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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

Kierra Brown is a passionate and accomplished dance educator with over a decade of experience teaching at Hayiya Dance Theater, where she has been a pivotal instructor since 2013. Her love for dance began at the tender age of three, when she immersed herself in various styles, including ballet, tap, and jazz. This early start fostered a deep connection to the art form, which has since blossomed into a lifelong career dedicated to teaching and mentoring young dancers.
Kierra's teaching career spans a diverse range of institutions, from middle schools to high schools, where she has not only taught dance but also helped students develop confidence, discipline, and creativity through movement. Her leadership and guidance have now led her to Fort Valley State University, where she proudly coaches the Dancing Doll Divas, a team known for its precision, energy, and passion.
Her experience in both classical and contemporary dance forms allows her to bring a well-rounded, dynamic approach to her students, encouraging them to push boundaries and embrace their unique styles. As a teacher, Kierra focuses not only on technical skill but also on fostering a love for dance that transcends the classroom and stage.
*"Dance is the hidden language of the soul,"* as Martha Graham once said, and Kierra embodies this belief in every class she teaches, striving to help each student express themselves through the universal language of dance.

Princess Davis

Meet Princess Davis, a vibrant and fun dance teacher, choreographer and performer hailing from Macon, Georgia! She is also the mother of Wayne who is an energetic 6 year old who enjoys dancing, creating YouTube content, TikToks and Tumbling. She has over 20 years of performing experience. Princess has honed her craft at prestigious places like Hayiya Dance Theatre, Dance411Studios, Millennium Studios in L.A., and G-Rhythm Performing Arts Center, Dance Dynamics Studio, Theatre National Daniel Serrano (Africa), etc... mastering an array of styles.

Princess has been on numerous nationally broadcast television programs, including multiple sitcoms, BET's 106 and Park, BET's Celebrity Hair Battle, VH1's Kandi Burruss Wedding, MTV's Rick Ross Dream, WE Tv and more.

Princess was featured as a speaker for TEDx Macon, worked as a brand ambassador for Blazin' 92.3 of Cumulus Media for five years, board member for the breast cancer non-profit organization Women of Vision 3000 and member of Autism Has a Face Foundation. In 2019, she took home the title of Dancing Stars of Central Georgia, proving that her passion for dance knows no bounds. Get ready to be inspired by Princess's spirit and creative talent!

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