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July 12-15, 2012 Dear Friends, Welcome to New York City for The 2012 PULSE On Tour Finale Event! Since 2003, our number one goal has been to prepare each educator and performer (more than 200,000 to date) for a one-of-a-kind journey: whether that is becoming a better dancer or moving from the classroom to a career. Though other dance conventions focus solely on competition, we have thrived and succeeded by offering something different: opportunity. Instead of trophies, our attendees win scholarships and establish meaningful industry connections. The PULSE has become the fast track for dancers: helping them transition from classes to agent meetings...and then on to stage, film, and TV. From the moment you step into one of our conventions, you are surrounded by the greatest single collection of working pros in the industry. They are award winners and leaders in the field, who are exclusively committed to helping dancers move from rehearsal to real life. With each success story, our commitment to first-rate dance training only grows stronger. This year brings more opportunities to a greater body of dancers as we add new international cities in Mexico, Canada, The United Kingdom, and Japan to our highly anticipated domestic lineup for the upcoming season. We also continue to expand Camp Pulse, with new faculty traveling to 10 cities in the 2012-2013 season. This tour is specifically designed for dancers ages 8-13, with the goal to empower the future of dance! As Camp Pulse grows, so does our desire to provide new opportunities through new events. We are honored to present the So You Think You Can Dance Experience, the first and only dance convention of SYTYCD, and now a next-level dance competition, Open Call — a chance for competitors to find unique pathways to the professional dance world! Thank you for joining us for this amazing weekend! From the entire PULSE Family: we are honored that you have chosen to let us be a part of your family this summer. We look forward to continuing to grow together!

Pam Chancey Mary Andreasen PTC Productions CEO Executive Director Creative Director Brian Friedman - Creative Director Brian Friedman is one of the leading choreographers in today’s dance industry. As Creative Director of The PULSE, he continues to inspire and create an educational oasis for dancers around the world. Currently, he is Creative Director for pop-, & pop sensation, “The Wanted.” Recently directing, “Machine & Magic,” for ‘The Rogue Romeo,’ and “Love’s Got A Hold On Me,’ for ‘Frenchie Davis,’

He has directed some of today’s most popular concert tours, music videos, commercials, and films. Brian has choreographed, directed, and produced projects including, , “Til The World Ends,” and “Slave 4 U,” “My Love Is Like Wo,” by Mya, “The One” by PRICE, *NSYNC’s “Dirty Pop.,” award winning performers and artisits, Beyonce, , , Pink, and more.

After two seasons of SYTYCD he was exported overseas to London to star in ’s hit UK show, “ Is the Word”. Following Grease was London’s “”. Friedman has also worked on MTV’s “Top Pop Group”, and was brought on as Creative Director on “X Factor” (USA) and America’s .

As a dancer, his silver screen credits include, “,” “Charlie’s Angels” and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” “Uptown Girls,” “Austin Powers: Gold Member,” and more. Friedman has choreographed for television shows such as, ‘Will & Grace,’ ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ ‘David Letterman,’ ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ ‘MTV VMA’s,’ ‘VH1 DIVAS LIVE,’ and ‘.

Friedman began training at age 11 in his hometown of Scottsdale, AZ. He later starred in “Newsies,” and “Kids Incorporated,” owning his dance studio before he was 16. As a young child, he worked some of the biggest names in music, , , , Melissa Etheridge, Patti LaBelle, Salt ‘N Peppa, and more.

Nominated for 5 American Choreography Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 Music Video Production Awards, creating an interactive instructional dance DVD, “FREESTYLE,” teaching, educating, inspiring and taking on new projects daily, Brian Friedman is one of the hottest and most successful names in the dance world today.

Tyce Diorio Tyce Dioro is one of the most respected talents in our industry today. As an EMMY Award Winner, he has more than earned a seat on the elite panel for another season of So You Think You Can Dance. His work can most recently be seen in the major feature film, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” starring Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, and .

Tyce has worked privately as choreographer for . He’s stayed busy working on commercials, “Big Time Rush,” and “Drop Dead Diva,”

He has danced with on her Velvet Rope Tour as well as in her “If,” “Together Again,” and “You,” videos, on the American Music Awards, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Saturday Night Live, and throughout Europe. He has danced exclusively for Paula Abdul (Under My Spell World Tour), Jennifer Lopez (“On the 6,” Let’s Get Loud NBC Special from Puerto Rico), (Livin La Vida Loca Tour), Samantha Mumba (w/*NSYNC Pop Odyssey Tour) as well as many others.

He was a featured lead in the Broadway show dancing the “Percussion 4” and “Mr. Bojangles” solos. He appeared in the workshop of All Shook Up in its pre-Broadway run and also had the privilege of working one-on-one with .

He has appeared in such films as , Starsky and Hutch, , and Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. He is featured in the iPod commercial with U2 for their hit song “Vertigo.” He had the opportunity to appear in a five-page layout for In Style Magazine alongside Jennifer Lopez for her film Shall We Dance. He was chosen by as the “spoiler contestant” for Fame, the reality TV show, and had the opportunity to appear on NBC for five weeks. Tyce is on the A list of such choreographers as , , , Sergio Trujillo, Billy Goodson and Debbie Allen. He is a triple threat and is recording his own music as well as working in film and television as an actor..

Gil Duldulao Gil Duldulao has proved himself among some of the most elite entertainers, performers, and celebrities of today. Recently touring with Janet Jackson, and working with Grammy Award Nominee , he has truly spread his talents and caught the attention of thousands with his uniquely brilliant, showstopper choreography .

