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NYC'S Performing Arts Collective is an in-house master class series that brings dance professionals to studios & schools across the country, easing the transition from studio life to life as a professional. The P.A.C. provides a supportive, non-competitive environment that aims to build confidence and a strong work ethic while encouraging students to go after their dreams in any arena. NYC'S Performing Arts Collective.The Next Step.thepacnyc_gmail.com

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ABOUT
NYC'S Performing Arts Collective was created by dancers Adriana Falcon and Tiffani Rogers. Both Massachusetts natives, Ms. Falcon and Ms. Rogers danced together at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Their desire to keep dancing brought them to New York City over five years ago, where they continue to train and perform.Together they wanted to create a way to foster success in dance and the arts through motivation and passion. Falcon and Rogers felt there was a disconnect between transitioning from studio life to the professional dance world. This in-house master class series connects these two worlds together. The P.A.C. faculty is passionate about inspiring the dancer within.

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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DANCE WORKSHOPS

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Sample Master Class Schedule
1 DAY MASTER CLASS SERIES (A) 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 hour Workshop of choice1 DAY MASTER CLASS SERIES (B) 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 hour Workshop of choice2 DAY MASTER CLASS SERIES DAY 1: 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 hour Workshop of choice DAY 2: 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 1/2 hour class of studio's choice 1 hour Workshop of choice

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Class Descriptions
BALLETThe P.A.C. offers ballet classes ranging from the Cecchetti Method to Vaganova. All classes start at the ballet barre, move to the center for adagio, petite allegro, etc., and travel across the floor. Class combinations include classic variations and /or original works. JAZZOur jazz classes explore a variety of styles including classical jazz, lyrical, and commercial jazz.Students will work to increase flexibility and range of motion while focusing on projection and personality to build confident and versatile performers!CONTEMPORARYOur contemporary classes discover new and innovative ways to move through the body and manipulate both ballet and jazz vocabulary. Students will discover musicality, spatial awareness, and how to approach each movement with different dynamics and energy. MODERNThe P.A.C. offers Graham-based modern classes.HIP HOPOur hip hop classes allow students to learn fundamental hip hop movements along with the history of hip hop culture. The combination will incorporate influences from popping, locking, vogueing, breaking, waving and funk dance. Dancers will have the space to explore their character and have the freedom to move with the groove! THEATER DANCEThe P.A.C. offers exciting theater dance classes that bring Broadway to you! Students will learn original choreography from classic Broadway shows as well as using scores from contemporary musicals.These Broadway babies will learn the importance of story-telling!TAPOur Tap classes range from Broadway Tap to Rhythmic. All classes start with a tap warm-up, an across the floor, and will finish with a class combo. ACTINGThe P.A.C. offers acting audition classes where the students will learn how to succeed in auditions and interviews of all types from college admission in theater programs to meeting with agents. By the end of the master class, these young actors will walk away with new knowledge and confidence that will put them two steps ahead in the business!NEW! ZUMBA ® FITNESSThe ZUMBA ® Program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhiliarating, and effective fitness system. This class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits (as defined by Zumba Fitness, LLC)

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Dance Workshops
Each P.A.C. Master Class Series ends with a 1 hr. Dance Workshop. Studio owners & program directors can choose from:ART OF AUDITIONINGThrough a mock audition students will learn and be prepared for auditions ranging from college to dance agencies.COLLEGE & DANCEDiscussions and tips on preparation for college auditions, applications and guidance on where to attend.A LOOK INSIDE THE INDUSTRYAnswers students questions on the who, what and where of the dance industry, along with advice and suggestions on how to create a path to their dance dreams.NUTRITION FOR DANCERSDiscussion and tips on how to nurture your body through food, exercise and wellness practices.STRENGTH & CONDITIONINGTo provide training and activities which expand the student's understanding of the specialized conditioning needs for dancers that are not addressed by traditional dance technique classes.**NEW! FROM THE JUDGE'S TABLEA 1-hour session with Faculty members that are current judges on the competition circuit. Get feedback of your competition dances from the Pros before taking off for competition! Discuss common judge's critiques, creative music choices, healthy competition habits, and tips on how to cut your dances out of the herd.Contact us to inquire about custom-designing your Master Class & Workshop Series

Faculty

MEET OUR FACULTY

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JESSICA CHEN

"THE J.CHEN PROJECT"

KEVIN GUY

"ACROSS THE UNIVERSE"

ROBERT TAYLOR JR.

"SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"

JONA BIDDLE

BET'S "106 & PARK"

ASHLEY WHITSON

"GRAHAM II"

ADRIANA FALCON

*STEP IT UP & DANCE*

MELISSA HALEY SMITH

"RIVERWIDE PRODUCTIONS"

TIFFANI ROGERS

"GLOBAL TIDES"

ASHLEY CARTER

"DOUBLETAKE DANCE"

ELISABETH RAINER

"CIIRQUE LE MASQUE"

VANESSA MARTINEZ DE BANOS

"TELA KATOLA"

SHAUNA SORENSEN

"IN-SIGHT DANCE CO"

Adrisbio

ADRIANA FALCON
JAZZ, CONTEMPORARYAdriana Falcon has a B.A. in Education from the University of Massachusetts- Amherst. Ms. Falcon travels the country teaching master classes and judging for regional and national dance competitions and conventions. Adriana is currently a guest teacher at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and has taught contemporary at the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. As a performer, Adriana was one of twelve chosen to join the cast of Bravo's hit series "Step It Up & Dance". She has perfomed Michael Jackson's "Thriller' on the TODAY Show and at the Tribeca Film Festival. Adriana is featured in Shaun T's popular fitness series "INSANITY"! She was also featured in the opening ceremonies for the U.S. Open, performed with music legend Manheim Steamroller and danced alongside The Hangover's Zach Galifinakis. Industrials include: XBOX 360's KINECT featuring Ne-Yo, Waterford Crystals and N.Y.L.A. Shoes. Adriana was both dancer and actor in independent films "The Video Guys", "Maggie Marvel", and will be playing the lead in upcoming dance documentary "20 Somethings-NY" premiering this summer! Theater credits include: Peter Pan,The King and I, Anything Goes, and Spain's Le Cirque. Currently, Adriana is a member of LiNK! the Movement, under Artistic Director Ginger Cox, and has performed at the International Dance Festival in NYC, "On With The Dance" benefiting Dancer's Responding to Aids, "Built on Stilts" in Martha's Vineyard, Jazz Dance Enterprises, 60x60 Festival, at Webster Hall, 92Y, DiCapo Theater among others. For more information visit: www.adrianafalcondances.com

Founder/Artistic Director

Jonasbio

JONA BIDDLE
HIP-HOP FUSIONWith hard work, resilience, and dedication, Jona Biddle unleashed his signature style of choreography, which he calls "Hip Hop Fusion". Jona says "I have studied so many genres of dance that when I create choreography, I like to infuse all styles together. This way there is something for everyone!" He has taken this style and used it as a cataylst to create Biddle Management which spearheads five dance companies including, The All*Starz, Jane Doe, HynoKidz, Bonified, and The Professionals Dance Company. Jona's choreography was featured in Beyonce's TARGET® in-store, on BET's 106 & Park for Willow Smith's video premiere of "Whip My Hair," and at R&B Star Ashanti's Key to the City Ceremony. Jona has also choreographed for Pop Artist Danni Ai (signed with Grammy nominated producer, "Allstar"), John Frtiz, for VH1's reality show "Love & Hip-Hop", Clarissa Rose (Bet 106 & Park), Hayley Chapelle's "5 Star General" music video, and for the opening act for reggae artist Shaggy, just to name a few. Whether dancing, choreographing for one of his dance companies, or working as Dance Director for Turn 2 Us School Program for NYC public schools, Jona Biddle is always looking to take his career, his dancers and proteges to the next level!

Lizziesbio

ELISABETH RAINER
CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, YOGAElisabeth Rainer is a New York based dancer, teacher, yogi, and activist. She holds a BA from Gallatin School of New York University with a concentration in Activism Through Artistry and Revolutionary Journalism. She has trained extensively in Cecchetti ballet technique, as well as many different styles of jazz and modern techniques. Elisabeth has danced with LiNK! the Movement under the direction of Ginger Cox, performing throughout the country. She has also worked with individual choreographers such as Ferdinand DeJesus, Toni Basil, Chris Hale and many others.Currently, Elisabeth can be seen performing around the world with Cirque Le Masque.Elisabeth Rainer has taught dance as far away as Ghana, West Africa, and currently teaches dance and yoga throughout the NYC area, including Broadway Dance Center. Elisabeth encourages her students to achieve more than they think is possible, explore their artistry, improve their technique in every class, and of course to run away with the circus, just like her.

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SHAUNA SORENSEN
CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, BALLETShauna Sorensen earned her BFA in Dance Performance from The University at Buffalo. She has been teaching in NYC and upstate New York for the past 8 years. She is currently a member of LiNK! the Movement, under the direction of Ginger Cox, where she performed at: SoNo Arts Festival, New York's 60X60 Dance, Elan Summer Dance Awards, and Jazz Dance Choreography Enterprises. Most recently, Shauna has been working with In-Sight Dance Company, a Queens based ballet/modern dance company. Shauna has also performed at the Walker Street Theatre, at Choreographer's Carnival with Synthesis Dance Project, Dancer's Responding to Aids, Tangle: A Site Specific Dance, Music, and Art Show, and was a featured backup dancer for singer Barry Brandon and Livid Rock Band. Shauna's choreography first premiered in the summer of 2010 at the Ailey City Group Theatre in New York City and since then has been shown at the Kat Wildish Performance Showcase, The Hatch Performance Series, The Quarterly Arts Soiree at Webster Hall, The PMT Showcase Series, and In-Sight's "Suite Summer Festival". For more information visit: www.shaunasorensen.com

