Born and raised in South Africa, Nathalie moved to the US to attend Joffrey Ballet School. After graduating from Boston Ballet School, she danced with Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, Synergy Dance UK before moving into theatre. Credits include Radio City, Dirty Dancing UK, An American in Paris Broadway Tour (Swing), My Fair Lady Broadway Tour (Dance Captain), Schmigadoon, Night At the Museum & Step Up franchises, Kate Spade, Michael Buble and many other creative artists around the world. Nathalie is inspired to teach and encourage the next generation of dancers by strongly emphasizing technique while keeping the energy fun and supportive.
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Justina Aveyard
Justina Aveyard is a professional dancer and choreographer hailing from Toronto, Canada. Justina continued her dance training at The Ailey School in New York City where she trained with and performed works by acclaimed choreographers. Upon graduation, Justina became a dancer with Broadway Dance Lab where she collaborated with Broadway choreographers to help create innovative choreography for upcoming musicals. Justina also works with RWS Entertainment Group on creating productions for Holland America, Azamara and MSC Cruise Lines. Justina has performed in the Tony award winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at The Muny, toured internationally with Step One Dance Company, and continues to perform annually in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Additionally, Justina has also been seen dancing in commercials for iconic brands like Kate Space and Audi. Justina absolutely loves teaching at conventions and studios across the United States and Canada as well as being an assistant to numerous Broadway and TV/Film choreographers.
Dee Tomasetta
Dee Tomasetta is a Massachusetts native where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Michigan. She was honored in 2018 receiving the Emerging Artist Alumni Award from the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Dee was awarded Dancer of the Decade in 2021 for her principal role in the original production of Those Dancing Feet. Dee currently serves as the Associate Choreographer for the musical The Who’s Tommy in addition to being one of the US Associate Choreographers for the 8 time Tony nominated Broadway production of SIX the Musical.
Dee played the role of Peter Pan as well as Associate Choreographer of the Broadway First National Tour of Finding Neverland. She worked on Broadway workshops of Mrs. Doubtfire, Bliss the Musical, Kalevala the Musical, and The Storm the musical.
Dee was featured on So You Think You Can Dance as a Top 15 female finalist in Season 10 where she met choreographer Mia Michaels. Dee worked as an assistant choreographer on numerous projects with Ms. Michaels including So You Think You Can Dance, the Joffrey Ballet, Mia Michaels LIVE, and performed Mia Michael’s original works at the Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles honoring Lin Manuel Miranda, Dick Van Dyke, and Diane Keaton.
Dee has been seen dancing and singing in The SpongeBob Movie, Disney’s Freaky Friday Movie Musical, the MET GALA, the NBC Upfronts, REEBOK, New York Fashion Week, AUDI Global Launch Events in Shanghai, with Grammy Nominee Aloe Blacc, Musical Artist DUMBLONDE, and Gillette Venus commercials. In addition to dancing, Dee has modeled for MAC Cosmetics, Enbrel Print, Beachbody and Openfit Pilates subscriptions, Capezio Dancewear and Hasbro Products USA.
Her favorite credits include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the MET Gala 2021, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3-5, The Gilded Age Season 1 & 2, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Radio City New York Spectacular, Saturday Night Live, New Years Eve Ball Drop with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, Americas Got Talent, Transcendence Theatre, Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and iKADA Dance Company.
In addition to performing, Dee is currently on the Dance Faculty at the Joffrey Ballet and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) located in New York City. She continues to share her knowledge, love, and passion for the arts teaching at various dance institutions and conventions throughout the country.
James Alonzo
James Alonzo White is a North Carolina native, who received his Master of Arts in Dance Education at New York University. With a strong background in Street Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary and Commercial Dance, James is one of the most acclaimed choreographers and dance teachers in today’s industry. Currently, he is a teaching faculty member at world renowned Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse NYC and Peridance Capezio Center. In addition, James has taught all over the world in places like France, Norway, and Los Angeles .
His professional dance credits include: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Rotimi, New York Fashion Week, Tostitos, and The Soul Spot (directed by: Candace Brown). In 2020, during the global pandemic James released a visual entitled “Brand New Day” featuring NYC’s finest dancers, inspired by the iconic film, The Wiz. With a pure intention to spread joy during uncertain times, Brand New Day took on a life of its own by quickly becoming a viral success garnering attention from acclaimed artists like Diana Ross, Evan Ross, Jennifer Garner, Octavia Spencer, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Todrick Hall, Billy Porter and Deborah Cox.
James’ choreography credits include: Mad Apple – Cirque Du Soleil, Disney Cruise line, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Footloose, Dream Girls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the Knicks City Dancers.
