
Director
Giovanni Allen
Giovanni Allen is originally from New York City, where he received his early training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and American Ballet Theater. He did his undergraduate work at California Institute for the Arts in LA. In 2008, Barcelona International Course of Dance in Spain. After Spain that same year he was cast in the NYC broadway holiday show ‘’Radio City Christmas Spectacular”. In the summer of 2010, he made Texas home, where he has been teaching modern, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and ballet and choreographing for numerous studios in the Metroplex. Giovanni has made a name for himself in the Dallas area choreographing numerous award winning dances. Drawing from a large range of influences such as musical, literary, social and even nature. His goal is to simply spread his vision, teachings & love for his craft all around the world.

Kaili Bright
Originally from Kailua, Hawaii, Kaili is a dancer, choreographer, now educator currently based in Dallas, TX under the representation of Bloc Talent Agency. Dancing throughout her childhood all over the United States she realized she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She was fortunate enough at an early age of 17 to kick start her career on America’s Best Dance Crew with Request Dance Crew under the directional Parris Goebel. Since then Kaili has toured the world with Justin Bieber on his Believe Tour, you may have also seen her dancing alongside many artists including, Adele, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, FKA Twigs, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Harmony, Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld. You definitely cannot miss Kaili onstage. You most likely have seen Kaili dance at the superbowl, on televised shows, live shows and award shows including The Grammys, the Billboard Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards, Coachella, to name a few. Most recently you can catch Kaili in any one of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Shows on Amazon. Kaili is currently the associate artistic director for the Joffrey Ballet School full time Trainee program and has worked with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders in Dallas. Kaili hopes to bring her unique style combining performance, and a fusion of technique and hip hop to the new generation of talent across the globe.

Jeannie Sincic
Jeannie Sincic is a Michigan native and has a strong background in dance, focusing on ballet, modern, jazz, musical theatre, and partnering. In high school, she studied under Alison Reny with a focus in Dance at Toledo School for the Arts, and was part of the National Thespian Society. During the summers, she spent her time in Steamboat Springs, CO training at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Jeannie graduated summa cum laude from Wright State University with her BFA in Dance. There, she studied Ceccheti ballet technique, Horton, Graham, and Limón modern techniques, and Fossé, Jack Cole, and Luigi jazz styles. She performed works choreographed by Ray Mercer, Christian Denice, Teresa Wylie-McWilliams, Gina Walther, and Ashley Pabst. Additionally, she was able to perform in musicals such as “Crazy for You” and “The Addams Family” directed by Joe Deer.
She has freelanced as a choreographer multiple theater companies and was a member of Hannah Kahn Dance Company for three seasons before moving to Dallas.
Jeannie teaches ballet, modern, jazz, and tap for multiple companies including the Academy at Perry-Mansfield, The Arvada Center, and now Groundworks Dance Company.

Aleigh Hawkins
Aleigh Hawkins was born and raised outside of Dallas, Texas. She began her training at XD2 dance studio and furthered her classical training at Booker T. Washington HSPVA. During her time at BTW she had the opportunity to perform works by Peter Chu, Jennifer Archibald, Azure Barton, and more. In 2018 she received honorable mention for YoungArts in modern dance. Aleigh continued her education at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a concentration in Modern dance. She performed works by Jessica Lang, Nacho Duato, Amy Hall Garner, and more. As of May 2022, Aleigh is now a graduate with a BFA in Dance.

Alexander Barnes
Alexander Barnes, is a native Texan, having grown up in Plano. Dancing for more than 10 years, Alexander trained with incredible mentors including AJ Megaman, David Castro, Rashaad Hasani, and many other talented individuals who have shaped him as a dancer and artist.
A proud member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue dance crew for four years, Alexander served as captain for three of those years. He is a two time USASF Dance Worlds gold medalist, an honor that reminds him of the power of dedication and teamwork in the dance world.
As a teacher, Alexander’s goal is to ensure his students walk away from every class having learned something valuable—whether it’s a new skill, a deeper connection to movement, or simply a boost of confidence. Let’s grow together and make every session count!
Resident Choreographers

Joshua L. Peugh
JOSHUA L. PEUGH is the Founder and Artistic Director of Dark Circles Contemporary Dance and Co-founder of Fair Assembly. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, he has created work for festivals in Asia, Europe, and North America, winning awards for his choreography in South Korea, Japan, Canada, and the USA. He was the recipient of the Grand Prize at the McCallum Theatre's 18th Annual Choreography Festival and was chosen as one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch." Joshua served as choreographer for legendary soprano Kathleen Battle’s concert Underground Railroad - A Spiritual Journey and was the 2018 recipient of the Natalie Skelton Award for Artistic Excellence. He has created over 40 new works for BalletX, Ballet Memphis, The Big Muddy Dance Company, BODYTRAFFIC, Bruce Wood Dance Project, Company E, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Dance Lab NY, DanceWorks Chicago, Eisenhower Dance, Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, MADCO, METdance, Tulsa Ballet, WaterTower Theatre, and Whim W'Him, among others.

