Laura was born and bred right here at Broadway Dance Theatre.  She started in our very first Tumble Tots class, and went on to study every discipline of dance. Her passion to perform has led her to train at the Hollywood Summer Tour Intensive, The Rockette Summer Intensive,  Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Peridance, and Starpower’s Power Pak. Laura has also been cast in several musicals, which have added to her versatility as a dancer. In the dance competition world, Laura has won Overall awards, special judges awards and Title awards including Senior Miss Star Systems - 2014.

Laura received the Dance Spirit Magazines “Future Star” award and was featured in the magazine during the fall of 2013.  She has been awarded numerous scholarships for her work in master classes, conventions and auditions. As a choreographer, her work has already won top high scores at various competitions. In June of 2017, she made her New York City choreographic debut when her piece, “This Gift,” was one of nine dances chosen from hundreds of submitted entries to be presented in the prestigious Young Choreographers Festival at Symphony Space in manhattan.

Laura received a BFA from the prestigious Commercial Dance Program at Dyson School of the Arts at PACE University, and has worked with incredible choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Scott Jovovich, Jess Hendricks, Jason Samuel Smith, Dee Caspary, and Chloe Arnold among many more. In 2021/2022 Laura attended the Bridge Project founded by Stacey Tookey, and studied five days a week learning, growing, and understanding the full dancer. It was a life-changing experience and she has brought many of the lessons she learned in that program, to BDT. Currently Laura is attending Law School as well as working as an assistant for Stacey Tookey on the NUVO Dance Convention tour. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion for dance with our students and is a huge part of their development and growth. We are so grateful for her at BDT.

Keithan is happy to be able to choreograph for BDT’s Dance Company. From the age of 2, he has been dancing, training and studying all forms of dance. Keithan has performed in our Legacy, Elite Legacy, Fusion, Tap, Hip-Hop and Acro Companies, and has won numerous scholarships, awards and titles from conventions and competitions throughout the years. He had the incredible opportunity to perform in “Cabaret For A Cause” with the cast of Dance Moms, at Symphony Space in NY at the Young Choreographer’s Festival, and on the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall stages.

While as a performer he is stellar, Keithan studied choreography with BDT’s Student Choreography Program. Through these classes, he has been able to refine his style and choreographic process and gain experience working with all ages of dancers. He has had the opportunity to work with great choreographers from across the country, and it has shaped him into the choreographer he is today, bringing musicality and intensity to the forefront. Keithan was just recently named a finalist for the Palm Desert Choreography Festival (2023) in California., where his dancers performed his piece “My Way” this fall. He was named the Grand Prize Winner at the choreographer festival being one of the youngest to receive this honor. His choreography has already also won National titles, battles, Victory Cups, a Choreographer of the Year nomination, and high scores over the past five years, and he is thrilled to be able to continue his love of choreography and create on the BDT dancers.

Kelcie studied at Broadway Dance Theatre for 16 years, dancing and competing as a member of our Legacy Dance Company, Hip Hop Company, Acro Company and Tap Company for many years. She loves musical theatre, and has appeared at Edison’s Plays-in-the-Park in Oklahoma, West Side Story and Mama Mia, as well as in Dean College’s production of Wonderful Town. Kelcie also appeared in Shrek, Seussical, The Adams Family, and Peter Pan, among other musicals throughout her education. She recently graduated from Dean College majoring in Musical Theatre. As well as appearing onstage, Kelcie also enjoys working behind the scenes, and has been the Stage Manager for many Dean College productions,. She was recognized for Stage Management at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington DC in 2020 and also again in 2022. Kelcie is a graduate of Dean College, and currently working for Disney in their Entertainment Department.

