This past year, Colleen served as treasurer for the National Honor Society of Dance and gained membership in the National Dance Education Organization. In addition to her work in the dance field, she is completed an internship at the Joy Wellness Center at Shepherd’s Clinic in Baltimore and works as a physical therapy aide in Deptford, NJ.
ALEXIS CILONA:
Alexis
began her dance training at the age of four and later attended Paul VI High School, under the direction of Courtney Daniels, where she participated in the reputable Project Dance program and was a valued member of the
Varsity and Competition Dance Teams. After graduating from PVI in 2013, Alexis attended
Florida Atlantic University, and was invited to be a member of their elite dance team for her four years there. During
that time, her team earned the ranking of 8th for the national UDA title
in Hip-Hop and 7th in in the nation for Team Performance at NDA. Alexis is currently a certified Kindergarten teacher and also is the Cheer/Dance Coach at a local elementary school.
DuJuan is currently performing with the world renowed "Bad Boys of Dance," has appeared on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," and the 21 Pilots, "Holding On To You" video. DJ began his training at the Fem Fatale Dance Studio in Oak Park, MI and the University of the Arts. Mr. Smart is well versed in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, hip-hop, African, salsa, contemporary, West Indian, ballroom and modern dance. He has toured in Germany, France and was mentored by Christopher Huggins in Italy. He has worked with Rita Mosley, Louis Johnson, Anthony Burrell, Scott Jovovich and Ron de Jesus and Arthur Mitchell, in addition to Nicole Burnette, Norma Fowler and Bruce Bradley.
Some of his performance history includes Momix Dance Company, Junk and Eleone Dance Theater. He has received scholarships to train at Dance Theater of Harlem (NY), Edge Performing Arts Center (Hollywood, CA), The Ailey School (NY) and Tucson Ballet (AZ). Mr. Smart has participated in various competitions nationwide earning titles such as: 2006 ACT-SO national dance gold medalist, 2006 Urban Jamm well- rounded dancer of the year, 2007 Mr. Bravo dance winner, 2007 National Mr. Showbiz dance winner and 2007 NFAA jazz dance winner. He continues to study, perform, choreograph and teach around the world.ERICA SCANLON HARR
Erica is a graduate of The New School for Drama (Manhattan), Erica holds a MFA in Acting. During her time in New York, she studied acting, voice and speech, Alexander Technique, combat, dialects, classics and movement under the professional faculty at NSD as well as studying dance at the Broadway Dance Center. She earned her undergraduate degree in musical theatre and vocal performance from West Virginia Wesleyan where she studied modern dance, tap, ballet, pointe, and jazz. Growing up Erica was an active dancer, studying primarily at Anna Marie's Academy in Philadelphia and working as a member of the Elysian Dance Company of Philadelphia. She grew up knowing the importance of having strong fundamental basics and a love of movement. In 2004 Erica represented New Jersey at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City and on national television, receiving a non-finalist talent award. She continues to perform and study locally and regionally. Erica is currently performing for Disney Cruises.