Nia Next: The Next Generation of Purpose
Nia-Next, The Jr./Apprentice Company of
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble
Nurturing the spirit and passionate energy of future generations of purpose...
Nia-Next, the jr./apprentice company of DANSE4NIA REPERTORY ENSEMBLE, fosters artistic growth and networking opportunities for young adults between the ages of 10-18. This program gives youth the opportunity to train and study alongside the professional dancers/staff of Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble. Nia-Next dancers learn and perform company repertoire, as well as work with leading professional choreographers in the Philadelphia/surrounding area. Nia-Next company members gain performance experiences that will prepare them for college level, conservatory programs, the entertainment industry and the professional arena of concert dance.
All Photos by Deborah Boardman
Khalimah Peace, Dance Captain
Khalimah is 17 years old and is a senior dance major at Creative and Performing Arts High School. She began her dance training at Danse4Nia Conservatory at the age of 10 studying the Horton Technique, Ballet, Contemporary Jazz, and Tap. Khalimah begin her tenure with Nia-Next as a Shadow in 2011 and now her 5th year with the company she is dance captain of Nia-Next. In addition Khalimah is currently a member of Grace Dance Theater 2 directed by Theresa Pelicata and Kareem B. Goodwin.
Khalimah is 17 years old and is a senior dance major at Creative and Performing Arts High School. She began her dance training at Danse4Nia Conservatory at the age of 10 studying the Horton Technique, Ballet, Contemporary Jazz, and Tap. Khalimah begin her tenure with Nia-Next as a Shadow in 2011 and now her 5th year with the company she is dance captain of Nia-Next. In addition Khalimah is currently a member of Grace Dance Theater 2 directed by Theresa Pelicata and Kareem B. Goodwin.
Gelisa McLaurin, Co-Dance Captain
Gelisa is 14 years old and has been studying dance since the age of 4.
This is her 3rd year as a student with Danse4Nia Conservatory and as a member of Nia-Next. Previously, Gelisa studied dance at the School of Dance Arts.
Gelisa is a 9th grader at WB Saul Agricultural High School in Philadelphia.
Gelisa is 14 years old and has been studying dance since the age of 4.
This is her 3rd year as a student with Danse4Nia Conservatory and as a member of Nia-Next. Previously, Gelisa studied dance at the School of Dance Arts.
Gelisa is a 9th grader at WB Saul Agricultural High School in Philadelphia.
Jaida Copeland, Co-Dance Captain
Jaida-Marie is a sophomore dance major at Franklin Learning Center High School. Jaida began dance training at age 3 at Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center where she studied ballet for 3 years. Jaida joined the praise dance ministry at Christian Stronghold Church and began to learn to praise dance at age 7. She served on the praise dance ministry for 4 years. Jaida began taking classes at Danse4Nia Conservatory at age 12 studying the Horton technique, Ballet and Jaz. Jaida served as a shadow for Nia Next for 2 years and is currently co-dance captain for Nia-Next.
Jaida-Marie is a sophomore dance major at Franklin Learning Center High School. Jaida began dance training at age 3 at Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center where she studied ballet for 3 years. Jaida joined the praise dance ministry at Christian Stronghold Church and began to learn to praise dance at age 7. She served on the praise dance ministry for 4 years. Jaida began taking classes at Danse4Nia Conservatory at age 12 studying the Horton technique, Ballet and Jaz. Jaida served as a shadow for Nia Next for 2 years and is currently co-dance captain for Nia-Next.
Sarah Smith, Nia-Next Shadow
Biography To Come.
Biography To Come.
Jordan Dease, Nia-Next Jr.
Jordan is an 11-year-old dance student of Danse4Nia Conservatory under the direction of Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore and Aikan Acts under the direction of Nakia Dillard. Jordan has been studying dance since the age of 2 years where she began her training at the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts. Currently, Jordan is a member of Reckless Kicks, a Youth Hip-Hop Dance Company under the direction of Nicole Murphy. This marks Jordan's 2nd year as a Nia-Next Jr.
Jordan is an 11-year-old dance student of Danse4Nia Conservatory under the direction of Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore and Aikan Acts under the direction of Nakia Dillard. Jordan has been studying dance since the age of 2 years where she began her training at the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts. Currently, Jordan is a member of Reckless Kicks, a Youth Hip-Hop Dance Company under the direction of Nicole Murphy. This marks Jordan's 2nd year as a Nia-Next Jr.
Gabrielle McCall, Nia-Next Jr.
Gabrielle (Gabby) McCall, is a 10-year-old student who has studied ballet since the age of 2 ½ at the Wissahickon Dance Academy. Recently, Gabby studied at the YTP Summer Program under the direction of Theresa Pelicata and danced alongside the Donetsk Ballet in the Nutcracker. Gabby currently is a student at Danse4Nia Conservatory and 2018 marks the first year Gabby joined Nia-Next as a Nia-Next Jr.
Gabrielle (Gabby) McCall, is a 10-year-old student who has studied ballet since the age of 2 ½ at the Wissahickon Dance Academy. Recently, Gabby studied at the YTP Summer Program under the direction of Theresa Pelicata and danced alongside the Donetsk Ballet in the Nutcracker. Gabby currently is a student at Danse4Nia Conservatory and 2018 marks the first year Gabby joined Nia-Next as a Nia-Next Jr.
"Magic"
Choreography by Dana Nichols
Soloist, Khalimah Peace
October 2016
Choreography by Dana Nichols
Soloist, Khalimah Peace
October 2016
"In Love & War"
Choreography by A.C. Gilmore
Dancers, Khalimah Peace & Cion Rawls
October 2016
Choreography by A.C. Gilmore
Dancers, Khalimah Peace & Cion Rawls
October 2016
Nia-Next Does Disneyland/California Adventures August 9-12, 2017,
Master Class With Marc Spaulding 8/9/2017, Performance California Adventures
8/10/2017
Master Class With Marc Spaulding 8/9/2017, Performance California Adventures
8/10/2017
Past Nia-Next Concerts...
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