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The cast of A New Day... spent some time spreading holiday cheer on Friday, December 1, 2006. They visited local Las Vegas charities and sang carols for the clients and staff!
ADAMS, Eboni
Austin, Texas USA
Artist
Inspired by the arts from an early age, Eboni earned a Bachelor
of Fine Arts in Dance from Sam Houston State University. While
in Chicago, Eboni apprenticed at Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago,
performed in the annual AIDS benefit Dance for Life, and danced
with the Culture Shock hip hop company. She has also appeared
in Walt Disney World’s production of Beauty and the Beast
and performed with various companies as part of the Dance Chicago
festival. Eboni would like to thank her family for the endless
support they’ve given her throughout her career.
ALTAMIRANO, Alejandro
Santiago, CHILE
Artist
After graduating from Santiago’s Instituto Andes in
1992, Alejandro entered a television dance contest and won a jazz
scholarship from the Hugo Urrutia Dance School. He continued with
formal ballet training at the Escuela de Ballet del Teatro Municipal,
and appeared on television shows in Chile. Alejandro moved to
England where he was accepted at the English National Ballet School
and won another scholarship to study with the London Studio Centre.
He has danced with the Israel Ballet, Ballet de Santiago, Ballet
Contemporaneo del Teatro San Martin in Argentina, Canada’s
Alberta Ballet, Ballet Victor Ullate in Spain, and Ballet Nacional
Chileno.
ANNETTS, Emma
Nottingham, ENGLAND
Artist
Emma studied dance at the Julie Anne Arnold School of Dance. She
went on to study at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
founded by Sir Paul McCartney, where she graduated in 2001 with
a first class Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Emma also trained
intensively for ten years as a gymnast, competing both nationally
and internationally. In 1998, Emma was invited to join Cirque
du Soleil as a dancer and acrobat. She has performed in several
productions throughout England, including performances with Nu-Crossroads
Dance Theater and Dreamcatcher Productions. Throughout her journey,
her parents remain her support and inspiration.
AVINA, Francisco
Santa Ana, California USA
Artist
Francisco graduated from Orange County High School of the Arts
and started dancing at the age of 15. He has performed in the
television series Fame L.A., in the film Batman and Robin, in
Michael Jackson’s Sisterella and Super Bowl ’94. He
has choreographed Gianni Versace’s runway show in Singapore
as well as two pieces for Hubbard Street 2. Francisco left the
commercial industry to join the contemporary company Hubbard Street
Dance Chicago where he worked with international choreographers
such as Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kilian and Nacho Duato. He thanks Mia
for this opportunity, and his mother for all her blessings.
AZADAN, Chad
Artist
Chad received his professional training at EDGE Performing Arts
Center in Los Angeles. He worked on many films, including Charlie’s
Angels, Starsky and Hutch and Rock Star. His credits also include
commercial work. Chad later pursued a career in concert dance
and worked with renowned companies such as Liz Imperio’s
Instincts Live Media Dance Company, River North Chicago and Odyssey
Dance Theater.
BANTNER, Chad
Chicago, Illinois USA
Artist
Chad Bantner attended the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC before
moving on to the Julliard School, where he graduated with a Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree. He also studied at the Martha Graham School
of Contemporary Dance and the Ruth Page School of Dance. His credits
include the Martha Graham Dance Company, Ballet Hispanico of New
York, the Icelandic Dance Theatre in Reykjavik, Iceland, the L.A.
Chamber Ballet, and the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara.
Chad has performed with the Los Angeles Contemporary Ballet, appeared
on the Late Show with David Letterman, and has extensively toured
the US, Canada and Europe.
BANTNER, Julia
Moscow, RUSSIA
Artist
Julia Bantner was born in Moscow where she studied at The Academy
of the Bolshoi Theater and The Perm School of Ballet. She moved
to Iceland where she attended The National Ballet School, and
at 18, began her professional career with the Icelandic National
Ballet. After three years, she joined the modern Icelandic Dance
Theater and also danced with the Icelandic Opera. At the Reykjavik
City Theater, Julia performed in the musicals West Side Story,
Kiss Me Kate and Singing in the Rain. She also danced with the
Los Angeles Chamber Ballet, worked as a model, and appeared in
commercials.
