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  • Mike Baerga

    Mike Baerga

    Mike Baerga

    Mike Baerga (a native Puerto Rican-Houstonian,) Choreographed and Produced for HBO’S EMMY Nominated Reality Show, We’re Here, Showtime Network King Mo Fight, New York Fashion Week, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Shangela’s Big Apple Circus, World Pride 2021 Stonewall-inn NYC: Martha Wash, Lisa Ramey, Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS: Easter Bonnet 2019 King Kong Broadway, Choreographed and Produced Pines Party 2022 (Benefitting the Pines Foundation, Stonewall Community Foundation,) Disney Cruise Line (Disney Dream Crew Awards,) Lumipad Festival (Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre,) Dancers Responding to AIDS, Trevor Project, and Award recipient for his numerous works in Regional Dance America Festivals and the US International Ballet Competition.

    His Teaching Residencies include: Broadway Dance Center, The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, American Academy of Ballet, Broadway Classroom, Camp Broadway and Man in Motion to name a few. Mike received his MFA from NYU: Tisch for Choreography After his Extensive Background in Competitive Gymnastics giving him a National Trampoline and Tumbling Title in 2005. His Performance Credits Include Ne-Yo, Vanessa Williams, CL (K-Pop,) Gavin Creel, Disney’s “Better Nate Than Ever,” Broadway/Off Broadway: Andrew Lloyd Webber: CinderellaMiss SaigonKing Kong. Regional/Off-Broadway Credits: SuperYou Musical, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera and Moulin Rouge! (Dev-Lab.)

  • Milena Comeau

    Milena Comeau

    Milena Comeau

    Known for her powerful, humanized movement and great care for kind, effective, and efficient spaces, Milena straddles the highest quality worlds of performer, teacher, coach, and leader. Recently as a performer: Original Broadway Cast Swing/Dance Captain of 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical The Outsiders, featured dancer in Lempicka at La Jolla Playhouse and the first national tour of Andy Blankenbuhler’s BANDSTAND, PHISH at Madison Square Garden, multiple productions with the Albany Berkshire Ballet, and founding member of multiple immersive shows. Offstage, she’s an avid knitter, was Operations head at Walmart-acquired startup Parcel, and is a Harvard graduate with a degree in Human Evolutionary Biology 🙂 lead with your heart! @milenajcomeau

  • Jessica-Lee-Goldyn.

    Jessica Lee Goldyn

    Jessica Lee Goldyn

    Jessica Lee Goldyn is best known for playing Nini in Broadways Moulin Rouge & for her portrayal of Val and Cassie in the Broadway Revival of A Chorus Line and the documentary film Every Little Step about the audition and casting process for the show.  Some of her other Broadway credits include Hello Dolly, Finding Neverland & Tuck Everlasting.  Jessica has performed as Ivy Smith in City CenterEncores! production of On The Town and she also toured both nationally and internationally in Fosse.  Some of her favorite rolls includes playing both Roxie & Velma in Chicago, Charity In Sweet Charity, Adelaide in Guys & Dolls, Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein, Polly in Crazy For You, Nelly in South Pacific, Lola in Damn Yankees, and Brooke in Legally Blonde.  She has taken part in labs for the Broadway production of Beetlejuice & Some Like It Hot.  In 2019, Jessica played the role of Lindsay in the film King Of Staten Island, directed by Judd Apatow.  Her television appearances include Drop Dead Diva, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, All My Children & the reoccurring role of Lucy on the hit series Smash on NBC.

  • Devon Larcher

    Devon Larcher

    Devon Larcher

    Devon Larcher has been dancing since the age of 10, training in all styles of dance. In his early years, Devon was trained as a television and movie actor through the program A.C.T. in Providence Rhode Island, where he grew up. Along with this program, Devon had the opportunity to attend the Jacqueline M Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts and continued his training at Shannon O’ Brien School of Dance. During the start of his professional career Devon traveled internationally to Hengshui, China for their Inaugural Arts Festival. Here, in the states, he has worked with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Part of the Oath, Bill Evans Dance Company, Ten31, Fusionworks Dance Co., and Urbanity Dance. These early opportunities have led Devon to where he is now, which is a company member with the world-renowned Koresh Dance Company for 6 years. As a performer with Koresh, Devon has been performing to sold out audiences nationally and internationally. 

