Dance Makers 2024 Program
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating fusion of dance styles at SCD's "Dance Makers 2024!" Experience the rhythmic beats of Frances Bradley-Vilier's Tap, the captivating Jazz moves by Courtney Jones, and the thought-provoking interdisciplinary work by Andrea Ward. The grand finale, 'JUSTICE' by Vincent Hardy, promises a powerful close. Join us for an unforgettable night of diverse contemporary artistry that will leave you inspired.
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating fusion of dance styles at SCD's "Dance Makers 2024!" Experience the rhythmic beats of Frances Bradley-Vilier's Tap, the captivating Jazz moves by Courtney Jones, and the thought-provoking interdisciplinary work by Andrea Ward. The grand finale, 'JUSTICE' by Vincent Hardy, promises a powerful close. Join us for an unforgettable night of diverse contemporary artistry that will leave you inspired.
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young dancers. After graduation, MaKayla moved to Sarasota to expand her artistic<br />
talents as a dancer, instructor, and choreographer. This will be her first season dancing<br />
with Sarasota Contemporary <strong>Dance</strong>. MaKayla is also thrilled to join the community as a<br />
SCD and Woodland Fine Arts Academy teacher. She is passionate about inspiring others<br />
and will continue to do so through her artistic voice.<br />
ARTISTS<br />
Frances Bradley-Vilier (Choreographer of “Where<br />
Are You Now?”) is a Flint, Michigan native. She began her<br />
dance training under the guidance of her father, Bruce<br />
Bradley, at Creative Expressions <strong>Dance</strong> Studio. At age 12,<br />
she won Amateur Night at Showtime at the Apollo; with<br />
the female tap group The Stepettes. In 2004, she was<br />
an ensemble member in the musical Bubbling Brown<br />
Sugar, directed and choreographed by George Faison and<br />
starring Diahann Carroll in Atlanta.<br />
Frances starred with the New York Song & <strong>Dance</strong> Co. amongst notable stars such as<br />
Misty Copeland, and Shirley Maclaine in the Career Transitions for <strong>Dance</strong>rs 30th gala<br />
which took place at the New York City Center. In 2013, Bradley was cast in the dance<br />
musical, Noah Racey’s Pulse: The Beat of Song and <strong>Dance</strong>, which premiered at Asolo<br />
Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL. She was a featured tap soloist for the international<br />
touring company Illstyle & Peace Productions, and has performed in notable<br />
productions/venues, such as Black Girls Rock! & Soul Tour, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked<br />
at Radio City Music Hall, and Salute to Betty Carter at Jazz at Lincoln Center.<br />
She has taught at world-renowned schools and organizations such as The American<br />
Tap <strong>Dance</strong> Foundation, The Brooklyn Waldorf School, Mark Morris <strong>Dance</strong> Group, Black<br />
Girls Rock!: Year-Round <strong>Program</strong>, Black Girls Rock! Queen’s Camp of Leadership and<br />
Excellence; Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo, Charlotte Brookson Academy<br />
of the Performing Arts (St. Maarten), Dunyah Zaidam <strong>Dance</strong> School of Brazil, and<br />
the National Institute of Arts of Arts in St. Maarten and University of Michigan-Flint’s<br />
Theater and <strong>Dance</strong> department. She now serves as the Artistic Director of Tapology,<br />
Inc. and is the Learning and Development Facilitator for the University of South<br />
Florida’s Center for PAInT R.E.A.C.H. Grant.<br />
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