Huge congrats to our 9 Senior dancers! They're creating fresh new works for their final performance and getting to perform a new piece by Starla Edwards, a fellow ASFA alum! They are unstoppable! ❤️ #asfadance #asfaschool #dance #seniors
Guys, it’s almost time!! Tomorrow is our first performance at 7 PM 🤍( ASFA Students ,Faculty and staff members are freee)
We’re starting with Coppélia, staged by Wes Chapman, featuring our 7th–10th graders.
Next is Napoli, staged by Shawn Black, performed by our 11th–12th graders.
We’ll also have Where the Brook Meets The River , staged by Germaul Barnes, featuring dancers from 7th–10th grade, and Weathering by Margi, performed by our 11th–12th graders.
Lastly, we’re premiering a new work created by our guest artist Thomas Talawa Presto called African Like Pretty, featuring the entire department.
Come support us!! ✨🩰
Tickets are in the bio
✨If you haven’t heard… we perform in less than a week!✨
This show will feature excerpts from the amazing classic ballet Sleeping Beauty performed by grades 7–12, set by Shawn Black, Wes Chapman, and Roger Van Fleteren — plus brand new works by Germaul Barnes (grades 11–12) and Margi Cole (grades 7–9). We also have two incredible Guest Artists, Lydia Coco choreography a new work for our 10th graders, and a restaged work by Kelly King for our juniors and seniors!
🩰 November 1 & 2 | 7PM & 2:30PM
We can’t wait for everyone to see it! 💫
🎟️ Link in bio for tickets!
Yesterday the juniors and seniors wrapped up their week with guest artist @kellykdance , who choreographed a brand new piece that will be performed in the Fall Show! ✨ It was such an honor to learn and create with her. They have put in so much hard work this week and can’t wait to share it with you. So grateful for this experience!❤️🕺🏼👯♀️
✨ What an absolute pleasure to have live musicians in my class today before rehearsal @asfaschool with these beauties in class!! So grateful🙏🏻
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Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre returns to the ASFA campus for its second collaboration, ASFA Gathering. You may remember Yaa Samar from the site-specific performance with The Walk with Amal. This process will draw on original repertory - featuring movement, text, song, dance, puppetry, and play - as well as the creation of original narratives, improvisational scores, task-based exercises and games to be devised with the participants. The residency will culminate in a performance of a unique gathering showcasing the collective efforts and individual stories of the group on Friday, August 22 at 5:00pm and Saturday, August 23 at 12:00pm at the Alabama School of Fine Arts in the Center Dance Studio. On Friday, please enter through the ASFA School lobby. On Saturday, please enter through the ASFA Cafeteria doors. Signage will be posted. These events are FREE and open to the public.
Next up is Ellie Irvine (5yr senior) with her piece “bittersweet🎀”
Her work dives into how the people and experiences from our childhood shape who we become as adults. It explores how we carry those younger versions of ourselves throughout life and how individual memories affect the way we see the world, make decisions, and build relationships.
bittersweet is a love letter to girlhood and a reminder to honor our younger selves for guiding us, even when we didn’t realize it. 💗
👯Performers Nayeli Hogue, Haley Moore, Ava Noble. Lilah Helmer, Zoie Jordan
Understudy: Jordyn Donner
Collaborators: Bailey Keith (Visual Art)
A few weeks ago, we had our Senior Choreography performances (May 1–3), and now the pictures are finally in! So excited to start sharing each piece created by our 10 amazing seniors now officially alumni 🥹❤️🎓
First up is Marie Bennett (four year senior)💜with her piece “things we leave behind.”
Her piece reflects on her time at ASFA, both the highs and lows. She wanted to express the emotions she experienced over the past four years and the friendships she formed along the way. It’s a reminder that while everyone’s journey is different, even in the loneliest moments, there are always people you can lean on.
Huge thank you to our photographer @michaeljmoorephoto for capturing these beautiful moments! 📸✨
Performers 👯♀️: Piper Bonner, Mecheseney Martin, August Intoccia, Olivia Osborne, Autumn Smith
Understudy: Aidan Eubanks
Collaborators: Jonathon Gutierrez & Jacob Moryoussef
(Music), and Lillian Wilson (Creative Writing)
Our 10 dance seniors will be taking to the stage just once more. This final piece is both powerful and heartfelt. Choreographed by alum Rachel Lockhart in collaboration with the dancers, they have truly made something spectacular that you will not want to miss. Don’t miss it this Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 2:30 at the @djdtheater .
In just a week is opening night to ASFA dance’s 2025 Senior Choreography Project performance. Our 10 seniors have carefully crafted personal works that they are excited to share. We can’t wait for you to join us next weekend! Tech week here we come!
During ASFA Dance’s Spring Repertory in March, our dancers showcased an exciting variety of modern and contemporary dances. A powerful, thought provoking piece from resident teacher Germaul Barnes, A poetic, intimate piece from another resident teacher Margi Cole, and a fiery, Latin- jazz fusion by guest artist Sekou McMiller. Senior Choreography is in less than a month. Can’t wait to see you there! Ticket link in bio