    Devon is currently a director and elite judge for one of the largest dance competitions in the USA, Starbound National Talent Competition. When not spending the weekend with Koresh or Starbound, Devon shares his broad knowledge and talents teaching & choreographing at studios, conventions and universities across the United States and abroad. 

  • Rachelle Rak

    Rachelle Rak

    Rachelle Rak

    Rachelle Rak has had a long-lasting career on stage and screen. In 2021, she was featured in the opening number of the Tony Awards, “Broadway’s Back Tonight.” She performed at The Kennedy Center Honors with Billy Porter honoring, Bette Midler. Rachelle worked on the creative team for Apple TV’s second season of Schmigadoon! Her original musical “Electric Island” took the screen for the Actors Fund during the pandemic and songs and selections will be performed in New York City at the Greenroom 42. Rachelle has spent most of her life on the Broadway Stage. She was trained by her mother at The Rosalene Kenneth Dance Studio in Pittsburgh. She went directly into her first Broadway Musical, Cats at age 17. Other Broadway Credits include: Fosse, Catch Me If You Can, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oklahoma!, and Thou Shalt Not. Off Broadway: Heatwave: The Jack Cole Project, Sessions, An Evening at the Carlyle, and Miss Step Film/Television: Isn’t It Romantic, Every Little Step “The Making of a Chorus Line,” Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Dance Moms.

    Tours: Regional: Flashdance, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Café, Sweet Charity, Starlight Express, Joseph… Rachelle was a celebrity judge on Lifetime’s “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition”, a choreographer for Lifetime’s “Dance Moms.” She has been seen on the Amazon Prime Hit, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Rachelle will be seen in the upcoming music video for artist Thalia. Rachelle is thrilled to be an Associate Choreographer for the upcoming Broadway musical, “Boop” with Tony award-winning director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Her new single, “Dropswing”, was just released on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and other streaming platforms.

  • Charlie Sutton

    Charlie Sutton

    Charlie Sutton

    Charlie Sutton is dancer and choreographer with more than a decade of Broadway experience. He has originated and danced in 10 Broadway shows, and has worked with Tony award-winning directors and choreographers. He has currently been selected as the 2019 resident for the Jerome Robbins Springboard Project.Choreography Credits: Evita (ACT), NOEL (VenueWorks Tour), Wringer (City Center Stage II), Gregorian (Soho Rep), *Newsies (Theater By The Sea), *Saturday Night Fever (Theater By The Sea), Young Charles Dickens (Mint Theater), Away Towards Home (EnsembleStudioTheater), Sherlock Holmes (development) and the Co-Artistic Director for Working Artists Theatre Project. Associate Choreographer Credits: Diana (La Jolla Playhouse), The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center), Clueless (Off-Broadway), Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Beatsville (Asolo), A Sign Of the Times. 

    Broadway Credits: American in Paris, Kinky Boots (Astaire Award Nom), How to Succeed in Business, Lysistrata Jones, Catch Me If You Can, Woman On the Verge of a nervous Breakdown, The Addams Family, Crybaby, La Cage aux Follies, Wicked.

  • Julius Anthony Rubio

    Julius Rubio

    Julius Rubio

    “A Dominican native, Julius was raised and trained in Miami where he attended the New World School of Arts and Dance Attack Studios. After living and working professionally between Los Angeles, Shanghai and Las Vegas for several years, Julius now resides and works in New York City.