Linda began her dance training at the age of 3 at the Marcia Hyland Dance Center in southern New Jersey where she studied ballet, jazz and theatre dance under the direction of Marcia Hyland, Linda Smith-Polvere and Debra Sparks.  As a member of the Marcia Hyland Dance Company and throughout her years at Rutgers University, Linda performed professionally at numerous dinner theaters in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia, Harrah's Casino, the Miss New Jersey Pageant and the State Theater of New Jersey.  Her love of musical theater led her to perform with a number of community theaters including in such shows as "A Chorus Line", "Gypsy", "World Goes Round" and "Nunsense".  After being sidelined by an injury, she switched her focus to teaching and choreography, joining the faculty of BDT in 1997.  She has choreographed musicals for the Millburn, Bound Brook and Chatham school districts as well as Plays-in-the-Park and Tokyo International Players.  Linda is a certified barre instructor and infuses her classes with an emphasis on strength, alignment and proper technique.  A BDT staple, she has been a teacher here since the beginning and choreographer for BDT's Legacy Company for over 15 years. Linda is most excited to be re-living her passion for dance through her daughter's experience as a BDT student and Legacy Company member.

Originally from NYC, Sharon received her training at American Ballet Theatre School and the School of American Ballet. She also studied on scholarship with Robert Denvers and at the Joffery Ballet School. Sharon has danced many lead roles in the School of American Ballet’s Workshops including the ballets “Concerto Barroco”, “Serenade”, “Sonata Di Scarlatti”, and “Wilhelm Tell Pas de Deux”. Professionally, she was a company member of the New York City Ballet. She has toured with NYCB, and also to Jacob’s Pillow, as well as being a guest artist for other ballet companies performing principal roles such as Sugar Plum Fairy and Dew Drop in “The Nutcracker”. Sharon has also choreographed musical theatre productions at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She is an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Montclair State University, and Marymount Manhattan teaching ballet in the Dance Departments. Sharon is certified in the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum for levels Pre-Primary through Level 5, and truly loves passing on her knowledge and love of ballet to future generations of dancers. 

Michael Cusumano grew up in Long Island New York. He began dancing at the age of 6. At the age of 14 he won the bronze medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, the youngest male dancer to medal in the competition’s history till then. That same year he went on to win the special Jury Prize at the Prix de Paris 1994. Michael then joined American Ballet Theater at age 15, the youngest male dancer in the company’s history. With ABT Michael danced in all the full length classics as well as works by Twyla Tharp, John Neumeier, Agnes DeMille, and Lar Lubovich to name a few. After ABT Michael danced as a principal with Alabama Ballet, then as a soloist with the Boston Ballet. He went on to perform in the original cast of “All Shook Up” on Broadway and then to star as “the jury” in the smash hit “Chicago” the musical on Broadway. Michael won the title of Mr.Broadway 2011. He also appeared in the original production of "An American in Paris" on Broadway. Other credits include “The Most Happy Fella” at New York State Theater, “On the Town” at Encores, “Live with Regis and Kelly”, “The Today’s Show”, “ABT Now for PBS”, “Le Corsaire for PBS”, feature film “Center Stage”, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", “SNL.” Michael’s alter ego Madame Olga was featured on an episode of “Joan and Melissa Joan knows Best” dancing the Black Swan coda for WE TV. Madame Olga is currently a highly sought out teacher nationally and internationally. Most recently Michael is the subject of the award winning short documentary “When I’m Her” for PBS which has been the #1 short doc since it’s release. He is currently on faculty at Pace University where he has taught for eight years, and also teaches at world renowned institutions including Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, and Ballet Arts at City Center. 

Luke Romanzi graduated LaGuardia High-School for the Performing Arts and attended Pace University as a commercial dance major before he joined Rock The Ballet, a professional contemporary ballet company touring Europe and Dubai. In 2018, Luke was recognized as a Young Arts Finalist in Choreography and was accepted into the Young Choreographers festival. Luke has performed on numerous shows like “Random Act of Flyness” on HBO and most recently featured on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 16. Luke also tours with Heat Dance Convention as a professional assistant and choreographer, and judges for numerous competitions across the country. Luke hopes to pursue a professional dance and choreography career. We are thrilled you have him working with our company dancers here at BDT.