Gil has been involved in some of the hottest Music Videos including: ’s “Dirrty,” “Genie in a Bottle,” Janet Jackson’s “Together Again,” “You, Go Deep,” “Got ‘Till It’s Gone,” ’s “When The Heartache Is Over,” Britney Spears’ “I Was Born To Make You Happy,” Jennifer Lopez ‘s “,” and “Feelin’ So Good.”

Gil’s credited work includes some of the top music tours of our time, including, Janet Jackson Velvet Rope World Tour 1998, All For You Promotional Tour, All For You Tour 2000, Tina Turner Twenty Four Seven World Tour 2000, Jennifer Lopez USA and European Promotioal Tour & Britney Spears’ Oops!... I did It Again World Tour.

LaurieAnn Gibson Laurianne Gibson is a force to be reckoned with. With her trademarked ‘boomcack” style, she is one of the leading ladies in the industry today. Everything she brings is fierce. Working with top names like One Direction, , , Nikki Minaj, and, Korea boy band sensation, Big Bang, her momentum is touching the lives of thousands.

Laurieann Gibson was Creative Director and Choreographer in the Haus of Gaga, the creative team responsible for Gaga’s music videos, television appearances, touring experiences and more. Laurieann was the Creative Director behind Lady Gaga’s “The Fame Monster World Tour 2010.”

When at age 17, Laurieann Gibson took a Greyhound bus from Toronto to New York City motivated by her dreams to dance, she had the quiet confidence even then, to know that one day those dreams would be realized. Now, she is one of the foremost and sought-after Creative Director / Choreographers in the landscape of today’s music industry.

A classically-trained dancer, Laurieann studied at the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She then segued from traditional theater dance to hip-hop as a working dancer with breakout artist Mary J. Blige. From her success there, Laurieann’s talent allowed her to make the leap from dancer to Director of Choreography for and where she worked with celebrated names such as the Notorious B.I.G., Puffy, Faith Evans and Missy, working with musical stars such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Dixie Chicks, Mario, Clay Aiken, Brandy and Beyonce, and motion pictures Alfie (), starring Sienna Miller and Jude Law, as well as the Universal Pictures feature film Honey, starring Jessica Alba and Lil’ Romeo.

Laurieann worked alongside acclaimed director Spike Lee on the Beyonce project for Pepsi and Matthew Rolston’s Slim-Fast campaign. In addition to this, Laurieann has worked on ad campaigns for GMC Envoy, Hoover Vacuums and K-Mart. In 2006 and 2007, fast-food giant McDonald’s asked Laurieann to help unveil their new healthy living campaign at the Essence Music Festival.

In 2005, she began residency as the on-air choreographer for MTV’s hit television show Making The Band, where her signature moves were viewed every week for three seasons by millions of viewers that soon picked up on her distinctive catch phrases such as “Muffins!” and “Boom-Kack!”

With work on the MTV series Starmaker, another reality offering by Sean “Puffy” Combs and super- producer Mark Burnett where she appeared as a weekly judge of musical performance talent. Further, Laurieann is heavily featured in Combs’s latest brainchild Making His Band on MTV. In addition to these television residencies, Laurieann recently appeared as a choreographer on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Laurieann has recently directed and choreographed tours for pop acts including The Jonas Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Jesse McCartney and ’ “The Element of Freedom World Tour 2010” and is also enjoying her work with artists including and Robin Thicke, amongmany others.

Robert Hoffman A screen performer who entered show business via his finesse as a professional dancer, Gainesville, FL, native reportedly gravitated to footwork at the tender age of five, with enrollment in professional dance classes. Hoffman discovered his lifelong passion by the experience of watching superstar Michael Jackson perform, and then (inspired by this) subsequently moved to Madison, AL, with his family and enrolled in dance classes there; years later he studied formally under the esteemed dance instructor Kim Wolfe.

In time, Hoffman’s tenacity and passion for the art form led him to train with the Alabama Ballet, and when he opted to move to Hollywood and pursue film acting, dancing enabled him to carve out an unusual niche in a related series of movie roles. Hoffman worked on the skeleton animation model for Pirates of the Caribbean, and then danced in the movie, You Got Served (2004) and gradually ascended to higher billing (and expanded his range) with supporting roles in the big-screen romantic comedy She’s the Man (2006), the prime-time missing person-themed series Vanished (2006), and the supernatural horror movie Shrooms (2007). Jon M. Chu’s urban drama 2: The Streets, however, represented Hoffman’s breakthrough and brought him his first lead; in that film, he played a professional dancer who joins forces with a newcomer (Briana Evigan) to participate in an underground dance contest.

Cris Judd Cris Judd is a wide-ranging talent. He’s a dancer, choreographer, musician, songwriter, and actor. He continues to build momentum in the entertainment industry, recently dazzling the big screen as a featured dancer in “Rock of Ages,” starring Tom Cruise, choreographed by ! He has had recent performances on “Dancing With the Stars,” and choreographed for hit show, “America’s Got Talent.” He has hosted events such as The 13th Anniversary Choreographer’s Carnival and The Sketch Comedy Championships, appeared on the Joy Behar Show on CNN, choreographed The Liberty Bowl Halftime Show, and played in Halle Berry’s Celebrity Golf Classic, Auction & Awards Dinner.

