Alumni Update: Caroline Dietz

Caroline Dietz Makes Her Mark with Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company

Photo courtesy of Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company

Upon graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Caroline Dietz (NJDTE Alumna 2009) joined New Jersey-based Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company as an apprentice in 2012. Now in her third season as a full company member with CDDC, Caroline has had the opportunity to tour both nationally and internationally, including a recent trip to Bosnia. She has also taught for the company throughout New Jersey and regularly at NJPAC's Young Artist Institute. Caroline is also a member of Carol Mendes & Artists and Callie Hatchett Dance. 

Most recently, Caroline returned to her roots at NJDTE to assist with the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company master classes that NJDTE hosted in partnership with NJPAC. She also provided valuable insight, inspiration and advice to NJDTE's upper level dancers during a special Q&A session. Read more about the day's events here. 

Caroline credits NJDTE with instilling in her the discipline, dedication and collaborative spirit that are so vital to a successful performing career:

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My experience at NJDTE was not only one of the happiest times of my life, it was the best preparation for professional company life that I have received. I was fortunate enough to learn from brilliant educators, dancers and choreographers. At a very young age, I learned the discipline and dedication that it takes to be a professional dancer as well as how to work as an ensemble. The ability to support one another and grow stronger together is an invaluable skill in dance as well as in life.

Caroline in "Folk Tales" (2007) at NJDTE. Choreography by Kate Skarpetowska. Photo by Todd Carroll.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, Caroline! 
We are so proud of you, and look forward to your continued success!