Kaelyn Hager

Kaelyn Hager, age 15, is a passionate 12 1/2-year dance student studying dance at the Institute of Contemporary Dance Houston in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz, and other dance styles. A studious sophomore at The Village School, Houston, Texas, and campus leader, Kaelyn is a Village Varsity Vikings Elite HS Dance and Cheer Team Social Officer and enjoys the school's dance curriculum collaboration with Juilliard. Kaelyn, a National Honor Society for Dance Arts member, is motivated daily to study dance in college and become a professional dancer in the commercial industry. When Kaelyn is not dancing, she enjoys singing in the choir and writing award-winning short stories and poetry.

• ATHLETISTRY, CYPRESS, TEXAS, 2023-Present, Advanced Leaps and Turns
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL (HS, 10TH GRADE) DANCE III, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023-2024, Classroom curriculum co-op with Juilliard
• SOREAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Hip Hop
• SOUNDBOX, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Jazz Funk
• BLACK ANGELS COLLECTIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Choreography
• NEW YORK CITY DANCE ALLIANCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022, Workshop with Hadestown cast members learning the opening act music and choreography
• HADESTOWN BROADWAY MUSICAL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2022, Musical Theater Workshop with Hadestown cast members learning the opening act music and choreography
• BROADWAY DANCE CENTER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2022, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz Fusion, Ballet
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL (HS, 9TH GRADE) DANCE II, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022-2023, Classroom curriculum co-op with Juilliard
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL HS ELITE CHEER AND DANCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022-Present, Cheer Squad, Dance Team
• NATIONAL DANCE ALLIANCE (NDA), HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, 2022, Hip Hop, Pom, Drill
• PEARL STUDIOS, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2022, Musical theater dance workshop with Tia Altinany, a cast member of the Broadway Aladdin Production Contemporary dance workshop with Shaye Hopkis
• OPEN JAR STUDIOS, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2022, Contemporary dance workshop with Nick Lucrezio
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL (MS, 8TH GRADE) DANCE I, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2021-2022, Classroom curriculum co-op with Juilliard
• CULTURAL ARTS INITIATIVE, INC. HOUSTON URBAN NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS IN JULY SUMMER WORKSHOP/AUDITIONS, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2021, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop
• CULTURAL ARTS INITIATIVE, INC. HOUSTON URBAN NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS IN JULY SUMMER WORKSHOP/AUDITIONS, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Precision Dance, Afro Dance
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2020-PRESENT, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Horton, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL (MS, 7TH GRADE) INTRODUCTION TO DANCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2020-2021, Classroom curriculum co-op with Juilliard
• ALVIN AILEY EXTENSION ONLINE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2020, Hip-Hop
• THE HOUSTON DANCE LAB, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2019-2020, Junior Competition Dance Team
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL MS ELITE CHEER AND DANCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2019-2022, Cheer Squad, Competitive Dance Team
• BALLET CENTER OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2015-2019, Ballet 2015-2019; Jazz 2015-2018; Modern 2018-2019
• THE HOUSTON DANCE LAB, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2018, Summer Dance Camp: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Leaps, Flexibility
• AILEY EXTENSION, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2018, Contemporary, Jazz, Horton Technique
• METDANCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2017, METConnect: Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Ballet
• BALLET CENTER OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2016, 2017, Young Dancers Workshop: Ballet, Modern, Jazz
• WEST HOUSTON GYMNASTICS, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2014-2015, Dance Acro
• STEPHANIE'S DANCE STUDIO ONE, KATY, TEXAS, 2011-2015, Ballet 2011-2015; Tap 2011-2015; Jazz 2013-2015

• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Wicked Master Class with Marie Eife
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Contemporary African Dance with Vuyani Dance Company
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Heat Master Class with Sean Aaron Carmon
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, Ballet Master Class with Dance Theater of Harlem
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022, Ballet Master Class with Lauren Anderson
• BALLET CENTER OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2019, Class discussion with Lauren Anderson
• ATHLETIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 2017, Ballet Master Class with Lauren Anderson
• OPEN WORLD DANCE FOUNDATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2016, Ballet Master Class with Ekaterina Shchelkanova

• SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS WITH JUILLIARD, ORLANDO, FLORIDA, 2023, Two-week intensive training in Ballet, Jazz, Hustle, Improv, and Tap. Educated in nutrition, media, and physical and mental health.
• HTX CONNECT, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2023, One-week intensive training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Caribbean, and Leaps and turns.
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2022, FOCUS Intensives 3 Weeks of Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz in addition to Afro Dance, Hip Hop, Theater Fusion, Improv, and Yoga.
• JUILLIARD WINTER FESTIVAL (2-DAY VIRTUAL INTENSIVE), 2022, 2022, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Choreography, Phrase Work
• BALLET CENTER OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2019, Summer Dance Intensive