    Some of his credits include Steven Spielbergs new 2021 remake ‘West Side Story’ playing the new featured Shark role “Quique”, ‘King’ FROZEN (Broadway), worling relationships with world renowned choreographers and directors like Kenny Ortega (Newsies, High School Musical), Marguerite Derricks (Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Wonderland),  Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge BWAY, SYTYCD), Sergio Trujillo (On Your Feet, Jersey Boys) and Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Broadway Bares, Kinky Boots, On Your Feet) and Associate Choreographer to Mia Michaels (SYTYCD, Finding Neverland, Radio City Rockettes) to name a few. Along with choreographing and teaching some of his other credits include: Broadway: ‘On Your Feet!’ , ‘Finding Neverland’, ‘Wonderland’, Twyla Tharp’s COME FLY AWAY (Natl tour), Radio City Rockettes, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield, Amber Riley, Capitol 4th with Megan Hilty, Academy Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Tony’s, Speedo, Mtv, Eli Stone with Katie Holmes and more.”

  • Angie Schworer

    Angie Schworer

    Angie Schworer

    Broadway: “The Prom” (Angie) Something Rotten”, The Producers” (Ulla), “Big Fish “, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Young Frankenstein”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Chicago “, “Sunset Boulevard”, “Crazy For You”, and “The Will Rogers Follies”. Met Opera: “The Merry Widow “
    Regional: “Disaster the musical “(Jackie) “Mamma Mia” (Tanya) , “Always a Bridesmaid “(Monette) “ Sweet charity”(Nikki ) ,”Chicago “(Roxie),”damn Yankees”,(Lola),”the full Monty “,(Vicki), “minskys”(Ginger), “crazy for you “(Irene) ,”the will Rogers follies”,(Z’s Fav).TV: The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Dana Carvey Show, “Law and Order: CI ,”Queer Eye”, “As The World Turns”, “Kennedy Center Honors “, and “Smash”. Film: “The Producers”. BFA from Northern Kentucky University.

  • Jena

    Jena VanElslander

    Jena VanElslander

    Jena VanElslander is a multifaceted artist and athlete originally from Ontario Canada, and currently residing in Brooklyn, NY with her partner Dominique and their French bulldog!  Jena is a Performer, Creator/Choreographer and Stunt Woman, and currently performing in the 1st National Tour of Jagged Little Pill (Dir. Diane Paulus and Choreo. Sidi Larbi).

    Favorite credits include: Tv/Film: ‘West World’, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’, ‘Bollywood/Hollywood’, ‘I’m Not Gay’, Broadway: KING KONG (Ensemble/Puppeteer/Swing),  and Productions of: A Chorus Line (Cassie), Rock of Ages – Las Vegas, Other World, and The Jack Cole Project (NY Times).

    Jena studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy where she’s proudly been part of the Dance Faculty in NYC for over 10 years, and travels throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America teaching Master Classes and holding the conservatory’s auditions. She also holds a BA in Psychology and Biology from Hunter College, also in NY.

    In the height of the pandemic, Jena created a movement called the “TSQ Project” – performing artists taking over Times Square and bringing inspiration, joy, love, HOPE and live performance  to New York City and the world! The Times Square Project was a home for hundreds of artists while theatre doors remained closed and helped bridge the gap between the shut down, and the curtains rising again.  Jena strives to live by the words of Neale Donald Walsch, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

  • Gianna Martello

    Gianna Martello

    Gianna Martello

    Gianna Martello is a dancer, teacher and choreographer from Pittsburgh, PA. Her raw talent and intensive training under the direction of Abby Lee Miller and the faculty at the Abby Lee Dance Company earned her regional and national accolades growing up as a “competition kid. At 16, Gianna began choreographing routines alongside Ms. Miller as well as on her own which led her to discover her passion for teaching and choreography. She has been on faculty at the ALDC for over 15 years and currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and several major dance conventions. She also serves as a guest instructor and competition judge around the world.

    Gianna was able to balance her academic and dance opportunities with great success. She graduated from Point Park University in 2011 with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations. Her choreography can be seen in the movie, “Dance-Off,” Go90’s ‘Crashed’ series, Kid’s Choice Awards and Dance Class Live promos, Australia’s “ASTRA Awards” Abbys Ultimate Dance Competition, and music videos for Rachael Sage, Alexx Calise, Nia Sioux, Todrick Hall, and many more. You may know her from the fan favorite, Dance Moms! You can catch her choreography on all 8 seasons of the hit reality TV show!

