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Purdie Baumann - August 1st-5th, 2011
	Purdie Baumann is a proud Rockette at Radio City Music Hall.  Ms. Baumann grew up dancing at her mother and father’s dance and tumbling studio in Maywood, IL.  She attended high school at the Chicago Academy for the Arts.  She then majored in Ballet at the North Carolina school of the Arts.  Purdie moved to NYC to study and ended up out at sea dancing on a cruise ship.  Miss Baumann fell in love with the bass player on the ship and moved back to NYC with him and became a NYC Rockette.  Purdie performs seasonally in the Christmas Show at Radio City as well as sings and dances in musicals regionally.   Her favorite shows include:  The Christmas Spectacular, Anything Goes, Cabaret, Carousel, Gypsy, Guys and Dolls, Fosse and A Chorus Line.   www.christmas.radiocity.com  Miss Puride will be seen as a featured dancer in the "Smurf" movie this summer (2011) and is currently on tour with the National Tour of "Young Frankenstein."
Abdur Rahim-Jackson - Guest Choreographer for Dance Company 1
	Abdur Rahim-Jackson received his BFA from The Julliard School.  During his studies he received scholarships from the Freedom Theatre, Philadanco, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Boston Ballet, and The Ailey School.  Mr. Jackon received a Marion D. Cuyjet Award and in 2003, was featured in the PBS “American Masters” documentary on Julliard.  He danced with Ailey II in 2000 and since 2001, joined the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre.  He was also chosen in 2005 to choreograph a piece Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre.  His choreography has been seen internationally, at Fordham University, and other schools.  American Dance Academy is thrilled to have him as our guest choreographer & master teacher. www.alvinailey.org
Olivia Bowman
	Miss Bowman graduated from LaGuardia High School, otherwise known as “The Fame School.” She attended North Carolina School of the Arts on scholarship & attended the Ailey School as a Fellowship student.  Miss Bowman was a member of Donald Byrd/The Group, and Complexions before joining Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in 2001.  American Dance Academy is honored to have her as a guest faculty member. www.alvinailey.org

Jaimie Goodwin appeared as a top 20 finalist on the third season of the Fox reality television series So You Think You Can Dance. Nicknamed “Jaims,” she says that she started dancing at the age of seven. She trained in different styles such as tap, ballet and jazz for 12 years, and then studied musical theater, pointe and contemporary lyrical dance for seven more years. Jaimie classifies her style and techniques as either jazz or contemporary lyrical dance. One of her inspirations is her mother, who was also a writer, and Jaimie intends to write a book eventually about her mother’s struggle with cancer. Jaimie has performed in numerous musical theater productions and public functions, among them a benefit event in London, England for the group Dancers Responding to AIDS. You can also see her on t our with New York City Dance Alliance.   

John Corsa, a native of Boulder, CO, started his dance training at the age of 17. While in high school he co-founded The New Vista Dance Co. He later attended The University of the Arts on a scholarship from 2000 to 2002. John has had the privilege to study and work with Ruth Andrien, Betty Jones, Kenneth Tosti, Brian Sanders, Andrew Pap, Pat Thomas, Jana Hicks, Michelle Jones Wurtz, Gerri Houlihan and Twyla Tharp to name a few. Mr. Corsa has performed reconstructions of Paul Taylor’s “Airs” and Esplanade, Mark Morris’ Grand Duo and V, Jose Limon’s Choreographic Offerings and There is a Time. He has danced with The Open Door Dance Theater, Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company, Contempra Dance Theater, Momix, Diavolo Dance Theater, and the Broadway Musical Movin Out. He has toured world wide as well as taught internationally. Mr. Corsa has assisted choreography for Moses Pendleton, and Jacque Hiem, set choreographic works for Contempra Dance Theater, Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company, and The New Vista Dance Co.  John is now with Parsons Dance in New York City www.parsonsdance.org.

