
The Spotlight Series
Our Spotlight Series is In-Studio with limited spaces as well as on-line.
Your chance to dance with special guest artists!
Artistic Directors, Choreographers, & Teachers from the concert stage, Broadway, television & film
All class times are EST.
Minimum age for Spotlight classes is 15.
Indicates that the last 15 min of the class will be filmedThursday, October 22 • 8:00-10:00pm
LIZZ PICINI • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Recent performing credits include Guys and Dolls at The Kennedy Center, Chicago and Singin’ in the Rain at The MUNY
- Roles played around the country include such as Cassie (A Chorus Line), Virtue (Anything Goes), Gertie Cummings (Oklahoma!), and many more
- Has been Assistant/Associate Choreographer for some of the industry’s best: Denis Jones, Ricky Hinds, Parker Esse, Al Blackstone, Rommy Sandhu, and others
Friday, October 23 • 8:00-10:00pm
KRYSTYNA RESAVY • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Assisted Tony-award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli on the Broadway musical, The Cher Show
- Associate choreographer of Mamma Mia! at New London Barn Playhouse
- Recent choreography credits include South Pacific (Engeman Theater), Annie (Sharon Playhouse), The Prom (Sharon Playhouse)
Saturday, October 24 • 2:30-4:30pm
BLAKE McGRATH • Adv/Int Jazz Funk
- Internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer, and television personality
- Television credits include So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, Dance Moms, and more
- Performed and worked with some of the biggest icons in music, including Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Britney Spears
Saturday, October 24 • 5:30-7:30pm
LOGAN EPSTEIN • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Assistant Choreographer – Chess
- Assisted top choreographers in productions including Chess on Broadway, Anne of Green Gables workshop, I Can Get it for You Wholesale Off-Broadway debut, A Walk on the Moon at George Street Playhouse
- Choreographed the opening celebration gala for the Broadway production of Once Upon a One More Time
Saturday, October 24 • 6:00-8:00pm
CELINE EDMONDSON • Int/Adv Commercial Hip Hop
- Celine Edmondson is an assistant Coach of the Brooklynettes
- Performed with Maluma, Meghan Trainor, Lil Kim, DJ Khaled, and more
- Currently working on exciting film and television projects as well as teaching
Sunday, October 25 • 5:30-7:30pm
RENELL TAYLOR • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Made his Broadway debut in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, as Banjo Ben/Lincoln Perry u/s
- New York Times Critics’ Pick production of Jelly’s Last Jam at New York City Center
- Regional work includes Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, Bucks County Playhouse, The Lexington Theatre Company, Forestburgh Playhouse
Sunday, October 25 • 6:00-8:00pm
KAREN GAYLE • Int/Adv Modern/Horton
- Performed works by Earl Mosley, Ronald K. Brown and Tony winner Hinton Battle
- Choreography commissions include: Marymount Manhattan College, The Harvard Ballet Company, General Mischief Dance Theatre, The Boston Tea Party Opera, and more
- Artistic director of the xodus dance collective
Monday, October 26 • 7:00-9:00pm
JASON LUKS • Int/Adv Tap
- Credits include the Broadway cast of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”, “On The Town” (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” and many more
- TV credits include Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Late Show with James Corden, among others
- Currently on faculty with NYCDA teaching tap, at the Joffrey Ballet School teaching Musical Theater, and the Artistic Director of The Dance Academy of North Jersey
Monday, October 26 • 8:00-10:00pm
MARY ANN LAMB • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Assistant choreographer for Susan Misner and assistant choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler on the hit television series FX’s Fosse/Verdon.
