GDS Instructors

Justin Caminero

Justin Caminero is a dancer born in the Bronx, NY, from the Dominican Republic. His training spans from community groups to larger competition groups who taught him elements of hip hop, street jazz, Latin, contemporary, acting, and performance. With the skills he has attained, he has shaped himself into the professional dancer and performer he is now, bringing him to stages in almost all 50 states, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and China via artists like La Cruz, Justina Valentine, Who’s Bad Music: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, Gabby B, Jay Saint, Javon, Domo, and local groups. He is further expanding in his career, landing brand ambassador roles, appearing in multiple music videos, larger stages, and choreographing for upcoming artists as well. Further from Justin’s growing performance and training experience, he personally aims to bring to his audience a view into his heart when he touches the stage, teaches, and creates, inspiring all in light & love.

Lindsey Mackail

Lindsey Mackail, originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a seasoned professional in dance and entertainment. Her early dance credits include performing on MTV, being cast as a backup dancer for LFO, and performing with Aaron Carter. As a member of the University of Central Florida’s nationally ranked competitive dance team, she refined her skills in choreography, creative direction, and performance. Lindsey has performed with industry icons 112, and Ciara and most recently contributed to the Backstreet Boys DNA world tour developing their opening act. She has worked professionally on live shows, music videos, and concert productions. Her expertise spans music production, artist development, and performance coaching for record labels, singers and performers. Now based in New York, Lindsey is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of dancers and artists, helping them thrive in the entertainment industry.

Julia Rippon

Julia Rippon was born and raised in Hershey PA, but has been a NYC based professional dancer, actor, and singer for the past 10 years. With a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Commercial dance from Pace University, Julia has performed all across the country from National tours, to regional work! She’s extremely passionate about technique and discipline, but above all else storytelling through movement.

Camille Giordano

Camille Giordano is a versatile dance instructor and performer, with a passion for empowering students to explore their fullest potential. An alumna of the prestigious Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Training Program, she brings both technical expertise and artistic creativity to her classes. Specializing in contemporary, jazz, ballet and street styles, Camille blends precision with expression to create dynamic and engaging lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Her most recent performance credits include White Wave's Solo/Duo Festival and Anthology 33's Volume VII, where she showcased her talent and versatility on stage. Known for her high-energy teaching style and focus on individual growth, Camille fosters a supportive, positive environment where dancers can push boundaries while enjoying the process. Whether you're just starting or looking to take your skills to the next level, Camille’s classes are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and growth.

Bailey%2BCallahan.jpg — Bailey Callahan

Bailey is a celebrated nine-year veteran of the Radio City Rockettes. She has starred in both the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the New York Spectacular, working with directors Linda Haberman, Dennis Callahan, Julie Branam, and Mia Michaels. As a Rockette she has had the honor of performing in seven Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades, the 71st Annual Tony Awards, MTV’s Video Music Awards, The Rockefeller Tree Lighting, NBC’s Michael Buble Christmas Special, the New York Knicks Half Time Shows, and much more. She is involved in the Rockettes’ dance education program, having taught numerous master classes, audition prep workshops, and the prestigious Rockette Summer Intensive. In addition to her time at Radio City Music Hall, Bailey has also debuted in Singin’ in the Rain at the John W. Engeman Theater directed by Drew Humphrey, and the Broadway by the Year concert series at Time Square’s Town Hall choreographed by Danny Gardner.

Jenni Poole

Jenni Poole is a New York City based dancer, choreographer, and educator! Born and raised in Seattle, she trained at Westlake Dance Center and is an alumni of the STEPS Conservatory Program, Orsolina 28, LINES Ballet, and Jacob’s Pillow. Jenni was in the Broadway touring company of Pippin, and an original member of the Jack Cole Dancers. Recent performance credits include The Club Act, On The Topic Of Love, Leg Up On Life, and Cafe Con Rumba. Jenni has been teaching for over a decade, and is currently touring the country with NYCDA as a photographer/ movement director with Hollywood Dance Shoot. Recently, she has had her photography published in DANCE Magazine. In her spare time, you can find Jenni rock climbing or snuggling with her dog, Olive.

