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Essence Magazine
The Stage is Theirs: How Elevé Dance Theater is Building a Legacy for Black
With Elevé Dance Theater, founder Deidre Sears is building a legacy of representation, mentorship, and movement, giving Black and brown youth the spotlight they deserve. From humble beginnings in Pennsylvania with just five students, Sears has grown Elevé Dance Theater into a movement, a safe haven and a beacon of possibility for Black and brown dancers in places where opportunity once felt out of reach.
Fox 5 NY Good Day Street Talk
Celebration of the Arts in the Community!
A celebration and appreciation of the arts! When it comes to dance, one non-profit is providing opportunities for youth through outreach programs, educational workshops, performances and affordable tuition. Deidre Sears, Founder and Artistic Director of Eleve Dance Theater, discusses the inspiration behind the organization.
wellandgood.com
A 20-Minute Barre-Inspired Workout
“In being a ballet dancer, there are mental things involved, like connecting to your muscles. It’s having to pay attention to every bit of your muscle, and still have to perform at the same time,” says ballet dancer Deidre Sears, founder and artistic director at Elevé Dance Theater. “The most important thing is your core. If your core isn't strong, it's very difficult to do anything else.”
Dance Teacher Magazine
How to Create a Positive Injury Culture
"Deidre Sears, founding artistic director of Elevé Dance Theater, says they start every class with a check-in with their students. "It sort of separates the day," Sears says. "Like, now you're at your dance home— now you're in your space where you can just be."
WNEP ABC16
Black History Month Interview
Newswatch 16's Amanda Eustice introduces us to Artistic Director Deidre Sears using dance to help her students find their voice.