received her Masters in classical voice performance from Manhattan School of Music and her Bachelors in music education from The College of New Jersey. She is a certified music educator in the state of New Jersey having led distinguished programs in Bergen, Middlesex, and Union counties. These programs spanned from teaching elementary, middle and high school students. For eight years Ms. Blossey taught early childhood music for the company Music Preludes. Her experience included leading students age 6 months through 6 years in general music lessons. Currently Ms. Blossey is a choral specialist for the Children’s Chinese Book Garden in New York City. She collaborates with the full time teachers to provide opportunities for seven classes to develop their singing and understanding of music making. She has also taught private voice and piano for over 10 years. As a teacher, Samantha strives to combine a fun and positive atmosphere to give students an outlet for creativity and self-expression. Ms. Blossey is also an accomplished performer having shared her talents in concert, opera and musical theater up and down the U.S. east coast. Her experience also extends to the sports arenas as she is a regular soloist at the Prudential Center for the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. She has performed leading roles with opera companies in Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York and Mississippi. Samantha has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Trenton War Memorial, Don’t Tell Mama, Symphony Space, 54 Below, and the United Nations. Additionally she acts as a soloist and concert producer for non-profit organizations such as the Susan G Komen foundation.

Annamaria Diamant earned her BA in Theatre Arts from the University of South Florida and MA in Arts Administration from Baruch College. She began her career as an instructor with Texas based company MA Dance, and served as an instructional staff member for the Capital One Bowl Halftime Show. She is a former company member of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company (SCDC, formerly Fuzion Dance Artists). Annamaria has performed in contemporary works by Julia Ehrstrand and Jennifer Archibald. Additionally, she’s presented choreographic works for CBGDance, Sans Limites, Your Move: New Jersey Modern Dance Festival, J CHEN PROJECT’s TRANSLATE and Jeniffer Muller’s HATCH series. In 2016 she was named one of SCDC’s Emerging Choreographers and returned in 2018 as a SCDC Artist in Residence. In 2019 she was a finalist for J CHEN PROJECT’s T3 Choreography Competition. Annamaria is a passionate and skilled teaching artist working with educational organizations WR Arts, Williamsburg Movement and Art Center and Garden Street School of the Performing Arts. She is delighted to join the BOLD team and can’t wait to share her enthusiasm with her students and peers!

born and raised in Central NJ, began her dance training at Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio in Edison. In 2008, Lara received the NJ Governor’s Award for Excellence in Dance. Lara earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance from Montclair State University and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance as well as PreK-12 dance certification from Towson University. In 2011, she won the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) regional competition for Art of the Solo and went on to compete and place nationally. She also received the Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education Award in 2013 from Towson University. Lara has performed with Dissonance Dance Theatre (DC), Deep Vision Dance Company (Baltimore), Deviated Theatre (DC), Mish-Mash Productions (NYC), Nikki Manx Dance Project (NJ), Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre/Sean McLeod Dance Experience (NYC), and most notably Carolyn Dorfman Dance (NY/NJ- 2015-2021). She also has had her work adjudicated at the American College Dance Festival Association (now ACDF) and has presented at Dance NJ's "Show Up and Dance" and at The Villagers Theatre in Spring of 2022 with her dance-theatre inclusive work entitled "What Do You See When You Look At Me?" Lara continues to teach both dance and fitness, serving as an educator in studios, colleges, and high schools in the tri-state area.

is an award winning musician from Cuba based in New York City. She graduated as a piano and choral conducting teacher from Amadeo Roldan Conservatory of Music in Havana, Cuba in 2003. Claudia has been teaching piano and voice for more than 14 years. Also, she was choir conductor at Theological Seminary of Baptist Church of Havana. Govantes was first soprano singer of important ensembles such as National Choir of Cuba, Entrevoces Choir and Ensemble Vocal Luna. As a member of those choirs, Claudia made concert tours in countries like Colombia, Spain, Ecuador, Venezuela, Germany and United States. In 2011, the National choir of Cuba, won the First Prize at International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf in Germany. Claudia has been part of records such as "El canto quiere ser luz" (Singing wants to be light) and "Oh Yes!" by National Choir of Cuba, "Apunte" by Ensemble Vocal Luna, "Pedro Bermudez, Música en la catedral de Guatemala" (Pedro Bermudez, Music in the Cathedral of Guatemala) by Ars Longa de la Habana and so on. Nowadays, Govantes is part of All Souls Choir and Musica Viva NY. Furthermore, she offers music classes in several public schools in Manhattan as part of Afro Latin Jazz Alliance directed by Arturo O'Farrill. Also, she is piano accompanist of National Dance Institute.

was born in Monterrey, Mexico, and comes from a family of professional musicians where she represents the fourth generation of pianists. Florencia has a masters degree in piano performance from NJCU and has 18 years of experience in teaching piano, choir, and music appreciation. She believes in the power of music and that every child should have the opportunity to be exposed to a musical education not only to develop a love for music but also to enhance the child’s abilities to think, process, interact, and reason through the process of musical stimulation. She also believes that music is fundamental for the emotional and personal development of the child. Florencia is also the founder of “Hunter Hall” music studio, a space for the performing and visual arts, in Roxbury Township, NJ.

