Cheryl Copeland

Cheryl Copeland graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Cheryl's fresh, unique style and approach to dance has made her in demand and given her notoriety across the United States. Having studied and performed extensively in Florida, New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, her training and technical expertise is reflected in her classes and choreography.

Her professional work includes Tap Kids, Between Lines, Superbowl, Disney, MTV, as well as several other industrials. She has worked under such notable choreographers as Mia Michaels, Milton Myers, Lisa Hopkins, George Faison, Kim Bears- Bailey, and Winifred R. Harris. As an educator, her students have received countless awards, scholarships, and gone on to dance with artists such as Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Aaron Carter, and can be seen in Target , Gap , and Old Navy commercials. Some of her students are even pursuing degrees at the notorious Juilliard.

As a choreographer, she has won countless awards including a Choreography Under the Stars finalist cash award, A young choreographers award from NYCDA, and several outstanding choreography awards from various regional and national dance competitions. After touring with Tap Kids as assistant to well known tap choreographer Lisa Hopkins, and serving as resident choreographer for Teen Dance Company of the Bay Area, Cheryl relocated to Los Angeles where she taught for several years at Edge Performing Arts Center and Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio.

Recently Cheryl founded her own professional dance company in Austin, TX. She can also be found teaching master classes, workshops, and residencies all around the country, the most recent of those being with Conquest Dance Intensives. Cheryl’s approach to dance is innovative, pedestrian, and most of all organic. The foundation of her movement comes from the philosophy that we are humans who happen to excel in dance, not dancers who happen to excel in life.

Mission

It is the mission of BHumn Dance Productions, to produce events, workshops, live performance, and outreach that all work together to inspire those who do and do not understand dance. It is to help people find their way and their voice through movement, and to instill a sense of rawness and purity into every person we come in contact with. We are humans who find therapy in dance, rather than dancers acting out life.

Purpose

Cheryl Copeland began this company with the hopes of reaching dancers on a national and international level. She is passionate about growing artistic able, and passionate dancers. She attempts to push dancers outside of their safe zones by challenging them to connect to the reality of their lives and of the world. She places a heavy emphasis on technique, knowing that one must have a strong dance facility in order to reach others through dance on a human level.

Testimonials

"My kids love being around Cheryl. She lifts their hearts to a higher level. They always come home exhasted but happy." – Martha Barfield, Parent

"Cheryl is a talented visionary in the dance world. Cheryl has been a motivating force for my child and many others. I know of children who had quit dancing after becoming so disillusioned. Since taking classes with Cheryl they have been re-energized and are excited to dance again. Cheryl’s movement is honest, organic and original. Her integrity and her work ethic are unparalleled. Cheryl mentors her students and fosters a team atmosphere at the same time pushing them beyond their comfort zone. I feel confident that anyone fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Cheryl will have the same positive experience we have had." – Lesley Chase, mom

"Cheryl is not only an inspirational person and teacher, she creates a warm and safe environment for art to thrive" – Josie Walsh, Director/Choreographer of MYOKYO and formerly of the Joffrey Ballet. www.myodance.com

“Cheryl is committed to her students.  She has a reputation for being honest, reliable, and fair to all of her students…her students believe in the power of team work.” – Lori Gandenberger, mom

“Cheryl is my inspiration. Confidence is something I never had, but she has helped me reach that …”
– Danielle Villarreal, dancer

“She is a great communicator and put on a well- organized workshop that even my nine year old was able to come out with an awesome experience even though she was the youngest attending!” – Debbie Loper, mom