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Leyla Sera Eames

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IAB MT Alum ‘25 and BDC ProSem Alum ‘26
Turkish American🇹🇷🇺🇸
Chicago / NYC
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In honor of international dance day, my updated dance reel!

#dance #dancing #theater #musicaltheater #music #musical #dance #dancer #performer #dancereel by @leylaeames

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a year ago

Soooo I’ve got an INSANE announcement

“Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat” will be making its Off-Broadway/International Film Festival Debut in two weeks at the @amtfilmfestival !!! WHAT?!?

Creating this film has been BEYOND fulfilling. I came up with the idea in February after my first month living in NYC. I wanted to capture how special it is to be able to follow my dreams (and be a CAT, literally and metaphorically) in a place like this.

I’m so thankful for the @bdcnyc Professional Semester for connecting me with all of these incredible dancers. My dancers, kitties, friends, and inspiration - I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Special shoutout to @calebwowens - you are an embodiment of the sparkle that makes NYC so special. THANK YOU!!

Thank you @amtfilmfestival @amttheater45 for believing in me and this project!! What an HONOR it is to be chosen.

First time filming, editing, directing, and choreographing in one project. My heart&soul is in this project.

AMT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - OCT 21-25
“EV’RYBODY WANTS TO BE A CAT” - OCT 25 @4PM

Song “EV’RYBODY WANTS TO BE A CAT” by @jamiecullum taken in AMT Theater by @leylaeames

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4 days ago

Madonna Medley performed at REARRANGED VOL 2 with @productionsbystephan

Keys: @sydstephan
Drums: @ajdrumz
Guitar: @willshish

Singers:
@leyla.eames
@thebridgettecaroline
@myabodnick

Venue: @54below

Thanks so much @sydstephan @productionsbystephan @54below for this wonderful opportunity!

#54below #theater #singing #girlgroup #madonna taken in 54 Below by @leylaeames

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2 months ago

Even when soaked in sweat, I had SO much fun in class w @cost_n_mayor !
Improv at the beginning sponsored by @garmin :)

Choreo: @cost_n_mayor
Videography: @themichaele_photography
Studio: @bdcnyc
Song: 9 to 5 by Ms Dolly ofc taken in Broadway Dance Center by @leylaeames

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3 months ago

Leyla posting commerical?! Recession indicator honestly

Choreo by my AMAZING and TALENTED friend @sophiacox__

Filmed by @ellieeclairre (thanks boo)

Song “Bad Girls” by Huda by @leylaeames

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3 months ago

Happy last day of Pride Month! 🌈

Choreo from my first spotlight in NYC! Thank you @bettymweinberger for such a fun and welcoming class!

Choreo: @bettymweinberger
Videography: @jacksonvideography taken in Steps on Broadway by @leylaeames

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3 months ago

Got that walk, Got that talk 🩷🌃🕺🩷
NYC JUNE POP-UP FOOTAGE 🤩
dancers: @leylaeames @ellieeclairre

✨🧠: @sophiacox__
📍: @ripleygrierstudios

#nyc #dance #sophiacox #nycdanceclass taken in New York, New York by @leylaeames

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3 months ago

Hair: 1
Leyla: 0

BUT so much fun as always in class with @danielbooda

And dancing to STAR WARS are you kidding me

Studio: @stepsonbroadway
Choreo: @danielbooda
Videography: @jacksonvideography
Dancer: @leyla.eames @leylaeames

#theater #dance #stepsonbroadway #dancer #musicaltheatre taken in Steps on Broadway by @leylaeames

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4 months ago

Photos I never got the chance to post from BCN ;)

📸 : @davidarmengou by @leylaeames

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4 months ago

BTS from Carnival!

I feel so much gratitude to have been in this wonderful production! Big fat thank you to @robwschneider and @hollybuczek for believing in me and giving me this opportunity! And another huge thank you to everyone else on the team and in the cast for your love, support, and guidance.

Carnival was such a beautiful show, such a wonderful process, and the perfect way to make my Off Broadway debut!
♥️♥️♥️♥️ taken in AMT Theater by @leylaeames

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4 months ago

Some beautiful production photos from “Carnival” with J2 Spotlight Theatre Company this past month!

PHOTOS: @russrowland
SCENIC: @ryanmhowell
LIGHTS: @spechtc5792 and @tollie123
COSTUMES: @mapfop
DIRECTION: @robwschneider and @realmikemeaney
CHOREO: @josh_assor @haley.b.davis @liv_swanson
MUSIC DIRECTION: Liz Hastings
STAGE MANAGEMENT: @fleckcam @maria.elayna_

SO THANKFUL FOR THIS SHOW AND OPPORTUNITY!More to come of course:) taken in AMT Theater by @leylaeames

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EV’RYBODY WANTS TO BE A CAT -

Music: Jamie Cullum “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat”
Directed&Choreographed: meee @leyla.eames
Filmed&Edited: also meee @leyla.eames

DANCERS:
Starring: Caleb Owens @calebwowens
Cats: @ellieeclairre @bridgetcastrooo @josiecanderson @katiesbaik @aleisha_nicole_ @avabeaumontt
Flash Mob Dancers: @sam.schreck @lexiesealy @sydcastig @isaabellaburnham @eliselaughs @natalia.dennison @meg.marcella @_rebeccadowns

Production Assistants: @baileyreneemiller @supermiclo @nesli_karakus_eames

So excited to share this project with the world! “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat” was an idea I had while trying to learn an audition combo, celebrating how special it is to be a dancer in NYC and to leave the 9to5 to the rest of the world.

I owe the BIGGEST thank you possible to my star @calebwowens - isn’t he just incredible?!? Thank you, Caleb, for letting me push you (maybe a little too hard😁) out of your comfort zone. Your bravery, professionalism, and good heart shines through your dancing. I adore you!

Of course, thank you to all of my kitties, flashmob dancers, and friends for making this happen! Real ones are the people who enable you to start a flashmob in Times Square:)

Lastly, @bdcnyc @bdcprograms for giving me the resources to make this happen!

Enjoy, meow 🐾

#theater #nycflashmob #musicaltheatre #explore #dancers taken in Times Square, New York City by @leylaeames

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