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Josie is Artistic Director and Founder (2004) of Josie's International School of Dance. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Boston University and an Avocational Degree in Archaology from Norwalk Community College. After college she pursued dance with Diane DuPre of NYC's Joffrey Ballet and became an instructor. She studied Spanish Dance in NYC with Mariquita Flores, Mariano & Mariana Parra and Jose Molina. She currently performs in the Westchester and New York area. She is well versed in many styles of dance, hosts presentations of Flamenco, Argentine Tango & Salsa for public schools and communities either privately or funded through BOCES/Arts Westchester (Artist Roster). She is certified in Pilates, teaches ballet and fitness at the Tarrytown's JCC, is licensed in Kindermusik which she teaches at The Hackley School in Tarrytown where she also runs and directs her summer Creative Arts Camp.

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Eddie Q started dancing in 1995 at Sandra Cameron's Dance Studio in NYC and for six years taught all levels of Salsa on 1 and 2, as well as club cha-cha. Eddie brought incredible energy and insight to the dance and music. Eddie then taught for two years at Dance Mosaic (now IFA) in White Plains, Salsa International on 47th Street in NYC, Forest Park Center in Glendale, Queens, and the Student Center at SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn. Eddie is uniquely versed in all styles of Salsa. He brings to Westchester 12 years of his vast classroom experience and his willingness to pass on his mastery of timing and technique. Eddie is of Puerto Rican descent and speaks fluent Spanish. He is also an accomplished jazz guitarist, formed and directed the group Progression with the fusion of elements of be-bop, funk, Latin jazz and R&B. He is the publisher of Salsa and More magazine and has his own website at www.findyourgroove.net.

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Nahara has studied dance since childhood. Her Middle Eastern dance careers spans 14 years of training with notable instructors including Yousry Sharif (Egypt / NYC), Dr. Mohammed Geddawi (Egypt), Raqia Hassan (Egypt), Faten Salema (Egypt), Henet (Egypt), Aida Nour (Egypt), Mina Mazid (Morocco), Sahra Saeeda (Los Angeles) and Aisha Ali (Los Angeles). In 2001 she lived in Cairo for one month studying middle eastern dance as well as its roots and cultural basis, and gave eight performances on a Cairo five-star stage. Her repertoire of dances include Egyptian raqs sharqi (oriental), Egyptian raqs baladi (folkloric for weddings, haflas and restaurants), Tunisian raqs shaabi and Moroccan Shikhat for stage presentation. To read more about Nahara visit her personal website at www.naharadance.com.

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Christina trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern dance in Jefferson City, Missouri. She received her BFA and MFA in Ballet at the University of Utah, with emphases in teaching, performing, character dance and scholarly research (biomechanics). During college she toured internationally with the Character Dance Ensemble and then moved to NYC to dance with Eidolon Ballet in Concert under the direction of Melanie Cortier. She currently teaches at Ballet Academy East and other NYC studios and is performing all over the New York area.

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Deborah trained in the Russian and French tradition with the Glens Falls Ballet, Briansky Saratoga Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dennis Wayne Dancers, and the Gabrielle Darvash School. She performed professionally with New York City Ballet at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Dennis Wayne Dancers, Bridgeport Ballet, Garden State Ballet and Dance Theatre of Westchester. She has an equally wide range of teaching experience. She has over 20 years teaching experience with Ballet Theatre of Westchester in Tarrytown and Westchester Ballet Center in Yorktown. With a patience and caring for children, Deborah brings expert leadership and quality to the introductory ballet program.

