Contemporary

Christopher Jarosz has been teaching and dancing professionally for over a decade. After his childhood dance training, he was accepted to the prestigious Southern Methodist University dance program on scholarship. In 2008, Chris competed as one of the top 20 dancers on the fourth season of the hit reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance. There, he had the honor of working with Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Wade Robson, and Tabitha and Napoleon.

James Washington Manning, a native of Rochester, NY graduated from the Conservatory at Point Park University. James was founding member of the August Wilson Dance Ensemble (Top 25 to watch, Dance Magazine) and also performed with Owen/Cox Dance Group, Houston Met Dance Company and Ballet INC.

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 serves as a guest instructor and competition judge around the world.

Krista Miller has been working as a Professional Dancer in the entertainment industry for many years. She began her dancing career as a Los Angeles Laker Girl and since then has gone on to work in Commercials, T.V and Film. Some of her credits include dancing with Jim Carrey in the movie The Mask, the Academy Awards with Debbie Allen, Saved by the Bell, Doogie Houser, North, and Cinderella.