Melissasbio

MELISSA HALEY SMITH
ACTING/AUDITION WORKSHOPMelissa Haley Smith has a BFA in Theatre Performance from Hofstra University and has been performing in New York for the past 6 years. On screen, Melissa can be seen in independent film "The One You Marry," as supporting actress in "Leave Me Behind," which has been acknowledged in film festivals throughout the country and in Europe, and as Katie Kellie Kimbrough in the hilarious new web-series "White Liars." As a model, Melissa has been featured in the Yoplait Light Campaign, for Hasbro Toys, and for Oral B Toothpaste. Melissa is currently a member of The Complete Theater Company in NYC, where she just completed a festival of one act plays. She has also had the pleasure of working with New York based theater companies Variations Theater Group, the Queens Players, and Boomerang Theater Co. on various projects. Melissa is the co-founder of RiverWide Productions, an independent film company currently in production of their second film project. For information check out www.riverwideproductions.com. As an actor in NYC, Melissa feels it is her responsibility to pass on the valuable information she has learned and some of the ins and outs about the business to those who are just starting out. For Melissa's upcoming events visit www.melissahaleysmith.com.

Ashleysbio

ASHLEY WHITSON
MODERNAshley Whitson graduated from The University of Massachusetts- Amherst Magna Cum Laude in 2007 with a B.A. in Dance and a B.B.A. in Finance. At The Five College Dance Department, Ashley was awarded the Chancellor's Scholarship Award in Dance and was chosen to perform works by faculty and guest artists Billbob Brown, Mark Allan Davis, Paul Dennis, and Donna Mejia. Shw has also studied dance at Seiskaya Ballet School, Alvin Ailey, and Ballet Arts. Ashley has performed with Nina Buisson Contemporary Move, Sunhwa Ko-Ryo Dance Theater, Beth Soll and Company, and Vangeline Butoh Theater. Several of the distinguished venues Ashley has performed at include Jacob's Pillow, Joyce Soho, Judson Church and Dance New Amsterdam. Ashley completed her studies at The Martha Graham School and is currently performing with Graham II.Ashley has taught at MonQi Fitness, Perry Studios in Harlem, Queens Music and Dance School, assists for the PeriChild Program and is ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

JessicaChenbio

JESSICA CHEN
CONTEMPORARY,JAZZ, HIP-HOPJessica Chen is a New York based dancer and choreographer. She moved to NYC to study at the Alvin Ailey School. Jessica continued her education at the Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts where she worked with choreographers such as Sharon Wong, Juan Rodriguez of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Julian Barnett, Camille A. Brown, and Darcy Naganuma. As a commercial dancer Jessica has toured internationally with hip-hop artist and judge of America's Best Dance Crew Lil' Mama and danced in a Marc Ecko Commercial with Vanessa Hudgens. As the Artistic Director of her dance company, "The J. Chen Project," Jessica has presented works at DUMBO Dance Festival, Jennifer Muller the HATCH, Solar One, PMT Seasonal Showcases, Amnesty International's Human Rights Arts Festival, Choreographer's Canvas, Green Space Blooms, and Hawaii's Dance Unlimited. Most recently, Jessica choreographed a production representing the U.S.A. Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo and completed a three month residency at the premiere company in Shanghai, JAZZduFUNK. Ms. Chen has traveled to over 30 countries teaching master classes and performing. This year, Jessica was honored as the Keynote Speaker for Cornell University's "Celebration of Asian American Women" for her work in empowering Asian American women to become leaders in their community. For more information visit: www.jchenproject.com

AshleyCarterbio

ASHLEY CARTER
CONTEMPORARYBoth internationally as well as in the U.S., Ashley is passionate about her work as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Primarily trained in New York, she has studied and worked with many different styles from ballet to lyrical, modern, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, and musical theatre. She has had the opportunity to perform and/or choreograph at venues such as Jacob's Pillow, Teatro Madrid, The Gerald Lynch Theater, The Barrow Street Theater, SummerStage, Spoke the Hub, Webster Hall, and the Ailey Theatre. Last year she performed in Sia's music video, in Central Park for NYC'S SummerStage, and in a Boost Mobile commercial.Ashley is on faculty at various schools in Mexico and Spain; is a faculty member at Peridance in New York City, and has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Ballet Arts, Lines Dance Center in San Francisco and Round Rock Repertory in Texas. She can be seen working alongside artists such as Ricky Martin and Mila Kunis. In 2008, Ashley was invited to Madrid to teach at the Association of Dance Professionals and choreograph for Spanish recording artist Nuria Elosegui. Ashley just completed a full-length show for her company DoubleTake Dance. For more information visit: www.doubletakedanceco.com

