Meet Our Team of Professionals

Relevations Dance Company is an Indianapolis based dance company founded in 2020 by André Williams and Kylie Williams. It is Relevations’ mission to provide artistic opportunities for motivated performers, artists and audiences. Through passion, integrity and encouragement, Relevations inspires, collaborates openly and offers diverse art to the community. It is Relevations Dance Company’s goal to unite and heal the community through the performing arts.

André Williams

Artistic Director
& Dancer

André Williams’ artistic venture began with band and color guard in high school as well as extensive experience in a variety of performing arts throughout his college career. While studying at DePauw University he created the campus’ first dance company, where he was Executive Director during his studies. Since graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, André has been very prominent and successful figure in the local color guard, dance and theater community. His leadership and innovation has led to the creation of Relevations Dance Company, where he’s served as Executive Director for three years.

Kylie Williams

Operations Director
& Dancer

Kylie Williams grew up dancing in the greater Indianapolis area. Her passion for the performing arts led her to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received her BA in Dance with a modern concentration. While attending school in Pennsylvania, Kylie discovered the yoga community which is now a large part of her life. She loves serving the community through the leadership of yoga, dance, and performance.

Will Watson

Executive Director
& Dancer

Will Watson actual bio still yet to come. He was born and raised in Indiana, but ventured to Pittsburgh for college earning a BA in modern dance. During a summer break from dance school, Kylie searched for a place to keep her limber, and that’s when she discovered The Hot Room, where she teaches full time. She has also had the opportunity to dance with Phoenix Rising Dance Company and Relevations Dance Company where she is the Executive Director. Kylie is thrilled to be performing with Kenyetta Dance Company for the first time at the Toby Theater!

Lexi Carlson

Rehearsal Director
& Dancer

Lexie Carlson (she/her) is a passionate dancer, teacher, performer, and choreographer who recently graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She is from Muncie, Indiana and has been dancing since the age of three. A couple of her most recent performances include dancing a work by Sidra Bell at the Gibney Center in NYC, as well as performing as a “Friend” in Coppélia at BSU. A piece she choreographed, entitled Connect, was also performed at the Gibney Center. Lexie is thrilled to be performing with Relevations Dance Company at the Indy Fringe Festival 2022, and she is very happy to be embarking on the beginning of her professional career with them.

Lauren Smith

Relevations Dancer

Lauren Smith (she/her) graduated in 2022 from Ball State University where she studied Kinesiology and Dance. Lauren has been teaching and choreographing for over 5 years and holds certifications in assisted stretching and yoga. She has been performing with various companies in the Indy area and is excited to be back dancing with Relevations Dance Company for Currents!

Minnie Rodgers

Relevations Dancer

Minnie Rodgers (she/her) is from Mooresville, Indiana. She is a recent graduate of Ball State University’s dance program. Minnie is thrilled to be dancing with Relevations Dance Company and is so excited for everyone to see this incredible work. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support in her journey.