2016 - 2017 Members
Catherine Denny | Oakland University Dance Major
Joey Mattar | Wayne State University Dance Major
Sarah Repovz | Michigan State University Dance Team
Lauren Smith | Western Michigan University Dance Major
Joey Mattar | Wayne State University Dance Major
Sarah Repovz | Michigan State University Dance Team
Lauren Smith | Western Michigan University Dance Major
"Being a member of Young Dancers Initiative was one of the best decisions I have made in my dance career. I learned so many things that I didn’t know about dance and myself during my season. YDI pushed me to break through my comfort zone when it came to many things, especially creating and exploring my own choreography. I admire the directors ability to be able to mold young aspiring dancers into pre-professionals while making the experience enjoyable and gratifying. YDI is an amazing gateway for any young dancer thinking about pursuing dance as a career."
- Marisa Petrarca, Eastern Michigan University Dance Team
"Being a member of Young Dancers Initiative was one of the best decisions I have made in my dance career. I learned so many things that I didn’t know about dance and myself during my season. YDI pushed me to break through my comfort zone when it came to many things, especially creating and exploring my own choreography. I admire the directors ability to be able to mold young aspiring dancers into pre-professionals while making the experience enjoyable and gratifying. YDI is an amazing gateway for any young dancer thinking about pursuing dance as a career."
- Marisa Petrarca, Eastern Michigan University Dance Team
