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Frida Molina

steps2023 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:21:24 +0000

Frida Molina is a New York–based professional dancer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Adelphi University. Trained in a wide range of styles—ballet, contemporary, modern, salsa, street jazz, and hip hop—Frida is known for her versatility and magnetic stage presence.

Her performance credits include Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas, NYC Pride Island with Lil Kim, and an opening act for Janet Jackson’s Together Again tour. Frida has also worked with artists like Coi Leray, J.I, Mr. Vegas, and Leli Hernandez, and has appeared in events like New York Fashion Week, The Met, and BRESH.

While she draws from many styles, hip hop remains at the heart of her movement. Frida is passionate about creating spaces that are both inspiring and inclusive—where dancers of all backgrounds can grow, connect, and feel seen.

Class Description
Open Hip-Hop with Frida Molina
Rooted in the foundation of street styles, this class blends raw groove with dynamic choreography. Dancers will be challenged in musicality, performance, and movement quality—while keeping the vibe authentic, accessible, and full of flavor.

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Hannah Gundermann

steps2023 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:19:43 +0000

Hannah Gundermann is a NYC-based performer, teacher, and creative! Hannah holds a degree in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University and is originally from Hershey, PA.

She’s lucky to be involved in the theatre & dance worlds in many different capacities. Some of her favorite stage experiences include – performing in The Music Man at Pittsburgh CLO, Cats at Flat Rock Playhouse, and Carousel at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. She has also served as the Assistant Director/Choreographer on Maddie: A New Musical in NYC, helped to create a new show for RWS Entertainment at Hersheypark as the Associate Choreographer, and choreographed/acted for an upcoming short film.

Hannah works for many fabulous educational organizations including the Steps on Broadway Academy, an in-school Musical Theatre program called Inside Broadway, and other various dance studios/competitions. When not teaching, Hannah is most likely in a Steps class!

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Eboni Osavio

steps2023 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:18:41 +0000

As a native New Yorker Eboni has trained extensively in jazz and hip hop while also studying ballet, tap, modern and West African dance. She began her professional performing career while at Frank Hatchett’s Professional Children’s Program at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She then had the honor of studying under and assisting the legendary jazz dancer Frank Hatchett in various dance projects, as well as becoming part of his VOP team. She has choreographed, traveled and performed for various artists, networks and brands. Most recently focused on commercial choreography for clients such as VH1, Pfizer and Pizza Hut.

Eboni has worked with Grammy Award Winner Ludacris, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Sean Paul, Lil Mama, R&B artist Jaheim and Disturbing the Peace, to name a few. Alongside music videos, some of her tv performance credits also include various MTV “Video Music Award” shows, and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils Entertainment Team.

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Tiffini Jones

steps2023 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:18:22 +0000

Tiffini Jones is a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer based in New York City. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where she began her training at age 3. In 2015, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Goucher College with a double concentration in Dance History and Dance Performance. At Goucher, she performed in works by Jon Lehrer, Amy Seiwart, and Doug Elkins, restaged Doris Humphrey’s Air for the G String from a Labanotation score, was one of two candidates to study abroad for a semester at Taipei National University of the Arts. She was also the Dance Captain and a cast member in The Producers and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

In 2017, she earned her Master of Arts at NYU Steinhardt in Dance Education in the Teaching Students K-12 track. At NYU she performed in multiple student and faculty works and gained her student-teaching experience at P.S. 506 and The Beacon School. Post-graduation, she has taught dance at various institutions such as At Your Beat Brooklyn, Rutgers University, New York University, and University of North Texas. She was also a Teacher’s Assistant, Demonstrator, Rehearsal Director, and Dancer for Kim Elliott Dance. She currently teaches at the Steffi Nossen School of Dance, Steps Youth Programs, Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, and Fancy Feet Dance Studios.

Tiffini has choreographed and continues to choreograph many stage and screen projects. Her works include Broadway Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Heels pieces performed by the Beacon Dance Company at The Beacon School as well as music videos for Lord Baltimore and Brittaney Delsarte Chatman.

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