Category Archives: Dance

One Stage At A Time, We’ll Change The World

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jcortez

CYT’s theme song “SING, ACT, DANCE!” is an original song written for CYT. The song is also the topic of one of four student master classes at the 2013 CYT EXPO. Students who register for the master class will learn the … Continue reading →

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The Living Language of Dance at the 2013 CYT EXPO

Posted on April 4, 2013 by jcortez

“Dance for Musical Theater” is one of the four master classes available to students at the 2013 CYT EXPO. CYTers who register for the dance class will gain confidence in their skills, learn how to “pick up” new choreography quickly, … Continue reading →

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Performer Julie Humphreys Recounts CYT Spokane’s “Dancing with the Celebrities”

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jcortez

This past summer Julie Humphreys participated in CYT Spokane’s “Dancing with the Celebrities” benefit. The dance competition paired local celebrities with professional dance instructors to raise funds for CYT Spokane. This month Humphreys wrote an article about the benefit, in … Continue reading →

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CYT Students Perform at a HopeNet Wichita Fundraiser

Posted on September 21, 2012 by jcortez

On September 16th, CYT students performed at a fundraiser for Hopenet Wichita. CYT Wichita students performed dance routines from “Newsies” and “The Music Man” at the “Highly Prized: HopeART 2012 Art Show.” Hopenet Wichita is an organization that “helps individuals … Continue reading →

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Teacher Tips: Creative Movement Steps for Young, Difficult Children

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jcortez

Parents often enroll their children in CYT movement classes at the suggestion of doctors when their children have behavioral, sensory, or developmental disorders. Many CYT teachers might feel overwhelmed in this situation. However, all you need is patience, creativity, and … Continue reading →

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CYT Alum: Melissa Eadie to Dance in Recital to Raise Money for Prosthetic Leg

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jcortez

CYT Alum Melissa Eadie recently shared her story with fredericksburg.com! We’ve blogged about Melissa before- at fifteen, the CYT Fredericksburg student battled cancer and lost her leg. Now the 20-year-old is being interviewed by local media and has plans to … Continue reading →

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CYT NYC at Summer Streets!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jcortez

CYT NYC staff and local volunteers teamed up last Saturday to give a taste of CYT to New Yorkers! We were invited to provide 30 minutes of stage programming for kids in Manhattan’s Financial District at the 5th annual Summer … Continue reading →

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