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Dancers:
 

Christa Campbell Christa is originally from Wisconsin where she began her dance training locally in Madison as well as at various summer programs, including Virginia School of the Arts and the Joffrey Ballet. She went on to attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating with a BA in dance. After graduating she moved to Indianapolis to dance professionally with the modern dance company Dance Kaleidoscope. Christa relocated to Philadelphia to pursue her dance career further. Christa danced with ContempraDance Theatre based in Wayne, PA since 2004 and with Vada Dance Collective based in Philadelphia, PA since 2006. She has also performed with the Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company and Theatre Mama with which she helped promote the Cirque du Soleil show KOOZA. Christa also teaches at several area dance schools and is a choreographer for ContempraDance Center's Youth Dancers which performed in Disney in April 2008. In the summer of 2006 she toured with ContempraDance Theatre in Poland.

Andreas Johnson Andreas has been dancing professionally for 10 years with professional dance companies such as Chosen Dance Company, Versatile Dance Company and The Human Project Dance Company. Andreas has appeared on BET, the Apollo and as a back-up dancer for recording artists 50 Cent, Wayne Wonder, Amerie, 3LW, Philly's Most Wanted, Nina Sky, Fat Joe, No Questions and Lil' Mama. He teaches hip hop throughout the Philadelphia area and at ContempraDance Center. Andreas is an Mc/Dj for Pulse Entertainment entertaining at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. He has mastered the art of combining hip hop and contemporary dance.

Heather Bare Heather is a graduate of The University of the Arts with a BFA in dance. She performed with The Movement Lounge Dance Company, the Comcast Spotlight Event and at the TrumpTaj Mahal in Altantic City. Heather was a member of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Acting Company, Ephrata Playhouse's production of "Camelot" and performed dance works by Wayne St. David, Molly Misgalla, Ronen Koresh, Faye Snow, John Corsa and Jessica Jennings at the Merriam Theater, Drake Theater and the Kimmel Center. She studied with members of Sydney Dance Company, Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, Milton Myers, Koresh Dance Company and Philadanco. Heather is currently on faculty with the University of the Arts teaching dance and she teaches Pilates in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. She toured with ContempraDance Theatre in Poland, July 2006.

Alberto Colon Jr. Alberto is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He attended the University of the Arts on a Presidential Merit Scholarship. He took advanced training at The Rock School, NCSA and the University of Akron. Alberto has performed with Ballet Met, Pennsylvania Ballet, and was a soloist with Columbia City Ballet and State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara, CA. He was also a guest artist with Ballet Lafayette in Pittsburgh, PA. Alberto performs annually with the Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company in their season Nutcracker and other ballets. He teaches ballet and jazz at various dance academies as well as master classes throughout the region.

Candice Cunningham Candice has performed nationally and internationally her entire life. She studied dance at Moorpark College in California. She trained in a variety of dance styles including Mexican Folkloriko, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Ballroom, Salsa, Polynesian and Acrobatics. She performed with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruise Lines. During her dance career she relocated to France to perform in Cabaret . In France she was featured in the nationally televised French program Vivement Dimanche. She had the opportunity to perform for French celebrities Big Carlos and Dany Brillant. In the U.S. She recently relocated to Philadelphia to pursue her dance career and is planning to attend graduate school. She teaches dance at ContempraDance Center and other local studios.

Mark E. Boston Jr. Mark is from Philadelphia. He has been dancing for over 5 years professionally.  Mark is a "self taught" dancer who has performed in tours along the east coast, appeared in NFL Superbowl Commercials, BET 106 & Park, MTV U, Good Day Philadelphia and in the hit show "From Tha Hip" with Chosen dance company. He has mastered the art of combining Hip Hop and contemporary dance.

Danielle Bower Danielle began her training with the Chester County Ballet Company and the Rock School West. She studied under full scholarship in ballet, jazz and hip-hop. She received scholarships to programs including Tremaine, River North Chicago and The University of The Arts. After she graduated from UArts in 2004 she choreographed and danced for musical artists Hawk En Hill and danced professionally with Montazh Performing Arts Company. She lived in Bermuda where she choreographed for the Bermuda Musical Festival and United Dance Productions. There, she also danced with Bermuda Dance Company and “Tappers Off The Hoof.” Danielle teaches dance throughout the Philadelphia region.

Stephanie Vasta Stephanie is a graduate of Penn State Abington where she earned a B.A. in Psychological and Social Sciences. She participated in the University's dance company as a dancer and student choreographer. She has extensive training in jazz, ballet, tap, modern and hip hop. She received various scholarships to dance schools including Broadway Dance Center in New York and she won numerous awards for dance competitions. Stephanie also dances with Vada Dance Collective. She toured with ContempraDance Theatre in Poland, July 2006.

Trina Marie Moffett Trina Marie Moffett began her college career at SUNY- Purchase College and recieved her BFA from University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she was awarded for her expertise in Jazz dance. While at UArts she was able to work with Ronen Koresh, Fernando Bujones, Mia Michaels and Cuban Pete. She has studied with Pascal Rioult, Joyce Herring, Leslie Partridge, Doug Bentz, and Jana Hicks. She toured for 3 years with the Broadway Production of CATS throughout North America and was a dancer for Holland America Cruise Lines aboard the Noordam ship which traveled throughout Europe and the Carribbean. She has danced with FluidEdge Modern Dance Company and participated in the International Dance Festival in New York City. Trina is currently teaching dance and musical theatre in the Philadelphia area.

Kelly Murray Kelly began her dance studies at the age of three, studying with schools such as Brandywine Ballet, the Academy of the Dance, Rock School West, Washington Ballet, and Boston Ballet. Her repertoire includes a variety of roles in classical ballets such as La Bayadere, Coppelia, La Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, and the Nutcracker. While working towards her BA in Communication and Art History, Kelly took a year-long leave of absence from the University of Delaware to dance with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland under the direction of Diana Cuatto. She then went on to finish her degree while dancing with ContempraDance Theatre, which led her to perform in the Philly Fringe Festival and tour throughout Poland as a guest performer at the International Dance Festival in Ladek Zdroj, Poland. Upon graduation Kelly moved to Washington, DC, where she was asked by Miya Hisaka, Director, El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador, to perform with a select group of dancers. In 2002, she received an award for her choreography and performance of a Holocaust memorial piece in the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition. Kelly teaches dance throughout the Philadelphia area.