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FALLING Back Into Routine With NJDTE Faculty: How NJDTE Faculty have adjusted to their “New Normal”

9/29/2020

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By Kaitlyn Esposito
The feeling of fall is in the air and for NJDTE that means dancers are back in the studios. After a summer of successful programming, NJDTE has found its “new normal” allowing dancers and faculty to return to doing what they love. Looking towards the Fall season, we wanted to check in with NJDTE Faculty to understand their “new normal” and get advice to pass along to dancers and the NJDTE community.

NICOLE VON ARX: NJDTE GUEST ARTIST & FACULTY

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​During the past 6 months, Nicole has taught over 300 classes on Zoom. It might sound a lot, but seeing incredible dancers from around the world pop up on her screen made her world so much better. She feels like she had to reinvent myself completely in order to survive and give as much attention to her students so they feel motivated too. 

​Nicole shares that she had a great time teaching at NJDTE this summer and is looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. She met Nancy Turano which she was studying at The Ailey School from 2008-2011. Nicole comments, “NJDTE trains wonderful artists from the ground up” and that “Nancy is an incredible teacher who truly cares about her students.” She believes that if you have a great leader, their qualities will trickle down to the rest of the team, staff and students. She looks forward to being part of the faculty this fall.
"If you have a great leader, their qualities will trickle down to the rest of the team, staff and students."
During the time, Nicole advises, “Keep your head high. Always. There are bad days but there are also good days. Keep researching even if it’s hard. Be like a sponge. Know your limits and see how to work with them. You’ll always learn something new.” Her favorite inspirational quote is, "Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot” by Charlie Chaplin as it reassures her that there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Nicole was born in England and raised in both Switzerland and Hong Kong, and is a freelance dancer and choreographer based between Brooklyn and Geneva (Switzerland). She studied at The Ailey School and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and her performance career led her to work with Jasmin Vardimon, Carte Blanche, Company XIV, Bryan Arias Company and Loni Landon Dance Projects. As a choreographer, she was invited to present her work in Europe at the BFM, TanzFest Winterthur 2018, La Fête de la Musique on the stage of l’ADC, and the Flux in Switzerland, and at Reykjavík Culture Night in Iceland.
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In the US, her choreography appeared at the Center for Performance Research (CPR), the Museum of Moving Image, Judson Church, The Wild Project, The 14th Street Y, the Ailey Citigroup Theatre and Sam Houston State University. She was awarded the 2018 STUFFED summer residency at Judson Church and the 2017 Dance Gallery Festival Level UP program. Nicole now creates work under the name NVA & Guests and teaches pop up dance classes on the roof of the Ace Hotel in New York.
 
Visit www.nvonarx.com for more information.

ALEXANDRA DALLI: NJDTE ALUMNA & FACULTY

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Alexandra trained at NJDTE from 2010 to 2014 and is now part of NJDTE’s Faculty as a ballet teacher and Pilates instructor. Through teaching at NJDTE the Fall, she looks forward to seeing all of the student’s smiling faces. She feels that a new season is like a fresh start and that she is excited to see what her and her dancers can accomplish this season.

As a teacher, Alex has stayed motivated by connecting to the dance community on both a large and small scale. On a larger scale, the number of classes and resources teachers and dance companies have been able to provide to keep dancers moving and learning has amazed her. She believes COVID has proven to everyone how valuable the arts are and how resilient the dance community is.
On a smaller scale, having the opportunity to teach current, old, and new students weekly via the Zoom classes NJDTE offered was a huge motivation for her in the spring and summer. If there were no students, Alex says that she could not call herself a teacher and she is so grateful she had the opportunity to continue to do what she loves even during quarantine.

