Michéle ASSAF USA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Jazz- Lyrical - Stretching

For more info 		Internationally renowned director/choreographer Michèle Assaf has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional and International Theater projects. Michèle directed and choreographed The Mariah Carey Charmbracelet World Tour, Mick Jagger Solo Tour, Michael Bolton 2002-6 Tour, Matchbox Twenty, the internationally acclaimed multimedia operas for The Houston Grand Opera; Carmen, Pagliacci and Madame Butterfly, and HGO’s 50th Anniversary Gala as well as Opera Pacific’s Samson and Delilah, Candide,Opera Odyssey 2001.. Other theatrical Projects include: Starmites (Tony Nomination), Bring In The Morning, Scenes From an Execution, Nine Armenians, It's A Bird... It's A Plane... It's Superman, Sweet Charity, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mata Hari, Bring In The Morning, Can Can, Jeanne La Pucelle, Strides, Topper and Annie. She directed the Broadway bound musical, The Alchemist. Currently she is directing and choreographing Aida. In 1988-89 she choreographed for Lorella Cuccarini( Odiens, Festival Bar and Telegatto) and for the Video clip of “Jovanotti””la mia moto”

She has been the artistic director of Calabria Artedanza since 2001. She is the CEO of Tezoro Productions, LLC, founded in 2003 with Allison Ellner (Owner of Broadway Dance Center,NYC). The company's products are dedicated to bringing education to dancers worldwide through instructional DVD's. Please visit www.LiveatBDC.com for sample footage and additional information.
One of her most noteworthy accomplishments is her introduction and modification of the Active- Isolated Flexibility method developed by Jim and Phil Wharton. In working with the Whartons and with her own expertise and knowledge about the muscles vital to a dancer’s career, Michèle has brought this revolutionary method of achieving flexibility and strength to all dancers.
ACTIVE-ISOLATED FLEXIBILITY
AI reduces your workload by removing tightness so you can swing your limbs more freely. It transports oxygen to sore muscles and quickly removes toxins from muscles, so recovery is faster. AI works as a deep massage technique because it activates muscle fibers during stretching. The class starts with unlocking the hip and trunk area, the feet, ankles and calves and then we move to the upper body. this class is for any level of dancer or athlete, as well as anyone recovering from injuries or interested in preventing injuries.
Desmond RICHARDSON USA
Contemporary

For more info 		He was defined by the New York Times in its “Critics Choice” award of 1992 as one of best modern dancers of our time. Desmond Richardson is an artist of versatile talent, able to feel comfortable in different styles, from classic to modern, to contemporary dance. He was a ballet dancer at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and of the Frankfurt Ballet of William Forsythe. In 1997 he became first ballet dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, the New York Times described him as “ one of the best dancers who has ever performed on the stage of the Metropolitan”, and the New York Magazine described him as “an image of Immediacy, Purity and Strength.
He is currently involved on Broadway with the production of Movin’ Out of Twyla Tharp with Billy Joel in the role of Tony.
Desmond Richardson performed as guest dancer with the Royal Swedish Opera Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Washington Ballet and with Vladimir Malakov in Tokyo. Richardson cooperated and worked for television, appeared in movies, and music videos, in the United States and abroad. He took part in the movie “Chicago”, “One last Dance” with Patrick Swayze and in the movie “On the One” directed by Charles Randolph Wright, where he made his debut as a singer as well. Richardson is currently artistic co-director of his company “Complexions Dance Company”.
Bruno COLLINET FRANCIA
Contemporary Jazz

For more info 		Teacher, choreographer and French dancer, he is endowed with charisma and sensibility. He normally teaches at prestigious Pariginian Harmonic Studio Center, but gives stages throughout the world, including Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, US, Israel, Senegal, and Japan. He founded, directed and choreographed the Company “ Les Espaces Inquiets”, and he also choreographed for many international Companies, such as: Why No ( Bruno Agati- France), Nadine Yemini ( Tel Aviv- Israel), Dance Gallery ( Perugia- Italy), Baletakademien ( Stockholm, Sweden). He participated in several theatre and television productions and musicals and won the Moliere prize for the best musical “Piaf, je t’aime”.
Terry BEEMAN
USA
Modern-Jazz, funk, circus acrobatics, yoga

