Middle School Repertory Dance Ensemble

Windward's Middle School Repertory Dance Ensemble is a performance company for Windward’s most dedicated Middle School dancers, where students work closely with special guest artists in a series of short-term residencies to create work for performance, outreach, and special events.

2025-26 Guest Artists

Jermaine Turnbow

Jermaine Turnbow

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Jermaine has always been passionate about the arts. It wasn't until Jermaine was sixteen years old that he realized the Performing Arts was where he needed to be. While attending Cass Technical High School, Jermaine began studying dance under the direction of Anthony Smith and theater under the direction of Tony Award Winner Marilyn McCormick. Continuing, Jermaine furthered his studies at The University of the Arts where he obtained his B.F.A in Dance and worked with respected choreographers such as; Sidra Bell, Gary Jeter, Kim Bears-Bailey, Ronen Koresh, and Molly Misgalla. Jermaine attended programs at The Joffrey Ballet School on scholarship and University of the Arts Summer Studies. While attending these programs, Jermaine received training from world-renowned teachers and choreographers including Arturo Fernandez, Liz Imperio, Desmond Richardson, Yusha Sorzano, and Chehon Wespi-Schopp. After graduation, Jermaine entered the professional field as he ventured to Las Vegas, NV where he danced with Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater under the direction of Bernard Gaddis. Jermaine performed the works of Rennie Harris and the late Alvin Ailey. Jermaine also took a chance on the commercial world and tackled Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Jermaine has been able to perform and be featured in national commercials for brands like Pepsi and appear on television on major networks. Jermaine is looking forward to creating more and sharing his gifts with the world, his choreographic journey started in Las Vegas and has since blossomed and he’s excited to explore the many directions he can take to create a cultivating experience for all to witness. Currently living in Los Angeles, Jermaine is a working professional in Film/TV, Dance and so much more.

Sophia Oddi

Sophia Oddi

SOPHIA ODDI is an Italian-American freelance contemporary dancer and choreographer based in Los Angeles. Using dance, theater, and powerful soundscapes, her work is often satirical, humorous, and deeply reflective. She believes that creating spaces for opinions to be held, shared, and questioned has impact beyond the lifespan of any given project, and approaches each new work as an opportunity to be in community as each collaborator attempts to make sense of their place within the systems they inhabit. Previous works have dealt with themes of gender, identity, and family systems.

Sophia was born in Rome, Italy and raised in Monte-Carlo. She graduated with the inaugural class of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance in 2019 under the direction of Jodie Gates and William Forsythe. She previously attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

In addition to her work as a freelance dancer (TU Dance, Zeitgeist Dance Theatre), and teacher for Francisco Gella Dance Works, Sophia creates work for stage and screen. She has participated in the Homegrown Residency through the Dance Resource Center, and was a choreographer-in-residence for FALCO Dance’s WOODWORKS Residency. Choreographic credits include Verdi’s Otello at the Segerstrom Concert Hall, SNSxAdidas, and self-produced concert work.

Chloe Stephan '24

Chloe Stephan '24

Chloe Stephan (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, and Windward School 2024 alumni from Los Angeles, California. Chloe was a member of the Windward Dance Company for her entire six years at the school. During her time at Windward Chloe worked with such notable choreographers as Francisco Gella, Yusha Sorzano, Christian Denice, Zak Schlegal, and Laura Miller. Chloe has attended summer programs at Complexions Contemporary Ballet, The Alvin Ailey School, Arts Umbrella, and PDI in Santa Fe, NM. Chloe will be going into her sophomore year this fall at Chapman University, where she is majoring in dance and will be receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts. With versatility across various styles of dance, she creates work that blends emotional depth and dynamic physicality. While still early on in her college journey, she is excited to continue to grow as a dancer and choreographer, engaging in bringing dance and the stories told through movement to everyone.

Past Guest Artists

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