2023 SUMMER INTENSIVES
OUR FACULTY

TEDDY FORANCE
Creative Director
Teddy Forance is the co-founder of CLI Studios, CLI Conservatory Director, and a notable contemporary choreographer in the dance industry. Teddy has performed with Cirque Du Soleil and worked with celebrated artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, P!nk, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, and many more.
MEET YOUR WEEK 1 INSTRUCTORS
JULY 17 TO JULY 22

Molly Long
Jazz
Molly Long is an award-winning choreographer whose work has been featured on television shows including World of Dance, America’s Got Talent, Raising Asia, and Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition.

Kenichi Kasamatsu
Hip-hop
Kenichi Kasamatsu is a dancer and choreographer based in New York City. He is a guest faculty member at Broadway Dance Center. He has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, NE-YO, Mark Ronson, and The Band Perry.

Jason Williams
Jazz
Jason William got an early to start his professional career as a top 8 male finalist on Season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance. After SYTYCD, he went on to work with artists like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mary J. Blige, Alicia keys, Paula Abdul, Beyonce, BANKS, and many more.

Casey Gonzalez
Ballet
Casey Gonzalez’s dance career has bridged the gap between the commercial and concert worlds. She has worked with choreographers such as Mandy Moore and Andrew Winghart, for brands like MasterCard, Smirnoff, and Disney.


Ethan Colangelo
Contemporary
Ethan Colangelo began his initial training at Canada’s National Ballet School and Elite Danceworx. Now an alumni of the Juilliard School, he received the Hector Zaraspe Prize for Choreographic Promise. He has performed repertoire by Crystal Pite, Ohad Naharin, Stijn Celis, Jose Limon, Mark Morris and has been in new creations by Roy Assaf, Stephan Laks, Loni Landon, Miceala Taylor and Jasmine ElliIs, along with other creative artists.


Spenser Theberge
Contemporary
Spenser Theberge is a graduate of The Juilliard School and a former company member with the Nederlands Dans Theater and The Forsythe Company. As a movement director and performer, Spenser has worked with artists, brands, and organizations such as Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani, LANY, UGG, Rami Malek, Ryan Pfluger, the Tune-yards, Seaworthy Jewelry, and the New York Times Magazine.
More instructors to be announced soon.
MEET YOUR WEEK 2 INSTRUCTORS
JULY 24 TO JULY 29


Marlee Hightower
Hip-hop
Marlee Hightower is an accomplished hip-hop dancer. She is well known for her time as a member of “Studio One, Young Beast Society” of America’s Got Talent fame and Motiv Crew which appeared on WOD. In 2013 Hightower was nominated for, “Teen Choreographer of the Year”.


Brian Nicholson
Hip-hop
Brian, along with his twin brother Scott, is well known for his dance appearances, choreography, and creative work with Ariana Grande. He brings a unique experience to his students as he focuses on the close relationship between dance styles like hip-hop, jazz, modern, street jazz, and ballet.


Billy Griffin
Musical theatre
Billy Griffin is a New York City based choreographer and educator. His work can be seen in Friends! The Musical Parody, the Hudson Valley Dance Festival, The Red Bucket Follies, The Drama League Gala, The National Young Arts Foundation, and The Joffrey Ballet School.



Casey Gonzalez
Ballet
Casey Gonzalez’s dance career has bridged the gap between the commercial and concert worlds. She has worked with choreographers such as Mandy Moore and Andrew Winghart, for brands like MasterCard, Smirnoff, and Disney.


Micaela Taylor
Contemporary
Micaela Taylor is a dancer, choreographer, and the Artistic Director, Founder, and Choreographer of the TL Collective. Taylor received the Inaugural Springboard EMERGE Choreographic Award, was named in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2019, and graced the cover of Dance Magazine in April 2020.
Faculty is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to participants ahead of the event.