For more info 		An American from Los Angeles, he has been and still is one of the most reputed American dancers. He participated in several productions throughout the world. In Italy, he was first ballet dancer (partner of Heather Parisi and Lorella Cuccarini in Fantastico) and in other important TV shows. He was in the cast of the noteworthy “Fame” for the American television company Sony Pictures. He has danced with famous pop stars (Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston, Karin White) and he currently teaches in the most important dance centres of L.A. and gives stages throughout the world, earning success for his original and overwhelming style. He usually teaches at “the Edge” and Debbie Allen Academy of Los Angeles.
H. Young WOO KOREA
Contemporary jazz

For more info 		Teacher, choreographer and also artistic director of the international dance centre and of the prestigious Company “POZ DANCE THEATRE” of Seoul, South Korea. She began to study in Korea at the Art Studio of Yewon and High School of Arts of Seoul. Then she moved to New York, America where she kept studying ballet dancing and she improved jazz dance and contemporary. She melted these 2 styles and created her own dance language and developed her own ideas and dance movements. She created the repertoire of ballets with original choreographies, refined and of high technique, full of vitality, energy and dynamism. She is earning great success with the Company, in her own country and throughout the world, and she is able to involve the audience and receive approval from critics.
Wes VELDINK USA
Modern Jazz

For more info 		He was born in Oregon and at the age of seventeen he moved to L.A. in order to attend the Orange Country High School of Arts. He worked in movies, TV, commercials and videos with Liv Tyler, Rosie O’Donnell, Penny Marshall, Jenna Elfman and Shannon Doherty. He was also a body double for Michael Jackson. He taught and worked as choreographer for important companies in Norway, France and Japan. He also created the choreography of music videos for groups, such as “Risque”, “Zoe Girl”, and for Paula Abdul. He was the choreographer of the 30th Annual Dove Awards. Before moving, he danced with Ani di Franco in Los Angeles. In New York he creates and directs his company that he prefers calling a “Dancers’ Family”, the Wes Veldink Movement. He teaches at the Broadway Centre of New York and gives stages throughout the world.
Clarissa MUCCI ITALIA
Classical

For more info 		She was educated at the National Dance Academy, where she improved under the guidance of the Master Zarko Prebil regarding ballet dancing, and under the direction of the Master Jean Cebron and Irina Harris regarding modern dance. She kept studying and attending proficiency and refresher classes with the best known master of ballet dancing: Merle Park, director of the London Royal Ballet; Irina Trohmova, Nina Kurgakina, assistent choreographer and producer of the Marinsky Theatre of St. Petersburg; Elisabetta Terabust, director of the Opera School in Rome. She danced solo in ballets produced by the National Dance Academy and edited by the Master Zarko Prebil: “Le Sifilidi”, “Paquita”, “Giselle”, “Swans’ Lake”, “Don Chisciotte”, “the Nutcracker”.
She has been teaching academic technique at the National Dance Academy since 1981. From 1988 to 1991 she was given the task of repertoire’s teacher and choreographing assistant. In 1991 she was invited as Maitre du Ballet at the San Carlo Theatre of Naples.
Sabatino D'EUSTACCHIO ITALIA
Hip-hop modern

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Diploma di liceo artistico conseguito nell'anno 2001
Corso di Specializzazione in hip-hop con Marisa Ragazzo e Omid Igani nell'anno 2000
Soggiorno studio di hip-hop e jazz a L.A. (California - USA) nell'anno 1998.
Lavora come Presenter per la Cruisin' di Ennio Tricomi: Mc hip-hop contest, Danceexperiencenell'anno 2006.
Danzatore per lo spettacolo "Amores" di Vittoria Ottolenghi e Vittoria Cappelli nell'anno 2006.
Danzatore per il progetto in anteprima nazionale "omidprogecteatre", coreografie di Marisa Ragazzo gennaio 2006 all'MC hip hop contest Jesolo.
Lavora come insegnante di hip hop nell'accademia "TV dance" di Daniele Cipriani, insieme ad altri maestri come Bill Goodson, N'Mvula Sungani, Tosca, Fabrizio Mainini, Franco Miseria, Claudio Insegno ed altri ancora per la formazione completa allo spettacolo. Solista nello spettacolo "L'amour et son Amour" di Todi Arte Festival insieme a: Roberto Bolle, Hector Budella, Vladimir Derevianko, Gheorghe Iancu, Viviana Durante, Balletto del Teatro di Roma, Balletto di Toscana nel 2005.

