive dance experiences. With a strong focus on artistic excellence and cultural appreciation, she strives to make Latin dance accessible. Currently, she serves as an Adjunct Professor of Dance at Elon University.

Kara Jenelle Wade

Kara Jenelle (KJ) Wade, MFA, is a powerhouse movement artist, choreographer, and teaching diplomat whose practice is deeply rooted in the African diaspora and Black social and street dance forms. With a movement style that blends West African, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Afro-Caribbean techniques, she has captivated audiences worldwide. As both an artist and educator, KJ’s dynamic approach to choreography and teaching has taken her to studios and festivals across more than 15 countries, from the United States to Taiwan, France, Nigeria, and beyond.

KJ has performed alongside icons such as Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé, and Will Smith, using her success to amplify Black artists and culture on mainstream platforms. Her debut dance film, ÌYÁguration, celebrated the history of resilience and sisterhood among Black women and was featured in multiple festivals and publications. Between performances, projects, and teaching residencies, her viral dance challenges and participation in civil protests reflect her commitment to using dance as a tool for representation, advocacy, and change.

KJ holds an MFA from UCLA’s Department of World Arts & Cultures/Dance and a BA in Dance with a minor in African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Wesley Williams

Wesley L. Williams Jr. is a teacher, dancer, choreographer and entrepreneur. He attended North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. Mr. Williams is the founder of Suah African Dance Theatre, a dance theater company based in Greensboro, NC. He has been in residency at several colleges and universities such as Duke University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC School of The Arts, Stevens College- MO, Lincoln University – MO, Fayetteville State University, Radford University- VA, Winston Salem State University and has worked along side master teachers such as Dr. Chuck Davis, Mabel Robinson, Dr. Maya Angelou, Mr. Sherone Price, Jan Van Dyke, The Late Rod Rogers, Ava Vinesett, and Thaddeus Bennett. Mr. Williams is very humbled to have worked with and been taught by so many great past and present legends in his lifetime.

Sol Addison

Sol Addison is from Washington DC and a senior at Elon University. He previously danced with the Maryland Youth Ballet for ten years and is currently training at the Greensboro Ballet. Sol is a member of DanceWorks and is heavily involved with dance opportunities at Elon. Last year, Sol presented his choreographic debut at Elon’s Queer Arts Festival 2024 “Breakthrough”. Past credits include Spring Dance Concert: Bridging, Spring Dance Concert 2023, Fall Dance Concert: Unboxed, and Masque (Queer Arts Festival 2023 “Luminosity”). He would like to thank everyone involved for making his final Elon mainstage production such a positive experience!

Anaya Agard

Anaya is a third-year Dance Performance & Choreography and Arts Administration double major from Norwalk, CT. She has trained in ballet and modern since she was five years old and is loving all the new dance styles and movements she has been learning in Elon’s dance program thus far. This year, she will be performing in Dancing in the Landscape, the Fall Dance Concert, and the Spring Dance Concert. She is so excited to share her love for dance with you!!

Trudie Arling

Trudie is a first-year dance science major on a pre-med track with minors in biology, chemistry, and exercise science. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio, where she studied at the Dayton Ballet School. While a member or Dayton Ballet’s pre-professional second company, she danced in productions of The Nutcracker, Sleepy Hollow, The Great Gatsby, and Septime Weber’s Swan Lake. She is very excited to continue her dance career at Elon!

Blakely Boles

Blakely Boles is a first-year pursuing a double major in Dance Performance & Choreography and Arts Administration. She is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, where she trained at the Academy of Dance Arts for 15 years. There, she had the opportunity to learn from Kristi Boles, Julie Mulvihill, Elaine Armfield, and many more. Since being at Elon, she has performed in Dancing in the Landscape and is excited to be a part of her first Spring Dance Concert.

Pheriby Bryan

Pheriby Bryan is a senior at Elon University and a North Carolina native. She is getting her BFA in Dance and Choreography with minors in Spanish and Business. She grew up at Jami Masters School of Dance in Charlotte, NC, and has performed at Elon University, The Alvin Ailey School, Ash and Elm Dance Company, Central Piedmont Community College’s summer musicals, Florence Dance Center, and American Dance Festival’s Footprints where she danced for Abdel R. Salaam. She has most recently completed The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Summer Intensive. This past school year, Pheriby presented her directing and choreography debut entitled Semicolon thanks to the Rhodes Research Grant.

