Danielle Diniz was Artist in Residence at Tribeca BMCC through CUNY Dance Initiative and Co-Artistic Director of Jazz Choreography Enterprises. Her choreography includes the Ailey BFA program, Jacob's Pillow, Stars of American Ballet, and the New York Circus Project’s Hamlet tour. In 2025, she’ll choreograph for St. Louis Ballet, Chevalier Ballet, Avid Dance, East Coast Contemporary Ballet, and Revolve Dance. She made her Off-Broadway debut with An Unbalanced Mind and has presented at McCallum Theatre and New York Theatre Barn. She teaches at Steps on Broadway Academy and Manhattan Youth Ballet.

Courtney Ortiz is a NYC-based professional dancer, educator, choreographer, and adjudicator. A YoungARTS award winner, she has performed worldwide, in shows such as Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Finding Neverland, In The Heights, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, West Side Story and on TV in the hit show Fosse/Verdon. Courtney is a sought-after dance educator, serving as Jazz Faculty for Streetz Dance Convention and the Audition Choreographer for RWS Global. She currently teaches at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway and is the owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators and host of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast.

Sammie Denham is a dancer, choreographer, and creative director based in New York City. With over a decade of experience, she has performed with renowned artists, at award ceremonies, and in films like The Layover. Sammie has traveled the world as an aerialist for Royal Caribbean, showcasing her versatility. Her choreography blends athleticism and style, earning international recognition. She has taught at the Joffrey Ballet School and Harbour Dance Centre and collaborated with brands like L’Oréal. Recently, she served as associate choreographer and director for Royal Caribbean’s Aqua80, The Book, inTENse, and Aqua Action.

Taylor Gordon is an international dancer, creator, and educator. Formerly a Show Supervisor for Step One Dance Company/RWS Global and Artistic Director for Dublin Worldwide Productions, Taylor performed at Lincoln Center with The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Off-Broadway/Angelina Ballerina, Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall. A member of SDC, she choreographed for Juliette’s Miracle, STEPS Beyond Foundation, Jazz Choreography Enterprises, and Uptown Rising. Featured in NYTimes, CNN, NBC, FOX5, ABC, CBS, and Dance Magazine, Taylor teaches at NY Film Academy and has guest taught worldwide.

Jenna Spinei, MA, RSME/T (she/her), is a Seattle-based movement artist, researcher, educator, choreographer, and dance movement therapist. She blends kinesiology and somatic education to support dance technique and performance. Jenna holds a BS in Movement Science from the University of Michigan and an MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths, University of London. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMETA) and a Licensed Franklin Method® Level 4 Educator. Jenna is an adjunct professor at Bellevue College and directs the Bellevue College Dance Company.

Sarah Parker is currently dancing in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include The WHO’s Tommy (assistant choreographer), How to Dance in Ohio (assistant choreographer), Camelot (associate choreographer), and Fiddler on the Roof. National Tour: Mob Leader in Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen. Dance credits include performing with Camille A. Brown and Dancers. TV: Harlem, Modern Love, Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, and Mozart in the Jungle. Sarah holds an MA in Journalism from NYU and is passionate about storytelling, movement, and the intersection of dance and media.

Ramita Ravi is an artist and entrepreneur, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Artswrk, a hiring platform for arts workers. A dancer, choreographer, and educator with Bloc Talent Agency NY/LA, she is a member of AEA, AGVA, and The Choreographer’s Guild. Ramita was among the first South Asians on So You Think You Can Dance and in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ensemble. She has choreographed for Coachella, Miss America, and the Hollywood Bowl. Her credits include Spinning Gold, Last Week Tonight, NYFW, and Bhangin’ It. She teaches at Steps on Broadway and tours nationwide, advocating for representation and equity in the arts.

Dee Tomasetta received her BFA in Dance from the University of Michigan and was honored with the Emerging Artist Alumni Award in 2018. She is the Associate Choreographer for the Tony-nominated The Who’s Tommy Broadway revival and Assistant Choreographer for Heart of Rock and Roll. Dee was a US Associate Choreographer for SIX the Musical and Finding Neverland. She played Peter Pan on its First National Tour and was named Dancer of the Decade by Broadway World in 2021. Dee has performed in Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The SpongeBob Movie, and numerous TV shows. She also teaches at Joffrey Ballet and AMDA.

Mica Butnar, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, moved to NYC in 2018 and is now a full-time choreographer and educator. She has performed at renowned venues like The Cutting Room, NBA Halftime Shows, and The Today Show. In 2023, she founded Querencia Dance and served as Associate Choreographer for PMT Dance Company’s production Dissonance, which premiered in July 2024. Mica teaches weekly at PMT House of Dance and is a substitute teacher at Broadway Dance Center. Passionate about education, she finds her greatest motivation in her students, striving to create an inspiring and supportive environment for dancers.

