Overview
The Academy of Academics and Arts Dance Magnet Program is dedicated to developing the next generation of dance artists by providing comprehensive and diverse education in various dance genres, as well as education in anatomy and alignment, and dance history. The Academy strictly follows curriculum standards set by the Alabama Department of Education to ensure that all students receive an equitable and valuable experience that enriches their knowledge of dance as an art form.
"We are never more truly and profoundly human than when we dance".- Jose Limon
Upcoming Events
The AAA Dance Magnet's Spring Production of Welcome to the Circus is May 6th-8th for the public. We are excited to perform this energetic, fun show for audiences!
Tickets for Welcome to the Circus
Purchase at the link below!
Purchase at the link below!
We are looking for corporate sponsorships to support our spring production. If you are interested in supporting the Dance Magnet Program at AAA in this way, please visit the link below for more information.
We are taking advertisement placements in our program, so personal ads for students and ads for local businesses are available for purchase at the link below.
We are taking advertisement placements in our program, so personal ads for students and ads for local businesses are available for purchase at the link below.
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A Special Thank You
We are so thankful to our sponsor, Soles Dance Center, for their generous donation toward our production of Welcome to the Circus. Their support has allowed us to create a full-stop production that is sure to entertain audiences! The AAA Dance Magnet is always looking to make relationships with local businesses and corporations. We believe in the work that our students produce, and we are thankful that others in the area also believe and choose to support our program! |
Welcome to the Circus
The Dance Magnet Program and the Visual Art Magnet Program have collaborated extensively this spring semester. The Visual Art Program has designed artwork specifically for our production of Welcome to the Circus, some of which you will see on stage, and some you will see displayed in the lobby during the Circus Art Showcase.
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All forms for Spring Semester are due February 1, 2022.
Costume Rental Fee is payable by check, made out to Academy for Academics and Arts.
The fee is due February 1, 2022.
Costume Rental Fee is payable by check, made out to Academy for Academics and Arts.
The fee is due February 1, 2022.
Students who wish to apply for Student Choreography, please complete the application linked below.
The application is due February 1, 2022.
The application is due February 1, 2022.
Welcome to the Circus
Rehearsal Schedule
After-School Rehearsal
Please notice which piece is being rehearsed during each rehearsal, and what group of students are called.
March 23, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: 1st, 3rd, 7th and 8th Period Called
March 25, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: 2nd, 4th and National Honor Society for Dance Arts Called
March 30, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: All Dance Magnet Called
April 1, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 6, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 8, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 13, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 15, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 20, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 22, 2022, 3:30-5pm
All Dance Magnet Called
Technical Rehearsal
April 25-29, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Main Character, Lead Ensemble and NHSDA Called
May 2-5, 2022, 3:30-7pm
All Dance Magnet Called
Please notice which piece is being rehearsed during each rehearsal, and what group of students are called.
March 23, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: 1st, 3rd, 7th and 8th Period Called
March 25, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: 2nd, 4th and National Honor Society for Dance Arts Called
March 30, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Moulin Rouge: All Dance Magnet Called
April 1, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 6, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 8, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Opening: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 13, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 15, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 20, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Closing: Main Characters and Lead Ensemble Called
April 22, 2022, 3:30-5pm
All Dance Magnet Called
Technical Rehearsal
April 25-29, 2022, 3:30-5pm
Main Character, Lead Ensemble and NHSDA Called
May 2-5, 2022, 3:30-7pm
All Dance Magnet Called
Please review Student/Parent Contract for absence policy. Please complete Conflict Form.
All forms for Spring Semester are due February 1, 2022.
Conflicts and absences may affect casting.
All forms for Spring Semester are due February 1, 2022.
Conflicts and absences may affect casting.
Meet the Teacher
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Taylor Randolph is a dance artist born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. Randolph graduated Summa Cum Laude from Troy University with a BFA in Dance and a Minor in Public Relations, in May of 2020. As a student of the Department of Dance, she was a company member of Troy Repertory Dance Ensemble, a group of dancers chosen by audition to represent the BFA in Dance program. Randolph also was Troy University's chapter President of National Honor Society for Dance Arts. While at Troy University, Randolph was chosen to participate in various master classes and workshops, including a ballet masterclass from Edward Villela and a week-long choreographic workshop with Thang Dao. Too, she was chosen to perform works by Takehiro Ueyama, José Limón set by Dante Puleio, James Boyd, Nicki Loud, Lisa Bauford, Caitlin Parish and London Brison.
Seeking further dance education, Randolph attended the American Dance Festival in 2018, where she trained under Ramón Flowers (ballet), Christian Von Howard (contemporary) and Charles A. Anderson (kinetic storytelling). While at ADF, she took masterclasses from Paul Taylor Dance Company, Pilobolus and Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre. In 2019, Randolph accepted two highly competitive internships in New York City, New York, including the José Limón Dance Foundation as the Education Intern and RIOULT Dance NY as the Development Intern. Randolph's most recent training came from Orange Grove Dance in their 2020 summer intensive that focused heavily on technique and repertory from the company, as well as multi-media elements, including film, sound design and lighting design. Beyond her responsibilities at AAA, Randolph is a working professional, teaching and choreographing across the southeast. Her original work has been accepted into various national choreographic festivals, including Body Logic Dance Festival, Catharsis Series II, Catharsis Series III, CDC Fest, IWD Showcase, New Century Dance Project, New Wave Dance Festival and New Works Dance Concert. |
Photography courtesy of Jenille Woodruff
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