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Brian Friedman can be described as a pioneer entrepreneur, having opened his first dance studio at the age of 16. He got his first big break when he starred in the 1992 film Newsies. Soon thereafter, he was one of the breakout stars on the hit show Kids Incorporated, alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt and the late Brittany Murphy.

Brooke Lipton’s energy is contagious. She captivates a room with her unique style and inspires with her bold storylines, bringing a challenging, yet nurturing, experience to dancers, teacher, parents, and observers.

Brooke had an amazingly successful season as Assistant Choreographer for the Emmy Nominated TV hit Glee and with the National Glee Tour. You can see Brooke as a featured dancer in the movie Rock of Ages.

Michelle Elkin most recently choreographed a promo for the TV Land show Younger, as well as a piece for the NSO Pops Opening at Kennedy Center. She is currently in pre production for a new production of the musical Children Of Eden. She has also created musical numbers featuring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, and special guest Joshua Henry for the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall.

Adam Cates has built a career as a theatre artist working as a choreographer, director, performer, educator and writer. He created choreography for a new production of Puccini’s La Boheme at The Santa Fe Opera and provided choreography for the American premiere of the Olivier-winning play Jeeves Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at Hartford Stage for UK director Sean Foley.

Tracie Stanfield is an award-winning choreographer, educator, creative consultant, and the founder/Artistic Director of SynthesisDANCE in New York City. Dance Magazine calls her classes "inspiring'” and the Huffington Post UK says Tracie "thrilled and mesmerized with her masterful fusion of contemporary and classical dance forms.”

Denise Garvey is in her 16th season with the New York Jets. Her new role as creative director comes after serving as director of the Jets Flight Crew program since its inception (2007). Garvey worked with the Jets to pilot the program and was responsible for managing all business and creative initiatives for the department.

Ron Todorowski has had a diverse career in musical theater, concert and commercial dance. Broadway credits include Angels in America, Cats, Finding Neverland (original cast), Wicked, Come Fly Away (Resident Director of national tour), Guys and Dolls (Brandy Bottle Bates), The Times They Are A Changin, Movin' Out (Eddie) and Footloose.

Darrell Grand Moultrie is one of America’s most diverse and sought-after choreographers and master teachers. A recipient of a Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award, he is one of the few choreographers working in the Theater, Modern, Ballet, and Commercial Dance genres simultaneously.

EMMY Award winning and TONY nominated Broadway Choreographer, AC Ciulla has been an innovative force in the entertainment industry.