Multi Emmy-nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey is a multifaceted Canadian director, choreographer and dancer who has worked in both concert and commercial platforms throughout her career. She has worked with legendary musical artists such as Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Christina Perri, Justin Timberlake, Michael Bublé, Ingrid Michealson and Paula Abdul.

Stacey has performed as a member of Mia Michaels' contemporary dance company R.A.W., Parsons Dance Project, Ballet British Columbia, Peter Chu's ChuThis, Houston Grand Opera and Celine Dion's record-breaking show A New Day at Caesars Palace. Stacey worked as resident choreographer and guest judge on CTV's hit So You Think You Can Dance- Canada and has choreographed for the U.S. version of the show for the past 10 seasons, where her passionate pieces have earned her three consecutive Emmy nominations. Stacey's Dance Company Still Motion celebrated its world premiere of Moments Defined in 2012, and since then has performed for sold out audiences in L.A., NYC, Long Beach, Perry Mansfield, Jacobs Pillow, and DansEncore in Trois- Rivières. Most recently, Stacey has been working on the creative team of a new musical Pump Up The Volume and a feature film I'm not Gay.

Aside from choreographing, directing, and performing, Stacey has always loved to share her passion for dance. She has taught worldwide in Italy, Russia, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, England, Australia and Bermuda, as well as extensively across North America. This passion for inspiring others has led her to found The Protégé Movement, a mentorship program that strives to offer a safe space for the serious dancer to dig deep within, discover the power of the body, and explore and uncover who you are as an artist with the guidance of industry top professionals. The Protégé Movement features, weekend live events, virtual events, a week long retreat Camp Protégé as well as the BRIDGE program for dancers who are bridging the gap between pre professional and professional career. Offering multifaceted classes in dance as well as health and wellness, The Protégé Movement's mission is to foster dancers as a whole, Healthy bodies, informed and creative minds and authentic hearts.

Shana is a graduate of the University at Buffalo where she trained in ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts and dance performance, graduating Cum Laude. After school, Shana decided to explore her options in the area of choreography. As a staff member for the New Jersey Governors School for the Arts, she was able to set work on young aspiring dancers and have it sent to the National High School Dance Festival. She has taught all over the tri-state area winning numerous awards for both high score and choreography. Recently, Shana was able to dance as a guest performer with “Moe-tion Dance Co.” a modern dance company out of New Jersey. She believes that staying current and educated is the key to success. It is from all of her experiences that she has evolved a love for choreography and will continue to share her knowledge and art for many years to come.

Aaron Parkhurst has over two decades of Tap dance experience, he received his early dance training in his hometown of Albany, NY, and has worked professionally for the past 15 years in NYC, which he now calls his home. Aaron currently tours teaching for Revel Dance Convention, has toured with Break The Floors 24 Seven Dance Convention, Shuffles NYC, Dance Masters of America and Sheer Talent Competition and Convention. Currently you can catch him teaching at  Broadway Dance Center in New York City, he also teaches weekly classes throughout NYC, and travels the country to choreograph and instruct master-classes. Aaron enjoys teaching and passing on his love for dance to younger generations, his passion for dance education has lead him to the title of Area Director for the Inspirare Dance Workshop, a personalized dance intensive that encourages personal and professional growth for dancers of all levels and ages! Aaron has also enjoyed a career in concert dance, working as a soloist and collaborator. Solo performances include “The Best of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts” conducted by Roland Carter. He has traveled through Europe Dancing with The Tap Factor, danced on season 1 of NBC’s  hit show World of Dance. He was a company member and soloist for AM Dance Project, in New York City under artistic director Anthony Morigerato, and performed at the NY City Center in the 125th anniversary show for Capezio. Aaron was also a performer, in TAP: The Show!, choreographed by Mike Minery, as well as the associate choreographer and dance captain for the National Tour. Aaron has danced, choreographed, and entertained for corporations such as FedEx, Hershey Entertainment, and Gaylord Opry Entertainment among others. Favorite theatre credits: 42nd Street, White Christmas, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and My One and Only.