Alex shares that NJDTE’s prioritization of true technique paired with a holistic approach to dance education is what sets this organization apart from other dance training programs in New Jersey. She comments, “as an alumni, I have been amazed at the different paths my peers have chosen and succeeded in both in and out of the dance studio. I have seen firsthand how building a strong base for dancers helps them develop as not only artists, but as people. I truly believe every experience had in the dance studio can be transferred to life skills outside the dance studio and NJDTE excels at producing strong, intelligent dancers. By creating space for dancers to investigate and experience all facets of dance performance and dance creation, NJDTE gives dancers the tools to make decisions and take ownership of their experience. Whether they move on to become, dancers, choreographers, teachers, producers, or anything else under the sun, students of NJDTE are more confident and successful because they have already been exposed to a professional setting and the expectations and experiences associated with it.”
"NJDTE gives dancers the tools to make decisions and take ownership of their experience."
​During this time, Alex’s advice to dancers is to just keep showing up and doing your best. While these are definitely not “normal” times, she believes the only thing 100% in your control is how you react, adapt, and overcome. She recommends to set an intention or a goal each day and strive to reach it no matter how small or big, and to be kind to others and most importantly be kind to yourself. Her favorite inspirational quote is one that was given to her by NJDTE. As a graduation present, all of the seniors received a paperweight shaped like star with the words “Excellence is a habit” engraved into it. She loves this quote so much this paperweight has traveled with her and always sat next to my makeup mirror so she could look at it while getting ready in the morning. 
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It reminds her natural talent is great, but success is truly dependent on your choices and actions to work hard towards your dreams and goals.
"The only thing 100% in your control is how you react,
​adapt, and overcome."
Alexandra Dalli (BFA, NCPT) is originally from Cranford, New Jersey. She began her dance training at the age of three at the Westfield School of Dance and continued at the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble while participating in Cranford High School’s Dance Academy. At NJDTE, Dalli performed works by Sidra Bell, Adam Barruch, Bradley Shelver, and Nancy Turano. Over the years, she has studied at several summer and winter intensive programs including American Ballet Theater’s Collegiate Summer Intensive, Pre-Movement Invention Project, Joffrey Ballet School’s summer intensive, and 10 Hairy Legs winter and summer intensives. She graduated cum laude in 2018 from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance. At Rutgers she was fortunate enough to perform works by Brian Brooks, Chien-Ying Wang, and Keith Thompson. During her time at Rutgers she completed the Polestar Pilates 450-hour Teacher Training Program and had the opportunity to complete an internship at Polestar Pilates España in Madrid, Spain. She was certified through the Pilates Method Alliance in 2017. Currently, Alexandra assists Polestar Pilates’ NYC Comprehensive Teacher Training as a Mentor-in-Training, teaches group and private Pilates to all ages, and is excited for another year as a faculty member teaching ballet at NJDTE.
 
In addition to teaching ballet, Alex is available for private Pilates lessons on the apparatus at NJDTE. For anyone (dancers or parents) who is looking to get stronger, prevent injury, work on alignment, or simply be introduced to Pilates she would love to help!

 
Contact info@njdte.org or visit www.njdte.org for more information.
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Dancing Alone, Together

5/20/2020

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How MIP® & MIP2® Alumni and Guest Artists are staying moving and motivated at home
By Kaitlyn Esposito
MIP® alumni, MIP2® alumni, and FORCE MAJEURE FESTIVAL Guest Artists share how they are able to stay dancing and motivated while being home.

MIP® & MIP2® Guest Artist Adam Barruch

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“As dancers we have an innate ability to transform conflict--understanding the nuanced energetics involved in transmuting one vibration into another with the power of movement, thought and commitment."

​"It gives me great solace to know that our work, on both a personal and community level, stays relevant in this time. I encourage you to keep your practice alive to help us all align with balance and compassion in our bodies and with each other,” shares Adam.
During this time, Adam has been teaching his three University classes online: Marymount, Fordham, SUNY Purchase. He has also been offering my own Zoom Dynamic Sequencing Classes as well as teaching choreographic phrase work on Movement For Hope's Instagram account. Adam uses his love for movement exploration to stay motivated, “I want to always understand the vehicle I embody and how it relates to the world around me. I am forever fascinated with the incredible intelligence that underlies life and I try to search constantly how to connect and learn from it.”

One of Adam’s favorite MIP2® memories was, “creating an installation for MIP2® at Reeves Reed Arboretum. I remember creating movement sequences based on elemental energy and it was beautiful to see the dancers moving amongst the landscape of the gardens.”