Host of WE Network show “,” and he completed the much-anticipated pilot, “Bust A Move,” for MTVNE. Cris also worked on an independent film, “Be My Baby.” Winning the show “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” proved he’s not only a unique actor, but one with a growing number of fans. TV credits: Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous” and UPN’s “Half and Half” and “Eve.” His “Dance Like We Do” instructional DVD was released nationwide. Off-Broadway credits include: “Dracula,” Walt Disney World and Disney’s Pleasure Island. His skills were brought to the attention of MTV and Michael Jackson and he appeared at the 1995 MTV Video Awards and on Michael Jackson’s Dangerous and History world tours. Cris has worked with such celebrities as , Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Paulina Rubio and Brian McKnight.

Other credits: Jordan Knight, Jennifer Lopez (“Ain’t It Funny” and “I’m Real,” MTV Video Awards and her network TV concert special), Perry Farrell on Jane’s Addiction’s 2001 Festival dates, and the hit film “Bringing Down the House,” starring Steve Martin and .

Brooke Lipton Brooke Lipton’s energy is contagious. She captivates a room with her unique style and inspires with her bold storylines, bringing a challenging yet nurturing experience to dancers, teacher, parents, and observers.

Brooke had an amazingly successful season as Assistant Choreographer for the Emmy Nominated TV hit Glee with the National Glee Tour. You can see Brooke as a featured dancer in the new movie “Rock of Ages.”

A native of Phoenix, AZ, Brooke Lipton was a rising star in the LA dance scene at the young age of 12. Brooke spent her summers dancing at the LA studios and conventions and was highly sought after by the industries top choreographers. After high school, Brooke moved to LA to pursue her dream of being a professional dancer. She has worked with artists such as , Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Queen Latifah, Pink, Lenny Kravitz, Chaka Khan, and Jewel, to name a few. Brooke has toured the world with Britney Spears in the “Dream Within A Dream” Tour and “The Onyx Hotel” Tour. She has assisted on “So You Think You Can Dance” and recently worked as the Assistant Choreographer on the Disney Channel movie StarStruck, starring Sterling Knight. Hard at work on season 2, she continues to teach across the US, giving back to the community that has taught her so much knowledge about the .

Desmond Richardson Hailed by the New York Times as one of the great modern dancers of his time, Desmond Richardson is a multi-talented artist who has mastered a wide range of dance forms including classical, modern, and contemporary. Richardson is the co-Artistic Director of Complexions Contempoary Ballet which he founded with Dwight Rhoden in 1994. The duo has also frequently choreographed for “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Richardson’s immense talent was first recognized as a student at New York High School for the Performing Arts during which time he received a merit scholarship from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center (1983- 1986) and the International Academie des Tanz in Koln, Germany (1984-1985). He is also a recipient of a Presidential Scholar Award for the Arts (1986).

In 1987, Richardson joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater where he was a principal dancer for seven years. After leaving the Ailey Company, he traveled to Germany where he performed with Ballet Frankfurt. Richardson has performed as a guest artist with several world-renowned companies including the Swedish Opera Ballet, , Teatro at La Scala, and the . In 1997, he joined the American Ballet Theater where he performed the lead role in the company’s world premiere production of Othello. In its description of Richardson’s performance in that role, the New York Times described him as one of the most majestic dancers ever to tread the MET Stage.

In 1998, Richardson joined the premiere cast of the Broadway Musical Fosse for which he received a 1999 Tony Award Nomination. He has also appeared on Broadway in the musical, The Look of Love and in the critically acclaimed Movin’ Out. He had a principal role in Debbie Allen’s dance/theatrical presentation, Soul Possessed, which premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1999.

Richardson has worked in television, film, and video in the and abroad. These experiences have allowed him to perform with such musical artists as Michael Jackson, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Madonna. He is featured in Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi’s film, One Last Dance and the Oscar winning . He made his singing debut in Charles Randolph Wright’s 2005 film, Preaching to the Choir, performed the lead role of Beowulf in Julie Taymor’s Grendel at the LA Opera, Richardson recently appeared in Taymor’s Film, Across the Universe.

His recent honors include the Alvin Ailey School’s 2006 Apex award and the prestigous 2007 Dance Magazine Award. Recently Richardson partnered & performed with Diana Vishneva, in her one women show Beauty in Motion, at New York City Center and St.Petersburg, Russia, and is one of two Dancers invited by the President of the United States to perform in the in the 60th Presidential Conference in Israel May 08

Dave Scott Dave Scott danced his way “straight outta Compoton,” straight to Hollywood and multi-faceted career in dance, choreography and artist development spanning music, film, television, and commercials. Currently, he is working with the high-energy hip-hop group, ‘Mindless Behavior.”

Dave has filmed several projects for both film and television including; “So You think You Can Dance” on FOX, and Bravo’s “Step It Up & Dance”, and “.” You can also see Dave’s moves on the big screen in the horror thriller “Prom Night” the romantic comedy “Maid of Honor” starting Patrick Dempsey, and the recent release “Dance Flick” with the Wayans Brothers.

No stranger to film successes, Dave’s Disney movie, “Step Up 2 the Streets” grossed over $118 million worldwide. His previous project, Sony Pictures’ “”, was #1 two weeks in a row at the box office and grossed over $136 million worldwide. “You Got Served” (2004) won him the 10th Annual Choreography Award for Best Choreography in a feature film, and featured the artist . In addition, Scott was the key ingredient behind the success of B2K, giving them their name, style, hot dance moves, and all-out sex appeal. In just two years, B2K scored two platinum albums and headlined the sold-out tours nationwide.

Scott has molded and shaped the images and careers of many other hot artists, including Tyrese, and the musically renowned Brian McKnight, allowing them to reach new and unexpected heights in their careers. Scott has lent his talents to several commercial campaigns including Chevy and Pantene, the FOX TV success “Bones,” and choreographed dance sequences in 2004’s “” starring Samuel Jackson.

Tessandra Chavez Tessandra Chavez is Hollywood’s hottest up-and-coming choreographer. Most recently, Tessandra has appeared on FOX’s hit show, “So You Think You Can Dance,” as a choreographer as well as associate choreographer for America’s Got Talent and X Factor USA. In addition to her TV appearances she has also done choreography for international pop artists such as Boa from Korea and Soccx from Germany. You can also catch Tessandra’s work in the new Disney dance show, “Disney Dance Crew,” at the Disney Resort in Anaheim, CA. Tessandra is also the head supervising choreographer for “Dancing With The Stars,” in China.

Tessandra began dancing at the age of 5, choreographing at 11 and started her dance company, Unity Dance Ensemble, at 15. Since the establishment of her dance company in 1994, Tessandra has gone on to achieve several choreography awards, including the 2004 JDWC Silver Leo Award for Excellence in Choreography. She has also been producing and choreographing her own dance concerts since 1997 to sold out audiences. She now resides in where she expanded her dance company and launched Unity LA, which consists of the top professional dancers in Los Angeles.

Tessandra has traveled the world teaching and choreographing for various dance institutions as well as for professional studios such as the Edge Performing Arts Center, Debbi Reynolds Dance Studio, and The Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Tessandra is known for her innovative and groundbreaking style of Contemporary that blends Contemporary and Hip-Hop. Her powerful nice as a choreographer is the ability to move her audience through her emotional masterpieces. She is an inspirational teacher who believes in making dancers great people as well as amazing dancers.

We are proud to welcome Tessandra to The PULSE Faculty!

Ian Eastwood Most recently, Ian Eastwood worked as both choreographer and dancer on DanceOn’s Dance Showdown and MTV’s ABDC7 “Return of the Superstars.” Ian has a unique, infectious style that started at the age of 10. Since moving to North Hollywood last year at 18 to continue on his career path, Ian has appeared as a Principal Dancer in the Black-Eyed Peas Experience television ad, won World of Dance Youth Choreographer of The Year, and choreographed a music video for 5LP. In addition, Ian has traveled to 17 countries teaching classes, workshops, camps and intensives as well as regular events and workshops with Young Lions, Millennium Dance Center, Coastal Dance Rage, and Movement Lifestyle. Ian also represents his own clothing line through Young Lions.

We are happy to welcome Ian to The PULSE Faculty!

Carmit Bachar - PULSE Emcee Carmit Bachar is best known as the only original member of multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated recording group . As one of the three main vocalists group, Carmit rose to international fame as an overnight pop sensation with The Pussycat Dolls’ chart-topping hit singles including “Don’t Cha,” “Buttons,” and “.” Carmit performed as a singer and dancer alongside many guest stars including , Charlize Theron, Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, and . Prior to the release of The Pussycat Dolls first album, Carmit also worked as one of the top professional dancers and choreographers in the business and gained attention touring with Ricky Martin as the “La Vida Loca girl.”

Most recently, Carmit has been working as director for sensation, Adam Lambert.

Our faculty includes The PULSE Faculty, Master Educators, and world renowned guests from Los Angeles and New York City

The PULSE Showcase Preliminary Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.

The PULSE Showcase Preliminary offers an opportunity for dancers to perform their solo, duo, trio or small group piece for a panel of judges and receive written and audio visual critique. After all pieces are evaluated, the top performers are awarded the honor of PULSE Premier Performer. Dancers from The PULSE Showcase Preliminary may also be chosen to participate in the Opening Number or Closing Number for Sunday’s Final Night Gala. The PULSE Showcase Preliminary is free to attend and no wristband is required.

The PULSE Performance Showcase Saturday, July 14th, 2012 - 8:00 p.m.

We invite you to join us for The PULSE Performance Showcase, where dancers perform pieces from their hometown studios. The PULSE Faculty will choose their Choreographers’ Picks from these numbers. These selections may be invited to re-perform during the Gala on Sunday evening. The PULSE Performance Showcase is free to attend and no wristband is required.

The PULSE Final Night Gala Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 8:00 p.m.

The Final Night Gala is the finale of The PULSE 2011-2012 season featuring special performances by The PULSE Intensives, Protégés, Elite Protégés, PULSE Premier Performers, Choreographers’ Picks, PULSE Featured Choreographer, and special guests. This evening highlights the most exciting moments that have happened at The PULSE. We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Customer Service desk. The PULSE Welcomes Our Intensive Participants!