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Laxmi was introduced to the fascinating world of Argentine Tango in the autumn of 1998 and fell in love with this sensuous, expressive dance and hasn't looked back since. She trained with Mariella Franganillo and other Tango. She has traveled to different corners of the world, Melbourne to Montreal, Shanghai to Mumbai, experiencing the richness of life through tango. She founded Westchester Tango (www.westchestertango.com). "Tango makes the head, the heart and the soul work in harmony" says Parida. Rob started studying in NYC in 1995. Before that he had played in swing bands for 20 years which gave him a keen sense of rhythm ... vital when dancing tango. In 1999 Rob cofounded Hudson Valley Tango, and in 2003 he cofounded Tango Place. Both of these groups continue to bring Tango to the Hudson Valley area. Rob now lives in Pittsburgh, but still takes part in Westchester Tango activities throughout the year. For more information: www.westchestertango.com

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Kirsten Corrigan is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Lifestyles Fitness Coach, Mat Pilates Instructor and Senior Health & Fitness Instructor.  She has trained in the Stott Pilates Mat & Reformer and Spencer Pilates methods.  Kirsten is the former owner of Pilates, etc. located in Croton, New York.  She has extensive experience working with clients of all ages and abilities.  Her current mat and stability ball classes are a unique blend of Pilates mat and reformer exercises, balance and weight training, core conditioning and flexibility exercises.  Kirsten classes are designed to be fun, non-competitive and individually challenging with modifications given for all levels of ability.

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Taji Jones has a background in hip hop, break dance, African dance, ballet and swing. Taji has been teaching hip hop for several years in the Westchester area. She brings a youthful energy to her class. She currently works full time at Ossining's Elementary Claremont School as a Teaching Assistant. She also coaches soccer for children ages 8-11.

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Wadi Jones a/k/a "Skye" was born in Jamaica and raised in the United States. He has been studying breakdancing and hip hop for over 12 years. For the past 7 years he has been instructing both children and adults in the New York Tristate Area. He has worked with The Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Center, Tarrytown's Tappan Zee Dance Group, Darcy's Academy of Dance in Putnam Valley and Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor. Wadi recently formed Skye Entertainment, a professional dance company. He is dedicated to bringing these highly energetic dance forms into the community, and hopes to encourage more students to study and perform with him on a professional level.

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Danny has been teaching break dancing to children and adults for 10 years.  He enjoys working with children and finds that teaching them how to break dance inspires them to build their confidence and self esteem.  Danny was raised in Sleepy Hollow, NY and is of Puerto Rican and Irish descent.  He studied break dancing with �Juni� of Connecticut (a/k/a �Problem Child�) and completed several workshops with the world famous Rock Steady Group.  He trained at Yonkers PAL (Police Athletic League) and took 2^nd place in the first ever Junior Golden Glove Award in 2002.  He currently works for the Westchester County Parks Department and pursues his passion of break dancing in his spare time.

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Jose Pagan began his formal dance training in 2003 under Galia Pourrieux of Argentina. His interest in Latin dance includes Salsa, Merengue, ChaChaCha and Argentine Tango. It was not long before Argentine Tango became his dance of choice and his passion. In 2004 after Galia returned to Argentina, Jose continued to expand his Tango repertoire with artists that include Jorge Torres of Forever Tango, Mariela Franganillo, and Alicia Cruzado. In 2006 he traveled to Argentina to take advanced lessons with Monica Paz and his mentor, Galia. He has taught beginner classes at various NYC Milongas and is looking forward to inspiring many more Tangueros and Tangueras at Josie's International School of Dance. Visit Jose's website at www.tangoanyone.com.

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Richie Pagan has been studying various forms of ballroom dance in Westchester and beyond for over eight years. He credits several dance schools for giving him an excellent foundation: Fred Astaire, NY Dance Center, Guys & Dolls, Smith's Dancing School, and Stepping Out Dance Studios of Manhattan. He competed in two pro-am ballroom competitions with Fred Astaire and New York Dance Center. He has taught Salsa (on 1 and 2), at Fordham Prep, at local restaurants, and American Tango here at Josie's. He and Josie have co-taught Ballroom Dancing at Heritage Hills in Somers and now team up again to share their magic with students on Josie's own dance floor. Richie is the dance host of numerous socials throughout Westchester.

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