Lucy Burk

Lucy Burk is a sophomore at Elon University where she is pursuing a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography and B.A. in Arts Administration. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Lucy attended Culver Academies where she received honors in dance. She was also awarded the prestigious Thomas Bridegroom Award her senior year. Since being in college, she has performed in multiple shows such as Dancing in the Landscape (2023), Spring Dance Concert (2024), Fall Dance Concert (2024) and Salon (2024). She has also been apart of the research projects- The Matriarchy: Stories of Womankind (2024) and Movement Unscripted (2024).

Kelley Calvillo

Kelley Calvillo is a first-year Dance Performance and Choreography and Dance Science double major with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. She is also a proud Honors student. Originally from Raleigh, NC, she has had the opportunities to train under Katherine Champion, Chania Wilson, and many others. She has performed most notably with Enloe Dance Ensemble and Rainbow Dance Company. She is estatic to be participating in her first mainstage show at Elon and sends her love to her family.

Laila Cottman

Laila Cottman is a first-year student at Elon University pursuing a BFA in Dance & Performance Choreography and double-major in Strategic Communications. Prior to her commitment to Elon, she trained at her home studio in Delaware for over a decade. Laila has had the honor of performing in both local events like; Le Dîner en Blanc Wilmington and televised events such as; The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C. and the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. Laila has proven to be an impactful performer and hopes to touch every audience she meets.

Noelle Drummonds

Noelle, a sophomore Dance and International Studies major from Rogers, Arkansas, is thrilled to be a part of her second Spring Dance Concert at Elon. College Credits: Spring Dance Concert ‘24 (Elon), Fall Dance ‘24 (Elon), Tobacco Roads’ In Concert (Raleigh), Pippin (Renegade Productions). Arkansas Public Theatre: The Music Man (Zaneeta), Almost, Maine (Ginette), and Something Rotten. Viel Glück und toi toi toi!

Evelyn Ealey

Evelyn Ealey is a junior from Charlotte, North Carolina double majoring in Dance Performance & Choreography and Strategic Communications. While at Elon, she has been featured in Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, Spring Dance Concert and Black History Month Dance Concert. Her choreography has been presented at Burlington Academy of Dance and Arts and Elon Dance Program Composition Showings in Roberts Studio Theatre. She has also attended dance intensives at Giordano Dance Chicago, University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. She is excited to be part of Emanation this spring!

Hannah Furey

Hannah Furey is a junior from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, pursuing a double major in Dance Performance & Choreography and Public Health. This year, she will be performing in three works for the Fall Dance Concert and one work in the Spring Dance Concert. Hannah is thrilled to be part of these performances and to share her passion for dance with the community.

Simone Goldenberg

From Vienna, Virginia, Simone Goldenberg is a first year student pursuing a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. She has performed in Dancing in the Landscape, Dance Composition II and III Showing, Elon’s Finest Fall Showcase, and Elon Cares Benefit Cabaret, in her time at Elon University. She grew up learning dance in Northern Virginia and was a part of Metropolitan School of the Arts’ pre-professional youth tap and jazz ensembles. Simone became a teacher and teacher’s assistant at Metropolitan School of the Arts to spread her enjoyment and appreciation of the art and expression of dance.

Brooke Goldstein

From Rockland County, New York, Brooke Goldstein is studying Dance Performance, Choreography, and Sociology at Elon University. At Elon, Brooke has performed in Dancing In The Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, Black History Month Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert. Brooke completed the CREATE program at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and performed at the Florence Dance Festival. She has taught and choreographed at Coupe Theater Studio. Brooke’s choreography was showcased in the Elon Dance Program Composition Showings and the 2024 Fall Dance Concert.

Sage Grimpe

Sage Grimpe, a resident of Fishers, Indiana, was a faculty member and Pre-Professional dancer for En Pointe Indiana Ballet, under the training of the distinguished Robert Moore and Pollyana Ribiero. She has had the privilege of training under the New York City Rockettes, Joffery Ballet of Chicago, Orlando Ballet, Complextions Academy, and was a scholarship recipient at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Sage has had the privilege of dancing in the cast of award-winning movie, Nobel Vision, and award-winning New Works Piece: Suits, where she appeared as a lead soloist and interview panelist. She is excited to continue her journey at Elon University.

