Former Cast Members

"Some People come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same."

2007
Grace Harman	Dance Company Grace has been studying dance since she was 3 years old and is currently a student at Koresh Dance School. Her primary areas of training have been Modern and Jazz. She attends and performs with the Creative and Performing Arts High School, appearing in the Thanksgiving Day Parade and annual school recitals. She has also performed in the Koresh annual recitals as well as the Philly Fringe in 2007 & Philly Dance Fest.
Juan Gabriel Martino	Dance Company Gabe has been dancing for fifteen years, and is well versed in hiphop, modern and jazz. His performances include 2005 Black History Month and competing in local and school dance competitions. In addition, Gabe has been teaching dance to local school children in grades K-12.
Julie Ann D'Angelo	Dance Company Julie has been dancing for 12 years, currently studying at Carol Willson Studio One. She is versed in ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, acro, tumbling and stretch. Her past performances include Rohm & Haas, Avallon Dance Company, Showstoppers, Star Power and The Nest.
Christina Heupel	Dance Company Christina has studied dance and vocals for the past ten years at the Elite Dance Academy and Newtown School of Music. She brings to Music & Motion a proficiency in acrobatics, modern, jazz and the vocal arts. Currently a student at Bucks County Community College, she has danced with Music & Motion at venues throughout Philadelphia including the Philly Fringe for the past 3 years.
Kristen Konski	Dance Company Kristen has been dancing for over fourteen years, having studied at Vanzant Dance Academy, CEG School of Performing Arts, and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Currently a student at Susquehanna University, she is versed in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, pointe and hip-hop. Awards include a scholarship to the Martha Graham School of Dance in New York City, and overall best Miss Kenlin Dancer 2002. Notable performances have included Walt Disney World, The Big Red Boat and the Philly Fringe for the past 3 years.
Jennifer Laucella	Dance Company Jennifer has been dancing for over twelve years at Dance to the Music School of Dance in Horsham, and is well-versed in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, modern and hip-hop. She has also studied at The Rock School. Performances have included "Antigone" with the Rebecca David Dance Company at the Kimmel Center, and the Horsham Dance Ensemble's annual Nutcracker production.
Kate Lubenetski	Dance Company Kate has studied dance for the past thirteen years, both locally at Miss Cindy's School of Dance, as well as in New York City. She is proficient in tap, jazz, ballet and modern. In Philadelphia, she has been a regular performer with the Broad Street Entertainers and appeared with Music & Motion in the Philly Fringe for the past three years. She is currently a student at Rider University.
Melissa Martin	Dance Company Melissa has been dancing since the age of three and is versed in ballet, pointe, tap, hip hop, modern, lyrical, jazz and even break dance. Currently, she is both a student and instructor at the Cappuccio Dance Academy. Melissa has performed at various venues throughout the region as well as at Lincoln Center in New York City. In addition, she has danced in the 76ers Dance Competition for the past two years, placing third and first.
Lauren Mulholland	Dance Company Lauren has studied dance for thirteen years and is currently a student at Paul Klocke Studio of Dance in Aston. She is well versed in hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical, and dances with a competition squad. Lauren also has given her time volunteering at Paul Klocke's Dance Camp during the summer.
Alexandra Ruch	Dance Company Alexandra has studied dance for over ten years and is currently a student at Dance to the Music School of Dance. She is proficient in modern, jazz, ballet, character, tap and lyrical. Notable performances have included Walt Disney World-Disney Dance, Horsham Dance Ensemble, Budzinski's Summer Shows, Hatboro Parade, and the Competition Team for Dance to the Music School of Dance.
2006
Maria-Teresa Grinneby	Vocalist Maria-Teresa has been performing since a very young age. She has won numerous awards for her vocal performances on local, state, and national levels. Additionally, she has been seen in local and regional theater productions, playing lead roles in such shows as The Little Mermaid, The Who's Tommy, Little Women, and Godspell. Aside from singing and performing, Maria-Teresa also writes both poetry and lyrics which can be heard in her performances with Music and Motion. An avid pageant competitor, Maria-Teresa has held numerous titles such as National American Miss Pennsylvania Teen and Miss Susquehanna Valley, a local title in the Miss America Organization. Currently an undergrad at the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, she is pursuing a career in law.
Maddie Breslin	Dance Company Maddie has over 13 years of dance experience in ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. She has studied at the Dance Conservatory as well as at Kasiia's Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Dance Workspace, and the Rock School in Philadelphia. Performances have included productions of the Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty as well a numerous Philadelphia venues including The Philly Fringe in 2004 and 2005.
2005
Nicole DeHelian	Dance Company Nicole has studied ballet, jazz, pointe, lyrical, acrobatics and tap the past 12 years at Broadway Dance Academy. She is currently a freshman at Lehigh Valley High School For The Performing Arts, in addition to being a member of Broadway Dance Teams, Inc. a competition dance team. Notable performances include Walt Disney World, Hershey Park and a half-time performance for the Atlantic City Card Sharks Indoor Football Team. She received the overall highest medal soloist award at "The Road To Broadway" Dance Competition.
Christina Picariello	Dance Company Christina has 10 years of dance experience and is versed in jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, pointe, lyrical and acrobatics. As a student at Broadway Dance Academy, she also holds several titles for the AAU Junior Olympics, and has performed at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.
Monica Zukowski	Dance Company Monica has 15 years of dance experience. With training in ballet, jazz, tap , hip-hop, and lyrical. She was a member of the '04-'05 United States Dance Team. Monicas awards include 2nd place Miss Broadway dancer and triple crown. She has performed at Hershey Park, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Disney World.
