Summer Intensive and Young Dancers FACULTY SINCE 2010 - Present
Inspiring Artists.
Meaningful Encounters.
Lasting Memories.
Learning from Extraordinary Artists, Growing Through Extraordinary Experiences.
At NY Dance Art, we believe that some of the most meaningful moments in a dancer's journey come from the people they meet, the experiences they share, and the inspiration they receive along the way.
Since 2010, we have been honored to welcome an extraordinary group of guest artists, distinguished dancers, choreographers, and dedicated educators from around the world to our Summer Intensive and Young Dancers programs.
Each of these remarkable artists has brought not only their exceptional knowledge and professional experience, but also their individual perspectives, passion, and love for the art of dance.
For our students, the opportunity to learn directly from these artists has been much more than attending a class. It has been an opportunity to discover new possibilities, gain confidence, broaden their artistic horizons, and experience the beauty of learning from different generations of artists.
Every class, every correction, every conversation, and every encounter can become a meaningful part of a young dancer's growth.
We believe that these experiences stay with our students long after the summer has ended. They become memories, inspiration, and valuable lessons that continue to guide them throughout their lives.
We are deeply grateful to all the wonderful artists and teachers who have shared their time, knowledge, generosity, and passion with our students.
Their presence has made our programs truly special, and their influence will always remain a cherished part of the NY Dance Art journey.
Mami Hariyama - Director of Hariyama Ballet
Mami Sylvester Tomotani - Matthew Bourne New Adventure
Julie Kent - Washington Ballet Artistic Director / Former ABT Principal
Zhong-Jing Fang - ABT Soloist
Zimmi Coker - ABT Soloist
Kento Sumitani - ABT
Noriko Hara - Teacher at Steps on Broadway, Ballet Arts
Richard Bowman - Former JKO-ABT Teacher
Melanie Hamrick - Former ABT Dancer
Mikhail Ilyinn - Former ABT Dancer
Eric Tamm - Former ABT Dancer
Kelley Boyd - Former ABT Dancer
Gimmi Coker - ABT Dancer
Scott Schelexer - Former ABT / YAGP Judge
Yuriko Kajiya - Houston Ballet Principal
Jared Matthews - Houston Ballet Principal
Mariam Yilmaz - Kiev State Ballet, Georgia State Ballet
Natalia Sheptalova - Moscow Ballet
Ayaka Kamei - Dancer for Phantom of the Opera
Yuka Kawasaki -Body Tone NY, Pilates Academy International, Hariyama Ballet
Akiko Makino - Pilates on Fifth, Hariyama Ballet
Yumi Powell - Multi Dancer of Tap, Yoga, Ballet
Yui Hasegawa - Benjamin Ballet / Hariyama Ballet
Eriko Iisaku - International Dancer / Graduated Alvin Ailey School
Tamii Sakurai - Dancer for STOMP
MORE THAN TRAINING,A JOURNEY OF GROWTH
At NY Dance Art, we hope to give every student more than the opportunity to improve their technique.We hope to create meaningful experiences that nurture artistic sensitivity, encourage individuality, build lasting friendships, and inspire a lifelong love of dance.Because growing as a dancer is also growing as a person.We are grateful for every artist who has been part of our journey, and for every student who has grown with us.