2018 MIP® Alum & 2015 Pre-MIP® Alum Kaitlyn Soloway

“My advice for other dancers during this time filled with so much unknown is to not be so hard on yourself."

"Take time for what YOU need, help others and appreciate even the littlest of things.”
 
Kaitlyn recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She shares, “the incredible professors and peers continue to inspire me and the movement, even miles and miles away, just feels good. I also am taking classes from artists I have danced with before and connect with new ones I have been wanting to learn from. Finally, I am giving my body and mind time to rest, meditate and be with my family.”
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She is “forever grateful for my summers at Movement Invention Project®. The experiences opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that movement can offer. Working with so many talented artists in such an open and safe space allowed me to grow not only physically, but also emotionally. I left each experience with an exciting new energy and outlook, and, most importantly, many lifelong collaborators and dear friends. One of my favorite memories at MIP® was getting the opportunity to work with Stephanie Batten Bland and explore dance theatre work. Her energy was contagious and she brought the unexpected to every class.”

2018-2019 MIP® Alum Trace Yeames

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Trace has been keeping up with his training by taking online dance classes through Zoom with UNCSA faculty, and has been supplementing extra classes with giving myself counter-technique classes.

“Floor barre has proven to be a useful way to work the ballet muscles in any spatial confinements and still be challenged.”

Reflecting on his MIP® experience Trace shares, “I’ve acquired new skills that I haven’t found before: understanding the 9 point improv study from William Forsythe, new floor-work movements, how to use dance theatre structured improv games to create movement for new works, and how to make dance for film."
"These skills have already increased my awareness of the extent of my art form, and made me feel more well equipped to handle the world of dance outside of a BFA.”

2018 MIP2® Alum Mateo Picone

​During the quarantine, Mateo has been continuing his dance training online through Zoom with his dance school, ESBQ, and by weight training. Since participating in MIP2®, Mateo has continued his training at École Supérieure de Ballet du Québec, where he will be graduating from their professional dance study program this year.
 
“My experience at MIP2® has helped boost my creative abilities as well as improve my improvisational skills. I learned more about how to collaborate effectively with other dancers, which is useful when working in a professional environment.”
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"My favorite memory at MIP2®, was working with Loni Landon and creating a piece to present at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. I had never danced outdoors on the lawn before and really enjoyed how it affected my senses. It gave my body an abstract sensation and a sense of freedom, which helped in my performance,” shares Mateo.

2019 MIP2® Alum Codelia King

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“Keep the fire and the passion. We are in a dark place at this time in the world and it’s going to be difficult to keep that light inside but that’s the challenge we must accept,"  shares Codelia.

"Artists rise above moments like these because we are fighters and we must fight to keep the beauty of hope and art alive.”
She currently attends the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, and her most recent project was performing in the Senior Project Showing of “Essence,” a piece choreographed by Faith Mondesire.

2020 FMF Guest Artist Brandon Coleman

​“During this time I’ve been taking class on IG Live with a variety of dance artists. I love being able to connect with so many different teachers and mentors from around the world. I’ve also been teaching my own classes via zoom and Instagram live. While physical distancing, one project I loved contributing to was Bolero Juilliard with Larry Keigwin and Keigwin + Company. The project was a virtual dance featuring over 100 Juilliard students and alumni,” shares Brandon. Most recently he was a performer in Punchdrunks Sleep No More in New York City.
“What if it’s a gift?” 
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Brandon’s favorite quote is by Dr. Robert Glover: “What if it’s a gift?”
“This presents the idea that anything that happens in your life (good or bad) is some form of gift in disguise. As undesirable as this time is, what if it’s meant for us to reset and redefine the goals we have? What is this time allowing us the space and time to find? These are the questions that motivate me to keep researching and discovering more about my life and dancing.”
For more information visit www.movementinventionproject.com or email mip@njdte.org.
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Catching up with Choreographers Continued... Inside Look at the Wonderful Work of Elizabeth Koeppen-Kalosieh

5/4/2018

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by Caleigh Carlson
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NJDTE catches up with faculty member, resident choreographer and long-time NJDTE friend Elizabeth Koeppen-Kalosieh about her inspiration, artistic process and experience working with our dancers.
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A graduate of SUNY Purchase College, Elizabeth Koeppen was noted as a Principal Dancer and Associate Artistic Director with Parsons Dance Company for 26 years. Below, learn more about her choreographic process with NJDTE dancers for i BALLI di PRIMAVERA. 

