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Deviate Director

Nina Hudson is a graduate of Purchase College’s Dance Conservatory. She began her training at a local studio in Maryland, then attended The Ailey School in New York City. She most recently became the Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Swing for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes after dancing in the ensemble for 12 years. Other credits include Assistant Choreographer and Dancer in Kate Spade’s summer and fall campaigns, “Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope” at NY City Center, choreographed by Savion Glover, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon dancing for Camilla Cabello, and The New York Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, choreographed by Mia Michaels. She has also danced for artists including Lil Kim, Peaches, and Turkish Pop star, Tarkan.

Deviate Director

Based in New York City, Dylan Pearce has over 24 years in the industry with credits as a dancer, choreographer, director, educator, entrepreneur, and artist. Dylan is Associate Choreographer for the Radio City Rockettes. Over the past 14 years with The Rockettes, Dylan has held roles as both a performer and choreographer for stage, television, and digital content, including collaborations with artists like Dua Lipa, Abba, and Pit Bull, and in 2021 choreographing for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Most recently, Dylan directed and choreographed two new shows aboard MSC’s newest ship the SEASCAPE. In 2021 he led the creative vision for Kate Spade, directing and choreographing their 2021 Summer and Fall campaigns, celebrating the vibrance of New York City through dance in digital, out of home, and social media formats.

Dylan’s distinctive choreography has been featured in music videos for Amy Lynn & The Honey Men and the 2021 Broadway Bares (“Closet Diva”), supporting the non-profit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He is a founder and co-director for DEViATE Dance and The Process, a new kind of dance convention and competition that recreates real-world professional experiences to help students grow as artists.

As a performer, Dylan danced in televised and staged productions including Off Broadway in Shea Sullivan’s ‘Dancing on a Dream’, WNBA All-Star Halftime Show, Miss New Jersey, Miss New York and The Miss Florida pageants, The Michael Awards, Trump Plaza, Equity Fights AIDS, Bravo Summer Showcase, Knicks City Dancers, Tri-State Youth Invitational, Ray- Ban and Rite Aid industrials, The Nutcracker as well as the International Dance Festival in NYC. Dylan was a backup dancer for International Recording Artists, Tina Ann and Brenda K. Starr, and a company dancer in the modern company, Momix. He also served as dance captain for Walt Disney World’s “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” and toured the world, performing and setting shows for Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

LaToya is a professional choreographer and dancer based in NYC. She earned her BA in Dance/Communications from Manhattanville College. Former Captain of the Knicks City Dancers she has transitioned into becoming the Head Coach/Choreographer of the Knicks City Kids. She is a seasoned industry dancer with credits that include Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Labyrinth, Natasha Mosley, Vanilla Ice, Lip Sync Battle and Saturday Night Live. She has had the opportunity to dance in various countries including Italy, France, Spain, England, Germany and China. LaToya has recently become a dance instructor with the company Forward__Space; a dance fitness studio in which the classes embody the core values of Dance, Music, Wellness and Sweat.

Tanner grew up dancing in Jacksonville, Fl. He went on to get a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University. He spent two years on the national tour of Chicago The Musical. In NYC he’s performed as both a singer and dancer in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. In addition to that he’s worked at multiple regional theatres across the country including The MUNY, Stages St Louis, Lyric OKC, and more.

Maddie Rodrigue is a multi-hyphenate performer, choreographer, and educator from Maryland, based in New York City. Maddie made her debut as a Radio City Rockette in 2019, and has since been performing with the company in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and for live televised events and appearances. Maddie has been a featured performer in multiple seasons of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and can be seen dancing in Lionsgate’s new film, “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret.” As a teacher and choreographer Maddie is inspired by collaborative, creative processes and prioritizes interpersonal connection and empathy in her approach to leadership. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her choreographic achievements, and has created and presented work for Pace School of Performing Arts, HIVHERO’s Broadway & Ballet, and full length musicals for Young Artists of America. Maddie is a proud graduate of Pace University and holds a BFA in Commercial Dance, with concentrations in Choreography and Pedagogy, as well as a minor in Arts & Entertainment Management.

Becca “Bex” Robinson has been passionately dancing since the young age of 2. Growing up in San Diego, CA she made her way to the east coast to train at Broadway Dance Center for the Professional Semester Program in 2015. Upon moving to NYC, she is now signed to MSA Talent Agency in NYC and LA. Bex has performed at the VMAs with Taylor Swift, High School Musical, Chloe Flower, The Macy’s Day Parade and can also be seen in hit films such as; “Isn’t It Romantic” and “In The Heights”. Beca has had the opportunity to work with brands such as Amazon, Puma,MembersOnly, Degree, and Universal Standard. Over the past few years, Bex has consistently been performing for shows and events that include: Netflix “Halftime” “LIMBO” “DayDreamers “B_TTERLAND” & “The Soul Spot”

Along with dancing Becca has taught and choreographed for numerous artists, studios, and companies around the world, with her most recent trip bringing western dance to Saudi Arabia with Spears Academy. Her most recent collaborative work with Bo Park, “Scarlet Night” , is an all new immersive theatre show, showcased across all Virgin Voyages Ships. Bex has continued to push through boundaries and has created “IM-PROOF”. A creative-experiment intensive that is dedicated to unlocking young artists’ potential and focusing on the “Unlearning” process through authentic movement.

Katelyn Gaffney has been a Radio City Rockette for the past 13 years. In her rockette career she has performed in both the Christmas Spectacular, New York Spectacular, Spring Spectacular, and a variety of live performances and televised events. Along with dancing as a Rockette, Katelyn has danced in a variety of commercials and film including Rebel Wilson’s “isn’t it Romantic”.

When she isn’t on stage she loves to share her passion for dance through teaching. She has been teaching in all varieties of dance for over a decade now at studios and conventions across the country. She believes a strong foundation and versatility is of the upmost importance and ensures her students get the most out of every experience with her.

Kathleen Laituri is a Pace University BFA Commercial Dance and has been dancing with the Radio City Rockettes for 6 years. She appeared on Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Hallmark’s new holiday film, A Spectacular Christmas. She is a current member of Steven Blandino’s contemporary based company, treadFast. In addition to performing, Kathleen is passionate about teaching, traveling to many studios around the country. She sets choreography and teaches classes in contemporary, jazz, theater, and precision dance. Kathleen has been on faculty with Deviate for a year and is beyond thankful to have connected with so many incredible studios and dancers.