- Worked on the Netflix series Halston doing preproduction with Choreographer Susan Misner
- She has performed in 11 Broadway shows, and danced in the films Rock of Ages and the Oscar award winner, Chicago
Tuesday, October 27 • 8:00-10:00pm
JASON WILLIAMS • Int/Adv Commercial Jazz
- Worked with Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Paula Abdul, Demi Lavato, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé…
- Original cast of Showstoppers at the Wynn Hotel choreographed by Marguerite Derricks
- Worked on the X-factor UK with Brian Freidman
Ages 16+
More about Jason Williams →Wednesday, October 28 • 8:00-10:00pm
MALEEK WASHINGTON • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Has been a member of Camille A. Brown and dancers for 5 seasons
- Assistant choreographer to Camille A. Brown at the Metropolitan Opera for her directorial debut for Fire shut up In my bones
- 2022 Princess Grace Award Winner in Choreography
Thursday, October 29 • 1:00-3:00pm
bloc TALENT AGENCY • Commercial Dance
SHAUNA MITCHELL, Agent / (Dance/Educators/Commercials)
LLUAM, Choreographer/Teacher
Come ready to dance
Bring headshot/resume
In-Studio Only!
More about Shauna Mitchell →More about →
Thursday, October 29 • 8:00-10:00pm
BRANDON COLEMAN • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Performer and Rehearsal Director for Punchdrunk’s SLEEP NO MORE in NYC
- Formerly a member of Visceral Dance Chicago, Brandon has also worked with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a guest artist
- His recent dance film, ROLLBACK premiered in May 2023 as a part of the Future Dance Festival
Friday, Otober 30 • 8:00-10:00pm
EHIZOJE AZEKE & JESSICA CASTRO • Int/Adv Contemporary Theater
- Azeke’s Direction/Choreography: Day After Your Departure (HBO) – Choreographer, Lady In The Lake with Natalie Portman (Apple +)
- Azeke’s Film Performance Credits include: In The Heights, Tick Tick Boom with Lin Manuel Miranda, Bolden
- Castro: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, US Associate Choreographer
- Castro’s Theater & Film: Fuerzabruta, The Whiz Live (NBC), The Greatest Showman
More about Jessica Castro →
Saturday, October 31 • 2:30-4:30pm
BLAKE McGRATH • Adv/Int Jazz Funk
- Internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer, and television personality
- Television credits include So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, Dance Moms, and more
- Performed and worked with some of the biggest icons in music, including Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Britney Spears
Saturday, October 31 • 5:30-7:30pm
CHRYSSIE WHITEHEAD • Int/Adv Jazz
- Made her Broadway debut in the revival of A Chorus Line.
- Additional Broadway credits include: Velma in Chicago (understudy, performed), Lola in Damn Yankees, Kathy in Company and Bombalurina in Cats.
- Film and television credits include: Grey’s Anatomy, Happy Endings, In Plain Sight, Switched at Birth, Castle, The Mentalist, Boston Public, and more
Saturday, October 31 • 6:00-8:00pm
CHLOE ROBERTS • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
Costumes Encouraged!
- Resident Choreographer, Nebula Dance Lab
- 2021 Franco-American Fulbright Scholar, is a certified Luigi Technique teacher, and holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara
- Her upcoming dance theater piece “sorcière” will premiere Fall 2026, with the support of a CUNY CDI residency and a Dance Lab NY residency.
Sunday, November 1 • 5:30-7:30pm
COURTNEY SAULS • Int/Adv Heels
- Performed nationally and internationally with companies such as The Von Howard Project, Forces of Nature, Ballet INC and Continuum Contemporary/Ballet
- She can be seen on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) and is featured on Season 2 of POSE (FX network)
- Assistant Company Manager for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2015-2018
Sunday, November 1 • 6:00-8:00pm
LOGAN EPSTEIN • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Assistant Choreographer – Chess
- Assisted top choreographers in productions including Chess on Broadway, Anne of Green Gables workshop, I Can Get it for You Wholesale Off-Broadway debut, A Walk on the Moon at George Street Playhouse
- Choreographed the opening celebration gala for the Broadway production of Once Upon a One More Time
Monday, November 2 • 1:00-3:00pm
CLEAR TALENT GROUP • Int/Adv Dance
Agency Spotlight
CHASE RENOUF, Agent, Vice President/Director, NY Dance & Theatre
MARJORIE FAILONI, Choreographer/Teacher
Come ready to dance.
