
Photography by:
Yolanda Green
Biography
Tarra Green is currently a Wayne State University BFA Dance graduate. Tarra has studied and trained in dance for eighteen years. She trained at Spotlight Dance Works under the Artistic Director Liz Schmidt. As her passion for dance excelled she was introduced to many different techniques including Jazz, Modern, Tap, Character, Ballet, Pointe, Hip hop, African, Contemporary dance and is trained in STOTT Pilates. She has traveled to California, Florida, Chicago, Las Vegas, Arizona, and New York to study from different amazing artist.
Tarra has had the opportunity to work with well-known choreographers all over the United States in residencies at Wayne State including Lauren Adams, Ray Mercer, Sonya Tayeh, Larry Keigwin, Nathan Trice, Desmond Richardson, Gary Jeter, and Julie Bour.
Tarra performed with the band Fifty Amp Fuse. Toured with Mike Ellison, Wayne States Dance Company One, and Wayne States Dance Workshop. Tarra’s choreography has been presented in two concerts at Wayne State University in 2013. She has had the opportunity to devote her artistry and knowledge at Mt Clemens High School and seven different dance schools.
Tarra performed with Motor City Movement: A Collaboration of Choreographers for two years. She has performed at The Palace of Auburn Hill Detroit Pistons Pre-game show for four years. For the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Half Time show where she performed for Mariah Carey and Jesse McCartney.
Tarra advertised for the Complexions Detroit Intensive Newsletter. Danced for Kiko in the opening act at the Fox Theatre for Charlie Wilson. She also performed on B.E.T.’s 106&Park television show with R&B/Pop Artist Princeton.
Tarra
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