Samantha Stiglianese

Samantha is a competitive dancer, choreographer and instructor with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She enjoys sharing her passion for dance with hundreds of students across the tri-state area specializing in Lyrical, Ballet and Jazz. Samantha is thrilled to have the opportunity to join Greenwich Dance Studio and is eager to help our students refine their technique with ABT curriculum standards. She continues to further her dance education by taking classes and workshops in NYC as well as performing in local theater productions. Her animated personality, and love of the arts will make her classes inspiring and fun. Samantha's goal as a teacher is to give students a thorough education while inspiring their creativity, discipline and self-confidence.

Caroline Moulios

Caroline Moulios grew up dancing in Orange County, California and earned her BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University in 2023. She has appeared on Broadway in Smash The Musical (Media Teen Dancer) and performed as a Featured Dancer and Dance Captain in the inaugural cast of &Company aboard Holland America’s M.S. Eurodam. Regional credits include Vanities: The Musical (Joanne), Footloose (Ensemble), Mamma Mia! (Ali), Cabaret (Helga), Peter Pan (Wendy), and Oklahoma! (Young Dream Laurey). She has also been part of workshops such as RWS Entertainment’s Song & Dance (Sarah O’Gleby/Robin Masella), Dance Connect’s Dog Days (Steven Blandino, Ellenore Scott, Josh Prince), and DanceLab’s Accelerated Encounters (Tiler Peck, Josh Prince). Theme park performances include Carowinds with RWS Entertainment (Swing) and LEGOLAND California Resort (Featured Dancer/Swing and Dance Captain). Caroline is represented by MSA NYC.

Seneca Lawrence

A New Hampshire native, Seneca grew up on the competition circuit before training at the Boston Ballet School and later receiving her BFA in Dance Performance from SUNY Purchase. Currently based in NYC, she is a company dancer with The Painted Ladies, HT Chen & Dancers, as well as a freelance artist performing and choreographing for works included at the American Dance Guild and Your Move Dance festivals. Teaching credits include Chen Dance Center, MiXt Co., 92nd St. Y, Tyler Brown Dance Studio, Anita’s Studio of Dance, and Four Corners Creative. Seneca is also an actor, singer, and comedy improviser, who performs throughout the city and has worked on a variety of tv shows, films, and commercials.

Guest Instructors

Zuleka%2BDiamond.jpg — Zuleka Diamond

Zuleka is currently a Teaching Artist for Alvin Ailey Arts in Education & Community Programs. She is a “New York City-based” professional dancer, choreographer. Zuleka attended the preeminent Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Zuleka was given a full scholarship to the Martha Graham School as well as Peridance Capezio Center. Credits include: So You Think You Can Dance, the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, and Beyonce’s “Move Your Body” campaign, just to name a few. Zuleka has had the opportunity to work with Frank Gatson, Laurieann Gibson, Luam Keflezgy, and many more. Blending Hip Hop with her extensive training, Zuleka is known for finessing quality of movement and she pushes her dancers to Dance With Finesse. “Anybody can be a dancer. It’s the drive and passion that makes you an artist.”

Chase+Maxwell.jpg — Chase Maxwell

Chase is a product of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles. After graduating from the Academy, Chase attended The Boston Conservatory from which he completed his BFA. He has made appearances in commercials, music videos, television, independent films, and theater both as performer and choreographer. Chase has performed at the Kennedy Center, Alliance Theater, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, and Radio City Music Hall. He also has had the pleasure to assist the likes of Baayork Lee, Danny Pelzig, Sean Cheeseman, and Debbie Allen. He made the top 30 of SYTYCDS14 and made his Broadway debut in Wicked. After performing and choreographing throughout Japan he is happy to come back and teach at GDS.

Carsyn Gekas

Carsyn Gekas (she/her) is originally from Dallas, Texas, and received her early training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Dance Industry Performing Arts Center (2020). She was also a member of the Pre-Professional Company through the Thriving Artist Project. Carsyn graduated in 2024 with a BFA in Dance as a Composition Concentration from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College. Carsyn is currently working as a professional freelance dancer and choreographer. Over the years she has performed works by Kyle Abraham, Mark Caserta, Peter Chu, Martha Graham, Loni Landon, Micaela Taylor and more. She has also furthered her training at intensives including b12 research or die in Berlin, Batsheva Summer Course in Tel Aviv and Nuova Officina della Danza in Torino, Italy. Carsyn is very passionate about choreographing and capturing movement on film. She has worked as a movement director for the play “How to Defend Yourself” by Liliana Padilla as well as presented work in the 2024 Battery Dance Festival.