These dancers were chosen from our 2011-2012 Regional Tour by The PULSE Faculty

Kennidy Adams, Joan Almonte, Emilee Anders, Emily Andrews, Travis Atwood, Tyler Atwood, Brittany Austin, Carley Ballett, Amara Barner, Samaria Barnes, Franchesca Bass, Mason Bettis, Camren Bicondova, Hayley Bochner, Aryssa Bojorquez, Eric Braat, Marisa Braat, Kailin Brown, Jasmine Bruce, Allison Buczkowski, Corrine Bugenhagen, Cassandra Caccioppoli, Shaylyn Campbell, Kelly Carroll, Deja Carter, Alyssa Chang, Jennifer Chu, Jade Chynoweth, Amalia Clements, Patrick Cook, Thomas Cook, Ariana Crowder, Madison Cubbage, Juliana Damiao, Kristin Daniel, Anthony D’Astoli, Jake DeAnda, Evan DeBenedetto, Danny Dicesare, Lauren DiPietro, Stevie Dore, Michelle Dos Santos, Nyah Duckworth, Madison Duncan, Alex Faddoul, Aimee Ferguson, Lorene Fisher, Alexis Frederick, Dayna Frintz, Jennifer Frosch, Darrion Gallegos, Sara Gambone, Morgan Geraghty, Felicia Gibson, Kaelynn Gobert-Harris, Marcelly Goncalves, Erica Grabowski, Laura Gracyzk, Robert Green, Angelica Grullon, Karina Grzella, Kristopher Grzella, Scott Gulbranson, Hayley Haag, Maddie Hanson, Kaitlyn Hardy, Logan Hassel, Jamie Hauptmann, Alexandra Haverstick, Logan Hernandez, Alexandra Imagna, Brielle Internoscia, Rony Jacques, Kianna Jasper, Jordyn Jones, Kerrynton Jones, Tori Jourdan, Gabe Katz, Josh Killacky, Taylor Knight, Sarah Koenig, Andrew Kyrzyk, Jake Landgrebe, Cara Lin, Alanna Logan, Angelica Lopez, Austyn Lopez, Briana Losurdo, Abby Jo Luquette, Justine Lutz, Nathan Maas, Zayne Marquez, Nicole Martinez, Niko Martinez, Carly Masten, Dani Masten, Sam May, Ally McAvoy, Sara Laine McNew, Cache Melvin, Dani Millon, Kyeema Mizell, Taylor Paige Morian, Katie Muth, Raymond Naval, Nicole Nery, Naijha Nsehti, Aimee Otte, Shawn Pacheco, Cami Patterson, Aimee Payne, Zoe Peck, Alexander Pelaez, Brooke Penik, Savana Petruzello, Serena Petruzello, Montana Pilcher, Andrea Pino, Kelsey Pooles, Sergii Poteikhin, Kyle Preiser, Kaylee Pye, Alexis Ramis, Benjamin Ritter, Jentry Robertson, Molly Robinson, Ashley Robson, Hannah Rollins, Madison Schoonmaker, Nia-Imani Scriven, Alex Seard, Carson Seeley, Kayleigh Shikani, Jazz Smith, Matthew Smith, Michelle Smith, Katie Sneed, Michelle Snyder, Maycee Steele, Erin Stoomski, Theresa Stone, Bailey Swift, Trenton Tabak, Julie Anne Tamilia, Melanie Tamilia, Jesse Tarver, China Taylor, Kelsea Taylor, Jonathan Teeling, Jose Tena, Larsen Thompson, Byron Tittle, Chloe Tourelle, Alyssa Trask, Nike Tratree, Noah Tratree, Ronnie Treadway, Chris Tsattalios, Kierstyn Tupa, Elon Van Buckley, Kendall VanSteelandt, Tara Vecchio, Jordan Ward, Connor Yockus, Stephanie Zodo The PULSE Welcomes our PULSE Showcase Preliminary Participants!

Kennidy Adams, Nataly Aguirre-Santiago, Scarlet Aviram, Kailin Brown, Stephanie Bueno, Jazlyn Caing, Melissa Cammarata, Anna Catherine, Jennifer Chu, Ariella Cohen, Rachel Cohen, Kelsi Darby, Michael D’Astoli, Evan DeBenedetto, Lauren Dellbrugge, Mike Derrick, Madison Devaney, Genesis V. Diaz, Daniel DiCa, Caitlyn Farrell, Jacqueline Ferre, Marc Anthony Ferre, Jenna Filippeli, Sky Flaherty, Sarah Francisco, Laura Graczyk, Nicole Greene, David Henry, Jaylen Herchenroder, Emily Hoffman, Alexandra Imagna, Martin King, Jamie Kleinschnitz, Sarah Koenig, Jake Korolev, Jenna Kronebusch, Jennifer Lacy, Alfred Lockhart, Jessica Mackey, Jessica Mahoney, Amanda Majer, Kassi Manternach, Chris Marks, Jason Martin, Kenzie McClure, Caitlin McLain, Paige Mezzatesta, Alicia Nakhjavan, Sabrina Newman, Daniel Padierna, Alexandra Pereira, Sergii Potiekhin, Kaylee Pye, Alexis Ramis, Kayla Rivera, Nina Salna, Jessica Shank, Jenna Shelley, Angel Smith, Destiny Smith, Jazz Smith, Jewel-Joy Stevens, Alexis Strumolo, Dana Tagliaferro, Paityn Talbott, Larsen Thompson, Chloe Tourelle, Emily Valdes, Cara Valencia, Raychel Valentin, Damani Van Rensalier, Katarina Vincent, Aniyah Wilson, Stephanie Zodo

The PULSE Welcomes Our 2011-2012 Protégés!

