Caralin Curcio-McCreery

began her ballet training at age seven at the Ballet Barre School of Dance. Following her studies with Royal Academy of Dance, Curcio had the opportunity to perform The Nutcracker with the Donetsk Ballet Company of Ukraine at age ten. In 2003, she competed in Youth America Grand Prix, with the coaching of Leslie Browne. She received the silver medal at the Torrington, CT YAGP regionals and placed in the top 10 in the YAGP New York City finals.

Curcio was invited to join Pennsylvania Ballet as an Apprentice in 2007 and was promoted to the corps de ballet in 2009. There she danced featured roles in William Forsythe’s Artifact Suite (Other Person) and In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, George Balanchine’s Rubies (Tall Girl), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hippolyta), Serenade (Dark Angel) and The Four Temperaments (Second Theme). She created roles in the world premieres of Pulcinella by Jorma Elo, Matthew Neenan’s At Various Points, and Carmina Burana. Curcio also appeared in the Academy Award-winning film Black Swan.

Curcio’s repertoire with Boston Ballet includes Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake (Big Swans) and The Nutcracker (Arabian); George Balanchine’s Episodes (Five Pieces) and Theme and Variations (Demi Soloist); and Jerome Robbins’ The Concert (Wife). Caralin also danced the role of Mudwoman, the principal part in William Forsythe’s, “Artifact” for its North American debut. Currently, Caralin resides in California where She is a master teacher at several studios, and is the Director of the Ballet School at Soo Dance Academy in Blackhawk, CA.

Melissa Miles

Melissa has been working in the LA commercial dance industry as a dancer and choreographer for many years now. A former Millennium Dance Complex and Debbie Reynolds instructor, She currently teaches an advanced jazz class at The EDGE in Hollywood. She was also asked to be the new international instructor at Broadway Dance Center Tokyo. Melissa performed on the AMA’S with Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown and Ludacris. Other artists she has danced for include European superstar Little Boots, Lil Mama, Kirk Franklin, TATU, Lil’ Bubba, and Gloria Gaynor. She has danced on the hit tv show 90210, The Latin Grammy’s, Miss USA Pageant, and the Mtv Movie Awards. She has also danced for Adidas, PlayStation, Armenian Music Awards, Med Assets, and a USO European Tour for our U.S. Troops. You can also catch her dancing in the new national commercial for Dish Network. Melissa has choreographed an industrial for Ducati, a commercial for Jacuzzi and multiple music videos. Melissa is a choreographer and former performer of “All Wheel’s Extreme,” a high energy extreme sports show you may have seen on America’s Got Talent. Melissa is also one of their rehearsal directors. Melissa was dance choreographer for Aerial Ice, who was also showcased on America’s Got Talent. During her time as choreographer at Knott’s Berry Farm, Melissa choreographed The Haunt stage shows “Psycho Circus of Magic and Mayhem” part 1 and 2, “Ed Alonzo’s Funhouse”, “The Hanging” and “Bloomination.” She had the opportunity to work with Tyce Diorio preparing choreography for So You Think You Can Dance season 8 top 20 routine. Melissa has traveled internationally dancing, teaching, and choreographing throughout France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Canada. She spent the last decade spreading her passion as a member of the faculty on The STREETZ dance convention. Melissa will be the first technical instructor and judge for World of Dance (WOD) Panama.

 Melissa’s choreography reel

Macy Swaim

is a young creator working to make her mark in the industry. She is an extremely versatile dancer who has trained and worked in the styles of contemporary, hip hop, heels, jazz and jazz funk. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Macy moved across country to Las Vegas where she trained vigorously in ballet, contemporary, and aerial work. Since moving to LA at the age of 19, she has worked with choreographers such as Kyle Hanagami, Galen Hooks, Parris Goebel, Brian Friedman, Nappy Tabs, HiHat, Janelle Ginestra and more! She has performed for artists such as, Jennifer Lopez, Zedd, Maren Morris, Kanye West, Juliane Hough, Vanilla Ice, etc. You can spot her in the Target commercial “The Middle”, and see her getting pranked on Disney XD “Walk The Prank”.
As a teacher and educator, Macy uses her versatility in applying a fusion of styles to challenge her students and show that education in more than one style is extremely useful. She loves to incorporate her flow and athleticism of contemporary with energetic and hard hitting hip hop technique. She also loves to express true passion when she dances, spreading positivity and confidence to help influence the community to support one another and dwell into what they love most about moving and dancing, pulling out individuality while maintaining a collective class.

