Former director of Martha Graham Resources and dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company
Taylor Stufflebean
Taylor Jenea Stufflebean is a New York City based dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and teacher. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she received her Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance at Oklahoma City University from the highly distinguished Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. Taylor Jenea has had the honor of performing in regional theatre, amusement parks, as well as many workshops for new shows and works. She has worked with RWS Global, Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags, Hershey Park, The Coterie Theatre, and The White Theatre. Taylor Jenea is an associate choreographer of Phil Vitug. Together they have created and set a total of 14 shows. Directors and Choreographers Taylor Jenea has worked with include Josh Assor, Jim Cooney, Tommy Ranieri, Dolores Duran-Cefalu, Jo Rowan, Brandy & Beetle Bailey, Andrew Winans, Vincent Sandoval, Robbie Eicher, Ian Tordi-DeVine, Phil Vitug, Tara Jeanne, and Brian Cross. Taylor Jenea was honored to be part of the cast of “Christmas at the Southern Palace,” winner of a Golden Ticket Award. She is also a recipient of the Jeff M. Capitola Memorial Scholarship from the Radio City Rockettes, and a Blue Cobalt Award from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. Currently, she is actively auditioning in New York, as well as teaching at Steps Academy in the First Steps program. Taylor Jenea is so grateful to do what she loves, inspire future generations, and pursue her passions and dreams each day. She extends her gratitude to her family, friends, mentors, Phil Vitug, and all who have been part of her journey to become the person and the performer she is today. She is eternally grateful.
Photo: Julianna McGuirl Photography
Amina Vargas
Amina Lydia Vargas was first introduced to dance by Assan Konte at the Kankouran West African Dance Company where she was a junior company member. She then went on to study at The Washington School of Ballet @ THEARC. In 2017, Amina became an alumna of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She continued her training at The Ailey School as a student in the Ailey/Fordham BFA and Scholarship Programs. Amina graduated in May 2021. In addition to being featured in the Netflix original series “Hit & Run”, Amina also represented The Ailey School at the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She has performed works by Hope Boykin, Kevin Iega Jeff, Brice Mousset, Samantha Figgins, and alongside the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She is excited to be assisting on this new project and joining the HB Dance team.
Jordana Rosenberg
Jordana Rosenberg is a New York City-based dancer, actor, and educator originally from Vineland, New Jersey. She began her professional training at the school of the Atlantic City Ballet and continued into the trainee program. Her professional ballet career continued when she danced with Princeton Ballet School/American Repertory Ballet as a second company member. During her time there, she performed featured roles such as the Pas de Trois in Swan Lake and the Lilac Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty.
After leaving the company, Jordana performed internationally aboard Mein Schiff 3 with TUI Cruises before relocating to New York City. Her most recent credits include dancing in Christmas Wonderland at the Eldorado Hotel and dancing as a principal performer for Emmy Award-winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoilé. During the holiday season, she performs in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular as a Rockette.
In addition to performing, Jordana is excited to be actively building her teaching career, working with the next generation of dancers at the Steps on Broadway Academy and Ballet and Beyond NYC.
Robert Redick
Robert Redick is a New York-based choreographer, producer, and dance educator. A Joffrey Ballet School graduate; his choreographic and teaching credits include Joffrey Ballet School, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, STEPS Academy, Harlem School of the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Brooklyn Arts High School, Kanyok Arts Initiative, Fort Hamilton High School and the Jazz Choreography Project. Additionally, Robert is currently Programs Director and resident choreographer at Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance. Since 2018, he has been the production coordinator, curator and host for the Uptown Rising Performance Series held at the Bridge for Dance. Uptown Rising provides choreographers the affordable opportunity to present and receive feedback on their work and process. Robert has a deep passion for creating an inclusive, challenging and rewarding experience with the artists he collaborates with. He believes in instilling confidence and allowing a safe space for ALL dancers to thrive.
