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About
Haylee Ritter
Haylee Ritter (she/her) is a professional performer, choreographer, and dance educator based in Texas. She has trained at various locations across the nation and is currently Dance Captain and company member of Grace the Company, as well as an instructor at Backstage Dance Studio in Conroe, TX.
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Her work is rooted in using dance as an outlet for emotions that are hard to articulate. By exploring the unspoken layers of personal experience, including memory, trauma, joy, and transformation, she uses movement to process and release what cannot always be said, allowing those feelings to take shape physically.
Choreographic Reasearch
Lost Trajectory
Lost Trajectory encapsulates the journey of what the next steps will be for the future. The dancers experience feelings of uneasiness and anxiety about not knowing what to do or what the right choices will be. They battle these struggles together as well as on their own as they each have their own life paths. No matter how hard it can get there is always one string of hope left for the dancers.
Paradox
Paradox is an exploration of individualism versus unity, and the ways in which we can embody one idea or both simultaneously. We experience one dancer’s journey amidst 5 other dancers, as she resists, accepts, and arrives within a world where two things can be true at once. We see her break from the structured patterns of everyday life to reveal how opposing forces can clash, coexist, and ultimately shape who we are.
Performances
Commissions
Competition Teams
Ritter has choreographed Jazz and Contemporary routines for various studios. They have placed Platinum and High Gold as well as 1st and 4th over all.
High School Teams
Ritter has worked with various Drill Teams located in Texas. She created field routines such as Jazz, Kick, & props routines such as streamer, poms, & step ladder. Ritter also created Competition Jazz, Pom, and Contemporary routines.
Solos/Duets/Trios
Ritter has created Jazz & Contemporary solos/Duets/Trios for ages 6 -18. These solos have been used for competitions and college dance team auditions. Her clients have placed 2nd overall & successfully made their college teams.
Middle School Teams
Ritter has worked with Lufkin Middle School for three years. She has created Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop routines that have been used for field, basketball, & competition performances. In 2024, the team placed 1st for their HipHop routine at the 2024 Texas State Forest Festival Dance Competition.
Teaching
Studio Teaching
Ritter has taught in studios for 7 years. She currently teaches at Backstage Dance Studio where She teaches dancers ages 3-18 in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Improv, Hip Hop, and Precision Drill-Team Technique.
Improv Workshops
Ritter has traveled to many schools to host improv workshops both independently and in collaboration with Grace Reagan. In these workshops, she guides dancers through exercises that encourage them to step outside of their comfort zones and discover their own artistic voice, creating a space where they feel supported and free to express themselves.
Private Lessons
Private dance lessons are tailored to each dancer’s individual goals, allowing for focused, one-on-one instruction. Whether you're preparing for an audition, building strength, improving technique, or developing confidence, Ritter's private sessions provide personalized attention and faster progress in a supportive environment.
Master Classes & Guest Teaching
Ritter is a traveling guest teacher and hosts her own master classes throughout the year. Designed for dancers of all levels, these sessions focus on technique, performance, and style across a variety of genres. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or find new inspiration, her master classes offer a dynamic and professional learning experience.