Amanda McGavin: Co- Founder / Director

Amanda McGavin grew up dancing in Idaho Falls with the Bonneville HoneyBees and Dance Tech's Elite Company. After graduation Amanda went on to get her Bachelors Degree in Dance at the University of Idaho. There she worked and trained with world renouned choreographers and instructors, creating professional level shows herself. Idaho Falls is priviledged to have her back! She currently works as an independent choreogrpaher, as an instructor at Dance Tech, as the Director of Dance Tech's BlanKanvas Dance Company, and the co-director of The Dance Collaborative. She is excited to keep working as a director, choreographer, and participating as a dancers! This season's show will showcase five pieces of Amanda's choreography, including the award winning piece, "Haunted."

Ashley Petersen

Ashley Marsh Petersen began dancing at the age of 4 with Dance Tech in Idaho Falls, and continued her training there for 15 years. While there she competed with DT's Elite Company and also as a soloist. Ashley enjoys performing and choroegoraphing, and choreographed the piece "Suddenly Yours" for this season's show. You'll also see Ashley perform as a featured soloist in our upcoming show "The Storyteller." Ashley was married in 2009 and currently resides in Idaho Falls with her husband, Garrick, and their dog "Spud."

Katherine Mills

Katherine Mills is 20 years old and has lived in Idaho Falls for 16 years. She plans on becoming a PA, but still has dreams of one day owning her own dance studio. She has danced with many studios and been a part of many productions in our area. She recently spent a year at USU and was a member of their companies FULL CIRCLE and VILOCITI. After moving back she joined TDC and is excited for her second season with the company. Her Hip Hop choreography was featured in last seasons show, and is a featured soloist in this season's show, "The Storyteller." Katherine is engaged to be married to her Fiance Colton, in June of this year. Congratulations Kat!

Kayla Larson

Kayla Larson is a twenty one year old, native Idahoan. She began dancing at the age of three, participating in tap, drill team, and a variety of styles. Kayla began assistant teaching while in high school, and upon graduation, trained at the ARC School of Ballet in Seattle, Washington. She is currently a student at ISU, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Dance. She is an instructor at Eagle Rock Dance Academy in Idaho Falls where she teaches various classes including the DIAMONDS. She is excited to be with TDC for her second season and to see the company continue to grow in the future! See Kayla's choreography in our upcoming show "The Storyteller" with a quest performance by the Eagle Rock Diamond Dancers.

Madissen McCombs

Madissen McCombs is originally from Sacramento, CA where she began her dance training. She has studio with various companies like the Orlando Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, the Alonzo Lines King Ballet, and the Upper Valley Ballet School. Madi is a proficient ballerina and teacher, and is currently working as an Instructor at Dance Tech Academy. TDC is featuring a piece of Madissen's choreography in this season's show. The piece is called "Breaking" and is performed by Kelby Cooper, Nicole Klingler, Amanda McGaving, Katherine Mills, Kayla Larson and Ashley Petersen.

Kelby Cooper

Kelby Cooper is from Mckinlyville, California where he bagan training at age 3. He began competing in tap, jazz, and hip hop when he turned 8, and continued as he grew. In 2007 he was awarded the coveted title of Mr. Dance America! Kelby relocated to Rexburg in 2008 to Attend BYU-Idaho where he trained in Dance. Kelby currently resides in Idaho Falls, and is an instructor at Dance Tech Academy and a valued member of TDC. He plans to attend arts school to become a stylist for photography and film, and works as an intern and assistant for TRUE ATELIER.

"GRAVITY"- Performance Report

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The Dance Collaborative just held their first semi-annual professional concert which was a great success! The directors and dancers would like to thank all their friends and family members for their love and support and also all our sponsors that made this possible.

{Check out the cover of our program above}

{MORE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST- See Nicole or Amanda}

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If you would like a DVD copy of the show, please email nicole @ klingler2003@hotmail.com within the next week to get one ordered. {DVD'S PRODUCED THROUGH MILESTONE VIDEO}

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{Check out the above poster COURTESY OF ARICA SPROUL}

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We were able to advertist the whole week of the show with all the Riberbend Communication Radio Stations, had a FABULOUS article in the ARTS section of the POST REGISTER, and put out many posters and WORKED OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS! Thanks to all those who responded!

WE ARE EXCITED FOR OUR NEXT "HAPPENING."

HOW WE GOT STARTED

The Dance Collaborative was created in September of 2009 for the benefit of Eastern Idaho's communities, and the promotion of the arts therein. It is made up of intensly trained members, 18 years of age and older, that perform at a professional level. The company is housed at Dance Tech in Idaho Falls, however, company members are from various schools and studios around Eastern Idaho, creating and fostering friendship and collaboration between each organization. Such collaboration provides a professional level performing company for graduated/ married dancers, and brings in a larger membership and choreographer base to create shows and events for the public to enjoy.