Shelby Patterson was born and raised in Orange County, California and began dancing at the age of 2. Grew up at a competitive dance studio learning all styles then after a few years began to focus on her ballet training at Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy. Alongside ballet she was learning under Jessie Riley in her pre- professional contemporary company, Westside Dance Project. Shelby won Teen Core Performer at the very first Radix Nationals and went on to tour with the convention as an assistant, and now regularly assists all Break the Floor conventions. Shelby has been fortunate to be featured in various Dance Spirit Magazine articles about her personal journey as well as being a Cover Model Search top 3. After graduating from Orange County School of the Arts as the Commercial Dance Valedictorian in 2018, Shelby began her professional career. Since graduating she has danced on two Royal Caribbean Cruise ships touring around the world, began her teaching career at various competitive studios, mentorship programs and high schools, studied at The Bridge Movement and also regularly assists many well known choreographers like Tyce Diorio and Stacey Tookey. Shelby is committed to her career in the dance world and plans to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way in order to further her knowledge as a mentor and dancer.

Christian Triano is a choreographer based out of New York. He has been choreographing for years and already has received many awards and positive feedback on his choreography. In his early years, Christian attended and trained at LaGuardia “Fame” High school under many world renowned teachers who helped shape his passion as a performer, and foster his choreographic talent. Straight from graduation he joined a dance company called Nitrogen based out in Long Island, and trained with them intensely. As a choreographer and teacher, Christian incorporates his knowledge of many different dance styles in order to reach the students. He travels across the country to teach and choreograph and we are thrilled to have him here at BDT inspiring our dancers.

Kaitlynn Edgar grew up training in all styles of dance. Upon graduation Kaitlynn went on an international tour with a contemporary ballet company, Rock the Ballet as a principal dancer. After touring she moved to Los Angeles where she has danced for Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Camilla Cabelo, and many other artists. She has been featured on many television shows such as The Talk, The American Music Awards, the Late Late Show, SNL, Fosse/Verdon, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Now living in New York has worked on the preproduction teams for the broadway show CATS, Bandstand the Musical, Moulin Rouge, and the remake of Dirty Dancing. She is a featured dancer in the new films “In The Heights”and “Marry Me” and “Spirited”! She tours with New York City Dance Alliance as a judge and teacher. Kaitlynn is super excited to dance with you all!

Anna Marchisello is an artist who believes in the connective and transformative power of creative movement. Originally from North Carolina, Anna's experiences have taken her to the dance community in Los Angeles, the interdisciplinary landscape in Berlin, and the visual art department at New York University, where she completed her BFA in 2017. After taking time away from dance due to chronic illness and returning to the industry with outside experiences, Anna's interests in dance, healing arts, and creative direction stem from her interest in movement as a healing modality and way of cultivating community and creating meaningful work. Anna has trained under Stacey Tookey, Anneke Hansen, Jason Parsons, Heather Lang, Dana Foglia, Roger Van Der Poel, Kristen Gorski, Anthony Morigerato, Jermaine Spivey, Matt Cady, Peter Chu, Christy Curtis, Kevin Maher, Mandy Moore, and Sonya Tayeh. She has performed on stage and on film in the Monsters of Hip Hop show in 2009 and 2010, Julie Tolentino’s Slipping Into Darkness, and a yet untitled original movie musical (in-production) for which she also served as assistant choreographer. Her other assistant and associate choreographer credits include Ingrid Michaelson, Advil, Still Motion’s Moments Defined, and most recently Journey of the 50 at Expo 2020 in Dubai with Stacey Tookey under the direction of David Atkins. Outside of her work in the dance community, Anna is interested in healing arts and holistic health and is currently pursuing a degree in bodywork at Pacific College of Health and Science in New York City.