“The exposure that the NJDTE dancers get from amazing choreographers and companies is what sets this school apart from all others! It is these experiences that prepare our students to have great success in the dance world today.”
​–Elizabeth Koeppen-Kalosieh



What are your thoughts on NJDTE as a pre-professional dance school and ensemble that prepares dancers for a successful professional career in dance?
I am honored to be a part of NJDTE faculty and contributing to preparing these young dancers to pursue their dreams of dancing professionally. I take my position very seriously and I am very passionate about my goal to help them succeed in all their artistic ventures. I also aim to inspire them to be the best individuals that they can be on and off the stage!
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Tell us about this new work for Level 3 and Diamond dancers!
The New work for Level 3 and Diamond dancers has been a unique experience as it is the first time I have created a work to present such young dancers, ages 8-12, on the stage! This new work is joyous, driving, and fun for the dancers and will be uplifting for the audience. 
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Photo of Elizabeth Koeppen-Kalosieh dancing with David Parson.
What is your choreographic process? Is it the same for each work?
My process for choreography comes from experimentation with small phrases, strung together to create sections of a work. This work was inspired by the dancers, and the music I selected.

Warriors is one of our audience-favorite pieces. What was the inspiration for of the work? How did you choose the title "Warriors" for the piece?
My inspiration for Warriors was the dancers themselves. Every day in class they worked diligently and were hungry for all the movement that we were exploring, while also having fun. Everyone who walked by my class said "you should make this into a performance piece"- so I did just that. I chose the title from the last song in the piece and because the dancers were truly Warriors during the whole process!

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Level 4 NJDTE Dancers performing "Warriors." Photo by Anthony Johnson
​Working with different choreographers and teachers gives dancers the tools they need to be successful in the dance world and beyond – Elizabeth Koeppen-Kalosieh
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i BALLI di PRIMAVERA: The Spring Show and an Inside Look at the Choreographers

4/6/2018

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by Caleigh Carlson
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NJDTE’s upcoming Spring performance i BALLI di PRIMAVERA (The Dances of Spring) will feature some of the New Jersey’s most talented pre-professional dancers, who will be performing works by renowned international choreographers. We had the opportunity to catch up with highly sought-after choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan about her new work, 
​Pyrite, for Level 4 NJDTE dancers. 
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​This is your first time choreographing for NJDTE! Tell us about your work; What was the inspiration for Pryite, is there a theme or movement of the work?
​The inspiration for this piece began in the summer during a 2-day creative process with NJDTE dancer and guest dancers from Israel.
​I was inspired by the contrasting cultural approaches to movement and the fundamental similarities between human beings, regardless of their history or upbringing. The piece is a bridge between earth, grounded existence, and the stars. It reflects on how we navigate our time on earth, despite challenges both as individuals and together. 


“Dancers today have to be so versatile in order to survive. Exposure to all styles allows dancers to learn about themselves, and connect with a piece of themselves they didn't know.”
​–Breton Tyner-Bryan

​Do you feel the experience of working with various choreographers contributes to NJDTE dancers’ overall education and their capacity to work with professionals in the future?