Protagonista del programma televisivo "Amici di Maria de Filippi" - Canale 5 per un periodo di nove mesi, seguendo corsi di danza, canto e recitazione nell'anno 2003.
Partecipazione a "Domenica in" - Rai Uno - con la compagnia "Botega" per la cantante Elisa nell'anno 2002.
Danzatore nella compagnia "Teatro Koros" di Massimo Morricone nell'anno 2002.
Borsa di studio per corso di formazione eseguito da Mauro Astolfi nell'anno 2002.
Partecipazione con il gruppo hip-hop "Extralarge", di cui fondatore e coreografo, nei campionati nazionali ed internazionali dal 1998 a 2002, ottenendo i seguenti risultati: 1. classificato - Federfunky; 1. classificato FIA; 1. classificato - MC funk festival.
Partecipazione con il gruppo hip-hop "Extralarge" al Campionato mondiale di hip-hop, Tours, Francia.
Partecipazione come solista al campionato nazionale di hip-hop con il risultato di 1. classificato.
Istruttore di hip-hop e jazz a livello nazionale dal 1998.
Michele OLIVA ITALIA
Modern Jazz

For more info 		In 1998 participated in the music video of the pop star Geri Halliwell “Look at Me”
In 1999 promoted internationally with Geri Halliwell (Festival Bar, Donna sotto le Stelle, Domenica In, Quelli che il calcio, Stasera pago io, Torno Sabato, top of the pops UK, Hide Park CdUK and other international TV shows.)
In 2000 participated in 2 video clips “Mi chico latino” and “Bag it up” by Geri Halliwell.
In 2001 participated in international promotion and concerts in different countries (Dubai, Singapore, Oman, Russia Australia)
In 2001 international promotion with the pop star Kylie Minogue
 In 2002 participated in the music video “It’s raining man” by Geri Halliwell.
In 2002 worked on the television show “Stasera pago io” conducted by Fiorello.
In 2002 national and international TV promotion with Paola & Chiara
In 2003 participated in the TV show “Sognando Las Vegas” conducted by Luisa Corna
In 2003 participated in the concert of Renato Zero
In 2004 worked as assistant dancer for the TV show “Amici”of Maria de Filippi
He currently works as a dance teacher throughout Italy, also earning great success abroad, including in London, Prague and L.A.
Kledi KADIU ALBANIA
Jazz

For more info 		Kledi ha frequentato l’Accademia di danza di Tirana, una scuola durissima e molto severa che è stata però fondamentale per il futuro di Kledi; infatti dopo essersi diplomato a pieni voti è diventato il primo ballerino del Teatro di Tirana.
La svolta arrivò quando la compagnia di danza di Mantova venne a Tirana alla ricerca di ballerini. Kledi ed altri non ci pensarono su due volte ed accettarono di partire per l’Italia.
Dopo aver girato con i vari spettacoli per l’Italia del nord, Kledi approda a Roma, dove vive e lavora ormai da diversi anni.
Kledi è diventato in pochi anni l’idolo delle ragazze che non vedono l’ora di ammirarlo nei programmi di Canale 5, soprattutto in quelli di Maria De Filippi. Infatti è stato lui ad insegnare a Maria il ballo.
 Tra le sue esperienze lavorative vanta la partecipazione a “C'è posta per te", “Saranno famosi" e “Uomini e donne", ha preso parte al video “Vaimos a bailar“ di Paola & Chiara e a quelli di Lucio Dalla. Per Canale 5 La notte dei Telegatti (primo ballerino) - 2001, " Buona Domenica " (primo ballerino) dal 1998 al 2004.
Esperienze Teatrali: Primo Ballerino Teatro dell'Opera di Tirana (Albania) - dal 1991 al 1993.
Compagnia Regionale del Balletto di Mantova - dal 1994 al 1995,Compagnia Danzaviva di Rovereto - dal 1995 al 1997.Compagnia del Teatro Filarmonico di Verona - dal 1997 al 1998.
Finalmente un sogno chè diventa realtà, attore protagonista del film autobiografico dal titolo “Passo a due“. Insomma, una carriera già ben avviata e che promette un futuro da dieci e lode, a partire da un lungo tour di stage che quest'estate lo vedrà impegnato in ogni parte dell’Italia.
Jeff AMSDEN USA
Jazz partnering