Emilee Anders, Emily Andrews, Travis Atwood, Brittany Austin, Amara Barner, Samaria Barnes, Mason Bettis, Hayley Bochner, Marisa Braat, Cassandra Caccioppoli, Kelly Carroll, Deja Carter, Ariana Crowder, Juliana Damiao, Stevie Dore, Madison Duncan, Aimee Ferguson, Lorene Fisher, Sarah Gambone, Morgan Geraghty, Marcelly Goncalves, Erica Grabowski, Robert Green, Karina Grzella, Kristopher Grzella, Maddie Hanson, Kaitlyn Hardy, Jamie Hauptmann, Tiyani Hutchinson, J’Loni Jones, Jordyn Jones, Kerrynton Jones, Tori Jourdan, Josh Killacky, Taylor Knight, Andrew Kyrzyk, Jake Landgrebe, Alanna Logan, Angelica Lopez, Justine Lutz, Nathan Maas, Zayne Marquez, Nicole Martinez, Carly Masten, Dani Masten, Cache Melvin, Dani Millon, Kyeema Mizell, Taylor Paige Morian, Sam Moy, Katie Muth, Raymond Naval, Naija Nsehti, Aimee Payne, Savana Petruzello, Serena Petruzello, Montana Pilcher, Kelsey Pooles, Madeline Reese, Benjamin Ritter, Ashley Robson, Madison Schoonmaker, Courtney Schwartz, Matthew Smith, Michelle Smith, Katie Sneed, Michelle, Snyder, Maycee Steele, Theresa Stone, Trenton Tabak, Melanie Tamilia, China Taylor, Kelsea Taylor, Jonathan Teeling, Jose Tena, Alyssa Trask, Nike Tratree, Noah Tratree, Ronnie Treadway, Chris Tsattalios, Kierstyn Tupa, Elon Van Buckley, Tara Vecchio, Jordan Ward, Conner Yockus The PULSE Welcomes our PULSE Performance Showcase Participants!

AbstraKT BEINGS Choreographer: Kyle Preiser and Theresa Stone Julia Alaimo, Matt Avella, Mike Derrick, Jessica DeGirolamo, Taylor Graham, Hannah Green, Erica Harms, Jennifer Kelly, Martin King, Maddy Reese, Brooke Ross, Alexis Strumolo

Artistry In Motion (AIM) Choreographer: Allie Beach Jared Allen, Isabel Bank, Erica Simone Barnett, Sally Butin, Nathalie Delgado, Lia DiSomma, Jenna Filippeli, Madison Forster, Rebecca Kurnellas, Dominique McPherson, Olivia Mendez, Ashley Rodrigues, Taylor Thomas, Nataly Santiago, Jewel-Joy Stevens, Kim Webb

Broadway Dance Center Summer Intern Program Director: Bonnie E. Erickson, Choreographer: Neil Schwartz Nicole Altchiler, Chelsey Bennett, Tyrone Bevans, Crystal Curcie, Camila de la Parra, Megan Doheny, Victoria Fowler, Taylor Green, Alex Isenberg,

Dance Expression of Westchester Choreographer: Christine Ferriera Scarlet Aviram, Emma Crepeault, Nicole Crepeault, Lauren Dellburgge, Alyssa Hugel, Ally Kadin, Jessica Mackey, Kate McGuire, Sabrina Newman, Jenna Shelley, Nicole Surace, Emily Whelahan

Dance Vision Choreographers’ Pick: St. Louis Choreographer: Sabetha Mumm Julia Diehl, Kassi Manternach, Kenzie McClure, Bailey Swift, McKenna Waller

Feroxity Dance Choreographer: Tim Robbins Morgan Geraghty, Marcelly Goncalves, Taylor Paige Morian, Savana Petruzello, Serena Petruzello

The FUNKtion Dance Complex Choreographers’ Pick: Atlantic City, Boston Choreographer: Eric Samson Dia Begu, Hayley Bochner, Amanda Caputo, Ariana Crowder, Anthony D’Astoli, Mike D’Astoli, J’Loni Jones, Jake Korolev, Kha-Lin Prescod, Jayme Schlesinger, Leanne Sinsky

PULSE Advanced and Advanced/Pro Elite Protégés Choreographer: Pauline Mata Darrion Gallegos, Patrick Cook, Kristin Daniel, Allison Buczkowski, Jake DeAnda, Aimee Otte, Julie Anne Tamilia, Felicia Gibson

PULSE Elite Protégé Kristen Daniel

PULSE Elite Protégé Aimee Otte PULSE Intermediate Elite Protégés Choreographer: Tessandra Chavez Logan Hassel, Camren Bicondova, Kaelynn Gobert-Harris, Madison Cubbage

PULSE Fashion Show Choreographer: Brian Friedman

Rugcutterz Danz Artz Choreographers’ Pick: Toronto Choreographer: Kim Barker Angela Cecchino, Danielle Colangelo, Jessica Mannara, Emma-Marie Marin, Michelle Zarb

Shelley Shearer School of Dance Choreographers’ Pick: Atlanta, Toronto Choreographer: Shelley Shearer and Lindsay Nelko Alexis Frederick, Alexandra Haverstick, Andrew Kyrzyk, Kelsey Pooles, Morgan Pooles, Ashley Robson, Allison Slonosky, Sara Thompson

Studio T Urban Dance Academy Choreographer: Tamaira Sandifer Fryness Adams, Lenaya Bailes, Dazhanie Blackshire, Yuhneun Contreras, Cheyenne Copeland, Saige Etheridge, Hannah Feuerwerker, Alondra Hernandez, Crystal Hernandez, Alexa Loos, McKena Ortiz, Aly Prokes, Asia Sandifer

Unity LA Choreographer: Tessandra Chavez Ava Bernstein, Dannie Boston, Candance Brown, Kristin Daniel, Martha Nichols

Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:00 p.m. Invited performances:

Top Performers from The PULSE Showcase Preliminary performing routines they learned this week choreographed by Mishay Petronelli and Taja Riley.

