
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 filmedWednesday, April 2 • 8:00-10:00pm
GRACE BUCKLEY • Int/Adv Jazz
- Ballet Mistress & performer for Rasta Thomas’ “ROMEO & JULIET” and “ROCK the BALLET”
- Dancing in season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Featured on season 3 of NBC’s World of Dance
Registration coming soon.
Friday, March 21 • 8:00-10:00pm
CHELSEA THEDINGA • Adv/Int Contemporary
- Credits include the MTV Video Music Awards, the feature films La La Land, VOX LUX, and In the heights; GLEE, The Academy Awards and many more
- Completed 6 national tours with Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound and performed with Stacey Tookey’s company Still Motion
- Recently, she joined Peter Chu’s company Chuthis
Saturday, March 22 • 5:30-7:30pm
MAX STONE • Adv/Int Contemporary
- Artistic Director of the New York based dance company, Sexy Beast NYC
- Was part of the original Broadway cast of the Neil Simon/Marvin Hamlisch musical/play, They’re Playing Our Song
- His choreography is featured in the hit film, “Frances Ha”
Saturday, March 22 • 6:00-8:00pm
COURTNEY DARLINGTON • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Featured dancer in Holland, Michigan starring Nicole Kidman
- Presented work at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
- Movement director for Dance Magazine, Nordstrom, and Free People
Sunday, March 23 • 5:00-7:00pm
KENNA MORRIS GARCIA • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Feature film credits include Idlewild, Bolden, and Sisters
- Television credits include Saturday Night Live, MTV Video Music Awards, America’s Got Talent
- Recently worked with the Verdon Fosse Legacy, LLC performing the original Fosse works “Mein Herr” and “Bye Bye Blackbird” reconstructed by Valarie Pettiford and Lloyd Culbreath
Sunday, March 23 • 6:15-8:15pm
JUSTICE MOORE • Int/Adv Street Jazz
- Currently seen in Sunset Boulevard
- Hamilton on Broadway, Tour, and Chicago as “The Bullet”
- Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway
Monday, March 24 • 7:00-9:00pm
DEMI REMICK • Adv/Int Tap
- NYC-based tap dancer, choreographer and burlesque artist
- has danced with Dorrance Dance, Caleb Teicher & Co, Jason Samuels Smith, Bill T. Jones, and alongside the American Ballet Theatre and NYCB dancers
- Has performed at venues such as The Sydney Opera House, NY City Center, The London Palladium, Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center
Monday, March 24 • 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
Tuesday, March 25 • 8:00-10:00pm
EBONY WILLIAMS • Adv/Int Commercial Performance
- Emmy Award Winning Choreographer
- Joined Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet as the company’s first African American female dancer
- Other credits include In the Heights (film), Jagged Little Pill (Broadway)
Wednesday, March 26 • 8:00-10:00pm
TALIA FAVIA • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Founder of The Difference Between Dance Company
- TV credits include So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and World Of Dance
- Notably, she has directed and choreographed for acclaimed musician Dermot Kennedy
Thursday, March 27 • 3:00-5:00pm
SARA BRIANS • Int/Adv Tap
- US Associate Choreographer for The Hills of California on Broadway directed by Sam Mendes
- Choreographing the upcoming production of Anything Goes at Gulfshore Playhouse
- Broadway credits include 42nd Street, Billy Elliot, Matilda, White Christmas, among many others
Thursday, March 27 • 8:00-10:00pm
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
Friday, March 28 • 8:00-10:00pm
RACHEL LEIGH DOLAN • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Two-time Helen Hayes award winning choreographer, director, and educator
- Favorite stage credits include the Broadway Labs for Tootsie and Chasing Rainbows, both choreographed by Denis Jones
- Favorite Choreographic credits include Annie at Olney Theatre Center, and James and the Giant Peach at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, among others
Saturday, March 29 • 5:30-7:30pm
NORBERT DE LA CRUZ III • Adv/Int Contemporary
- Former soloist with Ballet Torino, Aszure Barton & Artists, Metropolitan Opera, and Complexions
- Created original works for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, New York City Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Hubbard Street II, BalletX, among others
- Awards and accolades include a Princess Grace Foundation-USA award in choreography, Alvin Ailey New Directions Choreography Lab, Joffrey Academy of Dance’s Winning Works
Saturday, March 29 • 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
- Favorite performance credit includes dancing in the film Isn’t It Romantic starring Rebel Wilson
Sunday, March 30 • 3:00-5:00pm
ROBIN DUNN • Open Lite Feet
ON CAMERA F.A.C.E. TECHNIQUE COLLAB
Featuring Lite Feet by Chrybaby Cozie
- Perform with more Focus, Attitude, Confidence, Energy and Eye Contact
- Build Confidence & be transformed doing the “Inside Work”
- Designed to aid students with self discovery, performance technique and movement
Sunday, March 30 • 5:00-7:00pm
JEFF LAPES • Int Commercial Pop
- Featured choreographer for the artist Labrinth on hit show “The Ultimate Dance Battle” in Holland
- Produced and directed an immersive jazz show entitled “Blame It On My Youth” featuring choreography from Dee Caspary, Billy Griffin, and more
- Worked with Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Lil Mama, Anya, and Ne-Yo, and he has been seen on MTV, CBS and in several music videos
Sunday, March 30 • 6:15-8:15pm
CINDY WELIK-SALGADO • Adv/Int Contemporary, Crystal Pite Rep
- Kidd Pivot Alum
- Received the Princess Grace Award in 2005
- Performed with Aszure Barton and Artists, Peter Chu’s ChuThis, and on various projects for Mia Michaels and Andy Blankenbuehler
Monday, March 31 • 7:00-9:00pm
CALEB TEICHER • Adv/Int Tap
- Founder/Artistic Director, Caleb Teicher & Co.
