Jazz

Selena Hepburn started dancing at the age of seven in Chesterfield, VA where she enjoyed training in a wide variety of styles, competing, and performing at local events. As a teen she danced as an apprentice to the jazz company Fusion in Richmond, VA, at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii, and as a back-up dancer for Hip Hop artists. She continued her training at Ohio University, Joy of Motion in D.C. and studios in NYC such as BDC.

Brian Friedman can be described as a pioneer entrepreneur, having opened his first dance studio at the age of 16. He got his first big break when he starred in the 1992 film Newsies. Soon thereafter, he was one of the breakout stars on the hit show Kids Incorporated, alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt and the late Brittany Murphy.

Brooke Lipton’s energy is contagious. She captivates a room with her unique style and inspires with her bold storylines, bringing a challenging, yet nurturing, experience to dancers, teacher, parents, and observers.

Brooke had an amazingly successful season as Assistant Choreographer for the Emmy Nominated TV hit Glee and with the National Glee Tour. You can see Brooke as a featured dancer in the movie Rock of Ages.

Michelle Elkin most recently choreographed a promo for the TV Land show Younger, as well as a piece for the NSO Pops Opening at Kennedy Center. She is currently in pre production for a new production of the musical Children Of Eden. She has also created musical numbers featuring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, and special guest Joshua Henry for the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall.