CYT Parent
| Class: | Age: | Chapter: | Location: | Day: | Time: | Start: | End: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A week away Musical Theater | 8-12 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Acting while you Sing | 13-18 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Broadway Babies | 4-7 | Lafayette Central (Winter 2023) |
Destiny of Faith | Thu | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nov 10 | Jan 20 |
| Level up your Acting | 8-12 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Musical Theater (Ages 4-7) | 4-7 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Singing while you Act | 13-18 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Tap on! (Dance 13 -18) | 13-18 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
| Training A Triple Threat- Teens | 13-18 | Lafayette Central (Winter 2023) |
Destiny of Faith | Thu | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nov 10 | Jan 20 |
| Training A Triple Threat-Youth | 8-12 | Lafayette Central (Winter 2023) |
Destiny of Faith | Thu | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nov 10 | Jan 20 |
| Visual Art & Design - Act 1 | 8-12 | Lafayette (Winter 2023) |
CYT Lafayette Hub | Tue | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Nov 01 | Jan 17 |
| Youth Dance (8-12 Vermilion) | 8-12 | Vermilion (Winter 2023) |
Abbeville High School | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nov 07 | Jan 23 |
Derrick Lionel Millard II, graduated from Temple University with a BA in Theatre with a concentration in acting. He most recently performed in Theatre Horizon’s Philadelphia Regional Premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE, appearing as the PREACHER, BUSTER, GRADY, AND BOBBY amongst other ensemble roles which won a Barrymore Award for best ensemble. He has also been privileged to perform in several Philadelphia regional productions including “Death of a Salesman: at EgoPo Classic theatre, Moses: A Musical Retelling at John Graves Productions, and How to Kill A Child And A Demon by Donja R. Love. He is the founder of Dream L.ive Movement, a performing arts company that creates theatrical discourse on biblical and societal topics. His company’s productions include “The Visionary’s Journal”, “The Affirmation of Love” and The Fabric From Which We’ve Come. From 2016-2020 he was the Artistic Production Director at Spirit Of Faith Christian Center creating productions for more than 5,000 weekly attendees. Now he is the Creative/Worship Director for Lift City Church in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Erin Chamberlain has been teaching for 8 years now in the public school system as an Art Teacher. She is in her 2nd year of teaching at Comeaux High and teaches Drawing, Painting and Art II. Art has been her passion for as long as she can remember! She started out in 2nd grade in the Talented Art program in her school, went on to UL to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Ceramics and then she later went back for certification to teach Art in K-12th grade. She also teaches art in the summers in the community. She loves drawing and sculpting the most! She is a mom to two wonderfully creative kids and has one fur baby and she attends the Pathway Church!
This is my fist session teaching with CYT, but I have 15 years of dance experience where I studied many different styles of dance such as Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, ect. I have choreographed multiple dances for Kaplan High's annual spring musicals, along with being head choreographer for Kaplan High's Theater Camp. I'm super excited to begin my CYT journey and share my craft with others.
Joni Milliman Hebert was born and raised in Erath, Louisiana. She still lives in her hometown with her husband Scott, daughter (Knoah), and their morkie puppy (Kash). Her daughter Kelbi and son-in-law Hayden are expecting twin boys in the spring. Joni is in her 17th year of teaching and has her Masters in Educational Leadership. Her involvement in CYT started 6 years ago as a volunteer when she registered her daughter for classes. Joni has been involved with theatre groups through her life in many different roles (Vermilion Players, Iberia Performing Arts League, Abbey Players, Cite de Arts, and CYT Vermilion). She is passionate about the arts and loves to see the growth in the students.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Kaedron moved to Lafayette in August of 2015. He is the Middle School vocal teacher at Ascension Episcopal School and a private vocal coach. Kaedron earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He went on to complete a Master of Music in conducting at Georgia State University. Kaedron is a passionate musician and educator, and loves being a member of the CYT family!
Lauren Keating is so excited to be back and teaching for the Spring Session! Lauren has been with the CYT family for 8 years teaching and helping with various productions and activities. Lauren began her CYT journey teaching both the Wiggles and Our Gang Classes for several years. She has previously directed Elf Jr., The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and most recently The Wizard of Oz. Lauren is an elementary school teacher and an active member and volunteer at her church the Bayou. Lauren loves teaching kids in any capacity and cannot wait to meet her new friends!!
Born and raised in Acadiana, Lydia Young is a performer, teacher and choreographer. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - dance concentration. During her college career, she was a member of Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor Society and Infinity Dance Group where she held a position as head choreographer for 2 years. Lydia’s training consists of ballet(Cecchetti & Vaganova), jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and modern(Horton, Duncan, Graham, Dunham, etc). She participated in a Horton Teacher Workshop by way of The Ailey School and is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique for junior, senior and advanced programs. In 2018 she started a dance business, In Motion Dance, that offers training and performance opportunities for community dancers. In Motion’s first professional concert made its debut in Spring 2021 showcasing several transdisciplinary artists. Lydia’s professional resume includes Beyoncé’s Lemonade Project, Walt Disney World, Essence Festival, and many more. Recently, she choreographed two pieces,Mustard SeedsandTwo Busy, for UL’s Spring 2022 concert, An Evening of Dance, and is contracted as a guest choreographer for the Fall 2022 concert, State of La Danse. Lydia is a master's student at Wilson College where she will earn an MFA in Dance Choreography in Fall 2024. In the future, Lydia plans to become a certified Dunham technique instructor and open a performing arts center that will cater to children and adults.
My name is Mia Lucas and I am a 20 year old Junior at UL Lafayette majoring In Biology. I have been performing on stage since the 6th grade and have been a part of over 25 productions with multiple companies including CYT, Abbey Players, KPAC, and The Looking Glass. I was involved in CYT for 6 years as a student and most of the time I couldn’t wait to teach a class of my own one day. I can’t wait to share what I know with my students!
I’m a homeschooling mom to 4 kids between the ages of 12 & 7. I’ve been a “CYT mom” for 8 years since my oldest started CYT classes in Lafayette at age 4. I have a bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette in Child & Family Studies and a Children's Ministry degree from Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX. I'm the owner of Happy Little Trees Acadiana which offers art classes and parties for kids. This will be my 3rd session teaching the 4-7 year olds in Vermilion. I have so much fun with this age group and I'm looking forward to another great session!
I am currently taking classes at LSUE, where I will be majoring in Elementary Education! I found my love for teaching at a little dance studio in Maurice, called Dance With Liz. There, I studied and practiced Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop for 15 years. And I have been teaching at CYT for five years and haven't looked back since. I have truly been blessed to grow up in CYT and teach my own dance classes, as well as, direct, choreograph, and assistant direct shows at CYT! It's more than younger me could have ever hoped or dreamed for, as a dancer! I am so excited to share my dance experience and journey with others!
My name is Samantha Lasater. I am 20 years old, and I attend ULL where I major in Organizational Communications. I work in student ministry at the Family Church, and I have been involved with CYT for 7 years. I used to love going to my acting class at CYT every week. It gave me a safe place to use my emotions to grow in my skills. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to create that same safe space for others to grow.
