Join the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble as they celebrate their 36th season! Based in Chapel Hill, NCYTE has produced award winning and world-renowned dancers, such as Michelle Dorrance, Elizabeth Burke, Jason Janas, and Jared Grimes. This year’s annual show, Luminescence, features all 44 members of the company, age 8-18, along with guest artist and… Read More →
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Vitamin O Artists of the Month: North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble
By Alicia Stemper Founded in 1982, North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) is a repertoire company with roughly 40 dancers, all age 18 or younger. Surprisingly, founder and artistic director Gene Medler did not start dancing until age 28. He quipped, “I didn’t want to blossom too young.” Likewise, regarding NCYTE’s nationwide and international reputation,… Read More →