Luiza Karnas (she/her) is a dance artist and educator originally from Brazil. She received her M.F.A in Performance and Choreography from SUNY The College at Brockport, NY, and graduated from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS (Brazil) with a degree in Dance Education. A tap enthusiast by heart, Karnas has presented choreographic works at renowned venues in NYC and is a leading tap dance performer and collaborator of kamrDANCE company. An advocate of dance education, Karnas is an experienced Teaching Artist, and has worked for well-known dance programs such as WR Arts, Notes in Motion, Breaking Ground Dance Center, Rivertown Dance Academy, Downstage Studio, Brooklyn Independent School, Garden House School. Karnas is thrilled to be part of the BOLD team and to continue sharing her passion for dance.

Lisa Latimer is a master dance educator with over ten years of experience teaching dance, spoken word, drama, and creative writing. "My students have grown to work on Broadway and various venues throughout the tri -state. My motto; motivate, inspire and Move Mountains. Every student is special and all can learn. My teaching methodology includes SEL and peer mediation. The students are always motivated to strive for purpose, using performance arts as a platform for achievement and great success."

Paulette Machicado, was born in La Paz - Bolivia. She started dancing at the age of 4 at the Official Ballet School of Bolivia. Subsequently, she became part of the professional cast of the Official Ballet of Bolivia, playing roles as a protagonist. She immersed herself in different styles of dance such as contemporary dance, jazz, break dance, traditional folklore and others. She participated in several national and international dance festivals. Her passion is focused on teaching. She directed different courses and workshops for children, young people and adults. Paulette is a Teacher certified by the American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum. She collaborated and directed dance festivals in her country. Currently she is a dance teacher at Alaya Dance School and she collaborates, manages and organizes dance recitals besides doing the dance choreographies.

Sofia is an alumna of Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and a Concentration in Classical Ballet. She is a barre, dance cardio, and dance teacher in NYC, NJ, and CT. Sofia has been performing, teaching, and studying dance on a professional level for many years. In College she studied with and performed pieces by a multitude of well known choreographers including Katie Langan, Adam Barruch, Chase Brock, Trebien Pollard, and Fredrick Earl Mosley. Sofia is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Company The Dancer Movement Corp: reimagining dance for people with disabilities. Sofia currently teaches around the NYC area bringing the joy of dance to both children and adults. Sofia has a passion for teaching all people and is excited to join the BOLD Arts team!

Madison Meredith is a dance educator, performing artist, choreographer, and Registered Yoga School (RYS) 200 certified yoga teacher in the greater New Jersey area. Madison is a Master of Education candidate in Dance Education with a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) at Rutgers Graduate School of Education. Madison's full-time student teaching was completed at Union City High School under the mentorship of Emma Russo and Cristen Pennello. She is an educator, choreographer, and the Assistant Company Director at Be You Dance Center in Highland Park, NJ. Madison is a teaching artist for Nimbus Dance Works, teaching their Dance & Democracy curriculum in partnership middle schools in Jersey City, NJ. She has also co-created a K-1 social justice based curriculum at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts in New Brunswick, NJ through their Kinetic Connections after-school program. Other teaching partnerships include Fresh Theater Arts in central New Jersey, Gloucester County Institute of Technology, MOVE CJ, Bevel & Co. in Hoboken School District Elementary after-school programs, Swedesboro-Woolwich Little Theater, and private studios setting competitive choreography and teaching masterclasses/workshop. Prior to her graduate studies, Madison received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she also earned minors in Psychology and Education as a Social Science. During her undergraduate studies, she was a member of University DanceWorks, a teaching and performing student company that tours residency programs to public middle and high schools. With University DanceWorks, Madison performed in the dance film “In Between” by Evelyn Wang, and acted as student rehearsal assistant for a repertory excerpt “COLORING” by Chuck Wilt of UNA Productions. Other performance experiences include works by Tony award winner John Heginbotham, Emmy nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold, and other acclaimed artists such as Opus One Contemporary Dance, Caitlin Casson, Lynn Neuman (Artichoke Dance Company), Reggie Oliver, Robin Passmore, John Evans, and Marissa Stahl. She has performed at the 92Y Future Dance Festival 2023 for Julia Ramirez, Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY, the Hudson Guild in Chelsea, NY, CHIMovement Arts Center of Kun- Yang Lin Dance in Philadelphia, PA, Montclair State University for Dance New Jersey's Show Up & Dance 2023, and the Highline Ballroom competing in Run the Night in Chelsea, NY. Madison’s choreographic works have been presented at Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY, the Adrienne Theater in Philadelphia, PA, and the Koresh Artist Showcase in Philadelphia, PA. She has also set choreographic works for MOVE Central Jersey, Gloucester County Institute of Technology Dance Department, Union City High School Dance Department, Swedesboro-Woolwich Little Theater, and multiple competitive dance companies throughout New Jersey.

