Sheila Barker (she/her) is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry. She radiates passion, not only during her classes, but throughout her life. Sheila's influence on the world of Jazz dance through her mentorship of professionals and young artists alike has created a renowned legacy....READ MORE HERE

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Ginger Cox has been on faculty at Broadway Dance Center for over 20 years. She holds a Masters in Kinesiology, a BFA in Dance from Temple University, is on faculty at Pace University and has taught master classes in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Danse Encores, Ohio Dance Festival, the Joffrey Ballet, Sacred Heart University, dance studios and conventions throughout the U.S. Ginger is the founder of Dancing Anatomy ....READ MORE HERE

April Cook (she/her) is an NYC-based teacher, choreographer, and dancer from Charlotte, NC, who has been on BDC's faculty since 2004. She received her formative training under Gene Medler of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, Barbara Morgan Eaves, of Rhythm Dance Studio, and Miss Donna's School of Dance.

April currently teaches throughout the country, and is a judge/teacher for several competitions and conventions including NYCDA...READ MORE HERE

Brianna Mercado is a diverse and purposeful dance artist, international teacher, and choreographer based in New York City. She started her dance training in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she attended the University of California Berkeley and graduated with a double major in Dance & Performance Studies and Social Welfare. Since then, she has worked with diverse leaders in the dance industry  ....READ MORE HERE

In 1991, at the age of 6, Carlos Neto (he/him) trained in martial arts intensively throughout Europe. During the 1990s and early 2000s he achieved recognition at both national and international competitions. In 1998 he joined the cast of a primetime TV series in Portugal, his home country, and had several appearances in the film industry. He moved to the UK in 2004 ....READ MORE HERE

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Julia Kane (she/her) is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in NYC, currently on Jazz Faculty at BDC. With a vast knowledge and training in technical Jazz, Ballet, and Modern, her work emphasizes stylized reach and release on top of a strong technical foundation.....READ MORE HERE

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Maria Carty (she/her) has over 25 years of teaching experience. 

She prides herself on the community of artists that she has guided throughout her career being inclusive, open minded, and well rounded humans and dancers. Her professional background in Special Education has led her to create a program for dancers of varying physical and cognitive abilities that she is incredibly proud of.
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Liz Costa (she/her) has danced for over 20 years and loves getting to share her passion for dance with others. She has choreographed for children and adults throughout Long Island & Westchester. Liz has performed professionally in Manhattan and Brooklyn with a Contemporary dance company. In addition to performing and choreographing, she has traveled the country judging national dance competitions. Liz has a Master of Arts in Teaching and has been educating children for over 10 years. Liz currently works full time as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.

Loredana Spena (she/her) has been part of the dance world her entire life. She has many years of experience performing, teaching and choreographing. Loredana has trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, modern however her primary focus of training has been hiphop. Loredana grew up competing and started choreographing at a young age.    Shes started assisting in high school and has been teaching since. Loredana also is a barre instructor! She loves the workout keeping ties to her dance roots. Loredana finds it important to also keep learning  as she enjoys take barre/ dance classes as much as she can.