Jazz

Jess Hendricks graduated from the University of Colorado with a BFA in Dance. Her training includes Perry Mansfield School of the Performing Arts, American Dance Festival, Harvard Dance Festival, EDGE Scholarship, Gus Giordano and Hubbard Dance Street. 

Michelle Barber (she/her) has been a teacher/choreographer for over 30 years. Her dance training began in her hometown of Cleveland, OH, where she studied with Dee Hillier and Karen Colabianchi. At the age of 16, Michelle began working as a choreographer for local cheerleading competitions and national show choir competitions. She also began working all over the Cleveland area performing for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Matrix Hair Care Products, Kirby Vacuum, Francois Girbaud, Electric Avenue, and the Cleveland Ski Fair.

Shelly Hutchinson (she/her) is a choreographer, instructor, dancer, actress and producer in New York City. She has been a Contemporary and Musical Theater choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance Ukraine for the last four seasons, also on the creative teams and performed in operas such as Candide, Samson and Delilah, and Aida as associate choreographer and assistant director. She was choreographer for the adapted stage version of Disney's High School Musical.

Nathalie Marrable is a NYC based performer, choreographer, and educator. She is currently preparing to perform with the Broadway First National Tour of My Fair Lady. Originally from Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa, she was scouted by John Magnus of Joffrey Midwest to study in the USA, eventually graduating from Boston Ballet School. Nathalie performed works with Boston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, English National Ballet, Ontario Ballet Theatre, Canadian Symphony Orchestra and Synergy Contemporary Co UK.

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.

Deborah Y. Wilson (Debbie), is a New York City based Choreographer, Performer and Dance Educator. Recently, Debbie was the Apprentice to Choreographer JoAnn Hunter for the Broadway Musical Bad Cinderella. She also was the Apprentice to Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell for the Broadway Musical Pretty Woman National Tour (101 Productions). 

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.

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.

Sue Samuels (she/her) is a teacher, choreographer, and performer that has established herself as one of the staples of the performing arts community of today. Named as a legendary NYC Dance Teacher by Backstage Magazine, and with over 35 years of experience, her expertise is often sought after for mentoring and coaching purposes by professionals and aspiring artists from around the world.

Sheila Barker (she/her) is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry. She radiates passion, not only during her classes, but throughout her life. Sheila's influence on the world of Jazz dance through her mentorship of professionals and young artists alike has created a renowned legacy.