Kaitlynn Edgar grew up training in all styles of dance. Upon graduation Kaitlynn went on an international tour with a contemporary ballet company, Rock the Ballet as a principal dancer. After touring she moved to Los Angeles where she has danced for Shaping Sound, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Camilla Cabelo, and many other artists. She has been featured on many television shows such as The American Music Awards, the Late Late Show, SNL, Fosse/Verdon, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She was a featured dancer in the film “In the Heights” , JLO film “Marry Me” , “Spirited” & “IF”! When not on stage or screen she teaches all over the country sharing her talents with the next generation of amazing dancers! Kaitlynn is super excited to watch all of your talent shine!

Ginger is on faculty at Broadway Dance Center, Pace University and Sacred Heart University. She holds a MS in Kinesiology, a BFA in Dance from Temple University, and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. She’s taught master classes in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Danse Encore festival Quebec, the Joffrey Contemporary Ballet, and studios and dance conventions throughout the U.S. As a choreographer, Ginger’s work is described as ‘absorbing and inventive, with amusing creativity,’ by the Jazz Dance E-news, and Bob Boross quotes, “the greatest exploration of the choreographic voice within jazz dance was seen in the work of Ginger Cox.” She’s choreographed for Nike, the NJ Nets Dancers, recording artist Lijie, Hanayashiki Show in Japan, the Élan Awards, honoring Mr. Lar Lubavich, Dancing Wheels Company, Earl Mosley Institute, the Brooklyn Dance Festival, Wise Fruit, Giving Tree Series, NY Jazz Choreography Project, Choreographer's Canvas, Wax Works, DRA, Independent films, industrials, and the NuDance Festival, where the NY Times quoted “the selection of choreographers was unusually good.” Ginger is the founder of the Dancing Anatomy Workshop and has presented anatomy/movement-based seminars at the Dance Science and Somatics Conference, the Bill Evans Somatic Conference, and the Dance Educators Training Institute. Ginger was featured in Dance Informa for her integration of anatomy in dance training, and in Dancetrain Magazine for her teaching methods and dynamic style. She’s contributed to articles in Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Spirit, is on the Faculty Advisory Board at BDC and the Young Choreographers Dance Festival and developed curriculum for BDC’s ISVP program and the Dance Educator Development (DTW). Some of her many performance highlights include Saturday Night Live with Molly Shannon and Jimmy Falon, artist Lou Bega, industrials and dance concerts.

Michael Cusumano began dancing at the age of 6. At the age of 14, he won the Bronze Medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, the youngest male dancer to medal in the competition's history at the time. That same year he went on to win the special Jury Prize at the Prix de Paris 1994. Michael then joined the American Ballet Theatre at the age of 15, the youngest male dancer in the Company's history. After ABT, Michael danced as a principal with Alabama Ballet, then as a soloist with the Boston Ballet. He went on to perform in the original cast of All Shook Up on Broadway, then most recently starred as "the jury" in the smash hit, Chicago The Musical on Broadway. Michael competed and won the title of "Mr. Broadway" in the Broadway Beauty Pageant in 2011. Other credits include The Most Happy Fella at New York State Theater, On The Town at Encores, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, ABT Now for PBS, Le Corsaire for PBS, and the feature film Center State. Michael is currently on faculty at Pace University and so excited to be working with the talented dancers at ADP!

Reed Tankersley, from Northern California, earned his BFA from the Juilliard School in 2014. Shortly after, Reed joined Twyla Tharp’s 50th Anniversary Tour and has continued to perform with the company in numerous Tharp works including In the Upper Room, Nine Sinatra Songs, How Long Blues, The Fugue, Brahms Paganini, Ocean’s Motion, and Eight Jelly Rolls. He has also worked as a repetiteur for Tharp’s Baker’s Dozen. In 2019, Reed ran away to the circus and toured the country as the lead performer in Cirque Du Soleil’s Volta. He has been seen on the Dolce and Gabbanna runway, and with artists such as CharliXCX, Dorian Electra, and Kimbra.Reed is a YoungArts Winner and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.”

Katie is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator based in New York City. She recently finished her year long run at the Wintergarden Theatre playing Linda Mcfly in Back to the Future on Broadway. She’s traveled the country serving as Dance Captain/Swing on the National Tour of Saturday Night Fever. Some of her other professional credits include: A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Singin in the Rain, Gypsy, The Addams Family, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and Beehive the 60’s Musical. Katie is certified with the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and is committed to creating a healthy environment for the next generation of artists. She uses her platform on social media to showcase her choreography and teaching style while advocating for the emotional safety and well being of young dancers during their training.

Dario Natarelli is a New York-based performer, choreographer, and dance educator specializing in tap dance. Broadway/Off Broadway credits include Illinoise (OBC), three Encores! musicals (Oliver!, Wonderful Town, The Tap Dance Kid), Tappin’ Thru Life with Maurice Hines, Ayodele Casel’s Artists at the Center, Fall For Dance. Other credits: Vail Dance Festival, Park Avenue Armory, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Postmodern Jukebox, Maestro (Netflix), SNL, Sugar Hill Nutcracker, Breaking Brooklyn (film), Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jacob’s Pillow, national commercials, and work with Jared Grimes, Michelle Dorrance, Joshua Bergasse, Damian Woetzel, Debbie Allen, Lorin Latarro, and more. LaGuardia Arts High School, BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State. Through his teaching, he hopes to inspire the next generation of dancers by following in the footsteps of his first mentor, Robert L. Reed, who not only nurtured his early growth but also instilled in him a lasting principle: "Respect the Dance."