Absolutely! Everyone has their unique process and contribution as a choreographer, collaborator, or director. Learning to work with different choreographers, styles of communication, and value systems makes our experience as artists stronger. Appreciating one another's differences strengthens the ability to work with all kinds of people, as it is the best preparation for having a professional career as a dancer.
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“I've really enjoyed working with the dancers of NJDTE because they all have such different personalities and points of view, and are willing to share their individuality and artistry from the get go. This makes the room and creative process more rich and inspiring for me."
​–Breton Tyner-Bryan
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Breton Tyner-Bryan teaching class at NJDTE

​What are your thoughts on NJDTE as a pre-professional dance school and ensemble that prepares dancers for a successful professional career in dance? 
NJDTE is a very special environment because there is an energy and excitement for learning that all of the dancers possess. The artistic staff represent the best of the NYC dance community, all of whom are actively engaged in their craft, while maintaining a healthy approach to nurturing young artists.
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​Breton Tyner-Bryan possesses a multitude of  prestigious choreographic experience. She had much to say about our pre-professional program and which elements contribute to success. What are your thoughts after reading about her endeavors in the artistic world of choreography? We would love to hear in the comment section below!
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MENTORING TOMORROW'S MASTER TEACHERS: Ballet Mistress Lenore Pavlakos-Morales 

4/15/2017

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This season, NJDTE Ballet Mistress Lenore Pavlakos-Morales has taken on a new role as mentor to Marie-Lorène Fichaux, who is pursuing a PhD in pedagogy at the ​​National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance of Lyon in France. 
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An accomplished ballerina, Marie graduated from Paris Opera Ballet School in France before completing her studies at the Ballet School of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. She performed with the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, The Ballet du Grand Theatre de Genève in Switzerland and later joined the Royal Ballet of London as a First Artist. In 2003, she was been invited by choreographer Nacho Duato to be part as a First Soloist of La Compania Nacional de Danza in Spain, where she performed until she moved to the United States. Marie furthered her studies in Dance Education, earning a Master's degree at the Centre National de la Danse in Paris as well as a Doctorate in Languages and Foreign Literature from Geneva University. Marie has also worked with Staten Island Ballet, The Paris Opera Ballet, American Ballet Theater and Friends, and as a guest soloist with Boston Ballet. She is currently a Guest Artist with The Lyon Opera Ballet in France, and has also worked as a guest artist with MoralesDance in NYC since 2011.

The mentorship requires Marie to observe and assist in NJDTE classes, as well as review lesson plans. Lenore selected the Friday Diamond Level ballet class for her observation, as they are, in her words, "no longer beginners and are diving into more complicated technical work." At the end of the mentorship, Marie will teach a few of these classes under Lenore's supervision. Stay tuned!
I've had the pleasure of being Marie's coach for the past 7 years.  She is a like an exotic bird, gliding across the stage with speed, precision and grace. Her ability to dance classical, neo-classical and contemporary roles makes her the epitome of the 21st century dancer. I was greatly honored when she selected me to mentor her through this process. How wonderful for NJDTE's young dancers to have the opportunity to work with Marie, a soloist with Lyon Opera, and guest soloist with Boston Ballet!"
- Lenore Pavlakos-Morales
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Lenore (back row, left) with Marie (bottom row, right) and MoralesDance dancers after a recent SummerStage performance.
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Faculty Feature: The Parsons Connection

10/5/2015

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by Corey Bliss

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One of the cornerstones of NJDTE's mission is to provide its dancers with firsthand experiences with dancers and choreographers from some of the most prestigious companies in the world, including Parsons Dance. NJDTE is proud to have had several current and former Parsons Dance members on its faculty for over ten years. This summer, two Parsons alumnae - former Associate Artistic Director Elizabeth Koeppen and Kate Skarpetowska - joined the modern faculty for NJDTE's first Summer Intensive program in its new state-of-the-art facility in Summit, NJ. 

As inspiring as it is for the NJDTE dancers to work with incredible artists like Koeppen and Skarpetowska, it is the dancers' passion, talent and dedication that in turn inspires them to keep coming back as mentors and long-term faculty members at NJDTE:
"Working with the NJDTE dancers is always a wonderful experience. They are highly dedicated and so eager to learn! In addition to watching them work so hard it is also incredibly satisfying to see them having so much fun."  
- Elizabeth Koeppen
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"As always, the NJDTE dancers were an inspiring bunch this summer! It really was a pleasure to see such focus and dedication in these young dancers. There was great progress throughout the 3 weeks [of the Summer Intensive], both on the technical level as well as in the maturity of their performance abilities."
- Kate Skarpetowska
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This summer, Koeppen staged excerpts from David Parsons' seminal work "Nascimento" on Levels 3A, 3B and 4: "The work was premiered in the late 1980s and is one of our most classic pieces of repertory. It gives the dancers some of the purest form of the Parsons technique. My goal was for all levels to get the truest essence of the piece, which is airborne, carefree, and explosive! And they did it!"

