GLOBAL DANCE NYC
FACULTY
GLOBAL DANCE NYC
Meet Our Team
Therese Wendler
Ballet |
Sekou McMiller
Latin Fusion |
Yvonne Gutierrez
Flamenco |
Germaul Barnes
Contemporary |
Tatyana Popova
Indian |
Ashle Dawson
Latin Fusion/Contemporary |
Ballet, Hip-Hop and repertoire
Larisa Calero
Born and raised in Moscow Russia, Larisa Calero is a former principal dancer with the Moisseyev Dance Company. While performing with the Company , she got her Masters Degree in Choreography from RATI – Russian Academy of Theatrical Art (former GITIS). After almost ten years performing with the Moisseyev Dance Company and around the world, Larisa found new home in New York City.
Her dance resume includes : dancer/choreographer at New York City Opera; dancer/dance capitan at Michael Jackson Tribute at Madison Square Garden 2001,P Diddy tour 2002and more.
Teaching is Larisa's second passion. She emphasizes the performing side of dance and delivering the story. After teaching in NYC for over 10 years at school such as Joffrey Ballet school, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, ABT JKO and others, Larisa is now a founder and an Artistic Director at Global Dance NYC.
Larisa Calero
Born and raised in Moscow Russia, Larisa Calero is a former principal dancer with the Moisseyev Dance Company. While performing with the Company , she got her Masters Degree in Choreography from RATI – Russian Academy of Theatrical Art (former GITIS). After almost ten years performing with the Moisseyev Dance Company and around the world, Larisa found new home in New York City.
Her dance resume includes : dancer/choreographer at New York City Opera; dancer/dance capitan at Michael Jackson Tribute at Madison Square Garden 2001,P Diddy tour 2002and more.
Teaching is Larisa's second passion. She emphasizes the performing side of dance and delivering the story. After teaching in NYC for over 10 years at school such as Joffrey Ballet school, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, ABT JKO and others, Larisa is now a founder and an Artistic Director at Global Dance NYC.
Ballet , Point, Partnering
Therese’ Miyoshi Wendler
Ms. Wendler was born in Honolulu Hawaii. Therese received her ballet training from Nina Marlow in Phoenix, AZ. The Joffrey Ballet Program brought her to New York City. Since then she has worked with Ballet Metropolitan of Caracas in Venezuela, Ballet International under the direction of Eldar Aliev, Ballet Concierto of Puerto Rico, Ballet Jorgen Canada in Toronto, Thomas/Ortiz in NYC and as Principal dancer with Connecticut Ballet, Covenant Ballet, Dances Patrelle and Rebecca Kelly Ballet. She has been intensely coached by Elena Kunikova, Diana Cartier, and Irina Koplakova. Therese has taught for the Ailey Summer Intensive, Joffrey Summer program for Character and International Dance under the direction of Larisa Calero and as a guest teacher for the Jessica Lang Dance Company. Therese is currently teaching at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in the Ballet Junior Division Department, The Ailey Extension, Rioult Dance Center and is the Department Chair of Ballet at the Rivertown Dance Academy in Tarrytown, NY.
Therese’ Miyoshi Wendler
Ms. Wendler was born in Honolulu Hawaii. Therese received her ballet training from Nina Marlow in Phoenix, AZ. The Joffrey Ballet Program brought her to New York City. Since then she has worked with Ballet Metropolitan of Caracas in Venezuela, Ballet International under the direction of Eldar Aliev, Ballet Concierto of Puerto Rico, Ballet Jorgen Canada in Toronto, Thomas/Ortiz in NYC and as Principal dancer with Connecticut Ballet, Covenant Ballet, Dances Patrelle and Rebecca Kelly Ballet. She has been intensely coached by Elena Kunikova, Diana Cartier, and Irina Koplakova. Therese has taught for the Ailey Summer Intensive, Joffrey Summer program for Character and International Dance under the direction of Larisa Calero and as a guest teacher for the Jessica Lang Dance Company. Therese is currently teaching at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in the Ballet Junior Division Department, The Ailey Extension, Rioult Dance Center and is the Department Chair of Ballet at the Rivertown Dance Academy in Tarrytown, NY.
