Michael Verre - Tap Instructor
Michael has been tapping for almost ten years now. He has studied with Anthony Morigerato and Marshal Davis Jr. He has also taught students of all ages at Broadway Dance Academy and has choreographed musicals at high schools and middle schools throughout Long Island. His approach to tap is as a musician, dealing directly with music theory. He is excited for opportunity and looks forward to educating both new tappers and experienced tappers.
Jason Summers - Acting Instructor
Mr. Summers has worked extensively as a director, choreographer, teacher, and performer regionally and throughout New York. He received his BFA in Drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he graduated with honors and was presented with two outstanding achievement awards, one from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and the other, the Seidman Award for his work as a performer and a scholar. As a director and choreographer, his work has been seen Off-Broadway in New York (most recently as writer and director of the new musical Growing Up 70's, starring TV's "Greg Brady," Barry Williams) and in countless regional and college theaters throughout the country. His productions have been favorably reviewed in many national publications, including The New York Times. In addition, his work as a coach for the Iona Prep Forensics Team has brought the school numerous nationally-ranked finalists, including two national champions. Mr. Summers is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Hope for Change Foundation, a Westchester-based not-for-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer research through theatrical programming. He has been a member of Actors' Equity Association since 2002 and a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers since 2005.
Sara Lewis - Ballet and Creative Movement Instructor
Sara grew up training at Connecticut Dance Conservatory in various styles of dance such as; ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, contemporary, modern and hip hops. She received a BA in dance therapy from Mahattanville College where she was captain of the Manhattanville Dance Team. She has had the privilege of performing in the Career Transition for Dancers “Jump for Joy” Gala. She has worked and performed with the Clarity In Motion Company. Performed in West Side Story choreographed by Julio Mongue, as well as performed in Downtown Disney. Sara was also a member of the Gotham City Cheerleaders; the NY Giants dance team last season. Sara has taught ballet, jazz and contemporary at numerous studios in the Westchester area.