Summer McCarroll Bonnecaze
Summer's early training was under the direction of Dianna Jones at Jean Leigh Academy of Dance in Louisiana. She has studied with master teachers such as Jason Parsons, JT Horenstein, Jackie Sleight, and Joe Lanteri. Summer was a guest performer with the Livingston Parish Dance Company at the Tanzsommer International Dance Festival in Innsbruck, Austria. Summer was a finalist with So You Think You Can Dance, Las Vegas. She also was a performer as a dancer for the Macro Fashion Showcase New Orleans, La. under the direction of Ryan Auld. Summer was a member of Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet, Baton Rouge, La. Summer is a graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University. After graduating Summer moved to New York and performed as a dancer of Perception Contemporary Dance Company. She performed as a principal dancer in the show Rock On/Live for Music. She toured for three years with New York City Dance Alliance as a dancer and assistant. Summer has also toured with La Dance Magic as a performer and assistant. Also while in New York she was on staff as an instructor with Westchester Dance Academy, Westchester New Jersey. Summer is currently on staff with Jean Leigh Academy of Dance as a teacher and instructor for Jean Leigh’s dance company for juniors, teens and seniors. She also teaches master classes for various studios. Her combs consist of a variety of body movement and placement influenced by her extensive technical training and understanding of ballet. She is awarded for her choreography at numerous dance conventions such as L.A. Dance Magic and Showbiz.
Summer's early training was under the direction of Dianna Jones at Jean Leigh Academy of Dance in Louisiana. She has studied with master teachers such as Jason Parsons, JT Horenstein, Jackie Sleight, and Joe Lanteri. Summer was a guest performer with the Livingston Parish Dance Company at the Tanzsommer International Dance Festival in Innsbruck, Austria. Summer was a finalist with So You Think You Can Dance, Las Vegas. She also was a performer as a dancer for the Macro Fashion Showcase New Orleans, La. under the direction of Ryan Auld. Summer was a member of Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet, Baton Rouge, La. Summer is a graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University. After graduating Summer moved to New York and performed as a dancer of Perception Contemporary Dance Company. She performed as a principal dancer in the show Rock On/Live for Music. She toured for three years with New York City Dance Alliance as a dancer and assistant. Summer has also toured with La Dance Magic as a performer and assistant. Also while in New York she was on staff as an instructor with Westchester Dance Academy, Westchester New Jersey. Summer is currently on staff with Jean Leigh Academy of Dance as a teacher and instructor for Jean Leigh’s dance company for juniors, teens and seniors. She also teaches master classes for various studios. Her combs consist of a variety of body movement and placement influenced by her extensive technical training and understanding of ballet. She is awarded for her choreography at numerous dance conventions such as L.A. Dance Magic and Showbiz.