Bradley Shelver
Bradley Shelver (South Africa) trained at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg and at The Ailey School in New York. He has danced with the Ailey II, Elisa Monte Dance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, The Francesca Harper Project, Limón Dance Company, Phoenix Dance Theater (UK) and in projects with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co., Lar Lubovich Dance, The Universal Ballet, Radio City Music Hall, and in productions with the Mark Morris Dance Group. He is in his 13th season as a principal dancer with The Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Mr. Shelver has choreographed works for; Richmond Ballet, Ailey II, Ballet Austin, Lustig Dance Theater, Compania Rio Danca, New Jersey Dance Theater Ensemble, Cape Dance Company, Cedar Lake 2, Sobers & Godley Dance, Nexus Dance Lab, as well as creating works for The Royal Danish and Royal Swedish Ballet Schools, Joffrey Ballet School, Central Ballet School (London) The Ailey School, Boston Conservatory, Long Island University and Purchase College.
He was co-producer and curator for the annual REVERBdance Festival from 2010-2016. From 2013-2016, he was the Artistic Director of the STEPS Repertory Ensemble and the Production Director for Steps on Broadway. He is currently the Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet Concert Group and The Brooklyn Dance Festival Company. Mathew Bourne’s “Adventures in Motion Pictures”, The Lion King on Broadway, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Elisa Monte Dance. Mr Shelver is on the faculty of schools and universities worldwide including ABT/JKO School, Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University, The Limòn Institute, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Academy, Royal Danish and Royal Swedish Ballet Schools, The Ailey School, La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts, Joffrey Ballet School, Bikuratim (Israel), Pan American Modern Dance School (Brazil), Hinton Battle Academy. (Tokyo), DAR Jazz Academy (Russia) among others. He is a certified ballet teacher with the ABT National Training Curriculum. He was a contributing writer for Dance Spirit Magazine and His book, “Performance Through the Dance Technique of Lester Horton” is available worldwide.
Georgina Pazcoguin
Georgina Pazcoguin, “The Rogue Ballerina,” joined New York City Ballet in 2002 and became the first Asian American female soloist in NYCB’s history after being promoted in 2013. She is cofounder of the globally recognized diversity initiative Final Bow for Yellowface, which raises awareness and promotes inclusivity through sincere representation of all ethnicities in the performing arts. In 2022 this work led to her being honored as one of Kennedy Center’s NEXT 50 change makers. A steadily rising star, her influence extends beyond ballet, crossing over to Broadway, TV, and film. She was featured in the world premiere of “Sweet Gwen Suite” in collaboration with the Fosse Verdon Legacy/ NYCC 2021 return of Fall for Dance, honoring Gwen Verdon.
In addition to her many appearances at NYCB, including a celebrated portrayal of Anita in Jerome Robbins’s West Side Story Suite, her credits include the hit show Fosse/Verdon 2019, the award-winning film N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz, Ivy in the Broadway revival of On the Town, and Victoria in the 2016 Broadway revival of Cats, a portrayal that earned her two Chita Rivera Award nominations. In addition to continuing her working relationship with the Fosse Verdon Legacy, Georgina has the experience of working firsthand with many Broadway choreographers and directors. These names include John Rando, Susan Stroman, Josh Bergasse, Laine Sakaura, Andy Blankenbuehler, Margo Sappington. She has had the pleasure of being mentored by Broadway and dance legends Chita Rivera, and Donna McKechnie, and Carmen de Lavallade.
She was a founding member of the rebooted American Dance Machine for the 21st century. Taking pride in the recreation of lost dance numbers from Broadway musicals from firsthand study from the original dance makers and creators. She celebrates along with her cohort of prominent Filipino artists, becoming a co producer of the 4-time Tony Award nominated musical Here Lies Love. Pazcoguin remains an active dancer, actress, and activist making appearance on stage in the revival of Nine summer 2024 at Kennedy Center and her book Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina (published in 2021) continues to sell copies worldwide. She lives in New York City, and a half hour with her will shake your stereotype of uptight ballerinas to bits.