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Jeff Amsden began his training in Spokane, Washington with the Spokane Ballet and later joined the company. He also studied on scholarship with the Pacific NorthWest Ballet and then the Joffrey Ballet in New York. Jeff toured the US for three years as a soloist with the Joffrey Ballet concert group. He also danced with the Chamber Ballet USA in New York. In Rome, Italy. Jeff was featured on the Variety Show Fantastico Five and in the feature film Joan Lui.
Upon returning to New York, Jeff was featured on Guiding Light and partnered Shirley MacLaine on the television special 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty . He danced with Debbie Allen and The Pointer Sisters on the Martin Luther King, Jr. TV special. After auditioning with hundreds of dancers Jeff was hired as a lead dancer on the groundbreaking TV show Dancin' to the Hits and relocated to LA.
While in LA Jeff danced on the American Music Awards with Gloria Estefan and was featured on the Academy Awards . Jeff appeared in six national commercials and the feature films; I'll Do Anything choreographed by Twyla Tharp, And the Band Played On with Richard Gere, Leonard Part Six with Bill Cosby and Cinderella choreographed by Academy Award winning director Rob Marshall starring Brandi and Whitney Houston.
Jeff had a featured role in the original LA production of Phantom of the Opera and worked with Jerome Robbins of the workshop for the Tony Award winning show Jerome Robbins Broadway . Jeff also has been featured in roles on The Tracy Ullman Show , Coach, and partnered Paula Abdul in her video Blowing Kisses in the Wind.
As a choreographer Jeff has worked with many singers including the legendary Bette Midler. Jeff was the assistant choreographer for Saturday Night Fever in London and was assistant choreographer on Pagliacci for the Houston Grand Opera.

In Japan, Jeff has choreographed the musicals The Rink and Golden Boy as well as six TV specials. He also directed and choreographed the cruise ship show Time Warp . In addition to choreography, Jeff co-founded The Professional Dance Center of Tokyo. in New York, Jeff just finished choreographing Grease for the prestigious Paper Mill Playhouse, which received rave reviews from The New York Times and Variety. Jeff also choreographs regularly for the television show All My Children . Jeff is the creator, director, and choreographer of A Few Good Men Dancin'. A Few Good Men Dancin' has enjoyed sold out performances at New York's New Victory Theater. The New York Times calls the show "Intoxicating, full of zip, pep and punch." The show will launch its First National tour in February 2004.
Jeff is a Master teacher having taught at LA's Edge Performing Arts Center and currently teaches at the biggest dance studio in the world, Broadway Dance Center . Jeff has been a guest teacher at London's Pineapple Studios, The University of Idaho, Cornish Institute of the Arts, Texas Christian University and Colorado State University. Jeff teaches Jazz, Lyrical, and Ballet. Every Tuesday, Jeff flies to Orlando, Florida where he teaches at American Dance Machine. Jeff's students appear on Broadway, in Films/Videos and in concerts with Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Christina Aguilera as well as the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.
Class Description
Int Adv JAZZ : A combination of Jazz, Ballet, and Modern technique. A thorough warm-up consisting of 45 minutes, concentrating on technique, placement and stretching. The warm-up is followed by across the floor and then a combination. Combinations are a lyrical and contemporary style or a fast technical jazz style.

