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As members of Nicholas Andre Dance, these extraordinary dancers/artists blend their talents to bring the enjoyment of modern dance to both traditional dance audiences and to audiences that are new to the world of dance. The following people make up the driving force behind Nicholas Andre Dance. |
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“Mr. Ross is one of those choreographers who are fully immersed in dance. Taken together the pieces suggested a creator who is happiest when swimming pleasurably through the waters of dance, cuffing ideas and styles as he goes, rather than rushing into a studio with a burning theme for a new work.” – The New York Times “Mr. Ross' affinity for sports plays out in the sheer athleticism of his work, where strenuous movement and pulsing momentum drive his choreography. He creates risk-taking dances…space-gobbling movement performed at breakneck speeds…” –The Houston Chronicle |
–ballet~dance magazine Nicholas Ross was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Colorado. Nick was a member of Peter Pucci Plus Dancers from 2002-2007, and has also worked with H.T. Chen and Dancers, Amy Marshall Dance Company, Jennifer Muller/The Works and Michael Mao Dance Company. He holds a BFA from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY-Purchase. In 2003, Nick formed Nicholas Andre Dance, and he has since choreographed over 16 works for his company. Nick has restaged and created new works for dance programs at SUNY-Purchase, Manhattanville College Adelphi University, Richard Stockton College, Cedar Crest College, Arvada Civic Dance Theater, University of Northern Colorado, Houston School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Delaware Dance Company. Nick has served as an adjunct professor at Manhattanville College and Adelphi University and created and directed Adelphi’s first Pre-College Summer Dance Program. Nick has also been a guest teacher at SUNY-Purchase, Southern Methodist University, Richard Stockton College, Cedar Crest College, Hofstra University, Rice University, Houston Community College and Cecil County Community College. He has taught in New York City at the Joffrey Ballet School, Dance New Amsterdam, 92nd St Y/Harkness Dance Center, as well as in California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, and in Brazil. Mr. Ross also keeps an active role in athletics. He played collegiate baseball and continues today by being the head varsity baseball coach and assistant varsity football coach at a school in New York City. |
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Heather DeLussa was raised in Vineland, New Jersey where she began dancing at the age of eight. In 1989 she moved to New York to attend the Juilliard School. While at Juilliard, Ms. DeLussa, regularly performed with the Julliard Dance Ensemble and the Lincoln Center Cross Cultural Tour. In 1993, Ms. DeLussa graduated with a BFA in Dance. Heather has performed with the Baltimore Opera Co., the New Jersey Opera Co., Omega Dance Company, and Michael Mao Dance Company, including a one month tour to mainland China in 2002. She has worked with Peter Pucci, Bayork Lee, Kevin Wynn, Gloria Marina and other choreographers. Heather also works as a certified Pilates and GYROTONIC® instructor in NYC. Ms. DeLussa is an original member of Nicholas Andre Dance. |
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Trista Jennings began her dance training at Beth Marks Ballet Arts Centre in Jacksonville, Fl. She attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and performed works by Bill Evans, Alonzo King, Demetrius Klein, Ronen Koresh, and Eddy Toussaint. In 2008, Trista graduated with a BFA in dance performance from Southern Methodist University Division of Dance. Ms. Jennings joined Nicholas Andre Dance in October 2008. |
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Tommy Scrivens is a Florida native, where he trained at New Tampa Dance Theatre. Tommy graduated from The Ohio State University with a BFA in dance performance in 2005. He has performed with Columbus Dance Theater contemporary ballet company, in the United Kingdom tour of Tap Fusion, as a guest artist with BalletMet Columbus, Collide, and most recently Parsons Dance. He is also currently dancing with dre.dance and MarInspired. |
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Christopher Ralph was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He began his dance training at Holy Trinity High School, were he was accepted into the theater/dance program lead by Cathy Murphy. While training at school he simultaneously attend classes at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Mr. Ralph attended SUNY Purchase College and graduated with a BFA in Dance in 2009. Mr Ralph has also performed works by Lauri Stallings, , Yung-li Chen and Doug Varone and currently dances for CorbinDances and DASH Ensemble. Mr. Ralph joined Nicholas Andre Dance in September 2009. |
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Zac Hammer began his dance training at age ten with Charlotte Wendel and Densil Adams. During his early training, he apprenticed with Ballet Oklahoma, under the direction of Bryan Pitts. In 2007, Zac graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in dance performance from Southern Methodist University, where his original choreography was produced as part of the Mainstage Season. While at SMU he danced works by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, William Forsythe, Agnes DeMille and Alison Chase. He has been cast in numerous industrials, and has become a nationally recognized teacher of ballet, modern, and jazz. For the past three years Zac has toured both abroad and domestically with the world-renowned Parsons Dance, and in 2010 he joined the New York cast of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He continues to dance, teach and choreograph throughout the country. Mr. Hammer joined Nicholas Andre Dance in July of 2010. |
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Cat Cogliandro, (dancer) is a native of Houston, Texas and trained under Sheryl Rowland, Rowland's School of Ballet and Kingwood Dance Theatre. She attended SUNY-Purchase and in May 2009 received her BFA from the Conservatory of Dance. Since graduation, Cat has performed with Emily Bufferd/BEings Dance, John Zullo/John J Zullo Dance, Erick Montes, Malcolm Jason Low, Paige Manley and Loni Landon/Red String Dance. Cat can also be seen in a music video with the Greek artist, Sophia Strati, titled "This Can't Be Love", as well as Paige Manley's Scene Interactive shoot titled "Monster". She recently premiered her own work, "kastro", at the Young Choreographers Festival at Symphony Space here in NYC. She is excited to be a part of the Nicholas Andre Dance family and looking forward to the year to come! Ms. Cogliandro joined Nicholas Andre Dance in July 2010. |