• BLACK ANGELS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS HEAVEN & EARTH, Wortham Theater Houston, Texas, 2023
• VILLAGE HS WINTER DANCE CONCERT, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2023, Live, Love, Dance
• VILLAGE HS DIRECTORS SERIES, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2023, Performed a previewed a contemporary ballet piece
• VILLAGE HS VARSITY VIKINGS ELITE COMPETITION DANCE TEAM, The Village School Houston, Texas, 2023
• SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS with JUILLIARD, Cypress Center for the Performing Arts, Windermere Preparatory School, Florida, 2023, Musical Theater and Dance Concert
• GUEST PERFORMER, Post Oak Hotel, Houston, Texas, 2023, Quinceanera Group performance during the reception
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), IV, Match, Houston, Texas 2023
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), RESTORE, Miller Outdoor Theater, Houston, Texas 2023
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), HEB Pre-Show Performance Dance Theater of Harlem, Jones Hall, Houston, Texas 2023
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), DUE 2, Heights Ironworks Courtyard, Houston, Texas 2023
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), TWO PLUS TWO, Institute of Contemporary Dance, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), IGNITE, Match, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), DUE 2, Institute of Contemporary Dance, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), Houston Arts Festival, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), The Village of Meyerland, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), REIGNITE, Institute of Contemporary Dance, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), PROCEED, Miller Outdoor Theater, Houston, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), Bellaire Community Concert presented by Emotion Dance Company, Bellaire High School, Bellaire, Texas, 2022
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY SECOND COMPANY (HC2), Herman Park at Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas, 2021
• HOUSTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY MOVING MYTHS, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, Texas, 2022, Role (Fairy) Contemporary performance presented by the Houston Contemporary Dance Company
• VILLAGE HS VARSITY VIKINGS ELITE TEAM (Dance/Cheer), The Village School Houston, Texas, 2022-PRESENT
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL SPRING SHOW, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2023, (Hip-hop, Jazz)
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL SPRING SHOW, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2022, (Pom, Hip-hop, Contemporary)
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL SPRING SHOW, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2021, (Pom, Hip-hop, Contemporary)
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE HOUSTON, Institute of Contemporary Dance, 2021, Ballet Showcase
• THE VILLAGE SCHOOL MS INTRODUCTION TO DANCE (Juilliard Collaboration), The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2021, Contemporary Solo, Tribute to Alvin Ailey's 'Cry'
• VILLAGE MS ELITE COMPETITION DANCE TEAM, The Village School Houston, Texas, 2020-2022
• VILLAGE MS ELITE SPIRIT TEAM (Dance/Cheer), The Village School Houston, Texas, 2019-2022
• HOUSTON'S URBAN NUTCRACKER, Stafford Civic Center Houston, Texas, 2023, (Battle Scene (Contemporary Modern), Uptown Galleria Scene (Jazz), Rockettes (Precision Dance))
• HOUSTON'S URBAN NUTCRACKER, Stafford Civic Center Houston, Texas, 2022, (Party Scene (Swing/Salas), Bluebonnet Scene (Ballet))
• HOUSTON'S URBAN NUTCRACKER, Stafford Civic Center Houston, Texas, 2021, (Uptown Galleria Scene (Jazz), Bluebonnet Scene (Ballet))
• HOUSTON'S URBAN NUTCRACKER, Stafford Civic Center Houston, Texas, 2019, (Afro Houston Scene (Afro dance))
• HOUSTON'S URBAN NUTCRACKER, Hobby Center Houston, Texas, 2018, (Uptown Galleria Scene (Jazz), Montrose Scene (Contemporary))
• GUEST PERFORMER, The Village School Spring Arts Concert Houston, Texas, 2018, (Ballet soloist)
• GUEST PERFORMER, Wedding reception, Beaumont, Texas, 2018, (Ballet soloist)
• MOVERS AND SHAKERS, The Village School, Houston, Texas, 2016, 2017, (Hip-hop basketball half-time performance)
• CINDERELLA FEATURING MISTY COPELAND & CALVIN ROYAL III, Hobby Center Houston, Texas, 2016, Open World Dance Foundation (Seconds Scene, Ballet)
• ANNUAL SPRING RECITAL, Ballet Center of Houston, Houston, Texas, 2016-2019, (Ballet, Jazz)
• ANNUAL SPRING RECITAL, Stephanie's Dance Studio One, Houston, Texas, 2011-2015, (Ballet, Tap, Jazz)
• NUTCRACKER, Ballet Center of Houston/Houston Repertoire Ballet, 2017, (Mother Ginger Boy)
• NUTCRACKER, Ballet Center of Houston/Houston Repertoire Ballet, 2015, (Mouse)
• NUTCRACKER, Stephanie's Dance Studio One, Houston, Texas, 2013, (Party Child)
• HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE, Stephanie's Dance Studio One Lil' Company Ones, Houston, Texas, 2013, 2014, (Ballet, Tap)
• FUN AND TYFA YOUTH CHEER, Fort Bend Jaguars Youth Football and Cheer, 2013-2016
• Jaguar Jems Cheer and Dance Varsity, Fort Bend Jaguars Youth Football and Cheer, 2015-2016
• Jaguar Jems Cheer and Dance Junior Varsity, Fort Bend Jaguars Youth Football and Cheer, 2013-2015