Hip-Hop
Ebony Osavio
Ebony Osavio
Hip-Hop/B-Boy
Mouse ( Jayson) Vasquez
Mouse ( Jayson) Vasquez
Latin Fusion
Sekou McMiller
Sekou McMiller’s unique style of Latin dance rich with Afro-Carribean essence and laced with techniques from many genres of dance combined with his explosive energy on and off stage, has earned Sekou’s dancing and instructing broad recognition World-wide.
Sekou made his NYC Off-Broadway debut and International Tour with Celia the Musical. In addition, Sekou has over 10 years of instructing and performing at Latin Dance Congresses all over North and South America, Europe and Asia. Also he has conducted Master Classes in New York, Chicago, LA, Seoul, Tokyo, San Diego, Seattle, Beijing, Singapore, Mumbai, Miami, Shanghai, Toronto, Dallas, Boston, Manchester, Warsaw, Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Rome and many other international hubs of dance.
Sekou McMiller
Sekou McMiller’s unique style of Latin dance rich with Afro-Carribean essence and laced with techniques from many genres of dance combined with his explosive energy on and off stage, has earned Sekou’s dancing and instructing broad recognition World-wide.
Sekou made his NYC Off-Broadway debut and International Tour with Celia the Musical. In addition, Sekou has over 10 years of instructing and performing at Latin Dance Congresses all over North and South America, Europe and Asia. Also he has conducted Master Classes in New York, Chicago, LA, Seoul, Tokyo, San Diego, Seattle, Beijing, Singapore, Mumbai, Miami, Shanghai, Toronto, Dallas, Boston, Manchester, Warsaw, Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Rome and many other international hubs of dance.
Flamenco
Yvonne Gutierrez
Yvonne Gutierrez of Cuban descent is a master Spanish/Flamenco instructor at Joffrey Ballet school, Ballet Hispanico teaching in the Pre-Professional & Professional Studies programs as well as Los Encuentros (a general studies program). She holds a BS in Applied Computer Science from Pace University and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA). This newly created Professional Studies program already has seen Yvonne’s students performing at the Hispanic Day Parade, Ballet Hispanico Gala, Bravo Channel and City Hall for Hispanico Heritage.
Ms. Gutierrez past experiences also includes numerous performances with Flamenco Latino Dance Company, a Latin Brazilian Jazz Band called Stringbeans under the direction of Annette Aguilar, Luis Montero Dance Company and various local Opera Companies.
Yvonne Gutierrez
Yvonne Gutierrez of Cuban descent is a master Spanish/Flamenco instructor at Joffrey Ballet school, Ballet Hispanico teaching in the Pre-Professional & Professional Studies programs as well as Los Encuentros (a general studies program). She holds a BS in Applied Computer Science from Pace University and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA). This newly created Professional Studies program already has seen Yvonne’s students performing at the Hispanic Day Parade, Ballet Hispanico Gala, Bravo Channel and City Hall for Hispanico Heritage.
Ms. Gutierrez past experiences also includes numerous performances with Flamenco Latino Dance Company, a Latin Brazilian Jazz Band called Stringbeans under the direction of Annette Aguilar, Luis Montero Dance Company and various local Opera Companies.
Contemporary African
Germaul Barnes
GERMAUL YUSEF BARNES – recently choreographed the World Premiere of Marley , the first original musical based on the life and music of the reggie superstar Bob Marley written & directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah. Mr Barnes is a former principal dancer and currently a répétiteur for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, where he received the New York Dance and Performance Award-The Bessie Award. Mr. Barnes serves as the Associated Artist Director for ChoreoQuest – a creative laboratory for choreographers based in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Barnes has received honors ranging from Arts International Grant fostering his anthropology study in Ghana,West Africa and the Baryshnikov Residency Fellowship. One of his highest personal achievements includes demonstrating for legendary choreographer/anthropologist, Katherine Dunham.
He has received rave reviews and brilliant acclaim as a dance instructor from prominent dance academies through out Germany (TanzFabric, Ballet Centrum, Milton’s TanzSchool). His list of other venerable dance institutions includes : Black College Dance Exchange, Guest artist with Skidmore College, University of Buffalo, Ghana National Dance Theater, Xavier College Prep, Dance Masters/New York, Cleo Parker Summer Intensive, 92nd Street Y, Harkness Dance Center, New Dance Technique Laboratory, Guest Artist at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Alabama Dance Festival, University of Michigan, Dance Olympus, Wayne State University, Restoration Plaza Youth Arts Academy and Joffery Ballet J&C program.