Has been so honored to be an instructor with BOLD Arts for 8 years now. Being a part of a company that gives students full exposure to all the arts and freedom to express themselves, aligns fully with her perspective as a teacher of the arts. Dana has her MFA in Theatre Performance, with emphasis on Movement from the University of Florida and a BFA from the University of Southern Mississippi in Theatre, minoring in Dance and studying Visual Arts. Throughout graduate school, Dana taught theatre and movement classes to major and non-major undergraduate students. While she has had the opportunity to perform on the stage and still finds time here and there to “find her light", her main focus has been creating accessible dance and performative experiences for her students. Dana has a passion for teaching all the arts and continues to discover how to incorporate theatre, dance, visual art, and music in her work with children. She works for the renowned NDI but has seasoned her training with other NYC based arts organizations; Stages of Learning, Wingspan Arts, Artsconnection’s Broadway Junior, Brooklyn Children’s Theatre and LeAp (Learning through Expanded Arts Programing). Dana has worked with a diverse population of students in the public school system in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens, including leading Professional Developments with classroom teachers and Parent Workshops. The most exciting part of her work has been when working with eager performers to create something that has never existed before, writing original scripts, lyrics, choreography, and thinking up costumes and sets.

A kid at heart, Esther has always had a passion for teaching children. Esther recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with her B.A. in Dance, and a concentration in teaching. Since then she has taught at various dance and movement classes around the city such as My Gym, Broadway Bound Kids and many other children enrichment programs! Esther's vivacious and whimsical personality allows children to feel inspired, and she hopes that with her they feel uninhibited to use their imaginations and be themselves!

Meet Gianna, a dynamic individual fueled by her love for dance and zest for life. After graduating from Bentley University with a degree in Marketing, Gianna seamlessly incorporates her passion for movement and business into her daily endeavors. Immersed in the world of dance since the age of 2, Gianna has captivated audiences both on and off the stage. As the former captain of Bentley's dance team, she's polished essential leadership skills and nurtured a deep appreciation for teamwork and discipline. With over five years of teaching and subbing experience across various dance studios and organizations in New Jersey and Massachusetts, Gianna has become a mentor to students of all ages, from preschoolers to college-level dancers. Eager to tackle new challenges, Gianna wasted no time after graduation, securing her New Jersey real estate license and earning certification as a Barre3 instructor in Westfield, NJ. Thriving on the adventure each day brings, Gianna infuses her endeavors with a unique blend of creativity, energy, and professionalism. Whether guiding clients through the real estate process, leading a class at the barre, or keeping a group of preschoolers interested and engaged, Gianna is committed to empowering others to embrace movement and pursue their dreams with boldness and confidence.

from Portland, Oregon received his Bachelor of Arts in Dance, with a concentration in Teaching Arts and a minor in Arts Management from Marymount Manhattan College, performing works by David Parker, Randy James, Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish and Megan Williams. Stucky spent six months in 2019 training in Israel at Dance Jerusalem, performing works by Noa Zuk and Roni Chadash at The Suzanne Dellal Center and trained with Batsheva Dance Company and Vertigo Dance Company. Stucky is a former company member for Jennifer Muller/ The Works in which he toured and performed with the company for its 44th and 45th season. He performed at venues such as Kaatsbaan and New York Live Arts among others. Stucky’s choreography has been showcased in person and on film across the world in various film festivals and live events which you can see here and on Germany’s Super Talent. Recent performances include Asian Cultural Council’s 60th Anniversary Gala and Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights. Stucky has over three years of fashion marketing experience and has worked for The VMAs, MET Gala and various magazines including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in which he worked with celebrities such as Serena Williams, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo and dancers such as Tiler Peck and Misty Copeland. He currently teaches BOLD Pop at the JCC on the UWS of Manhattan as well as summer camps. He is happy to continue his work with BOLD Arts and to inspire the next generation of movers.

has spent over a decade performing in musicals including: A USO tour over Sea’s, the Broadway National Tour ofSaturday Night Fever, West Side Story at 5th Avenue Theater, Chicago at Hudson Theater in LA, and finally an ensemble role in Rock of Ages both off and on Broadway. Her cast of Rock of Ages received a 09' Tony nomination for Best Musical, they performed in numerous live telecasts including the 09' Tony Awards, Reed also received an Astaire nomination for Best Female dancer in a musical. Currently Reed works full time as a Choreographer for National Dance Institute in NYC, Broadway For All (Summer Conservatory), and is the Executive Producer and creator of an Off Broadway Rock Theatrical Experience.

