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Erica MoshmanDirector of Development & Donor Relations; Ballet, Modern
Erica Moshman is a dance artist, performer and facilitator. Erica's focus is in inclusive dance practice and community work. She is a co-founder and Artistic Director of UK-based Parable Dance, and has performed with Becky Radway Dance Projects, Heidi Latsky Dance Company, Evolve Dance Inc. Suse Tietjen/ Tanzorchester Suse Tietjen, and Bahar Fattahi, among others. Erica is also the Publications Manager of The Dancer-Citizen online journal. She holds a BA in dance and anthropology from Connecticut College (USA) and an MA in dance anthropology from the University of Roehampton (UK). |
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Dylan BakerTap
NYC based dancer and choreographer, Dylan Baker can be seen tapping toes with David Parker and The Bang Group, jumping across the stage with Matthew Westerby Company, and in live works and films by Boink Dance and Film. When he’s not in rehearsal or on stage Mr. Baker can be found teaching a wide range of classes including tap and modern dance to art and science after school classes and workshops. He currently teaches as part of The School at Peridance in NYC and Steffi Nossen School of Dance in White Plains, NY. He is excited to come and dance with everyone at Rivertown Dance Academy. |
Erin GallagherBallet, (Pre)Pointe
Erin Gallagher began her formal dance training at the Academy of Dance Arts in her hometown of Red Bank, NJ. She continued her studies at Studio Maestro (currently Manhattan Youth Ballet) in New York City with Deborah Wingert and François Perron. In addition, Erin participated in training programs at The Rock School of Dance Education, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, American Ballet Theatre, as well as several summers in Washington D.C. studying with Suzanne Farrell at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Professionally, Erin has worked with Connecticut Ballet, Staten Island Ballet, New Chamber Ballet, Rebecca Kelly Ballet, Neglia Ballet Artists, TranscenDance Group, Accent Dance NYC, Ballets with a Twist, and Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance. Erin Gallagher is a graduate of Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School. |
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Rachel ShaverJazz
Rachel hails from Chesterfield, Virginia. Her performance career began at King's Dominion Theme Park, while she was studying Dance at Thomas Dale High School Specialty Center for Performing Arts. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the Conservatory at Shenandoah University. Upon graduating, she joined Christopher K. Morgan and Artists (CKM&A) as Company Apprentice, and later Company Dancer. Her solo work, Antlers, was commissioned by VelocityDC Dance Festival, the 34th Annual Choreographer's Showcase, and by CKM&A to be performed at Brighton Dance Festival, as well as other D.C. dance festivals. Since moving to New York she has worked with local choreographers in showcases such as APAP, and One Condition, and has recently added virtual performances to her repertoire. Rachel has redefined her passion for training the next generation of artists. This season she is fortunate to be on faculty, and featured as guest choreographer at numerous tristate area studios. She is currently pursuing her personal training certificate, enjoys listening to Taylor Swift, and taking her dog Willow to the park. |
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