Carolyn Crist

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Stephanie Halmo, a senior at UGA, is a founding member of Prelude.
Stephanie Halmo, a senior at UGA, is a founding member of Prelude.

Prelude is a new dance group created this fall by a group of friends who attended South Forsyth High School together and were a part of the same dance company in high school.

Kristen Bowman, a sophomore, puts on ballet shoes before rehearsal
Kristen Bowman, a sophomore, puts on ballet shoes before rehearsal

“It was a big part of our lives,” said Gracie Rogers, a sophomore who started the group. “We didn’t want to audition for the other dance companies, so we decided to start our own.”

Kristy Karle, a freshman on the left, and Stephanie Halmo, Gracie Rogers and Chris Wages jump up during the routine.
Kristy Karle, a freshman on the left, and Stephanie Halmo, Gracie Rogers and Chris Wages jump up during the routine.

The group embraces all styles of dance but focuses on tap, jazz and ballet. These are photos from the third practice, and the group is still holding auditions each Monday at 7 p.m. in Tate 311. Prelude plans to perform in the spring.

Kristen Bowman and Stephanie Halmo plan the rest of their first dance during rehearsal on Monday, Sept. 21.
Kristen Bowman and Stephanie Halmo plan the rest of their first dance during rehearsal on Monday, Sept. 21.
The entire group rehearses the first student-choreographed dance for the year.
The entire group rehearses the first student-choreographed dance for the year.

Carolyn Crist

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