Halee Young Burge
Performing Arts Faculty
Halee Young Burge is a master educator who brings nearly three decades of nationwide teaching experience and a flawless technical standard to our faculty. She holds a degree in Dance/Theater from Utah Valley University, where she performed on both dance and theater scholarships. Her deep pedagogical background is anchored by world-class training under global industry icons, including Alvin Ailey New York, Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance New York, RDT, and Ririe-Woodbury. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Halee is highly sought after as a national talent adjudicator for prestigious events like America On Stage and Aspire Nationals.
As a director and choreographer, Halee operates at the highest level of the industry. She has successfully founded her own performing arts venues and has directed and choreographed stadium-scale productions, including leading a cast of 2,000 performers at the Salt Lake Conference Center. She has also served as a multi-season choreographer and co-director for the original musical Fighter, collaborating directly with professional artists from Cirque du Soleil and Odyssey Dance Theatre. Having spent decades mentoring students into professional industry bookings and elite collegiate programs, Halee combines a rigorous technical standard with a passionate, inclusive approach to classroom instruction. Her ultimate gift is helping students of all ages build unstoppable confidence and discover their own unique creative voice.
Fun Facts
On Stage & Screen
Halee has performed with professional institutions like Ballet West, Hale Center Theater, Disney, the HBO Network, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Favorite Musical Roles
She has starred as Cassie in A Chorus Line, Susan in Big: The Musical, and Turtle in A Year with Frog and Toad.
Global Explorer
She has performed as a featured soloist on cruise ships, at theme parks, and on national and international tours.
Behind the Scenes
She is a multi-talented creative who edits her own music mixes and designs theatrical costumes.