A-part: that is apart; that needs to be torn apart. Apart from-in isolation. A part of-interwoven; shared.

Tatyana Beerbower is from Hutchinson Minnesota. Currently, she attends Minnesota State University, Mankato working to obtain her BFA in Dance and minor in Marketing. During her time at MSU Mankato, she has participated in works by Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry, Daniel Stark, Yukina Sato, and Parisha Rajbhandari. She has also choreographed for the Student Dance Showcases in Fall and Spring of the 2022-2023 academic year. After school, she plans to continue teaching and choreography in a dance studio setting

Lyreshia Ghostlon-Green is a senior BFA Acting Major at MSU, Mankato. Her passions are theatre, dance, and uplifting young people. As a versatile performer, she's graced the stage in numerous productions, including "Rent" and "Last Summer at Bluefish Cove”. Beyond the spotlight, Lyreshia shines as a drama kids teacher, igniting young imaginations with the magic of theatre. Transitioning to her new role as a youth counselor, Lyreshia brings her passion for guiding young minds to new heights. With empathy and insight, she fosters a supportive environment where adolescents can navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.

Rachel Holmes is from Milwaukee, WI, and is currently a fourth-year student at MSU Mankato pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Dance. She’s performed in the Fall and Spring Dance Concerts at MSU from 2020-2023 in dances by Julie Kerr-Berry, Parisha Rajbhandari, Yukina Sato, Daniel Stark, and guest artists Allison Doughty, Mathew Janczewski, Heather Klopchin, and Mary Stark. Rachel has performed and taken class in Dijon, France at Conservatoire Jean-Phillipe Rameau in 2023. She has also performed at ACDA in 2022 and 2023, and currently teaches at Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota in Mankato.

Davaughn Lane is a freshman at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is currently a Dance BS ( Bachelor Of Science) student. Davaughn grew up in Minneapolis and Bloomington Minnesota. He graduated in 2023 at John F. Kennedy High School. During his first semester in Mankato, he got involved in a lot of dance and theatre productions. Davaughn was first in the musical "Rent" as an ensemble along with a variety of features in the show. Following that, he was also in the Faculty Fall Dance Concert and the Student Spring Showcase. Davaughn is very grateful and honored to be part of every moment of Parisha's thesis. He says " This may be Parisha's thesis, but as a dancer, and a watcher, I see myself and my peers through every section of this piece because it's more than just dance

Miracle Rogers is a dance educator, performer, and choreographer. She received her B.S. in Dance from Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU), where she focused her training in contemporary modern, ballet, and improv technique. In her time at MNSU among numerous dance concerts, she performed in MNSU’s production of Marisol and served as a follow spot operator in mainstage shows HMS Pinafore and High School Musical. In her teaching career, Miracle has taught various levels and ages at River Valley Dance, Co. In her last year of undergrad, she trained in the style of yorchhā as an apprentice with Ananya Dance Theatre and served as their interim rehearsal assistant for their 2023 Michhil Amra production. 

MiKayla Scherping is a senior BFA Dance Major at Minnesota State University, Mankato from Winsted, Minnesota. She has choreographed three works that have been selected to perform for MSU’s Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, one of which is going to be presented at the American College Dance Association. In her time at MSU, she has performed works by Daniel Stark, Julie Kerr-Berry, Heather Klopchin, Matthew Janczewski, Allison Doughtey-Marquesen, Giselle Mejia, and Parisha Rajbhandari. She was also the choreographer for MSU’s theatre production of RENT. MiKayla currently teaches at a studio in Mankato and plans to continue teaching, performing, and choreographing after she graduates this spring.  

Michelle is finishing her last semester of her Dance major and Psychology minor at Mankato state university. Michelle has been dancing her whole life and has had many different experiences involving dance. This includes college dance concerts, studio dance, show choir, musicals, and marching band. She has been a part of many movement pieces and has choreographed many of her own. With her time at Mankato, she has been in dances Choreographed by Daniel Stark, Julie Kerr-Berry, Parisha Rajbhandari, Yukina Sato, Joe Schivel, and guest artists Allison Doughty, Mathew Janczewski, Heather Klopchin, and Joshua Yang. She looks forward to continuing her dance journey and to dive deeper into the mind, body, and spiritually connections of the art form.

Madison Peralta is a freshman at Minnesota State University, Manakto. She is a BFA in dance with a film study minor and she is influenced by contemporary dance. She has performed at the Fall Dance Concert 2023 and Student Showcase 2023 at MSU Mankato. When she is not in class or the studio she likes spending her time doing video for small bands, hammocking, and rollerskating. 

Athena Rodriguez is from Cottage Grove, MN. She is a sophomore BFA Dance Major at Minnesota State University, Mankato. During her time at MSU Mankato, she has appeared in the ensemble of Marisol, and has performed works by Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry, Daniel Stark, Yukina Sato, Allison Doughty Marquesen, and Parisha Rajbhandari. After graduation, she plans to pursue opportunities in both dance and the medical field. 

Selah Vaughn is from Plymouth Minnesota and is a second year at Minnesota State University Mankato with a major is nursing and a minor in dance. While in attendance she has performed in The MSU fall spring and  dance concert ‘23 in dances by Yukina Sato, Parisha Rajbhandari, and Kayla Schofield. She is a 2 time Viking cheer finalist and has also performed at ADCA 2024. She wants to peruse a career dancing professionally in the future while also following her dream of becoming a labor and delivery nurse.

Joaquin Warren is a senior BFA Acting candidate from Mankato who was seen most recently as “Martin” in Seminar. He was a Djalis in Wounded Healers. He follows a passion and love for all art.