Denton City Contemporary Ballet

This year marks the 35th year of our dance company! The Denton City Contemporary Ballet produces "A Gift for Emma" every year, as well as the Collage Denton Dance Festival, the Community Master Class Series, etc. This year also marks the 4th year for our Competition Company and we are so proud to be able to offer these opportunities to our dancers!

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Miss Audrey Crandall is a 17 year old Junior at Founders Classical Academy. Her first role in “A Gift for Emma” was as a “Toy Soldier” in 2010! This year she will be dancing the role of “Emma!” Audrey’s favorite role over the years has been dancing as a “Littlest Angel” or “Jellyfish.” Audrey dances 12+ hours a week at DDC and is currently preparing for DDC’s first Competition Season this spring! Her most influential teachers are Lisa Racina-Torre, Kimberley Mayes, Kristin Klade, Lisa Neely, Nicole Jordan, Rachel Wade, Jasmine Morris, Kihyoung Choi, Jadah Queen, Eylin Aguilar, Anne Black Scalf, & Kathryn Anderson. Audrey attended DCCB’s Educational Tour of New York City in 2017, Thom Clower Winter Ballet Intensives, DDC’s Back to School Intensive, New York City Dance Alliance, and Joffrey Southwest Summer Intensive. “When I’m not dancing, I do homework!” “I want to go to college (not sure where yet). I want to go into the medical field. I want to keep dance in my life somehow, and maybe teach someday.” “I am so thankful for the experiences I’ve had dancing at DDC!” "A GIFT FOR EMMA" 12/11 & 12/12 at TWU Margo Jones Performance Hall in Denton, Tx
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Miss Audrey Crandall is a 17 year old Junior at Founders Classical Academy. Her first role in “A Gift for Emma” was as a “Toy Soldier” in 2010! This year she will be dancing the role of “Emma!” Audrey’s favorite role over the years has been dancing as a “Littlest Angel” or “Jellyfish.” Audrey dances 12+ hours a week at DDC and is currently preparing for DDC’s first Competition Season this spring! Her most influential teachers are Lisa Racina-Torre, Kimberley Mayes, Kristin Klade, Lisa Neely, Nicole Jordan, Rachel Wade, Jasmine Morris, Kihyoung Choi, Jadah Queen, Eylin Aguilar, Anne Black Scalf, & Kathryn Anderson. Audrey attended DCCB’s Educational Tour of New York City in 2017, Thom Clower Winter Ballet Intensives, DDC’s Back to School Intensive, New York City Dance Alliance, and Joffrey Southwest Summer Intensive. “When I’m not dancing, I do homework!” “I want to go to college (not sure where yet). I want to go into the medical field. I want to keep dance in my life somehow, and maybe teach someday.” “I am so thankful for the experiences I’ve had dancing at DDC!”
"A Gift for Emma" 12/11 & 12/12 at TWU Margo Jones Performance Hall in Denton, TX
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Miss Candace Carpenter is a 17 year old Senior at Guyer High School. Her first role in “A Gift for Emma” was as a “Collector’s Doll” in 2011! This year she will be dancing the parts of Swingin’ Elf, Spiders, Snowflakes, Seaweed, Princess, & Jazz Class Finale. Candace’s favorite role over the years has been dancing as a Seaweed & the Princess. She dances 15+ hours a week at DDC and is currently in preparation to compete at Youth American Grand Prix. Her most influential teachers are Lisa Racina-Torre, Lyndette Galen, Anna Donavan, Rhodes Elliot, Elise Elliot, Leticia Oliveira, Lisa Neely, Thom Clower, Kimberley Mayes, Nicole Jordan, & Rachel Wade. Candace attended DCCB’s Educational tour of New York City in 2017, DDC’s Back to School Intensives, DCCB’s Thom Clower Winter Intensives, & Texas Ballet Theater’s Summer Intensive. When she’s not dancing, “I like to watch movies, hang out with friends, and dance some more!” “I am attending Dallas Baptist University in the fall of 2022 for a Bachelors of Early Childhood Education to 12th Grade Special Education. I plan to open a dance studio for special needs children!” "A Gift for Emma" 12/11 & 12/12 at TWU Margo Jones Performance Hall in Denton, TX
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Miss Izzy Kissinger is a 17 year old Senior at Decatur High School. Her first role in “A Gift for Emma” was as a “Rosebud” in 2015! This year she will be dancing the parts of Swingin Elves, Snowflakes, Seaweed, Peacock, Spanish Dancer, and Jazz Class Finale. Izzy’s favorite roles over the years are either “Emma” in 2019 or “Ballerina Doll” because that was my first big role. She dances 8 hours a week at DDC. “Mrs. Lisa Racina-Torre is like my 2nd mom, always encouraging & supporting my endeavors. Mrs. Kimberley Mayes pushes me to think outside the box & expand my inner artist. Ms. Lisa Neely’s class always brings a smile to my face, her creative energy makes ballet fun. Mrs. Nicole Jordan always pushes my stamina, making me into a stronger dancer. Mrs. Kristin Klade has such a kind nature and always encourages me even on my off days.” Izzy attended DCCB’s Educational Tour of New York City in 2017, New York City Dance Alliance Convention, DDC’s Summer Intensive, DDC’s Back to School Intensives, Dallas Conservatory Summer Intensive, and DCCB’s Thom Clower Winter Ballet Intensive. “When I’m not dancing, I enjoy surrounding myself with friends, playing ukelele, or reading my bible. I plan to attend college at a University as a dance major, also studying kinesiology to potentially become a physical therapist, or pursue a career in dance education & choreography.” “I’m involved in extra-curriculars, such as STUCO, NHS, Theatre, Choir, & I help lead a bible study group at school. Amongst all those things, dance is the only blessing that allows me to be truly free and escape reality!”
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