Jackie%2BAitken.jpg — Jackie Aitken

Australian-born Jackie is a highly sought-after performer with over a decade of worldwide professional experience. Currently a Radio City Rockette, she was previously a Principal dancer at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, France.
As a Rockette, you would have seen Jackie performing numerous times on television for—The Tony Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC Rockefeller Tree Lighting, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Live with Kelly, and many more.
Jackie’s talents have seen her dancing and modeling for major campaigns internationally including Mac Cosmetics, Adidas, Pandora Jewelry, New York & Company, as well as New York Fashion Week for designers Staud and Desigual.

Kelsey Donovan

Kelsey graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from The Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College, SUNY, where she had the opportunity to perform works by Hannah Garner/2nd Best Dance Company, Loni Landon, Amy Miller/Gibney Company, Peter Chu, MICHIYAYA, and Michael Cole. She is also grateful to have experienced additional training through BEMOVING by Bret Easterling, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, BODYTRAFFIC, VIM VIGOR, Nuova Officina Della Danza, and the Orsolina 28 program, where she performed and studied the repertory of Jiří Kylián, Crystal Pite, and Marco Goecke. Through the b12 festival in Berlin, she performed work by Micaela Taylor and Antonin Rioche. Kelsey worked with Olivia Ancona and performed a senior repertory solo choreographed by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar. Additionally, Kelsey earned her minor in Arts Management, also from Purchase College, and is a proud GDS alum.

Jimmy%2BStuart.jpg — Jimmy Stuart

Born and raised in Long Beach California, Jimmy began his path in dance under the guidance of some of the most sought after teachers and choreographers in the industry. Most notably under the teachings and training of internationally recognized master instructor, Paula Morgan. His journey with dance has allowed him to travel the country choreographing and teaching at countless workshops, master classes, and conventions, as well as perform on television, in theater, and in multiple other venues. Select credits include The Dirty Dancing National Tour, where he understudied the role of Johnny Castle, originally performed by the late Patrick Swayze, the world premier of “Seeing You,” an immersive theater piece created by Randy Weiner and Ryan Heffington, and performing with Derek and Julianne Hough on Good Morning America to name a few. With a heavy focus on musicality and movement quality, Jimmy’s class provides a challenging but safe environment to explore one’s personal ability as well as define a strong sense of individuality through movement.

Julia%2BMaggiola.jpg — Julia Maggiola

Julia graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, and since graduation has become a professional choreographer and dance teacher. In addition to teaching dance, Julia is a film and TV actor and currently freelances with an agency and management team in NYC. A Connecticut native, Julia began dancing in her hometown of Fairfield and was lucky to continue studying dance and performing in many locations, such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Florence, Italy. Julia has always had a passion for teaching and hopes to spread the joy and fulfillment that dance can bring to all the students she has the opportunity to have in her classes.

Craig Washington

Craig Washington is a performing Artist based in New York City. He attended Talent Unlimited High School as well as SUNY New Paltz for Music and Dance. Since graduating, Craig trains and works professionally as a Dancer/ Instructor. He has received training in Hip Hop, Street Jazz, West African and Vogue from Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey and Rock the Industry under the direction of Luam Keflezy. Credits: Les Ballet Afrik, Works and Process, Shirley House, Project Runway, Candace Brown: The Soul Spot and more.

Ashlie Roth

Originally from Portland Oregon, Ashlie Roth received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance with a minor in Leadership and Business Strategy from Western Michigan University. Named the 2024 Presidential Scholar of Dance, she served as the Co-Founder and Artistic Director for WMU's hip-hop student organization, 269 Crew. Her choreography for the crew was selected to perform in WMU’s 2024 Winter Gala Dance Concert and for the Detroit Pistons Pregame Show. Her co-choreographed duet, To whatever end, was selected to represent WMU at the American College Dance Association regional conference. In 2023, Ashlie was invited to perform with South Chicago Dance Theatre in Memoirs of Jazz in The Alley, premiering at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL. Ashlie has danced in works by acclaimed choreographers such as Jennifer Archibald, Penny Saunders, Kimberly Cooper from Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Tsai Hsi Hung, Jae Man Joo, Jared Baker, and more. Her diverse training and leadership experience has prepared her for a professional dance career after completing her college degree.