Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance
Honors the Life and Dance of
Antonio Sisk
1973 - 2009
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Antonio Martez Sisk was born on October 7, 1973 to Virginia Sisk and Roger McGhee in Forrest City, Arkansas. He attended school in Arkansas and Texas, graduating from Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas. Antonio accepted Christ at a very early age in life and always maintained a high spiritual belief.
Antonio started dancing at Brookhaven
College in Dallas where he would later return to instruct, choreograph and
perform as a guest artist. After one year of instruction, he auditioned for the
Dallas Black Dance Theater, He remained with the company for five seasons,
touring the country and was part of the 1996 Olympics opening ceremony in
Atlanta. He continued his education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas
with a scholarship, majoring in dance and communications.
While in Atlanta, he taught and
choreographed for several dance studios including Norma's Academy of Dance,
Ballethnic Academy of Dance, Georgia Conservatory of Dance, Price Performing
Arts Center, Kennesaw State University, and Spelman College. He became the
architect behind the modern dance program at Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. He
was the dance director for Grady High School and recently for North Atlanta High
School and was a rehearsal coach for the McClendon School of Dance. He received
many accolades for his contributions to the world of dance. Most recently he was
recognized as "Best New Emerging Choreographer" in 2009 by the Southeastern
Regional Ballet Association. |