2024 Senior Spotlights
Our 2024 graduating class has been such a joy to have over the years! We wish them the best of luck in all of their wonderful future endeavors!
Devon Barna
1. Where are you graduating from?
Homeschooled
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
I’ve danced at NDA for 8 years.
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
My absolute favorite NDA memory was working with Travis Wall to create the amazing dance: Somebody To Love. I connected with that character deeper than any other throughout my time at Northpointe, and it allowed me to develop my story telling skills further, which is my favorite part of dancing.
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
I enjoy computer programming, playing piano and drums, and composing music in my spare time.
5. What are your plans after graduation?
I can’t wait to attend the CLI Conservatory next year to further my dancing/acting career.
Elizabeth Brown
1. Where are you graduating from?
Olentangy High School
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
11 years
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
My favorite NDA memory is getting to compete and take classes at conventions for the first time this season!
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
I’m involved in marching band, concert band, and orchestra at my high school.
5. What are your plans after graduation?
I’ll be attending Ohio University, majoring in Graphic Design with minors in Computer Science and Dance.
Taylor Goudie
1. Where are you graduating from?
Olentangy Orange High School
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
I’ve been dancing for 16 years and 6 of those years have been at NDA!
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
I loved competing at NUVO with my friends!
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
I was one of the editors-in-chief of my school’s newsmagazine and was also a member of the Olentangy Blues Dance Team.
5. What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend The Ohio State University with a major in Business Marketing and a minor in dance!
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Brooklyn Jacks
1. Where are you graduating from?
Thomas Worthington High School
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
Almost 15 years
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
Huddling up before competition performances and also learning from and bonding with outside choreographers
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
Varsity Cheerleading for Thomas Worthington High School
5. What are your plans after graduation?
Dancing on the Miami University Dance Team and majoring in Business Analytics and Pre-Med
Hannah Marsh
1. Where are you graduating from?
Olentangy Berlin High School
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
6 years
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
Competing at NUVO this year
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
Service Club, National Honor Society, Co-captain of the Olentangy Blues Dance Team
5. What are your plans after graduation?
Attend Wake Forest University with a major in Biology on the Pre-Med track and a minor in dance
Mya Montgomery
1. Where are you graduating from?
I will be graduating from Bishop Watterson High School.
2. How many years have you been dancing at NDA?
I have been dancing for 14 years and 10 of those at NorthPointe Dance Academy.
3. What is your favorite NDA memory?
My favorite NDA memories are having the opportunity to work with Travis Wall, Molly Long and many other amazing choreographers, performing with my team and receiving First Place Senior Soloist at Nationals.
4. What are your favorite activities outside of dance?
Outside of dance I enjoy volunteering with the special needs community, cheering for my High School and spending time with my friends and family.
5. What are your plans after graduation?
After high school, I will be attending the University of Minnesota where I will be majoring in Speech Pathology. I also have the honor of being a member of the 22x national championship University of Minnesota Dance Team!
I can’t thank my NDA family enough for the incredible opportunities, training and amazing memories I have made during my time at NDA. I LOVE all of my friends and teachers endlessly!!! I will miss you all so much!
