Lisa Yvette WILDER
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Ms. Wilder is the director of Dance at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School - University Connections: School of Design, Arts, & Engineering. Ms. Wilder earned her Bachelor of Science in Dance Education (1990) and Master of Arts in Dance Education (2019) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Ms. Wilder has taught in North Carolina’s Public Schools for thirty-four years. She celebrates 20 years of successfully cultivating the minds of dance students at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School by exposing them to diverse opportunities in the field of dance. Lisa Wilder has a long history of excellence. She worked in Durham Public Schools as a choreographer, founding director of the Hillside High School Dance Department, and as a dance teacher at Neal Middle School. Lisa also taught at Clinton High School in Clinton City Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, and Caldwell County Public Schools.
As a performer, Ms. Lisa is a member of the Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Liturgical Dance Ministry; she was a member of SISTERS “Women of Common Ancestry” (Modern and African Dance Company), and performed with the WORLD DANCE AND DRUM CONFERENCE in the closing ceremonies of the 1994 “National Black Arts Festival” in Atlanta Georgia While attending North Carolina Central University as a vocal major, Lisa performed with the musical group “Spice,” the NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL TOURING CHOIR in “The Spiritual Heritage,” arranged by Howard Roberts at Carnegie Hall in New York City, at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and in the popular NCCU homecoming activity “Choir Ball.”
Ms. Wilder is also a member of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), the National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO), and the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD).
SOUTHEAST RALEIGH MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL DANCE DEPARTMENT
Spring 2004 - Present
In the Spring of 2004, dance at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School began an exciting transformation from elective classes to a thriving dance program that provides opportunities for young aspiring dance artists to cultivate their craft.
The elective dance class selections grew from two levels to three, adding an honors component to the schedule. The performance group was also moved and became a dance company after school, freeing up the academic schedule for more students to explore dance as an elective.
Programs that enhanced the students’ dance experience blossomed like a flower as the students participated in peer dance mentoring, collaborating with peers and guest artists, field trips, performing, and taking master classes in the community, statewide and nationally. Dancers practiced after school, on the weekends, and during school breaks. The summer activities include Dance Bootcamp and American Dance Festival Outreach. As part of community outreach, a youth dance clinic was created to allow aspiring dance teachers to work with children ages 5-13.
To allow the classes and Dance Company to share their creativity with the world, thematic dance concerts and showcases became annual events. In 2005, Emerging Arts was created to celebrate student artists from all over the triangle.
In the fall of 2007, the dance company was renamed “E-Motion” Dance Company. This group tailored their performance to all school and community functions that extended invitations.
Giving the students real-world dance experiences makes the Southeast Dance Department unique from other public school dance programs. Field trips to Memphis, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Texas, New York, and Toronto, Canada to take master classes and network is how the magic continues to happen year after year. Opportunities to perform remain numerous to this day. Student dancers have performed nationwide at colleges and universities, amusement parks, festivals, parades, conferences and conventions. The dance department performed at Disney three times, at the 2012 DNC Delegates Breakfast, and at the International Association of Blacks in Dance 2008 Dallas, Texas, and has been in Pieces of Gold 18 times in the past 20 years.
Our alumni all shine in their chosen professions. Educators, dancers, choreographers, journalists, pharmacists, social workers, actors, realtors, and entrepreneurs cultivated their leadership skills as Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School dancers.
As the program continues to evolve, the sky is the limit for all who accept the challenge to become a Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Dancer.