Hannah Harris

Hannah Harris is pursuing a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a degree in Cinema Arts and Television at Elon University. Passionate about storytelling through movement, she has choreographed for competition studios, NC State’s dance minor show, and Elon’s Fall Dance Show Unboxed with her piece, Where Does The Light Go. Hannah’s extensive dance training spans jazz, contemporary, modern, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre. She recently interned as a social media manager/videographer at Millennium Dance Complex in Nashville and collaborates with Karynn Hough of FreshTalent Agency to grow her videography business, KHMedia. She finds joy in nature and coastal escapes.

Angelina DeMartino

Angelina DeMartino is a junior from Holland, Massachusetts pursuing a double major in Dance Performance and Choreography and Dance Science and a minor in Psychology. This year, she will be performing in three works in the Fall Dance Concert, and two works in the Spring Dance Concert. She also has had the opportunity to showcase her choreography at the Composition II and III Showcases at Roberts Studio Theatre. Angelina is immensely grateful to be a part of the Elon Performing Arts community and is so excited to be a part of these performances!

Winell Henriquez

Winell Henriquez is a sophomore from Clayton, NC. She is in the 3+1 Accelerated Dual Degree Program for Accounting and is majoring in Dance Performance & Choreography. While at Elon University, Winell has performed in the Fall Dance Concert, Spring Dance Concert, Dancing in the Landscape, and the Black History Month Dance Concert. Last summer, Winell attended the American Dance Festival where she worked with many instructors and choreographers and performed in the Repertory Showcase. She is very excited to perform in her second Spring Dance Concert with Elon.

Macie Hoben

Macie Hoben is a first year Dance major from Medway MA, she studies dance, voice, and acting. Her performance credits include Elon’s Fall Dance Concert, Seussical, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten, 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), CATS (Mungojerrie),The Addams Family (Morticia), Frozen the Musical (Elsa), and Mean Girls (Regina George). Macie has performing in Disney World and has toured Europe performing as a member of Electric Youth.

Mia Johnson

Mia Johnson is a Senior BFA dance performance and choreography major with a minor in sports management. She is from Atlanta, Georgia, and trained with Georgia Dance Conservatory while being a company member of Georgia Metro Dance Theatre. Her roles there included Clara, Spanish lead, and Sugar Plum Fairy in the yearly production of The Nutcracker, along with being cast in Swan Lake and Coppelia. At Elon, she has been a part of the Fall Dance Concert, Black History Month, and the Spring Dance Concert. Mia has loved her time in this department and has experienced many performance opportunities.

Noah Macam

Noah Macam, a sophomore Dance & Arts Admin double major, is thrilled to be returning to McCrary for the Spring Dance Concert. Elon credits: Legally Blonde (Nikos), A Chorus Line (Mike Costa), Abusua: Dance Concert and Spring Dance Concert. Other credits include On Your Feet, RENT, and Mary Poppins at The Muny. Many thanks to his family & friends, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Maddie Milner

Maddie is a sophomore Dance Science and Psychology double major minoring in Neuroscience. She is a College Fellow, and enjoys drawing and playing video games in her free time.

Emma Morris

Emma Morris is a native of Lexington, Kentucky currently pursuing two degrees in Dance Performance & Choreography and Dance Science at Elon University. She has trained and performed in many performances at Elon University for choreographers such as Keshia Wall, Michelle Gibson and Elijah Motley. Emma presented site-specific choreography at Elon University’s Dancing in The Landscape in 2023. She recently studied dance abroad for 4 months in Florence, Italy in 2024 where she had the opportunity to perform the choreography of Angelo Egarese and Niccolò Poggini. Emma has also had the opportunity to perform under Jiwon Ha for her Project Roots.

