Dara Stevens-Meredith, a native of Atlanta, GA, began her training at Tri-Cities High School and Total Dance/Dancical Productions under Dawn Axam and Terrie Axam. She received her BFA in dance education at The University of the Arts. Dara has performed with Total Dance Theater, Brian Sanders "Junk", Jomandi Productions, Opera North, via International's, Haiku/Poems, Sonia Sanchez' Living Legend Tour, Collaboration Works and Waheed Works. She has trained and performed works nationally by renowned teachers/choreographers Patdro Harris, Roscoe Sales, Milton Myers, Kim Bears-Bailey, Nina Gilreath, Ronen Koresh, Abdel Salaam, Christopher Huggins, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Gary Jeter, Corey Baker, Abdur-Rahim Jackson and Shawn-Lamere Williams. Dara has taught at universities, dance institutions and dance schools in the tri-state area.
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Laceda Cuyler, a native of Tampa, FL, was a student at the first performing arts high school in Tampa, FL, called Howard W. Blake. She graduated from The University of the Arts where she received her BFA in dance education. Laceda's work "Urban Voodoo" was accepted as a student piece to be presented in Choreographers Corner held in Atlanta, GA. As a performer she has had the pleasure of being in the presence of and working with such choreographers as Lula Washington, Nathan Trice, Milton Myers, Kim Bears-Bailey, Ronald K. Brown, Gary Jeter, Christopher Huggins and Shawn-Lamere Williams. Laceda has appeared on the ABC After School Special, "I Used to Dance," and performed at the XXV Super Bowl. Laceda received a full scholarship to Jacob's Pillow. Laceda has taught dance at many college universities and local dance schools and institutions in the tri-state area. Laceda is also co-founder of DCNS Summer Dance Intensive. Laceda is a member of Collaboration Works and joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2001. |
Willie Smith III, a native of Charlotte, NC, where he began his training at Weir Dancing Inc. Willie is a 2005 honors graduate of Northwest School of the Arts. He is now a senior ballet performance major at The University of the Arts. Willie has performed with Space Coast Ballet Co., Western Ballet Co., Brandywine Ballet and Smoke Lillies and Jade Arts Initiative and Waheed Works. He joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2007. |
Matthew Thomas a native of Philadelphia, PA. He began his training at age 6. He studied at l&l Dance Studio, YTPC, Philadanco and Pennsylvania Ballet - The Rock School. Matthew performed in the Duke Ellington's Harlem Nutcracker. Matthew was a member of Eleone Connection and joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2007. |
Kelli Venter a native of Baltimore, MD, began her dance training in elementary school, with the "Twigs" program at the Baltimore School of the Arts where she later went for her high school education. She graduated from The University of the Arts in 2008 with a BFA in ballet. She has worked with choreographers Christopher Huggins, Molly Misgalla, Kim Bears-Bailey, Wayne St. David, Gary Jeter, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Corey Baker, Abdur-Rahim Jackson, Anthony Burell and Shawn-Lamere Williams. She has performed with entertainers on MTV and in the production of "My Brother Marvin." Kelli joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2004. |
| Shalay Monique Johnson, is a native of Stone Mountain, GA. Shalay graduated from Dekalb School of the Performing Arts where she founded the Harambee Dance Company. Shalay has trained with various teachers around Atlanta and the country. Shalay is currently a sophomore at The University of the Arts, where she is pursuing a BFA degree in modern dance. Shalay joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2008. |
Leighanna Kennett is a native of Canastota, NY. She began her dance training with Wende Warne, Sandie Fukes and Nicole Cotton of the United Academy of the Performing Arts in Oneida, ny. Leighanna has performed at Disney World, the Half-Time Show at the Pro-Bowl and the United Kids of America tour. Leighanna has also studied with Delia Foley of the Mohawk Valley Ballet in Utica, NY where she performed principal and solo roles in the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, the Lion King of Mali and Midsummer's Night Dream. She has attended summer intensives at the Rock School of PA Ballet, The Orlando Ballet and The Sarasota Ballet. Leighanna is now a sophomore at the University of The Arts. Leighanna joined Eleone Dance Theatre as an apprentice in 2008. |
Parris Lacey a native of Prince Georges County Maryland, began his first training at Thomas G. Pullen Magnet Performing School. He graduated from Suitland High School under the performing arts program with high honors. Parris is now a junior modern performance major at The University of the Arts. While being in the process of growth within his artistry he has worked with choreographers such as Debbie Allen, Ronald K. Brown, Christopher Huggins, Kim Bears-Bailey, Karen Brown, Camille Brown and many more. Parris was casted in a principle role in The University of the Arts production of "Forces of Rhythm" and was hand picked by choreographer Louis Johnson. Parris joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2009. |
Daniel LaMont Moore a native of Washington, DC, began his dance training at The Northeast Performing Arts Outreach Youth Center. Daniel attended Suitland High School for the Visual and Performing Arts where he studied under Linda Darr and Barbara Marks. Daniel is a Junior Ballet Performance Major at The University of the Arts. He had attended scholarship programs such as The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dance Institute of Washington, Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts, and Anointed Dance Ministry and Company. He has worked with Debbie Allen, Anthony Burrell, Fabian Barnes, Arthur Mitchell, and Earl Mosley. Daniel thanks God everyday for his gifted that was given to him. Daniel joined Eleone Dance Theatre in 2009 |
Dujaun Smart, Jr., A native of Detroit, MI, began his dance training at Fem Fatale Dance Studio in Oak Park, MI, under the guidance and instruction of Rita Mosley. He has also studied with Nicole Burnette, Norma Fowler and Bruce Bradley. He has toured in Germany and France and mentored under Christopher Huggins in italy. Dujaun attended Lewis Cass Technical High School where he graduated in 2007. He received scholarships to train at Dance Theater of Harlem, Edge Performing Arts Center, The Ailey School and Tucson Ballet. Dujuan has participated in various competitions nationwide earning titles such as: 2006 Act-So National Gold Medalist, 2006 Urban Jamm Well-Rounded Dancer of the Year, 2007 Mr. Bravo winner, 2007 National Mr. Showbiz winner and 2007 NFAA Jazz Dance winner. He is currently a sophomore dance major at The University of the Arts. Dujaun joined the company in 2008. |
Tiffany Nicole Webb, a native of Philadelphia, PA, began her dance training at Freedom Theatre under the instruction of Patricia Scott-Hobbs, Antoinette Coward-Gilmore, Shawn-Lamere Williams and Dr. Glendola Yhema Mills to name a few. While training at Freedom Tiffany has had the opportunity to perform in their annual productions of Alkanza Danz and Black Nativity. Tiffany also has trained with Philadanco, Dance Theater of Harlem, Kariamu and Co. and Eleone Dance Theatre. Tiffany attended Howard University majoring in musical theatre. She had the opportunity to perform with Vanessa Bell Calloway, Phyllis Stickney in the Vagina Monologues. Tiffany was a member of Eleone Connection and joined Eleone Dance Theatre as an apprentice in 2008. |