Devin Pullins began his professional dance training at the age of 16 in Chicago, Illinois where he was accepted to the Chicago Academy for the Arts. While there he studied ballet, jazz, modern, pas de deux, as well as many other styles. While at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, he also studied with Lois Baumann and Heidi Renteria at Stairway of the Stars studying jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop and competed around the U.S. in several dance competitions.  Upon Graduation he enrolled at the prestigious S.U.N.Y Purchase Dance Conservatory in NY. While there he studied with many well-known teachers from around the world and joined the Purchase Dance Corp. During his time at S.U.N.Y Purchase he performed works by George Balanchine, Merce Cunningham, Kevin Wynn, and many others. After receiving his BFA in Dance, he joined Donald Byrd/ The Group Dance Company and toured around the world for 3 years. He has also worked with The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, R&B group Destiny’s Child, Day 26, Danity Kane, Aaliyah, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Tristan, Elisa Monte, River North Dance Chicago, Diddy-Dirty Money, Dance Theater of Harlem Ensemble, Nina Buisson Contemporary Moves, Rhapsody James, E-Moves, Christina Aguilera, Peridance Company, Millennium Dance Company, Vortex Dance Moscow, North Shore Dance, and most recently with R&B singer Brandy on her last critically acclaimed album Human. In 2006, he won an MTV music award for best dance video in Russia for an artist he worked with (Sasha). He has also been resident choreographer and rehearsal director for Millennium Dance Company in NYC for 2 seasons 2007-2009.

He has also choreographed for several international T.V. shows including “So You Think You Can Dance” Israel and Dubai and several international commercials. His film credits include the 2003 film “Stuck On You” for which he worked with Merle Stripe as her dance coach and consultant, and the 2009 film “Fame” also as a consultant.  Recently he has worked on the much anticipated 2010 film release “Burlesque” starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cummings, Eric Dane, & Peter Gallagher as a dance coach and consultant. Mr. Pullins has taught at several different workshops around the world in cities such as Paris (France), Milan (Italy), Chelaybinsk (Russia), Rostov-On-Don (Russia), Buenos Aries (Argentina), Bermuda, Hawaii, Dubai, and many other cities in North America and Abroad. Currently Devin is on the dance faculty at Hofstra University in the dance department where he teaches and choreographs on the dance department, as well as traveling as a freelance artist teaching master classes in Hip-Hop, Jazz, & Contemporary at workshops in NYC and abroad. He also works in artist development at BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT. Currently he is working with several artists as choreographer and working on some musical and film/television productions.

Camille A. Brown (Dancer, Choreographer) attended Bernice Johnson's Cultural Arts School, Carolyn Devore Dance Studios, LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts, and The Ailey School. She received her B.F.A. in Dance from The North Carolina School of the Arts. Most recently, she was a member of Ronald K. Brown/Evidence (2001-2007) where she had the opportunity to perform the lead role of ‘Mother God’ in Brown’s critically acclaimed work, Grace. She is also a featured dancer in BET Jazz’ documentary on Blueprint of A Lady- a collaboration with Brown and Grammy nominated Jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon. Ms. Brown has also performed works by Dianne McIntyre, Roger C. Jeffrey, Nathan Trice, Bridget L. Moore, Matthew Rushing and Rennie Harris.She was also a guest performer for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in her work (The Groove To Nobody's Business) during their 50th anniversary season at City Center, Dallas Black Dance Theater's Spring Concert (o9), The Princess Grace Awards Gala (o9), and  Broadway Cares (o7) with the cast of The Color Purple- choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
Ms. Brown has been honored with awards and fellowships that include a 2006 Princess Grace Award in Choreography (the first woman to be given this award), a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Choreography , The Presidential Scholar of the Arts Award in Dance, NFAA Young Artists’ Award, The Helen Tamiris Award, and The Project Next Generation Award. She has been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Marie Claire, Gestures Magazine (China), Expressions Magazine (Italy, Sisterhood Agenda Magazine, and The Joyce Theater's 25th Anniversary Magazine. Ms. Brown has received commissions from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street II, Urban Bush Women, Ailey II, Ballet Memphis, and Philadanco. Her work has been showcased at Sadler's Wells (London, England), The Apollo, The Joyce Theater, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Joyce SoHo, Central Park's Summerstage, Dance Theater Workshop, Symphony Space, Dancenow Festival, New York Fall for Dance Festival (City Center), Danceplace (D.C.) and This Woman’s Work at Aaron Davis Hall (which resulted in her being noted in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” article). In Jan 2009, her ensemble performed in Dancing From The Heart- the annual benefit produced by Dancer's Responding To AIDS. She also choreographed a duet for Karine Plantadit and Danny Tidwell for The Youth American Grand Prix Gala (City Center).

