(New
York, NY—June 10, 2016) High Tech High School junior Kayla Alvarez and sophomore
Melina Soriano, both residents of Bayonne, have been invited to join the Paul
Taylor Teen Ensemble for 2016-2017, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal
of High Tech High School.
Alvarez
and Soriano auditioned in May for this prestigious opportunity, with classes starting
at the Taylor School in September and held on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
under the direction of Raegan Wood, a member of the
Paul Taylor Dance Company (1982-1989).
Wood has taught at the Taylor School, as well as Barnard College and The
Juilliard School, and currently instructs students at Mason Gross School of the
Arts at Rutgers University.
"This is a phenomenal
opportunity for [Alvarez and Soriano],” says Trista DeFilippis, Head of the High
Tech Dance Department. “Not only will
this experience enhance their versatility as performers, but it will be a
terrific addition to their resumes, especially during the college
application process."
The Paul Taylor Teen Ensemble offers teenagers an
opportunity to learn more about its namesake’s diverse repertory. By audition only, the Ensemble seeks to expand
students’ experience with Taylor’s movement style, developing his or her
technical proficiency and overall artistry through a year’s commitment that includes
technique classes and rehearsals. The Ensemble performs throughout the
tri-state area and at festivals, public and private schools, and at
larger venues such as Symphony Space, Peridance Capezio Center, and SUNY
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| Melina Soriano, left, and Kayla Alvarez, right |
