Contemporary

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Thomas Varvaro's formal training includes, The Ailey School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia HS of Music and Art and Performing Arts, and The School of American Ballet.He holds a BFA in Dance from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program.

Thomas was a member of Ailey 2 from 2011-2013. During jis time in Ailey 2 he had the opportunity to perform on So You Think You Can Dance Poland, Dancing With The Stars Bulgaria, and with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during their NYC City Center Season.

Jon Ole Olstad started dancing at 16, realizing it to be his greatest passion.d He was accepted into the National Academy of the Arts in Oslo, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2009. After college, he was hired for the tour project "Kamuyot", a collaboration between the Swedish Riksteatern, and Batsheva Dance Company, led by artistic director Ohad Naharin. In 2013, Jon Ole was hired by Nederlands Dans Theater 1, led by artistic director Paul Lightfoot.

Andrew Winghart is a Los Angeles-based director and choreographer known for his unique and high-energy compositions and intricately crafted staging patterns.

Sidra Bell has a BA in History from Yale University and an MFA in Choreography from Purchase College Conservatory of Dance. She is currently an adjunct professor at Barnard College (Columbia University).

Originally from Pennsylvania, Rachel Hettinger moved to NYC to train in Broadway Dance Center's Scholarship Program, and then continued her training with the Pushing Progress Contemporary Training Program, focusing on contemporary movement and anatomy.

Justin Conte was born and raised in New York. He began dancing at the age of 15, soon realizing he had found a safe place to learn and grow. Over the past 9 years he's been directing, choreographing, and teaching around the United States as well as internationally. After studying concert dance for six years, Justin was exposed to a variety of street, freestyle and native movement, sparking inspiration. He began training and working with world renowned movers and choreographers in New York City and worldwide.

One of the most sought after dancer/teacher/choreographers in the country, Dana Foglia has performed and taught dance both nationally and internationally. She trained extensively in ballet and modern with the Seiskaya Ballet Academy and later on a full scholarship to the Ailey School. At the same time she also studied hip hop, pointe, jazz, tap and African. When only a select few were chosen, Dana was honored to perform with the Ailey Company in Memoria. Dana joined Rhapsody The Company in 2001.

From stage to screen, Mia Michaels has turned dance into unique works of passion & beauty. This year will mark the highly anticipated release of Mia’s first book, a venture that will propel this multi-Emmy winner to even further heights. Not only is Mia one of the most sought after innovators in the world of dance, but she is also a figure of inspiration to women around the world. One of Mia’s strongest talents is finding the beauty within herself and in others.