    Gianna’s true passion lies in teaching and making you feel confident when you step out on stage, or into the real world. She believes that you can learn so much more from a dance teacher than just the steps. Her teacher instilled life long lessons throughout her entire childhood and Gianna wishes to do the same.

    Mark recently choreographed Casa Manana’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and is proud to have choreographed Dancin’ Broadway!, a revue tour that re-lives and re-conceives Broadway’s most iconic dance moments throughout the last several decades starring six of Broadway’s most captivating dancers. He had the privilege to choreograph the Opening Number for the Trevor Project’s Annual NYC Gala featuring Shoshana Bean, Jeremy Jordan, and twelve of Broadway’s best male dancers. With every opportunity Mark has been honored to choreograph for an organization he supports himself, BC/EFA. Some of that work can be seen in the Opening Number of Broadway Bares: Happy Endings as well as in the state of Kansas for Broadway Bares: United Strips of America.

    Mark is a Guest Musical Theater Teacher at Broadway Dance Center, STEPS, Broadway Theatre Connection, Broadway Dreams Foundation, and New York City Dance Alliance. He teaches Master Classes throughout the country.

  • Ashley Blair Fitzgerald

    Ashley Blair Fitzgerald

    Ashley Blair Fitzgerald

    Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, originally from Elliott City MD, was most recently seen playing The Dark Lady in the original broadway cast of The Cher Show, which she won the 2019 Chita Rivera Award for Best Dancer in a Broadway Show.  She understudied Misty Copeland in the Broadway hit revival of On The Town, danced alongside Vanessa Hudgens in Gigi and was part of the original cast in the Off Broadway cult hit Trip of Love. 1st National tours include Kate in Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away, which she was nominated for a Helen Hayes award for best actress in non residential play, Dirty Dancing, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Fosse. Ashley has performed in respected theaters across the country including The Kennedy Center, Ahmanson Theatre, Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, Maine State Music Theatre, Arena Stage and Shakespeare Theatre Company.

    Ashley was featured in the “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” dance sequence in the hit film Isn’t it Romantic, the pilot for SMASH on NBC and appeared in movie theaters across the country in Company starring Neil Patrick Harris. She has appeared on the Tony awards 4 times, The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon, Last Week Tonight staring John Oliver and Good Morning America. For the last seven years Ashley has been a Reconstucteur for The Verdon/Fosse Legacy-helping to preserve and pass on the legendary Fosse style and vocabulary.

    Ashley continues to live and work in New York City with her husband Ryan, beautiful daughter Eden and their dog Billy Joel!

  • Paul McGill

    Paul McGill

    Paul McGill

    Paul has directed and choreographed for theater, TV/film, concert dance, and circus around the world. His passion for coupling the human experience with graceful athleticism is apparent in his work.

    Recently, he worked with Jeff Calhoun on their “all tap-dancing” hit production of the Music Man. His most critically acclaimed work is both the Off-Broadway and LA productions of The Legend of Georgia McBride, winning him an Astaire Award and an LA Ovation Award for his Choreography, as well as a Lucille Lortel Award Nomination. His other off-Broadway work includes the New Group’s Steve, directed by Cynthia Nixon, and Redbull’s  School for Scandal.

    On Broadway, he imparted the physicality of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell, Darren Criss, Michael C. Hall, Taye Diggs, Lena Hall, and Euan Morton. Paul also trained Laverne Cox for her starring role in Rocky Horror Picture Show on FOX as well as Neil Patrick Harris for his Michael Jackson tribute on Lip Sync Battle.

    Paul’s passion for dance on film can be seen on the Disney Channel (ZOMBIES Cast Party), in the new film Diamond Soles, and in commercials for companies like Bunny Shapiro Jewelry and ALT coffee. His desire to continue to make dance films is evident, whether it be on a big budget sound stage or with his iPhone Gimble.

    In circus, Paul choreographed the European and Australian premiers of Filament with Shortround Productions. The show is slated to appear at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also contributed work to the circus company Grounded Aerial.

    His charity work has helped the Ali Forney Center, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the I’ll Be There Project, New York’s LGBT+ Center, and Covenant House.

