New York City Dance Alliance


    Come see Andy Blankenbuehler in the Broadway production of "Man Of La Mancha". He also choreographed "Night On Broadway", opening to rave reviews at Caesar's in Atlantic City. Leslie Browne will do double duty in an upcoming, still untitled, dance film. As an actress, she will portray the artistic director of a company, while actually choreographing all the dance scenes. Daniel Catanach received rave reviews for his world premiere of Urban Ballet Theatre. He's enjoying his new position as the Artisitc Director of the Henry Street Settlement. AC Ciulla has some irons in the fire for new Broadway projects - having just returned from choreographing "Stars On Ice". Lisa Danias continues to coach aspiring young ballerinas, with students at the School of American Ballet in NYC and the Rock School in PA. Lisa Hopkins enjoyed a successful tour of her Christmas show, "Scrooge". Upcoming projects include "TapKids" and "Dream". Laurie Kanyok is currently featured in the new Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical, "Movin' Out". Dan Karaty is juggling projects in London, Los Angeles, and New York. Next up - a new movie for comedian Jamie Kennedy. Joe Lanteri continues to travel the globe directing/choreographing a variety of industrials. Most recently, Maui for IBM. The best part - he hires many NYCDA alumni. Mia Michaels is immersed in her exciting new project, "Celine Dion A New Day", opening March 27 at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Vegas. We're all so excited for her!! Rhonda Miller has been specially chosen to participate in a choreographic showcase called "Dance Break", sponsored by the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Mike Minery is in demand all across the United States. He will be taking time out this Spring to mount an evening of his own choreography. Jason Parsons will be returning to Korea with his company Parsons Dance. Desmond Richardson is featured in the February issue of Dance Magazine. Check out the cover! He also begins rehearsals for the new Burt Bachrach Broadway musical, "The Look Of Love", with choreography by Ann Reinking. Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines continues to tour as a featured soloist with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Dance Magazine has named her one of the world's top 25 to watch for 2003. Check out her full page photo in the January issue. Congratulations to Suzi Taylor and husband Bobby. They have welcomed new baby Bobby (Robert Michael Auld) into this world!!