Diana has studied ballet extensively in New York and New Jersey, and appeared with the New Jersey Dance Theater Guild as the Mad Hatter in “Alice in Wonderland”, a soloist in “The Nutcracker”, and in the ensemble of “Les Sylfides/String Quartet”. She has performed in “42nd Street”, “Sweet Charity”, “West Side Story”, “Gypsy”(Electra), “Joseph...”, “Guys and Dolls”, “Tommy”, “Grease” (Patty), “A Funny Thing...Forum” (Tintinabula), and “Cabaret”. She has also appeared in industrials for Nat West and on Club MTV, filmed at New York’s Palladium. Diana was recently certified in “Progressive Ballet Technique” and will be teaching this to BDT students beginning this year.

Kelly Welsh is a proud alumni member of Broadway Dance Theatre. As a young dancer, Kelly trained in all styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, theatre dance, tap, hip hop, heels and modern. Kelly was a dedicated member of the BDT Company and attended numerous competitions and conventions with her beloved team and teachers. Kelly never veered from her passion for dance, and after graduating High School, she followed her dreams all the way to California. Kelly recently graduated from Hussian College In Studio, Los Angeles with her BFA in Commercial Dance. She is excited to now be signed with Go 2 Talent Agency and is ready to continue pursuing her dreams. Kelly recently made her professional debut in artist Noah Guy's music video, “2 Dogs 1 Leash”, dancing a solo ballerina role. She appeared as a dancer in the movie, “The Musical: Welcome to the Night of Your Life”, with the international band, Now United. Most recently, she choreographed her first professional music video, “Swoop”, by artist Max Drazen. Kelly is so thrilled to continue to share her passion and creativity with the students of Broadway Dance Theatre, her home in NJ forever!

Marisa Fernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She grew up training in all styles at Dance Town Miami, attended New World School of the Arts High School where she received rigorous ballet and modern training, and furthered her education at Florida State University; receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She has also trained at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, the Gaga Intensive, SpringboardX, Ate9, Body Traffic, and the TL Collective. Her versatile background has allowed her career to flourish in both the concert and commercial worlds.

Marisa was just on tour with Reggaeton artists Zion & Lennox and has performed in music festivals including Rolling Loud, Vibra Urbana, and I Heart Radio with Farruko, Anuel AA, and Chesca. She has appeared on TV Shows like America’s Got Talent, Club 57, and Telemundo, along with music videos by Maluma and Louis the Child. Marisa also tours year round as a professional assistant for Revive and Adrenaline Dance Convention and is a Contemporary teacher and choreographer.

Marisa's artistic voice is heavily influenced by her in-depth Gaga training and commercial dance background. She describes it as a fusion between both worlds, where fluidity, imagery, dynamics, and groove meet.

Madison Lynch is a professional dancer, award winning choreographer, actor, designer, philanthropist and a graduate of CalArts. Although her work is primarily based in New York, she is a bi-coastal artist, and continues to book commercial jobs with Movement Talent Agency in Los Angeles, California. Madison has most recently worked for commercial clients such as Calvin Klein, NIO Electric Vehicles, and Airheads Candy. She has also worked as a stunt double with her acrobatic training and as a model for photographers across the country. Her dance resume includes work by Wayne MacGregor, Merce Cunningham, Peter Chu, Nina Flagg, Spenser Theberge and is currently training with Stacey Tookey. She has won several national titles and has even been spotted on So You Think You Can Dance. In her free time, she’s working to develop a fashion brand of her own, and a short-term goal to showcase her line in New York Fashion week. She is also a philanthropist, working towards de-stigmatizing mental health and suicide prevention in association with AFSP, and Bend Not Break Foundation. Madison launched national campaigns titled #dancersforsuicidepreventioin and #artistsforsuicideprevention which can be found on various social media platforms. She strives to break the barrier between non-artist and artist, by making dance and performance translatable to all.

