JEFFERSON
DANCERS
APPRENTICES
CASH FAIRMAN
Cash Fairman is a senior at Jefferson High School. This is their first year dancing as an apprentice in the company. Cash has training in the performing arts through singing and musical theatre. They hope to continue dancing in a theatrical setting beyond high school. They would like to thank their current teachers at Jefferson, as well as every dance teacher who’s ever taught them. Big thanks to Cynthia Tosh, Sara Martins, Steve Gonzales, Lauren Smith, and Bunky Williams
DANICA BYNOE
Danica Bynoe is a 16-year-old junior in her first year with the Jefferson dancers. Danica began her dance journey at the age of nine, dancing at the On Pointe School of Ballet. She continued to dance throughout middle school at Harriet Tubman MS, where she learned different styles such as hip hop from Lyric Lowe and African from Darrell Sekou. After Middle school Danica was enrolled in a tap class with Demetria Williams (Bunky) at Jefferson High School and it had truly changed her world. The following year she became a JD2 and continued taking technique classes. This year she is so excited to grow as a dancer. Some of her favorite styles of dance include jazz, tap, and ballet. Danica would like to thank Demetria Williams (Bunky), Lauren Smith, and Cynthia Tosh for guiding Danica through her tremendous growth these past years.
LILY PARRISH
Lily Parrish is a sixteen-year-old junior, and this is her first year as a Jefferson Dancer. She started dancing at Hollywood Dance at age 6 and immediately fell in love with everything about dance. She then trained at da Vinci Arts Middle School for 3 years with Sara Martins, honing her skills in tap and jazz. Additionally, Lily was a member of the Jefferson Dancers II sophomore year under the direction of Bunky Williams. She spent last summer taking classes at Classical Ballet Academy and Open Space and is super grateful for both of those amazing environments. Becoming a Jefferson Dancer is a childhood dream come true, and Lily would like to thank Sara Martins, Bunky Williams, Steve Gonzales, and all the other teachers she’s had over the years for making her the dancer she is now, and she is so so excited to reach new heights this year.
BRIXTON FAIRMAN
Brixton Fairman is a fourteen-year-old freshman in her first year with the company. She was introduced to dance by her sister, and quickly fell in love with the art form. She took classes in many styles such as tap, jazz, and hip hop but one stood out to her the most. She started her ballet training at The Portland Ballet. She also attended DaVinci Arts Middle School learning under Sara Martins’ instruction. She would like to thank her Grandma for always supporting her and getting her into dance classes, she would also like to thank her sister Cash for teaching her in and out of class, and of course, she would like to thank her teachers for helping her become a better dancer, creator, and person.
ZELIE HERMIDA LOGAN
Zelie Hermida Logan is a 14-year-old freshman in her first year with the company. Zelie had loved to dance for as long as she can remember even just starting with dance parties in the living room with her family. but her passion for dance grew as she started to take dance classes at her elementary school, then through 6th-8th grade where she danced with Sara Martins at da Vinci Arts Middle School learning jazz, and tap, and had opportunities to work with guest artists learning other styles like afro-Brazilian and contemporary. She had always wanted to come to Jefferson Middle College to become a JD since the second grade when they performed at her elementary school. She was amazed with their skill and performance abilities since she knew she wanted to become that herself. Now that she’s here in her first year as a part of the Jefferson dancers company it’s a dream come true and she couldn’t thank her family and support system more for all the support over the years. especially her mom Theresa Logan for always pushing her not to give up and go for the things she wants in life. She would also like to thank all of her past teachers dance teachers or not for helping her to get where she is now.
SIERRA MILLER
Sierra is a 13-year-old Freshman, and this is her first year in the company. She started dancing at Haiyan International Dance Academy when she was 2 years old and has loved dance ever since. She attended DaVinci Arts Middle School and took dance all three years, learning tap and jazz under the instruction of Sara Martins. That was where she discovered her passion for dance. She took gymnastics at the Children’s Gym, which helped her improve at dance. Sierra would like to thank her friends, family, and especially Sara Martins for always believing in her.
JAHLIL YARBOROUGH
Jahlil Yarborough is a fourteen-year-old freshman at Jefferson High School. Jahlil is a passionate and dynamic young dancer whose journey began in middle school, where he first discovered the different styles of dance. Jahlil was inspired by the energetic rhythms and expressive movements of African and hip-hop dance styles. This early exposure made him realize this is something that he would wanna do. With room for growth, Jahlil joined the West African dance company, Sebekan. Under the guidance of talented mentors, he honed his skills, immersing himself in the rich traditions and cultural narratives that West African dance comes with. Now, as Jahlil looks to expand his dance repertoire, he is thrilled to join Jefferson Dancers. He sees this opportunity as a chance to further develop his technique, and collaborate with diverse dancers & choreographers.
ELLA SANCHEZ-GEORGE
Ella is a 14 year old freshman in her first year with the company. Her first exposures to dance were with Flamenco in her hometown in Spain. She started with ballet and flamenco classes. When she moved to the U.S., in Florida, she also explored tap, jazz, acro, and gymnastics. Ella loves K-pop.
During the COVID lockdown she learned countless K-pop dances at home. She attended Da Vinci Arts Middle School and owes many thanks to all of her teachers and coaches for pushing and guiding her. At NW Dance Project, she grew an influential amount from ballet and hip hop classes as well as contemporary workshops. In addition to dance she's done rhythmic gymnastics, aerial silks, and trapeze. She's had ballet classes the longest but has got into several different styles and is fond of it all. Ella appreciates how much her family tries to help her reach her goals, passions, and happiness. Ella is dedicated to continuing a dance career as an adult.