

Whether your dancer is preparing for a performing arts program like CFPA at Colgan, thinking about college dance auditions, exploring a professional path, or simply wants to grow and be inspired, this conversation is for them.
While parents hear from PWDA leadership about the season ahead, our dancers get something incredible.
Lawrence M. Jackson is coming to Prince William Dance Academy to sit down with EPAC dancers at the Interest Meeting.
Professor of Dance & Assistant Dean at George Mason University
Former professional dancer with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble
Choreographed 95+ original works including an off-Broadway in New York
Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland
Guest artist at the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive
Guest artist at the National High School Dance Festival
Professor Jackson will share what it really looks like to audition, train, and grow as a dancer beyond the studio, giving our dancers a window into the professional dance world that most young performers never get access to.
An experience worth showing up for.
For new and returning dancers ages 7-18.
Olivia Lopez Saxton brings over 15 years of experience in dance education, performance, and competitive training. Originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, she began her training at Dance Etc. Music and Arts under Ann Boyle, Analeigh Stamps, Eyan Williams, and Danielle Dufore, with international performance experience including appearances in Shanghai, China.
Her choreography earned recognition through the National Society of Arts and Letters in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Minor in Performing Arts from Radford University, a Master's degree in Human Resources, and is certified in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT).
More than her credentials, it's Coach Liv's commitment to her own growth that sets her apart. She continues training through bi-weekly classes with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and ongoing development with CLI because she believes a great coach never stops learning.
As Competition Director of Edge Performing Arts Company (EPAC), the competitive performance team at Prince William Dance Academy, Coach Liv is committed to pushing dancers to reach their highest potential while fostering accountability, resilience, and teamwork, preparing them not only for success on stage, but in life beyond dance.






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