Haley Nachlas is a professional dancer and teaching artist who is passionate about storytelling through movement. She received her BFA from Pace University in NYC in commercial dance, with a concentration in Pedagogy and choreography. There she trained with industry professionals in New York and LA in a broad scope of styles.

Haley has performed at regional theaters, showcases in manhattan and most recently in Footloose and a dance acro show entitled Elements, with Norweigan cruise lines. Her knowledge of theatre dance and the Fosse style is extensive, having trained with Scott Jovovich, and many teachers from the Fosse/Verdon Legacy Intensives. Haley is excited to share her expertise from performing and training in NYC and love of this art form with the students of BDT

Originally from North Carolina, Molly Quinn Hefner began dancing at the age of four, and has trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and precision. Molly completed high school at the UNC School of the Arts, under the direction of Susan Jaffe, with a concentration in Contemporary Dance. Upon graduation, Molly moved to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College, where she is entering her senior year as a double major in Dance and Media & Arts Management.

While in New York, Molly has appeared in a music video, walked in New York Fashion Week (September 2022 & February 2023), shot a campaign with GNC x G Fuel, and danced in Marymount Manhattan's Main Stage performances. She is currently represented by YOU Management. This spring, Molly made her musical theater debut in the interACT Theatre production of The Wedding Singer (Debbie Fonda, featured dancer, ensemble), and most recently performed in the ensemble in the Plays in the Park production of Rock of Ages in Edison, New Jersey. Molly is super excited for the opportunity to work with the talented dancers at Broadway Dance Theater!

A native of New Jersey, Heather began her dance training at an early age. At age nine she began training at the American Ballet Center of the Joffery Ballet, New York City. While studying in New York, she continued studying in New Jersey with the Monmouth Ballet on a full merit scholarship. She then performed for five years with the Princeton Ballet Company II, studying at the school on scholarship. Ms. Wilson received her modern dance training at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University and gained musical theatre experience performing in numerous musicals with Plays-in-the-Park, Edison NJ, among them, Oklahoma!, Pippin, Annie Get Your Gun, Sweet Charity, and A Chorus Line. Heather has choreographed and taught dance throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania for 30 years. In 1995, Heather founded the River Ballet Academy and Company, and in 2000 founded Bach Ballet, where she created several original ballets, Wolves, in collaboration with Ulzii Davaadorj, Twelve Dancing Princesses, Babes in Toyland, and The Enchanted Cap. Heather’s inspiring and personal training methods have created vibrant dancers who have been accepted into prestigious dance schools and companies, including Boston Ballet, School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Joffery Ballet School, Kirov Washington, North Carolina School of the Arts, and Nutmeg Conservatory. Ms Wilson is mother of four children, and the proprietor of Ballerina Biker Photography. She is Certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, and is currently authoring a book on effectively utilizing visualization in dance instruction.

Rebecca is a proud alumna of BDT. During her formative years of dance training, she studied at Point Park College’s International Summer Dance program. After her time studying with Miss Lorinda, Rebecca went on to study theater management and dance at Ithaca College. A fateful meeting with Tony nominated choreographer, Pat Birch, led to Rebecca’s tenure at the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC).

During her time at MCDC, she held roles including Assistant to the General Manager and Artistic Director and Company Manager. Rebecca was fortunate to tour many of Merce’s seminal works as part of MCDC’s 50th Anniversary season as well as the restaging of the groundbreaking “Ocean” at Lincoln Center and The Roundhouse. She also helped to premiere and tour new works of Cunningham’s, including “Split Sides” which was scored by Radiohead and Sigur Rós.

In 2019, Rebecca was asked by the Merce Cunningham Trust to produce the Bessie Award winning production of “Night of 100 Solos” at BAM, a site-specific Event that incorporated 100 solos from Cunningham’s repertoire in honor of what would have been the choreographer’s 100th birthday. The Event featured performances by dancers from such companies as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Martha Graham Dance Company, New York City Ballet, Limón Dance Company, Charlotte Ballet, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Trisha Brown Dance Company, among many others.