- Outside of company work, projects include choreographing Regina Spektor on Broadway, Sister Aimee (streaming on Hulu), and AJR’s “Bang” music video.
- Recipient of a 2019 New York City Center Choreographic Fellowship, two Bessie Awards, a 2019 Harkness Promise Award, the 2020 Gross Family Prize, and a 2019 NEFA National Dance Project Production Grant
Monday, March 31 • 8:00-10:00pm
JOSH ASSOR • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Worked across every area of the entertainment industry including Broadway, National Tours, fashion, film, and television
- Choreographic credits include Saturday Night Fever National Tour, New York Fashion Week, the New York City Knicks, Audi, Soho House
- Regional productions include of Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Newsies and the world premiere of Medicine the Musical
Tuesday, April 1 • 8:00-10:00pm
KATIE DRABLOS • Int/Adv Contemporary
- Al Blackstone’s Associate Choreographer on productions of Oklahoma, Hairspray, Pippin, and others
- Performed in Al Blackstone’s original works; Happy We’ll Be and Freddie Falls in Love
- In 2022 she directed, choreographed, and performed in her first full-length show “35: a celebration of being alive”
Wednesday, April 2 • 1:00-2:30pm
DAVID BUSHMAN • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
AUDITION WORKSHOP CLASS
- First Montreal and Paris productions of Chicago The Musical
- A more than 17-year career dancing leading roles in works by world-renowned choreographers
- Joined the Broadway company the following year as swing & dance captain and continued to mount 6 national touring companies of CHICAGO
Thursday, April 3 • 8:00-10:00pm
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
Registration coming soon.
Saturday, April 5 • 5:30-7:30pm
LYRIK CRUZ • Adv/Int Latin Jazz
- Featured dancer and in Warner Brothers In The Heights
- Choreographer on the feature film SHINE for which he was nominated for numerous awards
- Creative director and choreographer for Norman Lear’s IMAGEN AWARDS
Registration coming soon.
Sunday, April 6 • 6:15-8:15pm
SARA BRIANS • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- US Associate Choreographer for The Hills of California on Broadway directed by Sam Mendes
- Choreographing the upcoming production of Anything Goes at Gulfshore Playhouse
- Broadway credits include 42nd Street, Billy Elliot, Matilda, White Christmas, among many others
Monday, April 7 • 8:00-10:00pm
SARAH MEAHL • Adv/Int Jazz
- Broadway credits include, Kiss Me, Kate, Hello, Dolly!, and Paramour
- Off-Broadway: Black No More, Standard Time, Encores!, Thoroughly Modern Milli
- Sarah leads Masterclasses for 14 Musical Theatre Corporations in NYC and for universities throughout the U.S.
Registration coming soon.
Tuesday, April 8 • 8:00-10:00pm
ALI DEUCHER • Int/Adv Contemporary Fusion
- Katy Perry, the weeknd, peso pluma, et.
- Teacher and assistant at New York City Dance Alliance
- Other credits include So You Think You Can Dance S18, Peso Pluma, & mor
Registration coming soon.
Wednesday, April 9 • 8:00-10:00pm
DYLAN PEARCE • Int/Adv Jazz
- Associate Choreographer for the Radio City Rockettes
- Most recently, Dylan directed and choreographed two new shows aboard MSC’s newest ship the SEASCAPE
- Led the creative vision for Kate Spade, directing and choreographing their 2021 Summer and Fall campaigns
Saturday, April 12 • 6:00-8:00pm
BROADWAY AUDITION SPOTLIGHT • THE OUTSIDERS
KRISTEN CARCONE
Associate Choreographer The Outsiders
XAVIER RUBIANO, CSA
Partner and Co-Owner of The TRC Company
Come ready to dance.