  • Rosie

    Rosie Lani Fiedelman

    Rosie Lani Fiedelman

    Rosie Lani Fiedelman grew up in Breckenridge, CO. She is currently in The Lion King on Broadway living out her dreams in The Pridelands. She was in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway cast of In The Heights. Other theater credits include “Heat-Wave: The Jack Cole Project,” choreographed and directed by Chet Walker, American Dance Machine for the 21st Century and “Ghost Dancer,” playing Rosario. From 2003-20013, Rosie danced with Jennifer Muller/The Works where she originated several roles and was rehearsal director for Ms.Muller. She teaches Barre, Stretch and Dance at Equinox and The JCC. Film and Television credits include: Fosse/Verdon on FX and Raising Dion (Dance Double) on Netflix.

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    Marty Thomas

    Marty Thomas

    Marty Thomas is a New York renaissance man who has his hands in every corner of the arts industry. Having studied business at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, he is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and an actor who made his Broadway debut at age 11 as Colin in THE SECRET GARDEN. He also appeared on Broadway in WICKED and XANADU. He was named Mr. Broadway 2008 and was a 1992 Ed McMahon’s Junior Vocalist Star Search Champion beating a then-unknown Britney Spears. He has appeared off-Broadway in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, PAGEANT, and A LOSS OF ROSES. He was featured in the film BIG GAY MUSICAL, plays Damon’ on TWO BROKE GIRLS (CBS), and Charlie on GRACE & FRANKIE (Netflix). He toured internationally with many theatrical productions as well as the famed QUEEN ESTHER MARROW & THE HARLEN GOSPEL SINGERS. He is a vocal arranger, producer, and backup vocalist who has sung with the likes of Billy Porter, Grace Jones, Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, Stephanie Mills, Debbie Gibson, Martha Wash, Barry Manilow, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and many more.  Marty is a renowned performer, director, and producer in the New York cabaret and concert scene. His show MARTY THOMAS PRESENTS DIVA has toured nationally and performed weekly in New York residence for 8 years. Marty produces and directs the Miss New York Scholarship Competition and trains women for the Miss America Scholarship Competition year-round. He is an outspoken feminist and human rights enthusiast who has produced events and performed in events to raise thousands of dollars for charity throughout his career. Some of his favorite charities include Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Actors Fund, New Alternatives, The Ali Forney Center, The African Children’s Choir, and the Phyllis Newmans Women’s Health Initiative. His latest album, Slow Dancing with a Boy was released to Broadway Records on December 6, 2019, hitting number 19 on the iTunes pop charts upon its release. Follow on Instagram @martythomasloves you and read more at www.martythomas.com.

  • Luke Hawkins

    Luke Hawkins

    Luke Hawkins

    Luke Hawkins is a NYC based tap dancer, performer and choreographer. He has appeared on Broadway in Xanadu, Cirque du Soleil’s productions of Banana Shpeel and Joya, and the Coen Brother’s movie Hail Caesar. His TV credits include Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Colbert Report, America’s Got Talent, The 2015 Tony Awards, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, One Life to Live and Gossip Girl. He was also in New York City Center Encores’ productions of No No Nanette, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and On Your Toes. He as appeared regionally in leading roles such as Ren in Footloose, Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Bill Calhoun in Kiss me Kate, Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone, Bert in Mary Poppins, Huckleberry Finn in Big River, Tulsa in Gypsy as well as Action in the international tour of West Side Story.

    Luke was assistant to Sergio Trujillo choreographing the tap number in the La Jolla production of Chasing the Song, is on choreography faculty at The Broadway Dreams Foundation and is the co-owner with his mother of The Hawkins School of Performing Arts in Folsom California as well as the co-artistic director of The Hawkins Tap Company. He has toured China three times, tap dancing with The Manhattan Symphonie, DC and Ohio with The American Pops orchestra and most recently with Harry Connick Jr. and his big band up the East Coast of The United States.

    Luke was Mr. New York 2012, a Capezio Athlete and, and he is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA/AGVA and Actor’s Equity.