In-Studio Only!
More about Chase Renouf →
More about Marjorie Failoni →
Monday, November 2 • 8:00-10:00pm
JESSICA CASTRO • Int/Adv Heels
- Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, US Associate Choreographer
- Theater & Film: Fuerzabruta, The Whiz Live (NBC), The Greatest Showman
- Superbowl shows: Janet Jackson & Beyonce
Tuesday, November 3 • 8:00-10:00pm
BO PARK • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Danced under world renowned choreographers Keone and Mari, Brian Friedman, Kyle Hanagami, and more.
- Founded Shinsa the Collective
- Received a residency from ArtX in New York City to extend Shinsa’s latest show called “LIMBO: The Echo”
Friday, November 6 • 8:00-10:00pm
SHANNON ATKINS • Int/Adv Lyrical Jazz
- Choreographed for the opening of New York fashion week Spring 2023
- Taught at famous conventions all over the world including “Move It” and “Can You Dance” in the UK and “Australian Dance Festival”
- Regularly judging and setting award winning choreography and company repertoire throughout the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico and Australia
Saturday, November 7 • 5:30-7:30pm
RACHEL LEIGH DOLAN • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, Associate Choreographer
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Stage Mother (A New Musical), Associate Director/Choreographer
Saturday, November 7 • 6:00-8:00pm
GREGORY DOLBASHIAN • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Artistic Director, The Dash Ensemble
- DASH Ensemble performance credits include The JOYCE Theater, Baryshnikov Arts Center, NYLA, Guggenheim Works and Process Series, Kaatsbaan and Jacob’s Pillow
- Commission credits include American Dance Festival, Northwest Dance Project, Ballet Austin Cirio Collective, Daniil Smikin’s INTENSIO, Atlanta Ballet, Central Park Summer Stage, and Hubbard Street 2 among many others
Sunday, November 8 • 5:30-7:30pm
JUSTICE MOORE • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Seen in Sunset Boulevard
- Hamilton on Broadway, Tour, and Chicago as “The Bullet”
- Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway
Sunday, November 8 • 6:00-8:00pm
CHRIS JAROSZ • Adv/Int Contemporary Jazz
- Original cast member role in Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva ELVIS! in Las Vegas
- Featured dancer on television shows/commercials such as “Glee”, “Fuller House”, ABC’s “The Secret Life of an American teenager”, and was a dancer in the films LA LA Land and Behind the Candelabra
- Worked closely with other choreographers such as Stacey Tookey, Spencer Liff, Vincent Paterson, Bonnie Story, Mia Michaels, Rich and Tone, Al Blackstone, among others
Monday, November 9 • 7:00-9:00pm
RANDY SKINNER • Int Broadway Tap
- Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Astaire nominations for his choreography for 42nd Street
- Performances credits include A Chorus Line, Gypsy, Dames at Sea, Hello Dolly, and many more
- Other shows include State Fair (Outer Critics nomination), Ain’t Broadway Grand (Tony, Outer Critics nominations), After the Night and the Music, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Tony, Drama Desk nominations)
Monday, November 9 • 8:00-10:00pm
RICHARD J. HINDS • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Richard is an award winning director/choreographer based in both NYC and London
- Broadway and West End credits include Elf (Associate Chor.), Company starring Patti LuPone (Associate Chor.), Come From Away (Associate Chor.), and many more
- Television credits include Encore! (Disney+), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Got Talent, Bring It, Good Afternoon America (feat.Liza Minnelli)
Tuesday, November 10 • 8:00-10:00pm
SARAH MEAHL • Adv/Int Jazz
- Currently in CHESS
