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CAM LOESER He/Him (Artistic Director/Educator) is a New York based choreographer and dance educator. Cam is the Founder and Artistic Director of COLE JAZZ and its dance company The NEW Jack Cole Dancers. The company has recently celebrated its inaugural Fundraiser GALA at Off-Broadway’s Theater 555, as well as the initial run of their CLUB ACT at the Midnight Theater in Midtown Manhattan. Through COLE JAZZ, Cam teaches the Jack Cole Technique across the world in New York, Tokyo, London, and Mexico. Cam has also taught for such prestigious programs as Moment NYC, The Source, and Uprooted UK.
Cam has served as Resident Director/Assistant Choreographer for the National Tour of CHICAGO, and as the Swing/Dance Captain for the UK Tour of CHICAGO for their Tokyo engagement. Cam also served as Tour Choreographer for the National Tour of FINDING NEVERLAND in 2018/2019, and Dance Captain for the National Tour of PIPPIN in 2017.
Cam had the privilege of acting as the late Chet Walker’s Associate, working closely alongside Chet teaching and creating work across the globe up until his passing. Cam assisted Chet in reconstructing the Broadway Revival of PIPPIN for the first Japanese language production in Tokyo in 2019, and remounted PIPPIN on Chet’s behalf in Australia in 2020 and again in Tokyo in 2022. Throughout the years, Cam assisted Chet in teaching in the style of Jazz Dance pioneer Jack Cole in New York as well as in London, and worked with Chet developing his JACK COLE Project. Cam can be seen dancing for Chet in a Jack Cole segment for the acclaimed HBO jazz documentary UPROOTED.
As a choreographer and Jazz Dance dance educator, Cam is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of where this incredible art form comes from.
@camdenlooi
EVY VAUGHAN She/Her (Associate Director/Educator) is a dancer, singer, actress, choreographer, and educator originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. She received her training at Pace University in New York City, graduating from the Pforzheimer Honors College summa cum laude with her BFA in Commercial Dance and a minor in Biology.
Notable performance credits include: National Tour of CHICAGO (Mona, Roxie u/s), A Christmas Story (Ensemble, Mother u/s, Dance Captain),The Producers (Usherette, Showgirl u/s), West Side Story (Minnie), Tarzan (Ensemble). Evy has also danced for AIDA Cruises (CARNIVAL), based in Germany.
Additionally, Evy is an avid dance teacher and is extremely passionate about dance pedagogy and education. She created a new Jazz Dance syllabus for professional dancers, specifically based on training in character heels. Evy is also certified in Personal Training (NASM) and aspires to hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is represented by Resolute Artists Agency.
@evyvaughan
JULIA HARNETT She/Her (Artistic Producer/Educator) is a dynamic triple threat who began performing at the age of four. Early training consisted of exclusively ballet (Royal Academy of Dance), whilst later adding jazz (Jack Cole/ Fosse), Scottish highland dance, musical theatre, contemporary, and competitive dancesport (ballroom and latin).
Never one to shy away from her emotions, Julia was also involved heavily in the drama department of her high school and local theatre community, and went on to work for theatres across Canada and the United States, with principal and ensemble roles in Guys & Dolls (Kennedy Center), A Christmas Story (Center Theatre Group -The Ahmanson), Chicago (The Fulton Theatre), and In the Heights (Arts Club Theatre - Vancouver).
It wasn’t long before the television and film industry started calling her name, and Julia soon began working national television commercial spots as a principal actor, choreographer, and dancer for Glade, Hershey’s, Scotiabank, Lexus, Nikon, Party City, Del Taco, and Time Warner Cable.
Building on these opportunities, Julia soon discovered a love for being in front of (and behind) the camera, and secured principal, supporting, co-starring and choreography roles in the television series and films (selected): Billions (Showtime), Schmigadoon - season’s 1 & 2 (AppleTv+), Jett (HBO Max), Power (Starz), The Flight Attendant (HBOMax), The Crew (NETFLIX), Supergirl (CW), Tommy (CBS), Psych (USA), Once Upon A Time ABC), Holiday Spin (Lifetime), Minority Report (FOX), and Christmas Waltz (Hallmark). Julia has also delved into the independent film industry, booking her favourite role to date; the lead in the award winning, directorial musical debut of Jesse L. Martin, and Rick Cosnett’s The Letter Carrier.