Robert Taylor Jr. is an American entertainer whose goal is to inspire and spread love and peace to people of all ages through music and dance. Robert was born in Brooklyn and raised in Coney Island and developed a love for music and dance as a young child through his father Robert "Bobby T-Boy" Taylor and went under his tutilage for his music/artistry. He then became under tutilage of Elizabeth Buzzetta Palmeri and Pat Conlon to continue his musical training, Larry Ramsey for his acting, and John Goring for his dancing. He 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 techinques, as well as acting, theater, and other styles of dance. Stemming from his origins as a theatre kid he performed in several musicals, including New Girl In Town and The Boyfriend. Later, Robert went on to study with teachers such as Brian Green, The Amountboyz (who he performed with as an honorary member), Jared Grimes (doing many performances with him as well - including “Broadway Underground”), Ephrat "Bounce" Asherie, Eric Jenkins, Jamie Jackson, Future, Eric Negron, and Spex. Robert performed for Michael Jackson, in 2002 with a singing/dancing group called 'Uneti." In the underground music world, Robert has won multiple music showcases, including (2006-present) "Faces In The Crowd" (twice), (2006-2009) "Mental Supreme" (2007) and "Roc The Mic" hosted by Monse from hot 97 (2009), making him a 5 time NYC underground music industry showcase winner as an R & B entertainer. Robert has performed for Michael Jackson in 2002 for the Sony Protest party @ Webster Hall. Shortly after, Robert was selected as one of the nation's top 20 contestants for Season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance, and made it to the top 16. Other credits include American Idol (Season 3), So You Think You Can Dance (Season 2), MTV's 'Say What? Karaoke (in which he won 2 shows and made it to the finals in 2003 and 2007), Kat Deluna's Whine Up music video, and the national tour of Hairspray as a singer/dancer/actor in 2008, danced for L.L. Cool J at Carnegie Hall for the CBS Network Rundown (choreographed by Gio Hubela from Iconic). He also performed with Rihanna as a recording artist/entertainer for the Peace and Love festival in Sweden in 2012. Robert recently performed in Rihanna's Budweiser commercial with fellow faculty member Anthony Rue II aka AntBoogie. In the summer of 2015, he was a part of America's Got Talent as a finalist with The Mothmen. The styles that Robert has performed (and is also able to teach) are popping, locking, breaking, house, street jazz, theatre, contemporary, and commercial dance. Robert’s Broadway debut was with the cast of SpongeBob Squarepants (the Broadway Musical) and the movie is now streaming on Amazon. Later, he appeared in a few wrestling matches as a wrestler in battle royals and tag team matches training with WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz as “Music Man”. Shortly after he became an ambassador for the “Master Class” series and he became student of the month for the series in 2020 as a music producer/engineer. On the other side of the entertainment spectrum he is ranked a “low blue belt” in the world of an MMA with the Tiger Schulmann’s MMA school operated by former welterweight champion Lyman Good (The Cyborg) as one of his teachers. As of 2022 he has appeared as a feature on “Law and Order (Organized Crime)” playing the role of a teenage vigilante and “And Just Like That” as one of the “Hot Fellas” with Mario Cantone. He also recently dropped a music video called “Unity For The World” featuring some of Broadway Dance Center’s ‘ITP Students’ which is available for viewing on YouTube and for streaming on Spotify.

Anna Wroclawski is a dance, Pilates and movement instructor that has taught from the preschool up through the college level throughout Westchester County, New York City and Connecticut. Growing up she attended the Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Natick Massachusetts and later performed with the Ballet Theater of Boston and the Boston Ballet. Anna earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts at The Boston Conservatory where she majored in Dance. She has enjoyed being a director of Westchester Circus Art’s Summer Camp which was held at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown. There she taught introduction to acrobatics, juggling, Lyra (hoop) and wire walking. Anna has taught ballet, modern, hip hop and African dance styles to students young, old and all to all abilities. When not dancing, Anna can be found playing Gridiron Partners female flag football or playing WPGDA women’s disc golf on the local Westchester courses.