Yuliya Akopyan graduated from the Moscow Dance Academy, after which she joined the Bolshoi Theater, where she danced for 20 years as a principal dancer and soloist. There, she had the opportunity to dance with Marina Semenova, Galina Ulanova, and Maia Pleisiskaya. During her time with the Bolshoi Theater, Yuliya starred in more than forty principal […]
CHERYL DOWNEY Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance from Montclair State College. As a member of their dance repertory company, she has performed all over the country including the Gala Concert of the American Dance Festival in North Carolina. She has studied all forms of dance with such esteemed talents as […]
Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary Daniella Cavaleri has trained extensively in all styles of dance and her performance credits include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Fosse (International/National Tour), Rolling Stones Tour, benefits such as Nothin Like a Dame, and industrials for Walmart, Viacom, and SONY, among others. She has additionally performed with companies such as Mia […]
Lyrical/Contemporary KC Castellano is currently living in New York, working as a professional dancer and choreographer. Her unique approach to movement and musicality has made her a very sought-after choreographer. Her classes focus on strength, dynamics, and emotional connection. KC is trained in all styles of dance, with a focus on contemporary and hip hop. […]
Doctor of Physical Therapy David Lee is an experienced and elite gymnastics and tumbling coach. He has served as Head Coach for Strength and Development for elite nationally ranked gymnasts, and has taught gymnastics programs across several age groups. David was an All-American and New Jersey State Champion Gymnast in 1996, and was a New […]
Maureen Brown Singer/Dancer/Choreographer/Master Teacher/Voice over Artist PAA Teacher Maureen Brown Performance Resume • Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts Musical Theatre/Vocal Performance Teacher. Vocal emphasis: Broadway/Pop/R&B/Gospel Instructs Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre Implemented the Vocal Performance for the February Harbor Black History Month Celebration. Substitute Taught for Acting for Musical Theatre Performers. […]
Nadine Ormsby was born and raised in New Jersey and started her dance career as a young girl. She competitively danced and cheered regionally and nationally. During this time, she earned the privilege of dancing and cheering at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as at a New York Giant half time show charity […]
PAA teacher Rachel Meyer, age 16, began dancing at Performing Arts Academy at the age of two. She was invited to be a part of the competition team at the age of eight, and has been a part of it ever since. Rachel has worked with various choreographers, including Dawn Laviola Schaub, Meghan Frayne, Yulia […]