- Broadway credits include, Death Becomes Her, Kiss Me, Kate, Hello, Dolly!, and Paramour
- Choreographer: Trisha Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream
Wednesday, November 11 • 8:00-10:00pm
JOSH BERGASSE & AKINA KITAZAWA • Adv/Beg Partnering
- Josh’s TV credits include “Smash” (Emmy Award for Choreography), SYTYCD
- Choreographed the revival of On The Town on Broadway where he received an Astaire Award and was nominated for TONY, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Awards
- Akina was Dance Captain in the Tony Award Winning Broadway production of “New York, New York”
- Associate Choreographer for a the musical “Bull Durham” (choreographed by Josh Bergasse)
More about Akina Kitazawa →
Thursday, November 12 • 8:00-10:00pm
KARLA PUNO GARCIA • Int/Adv Jazz
- Choreographed the 76th Annual Tony Awards Opening number and tribute to John Kander
- Choreographer of the Starz Network series Power Book III: Raising Kanaan
- Favorite choreography credits include scenes in the Netflix film Tick, Tick … BOOM! (Lin Manuel Miranda); ENCORES Off-Center production of GONE MISSING; Somewhere, the new Duncan Sheik musical Noir, among others
Friday, November 13 • 8:00-10:00pm
EHIZOJE AZEKE • Int/Adv Contemporary Theater
- Direction/Choreography: Day After Your Departure (HBO) – Choreographer, Lady In The Lake with Natalie Portman (Apple +)
- Film Performance Credits include: In The Heights, Tick Tick Boom with Lin Manuel Miranda, Bolden
- Television Performance Credits include: Succession (HBO), Vinyl (HBO), The Get Down (Netflix), Tell Me a Story
Saturday, November 14 • 2:30-4:30pm
LAKEY WOLFF & CO. TALENT MANAGEMENT • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
TALENT MANAGEMENT SPOTLIGHT
Lakey Wolff, Talent Manager
Sarah Meahl, Choreographer — Most recently in CHESS on Broadway
More about Lakey Wolff →
More about Sarah Meahl →
Saturday, November 14 • 6:00-8:00pm
ADRIAN LEE • Int/Adv Jazz
- Assisted and/or danced for Andy Blankenbuehler, Al Blackstone, Mandy Moore, Dee Caspary, Travis Wall and Sonya Tayeh
- Appeared dancing on FX’s Fosse/Verdon, The Tony Awards, Glee, America’s Got Talent and Dancing With the Stars
- Part of the Broadway company of Wicked and was on the National Tour of An American in Paris
Sunday, November 15 • 5:30-7:30pm
KATIE DRABLOS • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Katie was Al Blackstone’s Associate Choreographer on productions of Oklahoma, Hairspray, Pippin, and others
- In 2022 she directed, choreographed, and performed in her first full-length show “35: a celebration of being alive”
- Performed at iconic venues such as The Joyce Theater in NYC, and choreographed works which have premiered at venues from The Ailey Theater in NYC to as far as Mexico City & Prague.
Monday, November 16 • 8:00-10:00pm
JAMES ALONZO WHITE • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Choreography credits include: Mad Apple – Cirque Du Soleil, Disney Cruise line, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Footloose, Dream Girls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, among others
- Released a visual entitled “Brand New Day” featuring NYC’s finest dancers, inspired by the iconic film, The Wiz during the pandemic in 2020
- James has taught all over the world in places like France, Norway, and Los Angeles
Tuesday, November 17 • 8:00-10:00pm
SARAH PARKER • Int/Adv Contemporary Theater
- OBC Cast of Hell’s Kitchen
- Recent choreographer at Signature Theatre and CO Fine Arts Center
Wednesday, November 18 • 8:00-10:00pm
GIANNA MARTELLO • Int/Adv Lyrical Jazz
- Her choreography can be seen in the movie, “Dance-Off,” Go90’s ‘Crashed’ series, Kid’s Choice Awards among others
- Choreographer of all eight seasons of Dance Moms!