Chadi EL - Khoury
CHADI EL-KHOURY, A native of Beirut, Lebanon, graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, with a B.A. in Theology, Sociology and Applied Research Methods. He then pursued a B.F.A. at University of Missouri, Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance. He was a resident artist for Charlotte Street Foundation's Urban Culture Project in 2013, and has had choreographic residencies with DCCD, Modern Night at the Folly Festival, AROVA Contemporary Ballet, and Youth America Grand Prix. He joined DCCDUSA as a dancer in the fall of 2014, and assumed the role of Executive Director in the fall of 2015. Chadi's corporate background includes over ten years of experience. In addition to his leadership role with DCCDUSA and his position as an Advisory Board Member for SMU's Big Data program, he is also the youngest Senior Data Analyst in his division at Health Care Service Corporation, the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States.

Maleek Washington
Maleek Washington was born in the Bronx, New York, and at seven years old was introduced to dance at Broadway Dance Center and the Harlem School of the Arts. After attending Laguradia HighSchool for Performing Arts, Maleek continued his education at The Boston Conservatory while dancing for CommonWeallth Ballet. After college Maleek joined CityDance Ensemble. A company that performed works by Paul Taylor, Kate Weare, and Alex Noreal to over 8 countries. During his time with Citydance Maleek attended SpringBoard Danse in Montreal where he was able to join Jose Novas's Company Flak for a 2 seasons of European tours. Currently Maleek is in his Third season collaborating with McArthur Genius awardee Kyle Abraham, and his company Abraham in Motion. While dance at the Mckittrick in the off Broadway show "Sleep No More". With multidisciplinary, experiential performance works that investigate the people, practices, and spaces shaping Washington's black identity, he was proud to present his art in 2017 at the Boston Dance Festival, Pepatian and BAAD!, Periapsis Dance and Music Noesis, and at the legendary Movement Research at Judson Church in Spring 2018. Washington is also a 2017-18 Dancing While Black top 10 choreographic finalists. Alongside his creative work, Washington has entered his second season with Camille A. Brown and Dancers in collaboration for her work Ink that premiered at the Kennedy Center in December 2017.
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Hannah Gossett

Hannah Gossett has set up bases in dance communities all over the country including Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York City. She began her training in all styles at age 10 and has been creating her own art since age 15. As a commercial dancer and choreographer, her credits include, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Ricky Martin, Kimberly Cole, Herb Alpert, Beacon, T Mobile, Sonos Speakers and Amazon, to name a few. In 2015, she created her own training company, The Westsiders, based in Seattle, Washington. The Westsiders has recently expanded, now holding weekend intensives throughout the country known as The Westsiders Camp. Easley is a dedicated faculty member for the national dance convention, Artists Simply Human and continues to freelance at studios, camps and intensives all around the country.

Gregory Dolbashian
Gregory Dolbashian, born and raised in New York City, made his professional stage debut at the age of eight with the Glimmerglass Opera Company. Soon after, he was cast in the Philip Glass/Robert Wilson world tour of Einstein on the Beach. Dolbashian is a recipient of The Bessie Schoenberg Residency at The Yard, winner of The Pretty Creatives Competition for Northwest Dance Project, and of The Hubbard Street 2 International Choreographic Competition. He also placed second in Ballet Austin's New American Talent competition, and has received commissions from Atlanta Ballet, TU Dance in Minnesota, CityDance Ensemble in D.C. He has created school commissions at SUNY Purchase, University of Minnesota, The Hartt School and the Juiliard School. He debuted his own company, The DASH Ensemble, in December 2009 at JOYCE SoHo. The company has gone on to present works at the Skirball Center, DTW, The Gershwin Hotel, Riverside Theater, Summer Stage, and The JOYCE Theater. The DASH received the audience award at NYC’s DanceNOW challenge at Joe’s Pub. The company also participated in ABT Principal Daniil Simkin’s INTENSIO, collaborating on a work with Gregory Dolbashian for members of ABT set to premiere at Jacob’s Pillow 2015. In addition to his choreography, Gregory, alongside Loni Landon, is the co-founder of The Playground, a choreographic initiative that was voted 25 to Watch in 2013 by Dance Magazine.