Contemporary

Maleek Washington, a native New Yorker from the Bronx, is a performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. 

Stacie Webster (she/her) is a dedicated and passionate dance educator with a unique blend of artistic and business expertise. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance and an MBA in Business Administration, allowing her to navigate the dance industry with both creativity and strategic insight. Since joining the faculty at the renowned Broadway Dance Center in 2007, Stacie has inspired and nurtured countless students, helping them refine their skills and discover their unique voices as dancers.

Hayden J. Frederick (they/them), originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is extremely well versed in multiple genres of dance and has been visible in the NYC arts community for the past nine years. They are an ever-evolving contemporary choreographer whose mission is to strengthen human connection and inspire honesty and integrity through dance.

Born in nyc, Caitlin Gray's diverse background, which includes dance, gymnastics and circus arts, has made her a much sought-after teacher and choreographer. She believes that teaching is an integral part of giving back to the dance community and has taught master classes all over the U.S. and abroad, including South Africa, U.K., Dubai, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia.

Tom Richardson (he/him) is a highly respected and sought after choreographer and instructor based in New York City. Tom began his training as a dancer, singer and actor; a well-rounded triple threat and began working professionally at a young age.

Emily Greenwell is an educator, choreographer, dancer, and certified yoga instructor based in New York City. Born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, Emily has been creatively inclined her whole life. Emily loves to teach and greatly values education, and considers herself a student of life. She has been fortunate to travel the world to share her talents; journeying across the US as well as Europe, South America, and Asia, setting choreography, teaching workshops, and giving master classes. 

Juan Antonio Rodriguez, began his training as a scholarship student at The Ailey School, under the direction of Dennis Jefferson, where he received the Donna Wood Award. He furthered his studies achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Juilliard School.

Juan went on to perform professionally with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and has freelanced and guest taught with many others.

Theresa Stone (she/her) is a dancer and choreographer from Long Island, New York. She has worked long and hard at her craft to make her as versatile as possible, and has been able to continue doing so throughout her experiences as both a dancer and choreographer.

Ginger Cox has been on faculty at Broadway Dance Center for over 20 years. She holds a Masters in Kinesiology, a BFA in Dance from Temple University, is on faculty at Pace University and has taught master classes in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Danse Encores, Ohio Dance Festival, the Joffrey Ballet, Sacred Heart University, dance studios and conventions throughout the U.S.

Phil Orsano (he/him) was born in Queens, NY and studied dance at Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) his junior and senior year in HS. Later he received his BFA in Dance Performance at Southern Methodist University.