CHANELLE TURNBULL

COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2023

Chanelle Turnbull began her dance training where she was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. She attended High School at Weaver Academy of Performing Arts and in the evening’s danced at The Pointe! Studio of Dance. During her High School summers, Chanelle attended summer training programs such as Dance Theatre of Harlem, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts Dance Program. Chanelle continued her dance training at East Carolina University where she graduated with her bachelor’s in fine arts Degree in 2021. There she trained in dance choreography, ballet, contemporary jazz and pointe. While in college Chanelle was able to train with outside choreographers such as Jennifer Archibald and Daniel Madoff from the Merce Cunningham Trust. Chanelle also represented her university after she received a full scholarship to the International Blacks in Dance Association. This inspired Chanelle to really focus on teaching and choreographing while in school as well. Upon graduation from college, she continued to pursue her dance career by teaching at her home studio in Greensboro while also pursuing her passion to perform onstage. In the fall of 2022 Chanelle received a full scholarship to Visceral Dance Chicago’s Trainee Program. Chanelle is super excited to be joining Red Clay Dance Company for their 15th season!