Director/Founder
Irene Kent is a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a Master degree in Media and Communication Psychology from Touro University as well as a cum laude graduate with a BFA from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) in Pittsburgh. With over 30 years of experience in performing as well as teaching Irene has had a substantial cross platform career in the performing industry. Ms. Kent danced with the “Pittsburgh Ballet,” “The American Dance Ensemble” and the “Pittsburgh Symphony.” Ms. Kent has performed on Broadway, in film, television and national commercials, as well as live industrial and modeling work. Some of her credits include the Broadway shows “West Side Story,” “A Chorus line,” and “Cole Porters review.” Her film and TV credits include “The Hard Way,” “Saving Face,” “Stepford Wives,” “Law and Order,” and “The Street,” as well as national commercials such as "GMC Pontiac," “E-Trade,” “AOL” with Carson Daly and “MCI” with John Stamos. Ms. Kent has performed in numerous venues throughout the United States, the Far East, including China and Japan, and toured throughout central Europe. Ms. Kent currently teaches and coaches in New York City and is an adjunct professor at SUNY..
Ms. Kent has several professional consults.
Ms. Kent has several professional consults.
- Mr. Benjamin Bowman - Musical Theater/Dance Specialist Consultant: performed on Broadway in Twyala Tharp's "Movin' Out" and created the role of James in the show as well as dancing with New York City Ballet.
- Ms. Laura DiOrio - Dance Specialist Consultant: Has a BA in journalism from Fordham. She has written for several dance publications, including Pointe, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher and movmnt. She is currently a Content Manager and a contributing writer for Dance Informa, the online dance magazine.. Ms. DiOrio is a freelance dancer in New York City, where she performs with Lydia Johnson Dance and CONTINUUM Contemporary/Ballet.
Social Media Coordinator
Autumn Oftedal is from Yakima, WA and is a cum laude graduate from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle with a BFA in Dance, WA. She has a vast experience in social media marketing with such sites as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. She has directed and coordinated the media sites for "Three Tarts," "GYMIES Gym Inc.," and "The Space." Autumn is a strong believer in higher education for the performing arts, as someone who has greatly benefited from advanced technical training. She finds there is nothing more important than receiving an education that will further your career choices and ambitions to help you achieve your future goals. Goals and challenges help to inspire and promote an artistic lifestyle.
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