Decent Dance
Tony Guglietti received his BFA from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Upon graduation, he became a founding member of Sean Curran Company and toured across the globe. Kristin Wagner hasn’t done any of that, but she manages to work through her inferiority complex in rehearsal just fine. Together as Decent Dance, the pair creates accessible contemporary performance works that dabble in comedy, dramedy, and all things silly, sweet and true. The duet’s collaborative creative process relies on a foundation of sharing space and weight, balancing impulse and input, the occasional lovers’ quarrel, and Cheez-Its®. Tony and Kristin take great joy in teaching composition and expression through a contemporary dance lens to students of all ages, and have taught at the Dance Theatre of Greenville (SC), Free Form Dance Academy (MA), New England Conservatory (MA) and The Dance Complex (MA). Decent Dance has presented work in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine, at The Dance Complex, the Boston Center for the Arts, AS220, and the Maine International Dance Festival. Their favorite performance to date was their wedding in September 2022 at the cutest little flower farm you ever did see in Barre, MA. In late 2023, Decent Dance welcomed Nico Guglietti to the company after a lengthy audition process. He made his stage debut in June 2024, at six months old. To learn more: decentdance.com / IG: @decentdance.
equinox 2024 guest artists
Angela Gibson / Libation African Drum and Dance
Angela Gibson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the founder and artistic
director of Libation African Drum and Dance Ensemble. She has taught the
history of all dances, choreography, and dialects of songs known along with
the musicality of each rhythm for drummers and dancers of company
members and community classes. She has constructed costumes and
accessories for all company members. Talented in dance and technology,
she has created a company website and all social media platforms. Mrs.
Gibson currently teaches at Ballet Spartanburg’s Center for Dance
Education at Chapman Cultural Center where she teaches for community
members about traditional West African dance and drums. She makes the
costumes for the community members for our annual recital. Mrs. Gibson
served as Artistic Director for Zaki West African Drum and Dance
Ensemble in Greenville, SC, October 2018 to December 2022. She was the
Founder of Oluwaseyi Drum and Dance Ensemble in Fountain, Colorado,
May 2005 to March 2017. She has performed with world-renowned dancer
Djeneba Sako of Mali West Africa throughout Colorado.
Nikki Lee
Nikki Lee, a native of South Carolina, received her BFA in dance from Point Park University. Nikki performed domestically and internationally with Core Dance Company in Atlanta, GA and is the Contemporary director at Tapio Studio of Dance in Charleston, SC. As a graduate student pursuing Movement Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she is ecstatic to share movement with other eager individuals. Nikki has a strong desire to expand and share her knowledge of the arts and is equally excited by the opportunity to give back to the community and to other individuals who are looking to progress their craft!
Note: due to Hurricane Helene, Nikki's participation in our offerings have been postponed.
Jedidiah Taylor
Jedidiah Taylor trained as a dance artist in San Diego, California. He performed with San San Diego Dance Theater in the 2014 Trolley dances, choreographed and performed for Redding City Dance Company in 2017, 2018, 2019, and joined Ad Deum Dance Company's 2019 European Tour to Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Bulgaria. Jedidiah lives in Fountain Inn SC with his wife and two children.
Alexandria Nunweiler
Described by Dance Informa as “grace with power,” Alexandria Nunweiler forges community by uncovering true stories -- whether that be in the classroom, on stage, or on the yoga mat. Her choreographic work draws the fine line between darkness and humor as it dives deeply into ethnography and collaborative reflection as means for creation. As a performer, Alexandria works within The Click as a founding member in projects for stage, screen, and augmented reality app, as well as devising her first evening-length work Edge of Aquarius that premiered in January 2024. She creates duet stage work and co-heads a curation series with Ashlea Sovetts, a collaboration that spans the east coast and has dipped into international work in Italy. Recently, Alexandria has performed in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival (2021), DanceNOW Boston (2022), and BOOM Charlotte (2022), among others. A lifelong learner, she holds her BA in Dance from Winthrop University (2014), MSc from Hult International Business School (2017), 200-hour RYT from Jenny Lane Yoga (2021) and spent the summer studying at ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival (2022) in Vienna, Austria. She is currently an adjunct professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Director for Artistic Planning and Development at her home studio Dance Theatre of Greenville (South Carolina). Learn more at www.alexandrianunweiler.com or on Instagram @nunweilertanz
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY PROGRAM
About the student choreography program...