  • Tome' Cousin

    Tome’ Cousin

    Tome’ Cousin

    While maintaining a prolific performance career he has molded an International award winning reputation that includes collaborations on Broadway, theater, dance, music, film, photography, television and literature in the creation of over 90 original works.   He is a protégé’ of Geoffrey Holder, George C. Wolfe, Bill T. Jones, and Susan Stroman.

    BA: Dance History, and Choreography, Point Park University and MFA in New Media Art and Performance from Long Island University. 

    He has been on the faculty at The Alvin Ailey School, Ballet Tennessee, New York University, Steps NYC, Ballet Centrum (Germany), Point Park University, Kahurangi Dance Theater (New Zealand), Hungarian National Ballet Academy (Hungary), Jacques d’Amboise’s National Dance Institute, Luigi Jazz Center, and the International Children’s Theatre Festival in Ankara, Turkey Turkey.  He serves as an Associate professor of Dance Carnegie Mellon University in the School of Drama.

  • Lenora Nemetz

    Lenora Nemetz

    Lenora Nemetz

    One of a rare breed of performed in musical theatre today, Lenora has acted, sung, and danced her way across the continent for more than four decades.

    Lenora first appeared on Broadway in the original Hal Prince production of Cabaret with Lotte Lenya. A protégé of Bob Fosse, Lenora was simultaneously the standby for Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera (her idols and mentors) and Liza Minnelli in the original Broadway production of Chicago. Lenora ultimately went on to replace Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly, garnering rave reviews. For her performance as Dolores Dante in the Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway production of Stud Terkel’s Working, Lenora won a Drama Desk nomination. At Broadway’s Biltmore Theatre, she starred opposite the original Boy from Oz, Peter Allen in Up in One. Lenora was again reunited on stage with Chita Rivera while standing by for Liza in Broadway’s The Rink. Audiences were delighted to find Lenora on the stage of the New York City Opera where she played Gladys in their revival of Pajama Game. Most recently Lenora regaled theatergoers as Miss Cratchitt and Miss Mazeppa the trumpet playing stripper in the acclaimed Tony award winning revival of Gypsy. As standby for Patti LuPone, Lenora entranced audiences when she took the stage as Madame (Mama) Rose. Her Broadway National tours include Bob Fosse’s Sweet Charity, Bye Bye Birdie opposite Tommy Tune (another mentor), the Mendez/Marshall revival of Cabaret, and Some Like It Hot with Tony Curtis. Her television appearances include: Flora in Flora the Red Menace; Ellie Mae Chippley in Showboat; and Leonard Bernstein’s 60th Birthday A Celebration at Wolftrap.

    Lenora has been entertaining Pittsburghers from every theatrical corner of the city and is inspired by teaching and guiding the young talents of our future Broadway Stars.

  • Tony d'Alelio

    Tony d’Alelio

    Tony d’Alelio

    Tony d’Alelio is a Queer artist who believes the dance floor is for everyone. Broadway: Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’.  Tours: Hamilton (Samuel Seabury), Catsrevival (Mungojerrie), Matilda (Michael Wormwood), Kinky Boots (Angel), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou). Favorite credits: Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ at The Old Globe, HBO’s We’re HereThis Ain’t No Disco off-Broadway & choreographer for Sameya’s film Mishandled. Web Series: DaydreamPenny Wild Wednesdays.

  • Rebecca Corrigan

    Rebecca Corrigan

    Rebecca Corrigan

    Rebecca Corrigan is an accomplished artist based in New York. Most notably, she served as the dance captain assistant and featured dancer in the upcoming Broadway production of “Boop! The Musical,” slated for the next season. Her diverse repertoire includes Warner Brothers “In the Heights,” Madison Square Garden’s PHISH, New York Fashion Week, Auto Show, and Comic Con. Rebecca played the role of Graziella in MRT’s funk-styled rendition of “West Side Story” and assisted Jon Rua in “The Cher Show” on Broadway. She has also performed for artists such as Jason Derulo, Phish, 3oh3!, Coheed and Cambria, NovaZef, Nickelback, and KidRock. Rebecca has been featured in Dance Spirit magazine as a “Shaker and mover you should know” and in Paper Magazine’s “Upcoming Artists”. She was an associate choreographer to Jon Rua for “The Hombres”, to Bobby Newberry for NY Knicks dance team and head choreographer for national Carlsberg commercials. Rebecca has trained and performed with The Grit, Nadine Bommer Dance Company, and Vessels Co. across the United States. She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her free form movement blending her extensive hip hop and contemporary background. Beyond her performance and choreographic endeavors, Rebecca also finds fulfillment in sharing her passion for dance through teaching and setting work in studios nationwide.

