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Hayiya Dance Theatre

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We Are Hayiya!

A Cultural Arts Center for the Entire Family

Hayiya Dance Theatre

Our mission at Hayiya Dance Theatre is to educate, entertain and engage the community by providing opportunities for cultural arts enrichment and exposure. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and founder, Pilar Wilder Lowden, Hayiya specializes in authentic and progressive West African dance and percussion as well as dances of the Diaspora. January 17, 2024 marked the 23rd anniversary for the studio. The Ensemble is celebrating its 28th season!

Hayiya Dance Theatre, Inc.

Hayiya Dance Theatre, Inc. (HDT) is a nonprofit service organization specializing in West African dance and percussion performance. The Ensemble is comprised of accomplished women and men, boys and girls. Organized on the campus of Wesleyan College in August of 1997 as a dance club, HDT, now in its 28th season is Middle Georgia's oldest West African dance ensemble.

MUSIC LESSONS

PIANO | VOICE | GUITAR | UKULELE

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CLASSES

Setting the Standard for Excellence in Arts Education

STYLES

West African Dance

Adult Tap

Step

Liturgical

Jazz

Hip Hop

Ballet

Acting

TUMBLING

INfluence Leadership Institute

STEAM

Tutoring

Tap

Contemporary

Adult Yoga

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MEET YOUR
INSTRUCTORS

NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR YOU

G. Pilar Lowden

Dance Educator, Researcher & Performing Artist
Georgette Pilar Wilder Lowden founded both Hayiya Dance Theatre (23rd Season) and Hayiya Dance Theatre, Inc. (28th Season) as a student at Wesleyan College. She is a doctoral student in Texas Woman's University's Dance PhD program. Her research on care, place, relevance, and storytelling in pedagogy is a reflection of her own passion for equity in arts in education.

Nadia Kitchens

Nadia is a dedicated performing arts educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre from Alabama State University, where she also studied dance. Born in Richmond, VA, she has been passionate about the arts since childhood. With a rich background in singing, acting, and dancing, Nadia brings a wealth of experience and creativity to her teaching, inspiring her students to explore the world of performance arts.

Taylor Harrell

Taylor is so excited to be a part of the Hayiya family! She has a passion for music, performing, and teaching! She enjoys inspiring others to love music as much as she does! Growing up in Nashville, TN Taylor started singing and playing instruments very early on. At the age of 6, Taylor started taking piano lessons and learned to play the guitar and ukulele in high school. She received her bachelor’s degree in Music Business with minors in Vocal Performance and Songwriting. After graduating, she discovered her love for musical theater and performed at Dollywood Theme Park! Since then she has been a part of many different theater companies in the Southeast. Taylor has taught piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice lessons to ages 5-65 and is so happy to share her knowledge and experience with aspiring musicians!

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Kierra Brown

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