Lynley Schaffer	Dance Company Lynley has been dancing for 5 years with Broadway Dance Academy, and is a student at Lehigh Valley School For the Performing Arts. She is versed in tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, modern and point, and has competed in the United States Tournament of Dance as well as Starpower Dance Competitions.
Olivia Schaffer	Dance Company Olivia has been dancing for the past 5 years with Broadway Dance Academy. She is well versed in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap and acrobatic. Locally, she has competed in the United States Tournament of Dance as well as Access Broadway and the American Artistic Awards Competitions.
Katie Paul	Dance Company Katie has studied dance for the past 8 years at Broadway Dance Academy and was a member of their competitive dance team for the past six years. She is educated in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop. In addition she has training in acting and the vocal arts. Notable performances include Disney World, Hershey Park and the Thanksgiving Day parade.
Brittany LaCava	Dance Company Brittany studies at Miss Cindy's School of Dance as well as the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Proficient in jazz, ballet, lyrical and modern, she has performed at various venues at the New Jersey Shore, in New York City as well as at numerous performing arts competitions.
2004
Angela Papparone	Guest Choreographer Beyond her role as choreographer for Music and Motion, Angela is currently a student at Fordham University in New York City. She has studied with dance instructors from the Bolshoi Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Princton Ballet, and several Broadway productions. At Spirit of Motion, her home studio in Pennsylvania, she was Assistant to the Artistic Director, as well as a teacher on full scholarship. Angela is currently the President of Expressions Dance Alliance and Company.
Chelsea O'Rourke	Dance Company Chelsea has the unique gift of being able to express herself through movement and rhythm, this learned solely from performance experience. Not having had formal training has not stopped Chelsea's dance talents from flourishing with Music and Motion.
Erica Braun	Dance Company Erica has studied ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and pointe for over 10 years at the Debra Sparks Dance Works. She has been featured as a dancer in such productions as Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Chorus Line.
Jeff Sykes	Dance Company Jeff has been studying ballet, jazz, and lyrical for two years with Jamale Graves. He has trained at the Theatre Arts Center, Across the Floor, and Budzynski School of Ballet. He is also currently a member of the Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania. He has been a featured dancer in many musical reviews, The Wiz, and Once on this Island. He is also dancing in the World-Premiere ballet Midsummer Night's Dream choreographed by Matthew Neenan.
Mandy Hartzell	Founding Dancer Mandy is one of the original Music and Motion cast members. She is currently a Junior at Slippery Rock University. Mandy is a duel major in Dance and Recreational Management for Resort and Tourism. She has been dancing for 16 years now. The different genres she has studied include Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Butoh. At college she has performed in two Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre performances, and a benefits concert for the Make A Wish Foundation. Other major performances include Franklin Institute's Family Fun Fest, the Philadelphia Zoo, Walt Disney World, Wildwood N.J., 2000 Musikfest in Bethlehem, and the Philadelphia Fourth of July Parade.
Sam Law	Dance Company Sam has studied dance for over 10 years at Broadway Dance Academy and is versed in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical and hip-hop. Notable performances include Walt Disney World and Hershey Park and she has competed in several competitions including United States Tournament of Dance, where she was the recipient of the "Dynamic Dancer Award"!
Sharon O'Brien	Dance Company Sharon began her dance studies in Irish dance and ballet at DeNogla School of Irish Dancing, and the Toni Schwartz Studio of Dance. She has also studied vocal arts at Pennsylvania Youth Chorale. Notable performances have consisted of Carnegie Hall, Joyce Theatre in NYC, PNC Arts Center, and various local performances including the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.
2000 - 2003
Ashley Smith	Ashley has studied 13 years of jazz, 6 years ballet, 1 year point, 3 years modern, and 3 years of lyrical at Miss Cindys School of Dance. Major performaces include - Pennsylvania Youth Theater in Bethlehem , Performing Arts Alliance, Walt Disney World, Wildwood, NJ and Music Fest in 2000 in Bethlehem.
Amanda Falirene	This is Amanda's 10th year dancing. She has 6 years of experience in ballet and 3 years of experience in Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop.
Cara Slemmer	Cara has been studying ballet for 14 years now. Along the way she has taken other classes from modern and jazz to musical theater and ballroom along with other varieties of dance. She loves the theater and hopes to keep dancing on stage for a career. While she enjoys acting and other forms of the theater arts, her passion is dancing.
Cortney Gwynn	Cortney has studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, acrobatics, musical theatre, and hip hop for 15 years. She was a dance instructor at Dance Dimensions of Hatboro for 6 years. She has also choreographed HHATS Once on This Island and preformed in their Children of Eden along with various events for the Montgomery Mall Teen Players. In school, Cortney is vice president of the theatre club, actor and director in the annual one-act play festival, and prop mistress for the fall drama and musical.
Danielle Mangiola	Danielle has been dancing for 14 years. She has been studying jazz for 14 years, and ballet for 13 years, point for 3 years, modern dance for 2 years and hip-hop and tap for 1 year. She has attended Green Street Dance Company and is currently training at Marlyn Abramson School of Dance.Danielle has performed in Disney World and has been in the Nutcracker Ballet 5 times, playing such roles as a flower, a mouse, a person in the party scene, and Clara. She has also performed at Shenandoah College in Virginia.
Lauren Gambale	Lauren has studied 13 years of Ballet, 4 years of Pointe, and 2 years of Jazz. She is currently dancing at Dance Arts of Yardley and is part of both the Yardley Youth Ballet Company, and Jazz Performance Group. Lauren finished in the Top Ten at the Miss Teen of Pennsylvania Pageant where she showcased her choreography and Pointe abilities. She has also taken part in numerous performances in her community including the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.