The PULSE Intensives choreographed by Tessandra Chavez, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company, Gil Duldulao, Cris Judd, and Dave Scott.

The 2011-2012 Protégés present a special piece by Tricia Miranda. These dancers were invited from our regional tour on scholarship with us for a full year.

The PULSE Premiere Performers chosen from the PULSE Showcase Preliminary re-performing the piece that recognized them for this honor. These Premier Performers are invited to perform their routine in a PULSE regional city of their choice this season.

The PULSE 2011-2012 Choreographers’ Pick chosen from The PULSE Performance Showcase on Saturday evening. These dancers are invited to guest perform at a 2012-2013 PULSE regional city.

The PULSE Featured Choreographer piece was selected from our top re- performing Choreographers’ Picks pieces from our Saturday night Showcase. The Featured Choreographer is awarded travel and accommodations for one of our PULSE Summer 2013 events in order to choreograph a PULSE Opening or Closing Number at the event alongside our PULSE faculty.

We proudly welcome our Special Guest Performers. Vendor Index The PULSE Merchandise 321 West 44th Street Ste 507 Do you have your PULSE Summer gear? The PULSE is proud to offer NY, NY 10036 you a brand new line of bright and comfy choices. Stop by The PULSE (877) PULSE-01 booth to check them out- Summer items are limited and will sell out! [email protected] www.thepulseontour.com B A Star BA STAR, 9800 Hall Rd. Potomac, MD 20854 Dancers LOVE B A STAR makeup kit! [email protected] www.bastar.com Broadway Dance Center 322 W. 45th St., 3rd fl New York, NY 10036 Broadway Dance Center memorabilia, gear and information. Come on (212) 582-9304 by for everything BDC! [email protected] www.BroadwayDanceCenter.com Capezio Dancewear 1650 Broadway at 51st St., 2nd fl With 120 years of world-famous design, performance and comfort, New York, NY 10019 Capezio, Harmonie, Frontline, Future Star and Allegro, offer body wear, (212) 245-2130 foot wear, leg wear and accessories for every dance form and dancer. [email protected] www.CapezioDance.com Dazzle Dazzle! “A Dancer’s Boutique” is a specialty store that offers a full Enterprise, AL line of Dancewear, Gymnastic Apparel, Activewear, Shoes, Gifts and Dothan, AL Accessories. We provide apparel and shoes from all major brands in (334) 347-2903 the industry, for all types of performance. “A Dancer’s Boutique” carries (334) 794-5926 everything you need from “Studio to Stage.” [email protected] Inspired by movement, ivivva is lululemon’s dance line for girls. We Ivivva work with girls across North America to design dance apparel the [email protected] is functional and fun. Ivivva is so excited to be a first time vendor at www.ivivva.com The PULSE NYC! Ivivva gear will be showcased live but available for purchase digitally & shipped directly to your home address. Miller & Ben Tap Shoes P.O. Box 821 Home of Avi Miller, Ofer Ben and The Miller & Ben Tap Shoes - on of the New York, NY 10108 world’s best ‘Musical Tap Instruments. The M&B are hand-made shoes, (646) 383-4949 and available in ten models, 50 colors and patterns. The JTC is also the [email protected] production office for the ‘Tradition In Tap’ workshops. www.jazztapcenter.com Jo & Jax Sisters and professional dancers Joey and Jacki have come up with a 373 Broadway, B10 line of technical athletic dance/activewear for yoga, dancing and other New York, NY 10013 sweaty pursuits! Flattering design, unbeatable quality and striking (212) 966-2171 colors make up this eye-catching brand. Available online and at select [email protected] conventions. www.joandjax.com Kelly Colgan 222 New Market Court Kelly Colgan dance wear is new to the dance scene. With its catchy Manassas, VA 20109 tshirts, tanks, accessories, vintage pieces and collaberation with dancer [email protected] Dani Vitale this line has become popular on and off the dance floor. www.kellycolgandancewear.com Nappytabs Developed and designed by the DYNAMIC DUMOs, Napoleon and 5239 Lennox Ave. Tabitha. The FIRST hip-hop influenced clothing line”CREATED BY Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 DANCERS FOR DANCERS.” Nappytabs is “the common THREAD for ALL [email protected] STYLES” available online and in retail stores nationwide. www.nappytabs.com OXYjEN Broadway dancer, Jennifer Balagna - a self-proclaimed fashion addict 45 W. 34th Street, Suite 711 - created OXYjEN with a very specific intention: to bring more fashion New York, NY 1000 into dance wear. Relying heavily on current trends - color, shape, (212) 494-0023 hemline - OXYjEN is a super chic, ever-evolving (did we mention [email protected] comforatable?), lifestyle brand. www.oxyjen.com ProPix Event Photography 354 S. Mountain Way Dr. World’s largest competitive dance photographer serving numerous Orem, UT 84058 dance companies and thousands of dance customers. ProPix has (866) 477-6749 expert capability in providing on-site corporate photography that [email protected] includes green screen and on-site printing. www.ProPix.com School Empower School Empower is one of the most flexible online school management 109 West 27 Street, Suite 9F systems specifically designed with the needs of DANCE SCHOOLS in New York, NY 10001 mind. Hosted on the latest version of Microsoft technology, (212) 929-9980 School Empower will enable studios, whether small, medium or large [email protected] to offer ONLINE class registration & payment, and robust class search www.appdrenaline.com for students. Stage Door Access (212) 721-0127 www.stagedooraccess.com Sugar & Bruno Progressive Design Apparel, Inc. Sugar & Bruno, a youthfully-minded brand with hip style, cool cuts 7260 Georgetown Rd. and eye-catching colors that keep pace with the constantly updated Indianapolis, IN 46268 lifestyle of dancers. (317) 293-5888 www.sugarandbruno.com Founded by Michèle Assaf, Internationally-recognized Producer/ Tezoro Productions Director – Choreographer, Tezoro Productions is an international dance 350 W. 57 St., #8D production company committed to educating and serving dancers New York, NY 10019 around the globe. Tezoro’s portfolio of brands includes Tezoro LIVE – (212) 582-1090 instructional dance DVDs, World Dance Movement – the International Workshop and danseCOUPON – the online coupon site for dancers. Urban Empire P.O. Box 710934 URBAN EMPIRE is one of the fastest growing urban streetwear San Diego, CA 92171 companies inspired by our love of dance and dancers. New edgy trends (619) 550-2346 are continuously being developed and produced AND PROUDLY MADE [email protected] IN AMERICA. Be Inspired - URBAN EMPIRE. www.weruletheempire.com Young Lions YOUNG LIONS is the Creative Collaboration of the Eastwood Faily: Ian 938 N. Grove Ave. (Choreographer/Dancer), Peter (Illustrator/Artist). Through the words Oak Park, IL 60302 of DANCE, ART and MUSIC they have created an Inspirational Clothing (708) 269-9752 line & Commercial Artwork. [email protected]

