Olivia Kartchner (President, Senior, 3rd Year Member)Liv is overjoyed to have the opportunity once again to participate in Bingham Dance Company this year. Liv has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has been training in many different styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Improv, Musical Theater, and Pointe. She danced competitively at Empower Dance Company for 8 years and has learned countless life lessons in her classes there that have helped her become who she is today. Liv also has the privilege to participate on the Bingham Ballroom team and has loved the new perspective of dance it has given her alongside Dance Company. Liv would like to thank her parents for being her biggest inspirations and always being there to support her, and her amazing dance company members for making her years on Dance Company such a memorable experience. When Liv is not within the walls of the dance room she will be found at a local concert, spending time with friends, or with her nose in a book. Liv is thrilled to get the opportunity to spread her love for dance to others with her forever team here at Bingham.
Ashlee Sumsion (Vice President, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Ashlee’s heart is beyond happy to have another year on Dance Company. This will be her 14th year dancing and can’t imagine her life without it. She discovered her passion while training at Local Motion Dance Studio. She’s so thankful for the amazing teachers who lovingly pushed her to work hard and always improve. Ashlee has trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Modern, Tap, Ballet, and Pointe. She is so grateful for her family, friends, and teammates that have supported her every step of the way! Ashlee’s heart is beyond happy to have another year on dance co. ahead of her. This will be her fourteenth year dancing and can’t imagine her life without it. She discovered her passion while training at Local Motion. She’s so thankful for the amazing teachers who lovingly pushed her to work hard and always improve. Ashlee has trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Modern, Tap, Ballet, and Pointe. She is so grateful for her family, friends, and teammates that have supported her!!
Ella Broberg (Officer, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Ella has been dancing since she was four years old and has been a part of Vision Dance Center since 2010. She has extensive training in Contemporary, Ballet, Point, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop. Ella has performed in several professional productions including Odyssey, 90 & 9, and Vision Dance’s Contemporary Showcase. Ella loves to travel and has been all over the United States and Europe. She also loves to ski and go camping with her family. Dance is her passion, and she would choose dancing over anything else. She is so grateful for all the people that have come into her life that have inspired her to be a better dancer. Especially her Dance Company team members and coaches. It is so sad that this will be her last year as a member of BHDC but she wouldn’t not trade this team for anything else!! Ella is planning on attending the university of Utah in fall 2024 and study something in the health department! She can’t wait to send her senior year with none other than her best friends and teammates!
Oakley Ashby (Officer, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Oakley has loved nothing more than to be a part of Bingham Dance Company for the past 3 years. Although she got a late start to dance, beginning her training in 8th grade, her hard work, determination, and love for dance propelled her growth. She began dancing at Empower Dance Academy where she competed and trained in Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Ballet, and Pointe. She would like to thank all of her dance teachers who believed in her and helped her recognize her potential. Her years on Dance Company brought even more growth and she feels so lucky to be able to dance alongside her best friends. But above all, Oakley is the most grateful for her most loving and most supportive parents. She wouldn’t be where she is without them. When Oakley’s not dancing, you’ll probably find her at Disneyland or wishing on a star for her next vacation. Oakley plans to attend Utah Valley University to study Dental Hygiene.
Kimmie Huntsman (Officer, Senior, 3rd Year Member) Kimmie was so excited when she found out she made Bingham Dance Company for the second year! Kimmie started gymnastics at age three, tried cheer for a year, and tried many other sports. When Kimmie started dancing at age eleven, she fell in love with it! She started competitive dancing at Empower and did this for four years. She trained in most genres of dance and can’t pick a favorite. She loves being on the team with all of her friends!
Seniors
Megan Alvord (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Meg has been so excited to be back at BHDC for this year! She has been dancing since she was two years old and it has made her the person who she is today. She has trained in almost every style including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. It has been a very interesting experience trying to learn how to tap… but she’s getting the hang of it. She has been dancing at Synergy Dance Academy since she was 7 and has loved continuing dance throughout high school. When Meg is not spending all day every day at Bingham you can find her lifeguarding, boating, watching movies, or just listening to The Killers and Guster. Meg is so grateful for everyone on her team and is very excited to have fun and show her love of dance to everyone!
