Shuffles Alum Writes About His Shuffles Experience For College Memoir. Shuffles alum, Trevor Sullivan, recently brought the art of tap dance to the Berkshire School. Sullivan not only presented a piece of original tap choreography in last year’s spring concert, but also wrote about the impact Shuffles had on him for a memoir assignment in his advanced English course. Sullivan states, “I had always loved to dance, running around my apartment and dancing up a storm whenever there was music on. I never imagined that taking tap lessons would carry me on a step-ball change journey all the way t ..read more

Ava Paley will be attending the University of Wisconsin this fall.  During her time at SHUFFLES, Ava has performed in several May Shows, as well as multiple roles in Peter Pantomime including a Lost Boy, the Croc, and Tiger Lily!  She says what she will miss most about SHUFFLES when she leaves for college is the community it’s given her because “it’s been a second home to [her] where [she] has made lifelong friends.” While being a SHUFFLES student, Ava founded the nonprofit Donate2Dance over 4 years ago, along with her sister and fellow SHUFFLES student, Sophia.  Their mission ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift Favorite Dance Scene: Moses Supposes from Singin’ In The Rain (she learned the dance break herself!) Nina Pappas is graduating from West End Secondary School this spring, and will be attending University of Southern California as a sociology major with a Pre-Dental track, as she plans to attend dental school and become a pediatric orthodontist!  Before she heads across the country, Nina is taking in the last moments of her time in New York City with her friends and family.  She will miss the opportunities and excitement New York ..read more

Current Favorite Song: Life Is A Way Highway by Rascal Flatts Favorite Dance Scene: “Get’cha Head In The Game” from High School Musical KK Pohly is graduating from The Dalton School this spring, and will be attending Yale University as an Environmental Studies major!  She also hopes to do some choreographic work with student club Yale Dramat, as well as join a dance group on campus.  Before she heads off to college, KK is planning a memorable summer for herself, including backpacking in Maine, traveling to multiple cities and countries in Europe with friends, and working on obtainin ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “Supercut” by Lorde Favorite Dance Scene: “Too Darn Hot” from the 2019 revival of Kiss Me Kate! Olivia Stone will be graduating from The Hewitt School in the spring, with plans to attend University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts in the fall.  She will be studying theatre and “probably a few other things!”  Before she heads to California, she will be packing her summer full of activities such as traveling to Iceland, hanging out with her friends in the Hamptons, and taking acting and directing classes in the city. Olivia has been a SHUFFLES s ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “21” by Gracie Abrams Favorite Dance Scenes: Can’t Stop The Beat from Hairspray, the High School Musical franchise, and Human Nature & Smooth Criminal from MJ The Musical. Arwen Dema-ala will be graduating from Loyola School this spring.  She will be attending Northeastern University with a combined major of Media and Screen Studies and Theater!  Arwen plans to be a dancer, director, and choreographer for her career, and she will certainly continue to hone her skills up at Northeastern!  As she heads up to Boston, she says she will miss “the chaos and ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “Teenage Dirtbag: by Wheatus Favorite Dance Scene: “The Room Where It Happens” from Hamilton Olivia Burke will be graduating from Marymount School, and will be attending University of Michigan’s Ross School of business in the fall!  She plans to focus on finance, as well as minor in vocal music or musical theatre.  She has always wanted to work on Wall Street, and hopes to one day invest in Broadway musicals! This summer she plans to relax, spend time with friends and family, work at Hayground Camp in July, and hopefully go on a road trip with her best friend ..read more

Current Favorite Songs: “On The Bound” by Fiona Apple and “The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani Favorite Dance Scene: “King of New York” from Newsies! Gabby Kislin will be graduating from The Hewitt School this spring.  In the fall, she will be attending Northeastern University as a double major in Biology and Chemistry, with hopes to minor in some form of performing arts.  She is planning to travel with friends and family this summer, soak up her last moments in New York City before leaving for college. Gabby wants to work in health sciences doing research or work with pharmaceuticals ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific Favorite Dance Scene: Another Day in the Sun from La La Land! Hannah Dagen is graduating from Professional Children’s School this spring, and will be attending Vassar College in the fall to study Art History!  Before she heads off to college, Hannah hopes to make the most of her time in New York City spending it with her friends and family, especially her twin sister (and fellow SHUFFLES senior!) Alexandra before they part ways!  “I will definitely miss the excitement of being able to explore a city so rich in culture, ar ..read more

Current Favorite Song: “I Know the End” by Phoebe Bridgers. Basically anything Phoebe Bridgers! Favorite Dance Scene: Singin’ in the Rain! Marlee Kitei will be graduating from The Dalton School this spring, and will attend Tufts University this fall double majoring in Drama and another yet undecided major! She loves studying politics, and has an interest in Tufts’ Film and Media major, so she has potential options on her mind for her second major. Before she heads off to college, she’s prepping her dorm room and will be working as a camp counselor at a day camp this summer. Marlee has been a ..read more