Casa Samba is a New Orleans-based, authentic Brazilian Escola de Samba (samba school). Mayor Sidney Barthelemy proclaimed Casa Samba as the first samba school in New Orleans on July 21, 1993. Director, Curtis Pierre, and Brazilian master drummer, Jorge “Alabe” Bezerra,… read more
Joy has traveled and competed in numerous dance competitions in New York, Miami, and Houston. She has won numerous dance title’s; including, ones at the International Hustle and Salsa Competition, Hustle USA, and New York’s Dance Sport. She has performed locally in New Orleans, as the Arabian Princess, in Ballet… More >
Bamboula 2000 is a dance and music ensemble that draws on multicultural roots that reach deep into the soil of Congo Square in the City of New Orleans. For hundreds of years, the town square played host to dance and music rituals performed by people of Caribbean and West African… More >
Carrie Black began her dance training at the Giacobbe Academy of Dance where she studied with Joseph and Maria Giacobbe, Richard Rholden, Ceyhun Ozsoy, and others. She was an original member of the New Orleans Youth Ballet with whom she performed in multiple full-length ballets such as Cinderella and Beauty… More >
Casa Samba is a New Orleans-based, authentic Brazilian Escola de Samba (samba school). Mayor Sidney Barthelemy proclaimed Casa Samba as the first samba school in New Orleans on July 21, 1993. Director, Curtis Pierre, and Brazilian master drummer, Jorge "Alabe" Bezerra, lead the group with the assistance of Carol Barber.… More >
Cheryl O’Sullivan began her dance training at Jeanne Bayhi’s School of dance under Jeanne Bayhi, Jay Kliendorf and later, Richard Rholden. She continued her dance training through her collegiate career at SLU, where she also received a degree in Nutrition. While at SLU, she received her training in modern dance,… More >
Cristine Barona studied ballet from the age of three at Ballet Hysell with Diane Carney and Harvey Hysell and continued her studies in ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz at the London Contemporary Dance School in London, England. Cristine has performed with Anne Burr Dance Company, Laura Jerez, Gabe Pickard, Monique… More >
Darryl Young a.k.a. Dancingman 504 is a native New Orleanian. As a second line dancer, his goal is to bring the eyes of the world back to dance. He wishes to pass the art of second line dancing to children in New Orleans and runs a program called “Heal 2… More >
Since 1982, Daniel - as Artistic Co-Director - has coordinated the accomplishment of the ensemble's full range of accomplishments. Daniel's intensive study of international dance began in the 1970's under two experts then residing in New Orleans, Ms. Pat Jessee and Mr. Barry Ivker. He was a founding member of… More >
A native of New Orleans, LA, Danielle Harrell Scheib received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University. Her versatility as a dancer/singer has led her to perform in shows such as "Oklahoma", "Guys and Dolls", "Carousel", "La Cage Aux Folles", and in the German cast of Broadway's "42nd Street"… More >
Eddy is a New Orleans resident, with more than twenty years of professional dance experience around the world, and has worked with renowned teachers from numerous organizations such as Martha Graham Company, Limon Dance Company and The National Dance Company of Costa Rica. Eddy has also been asked to train… More >
Eliza began dancing at the age of three, studying ballet in her hometown of New Orleans. She initiated her flamenco training in New Mexico under Maria Benitez, Martin Santangelo and Soledad Barrio, and later in Mexico with Raul Salcedo and Marisol Moreno. In 2002 she moved to Spain to pursue… More >
Elizabeth graduated in May 2009 from Saint Edward's University in Austin, TX with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance and Arts Administration. She has been dancing her whole life and strengths include tap, jazz, and musical theatre. She moved to New Orleans to get involved in the theatre community.… More >
Fuad Adra and his partner Özlem Direk are known for their passionate connection, playfulness, uninhibited style and colorful musicality. Fuad has been dancing the Argentine Tango since 2000. Both he and Özlem have trained under some of the most acknowledged Argentine Tango teachers in the world. Mr. Adra has studied… More >
Jennifer Hicks received her MFA from Naropa University in Contemporary Performance, her BFA from Tufts University and Degree in Fine Arts from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston. Jennifer won the prestigious The Traveling Scholars Award from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and is… More >
Jessi is a South Louisiana native who grew up inundated with the resonances of Zydeco, Cajun, Jitterbug, and Second Line dance. She began her formal dance training at Louisiana State University where, under the mentorship of LSU's Head of Dance Molly Buchman, she discovered her choreographic voice. After earning her… More >
John Allen is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Tulane University . He directs John/Allen Project which just returned from performances at international festivals in South Africa , Zimbabwe and a show in Salt Lake City , Utah . One of his latest works,… More >
Kelly is a working professional in the local theatre community as a dancer, actress, singer, and choreographer. Considering herself a dancer first, she enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of dance and performance with her students and fellow performers. Her favorite "role" is being a mom to her own little… More >
Kettye Voltz is the co-founder and artistic director of New Orleans based Tsunami Dance. Her choreography has been performed locally in Tsunami Dance Company’s concerts Fast Forward, GO, Match, Orpheus, Portraits in a Forgotten City, Fugitive, Street of Crocodiles, Dreams of Oblivion, and Covers. In addition to her choreography for… More >
Leigh M. Brockman, a New Orleans native, currently teaches for the Loyola University Ballet Department in their Preparatory Program (Levels I, II, IV and Pointe), dances for the well-established New Orleans based folk group - the Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble, and performs and choreographs for the local modern… More >
Maggie Lynch received a B.S in Marketing Business Administration and a minor in modern dance from Louisiana State University. She has performed and choreographed under the direction of Molly Buchmann, Christine Chrest, and Jacques Heim. Maggie spent August of 2008 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of a physical… More >
Marion is a modern dancer and choreographer. She began dancing as a child, and has studied Modern, West African, Ballet, Jazz, and Hula. Marion received her BA at Vassar College, where she studied Geography-Anthropology and Dance. She was a member of the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre for four years, where… More >
Mary Glackmeyer, originally from Columbus, GA, began her dance training at the age of 6. She graduated Valedictorian from The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, in 2006 with her B.F.A. in Modern Dance Performance. While at UArts, she performed as a soloist in works by Martha Graham, Christopher Huggins, Matthew… More >
Elegant and mesmerising, audiences are treated to a fusion of music, feminine beauty,strength and sensuality all wrapped in dazzling elaborate costumes. This premiere tribal bellydance troupe, performs at music venues, gallery openings, and corporate and not-for-profit events. Tribal bellydance is a performance art appropriate for a variety of spaces, including… More >
Nathalie is a World Swing Dance Champion and has repeatedly won every major U.S. swing dance title. Known for her gravity-defying aerials, Nathalie has taught and performed in more than 26 countries. Her vibrant performances have earned Nathalie many stage, film, and television appearances. She performed and served as a… More >
Nicole started her dancing career in Walled Lake, Michigan in 1989. From there she has been dancing, teaching, and choreographing all over the world. She has trained all over the country including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Orlando. Nicole started her teaching career after graduating high school at Dance… More >
Özlem Direk and her partner Fuad Adra are known for their passionate connection, playfulness, uninhibited style and colorful musicality. Both Direk and Adra have trained under some of the most acknowledged Argentine Tango teachers in the world. Ms. Direk has studied with Pablo Veron, Noel Strazza, Fabian Salas, Carolina Del… More >
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Arts Council Of New Orleans
935 Gravier Street, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 523-1465