BELLAMY, Don
Washington, D.C. USA
Artist
Don pursued his studies at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts,
and later with the Jones and Haywood School of Dance. For ten
years, Don studied and performed with the Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theatre where he was later joined by his brother Roger,
who is also a dancer. Don later teamed up with the Dance Theatre
of Harlem and the Broadway Dance Center, and performed in the
Broadway productions of The Lion King and The Red Shoes. When
he’s not on stage, Don enjoys singing, swimming, improving
his guitar skills and horseback riding.
BENEFIELD, Lavert
New York City, New York USA
Artist / Dance Captain
As a quiet young boy growing up in the San Francisco Bay area,
Lavert found his voice in the world of dance. Trained in Modern,
African, Jazz and Ballet, he joined the Dimensions Dance Theater
in Oakland CA and was a senior member of Garth Fagan Dance in
Rochester NY, touring the world as both a dancer and demonstrator
of the Fagan Technique. An NAACP award winner, Lavert’s credits
include Notre Dame de Paris (Las Vegas), Joseph (Regional), SWING!
(National Tour) and the PBS series Dance in America featuring
Wynton Marsalis.
BOKO, Stéphane
Marseille, FRANCE
Artist
 Stephane always wanted to dance. He studied ballet at the Opéra
de Toulon and École de l’Opéra de Marseille.
He danced with the Ramon Oller Dance Theatre in Spain and with
several companies in Paris. Stephan also appeared with the NPG
Dance Company in Minneapolis (founded by the artist formerly known
as Prince), the Cecilia Marta Dance Company and Footprints Dance
Company in New York. He performed in the Magic Flute for the Opéra
Bastille, as a soloist and choreographer for the Cologne Tanzforum
in Germany and was assistant choreographer and dancer for the
original production of Notre Dame de Paris.
BROWN, Elijah
Toronto, CANADA
Artist
 Elijah spent the first few years of his life in a VW van travelling
throughout Africa with his family, later living in New Zealand
before moving to Canada. He studied acting and dance at Toronto’s
Ryerson Theater School and went on to appear in numerous performances
in television, stage and screen including the series Road to Avonlea
and the film Brain Candy. A member of Montreal’s Marie Chouinard
Dance Company for many years, Elijah has recently toured Canada
and Europe in a solo performance titled Des Feux dans la Nuit,
created especially for him by Marie Chouinard
BROWN, Kelby
St. Louis, Missouri USA
Artist
Kelby received his training at the School of American Ballet,
Hartford Ballet School and the Pacific Northwest Ballet School.
He was a featured dancer for the Japanese pop artist Kinki Kids,
and toured Japan with Les Ballet Grandiva (A company of men dancing
on point) He performed the principal role in the Merry Widow for
the Los Angeles Opera, and in Cirque Du Soleil’s Las Vegas
production of Mystere. Kelby has danced in many music videos,
live industrials and commercials and performed with numerous dance
companies, including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet,
State Ballet of Missouri, Chicago Ballet, and the Hartford Ballet.
CABRERA, Kelly
Miami, Florida USA
Artist
 This Miami native left home at the age of 13 to begin her dance
studies at the Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida. At 15,
Kelly went to New York City to continue her studies at the School
of American Ballet. She has danced for the Pacific Northwest Ballet,
Pennsylvania Ballet, and Ballet Chicago where she was also a member
of the faculty. Kelly performed with the Lyric Opera, the Los
Angeles Opera, and in Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere in Las Vegas.
As a dancer, actress and model, Kelly has been seen in many commercials,
television shows and on MTV.
CANNON, Tina
Rochester, New York USA
Artist/Dance Captain
Tina studied dance on scholarship with the Cleveland San Jose
Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, the Boston Ballet, the Rochester City
Ballet and Steps on Broadway. She was a company member of both
the Hubbard Street and River North Dance Companies in Chicago,
and originated featured dance roles in the Chicago productions
of The Visit and A Soldier’s Tale. She was also a Radio City
Rockette, and toured the US with the Broadway show Fosse. Tina
thanks God, Eron and her family for this amazing opportunity.
CHU, Peter
Artist
Peter Chu is one of the most recent additions to A New Day... and joins the cast with an amazing range of talent and experience. More than being well versed in almost every form of dance, Peter also has an extensive background in Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Shaolin, gymnastics and cheerleading.
Peter graduated from the Julliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance. He was also a member of the Aszure and Artists Dance Project, Battleworks Dance Company and the Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal (BJM_danse) Dance Company from 2002-2004.
Peter is also a noted Choreographer and Dance Instructor and has presented choreography and taught at numerous schools, festivals and conventions around the world.
