Academy Jazz Archives - Steps Academy https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/discipline/academy-jazz/ Training the dancers of tomorrow Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:08:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/cropped-cropped-steps-site-icon-white-32x32.png Academy Jazz Archives - Steps Academy https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/discipline/academy-jazz/ 32 32 Robert Redick https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/robert-redick/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:08:49 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/robert-redick/ Robert Redick is a New York-based choreographer, producer, and dance educator. A Joffrey Ballet School graduate; his choreographic and teaching credits include Joffrey Ballet School, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, STEPS Academy, Harlem School of the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Brooklyn Arts High School, Kanyok Arts Initiative, […]

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Robert Redick is a New York-based choreographer, producer, and dance educator. A Joffrey Ballet School graduate; his choreographic and teaching credits include Joffrey Ballet School, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, STEPS Academy, Harlem School of the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Brooklyn Arts High School, Kanyok Arts Initiative, Fort Hamilton High School and the Jazz Choreography Project. Additionally, Robert is currently Programs Director and resident choreographer at Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance. Since 2018, he has been the production coordinator, curator and host for the Uptown Rising Performance Series held at the Bridge for Dance. Uptown Rising provides choreographers the affordable opportunity to present and receive feedback on their work and process. Robert has a deep passion for creating an inclusive, challenging and rewarding experience with the artists he collaborates with. He believes in instilling confidence and allowing a safe space for ALL dancers to thrive.

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Gabi Roller https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/gabi-roller/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:21:13 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/gabi-roller/ Gabi Roller is a proud alumni of the Steps Conservatory class of 2024 and began as a teacher and assistant for the Steps Academy in 2022. Post graduation, she has continued her work with the Steps Academy, as well as joined The New Jack Cole Dancers as a company apprentice. Gabi is trained in many […]

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Gabi Roller is a proud alumni of the Steps Conservatory class of 2024 and began as a teacher and assistant for the Steps Academy in 2022. Post graduation, she has continued her work with the Steps Academy, as well as joined The New Jack Cole Dancers as a company apprentice. Gabi is trained in many dance styles, a credit to her training as a company dancer with The Dallas Conservatory where she also worked as a teacher and choreographer. Gabi’s foundation in the performing arts began in the theatre, performing professionally with regional theatres such as Casa Manana and Lyric Stage as an actor, singer, and dancer. As a youth teacher, she is known for bringing a deeply supportive and caring, yet challenging and inspirational energy to her classes. Gabi is THRILLED to be part of the Steps team and loves to share her passion for dance!

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Cori Jo Swanson https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/cori-jo-swanson/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:20:54 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/cori-jo-swanson/ Cori Jo Swanson is a New York City-based creative. Her expertise spans every facet of the entertainment industry, including creative direction, choreography, casting, development, and performance. Cori has produced shows at The Producer’s Club in NYC, installed several casts for Royal Caribbean International as part of the design and costuming team, and was the Associate […]

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Cori Jo Swanson is a New York City-based creative. Her expertise spans every facet of the entertainment industry, including creative direction, choreography, casting, development, and performance. Cori has produced shows at The Producer’s Club in NYC, installed several casts for Royal Caribbean International as part of the design and costuming team, and was the Associate Choreographer for Cabaret: The Musical (Arden Theater, PA).

Cori worked in the casting department for RWS Entertainment Group and Binder Casting for 4 years, specializing in casting dancers for Holland America Line’s “Step One Dance Company,” Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Hershey Park, Winter Fest Kings Dominion, and more.

Now a Co-Founder of Creative Streak Entertainment, Cori delivers unmatched live entertainment for corporate, nightlife, and theme park, & cruise ship clients. Through Creative Streak Entertainment (CSE), Cori provided Creative Direction & casting services for the grand opening of Tin Building by Jean-Georges in Seaport NYC, created custom shows for SoHo House NYC and Hard Rock Hotel Times Square, and more. Currently, Cori is the Associate Choreographer and providing casting services, through CSE, for “SPLASH! Waterworks Parade” under the creative direction of Marilyn Magnes, which will tour multiple Six Flags Theme Parks!

Class Description
Focus on your training in a supportive and welcoming environment. Each session begins with a thorough warm-up to prepare your body, followed by across-the-floor progressions that are key for refining and maintaining strong technique. The class then dives into a fun and challenging combo, giving you the chance to integrate your developing technique with musicality and unique style.

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Cam Loeser https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/cam-loeser/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:20:47 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/cam-loeser/ Camden is a New York based performer, teacher and choreographer, and an alumni of the NYU Tisch Dance program and the Jacob’s Pillow Musical Theater program. Camden currently acts as Resident Director/Assistant Choreographer for the National Tour of Chicago, and acted as the Swing/Dance Captain for the UK Touring Production of Chicago’s limited engagement in […]

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Camden is a New York based performer, teacher and choreographer, and an alumni of the NYU Tisch Dance program and the Jacob’s Pillow Musical Theater program. Camden currently acts as Resident Director/Assistant Choreographer for the National Tour of Chicago, and acted as the Swing/Dance Captain for the UK Touring Production of Chicago’s limited engagement in Tokyo in 2022. Camden also served as Tour Choreographer for the National Tour of Finding Neverland in 2018 & 2019, and Dance Captain for the National Tour of Pippin in 2017.