Kara Walsh born in New York City raised in  New Milford Ct. Kara started dancing at the age of 10 at the School of Performing Arts in New Milford  and instantly fell in love with dance. At the School of Performing Arts under the direction of Arlene Begelman she had the opportunity to study with many former New York City Ballet dancers including Maria Calegari and Robert Maiorano. She also studied with some of Broadways biggest stars including Elizabeth Parkinson and Mary Ann Lamb who’s she still works with today. Kara spent summers at the Jillana Ballet Program in Taos New Mexico learning more of the Balanchine Style. At the age of 17 she moved back to New York City to study at the Alvin Ailey Independent Study Program. Shortly after that she was offered a contract with Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle WA where she performed his works touring the west coast and worked with the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle. In New York Kara has had the opportunity to work with Francesca Harper, Susan Misner, Mary Ann Lamb, Abdur Rahum Jackson, Benoit Swan Pouffer The Black Iris Project, and Buglisi Dance Theater, Kara has taught ballet at schools around New York and Connecticut. And is a master trainer at Ballet Beautiful in SoHo. Currently, Kara is working with The Francesca Harper Project, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and rescue dog Stella. And soaking up as much dance and art as possible. Kara is excited to join the ADP family.

Lucy Allen is a New York City based dancer and choreographer. She has grown up training with choreographers in the industry primarily in New York City and frequently in Miami and Los Angeles. The incredible instruction that she received has inspired her to pursue dance as a career. Lucy’s diversified training and curiosity to continue learning is what sets her apart as an artist. Lucy graduated from Elon University where she majored in Marketing and Arts Administration and minored in dance. Over the years Lucy has developed a passion for choreographing, and has taught hip hop for four years and counting. Lucy is currently a part of the Queens Crew, the inaugural dance team for Mets baseball. Lucy is eager to work and gain more industry experience, and finds giving back to her students to be the most rewarding part of the process.

Mel Guerra (she/her) is thrilled to join the Artistry Dance Project faculty this year. A recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Mel earned her BFA in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. During her time at Marymount, she had the privilege of performing works by renowned choreographers like Sekou McMiller, Cameron McKinney, Nathan Trice, and Zvi Gotheiner. Most recently, Mel was a dancer in the Musical Theatre Performance Ensemble at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA. There, she worked closely with Karla Puno Garcia, Luis Salgado and Sekou McMiller to perform their works on the Henry J. Leir Stage. As a teacher, Mel always brings her warm personality, versatile movement style, and deep commitment to encouraging her students. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can freely express their creativity and experience the love and joy that dance brings. Lastly, having grown up as a student here at ADP, Mel is especially excited to return to the place that helped shape her artistic journey. It feels like a full-circle moment, and she couldn't be happier to contribute to the ADP family once again!

Mary Kate Hartung is a lifelong performer and teacher specializing in jazz, ballet, musical theater, modern, and acro. Favorite performing credits include Wendy in Finding Neverland (1st National Tour), Broadway Dance Lab, PHISH's New Years Eve Concert, Wendy in Peter Pan, and Wo.man in Motion. She has taught throughout the tri-state area and around the midwest and is a coach at Solidcore.

Emi is a freelance dance artist and Pilates instructor currently based in Brooklyn. Originally from Valhalla, she is a proud ADP alumna. Beginning her dance journey at the age of 3, she continued her training during their inaugural year and later graduated in 2017. Emi went on to graduate from Muhlenberg College magna cum laude where she received her Bachelor’s in Dance and Business Administration, with concentrations in Choreography, Performance, & Arts Nonprofit Management. She is currently a member of the Taylor Outreach Ensemble (TOE), and scholarship student at the Paul Taylor school, both directed by Carolyn Adams. Most recently, she has been in process with Hope Boykin developing “The Other Side” for the Kennedy Center and “Beauty Size and Color” for PBS All Arts. She performed with HopeBoykin Dance at the Chelsea Factory in “MOMENTS by Hope,” an evening which was inspired by Boykin’s self-published book MOMENTS. Emi is excited to be returning home to ADP!

Emma DeCaprio is a movement and performance artist based in New York and Philadelphia. Emma began their dance training at Artistry Dance Project, where they studied under the direction of Kristina Leitenberger and Lori Lynch. At ADP, Emma performed in works by Tommy Scrivens, Christopher Ralph, and Sean Rozanski among others. Emma continued their dance training at the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they recently graduated with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Film. At UArts they had to opportunity to participate in works by: Katie Swords Thurman, Paul Matteson, Merce Cunningham, Wayne St. David and Jordan Lloyd. Since graduating Emma has worked with Buglisi Dance Theater and Wendy Jehlen. Emma is interested in site specific exhibition, and their most recent work, "The Ineffible Fixation on the Melodromatic Experience" ,was presented on Duke's campus, and explored themes of melodrama, conflict, and performer as spectacle.

Rachel Ambrose (she/her) is a professional dance artist and teacher, born and raised in New Jersey. She began dancing at Gotta Dance New Jersey at the age of three, and hasn’t stopped since! She attended Montclair State University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Dance and minor in Musical Theatre. She has had the honor of performing works by a variety of choreographers, including TweetBoogie, Stefanie Batten Bland, Frederick Earl Mosley, Tiffany Rae-Fisher, Larry Keigwin, Brianna Mercado, and Amy Mitchell. Since graduating, Rachel has been working as a professional dancer, teacher, model, and musician. She prides herself on versatility- and this past year has performed at Lincoln Center as a back up dancer, as well as a swing at Legoland New York Resort! She loves to perform and is eternally grateful to spread her passion for dance. Also, she has taught at many studios throughout the tri-state area and is excited to be sharing her passion for dance with the students at Artistry Dance Project. Rachel strives to cultivate dance communities that are driven by creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.