Amanda Buck ( Senior, 2nd Year Member) Amanda started dancing when she was 5 years old. She has trained in many different dance styles including Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theater, and Tap. She has also danced with many dance studios and most recently at Empower Dance Academy. Amanda has also danced with Odyssey Dance Theater in Thriller and Redux Nut-cracker. Amanda is so excited to be on Bingham Dance Company this year. She looks forward to making new friends and expanding her dancing abilities. She would like to thank her parents for all that they have done for her. Between taking her to dance every day to always coming and supporting her in all that she has done. Amanda is excited to make new memories with her team throughout the year!
Felicia Dallinga (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Felicia is so excited to be a part of Bingham Dance Company. Felicia has been dancing since she was 10 at Local Motion Dance Studio. She has trained in all genres including Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Pointe. Outside of Dance Company, Felicia loves to travel and spend time with her friends. She would like to thank all of her coaches and teams for all they have done for her. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always being her biggest cheerleaders. She is so grateful to be a part of this team and to continue doing what she loves.
Caroline Foutz (Senior, 2nd Year Member) Caroline is so grateful to be a part of Bingham Dance Company this year! She started dancing when she was five and it has had her heart ever since. She has danced competitively at local studios including UDA and Linda Fenton where she has trained in all genres. Caroline is currently a member of Rhythm Nation, a professional tap company and loves performing with them throughout the year. She also enjoys looking for new opportunities to learn and grow through dance camps and master classes. She is a dedicated worker who is fueled by feedback and challenge. When Caroline is not dancing she values time with family, friends, a good book, playing her violin, or anything crafty. She is very grateful for the amazing teachers that have shared their talent and passion throughout her journey. She would like to thank her mom for her continuous love, support, and inspiration.
Reagan King (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Reagan is so excited to be a member of Bingham High Dance Company. She has grown up as a competitive dancer since she was 3 years old at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has trained in multiple genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Pointe. Reagan would like to thank all her amazing coaches and family who have made it possible for her to be where she is today. She can not wait to finish out her high school years and make more amazing memories from being on Dance Co, a team that she adores.
Kaylie Macaluso (Senior, 2nd Year Member) Kaylie has loved to be a member of Bingham High Dance Company this year. She has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She trained in many different styles including Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap and Contemporary. She danced at Elite Academy and Empower Dance Academy. Her favorite styles of dance are hip- hop and contemporary, but she loves all of them. Dance is her go to thing and her favorite hobby she has. Kaylie also enjoys being outside, going to baseball games and making memories with her friends and she loves being tan. Kaylie loves all her new friendships she has made and the countless memories to share with her best friends, and to have the ability to keep dancing. She is forever grateful to be on dance company and has loved all of the best friends she has made.
Georgia Madsen (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Georgia is beyond excited to be on Bingham Dance Company this year. She has been dancing since she was 3, taking classes at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She has absolutely fell in love with dancing and can’t wait to dance even more with this amazing team. Georgia is beyond excited to grow even closer to all the girls on the team and make the most of this amazing experience.
Chloe Moser (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Chloe is thrilled to be on Dance Company again this year! She has been dancing since she was 10 at Local Motion. Even though she didn’t start when she was really little, like most dancers, she still loves dance more than anything. Dance company has already been an amazing experience for her and she has loved the team and the opportunities it has brought her and are to come. Chloe would like to thank her past team and studio for helping her grow as a dancer and shaping her to be the dancer she is today. She would also like to thank Gina and Lori for being her amazing coaches this year. Last but not least Chloe wants to thank her parents and family for supporting her in her dancing and coming to all of her performances. Dance is one of the most important things in Chloe’s life and she is very thankful she is able to do it almost every day.
Miriam Ward (Senior, 3rd Year Member) Miriam is excited to be on Bingham Dance Company again! She has loved getting to what she enjoys the most with the people she loves everyday. Miriam started dancing at Rocky Mountain Dance at age 3 and hasn’t stopped since. She has trained in different styles including Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip-hop. Miriam has loved competing at this studio and continues to take classes there. When she isn’t dancing she loves boating, being outside, hanging out with friends, and watching the sunset. She would like to thank her parents and coaches for their continuing love and support.
