s5's Vitolio Jeune has just been hired by the world-renowned company Garth Fagan Dance and will make his debut at the Nazareth College Arts Center opening on Sept. 26.
In 2006, Fagan visited the New World School of the Arts in Miami to teach classes. At the same time, he also was scoping for talent for his company. Jeune immediately caught his eye.
"He pulled me on the side and was like, 'Wow, you're a beautiful dancer. I would want you to come dance with my company,'" said Jeune about his first conversation with Fagan. Jeune wasn't finished with school yet, and he told Fagan he'd love to try when he graduated.
"He was just amazing in class," remembers Fagan.
"This dude just had it all: Technique, presence, personality, intelligence, intellect — all the things I love in dancers."
Jeune was all set to join the company after graduation this past spring, but he first auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance on a whim.
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