Everything Goes Dance Companies
Celebrating 43 Years of Dance Artistry
WE HAVE A COMPANY FOR YOU!
2019 marks the 43rd season of the EGD Company, founded in 1976 by Jimmie & Carol Ann Crowell.
These talented dancers learn special choreography and perform at events around the state. They also compete in local and national competitions and are star performers at our annual spring show.
Through the years, our company members have received many awards and recognitions, including college scholarships, professional roles and the opportunity to perform nationally and internationally. Several of the EGD members have opened their own dance studios, become professionals on Broadway, Las Vegas, and International Cruise Lines. Marquita Roberts, Cheryl Dooley and Lisa Barnes have held the Miss Dance of Oklahoma title. Here are our elite EGD companies…
Teen EGD Company
Under the direction of Shelby Leann Bailey.
Teen EGD Company is for the advanced dancer ages 11-18. They specialize in Jazz, Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, and Musical Theatre Dance. In their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Stormi Luney, they won Elite Gold, Platinum, and Titanium scorings, as well as Judge’s Choice. Some of our Teen EGD Company members competed as soloists in Lyrical and Contemporary, including Halee Harder and Alissa Diotte. Halee and Alissa both received Elite Gold, Platinum, and Titanium scorings at competitions, as well as both being hand-picked to participate in the 2o19 OKLA Showcase Opening Number (Halee, for the 3rd year in a row!). Halee also received a 1st overall placement in her category at Precision Arts Challenge. Teen EGD Company Captain & Senior, Halee Harder, Graduated from Classen SAS and plans to move on to Columbia in Chicago, where she was accepted as a dance therapy major with multiple scholarships. Teen EGD Company also all participated in the Annual Student Choreography Showcase, choreographing their very own duets and solo pieces that were extremely well-received by audiences. This group showed exquisite technique, responsibility, hard-work, and leadership and we are proud to have them as our leading company at Everything Goes.
Junior EGD Company
Under the direction of Kelsey Faulk.
Junior EGD Company is for the intermediate dancer ages 9-16. They specialize in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Musical Theatre Dance. In their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Kelsey Faulk, they received Silver, High Elite, Gold, and 4th Place Overall scorings at competitions. Company Member Sophia Estrada took the stage for her first very first competition solo and couldn’t be stopped! She won Elite Gold & Platinum Scorings, 4th overall placement, and 2 well-deserved Judge’s Awards: Fierce & Ferocious and Firecracker. Way to go, Sophia! The whole group was a breath of fresh air, showing immense improvement in technique and performance every time they took the stage.
Petite & Mini EGD Companies
Under the direction of Kelsey Faulk.
Mini EGD Company is being re-established for the beginning dancer ages 4-6. These little dancers will specialize in Jazz, Ballet, and Musical Theatre Dance. We are extremely excited to premiere this eager age group into their very own dance company! Mini Company will participate in one dance competition per year, as well as participate in local community performances like Arts Festival, St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser, and Student Choreography Showcase. Mini Company members must have a budding love for dance and performing!
Petite EGD Company is for the beginning/pre-intermediate dancer ages 7-9. They will specialize in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Musical Theatre Dance. This group would compare to our 2018-2019 Mini Company, under the Direction of Kelsey Faulk, which was previously for ages 6-9. They received Silver, High Elite, and Elite Gold scorings, as well as 4th Overall Placement at competitions. They worked their little tails off and had a blast doing extra performances and hearing the crowds roar! We can’t wait to see them grow as performers in future years.
Youth & Teen EGD Tap Companies
Under the Direction of Megan Murray.
Youth EGD Tap Company is for beginning/intermediate tappers ages 7-13; Teen EGD Tap Company is for the advanced hoofer ages 12-18. They specialize in the rhythm & stylings of tap dancing. Previously only open to advanced tap dancers, in their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Megan Murray, they were top performers! At competitions, they won Platinum and 3rd Place Overall scorings, as well as a 7th Highest Score Placement at Precision Arts Challenge. The EGD Tap Company was honored to also receive a PAC Attack Buzzer for Best in Show, as well as a Judge’s Award: Fast and Furious Feet! Many of our tappers performed solos and duets at competition. Tap Soloist Ashlee Harder received Platinum & 1st overall scorings. Ashlee was also awarded the 1st Place Overall Teen Advanced Solo, Teen Miss Legacy Winner, Invitation to Nationals, and a Scholarship to Broadway Dance Center at Legacy Dance Championships. Sisters Halee & Ashlee took the stage together in a classic duet inspired by the Holst Sister’s 1936 “Chain Gang”, where they danced chained together at the ankles! Chain Gang won Platinum, Titanium, and 4th overall scorings, as well as 2 Judges Awards: Perfect Pair and Chained to the Rhythm. Bravo to these talents! We loved seeing them light the stage on fire with their love of this classic dance form.
