ABOUT THE SHOW
Produced by our Senior members and Artistic director, this performance is guided by the idea that every note has a unique shape and purpose. Resonance goes beyond the initial sound into the vibrations, echoes, and lasting impressions that persist after the sound fades. Through a curated selection of NCYTE’s expansive repertory and the debut of new works, the dancers honor the lineage of those who came before them and pave the way for those who will follow. We are honored to be joined by Star Dixon (of M.A.D.D. Rhythms in Chicago. IL) who spent time with the company to create a new work for the show.
Resonance begins with us and ends with us, asking not what disappears, but what remains.
ABOUT STAR DIXON
Starinah “Star” Dixon is an assistant director, choreographer, and original principal dancer of world renowned tap company, M.A.D.D. Rhythms. She has taught and performed at the most distinguished tap festivals in the country including The L.A. Tap Fest, DC Tap Fest, RIFF Dallas, Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Rhythm World, and MADD Rhythms own Chicago Tap Summit. She’s performed internationally in Poland, Japan, and Brazil to name a few.
Performance venues include Jacob’s Pillow, Kennedy Center, and the Lincoln Center. Outside of M.A.D.D. Rhythms, she has been featured as a guest with such companies as Michelle Dorrance’s Dorrance Dance and Savion Glover’s All Funk’d Up. Star is currently on staff at numerous dance studios in and around Chicago. See Star Dixon with NCYTE >>>
ABOUT NCYTE
Hailed as one of the best youth tap ensembles in the world, NCYTE features approximately 35 dancers, ages 8 to 18, who hail from throughout North Carolina. Don’t let the word “youth” fool you. These dancers tear up the floor with poise, passion and professionalism. NCYTE honors the traditions of this unique American form while infusing it with youthful energy, contemporary music, and innovative dances from some of the world’s most talented choreographers.
Founded by JUBA award-winning artistic director Gene Medler in 1983, NCYTE entertains audiences with cutting-edge contemporary choreography along with traditional rhythm tap. NCYTE has toured throughout the U.S. and the world, with performances in Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany and Mexico. NCYTE is now directed by alumna Emily Shoemaker, a sought-after educator who teaches locally at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill and CC & Co Dance Complex, and nationally at major tap festivals and conventions.
OUR 2026 COMPANY
Thank you to our sponsors for this production:
This performance in Fletcher Hall is made possible in part by a grant from the Durham Arts Council’s Fletcher Performing Arts Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation.
Hendrick shares a "people-first" culture, where they strive to support the goals of their teammates and communities. NCYTE is proud and grateful to be sponsored by Buick GMC at the Hendrick Auto Mall of Cary.
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While NCYTE is represented by over 8 different studios throughout NC, we are grateful to The Ballet School of Chapel Hill for their continued sponsorship through the decades. We are proud to make our home in The Ballet School of Chapel Hill studios.