Studio Program

KIDS ON BROADWAY: A Studio Dance Performance featuring High Point Ballet’s youngest dancers: PK Dance and Level 6 (Elementary), with Ensemble Dancers and Guest Artists

Step into a whole new world where kingdoms rise and adventures soar! Our young dancers take the spotlight in Kids on Broadway, celebrating favorite Broadway moments with joy, imagination, and heart.

From the vibrant rhythms of The Lion King to the soaring spirit of Aladdin, this enchanting showcase is filled with beloved music, colorful storytelling, and bright young talent—joined by High Point Ballet Ensemble dancers bringing an extra touch o

A Delightful Time of Dance and Broadway Magic!

Join us for a delightful performance where every moment shines with a little Broadway magic!

Overture
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think – Ensemble
How Lucky You Are – Guest Artists
A Whole New World – Level 6
Hukana Matata – PK Dance
Good Morning – Guest Artists
Singing in the Rain – Ensemble
Friend Like Me – Level 6
Once Upon a December – Vocal
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – PK Dance
Together Again – Ensemble
One Jump – Level 6
Amazing Mayzie – Ensemble
Green Eggs & Ham – Ensemble
Bows

CAST

PK DANCE
Aria Busher, Kelsey Christy, Evie Huggins, Harper Jarrett, Eleni Mahala, Evelyn Ann Marsden, Archer Smith, Atlas Sager, Mabel Wanyan
Assistants: Paisley Coble, Wheatley Kepley

LEVEL 6
Eloise Andrews, Sterling Henderson, Lydia Johnston, Sienna Kidd, Ellen Schmeising, Trinity Sheets, Annie Stimpson, Maggie Stimpson
Assistants: Ella Jane Adams, Paisley Coble, Wheatley Kepley, Yumi Varricchio

ENSEMBLE CAST
Ella Jane Adams, Aaron Anderson, Harlow Anderson, Reese Anderson, Hadley Briggs,
Giulia Cappai, Kaylee Castelloe, Paisley Coble, Aviela Cranford, Eva Ermis, BrennaKate Glick, Jackson Hill, Wheatley Kepley, Arielle Lord, Rylan Mahala, Ella McMichael, Vincenco Rinaggio, Hope Scanlan, Kate Thompson,
Yumi Varricchio, Jordan Winslow

GUEST ARTISTS
Elizabeth Fowle, Jeremy Huggins, Ryan Taylor

VOCALIST
Amelia Kaczmarek

DIRECTORS
Rita Taylor, Founder, CEO, and Executive Director
Gary Taylor, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer

CHOREOGRAPHY
Taylor Key, Gary Taylor, Rita Taylor

FACULTY AND STAFF
Taylor Key, PK Dance
Ryan Taylor, Ensemble Dance
Assistants: Ella Jane Adams, Paisley Coble, Wheatley Kepley, Yumi Varricchio

STAFF
Carol Johnson, Faculty/Administration
Lynnae Benton, Administration

TECHNICAL
Latrice Lovett, Lighting Design
Kim Fielder-Jones, Stage Manager, Sound
Brooks Mays, Jr. Technical

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATING SENIORS!

COMPANY MEMBER: 2 YEARS!

I dance because it is an art that truly lets me be myself!

It so authentic and meaningful to tell stories while dancing, because it encompasses everything you are. Dancing brings me a rush and joy like no other.

Going forward, I plan to attend Point Park University for Musical Theater.

COMPANY MEMBER: 14 YEARS!

I dance because it is everything I love!

I dance because it makes me happy and I love getting to express so much through motion.

Going forward, I plan to attend Point Park University as a dance major with a concentration in jazz. I hope to dance as my career in the future.

-Vinny

Vincenzo received an artistic and academic scholarship to attend Point Park University.

THANK YOU!

High Point Ballet gratefully acknowledges the continued support and partnership of the High Point Arts Council and High Point Theatre, whose commitment to the performing arts helps make productions like Tribute to Broadway possible.

MAGIC FRAMED BY LIGHT. DRIVEN BY MOVEMENT…

Images by Gary Taylor

At his core, Gary Taylor is an artist.

Originally a portrait artist, he began photographing dancers to better understand form, light, and the human body in motion—a practice that quickly became a passion.

With more than 25 years as an Artistic Director, he has developed a keen eye for timing, breath, and theatrical lighting, allowing him to capture the fleeting moments where movement and storytelling align.