Fun Faculty Facts

Here is a continuation of the fun faculty facts. Here is some fun information about one of our jazz teachers, AC Ciulla. He has won an Emmy and been nominated for a Tony for his great choreography. He has enjoyed a great career and find out more about him by reading on!!!!

Born: April 23

Favorite Food: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Favorite Movie: The Man In The Moon

Favorite Book: Oh, The Places You'll Go! by: Dr Seuss

Favorite TV Show: Y&R soap :))

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Place In The World: Italy (so far)

Age started dancing: 14

Greatest influence in dance: My teachers!

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Passion, Style and Technique (In that order)

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? Really just to give the students a class that they can get lost in for that hour and hopefully after feel inspired.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Confidence about their individuality!

Do you have dreams? ah.. soooo many!

Fun Faculty Facts

Here are some fun facts about Danny Wallace, one of our amazing tap teachers. He has performed with "Tap Dogs" in Vegas and as an opening act for Leann Rimes. His latest project is "Tap The Map", where he and two of his friends drive around the country, hosting "in studio" tap workshops with the hope of keeping the art of tap alive and thriving. For more fun information read on!

Born: San Francisco, CA

Family: One brother a year younger then me and two amazing parents

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Movie: Scream

Favorite Book: No One Deserves To Be Here More Than You

Favorite TV Show: Lost

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Place In The World: The house I grew up in

Do you have any pets: Other then mice and roaches, I have a shih tzu

Pets names: Widdle

Age started dancing: 8

Greatest influence in dance: My tap teacher, Nina Ragio

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Hard workers, people that are open to learn, change and grow

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? Spreading my knowledge and love of tap dancing, and to inspire kids to try new things

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? More confidence then they came in with

Do you have dreams? Every night. And everyday.

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Fun Faculty Facts

Here are some facts for another one of our hip hop teachers, Tony Testa. He has choreographed and danced for Janet Jackson, danced with Britney Spears on the VMA's. He recently choreographed Season 1 of Nickelodeon’s “Dance on Sunset”, as well as a music video for Miranda Cosgrove, (icarly) and for Danity Kane’s “Making The Band 4” Tour. Currently, he is working on the half time shows for a new sport called Slamball. Want to know more about him? Just check out below.

Born: 3/31/87

Family: 2 younger bros

Favorite Food: pasta

Favorite Movie: "Special"

Favorite Book: "And Then There Were None"

Favorite TV Show: South Park

Favorite Color: Clear ;)

Favorite Place In The World: The house I grew up in

Do you have any pets: No

Age started dancing: 8

Greatest influence in dance: My Mom

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Hard work, dedication, love

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To inspire