Concert Chorale

About the Artists

Nicole Dugdale 

Nicole Dugdale is an experienced dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She began her movement journey as a competitive gymnast before discovering her passion for dance. In 2014, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance at Brigham Young University, where she trained in ballet and contemporary. Nicole went on to perform professionally with Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company and Creators Dance Project, collaborating with both local and international choreographers and performing in a variety of traditional and site-specific works. Nicole choreographed and presented three original works with these Utah-based companies including a setting of Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil. In 2024, Nicole joined Austin-based Spaces of Fontana and has enjoyed her time with them as an active performer and collaborator. As an educator, Nicole brings over 14 years of experience teaching dance, acro, and gymnastics to students of all ages. Nicole values dance as a space to explore and embody both humanity and spirituality, and she brings that intention into her performance and teaching.

Evelyn Joy Hoelscher 

Evelyn Joy Hoelscher is an Austin-based artist, choreographer, and movement educator. She holds a degree in Dance Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. She spent six years in New York City developing her dance and fitness career. In 2016, Evelyn founded her own contemporary dance company, Spaces of Fontana. As Founder and Artistic Director, Evelyn has created original works and led over 30 performances at venues across New York City and Austin, TX. Since 2020, she has been an active contributor to the Austin dance community—teaching, choreographing, and presenting new works. She recently premiered a full-length work, Becoming and a 10-year anniversary show, Re:Imagined. Evelyn is also a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and brings a holistic, community-centered approach to her artistic practice. She believes in creating art that is rooted in hope and human connection.
 

Steve Dugdale 

Stevie Dugdale, a Missouri native, is pursuing a D.M.A. in choral conducting. Prior to UT, Dugdale earned  bachelor’s and master’s degrees from BYU. He has directed several community, church, and collegiate ensembles, including serving as the interim conductor of the 180-voice BYU Women’s Chorus, and co-founding Mountain West Voices, an award-winning barbershop chorus. Additionally, Dugdale actively sings professionally in a variety of projects and over many genres. Recently, he was the tenor soloist with Conspirare Symphony Chorus’ performance of Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil. Some of his more memorable experiences as a singer include Penderecki’s Credo with the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus, Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles with Brevitas Choir, recording the soundtrack to the video game Guild Wars 2, Bach’s B Minor Mass with the Victoria Bach Festival, and singing in Ireland with BYU singers in competition at the Cork International Choral Festival. He is passionate about vocal pedagogy and has taught private voice for 15 years and counting. He lives in Austin with his wife and three children. 

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