    Rebecca Corrigan is an accomplished artist based in New York. Most notably, she served as the dance captain assistant and featured dancer in the upcoming Broadway production of “Boop! The Musical,” slated for the next season. Her diverse repertoire includes Warner Brothers “In the Heights,” Madison Square Garden’s PHISH, New York Fashion Week, Auto Show, and Comic Con. Rebecca played the role of Graziella in MRT’s funk-styled rendition of “West Side Story” and assisted Jon Rua in “The Cher Show” on Broadway. She has also performed for artists such as Jason Derulo, Phish, 3oh3!, Coheed and Cambria, NovaZef, Nickelback, and Kid Rock. Rebecca has been featured in Dance Spirit magazine as a “Shaker and mover you should know” and in Paper Magazine’s “Upcoming Artists”. She was an associate choreographer to Jon Rua for “The Hombres”, to Bobby Newberry for NY Knicks dance team and head choreographer for national Carlsberg commercials. Rebecca has trained and performed with The Grit, Nadine Bommer Dance Company, and Vessels Co. across the United States. She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her free form movement blending her extensive hip hop and contemporary background. Beyond her performance and choreographic endeavors, Rebecca also finds fulfillment in sharing her passion for dance through teaching and setting work in studios nationwide.

  • Amy Van Norstrand

    Amy Van Norstrand

    Amy Van Norstrand

    Amy Van Norstrand is a Broadway performer, teacher, dancer, and mother. She has been seen across the country in both Broadway touring productions as well as countless regional theaters. She made her Broadway debut in Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn and was most recently in the Broadway-bound production of Boop the musical. Touring credits include Charlie and the Chocolate factory and Elf the musical. In addition to performing, Amy loves to teach at a variety of colleges and Universities.

The Competition

Awards are based on 300 points scoring system. Each judge has 100 points to work with per act.

The weekend will be filled with incredible competition. Solos, Duets, Trios, Small and Large Groups, Lines and  Productions. We are excited to have our innovative panel give “Live” feedback during this event. Award celebrations, overall tops, Titles, and more.

Ignite is open to performers of all ages, background, styles, and experience. Photos and Videos will be available for purchase on an event-to-event basis.

*Schedule subject to change.

Who Should Attend

Studio owners 

Dancers of all ages 

Dancers of all styles 

Dance educators 

Dance parents 

Dance families 

Studio alumni

Why Attend

Access to dance community and educators 

Scholarships and mentorship programs 

Network and collaborate with professionals 

Connect with directors and choreographers 

Meet some of your idols 

Make incredible new dance friends 

Learn from the best in a positive space. 

Our Pricing

Prices for the Ignite competition and convention are listed on DCG – click Sign Up to learn more.

Our Rules

Click the link below to read the Ignite Dance Live competition rules – please acquaint yourself before signing up.

LEADERSHIP

Sandy Coyte AND Rachelle Rak

Ignite is lead by talented professionals who first joined forces almost a decade ago, with the purpose of helping dancers reach their full potential. Together Sandy and Rachelle share decades of professional experience on stage and off. This is a dream for Ignite to have a purposeful, educational comp/con that will help provide these young performers the answers they need. Our team will share their knowledge of our industry and everyday life from creator to performer. This connection will be something that will transform the future of their dance education, career opportunities and attainable goals in show business.

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IGNITE DYNAMITES

Ignite Dynamites are performers who show grit, fire, willingness, and the desire to grow in a learning environment and on the stage. They must take criticism well and apply it to their performances, as well as show a positive attitude and be excited about learning. They have the opportunity to assist the choreographers in our convention classes. Join our Ignite family!

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2023/2024 Season

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