ABOUT ME

Caroline Carton is a versatile dancer originally from Portland, Oregon. She received most of her training at Elite Dance Studio since the age of 5 in styles of jazz, ballet, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, and jazz funk. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Psychology at Chapman University. While at Chapman, Caroline has been able to train in a variety of styles while balancing rigorous academics. She was fortunate enough to study with professors Dwight Rhoden, Will Johnston, Wilson Mendieta, and Liz Curtis. She also had the opportunity to perform in various performances such as Masters at Chapman, Fall Faculty Concert, Chapman Dance Alliance Annual Show, Spring Dance Concert, and Concert Intime, in works by Ido Tadmor, Igal Perry, and Wilson Mendieta. Caroline is excited and eager for the new chapter in her life and is hoping to pursue a professional career in concert and commercial dance.

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My Artist Statement

As an artist, I find beauty in the celebration of the body, the mind, and the soul. The connection of these aspects gives me a greater sense of who I am as a human being. I use this knowledge to develop myself as the unique dancer and artist I am. For me, dance allows for unique expression, self-discovery, and exploration. I value honoring your body, and yourself and being present in the moment while on stage, in the studios, or outside the typical dance spaces. When I create or perform, I learn more about who I was, who I am, and who I want to be.

My Teaching Statement

As a teacher, I value autonomy, making decisions, and setting intentions and goals based on individuals' experiences, ideas, and personal values. I find it most important to stay true to who you are as a human being and have that translate into you as a dancer and artist. Helping guide students to discover their identity and discover who they aspire to be is so important for me as a teacher, and I hope to not only teach students but mentor them, and guide them towards the path that is right for them. Guiding students toward a safe and curious path requires a deeper connection that is much more than a surface-level teacher-student relationship. Getting to know the students and celebrating them as human beings is the first step to understanding their learning styles, their likes, and dislikes, and can help me as a teacher structure class.