2023-2024 COMPANY DANCERS
CAITLIN WINKLER
Caitlin Winkler is from Wilmington, North Carolina and is a recent graduate from James Madison University (JMU). There she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Caitlin was an active member of the dance program and was involved in numerous student and faculty pieces throughout her time at JMU. In her junior and senior year, Caitlin performed in JMU’s pre-professional dance company, the Virginia Repertory Dance Company. While attending JMU, Caitlin had the incredible opportunities to learn and perform work by guest artists such as Abraham in Motion (A.I.M), DanceWorks Chicago, Ballet Hispánico, Christian Warner, Xiang Xu, Ricky Ruiz, and Emily Cargill. In her senior year, Caitlin had the opportunity to present her choreography at the American College Dance Association festival, was a Student Director for the Associate Dance Ensemble, and was given an award for community engagement by JMU’s dance faculty.
This is Caitlin’s second season with Emily Cargill and Dancers and is thrilled to continue growing, learning, and exploring with the company!
OLIVIA LINDFORS
Olivia Lindfors is a recent graduate from the University of Florida’s BFA Dance program. Olivia is a dance artist originally from Daytona Beach, FL who grew up studying and expanding her artform through studio dance and various intensives. During her time at the University of Florida, Olivia was awarded several School of Theatre & Dance Scholarships as well as the opportunity to showcase her choreography at American College Dance Association’s festival her senior year. Olivia has been involved in several performances throughout her dance career including, New Grounds Dance Festival, ACDA and UF BFA Showcases.
Olivia is in her third season with ECD and can’t wait to expand her passion for dance further through this company!
MACKENNA JACOBS
Mackenna Jacobs is a Jacksonville native and a recent graduate of Jacksonville University, where she graduated with a BFA in Dance. Throughout her time at JU, she received various dance scholarships and awards. She was given the opportunity to expand her knowledge of dance by working and learning from numerous choreographers and professors, as well as presenting her own choreography at the JU Senior Concert. She started her training at the age of 5 and her passion for dance has grown ever since.
This is Mackenna’s second season with ECD.
MAGGIE TOMAN
Maggie is a passionate and dedicated dancer who started dancing at 3 years old. Trained in various styles, such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip-Hop, Maggie brings a unique blend of versatility and artistry to the company. With a commitment to excellence and a love for the art form, she is eager to learn, grow, and develop as a person, dancer and artist. Maggie is thrilled to be a part of ECD, where she will continue to push boundaries and explore the endless possibilities of movement expression.
This is Maggie’s first season with Emily Cargill and Dancers.
STEPHANIE BERMUDEZ
Stephanie Bermudez is a recent graduate from Jacksonville university’s BFA dance program, where she trained in Modern, Ballet, and Jazz. She was also on her college dance team for four years where she performed technical jazz or hip hop on her school’s basketball court during halftime. Her team was able to compete at NDA her freshman and junior year. Throughout her years at JU, she has worked with many choreographers in and out of the dance program over the years such as, Jennifer Archibald, Duncan Cooper, Paula Nunez, Norbert De La Cruz III, Lana Heylock, Yidi Lin, Nicholson Twins, Amy Miller, Jon Leher, and many more. She was also able to choreograph her own work in her junior and senior year, along with having multiple opportunities to perform on stage. Stephanie grew up in Tampa, FL where she trained in multiple styles at her home studio, All American Dance Factory, along with intensives and workshops.
This is Stephanie’s second season with ECD.