Lauren
Farrington After completing her dance training
at Greensboro Dance Theatre, Lauren Farrington went to Appalachian State
University to continue her dance career. While intensively studying modern,
ballet, jazz and pilates, she danced and choreographed for Appalachian
Dance Ensemble, a modern company based out of Boone, North Carolina, as
well as the North Carolina Dance Festival. In the summer of 2005, Lauren
completed her certification in Classical Pilates, and has since taught
group and private classes in Boone, NC and Greensboro, NC. Lauren loves
sharing her passion with students of all ages, and is sure to make every
class exciting and challenging. 
Kyle
Shukis began his training at the Hackworth
School of Performing Arts in Easthampton, MA where he was a competitive
competition dancer winning multiple national awards and titles. He continued
his dance education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a BFA
Dance major. After college he relocated to New York City where he toured
with the internationally known modern dance company Randy James Dance Works.
He also performed regularly with LKB Dance and Dance Council Movement Theater
and was a pick up dancer for multiple choreographers. During this time he
was the resident lighting designer at Broadway Dance Center as well as for
numerous dance companies in New York City. Kyle works extensively as a master
teacher and choreographer a both studios and performing arts high schools
as well as on a University level. He is currently on faculty for the Radford
University Dance Department where he teaches contemporary jazz, history
and philosophy of dance and dance appreciation. He also choreographs for
them regularly as well as teaches for their international summer program.
Kyle conducts master classes at and sets choreography on studios across
the US and has guest taught at multiple universities including Muhlenberg
College in Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts, Trinity College in
Connecticut, Rutgers University in New Jersey, James Madison University
in Virginia, as well as for the American College Dance Festival for the
past three years. 
Braham
Logan Crane
is an expert in the art of movement. He has a way of creating fresh, innovative
work that encompasses intense emotion and pure passion. He puts it all
together with his signature style, blending modern, jazz, hip hop and
contemporary movement, leaving audiences on their feet. In his work as
a choreographer, Braham has set original works on distinguished dancers
from American Ballet Theater and the Bolshoi Ballet, as well as collaborating
with recording artist and Broadway star, Angela Ai. Braham choreographed
and performed at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, and has recently
worked as a contributing choreographer on a cabaret show at the famed
Club Duvet in NYC. Recent commissions include works for Pennsylvania Ballet,
Salt Lake City’s Odyssey Dance Theatre, Houston Metropolitan Dance
Company, and Bad Boys of Dance, starring and directed by Rasta Thomas.
As a teaching professional, Braham has served on the faculty of many renowned
dance schools and conventions including Virginia School of the Arts and
Broadway Dance Center. Included in Braham Logan Crane’s diverse
concert and stage work is the critically acclaimed Philadelphia based
dance company, ASH Contemporary Dance. Braham served as founder, artistic
director, as well as choreographer for company pieces along with Mia Michaels.
ASH Contemporary Dance has toured all throughout the east coast in addition
to Canadian and European tours. Braham Logan Crane has won prestigious
awards and received unique honors for his work. Braham became the youngest
choreographer to win the Gold Leo’s Award for excellence in jazz
choreography at the Jazz Dance World Congress in Buffalo, NY. He was also
honored by being one of three choreographers chosen to present his work
at the Festival Des Arts De Saint-Sauveur International Choreography Competition
in Quebec. For the latest news and upcoming projects visit brahamcrane.com.