COLON, Daniella
Artist
Daniella has performed all over the world, everywhere from Orlando
to Tokyo. She danced in Folies Bergères and Imagine in
Las Vegas. She also appeared in Radio City Christmas Spectacular
in Branson, Missouri. Later on, she was a dancer and harness flyer
with the Festopera in Tokyo. Her work also includes promotional
performances for Entertainment Tonight, Smirnoff Vodka, and Toyota.
CROFT, Sandi
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
Artist
Sandi’s talents as a dancer, actress and choreographer have
taken her to the far corners of the world. She has danced with
Cunard Cruise Lines, performed at Tokyo Disneyland and toured
the Middle East entertaining the Canadian soldiers in Eqypt, Bosnia
and Israel. She appeared on stage in A Touch of Broadway with
Shania Twain during the star’s early years. Sandi has taught
dance workshops in Asia, Australia, Sweden and Canada, traveled
the Pacific Rim doing marketing and promotions for Capezio Ballet
Makers, and was seen on the Space Channel where she portrayed
a seductive but deadly lizard.
DASSE, Jean-Christophe
Paris, FRANCE
Artist
Jean-Christophe (known to his friends as Titof) has enjoyed extensive
training in an eclectic range of dance that includes classical,
modern, jazz, African, hip-hop and acrobatics. He recently appeared
with Britney Spears in the video celebrating the opening of Disney’s
second theme park in Paris, and in the hit musical Notre Dame
de Paris. Jean-Christophe has also performed in The Spoletto Festival
in Charleston, South Carolina and in the celebrated Olympic Art
Festival at the Atlanta Games. His film credits include Lune de
Fiel directed by Roman Polanski and choreographed by Redha.
DE TOMMASO, Cosimo
Brindisi, ITALY
Artist
Born in the beautiful medieval town of Oria, Cosimo began his
dance training in the south of Italy at the Tersicore School and
went on to graduate from the Academie Princess Grace de Monte
Carlo. When Cosimo was 19, he moved to Barcelona where he became
a member of It Dansa and performed the works of many well known
choreographers, including Nacho Duato, Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kylian
and Wim Wandekeybus under the direction of Catherine Allard. He
later joined the Dance Theater of Ireland, and was a member of
the Metros Contemporary Dance Company directed by Ramon Oller.
DUMAS, Francesca
Oxford, ENGLAND
Artist
Francesca Dumas is as comfortable soaring through the air on a
flying trapeze as she is dancing on the ground. As a young gymnast,
she originally began studying dance in her hometown to improve
her poise. Francesca later attended the Royal Ballet School’s
Senior Associate Program and the English National Ballet School
before receiving a scholarship to the London Studio Centre for
contemporary, jazz and theatre training. Upon graduation, Francesca
toured England with The Jazz Company 2001, and since that time,
has worked as an aerialist and dancer for corporate shows and
specialty acts in the U.K. and India
EJAN, Jasmine
San Diego, California USA
Artist
Jasmine Ejan credits her Filipino heritage with inspiring her
love of performance, as singing and dancing were always a huge
part of her culture and family celebrations. Following her childhood
dream, Jasmine danced with Channel Islands Ballet Company in Ventura,
California and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Dance from
the University of California at Irvine. Jasmine loves to dance
salsa with her fiancé, enjoys museums, cutting coupons,
traveling and theatre. She plans to return to school for a Masters
in Education and hopes to one day create an after-school program
for inner-city kids.
FELSKE, Aaron
Denmark, Wisconsin USA
Artist
Aaron began his career as a gymnast at the age of 3 and progressed
to Olympic training by the age of 13. In High School, he began
to participate in musicals, and eventually he enrolled in the
musical theater and dance program at the University of Wisconsin
– Stevens Point. He also studied at the School of American
Ballet and the Broadway Theater Project before graduating with
honors. Three months after graduation, Aaron made his Broadway
debut in Fosse and joined the production’s national tour
for a year and a half
GARCIA, Fabrice
Istres en Provence, FRANCE
Artist
Fabrice performed as the Green Lizard in Cirque du Soleil’s
Mystere in Las Vegas for over 4 years. He has lived in Canada,
Switzerland and France, and performed with several dance companies
including Louise Bedard, Phillipe Saire and Ontario Ballet Theater.
He toured throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the US, and upon
graduation from the National Center of Contemporary Dance in France,
became assistant choreographer of Philippe Saire in Lausame, Switzerland.
While performing, Fabrice teaches contemporary jazz, and has choreographed
13 projects; most recently 2002’s Three presented in Las
Vegas. He enjoys video editing and hopes to one day direct a film.
