DPHS Dance Magnet

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Dance Magnet President

Hello and welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! I am so incredibly excited and grateful to be your Dance Magnet President for the year, and experiment in the Laboratory of Dance with you all!

Over the past few years, this program has not only shaped me as a dancer but has also given me a second family, support, and unforgettable experiences. As Dance Magnet President, it would be my honor to lead, encourage, and be there for all dancers in the program. I hope to strengthen our unity, celebrate every dancer’s individuality, and help maintain the sacred space which we can call our studio. As dancers in this program, we are provided with numerous experiences and opportunities, and I encourage every dancer to dive in and try your best in all that you do. There is genuinely no judgement here, and it is so important to remember that nobody is perfect! During your time in this program, I ask for you to put your heart into all that you do, embrace your truest self, expand your horizons, and most importantly, let’s have some fun!

The theme for this year is “The Dance Laboratory,” and to me this means experimentation, creativity, expression, and fearless exploration! Much like scientists in a laboratory, we will test new ideas, push boundaries, and discover what is possible when passion meets innovation. Whether you need support or just someone to cheer you on, I’m here for all of you, and am so excited to see what we can accomplish this year!

Noor El-Helw, Dance Magnet President

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Dance Magnet NHSDA President

Welcome dancers to the 2025-2026 school year! I am beyond honored to be your NHSDA President, and I am so excited for this upcoming school year to begin! As we start this journey together, my vision for NHSDA is one of growth, collaboration, and artistic exploration. By being your NHSDA President, I aim to create more community service opportunities for everyone to connect and develop skills through workshops, performances, and community outreach programs. Dancers are expected to participate all year, whether inducted or not. I encourage everyone to actively participate in our upcoming events and to take advantage of every opportunity provided to expand your growth as artists. I am looking forward to seeing everyone take risks, collaborate with each other, and experiment in your own laboratory.

Each and every one of you is what makes NHSDA so special and I want to remind you all to soak up every moment of this year. Always remember to share your passion for dance, dance from the heart, and let your love for dance show each and every day. I cannot wait to experiment with you all this year!

Madison Yu, NHSDA President

2025-26

Dance Magnet Officers

Noor El-helwz
Dance Magnet President

Andre Rouche
Rehearsal Director

Madison Yu
NHSDA President

Olivia Anderson
Vice President

Yelani Hill
Secretary

Kemarae Mayers
Company 2 Director

Fabi Ocque
Social Media

Morgan Marotta
Marketing

Eva Baez
Costumes

Sana Williams
Pep Coordinator

Ky McCary
New Student Liaison

2025-26

Class Portraits by Dance Level

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Elective

DPHS Dance Magnet

Program Components

Ballet/Pointe/Modern/Jazz emphasis with focus also on improvisation, weight-sharing, choreography/composition, health/wellness, dance critique, music theory, and various other forms of dance.

Class Levels based on Current Dance Technique Ability
National Honor Society for Dance Arts
Authentic Assessment:
- OCPS Dance Performance Assessments
- FDPA Regional Assessments
- State FDPA Assessments
Healthy Body Assessments
Quarterly Written Reflections
Dance in Motion Travel Company - by Invitation Only
Company 2 - Commercial Focus
Week Long Residencies with Industry Professionals
Adjunct/Guest Teachers
Monthly Recitals
Winter/Spring/Student Showcase Concerts
Master Classes, Festivals and Field Trips
Regional/National High School Dance Festival (4-day out-of-state trip, approx. $1000-$1200)
Daily 2-block Periods (Required Attire: approx. $100)
Dance Studio with state of the art floor
Fundraising/Fair Share Fees
Parent Booster Club/Encore Ensemble Involvement
Professional Videography & Photography
Professional Associations:
- Florida Dance Masters
- Florida Dance Education Organization
- Valencia College Partnership

DPHS Dance Magnet

Survival Tips

Valencia College - Dance Partnership

DP Dance is a Community Partner with Valencia College.

Professor Amyia Burrell

Amyia Burrell, a Los Angeles native, is a proud Actors Equity Association member and Award-Winning Choreographer who has performed for over ten years with the National Broadway Tour of Disney’s the Lion King. She is certified in both American Ballet Theatre and Horton Curriculum. She is honored to have received the award of “Outstanding Teacher” and “Outstanding Choreographer” from YAGP 2022.

Amyia spent years as a performer at Walt Disney World in shows such as “Dream Along with Mickey” and “Finding Nemo” and also as a dancer at Tokyo Disney Parks, Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando. She performed in the ensemble with Disney’s National Tour of the Lion King from 2006-2017. She settled in Orlando, Fl after and began teaching performing arts. She is currently the Head of the Young Dancer Department at Orlando Ballet School. She also teaches at The Dr Phillips Center School of the Arts. She has served as a dance instructor/choreographer/adjudicator for Orange and surrounding counties Public Schools. She is a choreographer for the Applause Awards and served as an instructor for Disney Musicals in Schools 2018-2024. She is extremely proud to have also set choreography for Valencia College Dance Concerts, as well as an original piece “Children UpRisen” for the 2024 Senior Class of University of North Carolina School of the Arts Fall Dance concert. She is also a PBT and Balanced Body Pilates instructor and holds a certificate in Artist Management from Berklee College of Music.

Dance Level

Fair Share Fees

Travel fees to Master Classes, Festivals and Field Trips are additonal fees and are not included in the table below.

Dance Level	Class Schedule	Annual Fees
Level 2	Daily: Periods 1&2	$1200.00
Level 3	Daily: Periods 3&4	$1200.00
Level 4	Daily: Periods 7&8	$1200.00
Dance in Motion Travel Company	Tuesdays/Thursdays: Period 8	$400.00
Dance in Motion Company 2	Wednesdays/Fridays: Period 8	$100.00
Elective	Daily: Period 6	$50.00

Required

Dance Attire

Personalized items must be ordered through the Dance Magnet purchased from N'styl Performance Wear.

All Dancers

DPHS VPA Polo Shirt
Personalized Warm-up (AKA Smurfs) w/ Duffle Bag
Dance Theme of the Year T-Shirt
Black Character shoes

She/Her/Hers/Female/Feminine

Black Tights
Pink or Skin Toned Tights
2 Pairs of Pointe Shoes
Pink or Skin Toned Canvas Ballet Shoes
Black Slip on Jazz Shoes
Black Pedinis
Black Pinch Front Camesole Leotard
Black Tank Leotard
Black Biker Shorts
Flesh Tone Leotard
Black Jazz Pants

He/Him/His/Male/Masculine

Black Tights
Fitted White Shirt
Black Ballet Shoes
Black Slip on Jazz Shoes
Black Biker Shorts
Belt for Tights
Dance Belt