Back by popular demand…
NewDANCEfest Youth Division
July 20 - August 1, 2025
Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation
450 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Ages 10-14
Tuition: $800
Acceptance into NewDANCEfest Youth Division is by audition ONLY. Click HERE for audition dates and requirements.
Our NewDANCEfest Youth Division returns this summer for ages 10-14, fostering creativity and confidence in a supportive environment! Dancers will partake in classes in a variety of techniques, in addition to gaining experience in movement creation and composition. This youth intensive culminates in an informal showing for family and friends!
LISA JOHNS
NDF YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Lisa Johns began her dance training at age 3. She received her early training from Joanne Zavisa at Joanne’s Dance Extension in Canton, MI. After graduating high school Lisa continued her dance training at Oakland University. While studying at OU, Lisa had the privilege of working with many respected choreographers including Meg Paul, Laurie Eisenhower, Stephanie Pizzo, Ali Woerner and Thayer Jonutz. Lisa was the first student to produce her own independent dance concert, and received her BFA in 2014 after receiving the MaTilDa award in outstanding choreography. After graduation Lisa spent time touring with NUVO Dance convention and has since continued to teach dance throughout all of Metro Detroit, being sought out for her specific teaching skills in acrobatics. She is currently working toward her Master’s of Arts from University of Michigan in nonprofit management.
NewDANCEfest YOUTH DIVISION INFORMATION PACKET
QUESTIONS ABOUT NewDANCEfest?
Email EDD Director of Operations, Lindsay Chirio-Humenay, for more information or questions regarding our summer intensives.