For the past four years Camden had the privilege of acting as Chet Walker’s associate, working closely alongside Chet teaching and creating work across the globe. Camden assisted Chet in reconstructing the Broadway Revival of Pippin for the first Japanese language production in Tokyo in 2019, and reset Pippin on Chet’s behalf in Australia in 2020, as well as again in Tokyo in 2022. Camden assisted Chet in teaching in the style of jazz dance pioneer Jack Cole in New York as well as in London, and worked with Chet to develop his original show Jack Cole The Musical, which Camden, along with Chet’s husband Jack Gill and writers Shaun Mckenna and Guy Kitchenn, will be moving forward with in Chet’s honor.

Camden is deeply passionate about celebrating Chet’s profound impact on the theater dance community by keeping his voice alive and furthering his devoted work preserving and sharing the legacy of Jack Cole. In doing so, Camden hopes to engage artists from across the globe in a deeper understanding and appreciation for where this art form comes from and how we are all intrinsically linked through the universality of jazz and theater dance.

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Betty Weinberger https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/betty-weinberger/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:19:55 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/betty-weinberger/ Betty is a New York City-based dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, and teaching artist. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Betty’s earliest dance training was heavily influenced by contemporary and modern styles. She received a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from Oklahoma City University, studying stage management, producing, lighting design, directing, development and fundraising, and more; all […]

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Betty is a New York City-based dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, and teaching artist. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Betty’s earliest dance training was heavily influenced by contemporary and modern styles. She received a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from Oklahoma City University, studying stage management, producing, lighting design, directing, development and fundraising, and more; all in addition to dancing and performing with the Ann Lacy School of Dance and Arts Management.

As a dancer and performer, Betty is signed with CESD Talent. She has performed at regional theaters (Maltz Jupiter Theater, Fireside Theatre), on national tours (ELF: The Musical), and in tv/film (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Law and Order). Some special career highlights are performing in Freddie Falls in Love at the Joyce Theatre, and inside the MET Gala with Leslie Odom Jr- directed by Baz Luhrman and choreographed by Andy Blankenbeuhler. She regularly participates in fundraising performances for various causes (BCEFA, Arts for Alz, Leg Up On Life), as well as industry showcases (DanceBreak, Kiss My Face).

In addition to performing, Betty collaborates with numerous choreographers on productions, events, and tv shows. Some of these include Al Blackstone, Billy Griffin, Andy Blankenbeuhler, Karla Puno-Garcia, Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, Jen Jencuska, Michael Mindlin, Marcos Santana, and more. She is currently an associate choreographer on the Broadway musical SiX, and is trusted by many as a creative partner. In addition, she has choreographed her own works for music videos, industrials, short films, and stage. She continues to create and collaborate on projects in addition to her career as a performer.

Betty is deeply passionate about dance and its ability to create connection. She is frequently seen at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, or Peridance, sharing space with other dancers and supporting the community at large. She is invested in creating work that inspires, empowers, or simply entertains. She loves yoga, hiking, and writing essays. She is an open, curious, and ambitious artist.

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Danielle Diniz https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/danielle-diniz/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:19:28 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/danielle-diniz/ Danielle has been commissioned by Jacob’s Pillow, the Ailey BFA program, Stars of American Ballet, and Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, among others. She became Co Artistic Director of Jazz Choreography Enterprises at the start of 2024, choreographed New York Circus Project’s tour of Hamlet summer 2024 and choreographed for St. Louis Ballet, AVID Dance, […]

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Danielle has been commissioned by Jacob’s Pillow, the Ailey BFA program, Stars of American Ballet, and Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, among others. She became Co Artistic Director of Jazz Choreography Enterprises at the start of 2024, choreographed New York Circus Project’s tour of Hamlet summer 2024 and choreographed for St. Louis Ballet, AVID Dance, Revolve Dance Project, Chevalier Ballet, East Coast Contemporary Ballet, Interim Dance and Woman in Motion spring/summer 2025.

She was a featured choreographer for DanceBreak (musical theater’s leading platform for upcoming Broadway choreographers) made her Off-Broadway choreographic debut at the AMT Theatre with ‘An Unbalanced Mind,’ presented work at the McCallum Theatre/Palm Desert Choreography Festival and the New York Theatre Barn Choreography Lab and was awarded a grant from NYFA/City Artist Corps to present a full evening of her choreography.

She also choreographed ‘My Way’ at Theatre by the Sea, the Vaudevillian musical ‘On the Air,’ musical theater showcases at AMDA and has served as Associate Choreographer for Broadway’s Lorin Latarro.

She is on faculty at the Steps on Broadway Academy and Manhattan Youth Ballet and also enjoys teaching professional level classes for Steps on Broadway, Mark Morris and Peridance. She holds a B.A. Cornell University.