Khairi Morrow

Khairi Morrow is a dynamic dancer, researcher, and leader from Atlanta, Georgia, with a passion for merging movement, health, and performance. A senior at Elon University, she majors in Dance Science and Public Health, with minors in Biology, Exercise Science, and African/African American Studies. Khairi trained at Education Thru Dance in Atlanta, Georgia, before performing in Elon’s Fall Dance Concert, Spring Dance Concert, and Black History Month Concert. She is conducting research with Professor Keshia Gee and Dr. Titch Madzima, exploring the effects of West African dance on cardiovascular health. Her work represents her dedication to advancing the intersection of dance, science, equity, and wellness.

Reagan Nasky

Reagan Nasky is a first-year from Dallas, Texas. She is a double major in Dance Performance and Choreography and Dance Science. Before graduating high school she studied at Texas Ballet Theater, and attended many summer intensives such as, Ballet Met, American Ballet Theater, Texas Ballet Theater, and others. She is very excited to perform in her first staged performance and Elon University.

Aleah Newman

Aleah Newman is a junior dance performance and choreography major from Chicago, Illinois. She has been dancing for many years with her local studio in various styles. She has been in multiple Elon Dance shows throughout her time here including Dancing in the Landscape, Black History Month Dance Concert, Fall Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert. She is excited to be in this year’s spring dance show, Emanation.

Gia Nguyen

Gia Nguyen is a Senior Dance and Sociology major at Elon University, hailing from Collegeville, PA. Gia began her dance training in competition settings through various styles. She has had the privilege of performing many shows here at Elon, learning and working with faculty from all over the nation. She has also had the honor of showcasing her own choreography in the Fall Dance Concert in 2023. Most recently, Gia studied abroad in Florence, Italy this past spring where she was able to perform and learn from amazing Italian dance teachers. In her final year at Elon, Gia was honored with the Senior Outstanding Dance Performance and Choreography Award. She is excited to be in her last Spring Dance Concert with the Elon Performing Arts under faculty and guest choreographers.

Katey O’Connell

Katey O’Connell is a senior BFA Dance Performance & Choreography major with a BA in History at Elon University. Originally from Bedford, NH, she has had the privilege of performing in all of Elon’s productions throughout her college career. She also had the opportunity to travel to Florence, Italy, where she performed at the Florence Dance Festival. Beyond the stage, she gained valuable experience as an arts administration assistant during her internship with the Joffrey Ballet School.

Taylor Quinn

Taylor Quinn is a Freshman Dance Performance and Choreography and Dance Science double major at Elon University. Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Taylor has been and continues training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, West African, and more. Taylor also enjoys Musical Theatre, where she can express herself not only through dance but through singing and acting as well. Some of her credits include 42nd Street as Anytime Annie and Matilda as Mrs. Wormwood. She is thrilled to continue her artistic career at Elon University.

Sarah Rothacker

Sarah Rothacker is a senior Dance Performance and Choreography (BFA) and Communication Design (BA) double major from Dublin, OH. While at Elon, she has performed in Dancing in the Landscape, Black History Month Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert, along with various student works. Sarah spent last summer in Florence, Italy, performing in the Florence Dance Festival, and in the most recent semester, she was awarded the Outstanding Senior Dance Performance and Choreography Award. Most recently, she presented her choreography in Dancing in the Landscape and performed in the Fall Dance Concert. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her as she performs in her final Spring Dance Concert!

Lila Snodgrass

Lila Snodgrass is a junior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pursuing a double major in Dance Performance and Choreography and Mathematics. This year, Lila choreographed for Dancing in the Landscape and performed in the Fall Dance Concert. Additionally, as a Lumen Scholar here at Elon, Lila is continuing her research on the intersection between math and dance through knot theory under the mentorship of Dr. Nancy Scherich. Lila is honored and excited to be part of this performance!

Lilly Sears

Lilly Sears is currently a Junior at Elon University. She is pursuing a major in Dance Performance and Choreography with two minors in Psychology and Expressive Arts. At Elon University she has participated in the shows Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, Black History Month Concert, and the Spring Dance Concert. Lilly is from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina where she was trained in ballet, modern, and jazz. She is excited to be a part of this amazing show.

Ella Stewart

Ella Stewart is a sophomore at Elon University pursuing a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography and BA in English with a Creative Writing concentration. She is from Columbia, South Carolina. At Elon, Ella has performed in Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, Black History Month Dance Concert, Spring Dance Concert, and the Rhoades Grant Dance Concert. This past summer, Ella attended American Dance Festival and worked with Jordan Lloyd and her peers on a choreography project presented in ADF’s Repertory Showcase. She is very excited for her second Spring Dance Concert!