Future commissions include new works for Dallas Black Dance Theater and Evolve Dance Company. Ms. Brown has served as Adjunct Professor of Dance at Long Island University and Barnard College and has created works for Tisch School of the Arts, Princeton University, Hunter College, The University of The North Carolina School of the Arts, and The Ailey School. She has done National residences for the New Orleans Dance Festival, Philadanco's Summer Intensive, Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival, Earl Mosely's Institute of the Arts, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's Summer Intensive, The University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Howard University, and Georgetown University. Internationally, she has conducted residencies in Italy and Tokyo, Japan.

In 2008, Ms. Brown choreographed dance segments for Saverio Palatella's show (Wholegarment 3D) during New York Fashion Week. 

Ms. Brown firmly believes that artists should put their creativity into action. During her season at Joyce SoHo (June 2009). She raised money for Uptown Music Theatre (New Orleans, La) and continues to support organizations around the country

Spirituality is a guiding force in Ms. Brown’s life and work. Her faith in God and love of choreography are evident in her desire to give back to her community through volunteer work as a dance specialist. She has worked for Creedmore Psychiatric Center, Columbia University, and the Derek Jeter Foundation’s Turn2Us program.

Ms. Brown is currently preparing for her shared season at The Joyce Theater with Andrea Miller, Kate Weare, and Monica Bill Barnes in August 2010.

Will trained at S.U.N.Y. Purchase, The Julliard School, Ecole Prof. Janine Stanlowa, in Paris, and the France Studio Harmonic, in Paris.  He trained at all of these schools on dance scholarships.  He was most recently a featured artist and soloist for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.  He has choreographed for Alvin Ailey and Sanctuary and appeared in the movie “Ever After” with Drew Barrymore, Agnjelica Huston, Dougray Scott.

Born in Quincy, MA and raised in Sardinia, OH, Kate attended North Carolina School of the Arts, receiving her BFA in 2002. While working with the Merce Cunningham Repertory Understudy Group, she had the opportunity to work with Mr.
Cunningham during his creation of ‘Split Sides’ and ‘Views on Stage.’ In 2005, Kate joined Shen Wei Dance Arts and was involved in the creation process of ‘MAP,’ ‘REpart 1 and 3.’ As a company member, teacher, rehearsal director and teaching artist, she has conducted master classes at various venues and performed all over Europe, Asia, Australia and the U.S. Her own works have been performed at DeSales
University, Ur, Bushwick Star, the United Nations, Milan and the Fabbrica Europa festival. Named Director of Education and Outreach for Shen Wei Dance Arts in 2008, she created a dance education program for New York City Schools, while also working on various company outreach activities. Kate has been Rehearsal Director for Shen Wei Dance Arts since January 2009.

Braham Logan Crane. In his work as a choreographer, Braham has set works on distinguished dancers from American Ballet Theater, Bolshoi Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet, as well as collaborating with recording artist and Broadway star, Angela Ai.  Braham choreographed and performed at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary.  He has set original versions of Altar Boyz and Cats at the Roxy Regional Theatre in Tennessee.  Recent commissions include works for Bad Boys of Dance, starring and directed by Rasta Thomas and Houston Metropolitan Dance Company.  As a teaching professional, Braham has served on the faculty of many renowned dance schools and conventions including Virginia School of the Arts, Koresh Dance Center, Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway.

Included in Braham Logan Crane's diverse concert and stage work is the critically acclaimed Philadelphia based dance company, ASH Contemporary Dance (Artists. Simply. Human.).  Braham served as founder, artistic director, as well as choreographer for company pieces along with Mia Michaels.  ASH Contemporary Dance has toured throughout the United States in addition to Canadian and European tours.

Braham Logan Crane has won prestigious awards and received unique honors for his work.  Braham became the youngest choreographer to win the Gold Leo's Award for excellence in jazz choreography at the Jazz Dance World Congress in Buffalo, NY.  He was also awarded the silver medal at the Festival Des Arts De Saint-Sauveur International Choreography Competition

Darrell has created multiple works for   The Juilliard School, Ailey2, Cincinnati Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, BalletMet Columbus and has also been commissioned by Atlanta Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Sacramento Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Darrell is a recipient of a 2007 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award . Darrell has coached many young dancers who have gone on to dance in Broadway Musicals, major contemporary and ballet companies, and perform with top recording artists like Beyonce and Usher. His work has been performed at such venues as The Joyce Theater, Avery Fisher Hall, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, The Holland Dance Festival, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.

Darrell has choreographed and taught at many prestigious institutions across the United States including the Juilliard School, the Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Stanford University who commissioned him to travel to South Africa to set work on the Dance for All Ballet Company in CapeTown.