Heather Liposky, a graduate of Oakland University, is a Performing Artist, Choreographer, Creative Director/Developer, and Mentor in NYC. She has appeared in Freedom Riders: A New Musical (NYMF) and performed at venues like Madison Square Garden (PHISH), The Javits Center (Miley Cyrus), and the International Emmy Awards. Other credits include Burning Man, New York Fashion Week, Jay Sean, Kid Rock, Good Morning America, and Nickelback. Heather has worked on Broadway pre-productions for Cats, West Side Story, and Head Over Heels. She teaches at Broadway Dance Center and has creative directed tours and conventions.

Karla Puno Garcia recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for the 76th Annual Tony Awards Opening Number. She choreographed Tick, Tick...BOOM! in Tokyo and co-choreographed DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, The Connector, and RENT with Andy Senor Jr. Other credits include Power Book III: Raising Kanaan (Starz), Tick, Tick...BOOM! (Netflix), Gone Missing (ENCORES), Other World (Delaware Theatre), NOIR (Alley Theatre), and In the Heights (VA Rep), where she won an Artsie for Best Choreography. Karla trained at NYU Tisch, performed in Wicked, Addams Family, and Hamilton, and continues to shape the dance world with her artistry.

Samantha Paulik is an arts multi-hyphenate based in New York City. She blends her passions for business and dance into a career spanning corporate marketing, arts administration, production, choreography, fitness instruction, and dance performance. She has worked with organizations across the arts and entertainment industries, bringing creative projects to life both on and off stage. Recent credits include Spark Theatre Festival, Anthology33, SynergyNYC, Jazz Choreography Enterprises, and From All Perspectives. Sam earned an MA in Arts Administration from CUNY Baruch in 2023 and is a certified Pilates Instructor, teaching weekly across the city.

Natalie Malotke is a director, choreographer, creative event producer, and teaching artist. Credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Choreo Team on Broadway & National Tour), Bygone Love for China Broadway Entertainment, Candide at Carnegie Hall, I Married an Angel at City Center, and Joy: The Musical with Joshua Bergasse. She’s worked on Mystic Pizza at La Mirada Theatre, Little Dancer at Lincoln Center, and Really Rosie at City Center. Regional credits include Theatre Aspen, The New London Barn Playhouse, and others. TV: SNL with Jason Sudeikis & Billie Eilish, PBS. Faculty at Penn State and Broadway Dance Center.

Bria Walton has been dancing for over 20 years, training in all styles. She studied at Academy of Phresh and Temple University. Her credits include Good Morning America, Pharrell Williams' Sephora launch, and Todrick Hall’s music video. Bria has performed with Introspective Movement Project at the Wawa Welcome America Festival and Philly Fringe Festival. As a choreographer and educator, she has worked with dance teams like Squad 76 and YAGP competitors. Passionate about creating safe, inspiring spaces for dancers, she loves teaching, judging, and choreographing across the country, helping dancers grow both technically and artistically.

Bree Jacobs is a choreographer and creative based in New Jersey. She earned a dance minor from Rowan University, where she performed with Jay Sean and joined the hip-hop company Creative Reaction, placing in World of Dance and appearing in a Fanta Soda commercial. As a director and choreographer, Bree contributed to Flair Dance Company's production of "Cracked Nuts," a unique take on The Nutcracker. She is also the founder and director of the hip-hop crew 'Empire,' leading the company to performances in NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, and New Jersey. Bree inspires others with her dynamic artistry and passion for dance.

Betty Weinberger is a NYC-based dancer, actor, teacher, and choreographer. Currently, she is an Associate Choreographer for SIX: The Musical. She has choreographed numerous music videos, collaborating with global brands like Dunkin’ Donuts and Galderma on commercials, industrials, and live events. She has worked with choreographers including Andy Blankenbuehler, Al Blackstone, Karla Puno Garcia, Jennifer Jancuska, Billy Griffin, and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Performance credits include Freddie Falls in Love at The Joyce Theater, the Met Gala, regional theater, national tours, and featured roles on Law & Order and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Sofia Bengoa is a dancer, choreographer, and co-producer of Café con Rumba, originally from Ecuador and now based in NYC. She holds a BA in Community Health from Brown University and is pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology at CUNY. A member of Animus MVMT, Sofia’s credits include the Dumbo Dance Festival and Steps Beyond Foundation Performance Lab. She has collaborated with Ashlé Dawson, Danielle Diniz, Carlos Falú, and Chloe LaFleur. As a choreographer, Sofia blends her cultural heritage into works, including the JCE Jazz Dance Project and Anthology 33, crafting bold and meaningful choreography.

Kayla Laufer, a graduate of Johns Hopkins Peabody Conservatory, blends technology with contemporary dance. As a choreographer, she explores AI and AR within movement, having participated in the Jacob’s Pillow ChoreoTech Lab. Kayla has trained with Sidra Bell, Parsons Dance, and Gallim. In 2024, she received the Eryc Taylor New Choreographer Grant and premiered work at the Martha Graham Studio Theater. Currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at Fordham, Kayla co-founded Melody in Motion, continuing to innovate the intersection of dance and technology, expanding both art forms in unique and meaningful ways.