Germaul Barnes
GERMAUL YUSEF BARNES – recently choreographed the World Premiere of Marley , the first original musical based on the life and music of the reggie superstar Bob Marley written & directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah. Mr Barnes is a former principal dancer and currently a répétiteur for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, where he received the New York Dance and Performance Award-The Bessie Award. Mr. Barnes serves as the Associated Artist Director for ChoreoQuest – a creative laboratory for choreographers based in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Barnes has received honors ranging from Arts International Grant fostering his anthropology study in Ghana,West Africa and the Baryshnikov Residency Fellowship. One of his highest personal achievements includes demonstrating for legendary choreographer/anthropologist, Katherine Dunham.
He has received rave reviews and brilliant acclaim as a dance instructor from prominent dance academies through out Germany (TanzFabric, Ballet Centrum, Milton’s TanzSchool). His list of other venerable dance institutions includes : Black College Dance Exchange, Guest artist with Skidmore College, University of Buffalo, Ghana National Dance Theater, Xavier College Prep, Dance Masters/New York, Cleo Parker Summer Intensive, 92nd Street Y, Harkness Dance Center, New Dance Technique Laboratory, Guest Artist at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Alabama Dance Festival, University of Michigan, Dance Olympus, Wayne State University, Restoration Plaza Youth Arts Academy and Joffery Ballet J&C program.
Indian
Tatyana Popova
Tatyana Popova comes from the multicultural city Almaty, the capital of Kazakhstan, located in the heart of Central Asia. Tatyana is a bachelor degree holder from tree different universities of dance, for each discipline in country of its origin . Since taking her first dance steps at age of six, she has continued her trajectory across the world, taking part in different companies and training in prestigious dance academies including the J. Elebekov Music and Dance Academy in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where she strove to perfect her interpretations of Russian and Central Asian character dances & ballet. Her passion for dance led her to train in the fascinating and exotic style of Indian classical dance, known as Bharatanatyam.
When Tatyana completed her studies at the Kalakshetra School of Dance, she next travelled to Sevilla, Spain, to enroll in the Matilde Coral School of Dance to train in Spanish dance and Flamenco; she also studied at the Manuel Betanzo Flamenco Academy. Through her career, Tatyana has been invited by numerous dance companies to perform with them and has been a part of national and international productions. Tatyana choreographed, produced and toured with theatrical dance production “Journey across the Globe” in Spain.
Tatyana Popova
Tatyana Popova comes from the multicultural city Almaty, the capital of Kazakhstan, located in the heart of Central Asia. Tatyana is a bachelor degree holder from tree different universities of dance, for each discipline in country of its origin . Since taking her first dance steps at age of six, she has continued her trajectory across the world, taking part in different companies and training in prestigious dance academies including the J. Elebekov Music and Dance Academy in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where she strove to perfect her interpretations of Russian and Central Asian character dances & ballet. Her passion for dance led her to train in the fascinating and exotic style of Indian classical dance, known as Bharatanatyam.
When Tatyana completed her studies at the Kalakshetra School of Dance, she next travelled to Sevilla, Spain, to enroll in the Matilde Coral School of Dance to train in Spanish dance and Flamenco; she also studied at the Manuel Betanzo Flamenco Academy. Through her career, Tatyana has been invited by numerous dance companies to perform with them and has been a part of national and international productions. Tatyana choreographed, produced and toured with theatrical dance production “Journey across the Globe” in Spain.
Latin Fusion
Ashe Dawson
Experience the creativity and originality of Ashlé Dawson’s Commercial Latin Fusion, a seamless blend of Latin dance styles met with commercial and technical dance form. This unique and heavily developed style is based on her years of extensive knowledge, technique and training in multiple dance fields, combined with her background and passion for Latin dance, culture and music. This class will give each dancer something new to carry with them along with increased versatility and cultural knowledge. Class begins with a proper jazz/yoga based warm up for alignment, strength & conditioning. Then we progress to an introduction of Latin body movement & styling honing in on dynamics, isolations and texture. You will be introduced to a new world of dance including Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, Afro-Cuban, Tribal, Samba and more all while hearing and applying familiar terminology ranging from jazz to hip hop styles to classical & contemporary. This class is designed for everyone from the beginner dancer to the advanced, ladies & gents, and all backgrounds with a heavy emphasize on dancers wishing to work with artists as backup dancers and excel commercially. All are welcome, come add something new to your repertoire, prepare for an audition or simply add some fun to your week. Versatility = Bookability.