Through a guided application process, young choreographers ages 15+ can submit materials to be considered for the program. Student choreographers hold rehearsals at DTG, are mentored by DTG faculty and Equinox guest artists, have the opportunity to present their piece on the Equinox stage, and receive structured feedback on their works. Student choreographers can expect to learn more about choreographic devices to create effective dance, how to lead a rehearsal of their peers, and how to write about their process, artistic vision, and themselves as artists. The choreographers typically have 8 weeks to bring their visions to life on the Equinox stage.
About the student choreography showcase...
Equinox student choreographers present their works in a one night only show in the blackbox at Greenville Technical Charter High School. They will work with a lighting and sound designer to get their piece stage ready as well as participate in a Q+A session with the audience after the show.
Please note applications are closed for the student choreography program at this time. They will reopen in May 2025.
Looking to get involved? Email dancetheatreofgreenville@gmail.com
equinox 2024 student choreographers
Mabel Bailey
McClellen Medcalf
Mabel Bailey
Mabel Bailey is a homeschooled sophomore and has been a dancer for 6 years. She has been with DTG’s performance company for 1 year and worked with choreographers such as Rebecca Lee, Kristin Sheola and those on the DTG staff. Mabel has performed with the company both locally in DTG shows, and at Artishpere in GVL and has performed at Disney World. She has never done professional choreographic work but this program that DTG offers is a great opportunity to start exploring that part of dance. Her favorite style of dance is Modern / Contemporary and besides dance she enjoys reading and listening to music.
Olivia Lane
McClellen Medcalf
Mabel Bailey
Olivia Lane is a seventeen-year-old dancer who has been a part of Dance Theatre of Greenville’s Performance Company since 2019. She has performed in shows at the Gunter Theater such as Mind’s Eye and Flora in works by choreographers from all around the U.S. She has also performed with Dance Theatre of Greenville in the Equinox Dance Festival, Artisphere, and at Disney Springs. This fall Olivia will participate in a pediatric physical therapy internship.
McClellen Medcalf
McClellen Medcalf
McClellen Medcalf
McClellen Medcalf is a pre-professional dancer and choreographer, born and raised in Greenville, SC. She is a sophomore in high school and has been dancing for eight years. She is currently in the Senior Beta Club at her school, as well as entering her tenth year as a pianist. This is her second year as a member of the DTG Performance Company, as well as her official debut as a choreographer. McClellen has performed in shows including Flora: Awaken the Spring, DTG's Blackbox 2024, Artisphere 2024, and in Disney Springs. She has had the opportunity to work with amazing choreographers such as Rebecca Lee and Kristin Sheola. While she loves all styles of dance, jazz and contemporary tie as her favorites.
Emilia Mertel
Emilia Mertel
McClellen Medcalf
Emilia Mertel, born in Greenville, SC is a sophomore at Fountain Inn High School. She has been dancing with DTG since she was 8, and joined the performance company at 12. Her passion for dance led her to the Governor's School's 5-week intensive, where she was immersed in styles like Russian and Cuban ballet and African dance. Emilia competed twice in the Grand Jeté competition, recently placing third in the modern division. At DTG, she has worked with guest artists, performed at Disney Springs, and participated in productions on many stages.
Alice Miranda
Emilia Mertel
Alice Miranda
Alice Miranda has been dancing since the young age of 5 and has not stopped since. Alice joined the Dance Theater Of Greenville in 2017 and has been a part of the Performance Company for 4 years. Alice has danced in many performances with her current dance studio. These may include, Mind's Eye, Continuum, and Flora: Awaken the Spring. Alice has been able to grow not only as a dancer but also as a person from the past couple of years. It is safe to say that the arts of dancing will always partake in her life.
Kate Roemmich
Emilia Mertel
Alice Miranda
Kate Roemmich is a 16 year old dancer who has been part of Dance Theater of Greenville’s Performance Company since 2019. With Dance Theater of Greenville’s Performance Company, Kate has performed in shows including Mind’s Eye, Continuum, and Flora. Additionally she has performed in Equinox, Through the Looking Glass, and at Disney Springs. Kate is also a member of the Mauldin High School Mavettes Dance Team through which she performs at Mauldin High School pep rallies, half time shows, and on the sidelines of football games. Through these programs, Kate has worked with choreographers from all across the U.S.
