Meet Harper | Dogwood Dance Company Feature | Year Seven (Copy)
This is my seventh year working with Dogwood’s Dance Company and showcasing their talents through my camera. It has been such an honor getting to know so many dancers over the years, As a former middle school teacher I love this age and it fills my heart to get to know these dancers and work them in such a fun setting every year!
The Dogwood Dance Company was established in 2016. It is an audition-based student dance company from Dogwood Middle School, an arts integrated school located in Richmond, VA. Company members study Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Improvisation, and Composition within the Binford dance program. The company has performed throughout the community including: The 2019 Superintendent’s State of the Schools Address, Generation Dream, Richmond Public Schools Fine Arts Festival, Strawberry Street Festival, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, Petersburg Home for Ladies, and Cedarfield Retirement Community. The company also had the opportunity to perform in the music videos “Have It All” and “Love Is Still The Answer” by Jason Mraz. The Dogwood Dance Company inspires students to find their own voice through performance and choreography while learning valuable skills in the rehearsal process including collaboration, respect, and confidence.
This year the company dancers met at the Branch Muesuem and chose their favorite spots to showcase their movement and choreography they have learned through this year’s dance curriculum.
MEET harper
HARPER 8TH GRADE
This year the Dancers of RVA Photoshoot has meant a lot to me, especially because I was able to showcase my dream come true of being on pointe. I have truly appreciated this experience of being able to see how a photoshoot would be if I choose to continue in this area. Being in a dance company has taught me so much more than I ever thought it would, and I wouldn't trade the three years with all the amazing people at Dogwood for anything in the world. The community and love these people have shown me as I've developed my dance expertise has been truly remarkable. I will never forget what these amazing people have taught me and shown me and I will be forever grateful to all of you! You guys all made my 8th grade year something to remember!
