Leera is so excited to be coming back to Saint Contemporary Ballet this year.

Last year was a great experience and she can't wait to make this year even better. After she graduated Vista, it was very difficult to find a dance company to keep improving her technique but with this dance program she is able to get more hours of dance each week. When Leera attended Vista where she was in the Vista Dance Company for four years with her final two years on the top company. Outside of Vista she has done musicals at Tuacahn. Previous credits include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (understudy Violet Beauregarde), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (youth ensemble), and School of Rock (understudy Tomika) most recentlly she played a Newsie in this past season of Newsies. Leera is a very well rounded dancer, singer, and actress; she has worked with many different choreographers, instructors and directors from Las Vegas, Salt Lake and other places around the U.S. All of these opportunities and experiences have been life changing for her. She is grateful to be part of these wonderful shows that SAINT produces and also be able to work with

others who are as passionate as she is.

Drake attends UAA and his passion is dance. He started his dance training at Vista with Mrs. Wainwright in 4th grade and went on to perform as a Principal dancer with Vista for three years.

Ever since his first performance his mind was filled with a passion and urge to learn. He has performed in Tuacahn's production of "Thriller" as Chucky and a Zombie. Dance has shaped the person he has become and he is grateful to be part of his 3nd season with the wonderful dance community at SAINT.

Greyson is an Alumni dancer of VDC. He danced as a Principal Dancer for two year's and was a part of an two very strong season's of award winning dancers. He portrayed Hamlet in Principal II's ensemble number and also was a part of the Shakespeare Trio that took fist place in 2024. He played many roles in Vista's award winning program. He was featured as The Nutcracker as well as the Arabian Prince and Cavalier his graduating year. He was cast in this past season's produciton of Newsie's at Tucaahn and most recently was chosen to be a Zombie for Odysset's production

of Thriller. Greyson is a tru triple threat with acting and singing skills that have also garnered him leading roles in manuy musical theatre productions.

Lily is an Alumni Vista Principal dancer. She was the featured "Shrew" in their award winning piece, "Tame Me". She competed and won top awards for her pointe solo "La Esmeralda" that is also featured on vistautah.com. This is Lily's 2'd year as a Zombie for Odyssey's production of Thriller at Tuacahn. Lily is currently on Snow Canyon Eshelles and is their Junior Dance Captain. Lily's first love of dance is the classical and contemporary training she has had under the direction of Rebekah Wainwright. This is her

third production that she has been in with Saint and is excited to grace the stage as a vampire bride for this season.

Kailo started training in competition dance at a very young age. She joined Vista Dance Company in 7'h grade and went on to perform as a Principal dancer for both her 8th and gth grade year. She was part of an award winning season, being a featured dancer in "Pearls" that took first place at Nationals. Kailo is currently an Eshelle with Snow Canyon Drill team and is a Zombie is Odyssey's production of Thriller. Kailo's first love is dance and this will be her 2rd season dancing with

Saint Contemporary Ballet.

Paris is a Vista alumni who has pursued dance passionately throughout her life. This is her 2'' season with Saint Contemporary Ballet. She has also danced with St. George Dance Company in their production of "Hope of the World" and was guest artist for Jennie Oakes Baker. She has also been a Zombie for Odyssey's Production of Thriller at Tuacahn for many years. Paris is grateful to be able to train with Avree Walker and Live Arts and hopes to continue to pursue her passion of dance for many years to come.