He currently works with rising artist, Alex Mali, as her leading choreographer. James worked on several of Mali’s music videos including: “Control “+”Good Good” (two singles off her Phenom EP) and “Start It Up” (2019 single). He also choreographed- “Carol the Bells” and “I’ll Meet You There“- two music videos for pianist Chloe Flower.
Kristin Seneca
Kristin Seneca-Leonardis has extensive commercial and conservatory based training making her one of the most diverse dancers in the industry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance education with a minor in business from Montclair State University’s College of the Arts.
Some of Kristin’s performance credits include “The Wendy Williams Show,” MTV, Crystal Waters at Madison Square Garden, DOMO (The Voice – Season 3), “Hip Hop Squares” on MTV2, “World of Dance,” The Moscow Ballet’s “Russian Nutcracker”, a private event for Madonna, Kat DeLuna’s “Drop It Low” music video, Coca-Cola, and Legends of Freestyle tour for artists Rockell, Cynthia, Joe Zangie, Noel and hip hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang. She has performed at the Taj Mahal Arena, Disney World, Radio City Music Hall, PNC Arts Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Six Flags Great Adventure.
She is on staff at various studios in the tristate area teaching ages 2 through adult. Kristin also teaches masters classes, conventions and is a national award winning choreographer.
Kristin is honored and excited to be a part of the DEViATE family and looks forward to sharing her passion, knowledge and experience with all the talented dancers!
Kristin Seneca
Kristin Seneca-Leonardis has extensive commercial and conservatory based training making her one of the most diverse dancers in the industry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance education with a minor in business from Montclair State University’s College of the Arts.
Some of Kristin’s performance credits include “The Wendy Williams Show,” MTV, Crystal Waters at Madison Square Garden, DOMO (The Voice – Season 3), “Hip Hop Squares” on MTV2, “World of Dance,” The Moscow Ballet’s “Russian Nutcracker”, a private event for Madonna, Kat DeLuna’s “Drop It Low” music video, Coca-Cola, and Legends of Freestyle tour for artists Rockell, Cynthia, Joe Zangie, Noel and hip hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang. She has performed at the Taj Mahal Arena, Disney World, Radio City Music Hall, PNC Arts Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Six Flags Great Adventure.
She is on staff at various studios in the tristate area teaching ages 2 through adult. Kristin also teaches masters classes, conventions and is a national award winning choreographer.
Kristin is honored and excited to be a part of the DEViATE family and looks forward to sharing her passion, knowledge and experience with all the talented dancers!
James Alonzo
James Alonzo White is a North Carolina native, who received his Master of Arts in Dance Education at New York University. With a strong background in Street Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary and Commercial Dance, James is one of the most acclaimed choreographers and dance teachers in today’s industry. Currently, he is a teaching faculty member at world renowned Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse NYC and Peridance Capezio Center. In addition, James has taught all over the world in places like France, Norway, and Los Angeles .
His professional dance credits include: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Rotimi, New York Fashion Week, Tostitos, and The Soul Spot (directed by: Candace Brown). In 2020, during the global pandemic James released a visual entitled “Brand New Day” featuring NYC’s finest dancers, inspired by the iconic film, The Wiz. With a pure intention to spread joy during uncertain times, Brand New Day took on a life of its own by quickly becoming a viral success garnering attention from acclaimed artists like Diana Ross, Evan Ross, Jennifer Garner, Octavia Spencer, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Todrick Hall, Billy Porter and Deborah Cox.
James’ choreography credits include: Mad Apple – Cirque Du Soleil, Disney Cruise line, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Footloose, Dream Girls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the Knicks City Dancers.
He currently works with rising artist, Alex Mali, as her leading choreographer. James worked on several of Mali’s music videos including: “Control “+”Good Good” (two singles off her Phenom EP) and “Start It Up” (2019 single). He also choreographed- “Carol the Bells” and “I’ll Meet You There”- two music videos for pianist Chloe Flower.
Cassy Surianello
Cassy Surianello is originally from Buffalo, NY where she began dancing at the age of 2. She left Buffalo to attend Point Park University receiving her B.F.A in dance. Professional performance credits include; First National Tour of “Fiddler on the Roof”, Principal Dancer for SweetBird Productions International Tour of Rasta Thomas’ “Rock the Ballet” (Bad Boys of Dance), Dance Lab New York (Josh Prince), Dance Break (Stacey Tookey), “In This Life” (Film), The Orsano Project, Madison Square Garden and MTV Live. Modeling and film credits include: MAKEUP FOREVER, Sephora and HBO.
Katelyn Gaffney
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.
Becca Robinson
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”. Becca 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.