Beyond her training delays, Iyanna had to build up the mental strength needed to deal with the issues that nearly every Black dancer faces in the industry. I truly believe that had it been a hip-hop intensive, and not ballet, that 'surprised' feeling she had would not have been there. For Iyanna, moments like these have served as motivators. But she relied heavily on her support system of friends, family and teachers to keep her feeling encouraged along the way.
For inspiration, she also looked to examples of resilience and success, like Misty Copeland. In , Jasmine Harper taught a master class at one of Iyanna's studios that further supported her faith in her dance dreams.
Currently enrolled in her second year at NYU Tisch School of the Arts something she describes as a total dream , Iyanna's future goals include creating her own dance film, performing in an awards show and dancing on Broadway.
With her history of overcoming hurdles, there's no doubt she will be ready to rise to the occasion and live out her dreams. Best advice she's ever received: "Don't be stuck on being perfect, because the more you try , the less you will be perfect. Hobbies outside of dance: "Making music, writing poems, cooking, baking, shopping, and playing basketball even though I'm really bad at it. Iyanna is one of three cover model search finalists—learn more about the other finalists and cast your vote here!
Click here to vote for Reed. Reed Henry's dancing is a master class on blending contrasting qualities. In contemporary, he plays with resistance and opposition, appearing to float while also remaining grounded.
In ballet, he is precise, with a subtle yet striking panache. Beyond his versatility, he possesses the elusive quality that makes someone a star—the "it" factor. A natural mover, Reed began dancing at age eight. Despite his renowned talent for concert dance—he became the youngest competitor to win Youth America Grand Prix Boston last year—he initially trained at a commercial studio.
But his heart wasn't in it, and he quit. Sensing a need for change rather than disinterest in dance as a whole, his mother suggested trying a new school for a month. The thenyear-old enrolled at Ballet Central New Jersey. Ambrose was impressed by his ability to shine even in a pandemic. You can just imagine how captivating [he will be] and how he's going to connect with his audience when he's onstage. Reed's magnetism as a performer is the result of not only charisma but also diligence and curiosity.
His main goal for the upcoming year is to smoothly transition into his new schedule at SFBS, where he will be able to train with the institution's artistically diverse faculty. We're doing Nutcracker performances, too, this year, which will be fun, because I haven't been onstage in so long. When Reed makes his case for winning the Cover Model Search, his leadership qualities stand out. We shouldn't just go off of stigmas that were created in the 20th century.
The hardest part of Reed's ballet journey has been the realization that perfection is unattainable. If I ever do get discouraged, I just think about performing and how I can make the audience light up with my dancing. It brings all of the motivation back. When he's not dancing: "I try to hang out with my friends and maintain an active social life, both in San Francisco and in New Jersey.
Biggest dance inspiration: "Mikhail Baryshnikov. I did a project on him in fifth grade, and I've been obsessed with him ever since. What he'd be doing if he didn't dance: "I'd probably go into fashion design or modeling.
I've always wanted to create an inclusive dancewear line that's unisex and for all genders. Reed is one of three cover model search finalists—learn more about the other finalists and cast your vote here! News News. Dance Videos. Dance on TV. Just for Fun. Training Training. How To. Higher Ed. Dancer Voices Dancer Voices. Dear Katie.
Letter to My Teenage Self. Off the Record. We got in at 5 am, and we wrapped at about 7 pm and did not stop. When we were working with Jennifer Hudson, many dancers—myself included—would keep getting distracted because she was so vocally amazing. She would sing on top of the track and we just wanted to stand and listen. Are the fictional rehearsals true to life? JD: A lot of it depends on the choreographer; he sets the tone of the room. If he is stressed, the room gets very tense.
But I understand that pressure from being on that side with In the Heights. It was in these rehearsals that our bond was forged and Joey became invested in guiding me through my dance training and career. When I was 11 years old, she flew me out to assist her in New York the same week In the Height s was opening on Broadway. Joey introduced snippets of the industry that fueled my love for dance.
She will push you to your limit because she knows you are capable of it. She cares so much. She often says that musicality drives technique, and she expects us to put ourselves into the movement. She gave us the historical background of the work, and had us watch the touring company of Sweet Charity perform.
Joey wanted us to be educated on the details of the style rather than just set movement on us and leave. The biggest lesson Joey taught me was to be well rounded.
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