DSH Member Directory
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Primary Contact First Name
Aliyah
Primary Contact Last Name
Banerjee
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Indian
Short Description
Gandharva is a Hindustani classical music + dance collective founded by young artists Sidhant (flute), Dhruv (tabla), Shruti (vocals), and Aliyah (Kathak). As dedicated artists and students in the Indian performing arts, Gandharva conceptualizes and performs original work to bring Indian music, culture, and art to a variety of audiences.
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Primary Contact First Name
Andrea
Primary Contact Last Name
Gonzalez
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Flamenco
Short Description
ANDREA GONZÁLEZ is an inspired and skilled Flamenco dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in Houston, TX. As a native of San Antonio, TX she commenced her studies of Flamenco and ballet folklórico de Mexico at the age of 3 years old. Her passion and studies extended to classical ballet and pointe, jazz, tap, modern, Afrikan dance, and contemporary dance. Andrea has performed on stages and tablaos across the United States. Andrea has toured nationally as an artist of Solero Flamenco since moving to Houston in 2021 and enjoys every opportunity to collaborate and present works with artists of all genres.
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Brian
Primary Contact Last Name
Buck
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Dance Genre(s)
Multidisciplinary
Short Description
Movement Based Media Artist
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Caitlyn
Primary Contact Last Name
Cork
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary, Heels, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern
Short Description
Caitlyn Cork is a Texas-based dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She is currently a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance candidate from Sam Houston State University. In her career and training, she has worked with Alex Clair, Cat Cogliandro, Sarah Garcia, Francisco Graciano, Travis Lake, Andrew Noble, Dionne Noble, Stephanie Nelson, Adele Nickel, Maya Orchin, and Meghan Sanett. She has had the chance to perform for Barnstorm Dance Fest by Dance Source Houston in Houston, TX, Dance Italia in Lucca, Italy, and American College Dance Association in Long Beach, California. Her future aspirations are to choreograph dances around the world. After college, Caitlyn plans on teaching students using interdisciplinary methods while finding time to perform and choreograph.
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Primary Contact First Name
Carolina
Primary Contact Last Name
Salomon
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary
Short Description
I am an independent choreographer who dives deep into the emotional process of my body during both challenging and joyful times. I am driven by a profound curiosity to understand the human experience and translate it into expressive movement.
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Stephanie
Primary Contact Last Name
Bassett
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
African, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern
Short Description
Creative group for artist development; Dance Production company.
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Dorena
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Battaglino
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Dance Genre(s)
Musical Theatre, Tap
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Tap Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer
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Jamie
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Williams
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Multidisciplinary
Short Description
Jamie Williams holds a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Dance from Sam Houston State University. She is a certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst through Integrated Movement Studies (IMS) and a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level. Jamie currently serves as a dance professor and the dance program coordinator for San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas.
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Jasmine Seungyeon
Primary Contact Last Name
Yoo
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Ballet, Contemporary
Short Description
I graduated from Boston Conservatory and moved to Houston to join Ad Deum Dance Company. Currently, I am focusing on teaching ballet and contemporary dance to the next generation.
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Dolly
Primary Contact Last Name
Goyal
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Indian
Short Description
A Dancer whose passion is her profession. Artistic director of Steps for Dancing dance school in Houston. Trained Kathak and Bollywood dancer.
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Lindsay
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Cortner
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Pattie
Primary Contact Last Name
Obey
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Jazz
Short Description
Master Jazz Dance Teacher/Choreographer/Mentor
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Preeti
Primary Contact Last Name
Ramkrishnan
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Indian
Short Description
Hello all,
I am the artistic director of ‘ Shree Krishna Dance Academy’ Sugar Land Texas. I started my learning journey of indian classical art form named ‘ Bharatnatyam’ at the age of 6 and found my love and passion for the classical art form. Eventually, over the growing years, I got an opportunity to learn the various traditional folk dances of India like Ghoomar, Chirmi, Godhal, Beda dance from Rajasthan through my college performing arts.
I am the artistic director of ‘ Shree Krishna Dance Academy’ Sugar Land Texas. I started my learning journey of indian classical art form named ‘ Bharatnatyam’ at the age of 6 and found my love and passion for the classical art form. Eventually, over the growing years, I got an opportunity to learn the various traditional folk dances of India like Ghoomar, Chirmi, Godhal, Beda dance from Rajasthan through my college performing arts.
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Rachel
Primary Contact Last Name
Redding
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Multidisciplinary
Short Description
Rachel Redding is a Houston based multidisciplinary dance artist and photographer.
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Rasika
Primary Contact Last Name
Borse
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Indian
Short Description
RB Dance promotes a fun environment for learners of all levels of dance, while continuing to instill proper dance technique. Focusing mainly on Bollywood and Indian fusion styles, we welcome all dancers to move their bodies in a positive learning environment.
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Rima
Primary Contact Last Name
Bhattacharjee
Member Category
Dance Genre(s)
Indian
Short Description
Odissi, Manipuri dancer and independent choreographer based in Houston.