Sophie Seitchik

Sophie Seitchik, a junior Dance & Dance Science double major, is thrilled to be returning to McCrary for the Spring Dance Concert. Elon credits: Legally Blonde (Ensemble), Abusua: Dance Concert, Student Choreography Showcase 2023&2024, and Spring Dance Concert. Many thanks to her family & friends, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Myah Shepherd

Myah Shepherd is a sophomore originally from Coral Springs, Florida. Pursuing a double major in Dance Performance and Choreography and Arts Administration with a minor in Business Administration. Last year she performed in Dancing In The Landscape, Black History Month Dance Concert, Spring Dance Concert, and was part of The Matriarchy: Stories of Womankind in the Rhoades Grant Dance Concert. This year she’s performed in the Fall Dance Concert and is so excited to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show.

Meaghan Unger

Broadway National Tour of A Christmas Story, the Musical. Off-Broadway productions: High School Musical, Annie Warbucks, Beauty and the Beast. TV / Film: The Undoing (ballet dancer), Bad Education (student), God-Fish (Lead), Paper Daughters (Mina), Live with Kelly and Ryan (tap dancer), Target Holiday Show with John Legend, backup dancer for Darryl McDaniels, The Nutcracker Ballet (multiple performances / multiple roles). UNCSA Pre-professional Contemporary Summer Program (3 years)

Braelyn Valente-Phillips

Braelyn is a first-year Dance Performance and Choreography and Professional Writing and Rhetoric double major at Elon University. She danced at Acton-Boxborough Dance Center in Massachusetts for 16 years before graduating. Braelyn has been choreographing and teaching for 4 years, most notably creating her own solos which have gained recognition at multiple competitions. Outside of competing, Braelyn has also performed in recitals, music videos, and plays. She uses her passion for storytelling in her dancing and choreography. Braelyn has attended summer dance intensives at Peridance, The Ailey School, and Urbanity.

Emma Vanags

Emma Vanags is a sophomore at Elon University. She is originally from Richmond, Virginia, where she previously trained at J’adore Dance Studio. She has planned to continue dancing at Elon with a double major in the B.F.A. for Dance Performance and Choreography and the B.S. for Dance Science. She has performed in Elon’s 2023 Dancing in the Landscape, 2023 Salon Showcase, 2024 Spring Dance Concert, 2024 Fall Dance Concert, and 2024 Salon Showcase and she is excited to perform in Elon’s 2025 Spring Dance Concert. Along with this, she was a part of Madi Trigilio and Jessica Werfel’s Rhodes Scholarship performance in 2024.

Aryanna Vindas

Aryanna Vindas is a choreographer, dancer, and educator exploring consent-based improvisation and dancer autonomy. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography from Elon University and has trained at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.
Her performances span the U.S. and Mexico, including works at Elon University, and Greensboro Ballet. She has performed in Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Elon’s Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, and Dancing In The Landscape.
With extensive ballet, contemporary, and theatrical training, she creates mindful, improvisation-driven choreography. Certified in Cecchetti ballet, she has trained with Texas Ballet Theatre, and The Dallas Conservatory.

Hailey Avari

Hailey Avari is excited to light Merrily We Roll Along at Elon University! Hailey is a sophomore Theatrical Design and Technology major at Elon. Her prior experiences at Elon include, The Fall Dance Concert (lighting designer), The Spring Dance Concert (Stage Manager), Legally Blonde (Assistant Stage Manager), and A Chorus Line (Assistant Stage Manager).

Lillian Chen

Lillian is a sophomore from New Jersey with a double major in Theatrical Design & Technology and Arts Administration and is thrilled to be working as the lighting designer for Grand Night! Recent productions at Elon include The Grapes of Wrath (Props Manager), Spring Dance Concert: Emanation (Asst. Lighting Designer), Paradise Lost (Stage Manager), Fall Dance Concert: Unboxed (Lighting Designer), and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Scenic/Props Coordinator). When she isn’t backstage, you can find her working as a house manager. Many thanks to the company of Grand Night for creating such a fun and collaborative environment and trusting her to light their work – enjoy the show!