Tom Alexander

a native of Thomasville, NC, resides in Washington DC. Tom teaches Jazz, Tap, Lyrical and Musical Theater as well as Judges and choreographs nationwide for Dance Makers Inc., Southern Association of Dance Masters, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Spark Intensives and Dance Teachers United. He began dancing at age 12 with Master Teacher, Ray Hollingsworth and has worked with stars such as Debbie Reynolds, June Allyson, Van Johnson, Anne Miller, Cyd Charisse, Dolly Parton, Rita Moreno, Marie Osmond, Ella Fitzgerald and Bob Hope. First professional experience, Tom danced in stage productions at Carowinds, Busch Gardens, Tokyo Disneyland and Sanrio Puroland Theme parks. He has taught in Japan for Shojiku Kageki Dan and Osaka Kageki Dan National Dance Companies and performed, assisted his Artistic Directors and trained dancers for Crystal Cruises Luxury Cruise Ship Productions, where he co-choreographed many lavish productions. Dance Studio Life Magazine has featured Mr. Tom in May/June and September/October 2014 issues in two articles about Judging Dance as well as describing how dance has changed in the 30 plus years he has been in this business. Also in 2014, Tom was commissioned by CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters) to choreograph a jazz piece that would open their banquet show honoring legendary dancer, performer Anne Reinking with their Artistic Achievement Award. CNADM awarded Tom the prestigious award of Artistic Achievement in 2017. Mr. Tom has taught for Buffa’s Dance Studio Ltd in Burke, VA since 1984 and full time since 1996. Being a part of the DanceMakers Family since 1997, Tom takes pride in knowing that he is not only teaching dance steps, but giving valuable life lessons to all of his students in Responsibility, Discipline, Integrity, Respect, Dedication, Team Work and by paying back what was given to him countless times! Start Each Day with the mindset of Being GRATEFUL!

Orialis Ashely

Orialis Ashley is from Puerto Rico and has been dancing since the age of seven. She has trained extensively in all genres of dance from ballet to hip hop, and through her training has earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from The Florida State University. After receiving her degree, Ms.Ashley joined the Denver based Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble in 2003. With the company she toured nationally and was a featured soloist in works by Talley Beatty, Christopher Huggins, and Alvin Ailey. After relocating to Los Angeles, Orialis expanded her dance career from concert work to commercial work. There she performed in music videos, stage shows and various industrials. She also had the privilege to work with Southern California dance companies including the Mark Goodman Tap company, Lula Washington Dance Theater and Liz Imperio’s Instincts Live Media. Her extensive background has enabled her to Instruct set award winning choreography all around the US. She presently resides in Southern California where she continues not only to train and perform as a professional dancer with the “Syncopated Ladies” but also shares her love of dance with her students.

 Check Orialis out!

MINIS

*ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN STUDIO D

MONDAY

10:00-10:45- Ballet with Caralin

10:45-11:30- Contemporary with Melissa

11:30-11:45- snack break

11:45-12:30- Jazz with Tommy

TUESDAY

10:00-10:45- Ballet with Caralin

10:45-11:30- Contemporary with Melissa

11:30-11:45- snack break

11:45-12:30- Jazz with Tommy

WEDNESDAY

10:00-10:45- Ballet with Caralin

10:45-11:30- Tap with Orialis

11:30-11:45- snack break

11:45-12:30- Hip Hop with Macy

THURSDAY

10:00-10:45- Ballet with Caralin

10:45-11:30- Tap with Orialis

11:30-11:45- snack break

11:45-12:30- Hip Hop with Macy

JUNIORS (JR I & II)

*ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN STUDIO D

MONDAY

1:00-2:00- Contemporary with Melissa

2:00-3:00- Hip Hop with Macy

3:00-3:30- break

3:30-4:30- Ballet with Caralin

4:30-5:30- Jazz with Tommy

TUESDAY

1:00-2:00- Contemporary with Melissa

2:00-3:00- Hip Hop with Macy

3:00-3:30- break

3:30-4:30- Ballet with Caralin

4:30-5:30- Jazz with Tommy

WEDNESDAY

1:00-2:00- Jazz with Melissa

2:00-3:00-Tap with Orialis

3:00-3:30- break

3:30-4:30- Ballet with Caralin

4:30-5:30- Contemporary with Macy

THURSDAY

1:00-2:00- Jazz with Melissa

2:00-3:00- Contemporary with Macy

3:00-3:30- break

3:30-4:30- Ballet with Caralin

4:30-5:30- Tap with Orialis

TEENS (TEEN I & II)

*ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN STUDIO A

MONDAY

9:00-10:00-  Ballet with Caralin

10:00-11:00- Tap with Orialis

11:00-11:30- break

11:30-12:30- Contemporary with Melissa

12:30-1:30- Jazz with Tommy

TUESDAY

9:00-10:00- Ballet with Caralin

10:00-11:00- Tap with Orialis

11:00-11:30- break

11:30-12:30- Contemporary with Melissa

12:30-1:30- Jazz with Tommy

WEDNESDAY

9:00-10:00- Ballet with Caralin

10:00-11:00- Jazz with Melissa

11:00-11:30- break

11:30-12:30- Tap with Orialis

12:30-1:30- Hip Hop with Macy

THURSDAY

9:00-10:00- Ballet with Caralin

10:00-11:00- Contemporary with Macy

11:00-11:30- break

11:30-12:30- Jazz Funk with Melissa

12:30-1:30- Tap with Orialis

SENIORS

*ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN STUDIO A

MONDAY

1:30-2:45- Ballet with Caralin

2:45-4:00- Tap with Orialis

4:00-4:30- break

4:30-5:45- Contemporary with Melissa

5:45-7:00- Jazz with Tommy

TUESDAY

1:30-2:45- Repertory with Caralin

2:45-4:00- Tap with Orialis

4:00-4:30- break

4:30-5:45- Contemporary with Melissa

5:45-7:00- Jazz with Tommy

WEDNESDAY

1:30-2:45- Ballet with Caralin

2:45-4:00- Jazz with Melissa

4:00-4:30- break

4:30-5:45- Tap with Orialis

5:45-7:00- Hip Hop with Macy

THURSDAY

1:30-2:45 Stretch and Conditioning with Caralin

2:45-4:00 Tap with Orialis

4:00-4:30- break

4:30-5:45- Fusion with Macy

5:45-7:00 Lyrical with Melissa

• This intensive is absolutely mandatory for all DC company dancers. All company members are required to take ALL classes for their level and FULLY participate at all times. Not sure which level of classes your dancer should be taking? e-mail whittney@dancers-corner.com
• Make Checks payable to Dancers Corner; due on the first day of intensive or before 🙂 Pay at the payment box at the front desk. Please have your dancer prepared to drop payment.
• Dancers should be wearing form fitting dance attire for ballet, jazz and contemporary. Hip Hop classes allow for baggier attire.
• Dancers should have appropriate footwear for classes if possible (split sole ballet slippers for ballet, jazz shoes for jazz, tap shoes for tap, bare feet for contemporary and clean soled sneakers for Hip Hop)
•  If you don’t have tap shoes, you can tap in sneakers or jazz shoes, but tap shoes are recommended. You can get very inexpensive tap shoes here:
  • adult sizes
  • child sizes
• Dancers should bring plenty of fluids (Water/sports drinks), and healthy snacks/meals to eat on their scheduled breaks each day.
• We will be doing our best to keep dancers spaced out, and will keep doors open when necessary. Masks are optional. Parents please refrain from coming into the lobby unless it’s necessary. Assistants will escort young dancers out of the building when their classes are finished each day.
• Dancers, just air hugs and curtseys/bows for your faculty this year, and  please try to give them lots of space 🙂 Their hearts will be hugging you always!