McKaylee Weight (Senior, 2nd Year Member) McKaylee is very excited to have made Dance Company this year. She started dancing when she was 3 and has trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Ballet. She has had opportunities to learn from many important choreographers through her studio Project Dance. McKaylee loves spending her time with family and friends, being outside, going camping, reading, and cooking. She is grateful to her parents for always pushing her to be her best and for the support they have given her throughout her life. McKaylee is excited for all the new things she is going to learn and is looking forward to making lots of friends and memories this year.
Lucy Scott (Senior, 1st Year Member) Lucy is so excited that she gets the opportunity to be on Dance Co this year. She has loved getting to know the girls and dancing with them. Lucy has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has trained at American Expression of Dance in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, pointe, modern, and musical theater. She has also danced competitively for the last 7 years and loved being up on stage. Dancing is Lucy's absolute favorite but she also loves to read, travel, and hang with friends and family. After high school, Lucy plans on attending Utah State University in the fall of 2024 on an academic scholarship to study Interior Design. She is so grateful for her family especially her parents. Lucy's mom and dad have been her biggest supporters since day one. Lucy can't wait to spend her senior year surrounded by her family and teammates and is so grateful to be part of the BHDC team!
Hailey Fjeldsted (Senior, 1st Year Member) Hailey is so excited to be on Dance Company this year. She started dancing when she was 3 years old at Rocky Mountain Dance. She has trained in multiple genres including Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Hailey would like to thank her parents and coaches for their constant support throughout her dance journey. She is so excited for what this year will bring and all the wonderful memories she will make with the team.
Juniors
Baylee Bowen (Junior, 2nd Year Member) Baylee has loved continuing her dance journey on BHDC this year! Baylee is proud to be a former member at Empower Dance Academy, where she trained for the last 4 years. She also attended Gravity Dance Center in her early years. She has experience in all genres such as Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Tap, and Pointe. Baylee loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys playing the piano and listening to music. She would like to give a big shout out to her parents, Brady and Cassidee, for all their love and support. She would also like to thank all of her past dance teachers, especially McKenzie Smith, Heather Childs, and Misty Peterson who have pushed her to be her best. She has made so many memories and strong relationships with all the girls on her team. She loves each and every one of them and can’t wait to dance with her best friends on stage!
Lindy Hedman (Junior, 2nd Year Member) Lindy grew up dancing, starting at the age of 3. She has danced at Local Motion Dance Studio and most recently at Empower Dance Academy. Lindy has trained in many styles of dance including Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Lyrical. She loves Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary the most but loves it all. Lindy has loved competing and attending, conventions with her studio. In her free time Lindy enjoys being outside, spending time with family, and hanging out with friends. She’s loved making new memories and friendships throughout this year! Lindy is grateful for her teachers, teammates, parents, and siblings for supporting her and helping her reach this goal of becoming a member of Bingham Dance Company! She loves her team more than anything and is so grateful to dance with all of them!
Ellie Broadbent (Junior, 2nd Year Member) Ellie has absolutely loved being a part of Dance Company at Bingham High School. Ellie started dancing at the age of 2 at Vision Dance Center. Ellie has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, and many others. When Ellie isn’t dancing, she is usually spending time with her friends or sleeping. Ellie is grateful to all of her teachers, family members, and friends for always supporting her and encouraging her. Ellie has loved every minute of being on dance company and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ellie is excited to continue her dance career and has loved learning from her amazing coaches Gina and Lori. Ellie has a very special place in her heart for her team and loves each of her teammates so much, and she can’t wait to continue dancing with them all!
Avery Seare (Junior, 2nd Year Member) Avery has absolutely loved being a member of Dance Company. She has met such amazing girls and is so grateful for the growth it has brought to her dancing. Avery has put a lot of time and effort into dancing and has learned how to express herself through different styles of dance. She has been competitive dancing since she was 8. Her training came from Empower Dance Academy where she has learned all different genres including Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe and Tap. Avery is so excited to be a part of the Bingham High Dance Company! When Avery isn’t dancing, she loves hanging out with friends and traveling.
Mallika Smith (Junior, 2nd Year Member) Mallika started dancing at the age of 3, training in Ballet, which lead her into many other styles like Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Pointe, Acro, etc. She trained at American Expression of Dance where she learned the skills to get her to this point in her life. Being a part of Bingham Dance Company is such an exciting and important experience in her life, and she’s so excited to make new memories, friendships, and grow as a person and a dancer. Mallika is so grateful for her coaches, parents, friends, teachers, teammates, and everyone else that got her to this point in life and supporting her in becoming a member of this team!