Special thanks to our generous contributors for the 2012 PULSE Summer NYC and 12th Annual Teacher Workshop

4imprint www.4imprint.com

ACCVA www.accvafoundation.org

Avid www.avid.com

B A Star www.bastar.com

Body Wrappers www.bodywrappers.com

Capezio www.capezio.com

Cliché Cosmetics www.clichecosmetics.com

Curtain Call Costumes www.curtaincallcostumes.com

Dance Informa Magazine www.danceinforma.com

Ferreira Costumes www.ferreiracostumes.com

Go Macro www.gomacro.com

Goody www.goody.com

HeyDay Footwear www.heydayfootwear.com

Ivivva Athletics www.ivivva.com

Jack Rayner www.musiceditingonline.com

Jo & Jax www.joanjax.com

Joan Bessette Printing www.jbprintnow.com

Just for Kix www.justforkix.com

Kelly Colgan www.kellycolgandancewear.com

Real Time Pain Relief www.rtpr.com

Sansha www.sansha.com

Sugar & Bruno www.sugarandbruno.com

Summit Ent./Step Up 4 www.summit-ent.com

TD Bank www.tdbank.com

Tezoro Productions www.tezoroproductions.com

UDMA www.udma.org

UFO Contemporary www.ufojeans.com

Urban Empire www.weruletheempire.com Our Official Sponsor Capezio, Mike Terlizzi and Nina Vance; our Opening Number Sponsor Sugar & Bruno; our Protégé Sponsor Nappytabs; Jo+Jax; Dance Informa; Sam and StageStep Flooring; Dazzle; Brian Friedman and The PULSE Faculty; Diane King, Reese Snow, Bonnie Erickson, Vanessa Byard, April Cook and the Broadway Dance Center Staff Faculty and our amazing Summer Interns; Greg Addington and Avid; Justin Adler; ProPix; Amy and Jess at Dance Media; Sarah Tahan; Joan Bessette; Karim Momin; Tom DiTitta; Keeley and The Sheraton Staff; Marcy Hilecher; Shayna, Brandon, Pete, Tim, and the Clear Talent Group Agency; our Protégés and their supportive parents; our families & friends; and of course all of you!

PTC Productions CEO Pam Chancey Executive Director Mary Andreasen Director of Operations Lindzay Kile Registration Managers Christina Ferrara, Krysha Santaniello, Kristen Plant Showcase Producers Christina Ferrara, Torey Appuzio Merchandising Department Heather Adzima, Allison Hayn, Holly Richardson, Karen Andreasen Marketing and Public Relations Katie Fulton, Kayla Zarecky Director of Finance Carol Schotter Director of Logistics Jessica Lambrecht The PULSE Creative Director Brian Friedman Emcees Carmit Bachar, Bonnie Erickson Technical Director Bruce Williams - Atmosphere Productions Production Manager, Director of Sound Torey Appuzio Audio Engineers Sheldon Cousins, Carey Joseph Lighting Designer Kevaugn Broomfield - Atmosphere Productions Security Zach Smith, Mike Marcuzzio Travel Agent Sarah Tahan Event Staff Quinn Henderson, April Cook, Shannon Tierney, Drea Torres, PULSE Summer Interns, BDC Summer Interns The PULSE Faculty Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, , Gil Duldulao, Ian Eastwood, Laurieann Gibson, Robert Hoffman, Cris Judd, Brooke Lipton, Desmond Richardson, Dave Scott Broadway Dance Center Executive Director Diane King Teacher Workshop Faculty Broadway Dance Center Master Faculty, The PULSE Faculty, Al Blackstone, Alison Cramer, Anastasia Nevin, Barbara Duffy, Chelsea Coghlin, Elaine Winslow, Jack Rayner, Jennifer Laroche, Jessica Epting, Kelby Brown, Lou Costro, Mary Dana Abbott, Mike Wittmers, Toni Noblett, Lori Sheeter, and guests. Guest Choreographers Tricia Miranda, Mishay Petronelli, Taja Riley