5! 6! 7! 8! Dance makes up a large part of musical theater and plays a crucial role in telling the story of a show. In this class, we will discuss how dance can be used to tell a story, how to dance together as an ensemble, and discuss different styles of dance that influence musical theater. By participating in this class, students will learn basic dance terminology, increase their confidence as a dancer, and build an understanding of musical theater dance!
Teacher:
Taylor Ruscitti
Taylor Ruscitti began participating in CYT Chicago at the ago of 8 years old, where she fell in love with telling stories through theater and dance. This prompted her to begin taking dance classes in different studios throughout the Chicago suburbs. When moving to Nashville for college, she knew she wanted to reach out and get involved with CYT Nashville. Taylor attended Belmont University where she studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and completed minors in Dance and Public Relations. Taylor completed the Disney College Program in the Fall of 2019 where she was able to work on their animal education team. Currently, Taylor is working at Belmont University as a housing director and pursuing her master’s degree through MTSU in Organizational Leadership. Taylor is excited to continue working with CYT Nashville by passing on her love of theater and dance to the next generation.
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