GLOVER, Eira Joy Davies
Prince George, BC, CANADA
Artist
Since childhood, Eira’s been enthusiastic about dance. She
began dancing in Prince George, British Columbia where she had
many opportunities to perform. Eira received numerous scholarships,
allowing her to continue training across Canada and the US, working
with renowned artists including Ann Reinking. Following High School
she moved to the Netherlands and completed the Individual Graduate
Program at the Rotterdamse Dansacademie. After performing throughout
Holland with a modern company and the opera Rigoletto, Eira spent
the next 7 months touring South America, Africa and the Mediterranean
dancing aboard the Silver Whisper Luxury Liner.
HOUSTON, Chris
Paisley, SCOTLAND
Artist
After receiving a diploma in Languages and Communications, Chris
decided to become a professional dancer instead of pursuing business
studies in Glasgow. As a gymnast, he fell in love with dance,
and before long, was perfecting his ballet, tap, jazz and modern
steps at London’s Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts.
He later earned a work-study scholarship and trained at Steps
on Broadway in NYC. On stage, Chris appeared in the final London
cast of Miss Saigon, played Coricopat and Rumpus Cat in the West
End’s production of Cats and was dance captain in an Edinburgh
production of Peter Pan.
LAFOND, Sandrine
Montreal, CANADA/Cannes, FRANCE
Artist
Sandrine was five when she first got hooked on dance. Since the
beginning of her career, she has toured throughout the world.
In France, Sandrine worked with the Paul Les Oiseaux Dance Company
and performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992
Olympic Winter Games with choreographer Philippe Decoufle. She
went on to dance in the Netherlands with Djazzex Dance Company,
and in Montreal with the Cas Public Dance Company, Compagnie Marie
Chouinard and various independent choreographers. Sandrine is
a student of the avant-garde Butoh Japanese dance, and received
a grant to study in Japan with Master Min Tanaka.
MANDONNET, Sarah
Paris, FRANCE
Artist
Sarah Mandonnet began taking dance classes in her hometown of
Toulouse. After four years of private study, she trained at the
National Conservatory in Toulouse where she was awarded a number
of medals. Sarah’s studies continued at Roland Petit’s
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Danse in Marseille, followed
by two years in Lyon at the Conservatoire National Supérieur
de Musique et de Danse. Since earning her degree and diploma in
Choreography Studies, she has taken workshops with some of the
world’s leading dancers and choreographers, and performed
with the Compagnie Ballet Actuel in Toulouse and Compagnie Rick
Odums in Paris.
MISLAN, Andrea
Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA
Artist
Andrea Mislan has been dancing since she was three years old.
She graduated with distinction from Canada’s Royal Winnipeg
Ballet’s Professional Division and went on to complete their
graduate program. She performed with the company in Nutcracker
for several seasons, toured with Giselle in Europe, and in the
United States with Swan Lake and Ballanchine’s Serenade.
Andrea has worked with critically acclaimed choreographer Mark
Godden, was a featured contemporary dancer with Winnipeg’s
Groundswell, and played two recurring characters on Canadian television’s
children’s show Toy Castle. Andrea would like to thank her
family and friends for their continuous support.
NOISETTE, Loïc
Rouen, FRANCE
Artist
While still in high school, Loïc pursued intensive dance
studies at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Paris. There
he had the opportunity to work with several chorographers including
Carolyn Carlsson, Dominique Bagouet, Jennifer Muller and Maguy
Marin. After graduation, he performed and toured internationally
with the Ballet Preljocaj for over 6 years. Loïc went on
to work with several theater, dance, and performance art companies
to experience a wide variety of techniques and discover new ways
of performing.
PAN, Andrew
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Artist
Andrew Pan received his initial
dance training at Malaysia’s Federal Academy of Ballet then
moved to England where he studied for over two years at London’s
Central School of Ballet. Andrew went on to perform with Sweden’s
Malmö Stadsteater, then spent over a decade in Germany at
the Stadttheater Aachen, Bühnen der Hansestadt Lübeck,
Ballet Theater Hagen and Tanzcompagnie Giessen. Andrew has danced
in Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, Carmina Burana, and Nutcracker among
many others. He has also performed in the hit musical Notre Dame
de Paris and as Mowgli in the Jungle Book.
PAUZÉ, Jacinthe
Montreal, Quebec CANADA
Artist
Jacinthe graduated from Les Grand Ballets Canadiens School
in Montreal and performed with the National Ballet of Canada before
giving birth to her two beautiful children Saskya and Gaël.
