Ursula Verduzco trained at Ballet Austin Academy and The Joffrey Ballet School with full scholarship. She has danced with New York City Opera, Ballet Austin, Ajkun Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, Ad Hoc Ballet, New York Dance Theatre, New York Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre in Westchester, Contemporary Ballet Theatre among others. A member of the Staten Island Ballet for six years, she has danced principal and soloist roles, some that have been created specially for her. She is also a Gyrotonic Instructor and the co-owner and designer of UBCostumes&dancewear. Now, Founder and Curator of The Latin Choreographers Festival 2008.Contact her at:ursusv2@yahoo.com
Is originally from Yonkers, NY and has performed professionally with Ad Hoc Ballet, Marilyn Klaus, Ballet Atlantic, Staten Island Ballet, MORA XXIII, New York Dance Theater and in various children’s roles with New York City Ballet. Training includes Mid-Atlantic Ballet, Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet and Saratoga Springs Conservatory of Dance. Contact her at: hlgreenish@hotmail.com
From Murcia, Spain, where she started to dance at the age of eight and earned her Diploma at the Conservatorio Superior de Arte Dramatico y Danza. In New York she has defined her dancing technique and artistry performing with companies like Northern Ballet Theater, Ballet for Young Audiences, Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater, Benjamin Briones, Lonne Moreton. David Brown, Atlantic Ballet, Metropolitan Repertory Ballet among others. Special mention to Peff Modelski who she is very thankful at for all her teachings Contact her at: Lucia717@hotmail.com
Began training in dance during his college years near his home in Kansas City with modern dance teachers Paul Chambers and Clifford Kirwan. He soon moved on to train on scholarships at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Kansas University Dance Program and the Milwaukee Ballet School. He finally completed his BFA in dance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Richard has performed with numerous ballet, modern and musical theater groups throughout the USA including the Milwaukee Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera both at Lincoln Center and on tour in Japan. He currently performs with the Staten Island Ballet and as a free lance dancer in the NYC area.
Began training at the Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education and continued with the Joffrey Ballet and Studio Maestro in New York City. She has danced professionally with Charleston Ballet Theater, MacArthur Dance Project and currently dances for Connecticut Ballet and Staten Island Ballet. When not dancing; Kate is working toward a degree in Media Communications at Fairfield University where she is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Contact her at: katimick20@sbcglobal.net
RACHEL TINGUELY
Was born in Brazil, and grew up in Switzerland. Her background is gymnastics, ballet, modern dance, tap and acting. In 1999 she received her MA in physical education from the University in Berne/Switzerland and continued her studies in contemporary dance at the Colombo Dance School in Zurich with Laura Atwood and Richard Havey. Ms. Tinguely participated to the musical comedy Fantasma at the EXPO 2001 in Morat/Switzerland. In 2002 Rachel ventured to New York, where she has had the opportunity to work with Nina Buisson Contemporary Move, Saba Dance Theater, SHBA Danceworks, RASA Dance and Benjamin Briones. Contact her at: rachel.tinguely@gmx.de
Where born in Italy. Mr. Agliata has danced extensively in major Italian theaters, Opera houses and dance companies; During the Jubilee in 2000 has performed for pope John Paul II. He is also an Opera singer, has sung in Opera houses, recitals and openings for major events.
Attended Walnut Hill School in Natick, MA for 3 years, where she was awarded Honors for Outstanding Achievement in Ballet. After graduating from WHS, she was a Junior Competitor at the 2002 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, and danced professionally with Cincinnati Ballet as an apprentice. Erin’s professional experience also includes dancing with SenseDance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Connecticut Ballet, Columbia City Ballet, and as a Guest with Rebecca Kelly Ballet, Fokine Ballet Company, University of South Carolina Dance Company, and Bristol Ballet.
Erin graduated with High Distinction from Indiana University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Ballet Performance with an Outside Field in Communication and Culture. In summer 2007, she attended American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Collegiate Program. She is certified in Pilates Mat and teaches in New York City, and is currently pursuing certification on the Pilates apparatuses. Contact her at: eringinn@gmail.com
KRISTINE CAMANE LA MANNO
Presently a soloist with Staten Island Ballet, has danced with Sachsische Staatsoper Dresden in Germany and Latvian National Opera. Where she danced classics like "The Sleeping Beauty", "Raymonda", "The Nutcracker", "La Sylphide", "Swan Lake" and "Le Corsair". In 2004 she was a finalist in the International Competition of Young Ballet Artists named after Leonid Yakobson, St Petersburg Russia. And in 2002 she was a semifinalist in the competition "Prix de Lausanne" Switzerland. She graduated from Riga Choreography School. Contact her at: kristinecamane@yahoo.com
ERIC VLACH
was raised and began his dance training in Portland, Oregon. After high school, he moved to New York City to pursue his B.F.A. in dance at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2005. Since then, he has been dancing for companies across the country, performing choreography by David Robertson, Bill T. Jones, Moses Pendleton, Ronen Koresh, Alonzo King, Lucas Crandall, and Ali Pourfarrokh, and has appeared as a guest artist with Portland Festival Ballet and the Second Avenue Dance Company. Eric can currently be seen dancing in New York City with Lydia Johnson Dance, the Eglevsky Ballet, and in Seattle with Jerboa Dance. Contact him at: ericvlach@gmail.com
FREDRICK DAVIS
Currently a member of DTH, he is from Chattanooga TN, where he started to dance at the age of 11 with Ballet Tennessee School and later at Joffrey Ballet School in NY. He has work with Roxey Ballet, Staten Island Ballet. Benjamin Briones Ballet, Albany Berkshire, Ballet Tennessee and North Carolina Dance Theatre In roles such as: “Diana and Acteon Pas de deux”, The Moor in “Othello”, Lead Spanish in “The Nutcracker”. Also The five Guys in “Who cares” just to mention some. Contact him at: (718) 350 5685 or phoenixdancergamer@yahoo.com
COSTUMES AND DANCEWEAR
YOUNG DANCERS
MATTHEW MENDELSON
Graduated from LaGuardia High School in June. A dance major at LaGuardia, he received the highest award for academic and artistic excellence. He started his training with the Staten Island Ballet at the age of 10, has trained with American Ballet Theatre, and now trains at the Joffrey Ballet School, where he is a Professional Trainee. He will be attending NYU/Gallatin on scholarship in the fall.
Trained with Bossov Ballet Academy and with the LINES Repertory Ensemble. He has danced professionally with Oakland Ballet, Ballet Contemporaneo de Caracas, and Kazuko Hirabayashi Dance Theater.
Actor/Singer/Dancer/Musician Currently a member of Steps on Broadway Ensemble, he is from Boston Massachussets, where he started to dance at the age of 11. He has work with Staten Island Ballet. Benjamin Briones Ballet among others. A graduate of Marymount Manhattan College (BFA Major)
