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Action Mechanics, and Love and Courage at the National Arts Club. Over eight years, Danielle performed as a dancer and aerialist with Dzul Dance, a company incorporating pre-Hispanic Mayan cultural themes. She has worked with numerous prestigious organizations and choreographers, including the Luigi Jazz Center (Legacy Projects), Jazz Roots Dance Company under Sue Samuels, Jazz Dance Legacy, Noemi LeFrance, Nejla Yatkin, Miriam Barbosa, Graham 2, and in Sam Pott’s Episode of the Graham Dance Company’s 2008 American Document Series at the Joyce Theatre. Her career highlights also include principal roles in Rachel Klein’s productions such as Symphony of Shadows, Tragedy of Maria Macabre, and GoGo Killers!. Danielle also performed in Edgar Cortes Dance Theatre, Jacqulyn Buglisi’s Table of Silence, and The Ladies of Luigi, a photographic project by Jan LaSalle. Internationally, Danielle has toured the UK, France, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Costa Rica, and Denmark, showcasing her artistry to a global
audience. In addition to being an off-Broadway Equity choreographer with TINK, The Anthem, and
The Vanity, Danielle’s choreographic works have also been presented at the Martha Graham Choreographic Showcase, the opening ceremony for the NY Innovative Theatre Awards, and CoLab Arts’ immersive production of The Wizard of Oz at RutgersUniversity. She has been a guest performer and choreographer for Night of 1000 Stevies for nearly a decade, earning the title of #1 Critic’s Pick in Time Out Magazine for her performance in Crystal 23 and is set to open the 33rd year as the American Strega. Danielle serves as a soloist performer, choreographer, and master guest artist teacher
for FINI Dance NY in NYC and Italy, contributing her expertise to foster dance education
and performance.
By the age of 15, Lindsey secured a coveted spot as a backup dancer, embarking on a tour with the emerging boy band LFO during the late 90s and early 2000s. While pursuing her college education at The University of Central Florida, she became an integral part of the Top 5 National Competitive College Dance Team. It was during this time that Lindsey honed her skills as a choreographer, dance instructor, and creative director.
Transitioning into the professional realm, Lindsey started choreographing for local R&B artists and graced the stage alongside R&B sensation 112 at Hard Rock Live and pop sensation Ciara during her halftime performance at the Orange Bowl. Seeking new horizons, Lindsey relocated to Los Angeles, collaborating with renowned choreographers and established recording artists. Her performances spanned music videos and live shows, contributing to her diverse portfolio.
After her stint in Los Angeles, Lindsey returned to Orlando, where she delved into music production, dance instruction, and the development of musical talents. As a sought-after choreographer, she lent her expertise to various artists and record labels, crafting dynamic show sets and directing concerts across genres. Lindsey has commanded stages, working with artists from different musical realms, showcasing her versatility.
Her journey includes producing and choreographing live shows, nurturing and coaching both signed and unsigned musical talents. She also serves as an instructor and adjudicator around the country for national dance conventions and competitions. Notably, Lindsey’s recent endeavor involved contributing to the Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour, collaborating with an up-and-coming artist. In the present day, she continues her dedication to developing artists, dancers, and performers, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
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Henry Seth began his ballet training at the age of 10 with the School of the Hartford Ballet. This opportunity arose out of a City of Hartford outreach program that helped young people with the expense associated with proper dance attire, lessons, and transportation to the studio. With great discipline, concerted effort, and lots of passion, he quickly developed into an outstanding dancer. In the fall of 1994, he accepted a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet, the official school of the New York City Ballet. Following his pre-professional training at SAB, Henry became an apprentice with NYCB in the spring of 1995 and was invited to join the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in summer 1996. Throughout his full career with NYCB he was fortunate to collaborate with many of the most talented and pioneering choreographers and dance artists in the world. While with NYCB he also shared his considerable talents in the Company’s Outreach & Education Department.
Christina Fagundes Turner, a native of California, received her training at the San Francisco Ballet S
chool and represented the school at the 1982 International Ballet Competition as a top finalist. She was then invited to join San Francisco Ballet and immediately began dancing leading roles. In 1985, Mikhail Baryshnikov invited Ms. Fagundes to join American Ballet Theater, where she was appointed Soloist in 1989 and danced numerous principal roles in both classic
al and contemporary repertoire. During her career, she danced in over 100 ballets, toured in over 25 countries, and worked with the geniuses of the dance world: Tudor, Macmillan, Makarova, Lubovitch, Kolpakova, Farrell, and Baryshnikov.
While dancing professionally, she also furthered her education, graduating magna cum laude from Fordham University. After choreographing, teaching, and directing for Fairfield County’s esteemed Ballet Etudes dance studio for 16 years, Christina has continued to embrace the honor of teaching in her personal studio, Ballet Studio 229 in New Canaan, where she coaches students and professionals to achieve their potential and meet their goals.
Seeing her dancers performing with ABT Studio Company, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Arizona Ballet, Boulder Ballet, Smuin Ballet, Washington Ballet, as well as celebrating her students’ acceptances at top colleges—Harvard, Duke, Wake Forest, Georgetown, USC, University of Michigan, Pace, Elon, Fordham, Syracuse University, Columbia, and many more—brings Christina profound joy.
Janel was born and raised in Connecticut, where she began her dance training at the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. She furthered her education through prestigious intensives at institutions including the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, The Hartt School, ABT North Carolina, The Taylor School, and The Ailey School. During her time at the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, Janel performed in Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street and danced various roles in The Nutcracker. In 2016, she was honored with the Patricia Schuster Award and was inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Janel graduated magna cum laude from the Fordham University/Ailey School BFA program with a double major in Dance and Psychology. While at The Ailey School, she had the opportunity to perform works by esteemed choreographers such as Tina Bush, Robert Battle, Janice Rosario, and Jacqulyn Buglisi. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, working with children on the autism spectrum. Janel has been a dedicated faculty member at the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance for the past three years and is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance with her students and colleagues.