(Heels for the ladies are used when the material is appropriate, but not req
Ashe Dawson
Experience the creativity and originality of Ashlé Dawson’s Commercial Latin Fusion, a seamless blend of Latin dance styles met with commercial and technical dance form. This unique and heavily developed style is based on her years of extensive knowledge, technique and training in multiple dance fields, combined with her background and passion for Latin dance, culture and music. This class will give each dancer something new to carry with them along with increased versatility and cultural knowledge. Class begins with a proper jazz/yoga based warm up for alignment, strength & conditioning. Then we progress to an introduction of Latin body movement & styling honing in on dynamics, isolations and texture. You will be introduced to a new world of dance including Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, Afro-Cuban, Tribal, Samba and more all while hearing and applying familiar terminology ranging from jazz to hip hop styles to classical & contemporary. This class is designed for everyone from the beginner dancer to the advanced, ladies & gents, and all backgrounds with a heavy emphasize on dancers wishing to work with artists as backup dancers and excel commercially. All are welcome, come add something new to your repertoire, prepare for an audition or simply add some fun to your week. Versatility = Bookability.
(Heels for the ladies are used when the material is appropriate, but not req
About our founder and Artistic Director Larisa Calero
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Born and raised in Moscow Russia, Larisa Calero is a former principal dancer with the Moisseyev Dance Company. While performing with the Company , she got her Masters Degree in Choreography from RATI – Russian Academy of Theatrical Art (former GITIS). After almost ten years performing with the Moisseyev Dance Company and around the world, Larisa found new home in New York City. Teaching is her second passion . In Larisa’s Character class, students get introduced to new dance techniques from around the world and learn pieces from renowned classical ballets in addition to pieces choreographed by Larisa. She emphasizes the performing side of dance and delivering the story. After teaching in NYC for over 10 years at school such as Joffrey Ballet school, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, ABT JKO and others, Larisa is bringing the best of her knowledge and experience to this project. With her passion, Love for dance and expertise Larisa and her team are ready to give you the best dance summer in NYC ever!
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Why Study With Us
The most diverse school in NYC
Artistic Director Larisa Calero conceived this school as a tool to educate the students on diversity of dance and the path it took from folk dancing to ballet stage and beyond.
This diverse program includes Ballet, Point, Character, Flamenco, Indian, Irish , African , Character repertoire from classical ballets with character shoes and on point and new choreography by the world known choreographers, as well as Latin Fusion, Contemporary , Hip-Hop and Theater Dance and more.
All this comes together at an explosive professionally produced stage performance .
From African dance as a form of prayer, to Irish dance as a form of celebration, to Indian dance as a form of conversation, to Passion and relationships in Tango and Flamenco and to the international dances on point in classical ballets, students follow the path of dance thru the centuries and their connection to the contemporary dance styles , such as Hip-Hop.
Larisa Calero, a former principal dancer for Moisseyev Ballet company ,hand selected a fantastic faculty from around the world.
The program is designed to provide students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of dance styles to become more competitive in the dance world. The students will learn how to deliver a story thru dance ,express passion, love, excitement and experience the joy of live performance as well as learn history of dance .
This diverse program includes Ballet, Point, Character, Flamenco, Indian, Irish , African , Character repertoire from classical ballets with character shoes and on point and new choreography by the world known choreographers, as well as Latin Fusion, Contemporary , Hip-Hop and Theater Dance and more.
All this comes together at an explosive professionally produced stage performance .
From African dance as a form of prayer, to Irish dance as a form of celebration, to Indian dance as a form of conversation, to Passion and relationships in Tango and Flamenco and to the international dances on point in classical ballets, students follow the path of dance thru the centuries and their connection to the contemporary dance styles , such as Hip-Hop.
Larisa Calero, a former principal dancer for Moisseyev Ballet company ,hand selected a fantastic faculty from around the world.
The program is designed to provide students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of dance styles to become more competitive in the dance world. The students will learn how to deliver a story thru dance ,express passion, love, excitement and experience the joy of live performance as well as learn history of dance .