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Jamie Baptist, (dancer) was born and raised in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Jamie began her dance training at the age of two. Jamie attended George Mason University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance as well as K-12 Dance Education Certification. At GMU, Jamie received numerous scholarships and awards and has had the privilege to perform the works of Elisa Monte, Mark Morris, Doug Varone, David Parsons, Robert Battle and Ohad Naharin as well as performing the solo role in Twyla Tharp’s “Eight Jelly Roles”. Ms. Baptist has worked with Marinspired; The storytellers Jamie would like to thank her family for their unwavering support! Ms. Baptist joined Nicholas Andre Dance in June 2011. |
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Miguel Quinones was born in New York City, and grew up in Miami, FL. Miguel began his dance studies at the Miami Conservatory under Ruth Weisen. Miguel also competed in NYCDA, and Dance Rave with Barbara Delgado. Miguel attended the New World School of the Arts High School and graduated with a focus in visual arts. Miguel has performed works by David Parsons, Jennifer Muller, Robert Battle, Jose Limon, and Peter London. Miguel received his BFA in dance from New World College in May 2005. He also received the Rising Star award in 2011. Miguel joined Parsons Dance in July 2005. Mr. Quinones joined Nicholas Andre Dance in October 2011. |
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Emily Schoen hails from southeastern Wisconsin where she trained at Accent on Dance under Kellie Plath. She attended the University of Arizona where she graduated summa cum laude with honors, with her BFA in Dance and a BS in Nutritional Sciences. While in school, she was awarded the Undergraduate Creative Achievement Award for the School of Dance. Since graduation, Emily has toured Germany, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Mexico and Russia while dancing for Nejla Yatkin/NY2 Dance, she recently joined the Steps Repertory Ensemble and currently is dancing for Keigwin + Co. She is also a certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer, and a freelance dance teacher/choreographer. In 2011, Dance Magazine chose Emily as one of their “Top 25 to Watch.” Ms. Schoen joined Nicholas Andre Dance in February 2011. |
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Mia Breaux began her training at The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas and went on to earn her BFA in Contemporary Dance from The North Carolina School of the Arts. While in school she had the opportunity to perform works by Camille Brown, David Parsons, and Brenda Daniels. After graduating in 2007 she has worked with The Amy Marshall Dance Company, Urban Bush Women as well as The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company. She is very excited to dance with Nicholas Andre Dance and would like to thank her Mom and family for all of their support. Ms. Breaux joined Nicholas Andre Dance in July 2010.
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Jeremy Nedd was born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. Jeremy began his dance training at Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech. He then attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia H.S. of performing arts under the direction of Michelle Mathesius, while simultaneously training at Studio Maestro under Francois Perron and Deborah Wingert. Jeremy ended his formal dance training at SUNY Purchase College in the Conservatory of dance under Carol Walker, Dean of the program. Jeremy has been a member of Hubbard Street 2, Atlanta Ballet, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Mr. Nedd joined Nicholas Andre Dance in April 2009. |
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Juan-Antonio Rodriguez began his early dance training at Westbury Academy and Two Worldfs Dance under the guidance of Jean Lee. As a scholarship student in The Ailey Schoolfs Junior Division Program, Juan received the Donna Wood Award. Graduating from The Juilliard School with a BFA in 2001, Juan choreographed works that were presented at The Juilliard Theater, The Juilliard Drama Department, The Clark Studio, and Alice Tully Hall. Mr. Rodriguez joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater upon graduation and since has danced professionally with Dances Patrelle Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Configurations Ballet, Buglisi Foreman Dance, and Martha Graham Dance Ensemble. Mr. Rodriguez joined Complexions Contemporary Ballet in 2003. Mr. Rodriguez joined with Nicholas Andre Dance in October 2009. |
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Andy Monroe has been accompanying dance classes in New York City for the past twenty-five years. He currently plays at The Paul Taylor School, The Ailey School, The Juilliard School, Eugene Lang College, and The Limon Institute. He has also released three albums (JOYFUL NOISE: DISC ONE, RAIN, and JOYFUL NOISE: DISC TWO), made specifically with dance instructors in mind. He has created scores for Elisa King and Dancers, Buglisi/Forman Dance Company and Thomas/Ortiz Dance, as well as choreographer Noah Gelber. In addition to his work with dancers, Andy has written the music for two full-length musicals: THE TRAGIC AND HORRIBLE LIFE OF THE SINGING NUN (New York Musical Theatre Festival, 2006) and THE KID (The New Group, 2010). He is the recipient of the 2001 BMI Foundation Jerry Harrington Musical Theater Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement and was a 2007-8 Dramatist Guild Fellow. A member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, he received the 2009 Jerry Bock Award Excellence in Musical Theatre for his work on THE KID. |
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Burke Wilmore began working with Nicholas André dance in Janurary 2009. He is the resident lighting designer of Keigwin + Company, and recently lit Stephen Petroniofs evening-length ballet Tragic Love, for Ballet de Lorraine at the Montpelier Festival. He was the resident designer for the entire life of Battleworks (2001–2010), and lit Robert Battlefs Juba In/Side The Hunt Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.His work is in the repertories of Swedenfs NorrDans and Hollandfs Introdans. He has worked in 17 countries and 38 states. He frequently collaborates with director and Broadway star André de Shields, for whom he lit the Louis Armstrong musical Ambassador Satch - most recently in Abu Dhabi. Mr. Wilmore is a member of the United Scenic Artists Local 829. He was an honors graduate, some time ago, of Wesleyan University. He lives in Brooklyn. |
Nick Ross, (Artistic director)