CURRENT & FORMER CHOREOGRAPHERS & CONSULTANTS

Choreographer & Dancer Michelle Brooke is a native of Brooklyn, New Yorker and has been dominating the dance industry with force working and touring the world with an endless list of artists & productions from: Neyo, Pitbull, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Mark Anthony, Cher, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Sean Paul, Snoop Dogg, Lil Kim, Lil Wayne, Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, J. Holiday, LL Cool J, Irelands- Celtic Thunder, the Off bdwy production Goddess Dance & many more. Michelle has graced the screen in Numerous Movies, TV Shows, Awards Shows & Music Videos Such as: Burlesque, The Voice. Dancing with the Stars, Fox So You Think You Can Dance (season 1), Reality Remix (Correspondent), Dance Your Ass Off (Choreographer/Pro dancer), Nip Tuck, All My Children, The Grammy's, Billboard Awards, MTV Awards & the VH-1 Fashion Awards just to name a few. As a longtime performer/gymnast for the NY based percussion group The Rhythmics and former New York Knicks City Dancer performing live is always what has made her strive. Another great passion is teaching and sharing what she has been taught and experienced throughout her career. Michelle has taught master classes in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, South America and throughout the US. As a graduate of NYC H.S. of the Performing Arts with extensive training in All genres of Dance from Ballet, Modern, Jazz-Funk, Hip Hop, African, Belly dancing & Gmnastics, she has projected her talent and unique Fused style as a Well rounded Professional with NO limits on what her choreography may incorporate. Personal goal to continue to help the less fortunate and share the joy of learning how to express yourself through the art of dance and always remain a positive & inspiring role model for others. Life is only what YOU make of it! You GET what you GIVE....

Currently attends UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. Majoring in Dance. Dana is a member of the UNC Charlotte Dance Team. Dana been a competitive dancer for over 18 years. Dana has won numerous national high score dance awards. Dana has also taken several classes in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center, Steps Dance Center and Alvin Ailley Dance Center. Dana specializes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Clogging, Lyrical and Modern.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in History at Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Miranda is a member of the National title winning team "Bailey Mountain Cloggers" and also is a member of the Mars Hill College Dance Team. Recently Miranda performed in the World Folkdance Festival in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Miranda is a member of 2003 All-American Clogging Team. Miranda has been clogging competitively for over 14 years and is considered one of today's most recognized performers and choreographers on the east coast. Miranda has worked with some of the best clogging in world that include America's Got Talent stars "All That".

Jason is a NYC native and Emmy and American Choreography Award Winner in Tap. Jason is considered the next Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. In less than a decade, Jason has emerged as a multi-talent leader in the Art form of Tap. Jason has been seen on "So You Think You Can Dance" as a special guest choreographer, Secret Talent of The Stars on CBS Television (Trained Music Star Mya), been a member of the cast Da' Noise, Bring in Da'Funk. Dean Hargrove's Tap Heat, AMC televisions series Cool Women, Imagine Tap, Chicago, Savion Glover's NYOTs, Soul Possessed with Patti LaBelle. Jason was the recipient of the Arts International Grant and the Alpert McDowell Fellowship Award and he also received the 2007 Gregory Hines Humanitarian Award. Jason founded tap company A.C.G.I. & JaJa Productions band featuring original jazz-influenced hip-hop music appearances throughout the United States. To find out more information regarding Jason Samuels Smith please check him out at www.divinerhythmproductions.com.

Specializes in Jazz (Broadway Coach, Veteran Performer and Choreographer). Sue has established herself as one of the staples of the performing arts community of today. With over 35 years experience, Sue's expertise is often sought after for mentoring and coaching purposes by professionals and aspiring artist from around the world. Sue's performance and choreographic credits include Got Tu Go Disco, The Johnny Hallyday Show, The Brazil Export Show, All My Children, Jerry Lewis Telethon, Contemporary Women, Zoom, Dr. Pepper, 7 UP, Wheat Thins, Head & Shoulders, Adidas and Glaxo. Sue is Co-Founder of Jo Jo's Dance Factory in NYC which later became Broadway Dance Center.Sue continues to travel around the world for master classes. Students and Teachers come to study her unique jazz style. Sue currently teaches at the Broadway Dance Center (Since 1986). Sue was trained by Broward Civic Ballet in Florida and performed with the company for six years, also studied in NYC with Madame Swoboda of the Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo. To find out more information regarding Sue Samuels please check her out at www.divinerhythmproductions.com.

Some of you may recognize Lane Napper from the hit television show, "Victorious". The sitcom about a young girl (Victoria Justice) who goes to a Performing Art School in Los Angeles, California. Lane plays "Lane Alexander", the school’s mild mannered guidance counselor. Lane is also the head choreographer for each episode. This summer his choreography was submitted for an Emmy.

Lane is an accomplished teacher, actor, dancer and choreographer who has been featured in a long list of videos, commercials, stage productions, voice-overs and television including "iCarly," "Drake and Josh," "Suddenly Susan," "Nikki," and "Zoey 101."

Lane has trained and worked with children and adults, beginners and professionals, actors and non-movers. Lane's technique and style is simple: Why not have fun with something you enjoy doing? Lane also specializes in teaching Tap & Jazz. So, if you love music and want to learn how to move through each beat, this class is for you. Lane's style is fun and invigorating. He is great with ALL levels. His energy and flare have made him one of the most sought after and coveted teachers on the scene today.

Cindy performed with independent New York and regional ballet and opera companies. Cindy is a master teacher with expertise in beginner/intermediate ballet technique and in the use of corrective therapy for the prevention and healing of injuries. Teaches at top New York City schools and gives master classes. Guest teaching nationwide. Relates extremely well to children and adult beginners. Experienced in working with people with disabilities. Cynthia's unique approach to ballet training is embraced by dancers and non-dancers alike, from the serious adult beginner to the advanced professional. Working internally through thought and visualization, Ms. Vallone enables students to rid the body of excess tension so that alignment can flow naturally and movement can occur freely. Steps are broken down and fully explained, so that students learn through understanding rather than from imitation. Her technique is physically therapeutic for the prevention and healing of injuries, and it provides a solid foundation for all types of dance. Cynthia creates an atmosphere of attention and caring that allows each student to grow as an individual and to develop strength, awareness, confidence, and grace.

Ken is a Director and Choreographer who has has directed from Broadway to Brazil. As a Director and Choreographer he has created production numbers from "The Lawrence Welk Show" and "The Andy Williams Show" in Branson Mo. He has directed and Choreographed "Crazy For You, "George M!", "The Boyfriends", A Day In Hollywood-A Night In The Ukraine", "West Side Story", "Singin' In The Rain", and "On Your Toes", which garnered him a Carbonnel Nomination and on and on. He co-authored a musical version of "A Christmas Carol" called "A Dickens Of A Christmas" which has been produced across the country and was nominated as best new musical of the year. His "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" as Director/Choreographer was launded by the New York Times at Gateway Playhouse. As a performer he has won 3 DTL Awards as Best Leading Performer, Best Director, and Best Special Production. In addition he has won 2 Los Angeles Drama Logue Awards for his performances in the Gene Kelly in "Singin' In The Rain" and as Eddy Ryan in "Funny Girl". He has sung with the "New" Modernaires- starred on Broadway. He has his own Big Band Show in Myrtle Beach, S.C. called "Big Band At The Savoy" which cast him in several roles. He was also the star of "42nd Street" on Broadway and was a member of the "New" Modernaires, of Glenn Miller Fame.