Amy Young Former Dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC is in residence at Queen Ann County High School this year teaching and choreographing.

Amy (Young) Kleinendorst was a former professional dancer for 17years with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City. She is in residence teaching and choreographing for the Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) dancers. The Carole Cascio Fund is supporting Amy’s Choreographic/Teaching residency at QACHS this school year 2024-25. She will also teach some masterclasses and at Kent Island High School (KIHS) in the Spring of 2025. Amy will also be teaching CCF intern Gabby Pfeifer a solo from Paul Taylor’s famous dance Company B. The rehearsals will take place at KIHS this spring.

Amy Young working on new choreography with QACHS dancers.
Amy Young, Kristen Tyler, Director of Dance at QACHS, CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer & Executive Director, Peter Pucci.
Amy working on stage with the dancers at QACHS for their final rehearsal before the premiere of new her dance Here, There.

Amy (Young) Kleinendorst was a former professional dancer for 17years with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City. She is in residence teaching and choreographing for the Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) dancers. The Carole Cascio Fund is supporting Amy’s Choreographic/Teaching residency at QACHS this school year 2024-25. She will also teach some masterclasses and at Kent Island High School (KIHS) in the Spring of 2025. Amy will also be teaching CCF intern Gabby Pfeifer a solo from Paul Taylor’s famous dance Company B. The rehearsals will take place at KIHS this spring.

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