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AC Ciulla Jazz Fusion, Contemporary |
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EMMY Award winning and Tony nominated Broadway choreographer AC Ciulla has enjoyed an eclectic career spanning a wide range of work in different creative arenas. AC won an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Choreography Of A Television Special" for his innovative work set on Olympic figure skating stars in the world renowned STARS ON ICE.
Most recently, AC appeared as a guest choreographer on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Ukraine), choreographing four finale pieces that helped crown the 2011 season winner. He will be returning this season.
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He received rave reviews for his choreography in the Off-Broadway musical LUCKY GUY as well as choreographing the 3 day musical event "Starr X'd Lovers" on the ABC soap ONE LIFE TO LIVE, which received the 2011 Directors Guild Award for one of AC's musical episodes.
He was also honored with a Tony nomination and won the FANY Award (Broadway's Peoples Choice) for his footwork in the two-year running hit Broadway Musical FOOTLOOSE. He also staged two smash hit productions of FOOTLOOSE in Japan, starring the countries biggest pop stars.
AC received rave reviews for his contemporary choreography in a Broadway all-star concert of CHESS featuring GLEE star Matthew Morrison in Los Angeles and also received Lucille Lortel & Audelco Award nominations for his critically acclaimed work in Kirsten Child's musical, The Bubble Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin at Playwrights Horizons in NYC.
Ciulla co-created and choreographed Toni Braxton's Hit Las Vegas show REVEALED at the Flamingo Showroom as well as staging the six time Grammy Award winning recording artist's celebrated 2006 LIBRA tour and live NBA all-star performance. Other casino work includes creating, directing and choreographing the two time hit musical theater revue's Nights on Broadway II & III for Caesar's in Atlantic City and Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Musical Celebration of Stevie Wonder starring Chaka Khan and Peabo Bryson at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
In 2010, AC won the Carbonell Award for "Best Choreography In A Musical" for his critically praised work in the world premiere of the contemporary dance musical Vices: A Love Story. He recreated his award winning work for a revival in October, 2010.
His moves have also been seen in such commercials as Dr PEPPER featuring SYTYCD's Travis Wall, E*TRADE, I-800-OK-CABLE, INTEL and the film GRAY MATTERS starring Heather Graham, Tom Cavanaugh and Molly Shannon.
His choreography was also seen on the new version of the hit PBS kids television show THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, Viva Variety on Comedy Central, The Apollo and The Letterman Show.
AC made his Broadway debut in Starlight Express at age 19, toured with the dance sensation C&C; MUSIC FACTORY, was an eight time winner & semi-finalist on STAR SEARCH, toured as a featured soloist with the world renowned Jazz Dance Company WAVES and had the honor of dancing along side of Michael Jackson.
AC's innovative warm-up focuses on body alignment, weight distribution and how to become stronger and more flexible. He challenges dancers with his fusion of styles and focuses on musicality, dynamics and quality of movement.
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Natalie Berk Acting, Voice |
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Natalie Berk is a Northern Virginia native with extensive training in both Washington, DC and New York. At the age of 15, she began working professionally as a principle company member with Washington, DC's premiere physical theater, Synetic. With the company she garnered several awards and nominations, (Helen Hayes, DC Theatre Scene, etc.)
Her training with the company, along side traditional methods, has brought a unique quality to her scene study and performance technique. Natalie has starred in two films that were both accepted into the Cannes Short Film Corner, (Beautiful Girls, Sleep).
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She has performed in such prestigious venues as The Kennedy Center, The National Gallery of Art, and The Shakespeare Theater's Lansburgh. You may have seen her on major television network shows such as ABC Primetime's What Would You Do? or one of Lifetimes newest series, My Life is a Lifetime Movie. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience of this visceral art with the students at The Star Maker School.
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Christopher Erk Tap |
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Christopher Erk's Bio Coming Soon!
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David Gamboa Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Cheer Dance |
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David Gamboa comes to us from Los Angeles, California where he was a scholarship recipient and student at EDGE Performing Arts Center.
No stranger to stage and screen productions, from The Oscars, The Super Bowl, Bewitched to Grease - you name it, he's been in it.
David traveled the world aboard "The Love Boat" and has toured with Various Artist and National Tours.
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Calling NYC home now, he's had the pleasure of working for "The World's Most Famous Arena" - Madison Square Garden - as a Coach/Choreographer to the Liberty Torch Patrol, Lil Torches/Knicks City Kids, Choreographer for the Knicks City Dancers for various Half Time Shows, Season Openers to TV appearances. His recent credits include Melissa Gorga "I Just Wanna", NBC Dateline, JCJD top 10 international HIP HOP, just to name a few.