- Currently on faculty at Artistic Dance Exchange and Wild Dance Intensive for the Star Dance Alliance
Thursday, November 19 • 8:00-10:00pm
JOSH BERGASSE • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- TV – “Smash” (Emmy Award for Choreography), SYTYCD
- Choreographed the revival of On The Town on Broadway where he received an Astaire Award and was nominated for TONY, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Awards
- Off Broadway credits include Sweet Charity, Cagney (Drama Desk, Astaire, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for choreography), Bomb-Itty of Errors, and Captain Louie
Friday, November 20 • 8:00-10:00pm
TANNER LANE • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Broadway, Chicago The Musical where he toured both nationally and internationally
- Only person to have performed as both a singer and a dancer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
- Performance credits include Joseph…, and Billy Elliot (The Muny), Bye Bye Birdie (Lyric Theatre OKC), and more
Saturday, November 21 • 5:30-7:30pm
MADI HICKS • Adv/Int Contemporary
- 24Seven faculty member
- Director and Founder of Moving Forward, an innovative Non-Profit Organization for young artists
- Awards: YAGP, Gene Kelly Legacy Scholarship, US Presidential Scholar in the Arts Nominee
Saturday, November 21 • 6:00-8:00pm
KRYSTYNA RESAVY • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Assisted Tony-award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli on the Broadway musical, The Cher Show
- Associate choreographer of Mamma Mia! at New London Barn Playhouse
- Recent choreography credits include South Pacific (Engeman Theater), Annie (Sharon Playhouse), The Prom (Sharon Playhouse)
Sunday, November 22 • 6:00-8:00pm
BO PARK • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Danced under world renowned choreographers Keone and Mari, Brian Friedman, Kyle Hanagami, and more.
- Founded Shinsa the Collective
- Received a residency from ArtX in New York City to extend Shinsa’s latest show called “LIMBO: The Echo”
Monday, November 23 • 8:00-10:00pm
JASON WILLIAMS • Int/Adv Commercial Jazz
- Original cast of Showstoppers at the Wynn Hotel choreographed by Marguerite Derricks
- Worked on the X-factor UK with Brian Freidman
Ages 16+
More about Jason Williams →Tuesday, November 24 • 8:00-10:00pm
CHIP ABBOTT • Adv/Int Jazz
- Associate choreographer of the 1st national tour of Tootsie (choreography by Denis Jones 2019 Tony Nominee)
- His Broadway debut was in On the Town as assistant choreographer, swing and dance captain
- Broadway/NYC performing credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Friday, November 27 • 8:00-10:00pm
JONA BIDDLE • Int/Adv Commercial Street Jazz
- Head coach of the Brooklyn Nets Kids
- Artists: Beyoncé Mary J. Blige Usher
- CEO, Artistic Director, BOSS Kids Commercial Dance Program
Sunday, November 29 • 5:30-7:30pm
JUSTICE MOORE • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Seen in Sunset Boulevard
- Hamilton on Broadway, Tour, and Chicago as “The Bullet”
- Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway
Sunday, November 29 • 6:00-8:00pm
SHANNON ATKINS • Int/Adv Lyrical Jazz
- Choreographed for the opening of New York fashion week Spring 2023
- Taught at famous conventions all over the world including “Move It” and “Can You Dance” in the UK and “Australian Dance Festival”
- Regularly judging and setting award winning choreography and company repertoire throughout the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico and Australia
Monday, November 30 • 8:00-10:00pm
LIZZ PICINI • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Recent performing credits include Guys and Dolls at The Kennedy Center, Chicago and Singin’ in the Rain at The MUNY
- Roles played around the country include such as Cassie (A Chorus Line), Virtue (Anything Goes), Gertie Cummings (Oklahoma!), and many more
- Has been Assistant/Associate Choreographer for some of the industry’s best: Denis Jones, Ricky Hinds, Parker Esse, Al Blackstone, Rommy Sandhu, and others
Thursday, December 17 • 3:00-5:00pm
JUSTIN BOCCITTO • Int/Adv Broadway Tap
- Director and Co-Creator of Common Ground
- Coach on MTV’s Made
- Choreographer for Broadway Cares’ Gypsy of the Year, and Two-Time NYMF Award Winner for Choreography