Jodie Langel holds an M.F.A in Acting from U.C.L.A. and a B.F.A from Tisch School of the Arts and has taught courses in Acting, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Private Voice, Audition Technique, Business, Audition Repertoire and many others. She has taught hundreds of Master Classes, and acts as an Independent Nationwide Private Vocal Coach, around the country including such cities as: Colorado, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, California, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. She has also taught at U.C.L.A., The New School for Drama, Jersey City University, Niagara University, Seth Riggs Vocal Camp in Los Angeles, New World School of the Arts in Miami, Nova Southeastern University and the American Idol Camp. Jodie as an actress most recently starred in “Bare” at the Broward Center. Her extensive Broadway and Broadway National Tour Credits include: ” Les Miserables”, “Martin Guerre”, “CATS” just to name a few. She has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Carbonelle Award. Jodie was a lead soloist for President Clinton, the Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra, and the Mets/Yankees Subway Series. www.JodieLangel.com
Leandra LaGreca initiated her Flamenco studies at the age of seven. With guidance from master artists from the U.S. and Spain, she began her professional performing career at a very young age. La Greca has toured and performed with the National Theatre for the Performing Arts, Bailes Ferrer, Mimbre y Vareta Flamenco Ensemble, and Omayra Amaya’s Flamenco Dance Company, among many others. She has also performed as a guest artist at festivals such as Flamenco in the Sun (Miami), the Festival Internacional de Flamenco Garcia Lorca (Costa Rica), the Miami Made Festival (Miami), and the fusion show Shradhanjali (London). La Greca has also participated in audio projects, including Richard Brooken’s CD, Svadharma, and The Rogues’ Grammy nominated album, V.O. An international performer, instructor, and choreographer, La Greca is noted for her close attention to detail, technique, and individual style.
Drew Sandbulte was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from the Perpich Center Arts High School in Minneapolis, he studied at The Juilliard School where he had the opportunity to work with many notable choreographers such as Dwight Rhoden, Jiri Kylian, Nacho Duato, Robert Battle and William Forsythe. While attending Juilliard, Drew also had the opportunity to dance with Neil Young and in honor for the Prince and Princess of the Netherlands. Upon receiving his BFA, Drew went on to dance for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal. He has also performed with Ez Danza (Montreal), Okulamba Dance Theater (Kampala, Uganda), and has been featured as a guest artist with Boca Ballet Theater. Drew currently resides in Miami, FL where he teaches ballet and jazz at the University Center for the Performing Arts and is on faculty at New World School of the Arts in both the college and high school divisions. Aside from dancing, Drew is also a licensed Massage Therapist and runs a non-profit organization called Housing Uganda’s Children, which provides homes for abandoned street children in Uganda (www.housingugandaschildren.org).
Hellevi Woodman has been in the Entertainment business as a Dancer, Aerialist, Illusionist, Choreographer and Coach for 24 years. Born in Venezuela, she began her career in the Arts as a classical ballet trained dancer who spent eight years touring with the Venezuelan National Ballet, under the artistic direction of Vicente Nebrada. In 1995, Hellevi moved to South Florida to teach, choreograph and perform for local dance companies, including: Rising Starts, Boca Ballet, and Ballet Florida. In 2000 she performed with the Leipzig Opera in Germany. She returned to S. FL in 2001 to begin her aerial training in Las Vegas, and then performed her aerial acts on various cruise lines including: Cunard Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. In 2008, Hellevi debuted her newly created aerial, magic and dance show on Carnival cruise lines. Within one year, she became the fleet’s number one rated show. She will be at the UCPA for a few months, before headlining at the El Dorado Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV in January 2015.
Michelle Brenes was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She began dancing at the age of 3 and has trained in jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, and tumbling. She was a member of the Debby Dillehay Dance Troupe and Competition Team and also a member of her high school’s dance team, the Dominican Debs. While attending Loyola University New Orleans, she was a member of the Loyola Ballet and trained under Laura Zambrano and Gayle Parmalee in the Vaganova syllabus. With the Loyola Ballet, she performed in several classical, character, and contemporary works. During her time at Loyola, she also taught Floor Gymnastics at the Debby Dillehay Dance Studio. In May 2012, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Dance. After graduation, she moved to Orlando FL where she attended Orlando Circus School and trained in aerial silks, trampoline, and tumble track. She also performed in Orlando Circus School’s summer showcase in June 2013. Michelle is currently a graduate student at Nova Southeastern University pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.