She has appeared on many stages, television shows and films, most
recently having performed in six different productions at the
Casino of Montreal and touring throughout Canada. She is constantly
searching to expand her creative horizons and her career by experiencing
different art forms such as acting, percussion, tap dancing and
Flamenco. Jacinthe is a very positive and dynamic woman who likes
to push her limits and find new challenges.
PERRY, Jennifer
Chicago, Illinois USA
Artist
Upon graduating from the Chicago Academy for the Arts, Jennifer
studied dance at the State University of New York at Purchase
College. While there, she performed works by Merce Cunningham,
Doug Varone and Paul Taylor as part of the Purchase Dance Corps
tour to Hong Kong. After completing her third year of school,
she was hired as a company member with Donald Byrd the Group and
toured nationally with the company for two years. She later danced
with The Kevin Wynn Collection, and worked as a principal dancer
in the Ricky Martin Video Loaded which was choreographed by Mia
Michaels.
PESCETTO, Josef Patrick
Chicago/Baltimore USA
Artist
Josef Patrick Pescetto first got serious about working on the
stage while studying at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He
went on to dance for fifteen years with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
where he was honored with the Ruth Page Achievement Award for
the Twyla Tharp project. Joey’s other credits include the
first national tour of Fosse as a featured lead singer, as well
as performing for Opryland and Walt Disney World Productions.
He is currently working on his singing career with his singer/songwriter
brother Jeff, who coincidentally worked with Celine Dion on one
of her albums.
RIDLEY, Deon
Norfolk, Virgina USA
Artist/Dance Captain
As a child, Deon danced with the Centerstage Childrens’ Theater
and went on to train at the Virginia Governors Magnet School of
Performing Arts, Evelynn Ott School of Dance, Virginia Beach Ballet
Academy, Broadway Dance Center and STEPS in NYC. He appeared in
the North American tours of Damn Yankees and Fame the Musical,
the German production of Cats, and regional productions of Five
Guys Named Moe and Once on This Island. Broadway credits include
A Christmas Carol starring Frank Langella and The Lion King. Deon
also appeared in the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration
at Madison Square Garden.
RUSSO, Jennita
San Francisco, California USA
Artist
 Jennita Russo didn’t choose dance; it chose her when she was
just five years old. Jennita’s broad dance background includes
New York’s Eliot Feld Ballet, the Pennsylvania Ballet Company
in Philadelphia and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She was invited
to join Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Project in New York
City and Palm Beach, Florida. Jennita’s other credits include
performing a half-time hip-hop routine for the Chicago Bulls during
the 1996 & 1997 NBA Championships, and ongoing work as a print
model for renowned dance photographer Lois Greenfield. In her
spare time, Jennita moonlights as a professional chef and floral
designer
SAMPLE, Gregory
Louisville, Kentucky USA
Artist
Greg became fascinated with dance at the age of 5. He danced in
numerous productions at the North Carolina School of the Arts,
where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary
Dance. Since then, Greg has been a member of Hubbard Street Dance
Chicago and has toured nationally and internationally with the
company. His credits include performances at Opryland USA, film
and concert work. Greg has also won several dance scholarships
and National Poetry Awards.
SHANNON-JACKSON, Sunday
New York City, NY USA
Artist
Shannon-Jackson has been dancing since she was a child. She trained
at the Dance theater of Harlem, Alvin Ailey Dance Center, Boston
Ballet and the Central Pennsylvanian Youth Center. She went on
to major in dance at New York’s LaGuardia High School of
Performing arts, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
from The Juilliard School. Sunday has performed with the Connecticut
Ballet and Zig Zag Ballet, and worked as a dancer and model for
the National Basketball Association. Before each performance,
Sunday reads a passage from Nelson Mandela’s Inaugural speech
for inspiration.
SICARD, Caroline
Montreal, Quebec Canada
Artist
Caroline Sicard began dancing at the age of 4, and at 15, earned
a full scholarship to the professional dance program at the Banff
Center for the Arts in Alberta, Canada. Caroline graduated from
L’Ecole Superieure de Danse du Quebec in Montreal, and attended
the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto. She appeared
in Les Grands Ballet Canadiens productions of Nutcracker, Giselle,
and 4 Temperaments, and can be seen in the music video Tonight
by Soul Decision. Caroline has also performed with the National
Ballet of Canada, Desrosier Danse Theater, Ontario Ballet Theater,
Opera Lyra and L’Opera de Montreal.