Class Description
This jazz/theater jazz class, lead with positivity, encouragement and personalization, encompasses classic vocabulary, while working on stylization and technique. All sessions start with a strength and stretch based warm-up, across the floor and transitions to high energy, intention-based choreography.

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Savannah Cobb https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/savannah-cobb/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:18:49 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/savannah-cobb/ Savannah Joy Cobb is a New York City based Educator and Choreographer from North Carolina. In 2011 she began school at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Douglas Becker and Roni Koresh. During school she was lucky enough to travel to France, perform in RAW: Artists of […]

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Savannah Joy Cobb is a New York City based Educator and Choreographer from North Carolina. In 2011 she began school at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Douglas Becker and Roni Koresh. During school she was lucky enough to travel to France, perform in RAW: Artists of Philadelphia, World of Dance, and The Capezio Ace Awards.

In 2016 her short film, Àme was an official selection of the Philadelphia Screendance Festival. Graduating with Honors; Savannah has now represented the ‘National Tours Number’ for Gypsy of the Year at the New Amsterdam Theatre and performed in ‘The Hudson Valley Dance Festival’ for DRA. She has worked with Disney Cruise Line on various Refresh Workshops, was casted in “POWER: A Concept Dance Video,” under the direction of Josh Drake and Kellen Stancil and performed in ‘Broadway Bares: Take Off,’ at Hammerstein Ballroom. Savannah has performed for Good Morning America and most recently for the ’40th Anniversary of Phish’ at Madison Square Garden. She has recently worked as Associate Choreographer on the latest season of Evil on Paramount Plus, as well as Associate Choreographer for Kellen Stancil for Broadway Bares. In 2025, Savannah took on the role as Co-Choreographer and Assistant Director for Broadway Bares.

Savannah is currently on Faculty at Steps on Broadway and Ballet Academy East in New York City and is Guest Faculty and Judge for New York City Dance Alliance and Faculty for Bold Dance Project. Savannah recently completed her training in ‘The Raising the Barre for Mental Health’ Dance Teacher workshop series and is happy to travel the country doing various workshops.

Class Description
A place for conversations and uplifting energy. The class leads with a 45 minute technical warmup working through our breath to help us understand the movement quality in the choreography. Building on our intention and artistry together, every step of the way.

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Krystyna Resavy https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/krystyna-resavy/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:18:25 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/krystyna-resavy/ Krystyna Resavy is a New York based choreographer, creative, and dance educator. Recent choreography credits include South Pacific (Engeman Theater), Annie (Sharon Playhouse), The Prom (Sharon Playhouse), True North: The Musical (Workshop), The Wedding Singer (New London Barn Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (NLBP), and Mamma Mia! (associate choreographer). She also served as Christopher Gattelli’s assistant […]

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Krystyna Resavy is a New York based choreographer, creative, and dance educator. Recent choreography credits include South Pacific (Engeman Theater), Annie (Sharon Playhouse), The Prom (Sharon Playhouse), True North: The Musical (Workshop), The Wedding Singer (New London Barn Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (NLBP), and Mamma Mia! (associate choreographer). She also served as Christopher Gattelli’s assistant on The Cher Show (Broadway). Her work can be seen throughout New York City, having choreographed Samsung’s Launch Event Move With Galaxy featuring Diplo and Gwen Stefani, Steps in Concert at the Joyce Theater, Leg Up On Life benefitting The Trevor Project (Sony Hall, HK Hall), Arts for Alzheimer’s, The Love Project, Jared Grimes’s Run The Night, New York City Dance Alliance, Onstage New York, and more.

Krystyna is currently on the theater jazz faculty at Steps on Broadway, jazz faculty for the Steps on Broadway Academy, and guest faculty for New York City Dance Alliance.
IG: @krystyna.resavy

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Audrey Schultz https://www.stepsnyc.com/academy/faculty/audrey-schultz/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:18:22 +0000 https://www.stepsnyc.com/new/faculty/audrey-schultz/ Audrey hails from Kansas City, Missouri, where she began her dance training more than 20 years ago. She attended the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment where she studied tap, jazz, and ballet technique with top-ranked professors. While in school, Audrey performed in the annual Home for the Holidays and Broadway Revue shows […]

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Audrey hails from Kansas City, Missouri, where she began her dance training more than 20 years ago. She attended the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment where she studied tap, jazz, and ballet technique with top-ranked professors. While in school, Audrey performed in the annual Home for the Holidays and Broadway Revue shows with the American Spirit Dance Company, in addition to serving as a Sound Technician, Assistant Stage Manager, and Assistant Company Manager.

Audrey graduated with a degree in Dance and Arts Management and has spent the past few years teaching and choreographing in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater. She has helped artistic directors prepare and execute shows by choreographing, running rehearsals, and overseeing backstage activities. This past season, she performed as a Radio City Rockette, where she further studied the precision jazz technique. Audrey resides in New York City, where she continues to hone her craft by taking classes and teaching a variety of styles. Other past performing credits include Raymonda (Raymonda), Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress), Coppelia (Doll), and Cinderella (Autumn Fairy).

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