Fun Faculty Facts

Here are some fun facts about one of our tap teachers Chloe Arnold. She has performed in many shows including Debbie Allen's "Alex In Wonderland" at the Kennedy Center. She also choreographs for her own dance company "Syncopated Ladies." Find out more about Chloe at these great websites:
www.chloearnold.com
www.dctapfestival.com
www.latapfestival.com

Born: Washington, DC

Family: Sister - Maud Arnold maudarnold.com, Brother - Tadeo www.Cuerpaso.com

Favorite Food: Black Cod

Favorite Movie: Usual Suspects

Favorite TV Show: Law & Order

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Place In The World: Rio De Janeiro

Do you have any pets: No

Age started dancing: 6

Greatest influence in dance: Debbie Allen and Savion Glover

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Passion, musicality, clarity, and guts

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To inspire the students to find their connection to the Art of Tap Dance and to share with them and pass on my passion for Tap.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Knowing that you can achieve whatever you dream if you are willing to put the work in, and that there is something to learn from every style of dance. And that if you take the time to know where these styles came from and the Artists that helped shape the art, you will take the Art forward with even more inspiration.

Do you have dreams? So many!!! Create and perform in a Broadway Show, Film and TV show featuring Tap. Create Dance music videos where the Dancer is the star! Record an album where Tap is an instrument on the tracks. Get more people around the world to fall in love with Tap. Expand the DC Tap Festival and the LA Tap Festival so that more people around the world have funding to attend. Have millions of dollars so that I could make dance accessible to all people regardless of their socioeconomic status and own a dance center in New York City.

Pittsburgh Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Pittsburgh Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Over The Pond" by The Album Leaf
Juniors - When A Man Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "I Don't Feel It Anymore" by William Fitzsimmons

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "On The Naure of Daylight" by Max Richter
Juniors - "You Appearing" by M83
Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Wild Is The Wind" by Nina Simone

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Fore' I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by Steve Miller Band
Teachers - "Angry Young Man" by Billy Joel

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Cool" by Snoop Dogg
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim

Fun Faculty Facts

Here are some fun facts about the one and only Dana Wilson. If you don't know, Dana is one of our hip hop teachers with us. She has danced with and co-choreographed for Justin Timberlake and worked with Wade Robson on the newest Cirque Du Soliel show in Las Vegas. Read on to find out some more interesting things about her.

Birthday:July 21st

Hometown: Denver, CO

Family: I have the greatest mom in the world, an older sister (Adrienne, 25) who is in med school, and a younger brother (Taylor,19) who kicks butt!

Favorite Movie: Tough question... I am gonna go with "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy.

Favorite Book: The Life of Pi

Favorite Place In The World: Three way tie - my mom's house, Germany, and yes...LA.

Age started dancing: 3

Greatest influence in dance: I'm gonna go with... MUSIC

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Discipline, creativity, and soul.

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To teach something memorable (even if it is not a move).

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Inspiration and a smile!!

Keep checking back for more fun facts about other faculty members!!!!

St. Louis Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the St. Louis Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "One Dove" by Antony And The Johnsons
Juniors - "Linda" by Martin Solveig
Minis - "I'm In Love" by Offer Nissim

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
Juniors - "Within You" by Ray LaMontagne
Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra

AC Ciulla:
Seniors/Teens - "Circus" by Britney Spears
Juniors/Minis - "Hope" by Idina Menzel
Teachers - "It Ain't Over (Cos I Need You)" by Laura Izibor & "I've Got The World On A String" by Tony B

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Fore' I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by the Steve Miller Band
Teachers - "Angry Man" by Billy Joel

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Better Then Me" by N.L.T.
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim

Fun Faculty Facts

Every want to know some fun facts about the NYCDA faculty members? Here are some from Lauren Adams.

Nicknames: Lobs, Bisque, Pepper

Born: Detroit, Michigan

Family: Older half sister & brother: Alicia & Stephen. Younger brother & sister: Danny & Christina

Favorite Color: White

Favorite Food: So tough to pick just one favorite food! I'm going to go with: Spicy California Roll

Favorite Recording Artist This one is a no-brainer! Mario Spinetti

Hobbies: My new favs are Pilates and Meditation, and I always love going to the movies!!!

Favorite US City: New York City

Favorite International City: Vienna

Age started dancing: 7

Greatest influences in dance: Joe Lanteri, Suzi Taylor, Jason Parsons, Melissa Wolfe-Rosebro, Beth Goheen-such beautiful inspirations!

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Openness, awareness, focus, energy, presence

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To encourage, and enlighten young artists along their journey, in whatever way I can.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Gratitude. For their own gifts and the gifts they've received from the other dancers and faculty.

Do you have dreams? I have dreams of seeing the world, someday having a baby or two, and realizing my many pet projects.