SPOTLIGHT
LUIS SALGADO
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Thursday, September 12 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Director/Choreographer of the 2nd On your feet National Tour, Associate Director/Choreographer of Cirque Du Soleil Paramour
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights
- Film credits include American Gangster, Dirty Dancing 2, Enchanted and Step Up 2: The Streets
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SPOTLIGHT
PHIL COLGAN
Adv/Int Theater Jazz
Monday, September 16 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Can currently be seen on Broadway in & JULIET as a swing and dance captain
- His Broadway debut was in Hamilton, where he also served as a Universal Swing
- Choreographic credits include Grease at The Rev, Catch Me If You Can at NYU Skirball, music videos for “Ready to Be Loved (Dance Remix),” among others
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SPOTLIGHT
RICHARD VILLAVERDE
Int/Adv Contemporary Ballet
Saturday, September 21 • 5:30-7:30pm
- Martha Graham Dance Company
- Member of BalletX (2012-2021) where he was featured in works by Matthew Neenan, Kevin O’Day, Dwight Rodan, Nicolo Fonte, Penny Saunders, Cayetano Soto among others
- Part of Arsenale della Danza 2012 at La Biennale de Venezia under the direction of Ismael Ivo
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SPOTLIGHT
RICHARD PIERLON
Int/Adv Theater Jazz
Sunday, September 22 • 6:15-8:15pm
- Trained at Harkness School of Ballet, Martha Graham School, Alvin Ailey School of Dance and New Dance Group Studio
- Worked with Agnes De Mille, Cathy Dobby, Gwen Verdon, Lee Theodore, Bob Fosse, Debbie Allen, Eleo Pomare, Sophie Maslow, Walter Knickes, Arlene Phillips and Luis Johnson, among others
- Has choreographed at the Latin Quarter in New York; at Bally’s Park Place in Atlantic City; at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas (Mardi Gras Room); at the Sporting Club and the Cabaret in Monte Carlo, and many more
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SPOTLIGHT
BOY BOI
Int/Adv Commercial Hip Hop
Wednesday, September 25 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Principle member of the Dana Foglia Dance Company
- As movement coach and performer Boy Boi has lend his talents to the stars: Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Billie Eilish, Tate McRae
- contributed choreography to the Apple Music Awards with Megan Thee Stallion, The Latin Grammys, VMA nominated videos by Ariana Grande and Halsey among others
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SPOTLIGHT
JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO
Int/Adv Commercial Jazz
Saturday, September 28 • 5:30-7:30pm
- Co-choreographed The 77th Annual Tony Awards with longtime collaborator Ariana DeBose
- Worked with renowned choreographers and directors such as Steven Spielberg, Bill Condon, Chris Scott, Kenny Ortega, Marguerite Derricks, Sonya Tayeh, among others
- Acting/film/tv credits include Steven Spielberg’s West Side StoryLaw & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, The Greatest Showman, Kiss Of The Spiderwoman
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & LEO MOCTEZUMA
Int/Adv Latin Fusion
Sunday, September 29 • 5:00-7:00pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
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- Leo made his Broadway Debut in the Tony Award winning show “New York, New York a New Musical”
- He is an Emmy-nominated choreographer & World Choreography award recipient
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SPOTLIGHT
JESSICA CASTRO
Int/Adv Heels
Sunday, September 29 • 6:15-8:15pm
- TOURS: Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Pharell, The Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Will Smith, Mary J Blige.
