Dear participants,

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of contemporary choreographers who may be available to choreograph contemporary pieces for the YAGP competition or other events. While their fees may vary, all choreographers on this list have agreed to lower their regular rates for YAGP participants. Participants and/or teachers should contact these choreographers directly to make individual plans regarding scheduling and payment. YAGP is not responsible for any arrangements made with these choreographers.
 

There are 3 possible ways to work with a choreographer:

1) Inviting the choreographer to your location to set an original work
2) Traveling to the location of the choreographer to set an original work
3) Using an already choreographed piece (available in some instances on videotape)

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Tel: (404) 823 – 8237 Tel: (404) 823 – 8237 Personal E-mail: musashimail@aol.com   Business Tel: (404) 405 – 3988 Business E-mail: icsballet@gmail.com

MUSASHI ALVAREZ, born in New York City, is a choreographer. He is a graduate of the Dance Department at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts. There he was awarded the Mathesius/King Scholarship, Stefanie Silverman Scholarship, Dance Music Award and the Father Fame Award. While at LaGuardia High School, Musashi has studied a variety of modern dance vocabularies such as Horton, Taylor and the Graham Technique, and excelled in numerous modern and contemporary works by noted choreographers such as Elisa King, Milton Myers, Pedro Ruiz and many others.     Musashi studied classical ballet extensively under the tutelage of Alexander Filipov (Former Principal with San Francisco Ballet and the Kirov Ballet) and has worked with Gelsey Kirkland (Former Principal with American Ballet Theatre) and Yuji Sato (Ballet Master of New National Ballet Theater of Tokyo). Musashi furthered his studies with Anatoli Kucheruk (Former Principal with Kiev Ballet) at the Kirov Academy of Ballet under the directorship of Oleg Vinogradov and later studied with Edward Ellison at the Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program.   In 2007 he was selected as a Modern Dance Finalist for YoungArts Week, organized annually by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts held in Miami, FL. He premiered For Netanya, choreographed by Elisa King at the YoungArts Week Gala. In 2010 Musashi became a member of the Tulsa Ballet, learning and performing roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, Balanchine’s Theme and Variations, The Nutcracker, Cranko’s Taming of the Shrew, La Sylphide, Raymonda, Balanchine’sThe Four Temperaments, Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Ma Cong’s Carmina Burana, Edwaard Liang’s Romeo and Juliet and Adam Houghland’s The Rite of Spring. While at Tulsa Ballet, the company’s resident choreographer, Ma Cong, created a solo on Musashi for Tulsa Opera’s most recent production of La Traviata. The sheer versatility of the dancers, the company’s extensive repertoire and his work with Ma Cong had insprired him to devote a majority of his time to creating works of his own.   After two seasons performing alongside the company and a year of studying Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps, Musashi travelled back to New York City to choreograph and premiere his own Rite of Spring under Roberto Villanueva’s Balasole Dance Company at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater. In 2012, Musashi was invited to join ICSBallet to become its resident choreographer and since then has produced numerous works for the school’s repertoire. In 2014, Musashi was awarded the Outstanding Choreographer Award at the Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition for his work. As the new Executive Director of the school, he continues to create original works while aiming to expand and challenge the artistic vision of the school.

Tel: 843.813.4696 E-mail: j.eathorne.bahr@gmail.com   1703 Ventura Place Charleston SC 29464   2008 (Elizabeth Vernor Award) SC GOVERNOR AWARD FOR THE ARTS 1974 – 1977 University of Akron: BFA in Ballet   The CEO of Charleston Ballet Theatre a respected professional within the cultural industries who has experience of the international dance, performance and live arts sector. The candidate must be a charismatic visionary that engenders confidence and trust; and possess a reputation of integrity throughout the Dance World. The CEO must have strong oral communication and public speaking skills. A Leader who can build a solid professional team, set high ‘stretch’ standards of performance and fair, hard-hitting goals for self , artistic team and staff. Easily able to articulate vision and standards, the CEO will provide strong leadership and direction to maximize CBT’s business opportunities, foster a responsive, donor/ticket buyer-oriented climate, provide state-of-the-art programs and services that both respond to market trends and customer feedback. The CEO worked closely with the President and Board of Directors to create a vision and implement a business plan for the current and long-term direction of CBT. By enhancing revenue, ensuring fiscal accountability, achieve quality execution, employ ‘cutting edge’ technology, oversee the day-to-day operations, and implement a system to collect market data on current and potential customers, the CEO will successfully enhance staff performance to realize the CBT mission and vision.