TiffaniRogersbio

TIFFANI ROGERS
JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATERTiffani Rogers, a Massachusetts native, graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a B.A. in Sociology and Education. Along with her studies, Tiffani was a dancer with the nationally ranked UMASS Dance Team and performed in the dance department's Emerging Choreographer's Series. Tiffani currently lives in New York City and has recently finished her M.A. in Childhood and Special Education from NYU. Since relocating to NYC, Tiffani has trained at The Alvin Ailey School and The Ailey Extension. She has performed at the Citigroup Ailey Theater and worked with individual choreographers such as Randy Davis, American Ballet Theater's Kat Wildish and Yuka Kawazu. She has also performed for the NYC MS Foundation Benefit and in independant film "Global Tides".Tiffani teaches jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, and theater dance to ages 3-18 throughout the tri-state area, has judged for various dance competitions throughout the country and was a master teacher at American Dance Training Camps in Vermont.Tiffani is working alongside the YAI/New York League in creating ART START, a dance & movement program for children with special needs.

Kevinguybio

KEVIN GUY
JAZZ, HIP HOPKevin Guy studied with famed dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen, thereafter, attending North Carolina School of Performing Arts where he received a B.F.A. in Contemporary Dance. He has performed and been a member of several dance companies such as Dance Alloy Theater, Genesis Dance Company, Opus Dance Theater and with Camille A. Brown, who he continues to work with. Kevin Guy has danced in stage productions of "Pepito's Story" (choreographed and produced by Debbie Allen), "The Black Nativity" (Choreographed by Mabel Robinson for the North Carolina Black Repertory Company), The Metropolitan Opera production of Aida, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and Dancing From The Heart Broadway Cares (with Camille A. Brown.) Kevin was featured in the motion picture "Across the Universe." and most recently in a restaging of "Purlie" with original choreographer Louis Johnson. Mr. Guy has assisted Camille A. Brown on ballets choreographed for La Guardia Performing Arts High School, Barnard College, Alvin Ailey Certificate Program, Ballet Memphis and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His own choreography has been performed in Japan, New York, Tennessee, North Carolina,and Virginia with one piece being inducted into the Jerome Robbins Archive. Kevin Guy currently teaches for CAS/Ailey Camp and is also a Resident Teaching Artist for the Alvin Ailey Foundation Arts in Education program.

Robertsbio

ROBERT TAYLOR JR.
HIP HOPRobert Taylor Jr. has performed on film, television, and on stage! You may recognize Robert from his most recent credit as a contestant on the 8th season of hit tv show "So You Think You Can Dance!" Robert traveled with the National tour of "Hairspray" as a dancer, actor and singer, has performed at MTV'S VMA'S with Shakira, and was a featured dancer in Kat Deluna's "Whine Up" Music Video. In 2002, Mr. Taylor performed for the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson at Webster Hall in NYC. As a choreographer, Robert was chosen to showcase and perform his work at "Carnival", the most prestigious dance show both in NYC and LA for emerging dancers/choreographers.Robert graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a B.A. in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. While at Marymount, he studied the Graham, Horton, and Limon techniques, as well as acting, theater, and various other styles of dance. He also performed in several musicals, including New Girl in Town and The Boyfriend. Robert Is currently a guest teacher at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. For upcoming performances and events visit Robert's new website www.roberttaylorjr.com.

VanessaMartinezbio

VANESSA MARTINEZ DE BANOS

TAP, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZOriginally from Spain, Vanessa is a contemporary jazz and tap dancer, teacher and choreographer. Some of Vanessa's current projects include: Spanish musical theatre company, Tela-Katola, showing the Spanish production of "I love You, You're Perfect...Now Change," dancing in contemporary jazz and tap companies DoubleTake Co, J.T. Lotus Dance Co., BalaSole Dance Co., [The] Movement Initiative, Acrodance S.L, Burnt Sugar; Bemoved, and with choreographers such as Germaul Barnes, Guillem Alsonso, Eva Sanchez, Ashley Carter and Lynn Schwab among others.Most recently, Vanessa was featured in the Europoean production of "Compradores de Suenos" in Madrid, in Tap City in NYC, performed at the Ailey City Group Theater, Gerald W. Lynch Theater, Webster Hall, La Tea Theater, and Baryshnikov Arts Center to name a few. Future performances include Cancer Benefit Gala at the JCC Theater in NYC, "Where Dreams Become Reality" at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center and Fashion District Arts Festival. Vanessa can be seen in several TV and theater productions and commercials including El Pais, Ursus Vodka, Tele5, the movie "Tom & Valkyrie", and dancing alongside Justin Timberlake in "Friends with Benefits".

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