Georgia Dalton ( Junior, 1st Year Member) Georgia has loved being a part of Bingham Dance Company. She started dancing at the age of 2 at Vision Dance and Learning Center. She has trained ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, musical theater, pointe, tap, and hip hop. She has absolutely loved competing with her studio and going to conventions as well. When Georgia isn’t dancing, she is hanging out with friends, traveling, and painting nails. Georgia is so grateful for the opportunities she gets while being on Dance Company and the memories she makes with her teammates. She is so proud to be on this team!
Sophomores
Payton Bullock (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Payton is so excited to be a part of Bingham Dance Company this year! Payton trained at empower dance academy and has been trained by many other college dancers who have inspired her as a dancer. She has loved working with Lauren Billings Gambil and Ashlee Briggs who have played a big part in making her the dancer she is today. She is also thankful for her parents, who have been such a big support to her. She has trained in almost every dance style you can think of, including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and many more. Dance has brought her so much joy in her life and she is thankful for all the friendships she’s made along the way!
Bevyn Deus (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Bevyn started dance at 6, and mostly trained at Empower. She learned all kinds of styles including jazz contemporary hip hop ballet and many more. She is so happy to be apart of dance co, and is so grateful to all her past coaches and parents for making it all possible.
Taelor Fjeldsted (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Taelor started dancing at the age of 5 at Rocky Mountain Dance. She began her dance journey doing ballet which has led her into doing many other dance styles such as pointe, contemporary, modern, hip hop, jazz, character dance, and flamenco. Taelor has also been a part of Ballet West Academy’s Professional Division and has performed in productions such as the Nutcracker, Giselle, Paquita, Snow White, and Alice in Wonderland. She has also participated in an international ballet competition each year called Youth America Grand Prix. Taelor is so excited to be on Bingham Dance Company this year. She looks forward to all this year will bring. She is so excited to continue doing what she loves and to grow as a dancer. She would like to thank her parents and teachers who are constantly supporting her and pushing her to do her very best.
Olivia Harrell (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Livy is so excited to be with Bingham Dance Company this year. She has always dreamed of being a choreographer of artistic dance. Livy started as a competition dancer at the age of 3 with Synergy Dance Academy. She loved learning all different styles from tap and point to contemporary and acro. She has even had the opportunity to take a choreography intensive from Lindsay Folkman, and loves using these skills to perform with the Bingham Dance Company. She is so excited to be on the team and cheer her friends on in their artistic process.
Miranda Salisbury (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Miranda loves dancing and is so excited that she is a part of BHDC. She has already made some of her best memories with the team. Miranda has tried many sports but had a different kind of love for dance. Although she began competitively dancing in 7th grade, she worked hard and made so much progression. She has been trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary all at Empower Dance Academy. Miranda loves to travel and be with her friends (aka BHDC) in her free time.
Addison Thompson (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Addi is very excited to be a part of Bingham's Dance Company this year! She started dancing at 2 years old and her home studio was Synergy Dance Academy. She loves dancing with all her heart, she invites all styles of dance and loves them all. Her favorites however are Contemporary and Hip Hop. Outside of the studio Addi loves to paint and bake with friends and family. Addi is very grateful for all of her team members and all of her memories she has made with this team and cannot wait for more to come!
Kimora Webster (Sophomore, 1st Year Member) Kimora has had such a wonderful experience on Dance company this year. She loved making connections with all of the amazing and hardworking girls. She loves all the fun choreography the dance company gets and loves performing. Kimora's journey started off at LiveWire Dance and Tumbling at the age of 6 and has been there since last year. She has trained in most genres of dance and Hip Hop is her favorite. She loved competing and going to the conventions. In Kimora’s free time she loves to go on walks and hikes. She also loves to hangout with her friends and socialize. Kimora wants to thank her Mom and Dad, her teachers, her friends, coaches, and her old studio who have all made this possible for her. Dance is Kimora's favorite thing to do in this whole world and she's so happy that she gets to dance with this amazing team. Kimora is so excited to grow with this team next year!!