Tel: 989.739.5422   Italian-born Giuseppe Canale has toured extensively as a dancer with such companies as Maurice Bejart’s Ballet of the 20th Century (Bruxelles), Ballet Company of Jean Deroc (Switzerland), Ballet Company of Germinal Casado (West Germany), and the Het National Ballet (Netherlands). Mr. Canale has choreographed works for Het National Ballet and Teatro Massimo in Itally, becoming the Artistic Director of Teatro Massimo in 1994. As the director of the company, he revitalized the theater’s repertoire and initiated multiple arts outreach programs. Since moving to the United States, Mr. Canale became the Co-Director of The Northeast Academy of Dance and has appeared as a judge at the Luxembourg International Ballet Competition.

Tel: 561.997.0031 email:taracatao@hotmail.com   Tara Mitton Catao is an award-winning choreographer, coach and master teacher. For over ten years, Ms. Mitton Catao served as the resident choreographer and modern dance faculty for the Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, FL. She has been on the faculties of the London Contemporary School of Dance, the Gus Giordano Dance Center, and the Ruth Page Foundation School of Ballet. In 1981, Ms. Mitton Catao founded the Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble, with which she toured extensively both nationally and internationally. Ms. Mitton Catao prides herself in creating choreography that highlights each dancer technical and artistic talents.   Ms. Mitton Catao is available for coaching, workshops, master classes and solo and ensemble choreography. Website: www.taramittoncatao.com (under construction)

E-mail: k.cangelosi@att.net   Artistic director Cangelosi Dance Project

Cell: 917.239.4865 E-mail: carlosdossantos@hotmail.com Website (under construction): www.scifa.com/carlosdossantos   Mr. Dos Santos’ choreographic credits include works for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, American Dance Festival, Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, and DanceBrazil. He has performed as a soloist with major Brazilian dance companies, including Grupo Salto, Bale Folclorico da Bahia, Bale Teatro Castro Alves, and DanceBrazil. In the U.S., Mr. Dos Santos has performed with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, DanceBrazil, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and Complexions. Mr. Dos Santos’ choreography is individually tailored to showcase each dancer’s technical and artistic level and incorporates elements of classical ballet and contemporary dance techniques (Graham, Horton, Dunham, jazz).

Tel: 508.655.0675 E-mail: furrarts@comcast.net   Perla Joy Furr has performed and designed dance for over three decades. Ms. Furr has extensive experience in Grahm, Humphrey, Limon and Cunningham modern dance techniques. Ms. Furr’s talents include extensive knowledge and background with outstanding teaching skills, augmented by her extraordinary ability to inspire performers to exhibit their ultimate performing skills and stage presence. She studied with and has been inspired by Mimi Kim Kagen, Bill Evans, Trisha Brown, Kei Takei and Chris Komar. In 1975, Ms. Furr became artistic director and founder of modern dance company, PJF &Co., Vibrato Arts Center and most recently founder and director/producer of the Choreographers Group, since 1996. She has taught at Harvard University, Boston Repertory, The Studio, Green Street Studios and The Dance Complex. She has been commissioned to present her work by Faneuil Hall, Newbury Street Collective, Dover Foundation, WNAC and WGBH-TV. Furr’s work has also been performed at Dancespace Project at St. Mark’s Church, New York City, Tower Auditorium, the Dance Complex, Green Street Studios, Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, Babson College, Dance Umbrella and the Dance Space at Concord Academy. She has been a guest artist of Boston College and Brandeis University. Ms. Furr’s last assignment was on staff as Director of Modern Dance Department at Dancing Arts Center. Ms. Furr’s work is currently presented nationally. In March 2005 Ms. Furr’s students placed First Place in contemporary solo and Second Place in contemporary ensemble at the YAGP semi finals. In April 2005 Ms. Furr’s students finished in the Top 12th in the ensemble group at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York City.   Ms. Furr is available for the production of contemporary choreography, coaching, workshops and master classes.

Contact: Mikhail Tchoupakov Cell: 303.332.7509   This late Russian choreographer had choreographed for Bolshoi Ballet in 1970s and 80s. He set original choreography on Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Yekaterina Maximova, and many other stars of the Bolshoi Ballet. The choreography is based mostly on classical ballet. Videotapes and copyright permissions are available by contacting Mikhail Tchoupakov.