A proud USA/Canadian dual citizen, Julia enjoys working on both sides of the border, and is thrilled to produce, perform, and pass on the art.
CURTIS HOWARD He/Him (Project Manager/Creative Consultant) is an NYC-based actor, dancer, theatre maker, and dedicated sourdough baker. He is a creative producer for COLE JAZZ and a founding member of its Theater Dance Company, The Jack Cole Dancers. His passion is telling dance stories about dance people, and he calls his work “dancing plays,” where the choreography is as much of a language as the spoken words.
He had just started his love affair with producing when the quarantine happened. With nothing to do, he saw an opportunity to return to school in theCUNY Baccalaureate Program, where he custom designed a BA in the Business of Dance Production; since graduating in May 2022, he’s been active in the off and off-off Broadway theatre world. He’s directed and choreographed with Village Verein Orchestra at Alchemical Studios and The Tank (STRAVINSKI’S A SOLDIER’S TALE), been a production manager on Theatre Row (RELAPSE), a tech director at ART/NY (POWERLINE ROAD, SHADOWS), and a theatre manager at Theatre 555.
His blue-sky dream is to have a multi-theatre complex in the LIC/Astoria Area of Queens, where he can develop bio-dance pieces for stage, TV, and film.
#ringmastersourdough
ANGEL KABA She/Her (African Choreographer/Educator) is an Artistic Director and Choreographer hailing from the artistic melting pot of Brooklyn, New York. Angel embodies a fusion of elegance, passion, and cultural vibrancy in her artistry. With over two decades of experience as an internationally acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, Angel's journey is a testament to the transformative power of dance.
Angel's dance odyssey commenced at the age of 6 with classical ballet, later expanding her repertoire to encompass Hip Hop, street, and African dance forms.
In 2016, Angel founded Afro Dance New York, a groundbreaking platform that celebrates diversity, community, and global culture. Supported by NYFA, this platform has become a beacon of empowerment and artistic expression, resonating with audiences worldwide.
Angel's artistic prowess has graced stages and screens alongside luminaries such as Coolio, Orishas, Rihanna, Kanye West, and more. Her performances span a rich tapestry of experiences on television and in commercials for iconic brands like Coca Cola, Levi's, and Nutella.
As a revered faculty member at esteemed institutions like Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey Extension, and Steps on Broadway, Angel's dedication to teaching and mentorship has nurtured a diverse array of students. Her passion for youth development and women's empowerment shines through in every class and workshop.
@angelkaba
RAMITA RAVI She/Her (Bharatanatyam Choreographer/Educator) is an artist and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Artswrk - a tech platform connecting artists with flexible work, with a mission to shatter the starving artist stigma for millions of artists.
As an artist, Ramita is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with Bloc Talent Agency NY/LA and a proud member of AEA, AGVA, and the Choreographer's Guild. As a dancer, she was one of the first South Asians on So You Think You Can Dance and in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She has also been seen in feature film Spinning Gold, Bhangin' It (Dance Captain), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, NYFW with Hermès, Viceland, NOWThis, Mystic India: The World Tour, and more.
She has choreographed for Coachella, Miss America, The Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, and US/World Tours for Raveena and KSHMR. She has been on faculty with Liberate Artists, Headliners, Star Dance Alliance, Nexus Dance, and Groove and has taught at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey Extension, Columbia University, and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Ramita is passionate about championing representation, equity, and innovation in the arts.
@ramita.ravi
TORI CARBONI She/Her (Marketing Director/Financial Advisor) is a NYC-based performer/choreographer, originally from Northern Virginia. She attended Marymount Manhattan College and graduated with a double major in Dance and Accounting.
She has performed all over the world with Celebrity Cruises as a dancer, singer, and featured aerialist. She toured with the Connecticut Ballet Company in their Jazz Repertoire series. Most recently, she joined The NEW Jack Cole Dancer as a Swing/Dance Captain for their CLUB ACT, and currently acts as COLE JAZZ's Business and Financial Admin/Marketing Director.
Tori is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach (NASM) with clients in NYC and online. She is represented by Resolute Artists Agency.
@tori_carboni