- Theater & Film: Fuerzabruta, The Whiz Live (NBC), The Greatest Showman
- Superbowl shows: Janet Jackson & Beyonce
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & LYRIK CRUZ
Open Latin Dance Party
Tuesday, October 1 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Director/Choreographer of the 2nd On your feet National Tour, Associate Director/Choreographer of Cirque Du Soleil Paramour
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
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- Choreographer on Paramount Plus’ Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and is a featured dancer in the film “Spirited”
- Nominated for the CHITA RIVERA AWARD in NYC and the World Choreography Awards in LA for his work in the movie “SHINE” for outstanding choreography in a film
- → more about Lyrik Cruz
GUEST
HECTOR LOPEZ
Open Heels
Fridays, October 4 & 11 • 8:30-10:00pm
- Professional dancer under the choreographic direction of Bryan Tanaka, Yanis Marshall, Kyle Hanagami, Dani Vitale, among others
- Worked with artists such as Mariah Carey, Khalid, Halsey, Prince Royce, Pabllo Vittar
- Appeared as himself on TV shows including Real Housewives of NY
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & JHESUS APONTE
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Saturday, October 5 • 6:00-8:00pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
- → more about Luis Salgado
- Two times winner of World Salsa Championships and bona-fide salsa legend
- As a Choreographer Aponte has choreographed and Danced for many Stars, Concerts, TV, Music Videos and Commercials
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & SHEILA BARKER
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Sunday, October 6 • 6:15-8:15pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
- → more about Luis Salgado
- Shelia is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry
- Her dancing and choreographing includes soap opera, industrials, music videos and recording artists
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SPOTLIGHT
MARIA TORRES
Int/Adv Latin Jazz
Tuesday, October 8 • 8:00-10:00pmm
- Co-Choreographer Take The Lead
- Career Highlights include pivotal roles in the six-time Tony-nominated “Swing!” and the Oscar-nominated film “Enchanted”
- Collaborated with Diane Paulus on “The Donkey Show” and Disney’s “Golden Mickeys”
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SPOTLIGHT
CAT COGLIANDRO
Int/Adv Contemporary Fusion
Wednesday, October 9 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Worked with creators such as Cherice Barton, Phillip Chbeeb, Tyce Diorio, Ian Eastwood, Mike Esperanza, Juliette Irons, Lukas McFarlane, Sonya Tayeh, and more
- Featured in The New York Times, Dance Spirit Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Magazine, and Dance Informa
- Featured dancer in the movie “Supporting Characters,” directed by Daniel Schechter
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & THE MANTECA BLUE
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Saturday, October 12 • 6:15-8:15pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
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with Salsa music from THE MANTECA BLUE
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & JERMAINE BROWNE
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Sunday, October 13 • 5:00-7:00pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
- → more about Luis Salgado
- Art director, movement coach, and choreographer for America’s Next Top Model, The Voice among others
- Jermaine has created for Leona Lewis’ UK Labyrinth Tour; the 2012 London Olympic Games; and others
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SPOTLIGHT
JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO
Int/Adv Commercial Jazz
Monday, October 14 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Co-choreographed The 77th Annual Tony Awards with longtime collaborator Ariana DeBose
- Worked with renowned choreographers and directors such as Steven Spielberg, Bill Condon, Chris Scott, Kenny Ortega, Marguerite Derricks, Sonya Tayeh, among others
- Acting/film/tv credits include Steven Spielberg’s West Side StoryLaw & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, The Greatest Showman, Kiss Of The Spiderwoman
- → more about Julius Anthony Rubio
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SPOTLIGHT
MARIA TORRES
Int/Adv Latin Jazz
Tuesday, October 15 • 8:00-10:00pmm
- Co-Choreographer Take The Lead
- Career Highlights include pivotal roles in the six-time Tony-nominated “Swing!” and the Oscar-nominated film “Enchanted”
- Collaborated with Diane Paulus on “The Donkey Show” and Disney’s “Golden Mickeys”
- → more about Maria Torres
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SPOTLIGHT COLLAB
LUIS SALGADO & ASHLÉ DAWSON
Adv/Int Latin Fusion
Wednesday, October 16 • 8:00-10:00pm
- Luis was Latin Assistant Choreographer of the Tony Award winning musical In The Heights
- Performed on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and In The Heights as well as in many Off Broadway shows
- → more about Luis Salgado
- Dawson’s recent credits include choreographer and activist with Global Citizen Festival & 360, Wild N’ Out (Prince Royce)
- Has worked with Steven Spielberg (The Post), Anne Hathaway (SNL), John Leguizamo (Fugly), Gloria Estefan (American Idol)
- → more about Ashlé Dawson
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