Rebecca is the Co-Founder of Mothers Fore Equalitee, a foundation whose mission is to bring awareness and support to the young LGBTQ+ members in her community and surrounding communities.

Kaitlyn is originally from Wilmington, NC. She is a dancer, teacher, and performer actively working in NYC. Kaitlyn received training from Marymount Manhattan College, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Steps Youth Programs and is proficient in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, acrobatics, and clogging. Kaitlyn is a well-known teacher, and teaches various styles and levels of dance, including lyrical and jumps and turns classes at Broadway Dance Center. Currently, she performs for NYC companies : Animus Movement and BEings Dance, and has performed works by Julie Carter, Mica Butner, and Erika Keller. She assists Emily Bufferd and Julie Carter at Steps On Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, and Peridance Center and has assisted them for several choreography projects including pieces for Peridance’s International Program and Steps Youth Program. We are thrilled to add Kaitlyn to our faculty, and as a company choreographer.

Lauren is a New York and New Jersey based dancer, singer, and actor. Lauren has been studying dance and performing for 16 years. A recent graduate of Fordham University, she has been able to study at the London Dramatic Academy, the Rockette Summer Intensive, Broadway Dance Center, New Jersey Ballet, and is a proud alumni of Broadway Dance Theatre. Lauren participates in workshops and master classes curated by Precision Dance Collective, Elevate Ballet, Precision Tap, Pop Up Precision, Exactitude, and StageSmith led by Katie Walker Henein, Sarah Hoge, Tara Memi, Traci Reszetylo, and Lauren Renck Manning. Lauren also studies privately with her mentor Katie Walker Henein. She has also studied voice under Linda Smargiassi, Tom Smargiassi, and Elaine LaChica. Performance credits include The Tempest, West Side Story, South Pacific, Bye, Bye, Birdie, Crazy for You, Guys and Dolls, and Legally Blonde, the musical. Additionally, Lauren has performed at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Hampton Court Palace, and NYU Skirball. She also can be seen in episodes of MTV's Singled Out. Lauren is currently auditioning for professional shows in New York and is excited to bring her passion for the arts and knowledge to Broadway Dance Theatre! There's no place like home, Broadway Dance Theatre.

Eliana is a recent alumni who has studied at Broadway Dance Theatre for the past 7 years. During those years she was part of our Legacy Company, Hip Hop Company, and has performed in many competitive routines and benefits. Most recently she danced the role of Snow Queen in BDT’s annual Nutcracker Ballet. Eliana will be attending Middlesex College studying forensic psychology, and later on transferring to Rutgers University. She is so excited to start sharing her love and passion for dance with the BDT younger dancers ,and we are certainly thrilled to have her here.

Kevin has quite an interesting background. A graduate of Ivy League school University of Pennsylvania, Kevin could not stay away from the arts. He has performed in stage shows, concerts, and even movies. (You can see him in the 1988 classic, Heathers…..sleeping on the couch in one scene) Kevin works hard with Michelle to keep the BDT books in order, and offer comedy to all all those he comes in contact with.

Michelle Feliciano has been a fixture at Broadway Dance Theatre in one capacity or another since the first of her three daughters started classes with us in 1998. Helping in the office, cheering on all the dancers at countless competitions even after all of her own children had graduated, and now watching her first grandchild follow the footsteps of her mom onto the BDT dance floors, Michelle has been here through it all, helping keep the records straight and the dancers heading in the correct direction.

Adriana walked into the doors of BDT when she was six, and has continued to do so for over 20 years! A nanny by day, Adriana joins us on weekends and BDT performances to help in whatever we need — especially during the Nutcracker season, which entails more details and work than anything. Adri is always ready to do whatever it takes to make the magic happen!