Darrell is a proud New Yorker,  Born and  Raised in Harlem. 

In the summer of 2004 he debuted a collection of never before seen works entitled “CollidE (with me) at Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Art Nexus “WAX” in three evenings of sold out performances. Since then his work has appeared throughout New York in choreographer’s showcases such as “The Turning Point” at NYC’s Puffin Room, and “Envision This” by Enfocus Dance. Most recently his work has appeared in the :pushing progress “Showcase Series” started by Calen J. Kurka as a means to bring a wide range of choreographer’s together in the shared vision of creating a memorable dance experience. As a choreographer he will continue to create work that pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance and hopefully bring it to the mainstream in a way that is accessible to everyone.

His more than two years experience with the GYROTONIC® methodology has hugely influenced his teaching and brought a heightened awareness to his own dancing. Chris is very excited to add GYROKINESIS® to his teaching. Chris is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Billy resides in New York City where he graduated with a BFA from New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. Most recently he traveled the country with the National Tour of "The New Mel Brooks' Musical Young Frankenstein". Other performing credits include the National Tour of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" under the direction of Tony Award Winner Walter Bobbie, the National Tour of Jeff Amsden's "A Few Good Men Dancin'", the Elan Awards honoring Susan Stroman, the T.V. show "The Electric Company" on PBS, the soon-to-be released film "Clear Blue Tuesday" and numerous industrials, regional productions and benefits where he has danced alongside the likes of Spike Lee, Debra Messing, Jerry Seinfeld and Martin Scorcese. NYC choreography credits include productions of "Side Show", "Cabaret," "Bat Boy the Musical," and "Reefer Madness". He had the opportunity to choreograph the first workshop of "Mrs. Sharp" which most recently starred the Emmy Nominated Jane Krakowski from the hit T.V. show "30 Rock". For the past 7 years Billy has served as the choreographer of the Miss CT Pageant for the Miss America Organization. Check out animated Billy on the recently released "Dance On Broadway" for Nintendo Wii, performing choreography by "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" choreographer Chase Brock. This summer Billy worked with "In the Heights" choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler on the early stages of acollaboration between Andy and singer/songwriter Kate Nash, entitled "Only Gold." Come December Billy will be joining the cast of the National Tour of Mary Poppins The Musical.

Anthony Lo Cascio has been associated, for over 7 years with the Broadway show Tap Dogs.   As recent as Nov. 2004, he was on tour with the new version of Tap Dogs nicely named, Tap Dogs: ReBooted. He has played two different roles and performed the show over 1000 times.  He started at the Union Square Theatre in New York City, and performed there for over 4 months. Anthony has also performed in Monte Carlo at the Sporting Club and opened shows for people such as Natalie Cole, Earth Wind and Fire, and Stevie Wonder. His TV credits include MTV LIVE, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, and MACY'S Fourth of July Spectacular plus local news programs all across the nation. Currently, Anthony is on the faculty of PDTA, Hoctor's Dance Caravan, and is a Guest teacher at many studios, Conventions and Festivals all across North America. In Feb. 2005, Anthony was featured in a "Dance Teacher Magazine" article as well as having his own work published in the April, 2005 edition of "On Tap International.”

Lauren was featured in the original musical Falco in Vienna Austria.  She was also a member of IV Dance Company, and Jason Parsons’ Parsons Dance Project, with which she performed in The New York/Seoul International Dance Festival in Korea. Most recently she performed at the Festival Des Arts in Montreal with ASH Contemporary Dance Company.  Her choreography has been showcased in Terpsichoreal in Los Angeles, as well as in festivals in Prague, Czech Republic, and Tropea, Italy.  Her work has also been presented at the 2004 Jazz Dance World Congress, as well as The 25^th Anniversary Gala of the Jackson International Ballet Competition. In NYC, she has been a contributing Choreographer for Broadway Underground, Pushing Progress and several DRA events including: Fire Island Dance Festival, and Dancing at the Crossroads. Lauren was also the founding Senior Music Editor of movmnt magazine.  She conceived, choreographed, and produced the show Moving Still, presented at the Harry De Jur Playhouse in NYC.  A photography book of the same name was inspired by the show, and published by e-maprod shortly thereafter.  For more information visit www.LaurenAdamsChoreography.com. Lauren has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and The Juilliard School in NYC.