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The Director
Myung Sook Chun
Contemporary, Ballet, Yogilates (Yoga/Pilates), Korean Dance Ms. Chun is a New York based dancer and choreographer. She earned a Master of Fine Arts
(MFA) degree in dance from NYU’s School of the Arts, a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Ewha Women’s University
in Seoul, Korea and a Bachelor of Arts in dance from the Japan Women’s Physical College in Tokyo. Ms. Chun served as
an adjunct professor of dance at The City University of New York, York College. Her teaching experience also includes Ewha
Women’s University, Sang Myung Women’s University, Seoul Performing Arts College and Seo Ra Bul Performing Arts
College in Seoul. Ms. Chun’s Korean Dance credits include an invitation from Lincoln Center Performing Arts to perform
at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, American Museum of Natural History, for New York NBC television’s “History
of Immigration”, and at many other cultural events around the country. Ms. Chun established the Myung Sook Chun Modern
Dance Company, which performed at the National Theater in Seoul, from 1971 to 1973, before immigrating to the US in 1974.
In 1986, Ms. Chun established the Myung Sook Chun Contemporary Dance Company. Her company performed in New York, China and
Korea and well received by Jack Anderson of the New York Times.
Faculty
 Amanda Addotta
Hip-Hop Amanda initiated a Hip-Hop / Latin dance program in and around the
Paterson area through the Girl Scouts at an early age. She also started to take hip-hop classes at Broadway Dance Center
to get a better grasp on technique. While attending William Paterson University, her dance group, Shades, performed at the
legendary Apollo Theatre’s ‘Amateur Night’ - twice! The group was also asked to perform at a sponsored
event for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew in 2007. Currently, she is teaching at various studios in North Jersey;
working on competition choreography; and in the process of building up her studio program in Paterson- Silk City Dance. Andrei Jouravlev
Ballet
Andrei studied at the Perm Academy in Russia and
went on to become a principal dancer in the Perm State Ballet. He won silver and bronze medals in international competitions
in Japan and Russia. Andrei toured internationally dancing the role of Espada in Don Quixote with American Ballet Theatre
principal Nina Ananiashvili. He joined NJB as a principal dancer in 1994, and toured China with Stars of American Ballet in
1997. Among his signature roles are Meditation (from Thais) and Reflections. A much in demand guest artist, Mr. Jouravlev
recently appeared as Albrecht in California Ballet's 40th anniversary season production of Giselle.
Bernard Goldenberg
Latin/Ballroom,
First Dance of Wedding, DanceFit Bernie was born in
St. Petersburg, Russia and immigrated to the USA with his family. He was trained by World renowned coaches Maksim Chmerkovskiy,
Taliat Tarsinov, Tonja Garamela, Michael Chapman and Goran Nordin. Bernie has participated in major competitions including
The Canada and was a 2 time finalist of US National Championships (Youth Division) including a Gold Medal at the 2004 US Championship
(Youth Latin Division) and Winner of 2005 Ohio Star Ball (Youth Division). He was also a finalist of all major US Dance Competitions,
including 2007 Manhattan Dance Sport Championship and 2007 United States Open to the World Championships. He was also a US
representative to the British and US Opens.
Chang Yong Sung
Contemporary Chang Yong graduated from Duk won Arts High School and the Korean National University of Arts in Korea.
He was a fellowship student at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Performed in “Memoria” (choreographed
by Alvin Ailey) with Alvin Ailey Dance Company at the City Center of New York. As a choreographer, his work entitled Moment
was performed at the Lamama Theater and the Dumbo Festival at White Wave Dance Theater in NY. He is currently a Company member
of The Alvin Ailey II and recently placed 1st at the Seoul International Dance Competition in Contemporary.
Christina Finamore
Jazz/Funk, Tap Christina obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Dance at Montclair State
University. She has worked with professional choreographers such as Sara Hook, Robert Benford, Peter Pussi, Ellen Cornfield,
and Marlies Yearby. Christina has performed at Jose Limon Institute, the Hatch Festival, and The Producers Club in NYC and
Kennedy Center, Washington DC. She has acted in the film short "The Morning After" and was a dancer in the music
video "Lessons" by Rugged Man. She is currently performing with R-Way productions based out of the Hackensack Cultural
Arts Center.
Lia Sanabria
Jazz Funk
Lia, born in Argentina, obtained her degree in professional dance at The Arts School of Buenos Aires.
Lia started teaching and leading national dance groups for competitions in which she received the award for best coordination
group and best costume in 1998. After dancing, teaching and performing for over 15 years in Buenos Aires, she moved to New
York City to further her education in Jazz and Hip-Hop. She has trained at the Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey and The
Edge and participates in workshops and conventions regularly. 
Omar Edwards
Tap Omar started dancing at the age of 13, when he saw his cousin Savion Glover perform in the movie, "Tap".
He soon began to learn from dancers such as Van Poter, Main Brooks, and Henry Le Tang, at the age of 16. He performed with
the group Toe Jamm with Daniel Wooten, Jr. They appeared 13 times on Ed McMahon's Star Search and won the grand prize. The
duo's success led them to numerous appearances on national television shows and an extensive tour throughout Europe and Japan.
In 1993, he performed throughout the two year international tour of the Broadway hit "Black and Blue" and then joined
the Broadway cast of "Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk". He has performed with major star, from Buster Brown
to Bunny Briggs and recently toured Europe with blues legend Lind Hopkins in completed his first role in the motion picture
"CAMP", and can be seen every Sunday night on NBC's "Showtime" at the Apollo Theater. He's also completed
two "Tap Dance" albums. His first album is "Tap Dance is Music". He continues to tour his dance concert
throughout the US and overseas and averages at least 150 tap shows a year. 
Vitaly Verterich
Ballet
Vitaly trained at the Kirov Ballet School and the Moscow Academy of Art. After graduating, he danced
solo roles in classical and contemporary works with the Russian Chamber Ballet Theatre, and often appeared as a guest with
the Bolshoi and Kirov. In 1998, Vitaly was a principal with Moscow Ballet when Michael Flatley invited him to join Riverdance.
Vitaly toured Europe, Australia, Canada and the U.S. with Riverdance, and performed in it on Broadway. Currently, Vitaly works
as a principal dancer at the New Jersey Ballet Company.
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