Youth & Teen Spirit of Mexico
Under the Direction of Adelita Dixon-Hernandez.
Youth Spirit of Mexico is for the beginner/intermediate Folk dancer ages 8-13 with 2+ years of experience in Mexican Folkloric dancing. Teen Spirit of Mexico is for the advanced Folk dancer ages 12-18. Both specialize in the technique and styling of Mexican Folklorico. Previously only for the advanced Folklorista, in their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Adelita Dixon-Hernandez, they wowed the crowds with the classic, high energy Jalisco dance, El Son De La Negra. They won Platinum & Titanium scorings, as well as 1st and 3rd overall placements. Spirit of Mexico was also honored to receive “Most Creative Concept” award at Precision Arts Challenge. They are highly-anticipated featured performers at Plaza District’s Annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival. Audiences look forward to seeing them perform numerous dances throughout the day of the festival, as well as the famous Veracruz dance “La Bruja”, a gorgeous performance done at sunset, where the dancers balance lit candles on their heads. Way to represent the traditional dancing of Mexico, ladies!
Youth EGD Hip Hop Crew
Under the direction of Kevieion Johnson.
Youth EGD Hip Hop Crew is for beginning hip hop dancers ages 7-12. They specialize in Hip Hop, Street, and Breakdancing. In their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Kevieion Johnson, the trio rocked the stage showing attitude, passion, and ease on the stage. They won Gold, High Elite, and Platinum scorings, as well as 1st & 5th overall placements at competitions. All of our hip hop crews & soloists are anticipated main performers at Plaza District’s Annual Milk Crate Jam each spring, showing off their style and attitude. Bravo, ladies!
Junior EGD Hip Hop Crew
Under the direction of Kevieion Johnson.
Junior EGD Hip Hop Crew is for intermediate hip hop dancers ages 10-16. They specialize in Hip Hop, Street, and Breakdancing. In their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Kevieion Johnson, they graced stages with their quirky style and fierce attitude. At competitions, they received Gold, Elite Gold, and High Elite scorings, as well as 1st and 2nd overall placements. All of our hip hop crews & soloists are anticipated main performers at Plaza District’s Annual Milk Crate Jam each spring, showing off their style and attitude. We can’t wait to see what the future brings for this group!
Senior EGD Hip Hop Crew
Under the direction of Kevieion Johnson.
Senior EGD Hip Hop Crew is for advanced hip hop dancers ages 12-18. They specialize in Hip Hop, Street, and Breakdancing. In their 2018-2019 season, under the direction of Kevieion Johnson, they performed a 4 part piece covering with the difficult subject matter of street violence. They took the peaceful protest dance with grace and maturity, moving audiences with their message of equality despite differences. “I Don’t Die” won Gold, Elite Gold, Platinum, and 5th& 6th Place Overalls, as well as a well-deserved Judge’s Award: Beasts in the Making. Constance Stanfa, Juliana Hill, Brianna Revillas, and Nailah Smith all took the stage at competitions with hip hop solos. Constance won Gold, High Elite, and Elite Gold Scorings; Brianna won Elite Gold, High Elite, and Platinum Scorings; Juliana won Gold & Platinum Scorings, as well as a 6th Place Overall & an OKLA Opening Number Invitation; Nailah won Gold & Elite Gold scorings, 1st overall placement, as well as a Judge’s Choice Award: Great Style. Many Sr Hip Hop Crew members took the stage at our Annual Student Choreography Showcase, performing fierce solos they choreographed themselves. All of our hip hop crews & soloists are anticipated main performers at Plaza District’s Annual Milk Crate Jam each spring, showing off their style and attitude. We can’t wait to see this group hit it hard again next year.
2019-2020 Dance Company audition-prep classes begin August 3rd.
Company Auditions will be held August 26th-31st.
Results will be emailed out and posted at the studio by September 2nd.
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