In honor of Statesboro School of Dance’s 20th Anniversary Spring Performance, SSOD alumni reunited to perform. Those participating included a dozen students who graduated from SSOD during 2002-2021. Below are some pictures from the performance.
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SSOD Alumni Participate in UGA’s Tap Dawgs
SSOD Alumni Bailey Gunter and Ansley Whitlock recently performed with the Tap Dawgs, a tap dance group at the University of Georgia. Bailey also serves are their PR Chair. See below for a few pictures from their Spring Showcase.
Calling all SSOD Alumni!
Calling all SSOD Alumni! This season marks our 20th Spring Recital and want to include YOU! If you are a graduate of Statesboro School of Dance, we invite you to participate in our SSOD Reunion dance at the Spring Recital on June 4, 2022. Yes, you’ll need to be at dress rehearsal on Thursday, June...
SSOD Alum Mallory Lanier Rosche Named Outstanding Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Mallory Lanier Rosche was recently awarded “Outstanding Occupational Therapy Practitioner” for 2020 by the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association. She was nominated for this award for her work with Steps of Grace:Ballet for Special Needs, an adaptive dance program she founded and continues to direct. This year marks 10 years of this program providing dance education to...
SSOD Alum Haley Parrish College Dance Fundraiser
Former SSOD student Haley Parrish, now a student at the University of Georgia, recently choreographed the winning routine in UGA’s Greek Grind. SDT Greek Grind is an annual dance competition between all Panhellenic sorority chapters at UGA. All proceeds are donated to Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), and 94 cents of every dollar raised directly...
Former SSOD Student Ashley Wade to Dance with Disney
Former SSOD student Ashley Wade, a current student at Georgia College, was recently hired as a Walt Disney Character Performer! Ashley will be working at the Walt Disney World property in Orlando, Florida! Congratulations Ashley!!
SSOD Alum makes UGA’s Tap Dawgs
Congratulations to SSOD alum Bailey Gunter for making the University of Georgia’s Tap Dawgs!! Tap Dawgs is a student organization at the University of Georgia dedicated to keeping the art of tap dancing alive. They choreograph their own dances and perform them at events around the community. We are very proud of you Bailey!
SSOD Alumnus Ashley Wade Performs in Nutcracker
SSOD alumnus Ashley Wade has continued to dance since graduating, dancing with Georgia College and State University’s dance program. In this year’s performance of ‘Nutcracker’, Ashley is dancing the part of the Snow Queen! Congratulations Ashley! Performances are December 7-9 at the Russell Auditorium at GCSU in Milledgeville. More Info + Tickets: https://www.macon365.com/event/the-nutcracker-22nd-anniversary-production/
Aaron Carter Wins in Local Dancing with the Stars
Former SSOD dancer Aaron Carter was one of this year’s pros in the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. His partner was Diana Ray from East Georgia Regional Medical Center. After performing a ballet to “Titanic”, they walked away with 1st runner up and Sunday’s People Choice Award Winner! Congratulations Aaron and Diana! Below is a...
Alumni Update – September 2018
Do you ever wonder if any of the SSOD dancer continue dancing after their “I Will Remember You” send-off? Some actually do! Here is a round-up of former SSOD dancers, who have continued with their love of dance after graduating… Sarah Voiselle, minored in dance while attending the University of Georgia Annalise Fennell, continues dancing...