In his spare time, you can find David performing throughout NYC and New Jersey, teaching in Staten Island, New Jersey, California, Or catching up on sleep. YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE!
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Ivan Koumaev Hip Hop |
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Ivan is in an elite group - at 24, he is one of the most sought-after pro dancers working in Television, Film and on Stage, today. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE's camp hails him as their Lead Dancer & Co-Choreographer. Currently, he Lead Dances for USHER, CHRIS BROWN, NE-YO, & JASON DERULO (including their latest videos & recent Award Show appearances).
Unique for his stature as a Lead Dancer, he's also a professional Choreographer; in fact, Ivan just learned he will be choreographing for USHER’s upcoming World Tour!
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He was just asked to join MADONNA, USHER, and NE-YO as Lead Dancer for their World Tours – all of which he turned down to focus on Choreography & On-Camera. The choice paid off: Ivan was ‘The Icon” for the all-star PEPSI: Who’s Next campaign, and just filmed Lead on the new MICROSOFT spots, directed by JON CHU.
Ivan is 'First Lieutenant' / Co-Choreographer for MARTY KUDELKA, who choreographs for every major recording artist who dances, including: JANET JACKSON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, BRITNEY SPEARS, & JENNIFER LOPEZ. Recently they have worked with JUSTIN BIEBER, as well as THE BACKSTREET BOYS (International & Domestic Tour), and legendary superstars THE JACKSONS, for their World Tour.
In addition, Ivan just began meetings with “THE VOICE” to contribute choreography, recently created choreography for “SYTYCD”, and shot precepts for USHER, JUSTIN BIEBER, RHIANNA, & CHRIS BROWN.
As a finalist on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 6 years ago, Ivan was selected for their elite Celebrity Tour, during which ELLEN DEGENERES 'kidnapped' Ivan and dubbed him 'her favorite' on her hit TV show. In fact, it was ELLEN who helped introduce him to TIMBERLAKE's camp ... Ivan continues to Guest on ELLEN, appearing a few months ago on her Birthday broadcast.
Six months ago, Ivan co-created/starred in a Disney Channel special,“MAKE YOUR MARK”, which broke ratings records. He is in development with MARK BURNETT PRODUCTIONS to produce a major Network Dance series built on Ivan's Hosting & Choreography . BURNETT is also developing an International version of the platform.
Ivan was invited to brainstorm a series concept for The NFL, to tie sports with Dance & Music. The pilot, SWAG SCHOOLIN’, starring Ivan & NFL All Pro Bowler RYAN MATHEWS, is in discussions with ESPN.
Ivan’s stature as celeb Lead Dancer / Choreographer has led to another venture: producing & choreographing mo-cap for the biggest Video Game dance titles. Ivan created mo-cap / principal danced for: MICHAEL JACKSON The Experience, JUST DANCE, STEP UP: REVOLUTION, HAPPY FEET 2, and a confidential title for LucasArts.
He has successfully crossed over into Acting (he costarred in a Sundance short, 2013, and ROCK OF AGES with TOM CRUISE opposite MARY J. BLIGE), and just signed with PARADIGM, for all On-Camera Hosting, Producing & Unscripted activity. Ivan is proud to be sponsored by NIKE for Celebrity Golf Tournaments.
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Anthony Morigerato Tap |
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Anthony Morigerato's Bio Coming Soon!
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Amber Perkins Modern, Partnering |
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Amber Perkins' Bio Coming Soon!
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Charlie Sutton Musical Theatre, Jazz |
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One of the most sought after dancer/choreographers today! Charlie Sutton is presently a cast member of the Tony award winning, Kinky Boots! His Broadway credits include Kinky Boots (Angle, Astaire Award nom.), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Mr. Jenkins), Lysistrata Jones (u/s Xander, Cinesias, Uardo, Harold), Catch Me If You Can, Women On The Verge... (Telephone Repairman, u/s Carlos ), The Addams Family, Crybaby (Male Trio), La Cage Aux Folles (Oddett), Wicked.
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Other Stage: Merrily We Roll Along (Encores!), Pipe Dream (Dream Doc, Encores!), On The Town (Encores!), Aida (National Tour), Minskys (Ahmanson). Film: I Am Legend (Dark Seeker), The Producers.
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