Contact: info coming soon

  Mr. Godden is the winner of the YAGP 2001 Outstanding Choreographer Award.

E-mail: thenia2000@compuserve.com Website: www.francescaharper.com   Ms. Harper is a choreographer, dancer, and singer. Her choreographic credits include works for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, Jacob’s Pillow, and other companies. As a dancer, she has performed with the Dance Theater of Harlem, William Forsythe’s Ballett Frankfurt, the Broadway and the national tour productions of Fosse, and with New York-based contemporary dance company, Complexions. Her most recent work, The Fragile Stone Theory, received its world premiere at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in 2002.

Tel: 512.471.6295 email:david@americanrepensemble.org   Formerly a Principal Dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet (UK), a Soloist with San Francisco Ballet and Boston Ballet, David has enjoyed a choreographic and performance career over thirty years including the principal roles of classical ballet and contemporary ballet works by Forsythe, Kylian, Tharp, Taylor, Morris, Van Mannen, Caniparoli, York and others. Touring the world, David’s dancing has been described as ‘alluring and mercurial’, ‘polished’, ‘brilliant’, and ‘fearless.’   David’s own critically acclaimed choreography has been performed at the Kennedy Center, in Greece, at the Edinburgh Festival, and in New York City. He has created works on dancers from around the world including New York City Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, Ballet de Monte Carlo, Atlanta Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and many more.   David is available to choreograph and coach solos and pas de deux for both Senior and Junior divisions.

Tel: 562.433.5484 E-mail: camchor@aol.com   Charles Maple danced with American Ballet Theatre and the Basel Ballet of Switzerland. His association with these companies exposed him to the cutting edge choreography of Europe and America’s most influential choreographers. In 1992 Maple began creating his own works. He has since received a steady stream of commissions, awards and a growing reputation as a freelance choreographer. Mr. Maple’s choreography represents a diversity of dance styles that are firmly rooted in the traditions of classical ballet. He is resident choreographer of the South Bay Ballet and is on staff at the American Ballet Theatre summer intensive.

Contact: info coming soon

Tel: 302.734.9717 (c/o Academy of Dance Arts, IL)   The recipient of the YAGP 2001 Outstanding Choreographer Award, YAGP 2000 Outstanding Teacher Award, and YAGP 2000 Outstanding School Award, Ms. Moray has been choreographing for the past 10 years for such companies as Alabama Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and others. She has received the 1st place at the Sarasota Ballet Choreography Competition in 1996. Her pieces are based on classical ballet aesthetic.

E-mail: lsw214@aol.com (c/o Liana’s Selected Workshop)   Recipient of the YAGP 2000 Outstanding Choreographer Award, Ms. Navarro has been teaching in the Miami area for many years. In 1976, she founded her own studio, Liana’s Selected Workshop. Ms. Navarro’s choreography has received numerous awards at competitions throughout the country. She has also choreographed for commercials and television programs.

Tel: 410.977.5380 E-mail: Dpidel@verizon.net   Donna Pidel, founder executive and director of the Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland. Ms Pidel has been teaching/choreographing for 25 years in which time her choreography has been recognized with numerous accolades. Her piece Nightbird was danced by Alicia Graf Mack at the Maryinski Theatre St Petersburg Russia. She has won the Capezio award at the North American Ballet Competition as well as the Outstanding Choreographer Award at the YAGP regionals.   In addition to directing Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland, Ms. Pidel is currently on the ‘Board of Examiner’s for American Ballet Theatre’s, National Training Curriculum. She has guest taught all over the country including Towson University and Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

Tel: 217.355.9265 E-mail: admin@ChristineRichStudio.com   A choreographer who loves to create stories in dance customized to each dancer, she is the YAGP Outstanding Choreographer 2005 and 2011 and also the Outstanding Choreographer at Dance Chicago 2004. One duet she choreographed finished in the Top 12 in the NYC Finals.   She specializes in contemporary solos and duets and expanding a dancer’s range to reach undiscovered potential. Christine does not discriminate against the economically disadvantaged but otherwise dedicated and gifted.

Contact: c/o ABT (leave message for Brian Reader) Tel: 212.477.3030   Currently performing with ABT, Mr. Reader has choreographed for the ABT Studio Company and the ABT Summer Intensive. His choreographic style is based on classical ballet and the use of theatrical elements and stage humor.