Teacher

TEACHER

As a teaching artist, work has taken me to both US coasts, Canada, and to places that I never thought I'd get to go!

From New York City to Los Angeles, Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. (and state!), I come from a rich background of creating and teaching theatrical dance with a focus on storytelling and character development which lends itself particularly well to my work with students who focus in Musical Theatre.

My experience in the industry as a performer also gives me the ability to understand and evaluate what each individual student needs.

Interested in a pop-up or Master Class? When I teach in these settings, I normally run my class for 90 minutes. This session includes a 30 minute warm-up, 30-40 minutes of learning a combo, and 20-30 minutes of a Q&A session about life in NYC, auditioning, breaking into the professional world, etc. Looking for a guest teaching artist? Contact me and let's dance!

Teaching and choreographing full-time during the 2020-2021 school year at Young Artists of America and OhLook Performing Arts Center allowed me to strengthen my skills as a teacher and hone in on the areas in which I want to specialize. University teaching: Penn State University, Plymouth State University, Geneva College, Gonzaga University. Theatre/Dance companies: Centre Stage, Inc., The Broadway Experience, Broadway Weekends, Savage Dance Company, StudioDans and more.

Past students have gone on to pursue degrees in Musical Theatre/Theatre Arts from The University of Michigan, Elon University, Baldwin Wallace University, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, New York University and Rider University, among others!

Testimonials:
"Throughout the years, Trent has continued to be an influential role model and mentor for me. He always inspires me to push myself to the fullest potential in every class. He lights up any room he enters or stage he steps on. I love his classes so much and can’t wait to be in more!" - Gabriella C. (Wexford Acting Studio)

"This year I feel like Trent is really helping me bring out my inner self and trigger my inner emotions - to really come out as a dancer." - Michael C.
(YAA Summer Performing Arts Intensive)

"Now that was a dance class! It was so fun. I feel so good about myself! Trent Soyster was so nice and uplifting." - Chloe L. (Oh Look Performing Arts Center)