Ryne Franklin Gammon (Webmaster/Technical Director/Director of Company Operations) has been with The Meredith Gravely School of Dance since 2015, serving as the Technical Director and Lighting Designer. He began his career in Technical Direction in 2012 at the Union Street Theatre in Downtown Danville, where he also worked as the In-House Lighting Designer. Ryne has designed lighting for numerous local productions, including “Grease,” “Willy Wonka,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Disney’s Aladdin,” and many others.
Since 2016, Ryne has played a significant role with The Meredith Gravely Dance Company, serving as their Technical Director and Lighting Designer, as well as Director of Company Operations. He travels with the company to various cities, providing on-site support and contributing to their social media and photography efforts. Ryne also serves as the Webmaster and Social Media Director for both the studio and the company, and since 2021, he has managed our online registration portal.
Outside of the studio, Ryne was the founding Artistic Director of the Kentuck Performing Arts Club in 2022 at Kentuck Elementary School in Pittsylvania County. Under his leadership, the club has produced two shows: “Disney’s The Lion King, Kids” and “Disney’s Finding Nemo, Kids,” where he also took on the roles of Technical Director, as well as Lighting and Sound Designer.
Ryne is a graduate of Averett University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and he also holds a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Lynchburg. Alongside his involvement in dance, Ryne currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Dan River Middle School in Pittsylvania County.
Carolyn Compton (Costume Manager) began working as the Costume Manager for The Meredith Gravely School of Dance in 2000 under the direction of Mrs. Meredith Gravely. At the time, she had twin daughters that were students at the studio. With being a former “dance mom”, Mrs. Compton understands the necessity to balance quality and financial budget to ensure a successful production.
Before retirement, Mrs. Compton was the Vice President of Corporate and Shareholder Services for American National Bank in Danville. Her love for the students is apparent in the way she interacts with each of them and goes above and beyond to make things just right.
Mrs. Compton is married to Marlon Compton and together they have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Terry Reynolds (Ticket Manager)
April Ferguson (Downtown Receptionist)
Jessie Nobles (Downtown Receptionist)
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