• The Village School Vikings Elite Varsity, Social Officer, 2023-2024
• The Village School Vikings Elite Varsity, Member, 2022-2023
• The Village School MS Elite Spirit, Cheer and Dance Co-Captain, 2021-2022
• The Village School MS Elite Spirit, Cheer and Dance Officer, 2020-2021

• Organized and led a 2-day sock and blanket drive for Cold Feet Warm Hearts, Houston, Texas 2023
• Donated over 60 new books for the National English Honor Society Book Drive, Houston, Texas 2023
• Cleaned school garden and packed care bags, San Juan Puerto Rico 2023
• Greater Houston Track Club Meet media and gate volunteer, Houston, Texas 2023
• Performance for the rBraeswoodof The Village of Meyerland at Braeswood, Houston, Texas 2022
• Herman Park Clean Up Volunteer, Houston, Texas 2022

• Inspiring Teens Magazine Cover Girl Winner, 2023
• The Village Spring Show Best Group Dance, 2023
• New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) Regional Outstanding Dancer Finalist, 2022-2023
• National Dance Alliance (NDA) Showmanship, Superior in Hip Hop, and Superior in Pom, team GOLD performance awards and NDA Team Award, 2022
• The Village Middle School 2021 Fall Most Outstanding Performer, 2021
• The Village School Commitment Award Outstanding Achievement in Introduction to Dance for the academic year 2020-2021, 2021
• Stephanie's Dance Studio One Annual Award for Outstanding Achievement, 2011-2014
• National English Honor Society, The Village School, 2023
• Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, The Village School, 2023
• National Honor Society for Dance Arts, The Village School, 2023
• Legacy Dance Championships Platinum Award (Lyrical and Jazz), Santa Fe, Texas, 2020
• Rainbow National Dance Competition Double Platinum (Lyrical), Houston, Texas, 2020
• TYFA State Cheer Competition 1st place Dance Hip Hop Youth, McAllen, Texas, 2015
• TYFA State Cheer Competition 3rd place Dance Hip Hop Youth, McAllen, Texas, 2014
• FUN Dance and Cheer Competition 3rd place Jr Drill Team, Houston, Texas, 2013

• Inspiring Teens Magazine $1000 Scholarship 2023
• NobleMotion Dance Intensive Half Scholarship 2023
• HTX Connection Dance Intensive Full Scholarship 2023
• Kerry Jackson Memorial Scholarship 2021, 2022
• The Houston Urban Nutcracker Summer Workshop Scholarship 2021
• Rainbow Hollywood Dance Experience $500 Scholarship towards registration for 2020
• Hollywood Dance Experience 2020

• KPRC2 Houston Life with Sofia Ojeda and Owen Conflenti, LIVE Interview and Performance, Houston, Texas, December 2023, Television
• KPRC2 Houston Life with Sofia Ojeda and Owen Conflenti, LIVE Interview and Performance, Houston, Texas, December 2023, YouTube
• Nord Anglia Education Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard (Landing Page Photo, Documentary Video) Website/Email 2023
• Inspiring Teens Magazine, Issue 72, November 2023, Magazine
• Dancewear Solutions #sharemydancewear feature 2023 Instagram
• Inspiring Teens 10/12/2023 2023, Blog
• SWOON KATY “The Village School Student Receives Once in a Lifetime Opportunity with Juilliard” Houston, Texas, June 2022, Magazine
• SWOON MEMORIAL “The Village School Student Receives Once in a Lifetime Opportunity with Juilliard” Houston, Texas, June 2022, Magazine
• Defender.com “Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Opens Doors for Youth” December 2022, Digital
• DEFENDER “Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Opens Doors for Youth” Houston, Texas December 2022, Newspaper
• SEATTLE MEDIUM “Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Opens Doors for Youth” Seattle, Washington December 2022, Newspaper
• Houston Chronicle’s Sewing: Urban Nutcracker puts a Houston spin on the classic ballet and stars dancers of color by Joy Sewing, Houston, Texas, December 2021, Newspaper
• Defender.com “Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Opens Doors for Youth” December 2022, Digital
• SWOON KATY “The Village School Student Receives Once in a Lifetime Opportunity with Juilliard” SWOON MEMORIAL “The Village School Student Receives Once in a Lifetime Opportunity with Juilliard” Houston, Texas, June 2022, Magazine
• The Village VOYAGER “A Villager’s Lifelong Pursuit of Dance” by Elaine Ho, Houston, Texas, May 2022, Magazine

• Writing
• Singing
• Crafting
• Drawing

Mr. and Mrs. Mhekeba & Kendra Hager

Houston, Texas 77084

(713) 870-6170 (Mom) kendra_hager@hotmail.com

(281) 217-7864 (Dad) mhager77@hotmail.com