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2820 Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, US
Dance & Acting
Summer Baldwin
Summer Baldwin
Summer Baldwin
Summer Baldwin is the Executive Director of the
ROCK U 2 Dance & Acting Department. She moved to the Gulf Coast from New York where she was an actress, dancer, choreographer and aerialist. She received her BFA in Theater/Dance from Valdosta State University in Georgia. While in New York, Summer performed as an actress in several one ac
Summer Baldwin is the Executive Director of the
ROCK U 2 Dance & Acting Department. She moved to the Gulf Coast from New York where she was an actress, dancer, choreographer and aerialist. She received her BFA in Theater/Dance from Valdosta State University in Georgia. While in New York, Summer performed as an actress in several one act plays, as the lead actress on a web-series, and in commercials. She also performed with an aerial dance company. Since moving to the Gulf Coast, Summer has appeared in several award-winning films that were shot in New Orleans and was voted one of the Top Three Performing Artists of the Year for the New Orleans RAW Artist Showcase. Summer is the co-founder of the COAST DANCEfest with Lauren Guynes.
Ryan Raines
Summer Baldwin
Summer Baldwin
Ryan Raines was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. He has been a performer his entire life with his first musical being The Little Mermaid in preschool. Later in his childhood, he found love for artistic gymnastics and liturgical dancing in the church. Once in high school, his love for dance and choreography accelerated as he found Biloxi
Ryan Raines was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. He has been a performer his entire life with his first musical being The Little Mermaid in preschool. Later in his childhood, he found love for artistic gymnastics and liturgical dancing in the church. Once in high school, his love for dance and choreography accelerated as he found Biloxi High School Sound Surge Show Choir and Downstage Productions Theatre. He choreographed this award-winning show choir with his best friend Savannah Belcher, winning Best Choreography at the West Jones Invitational in 2015. His choreography has been seen throughout a few musical numbers for Downstage as well as his appearance in roles such as C.C. White in Dreamgirls and Seaweed in Hairspray. After temporarily relocating to Starkville, MS in 2018 Ryan choreographed for a competitive company in hip hop and contemporary. His choreography immerses dancers in emotion, musicality, and agility.
Melanie Robinson
What Makes Us Different?
What Makes Us Different?
Originally from Michigan, Melanie is a professional "triple threat" performer with a BFA in Musical Theater from Western Michigan University and a MFA in Acting from the University of Florida. She spent several years working in regional theaters all around the US as well as performing at theater festivals in Germany, Greece, and for Princ
Originally from Michigan, Melanie is a professional "triple threat" performer with a BFA in Musical Theater from Western Michigan University and a MFA in Acting from the University of Florida. She spent several years working in regional theaters all around the US as well as performing at theater festivals in Germany, Greece, and for Princess Caroline in Monaco. She has also performed for Tony Award winning actors Zoe Caldwell, Marin Mazzie, Jennifer Holliday, as well as for composer Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll and Hyde).
Besides performing, Melanie has extensive experience as a vocal/acting/dance instructor, teaching performers from 7 to adult. Her changing life as a military spouse has brought her several opportunities around the world. She was the Musical Theater Coordinator and Instructor for the international Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan, Musical Theater/Acting instructor for the Ramstein Youth Programs in Germany, and Musical Theater instructor for the Dance Factory in Fairfield, CA. She was also Professor of Theater at Guam Community College.
What Makes Us Different?
What Makes Us Different?
What Makes Us Different?
- Maximum of 6-8 students per class.
- Safe movement practices, structured lesson plans and a low-stress, positive environment.
- Artistic and personal growth through creativity, discovery, health, well-being and confidence.
- Active participation for students to experience the artistic process.
CLASSES
Non-Competitive/Safe/ Creative
ROCK U 2 Dance & Acting Department is a non-competitive program that enhances technical skill, well-being, joy and self-confidence in students of all ages and skill level.
Prices:
45 min class = $65/mo
60 min class = $70/mo
75 min class = $75/mo
2nd class = $5 discount
Special Needs = $90/mo
Family Discount = 10% Off 2nd Child
Registration fee = $25
2022/23 Class Schedule
Mondays:
Creative Dance I (Ages 5-6) 3:45-4:30
Ballet + Contemporary I (Ages 7-8) 4:45-5:45
Stage + Film Acting II (Ages 7-11) 6:00 - 7:00
Tuesdays:
Petite Dance II (Age 3-4) 3:15 - 4:00
Broadway Jazz I (Ages 6-8) 4:15 - 5:00
Creative Pop (Ages 6-8) 5:30 - 6:00
Hip Hop (Ages 9+) 6:15 - 7:00
Wednesdays:
Creative Ballet II (Ages 5-6) 3:45 - 4:30
Ballet + Contemporary II (Ages 8-11) 4:45 - 5:45
Broadway Jazz II (Age 9+) 6:00 - 6:45
Thursdays:
Integrative Dance for Special Needs Kids 4:00 - 4:30
Ballet + Contemporary III (Ages 12+) 4 :45-6:00
Stage + Film Acting II (Ages 12+) 6:30 - 7:30
Fridays:
Creative Ballet + Acting (Ages 5-7) 4:15 - 5:15
* Only 6-8 Students Per Class
* Final Performance Showcase: May 20, 2023 at The Mary C