“EVOLUTION”
Pre-Show:
Decades of Gold - Documentary
By: James ClarkOccasion
Lorraine Wilson Batts
Jubilation (2024)
Music: “Celebrate” by Pitbull from the Original Motion Picture “Penguins of Madagascar”
Choreography: Intermediate & Proficient Dance Our Story
The World is Watching (1999)
Music: “Change Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Wake Up (2015)
Music: “All Good People” by Delta Rae
Choreography: Lisa Wilder Reminisce
Memories: Kim Morgan & Latia Holland
Am I Worthy? (2019)
Music: “Why” by Jonathan McReynolds
Choreography: Jasmine Knight
Video Memory
Mad
Music: “Frustrated” by Vivian Green
Choreography: Neal Moore
SRMHS Dance Company 2005 - 2006
Clubbing (2019)
Music: “Shake Your Groove Thang” by Peaches & Herb
Choreography: Melvin Sutton
Unrequited Love (2019)
Music: “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys
Choreography: Nia Mills
Disillusion (2005)
Music: “Eye Love U, But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore” by Prince
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Selfish Questions (2021)
Music: “Lost Ones” by Jazmine Sullivan
Choreography: Jasmine Knight
Follow My Lead (2023)
Music: “All Nite (Don’t Stop)” by Janet Jackson
Choreography: Faith White
The Source (2006)
Music: “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Searching (2017)
Music: “Something is Missing” by Brandy
Choreography: Jasmine Knight
10 - minute Intermission Night on the Town (2020)
Music: “Steady Love” by India Aire
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Quarantine Cure (2021)
Music: “I Need You” by Johnathan Baptist
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Video Memory
Wall Street
Music: “Ms. Independent Instrumental/Bleeding Love” by Ne-Yo/Leona Lewis
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Cast of “The Pulse” Concert 2009 Voices (2017)
Music: “Human” by Sevdalia
Choreography: Jazmine Knight
Hope for the Future (2018)
Music: “Prayer for Humanity” by India Arie
Choreography: Jasmine Knight
Proud Moments
Queen of Rock and Roll (2024)
Music: “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner
Choreography: Proficient Honors Dance
Nervous Energy (2012)
Music: “Stuttering” by Jasmine Sullivan
Choreography: James White
Video Memory
Rhythm City
Music: “Let Me Think About It” by Ida Corr, Fedde Le Grand
Choreography: Melvin Sutton
SRMHS Dance Company 2010 - 2011
Discarded Ones (2017)
Music: “Have Mercy” by Eryn Allen Kane
Choreography: Faith Henderson
Illumination: Performances
Altar Call (2008)
Music: “Yes” by Shekinah Glory Ministry
Choreography: Lisa Wilder
Finale
Music: “Dangerous” by Ying Yang Twins
Alumni Dancers DANCERS AND CREW
Briana Moore PHARM.D. Class of 2007
Cianna Jackson Class of 2010
Marcie Hayes Class of 2007
Faith Henderson Class of 2017
Jasmine Knight Class of 2012
Diane Patterson Class of 2017
Shamiya Dailey Class of 2019
Ellabelle Smith Class of 2019
Lauren Ray Class of 2017
JLere Jones Class of 2019
Zorriah Raynor Class of 2019
Annessa Horton Class of 2020
Deonna McClain Class of 2021
Makayla Bentley Class of 2021
Jenaya Modeste Class of 2022
Alumni Show Crew
Current Dance Students
Lorraine Wilson Batts
D.N.P, R.N. Class of 2004
Tashiyah Lucas Class of 2024
Terrya MontgomeryClass of 2025
Sallamata Jallow Class of 2025
Sadye Poole Class of 2025
Ivana Jones Class of 2026
Faith Byrd Class of 2026
Jaiden Baker Class of 2026
Technical Director: Isaiah Wilson of “Iproductions”
Lighting Designer: Isaiah Wilson
Lighting Engineer: David Winnington
Spotlights: Salma Flores, Rashad Brown
Sound Engineer: Mariah Chavis
Stage Manager: Ivan Peebles
Assistant Stage Manager: Kayla McNeil
Stage Crew: Ayden Lowery, Semaj Young Hunter, Cosette Woehl, Mahdi Ermaidi, Kamir Freeman, Xander Swan.
Program Cover Design: Art by Jimmy Boston
Written Program Organizer: Cianna Jackson
Documentary Creators: James Clark, Michelle Logan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Dance Department would like to thank all the dance alumni and current dancers for their unwavering commitment to the success of this program.
SPECIAL THANKS
Isaiah Wilson
Dr. Briana Moore
Dr. Lorraine Wilson
Cianna Jackson
James Clark
Michelle Logan
Mr. Harden
Ms. Hemphill
SRMHS Faculty and Staff
SRHS Dance Boosters
for giving of their time and talents to ensure the success of this event.
