Alumni Achievements...

We are proud to have so many talented young people who have succeeded in the arts as their livelihoods... 

Bravo to all of them as well as all our students!

MADELINE SCHROCK

"SISA gave me a strong, supportive foundation for my life as a dancer.  The classes provided solid technique in an encouraging atmosphere, so I felt prepared when I entered college.  SISA was, and still is, like a second family to me."

Ohio University 2011, B.F.A. in Performance and Choreography from the Honors Tutorial College

- recipient of various dance and academic scholarships

- member of Ohio University Dance Company

- attended Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts on scholarship in summer 2008

- interned with the Regina Klenjoski Dance Company in Torrance, CA in summer 2009

- recipient of College of Fine Arts Dean's Undergraduate Creative Research Award (grant that provided funding for the above internship)

- research apprenticeship in fall 2009 with Madeleine Scott (Director of School of Dance) titled Testing Rudolph Laban's Theories

- Over the years, Madeline's dancing has taken her to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Connecticut, and California

MICHAEL EHLERS

“As an artist today, it becomes increasingly important to understand all aspects of art both current and past. I have found the key to a quality arts education to be attention to building a strong foundation. Classical technique, attention to detail, persistence, inspiration, and respect - all this I experienced while developing myself technically, intellectually, and artistically at SISA. This strong foundation has given me the tools to explore my craft and create anything I desire. Many arts students in the world have talent, but to be fortunate to have a supporting environment with high expectations creating results that are not only visible, but also felt by the student - that is unique. This is more important than anything else: a sense of pride and accomplishment with a curiosity and desire to continue further.”

Shenandoah Conservatory 2012, B.F.A Musical Theatre / Dance minor 

Michael recently performed with Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in productions of Hairspray, West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He also performed with the a cappella pop/jazz vocal ensemble, Shenandoah Singers, and was cast in a touring production of Twelfth Night through Shenandoah and the Lorton Arts Center. A graduate from Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana, Michael has also performed with Music Theatre Louisville (42nd Street and High School Musical) and the Drama Studio (Characters). In 2007 he won a gold (1st) prize at the ISSMA State Solo Vocal Competition and in 2008 received the Southern Indiana Arts Council Scholarship. He is expecting to graduate in 2012 and move to New York to pursue a career in performance and choreography.