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Sydney RoseArtistic DirectorSydney Rose began studying musical theatre at age 8, and operatic music at age 10. She has participated in opera concerts with a live orchestra including performing The Flower Duet, one of the most difficult Aria’s to perform on a technical vocal level, at the age of 13. At 14, Sydney studied under the tutelage of Allison Amidon, a USC Professor of music. Her credits include: Maria in “West Side Story,” Hodel in “Fiddler on the Roof,” Marian in “The Music Man,” Maria in “The Sound of Music," and Cinderella in “Into the Woods,” among others.
Sydney Rose began studying Classical Ballet at age 7 under Kristen Potts. She began attending ABT summer intensives by age 11 where she studied under Leslie Brown, Charles Maple, Yan Chen, and many more. She joined Montage Dance Theatre's Company as a junior company member by 11 and was a Soloist by 15. Her credits as a Ballet Dancer include: Clara, Arabian, and The Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker", Kitri in "Don Quixote", Esmerelda in "La Esmerelda", Giselle in "Giselle", and Bluebird, and Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty", among others. Upon returning to the States from studying overseas including pursuing a Dance Education degree with Royal Academy of Dance, Sydney became the Artistic Director of the CAAST (Camelot Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology) School of Dance & Theatre in Orange County, where she conducted a successful triple threat program for performers to receive extensive training for their vocal, dancing, and acting careers. Her passion for the performing arts and love for students truly began to blossom in 2015 when Sydney began choreographing ballets, recitals, directing full length productions, and giving private vocal instructions. She thrives off of igniting the artistic spark within children to help them build confidence and find their voices. Through the performing arts as a vessel, she teaches them discipline and hard work that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their lives. Sydney firmly believes that the performing arts can empower young people and equip them with the life skills they need to be successful in all walks of life. |
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Isabel GibsonTeacherIsabel Gibson was born and raised in Carson City. She began dancing at the age of 8 and went on to compete at the age of 10. She has been trained in almost every style, but she is most passionate about tap, jazz, ballet, and contemporary. She has continued her dance journey at CAAST working with Miss Sydney. Isabel is so excited to join the CAAST family and to have the opportunity to teach young minds what dance is all about.
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