SKRYPKA, Nikolai
Kiev, Ukraine
Artist
The son of a conductor and husband of an ice skater, Skrypka’s
life is surrounded by music and sport; as a dancer, he’s
found the place where music and sport meet. Trained at the National
Ballet School of the Ukraine and the Russian Academy of Dance,
Nikolai began his professional career in his hometown of Kiev.
He danced with the National Ballet of Kiev and the National Ballet
of the Ukraine, and during that time, was named an Honored Artist
of the Ukraine. Skrypka brought his talent west and performed
at the Teatro SCALA in Madrid, Spain.
SORGATO, Amber
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Artist
Amber graduated with a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory,
later training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New
York and with the Harvard Summer Dance program. Amber’s credits
include Kiss Me Kate, the Music Man, the Sound of Music, and Grease
at the Desert Playhouse. She performed with the San Diego Civic
Light Opera and on Princess Cruise Lines. In Las Vegas, Amber
appeared with the Rockettes at the Flamingo Hilton, in Storm at
Mandalay Bay and Notre Dame de Paris at the Paris Hotel. She thanks
her family for their constant love and support.
SRVKOVA, Silvia
Bratislava, SLOVAQUIA
Artist
Silvia was born into the world of dance, with both her parents
being professional dancers. For eight years she trained at the
Professional Dance Academy in her native Slovakia, then moving
to the US where she was accepted to the fellowship program at
the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Silvia’s professional
credits include the Lucnica Dance Company, The Elisa Monte Dance
Company, the International Dance Theater of Amsterdam, Ballet
Hispanico of New York, and the National tour of The King and I.
STIKEMAN, Naomi
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
Artist
Naomi Stikeman started dancing as a little girl because her best
friend was taking lessons. Not one to be left behind, Naomi went
on to graduate from the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto.
Naomi has performed with the National Ballet of Canada, Ballet
Béjart, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, La La La Human Steps
and as a guest artist with the Copenhagen International Ballet.
In November 2002 the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
presented Naomi with a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a
Performing Arts Program or Series.
TOOKEY, Stacey
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
Artist
Dance runs in the Tookey family; Stacey’s mother is a choreographer
and dance teacher who also owns and runs the dance studio in Edmonton
where Stacey trained. Stacey’s brother is also a professional
dancer, and she says her younger sister isn’t far behind.
Stacey was an apprentice member of Ballet British Columbia, and
danced with the NBA’s Grizzlies Extreme Dance Team, Fusion
Dance Company and Mia Michaels’ company RAW. She assisted
the choreographer in A Few Good Men Dancin’ on Broadway,
appeared in the Houston Grand Opera’s production of Carmen,
and danced in Seoul, Korea with the Parsons Dance Project.
VALENTI, Valentina
Rome, ITALY
Artist
Born in Rome, Valentina studied classic and modern dance, acting
and singing at the Europa Ballet in Rome where she received her
degree in Dance. She began her professional career in Paris and
toured with many contemporary dance companies throughout Italy.
Valentina especially enjoyed her 5 year collaboration with choreographer
Sacha Ramos on several works including Capitolo 21 and James Joyce.
She loved interpreting his unique fusion of dance, music and theater
that provokes the emotions of spectators through its passion and
simplicity.
VILLALTA, Francisco
La Linea de la Concepcion, SPAIN
Artist
Francisco, better known as Paco, graduated from the Instituto
del Teatro de Barcelona which was followed by two years of post-graduate
work with the young Spanish company IT Dansa. He has a wide range
of professional experience, including three years with the Compania
Metros under the direction of Ramon Oller. Paco has also worked
as a model and appeared in the music videos of Pastora Soler and
Robert Palmer. Francisco loves all music, but has a particular
passion for Flamenco. When he’s not on stage, he also enjoys
devouring a good book and escaping inside a great movie.
ZIEGLER, Andrea
New Hamburg, Ontario CANADA
Artist
Upon graduating from the dance performance program at Toronto’s
Ryerson Theatre School, Andrea joined the Toronto cast and touring
company of Phantom of the Opera. She performed in Les Grands Ballet
Canadiens rendition of Nutcracker, and spent one year training
with Montreal’s La La La Human Steps. Andrea’s professional
credits include the European tour of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam
as well as the company’s Las Vegas production of Mystère.
When Andrea is not on stage, she is happiest traveling, hiking,
singing, flipping and laughing.
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