Mandy MOORE USA
Modern Jazz

For more info 		Mandy Moore has appeared on the television shows, "Weird Al Comin' Home" for Disney and "The Ned and Stacey Show" for Fox. She can be seen in the film, "A Time For Dancing", choreographed by Marguarite Derricks and in commercials and industrial films for Nike, Chrysler, Epson, Nexus and Joe Boxer. She performed live with pop diva Kristine W and was featured in the Disney production of "Mulan" at the infamous Hollywood Bowl. She has been a dance coach to U.S. Olympic gymnast Chris Waller and choreographs and teaches nationally for many private studios, teams, and independent performers. She currently teaches at THE EDGE in LA.
Jessica HENDRICKS USA
Modern Jazz

For more info 		Jessica Hendricks graduated from the University of Colorado with a BFA in Dance. Her credits include commercials and industrials for Godiva, Reebok, Toys R Us, Universal Studios, Volkswagon and Warner Brothers. Jessica recently finished the European tour of HAIR as Dance Captain, choreographed the movie musical “Free Fall”, under direction of Lonni Price and choreographed the musical “The Shaggs” at the New York Musical Theater Festival. Her choreography has been presented throughout Costa Rica, England, Germany, Korea and the United States. Jessica currently dances with “The Wes Veldink Movement”, co-creates with choreographer Lauren Beale for their company “Two Peas In A Pod” and teaches among festivals and universities throughout the United States.
Jared GRIMES USA
Hip-Hop - Street Jazz - Tap

For more info		 is a young and vibrant additive in the world of the arts where he is heavily making his mark in Tap and Hip-Hop/Street Jazz. On numerous occasions, he has danced alongside legends such as Gregory Hines, Fayard Nicholas, Author Duncan and performed for timeless icons such as Ben Vereen, Debbie Allen, and Jerry Lewis. He is a member of "Rhapsody The Company", and has performed across the United States and abroad with the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble. Grimes has also toured with Musical legend, Mariah Carey, under the choreography of Marty Kudelka, and danced for artists such as Common, Salt N Peppa, Envogue, and the Roots under choreographer, Fatima. Jared's live stage credits include "Babes in Arms" at the Goodspeed Opera House, "Sammy," directed by Debbie Allen, the North Carolina GTC production of "Sophisticated Ladies", and "Vaudeville" directed by Chris D'Amboise. Grimes has appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola and television shows such as CBS' "Star Search," "Showtime at the Apollo," ABC Family's "Dance Fever" and The Jerry Lewis Telethon. His feature film credits include New Line Cinemas "Little Manhattan" and Elevation Filmworks' "First Born," starring Elizabeth Shue.
Francesca DARIO USA
Classica

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Formazione professionale:
Dal 1991 al 1995 studia presso la scuola di danza classica diretta da "Edda Marcialis" con le insegnanti : Cristine Marchant e Pia Russo per la tecnica classico accademica, danza jazz Silvia Vianello, carattere Silvia Andretta.
Dal 1996 al 1997 viene ammessa al III corso nella scuola del "Teatro la Scala" di Milano.
Nel 1998 viene ammessa nella scuola diretta da J.Neumaier ad Amburgo, Germania .
Nel 1999 partecipa al quarto corso di perfezionamento diretto dalla compagnia "Fabula Saltica" di Rovigo.
2000 - 2001 continua a studiare presso la scuola di Edda Marcialis.
Da settembre 2001 inizia a studiare con la compagnia "Fabula Saltica" di Rovigo.
Nel 2002 viene ammessa al corso di perfezionamento presso il Teatro Comunale di Firenze.

 Attività professionali:
Nel 2002 lavora con la compagnia "Fabula Saltica" in "Together", coreografia di Fabrizio Monteverde e Claudio Ronda.
Nel 2002 Partecipa alla nuova produzione della stagione teatrale di Rovigo con "Il Pranzo", coreografia di Claudio Ronda.
Nel 2004 Partecipa alla trasmissione televisiva "Amici di Maria De Filippi".
Nel 2006 vince il primo premio sezione "composizione coreografica" al concorso "Città di Rieti", coreografia di Michele Oliva .
Nel maggio 2006 lavora con Bill Godson per la fiera del fitness a Firenze.
Da due anni segue come assistente Michele Oliva . ( in tutta Italia , Los Angeles , Parigi Madrid ..)

 
 
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