Headshots and resumes encouraged.
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Registration coming soon.
Sunday, April 13 • 5:00-7:00pm
CORI JO SWANSON • Int/Adv Jazz
- Produced shows at The Producer’s Club in NYC, installed several casts for Royal Caribbean International, was Associate Choreographer for Cabaret: The Musical
- Worked in the casting department for RWS Entertainment Group and Binder Casting
- Co-Founder of Creative Streak Entertainment, which delivers unmatched live entertainment for corporate, nightlife, and theme park clients
Registration coming soon.
Monday, April 14 • 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, April 14 • 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
Registration coming soon.
Tuesday, April 15 • 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
- Favorite performance credit includes dancing in the film Isn’t It Romantic starring Rebel Wilson
Registration coming soon.
Wednesday, April 16 • 8:00-10:00pm
KATIE SPELMAN • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Choreographer for The Notebook
- Associate Choreographer for Moulin Rouge!
- Associate on the Broadway productions of Amelie, American Psycho, and Once
Registration coming soon.
Thursday, April 17 • 8:00-10:00pm
JENN FREEMAN • Adv/Int Contemporary
- Commercial Work: Florence and the Machine, Madonna, The X-Factor, Target, The Brit Awards, Cirque du Soleil, SYTYCD
- Concert Work: The Martha Graham Dance Company (Tayeh Variation), LA Ballet (Beneath One’s Dignity)
- Choreographed: Music videos for Avan Lava’s Wanna Live
Registration coming soon.
Friday, April 18 • 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
Registration coming soon.
Monday, April 21 • 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
Registration coming soon.
Tuesday, April 22 • 8:00-10:00pm
• Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Can currently be seen on Broadway in & JULIET as a swing and assistant 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
Thursday, April 24 • 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, April 25 • 8:00-10:00pm
ELLENORE SCOTT • Adv/Int Contemporary Theater
- Broadway credits include Choreographer for Anne of Green Gables, Funny Girl, Mr. Saturday Night. Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors, Titanique
- Other choreography credits include: Single All the Way (Netflix), Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
- Performance credits include numerous television shows (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Smash, Glee!) and was a finalist and All-Star on So You Think You Can Dance?
Registration coming soon.
Saturday, April 26 • 6:00-8:00pm
RACHEL LEIGH DOLAN • Adv/Int Theater Jazz
- Two-time Helen Hayes award winning choreographer, director, and educator
- Favorite stage credits include the Broadway Labs for Tootsie and Chasing Rainbows, both choreographed by Denis Jones
- Favorite Choreographic credits include Annie at Olney Theatre Center, and James and the Giant Peach at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, among others
Registration coming soon.
Sunday, April 27 • 6:15-8:15pm
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”
Registration coming soon.
Tuesday, April 29 • 8:00-10:00pm
COURTNEY ORTIZ • Int/Adv Jazz
- NYC based professional dancer, educator, adjudicator and dance podcast host; RWS Global Audition Choreographer
- Professional credits: West Side Story International Tour, FX’s Fosse/Verdon, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (The Muny), In The Heights (PCLO), Finding Neverland National Tour, Radio City Christmas
- Dance Convention Faculty for 10+ years and recently taught in Brazil at the 16th annual Congresso de Jazz Dance.
Wednesday, April 30 • 8:00-10:00pm
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
Registration coming soon.
Saturday, May 3 • 5:30-7:30pm
LISA HARVIE • Adv/Int Jazz
- National and regional performance credits include West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Singin’ in the Rain
- In addition to her work in musical theater, she has danced with the Ottawa Ballet at Canada’s National Arts Center
- Associate Choreographer at the Gateway Playhouse (NY) and choreographed for the Foolish Theater Company in NYC
Registration coming soon.
Sunday, May 4 • 6:15-8:15pm
JOSH ASSOR • Int/Adv Theater Jazz
- Worked across every area of the entertainment industry including Broadway, National Tours, fashion, film, and television
- Choreographic credits include Saturday Night Fever National Tour, New York Fashion Week, the New York City Knicks, Audi, Soho House
- Regional productions include of Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Newsies and the world premiere of Medicine the Musical
Registration coming soon.
Monday, May 12 • 8:00-10:00pm
SARAH PARKER • Int/Adv Contemporary Theater
- Currently Cast of Hell’s Kitchen
- The Who’s Tommy, Assistant Choreographer
- How To Dance In Ohio, Assistant Choreographer
Registration coming soon.