After seven years with Parsons Dance, Kate went on to perform with Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. This summer, she staged large group versions of two Lubovitch solos for the NJDTE dancers. Level 3A performed the fun and energetic "Do You Be," set to the idiosyncratic music of Meredith Monk. Kate selected this work for Level 3A "because of its playfulness. We had some great laughs in the studio learning it!" Level 3B/4 performed the expressive "Pardon My Affection," to music by Mozart. Kate chose this particular piece for the older dancers to "challenge their performance skills and the ability to speak through gesture."

Koeppen was thrilled to be one of the first faculty members to teach in NJDTE's new home, which features 4,700 square feet of dance space. "It was an absolute pleasure teaching at the new facility in Summit. The studios have state-of-the-art sprung floors and a fantastic sound system. They are spacious and bright, and are very inviting in facilitating a creative atmosphere. The sky lights are a nice touch!" Skarpetowska adds, "The new space is truly inspiring! With surroundings so beautiful and well-designed, it gives the artists a place where they can be at their most creative."
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This year, Koeppen takes on a new role as a full-time NJDTE faculty member, teaching advanced modern at NJDTE during its expanded weekday programming. Excited about the opportunity to work regularly with the dancers, Koeppen aims to develop them into "extremely strong and confident performers...[who] never lose their individuality and always let their personalities shine." 

A prolific choreographer and in-demand repetiteur, Skarpetowska teaches Ensemble Company classes on Sundays periodically throughout the year. During the next 6 months alone, Skarpetowska will create two new commissioned works for Parsons Dance and Owen/Cox Dance Group, and will travel to Germany to set Lubovitch's "Marimba" on the Oldenburg State Theater. 
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In 2005, Koeppen staged David Parsons' classic "The Envelope" on NJDTE dancers and alumni, who performed it at the Ensemble's 2007 gala at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Photo by Kristin Lodoen.
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Check out NJDTE's feature in the June 2015 of Dance Magazine, which highlighted Skarpetowska as an NJDTE faculty member:
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In Spring 2016, NJDTE premiered Skarpetowska's beautiful "Love is for the Poets."
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Lisa Rumbauskas Named YDP Director

6/25/2014

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LISA RUMBAUSKAS NAMED DIRECTOR OF YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM

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Artistic Director Nancy Turano has named Lisa Rumbauskas, NJDTE alumna and faculty member, as the first Director of the Young Dancers Program.

This new position is the latest chapter in Rumbauskas’ lifelong affiliation with NJDTE, who began studying with the Ensemble at age 7. She received a BFA in Dance from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied with and performed works by Mark Morris, Ann Reinking, Sean Curran, Gus Solomons Jr. and Ronald K. Brown, among others. She has also toured around the country with various Broadway productions, including Swing!.

Last year, NJDTE offered Rumbauskas a scholarship to study the American Ballet Theater curriculum and become an ABT® Certified Teacher.

We look forward to a strong future for our Young Dancers Program under Rumbauskas' leadership.

To read more about YDP and Lisa Rumbauskas, see the link below.

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LISA RUMBAUSKAS: NEW COMPANY MANAGER

1/27/2006

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NJDTE is proud to announce Lisa Rumbauskas as the new Company Manager. As she is an NJDTE alumna, we are honored to give her this position. After touring for several years throughout the US and Europe, Rumbauskas has now returned to her roots at the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble.

After her training at NJDTE, Rumbauskas also studied at the Joffrey Ballet School, The American Ballet Theatre School, and The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Since receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Rumbauskas has performed with many choreographers, including Mark Morris, Lynn-Taylor Corbett, Marc Robin and many more. She has also performed on tour tours with The Lion King, Swing!, Saturday Night Fever, and Cats. Rumbauskas is uniquely qualified to fill this position, and we are excited to welcome her back to NJDTE.

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