Class Description:
“Front Center Stage Left”
The rogue ballerina’s invitation to move like the multi hyphenate artist you are. This ballet-based class blends a solid ballet barre foundations with a center jam session—1–3 short combos crafted to spark performance, not perfection. Center work can be pointe shoes, heels, or socks—whatever fuels your fire. With a rock/pop/contemporary playlist and space to adapt, this class is built for professional and pre-professional dancers who crave structure and freedom OR just a break from the grind. The mirrors are there, but this is your space—show up, take up space, and own your spotlight.
Regina Fergerson
Regina Fergerson’s dance journey began in San Bernardino, California. Her early training unfolded at a local studio Dance Dimension Performing Arts Center where she explored various dance styles including, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tap. She quickly developed a profound love for the arts, which has evolved over the years. Regina went on to study ballet and modern dance at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Shortly after graduating, she pursued a professional dance career in commercial and concert dance. In Los Angeles, Regina had the opportunity to dance in various projects, including with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Barbie, and at the MTV Video Music Awards, and she was featured on CBS TV. Most recently, she danced with the Dance Theater of Harlem at New York City Center for their 2024 Vision Gala.
Regina has combined her artistry with a commitment to education, earning a Master of Arts in Dance Education: Teaching Dance in the Professions and ABT Ballet Pedagogy from New York University. Regina currently teaches for New York City Ballet as a teaching artist, Steps on Broadway Academy, the Misty Copeland Foundation BE BOLD, teaching artists for American Ballet Theatre, and Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Regina’s work ethic and artistic journey reflect her commitment to creativity, balanced with kindness, compassion, and a pursuit of excellence.
Emily Sarkissian
Emily started dancing at age 5, training in both Vaganova technique and contemporary ballet. Emily has danced in NC, Chicago, Utah, and NYC. She was a company member with Esoteric Dance Project, Kelly Anderson Dance Theater, SilDance/AcroDanza, and a guest artist with Chicago Dance Crash, Elements Contemporary Ballet, the Fly Honey ensemble, and freelance artists in one-off projects. In 2016, Emily choreographed and performed in the Emmy award-winning short film, Emergence, in collaboration with Potenza Productions, and in 2019 starred in the short film, If The Mountain Comes via Quaronze Productions. Emily is based in NYC where she is both a company member of Lydia Johnson Dance, and freelance artist, teacher, and creator.
Jana Ponder
Jana holds an undergraduate degree in athletic training and a graduate degree in sport and exercise psychology. She is passionate about holistic healthcare, integrating medical consultation with mental training strategies. Jana has experience working with athletes and performers of all ages across various settings.
Her first love was dance. As a child, Jana danced recreationally with CAPA Dance School and trained pre-professionally at The Washington Ballet. Unfortunately, during her pre-professional years, she faced hip injuries and underwent multiple surgeries. These challenges inspired her to support other dancers, athletes, and performing artists. Jana believes that many injuries—or their worsening—can be prevented with guidance from qualified healthcare professionals and early intervention.
After several years as an athletic trainer, Jana witnessed both the positive and negative impacts of sports and physical activity on her athletes. This experience motivated her to pursue advanced studies in sport psychology, allowing her to provide comprehensive care. She understands that an athlete’s mental state, well-being, confidence, and enjoyment are crucial for achieving and sustaining peak performance.
Currently, in addition to her full-time role, Jana runs her own business, OrthoMind Clinic, where she serves as an athletic trainer and sport psychology consultant. She is dedicated to enhancing her clients’ quality of life and performance. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her cat, trying new restaurants, attending professional ballets, and listening to audiobooks. Jana is excited to collaborate with Cerebral Sports and provide services to Steps on Broadway this season as a contracted sport psychology consultant. Feel free to reach out to Jana @orthomind.clinic.