Faculty

Gina Accordino is a dancer and performer currently located in New York City. She originally grew up dancing in Ohio at Studio L Dance Centre under the direction of Linda Bellan and Tracie Lenox, but has since gone on to study at several prestigious schools such as Peridance Capezio Center (New York, NY), DePaul University (Chicago, IL), and most recently the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center (New York, NY). She has also attended numerous tap festivals and conventions on scholarship including SLIDE with Mike Minery, The DC Tap Fest, and the Rockette Summer Intensive, and was recently an intern for D.C. Tap Fest. Gina has been able to perform works by Mishay Petronelli , Lacey Schwimmer, Lizz Picini, April Cook, Cooper Flanagan, and Aaron Tolson, and is currently working alongside Mark Albrecht as his dance captain for a new piece that he is setting. 

Gina Daugherty is a dancer and choreographer currently located in New York City. Originally from Minnesota, she grew up dancing at Northern Force Dance Company under the direction of Kara Bode and Joe Meyer, where she was also an assistant instructor. She has studied at many prestigious schools including The University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA), Peridance Capezio Center (New York, NY), and most recently completed the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center (New York, NY). She also has attended the Joffrey Ballet School Jazz & Contemporary LA Summer Intensive on a full tuition scholarship. Recently, Gina has performed at the Salvatore Capezio Theatre, Battery Dance Festival and the Danza Heights Festival. Gina has been able to work with many choreographers in her career including Mandy Moore, Michael Mindlin, Ephrat Asherie, Jaci Royal, Sabrina Phillip, Cheryl Copeland, Cassie Nordgren, Diego Funes and Vive Khamsingsavath. 

Samantha Leone is a dancer and performer currently residing in New York.  While growing up in Syracuse, NY she trained at DMB Dance Productions, under the artistic direction of Danae Bader.  She has attended numerous conventions and competitions, and won countless awards and scholarships. ​She is a graduate of Broadway Dance Center's Professional Semester Program. Samantha has also earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Arts Administration. Currently, she teaches regularly in Upstate New York. She has the pleasure of working with all ages, from young dance students, to college students and adults. She has also had the opportunity to coordinate with  several studio owners and serve as a guest choreographer. 

Corey Wright was born in Baltimore Maryland and grew up mainly training in gymnastics. Starting dance at the age of 16 he knew the only way to catch up was to train with the best so he moved to New York right after high school. He's completed the professional semester at Broadway Dance Center and now has just finished his 2nd season with the contemporary dance company Victory Dance Project. With his gymnastics background he loves to infuse athletic movement in his dancing.

Miss Danae Bader is the owner and director of DMB Dance Productions.  With over 25 years of experience she brings high intensity and passion. Beginning her professional dance career at age twelve, she has toured across the United States performing in various shows in Las Vegas, LA, Lake Tahoe, NYC, and Chicago. Danae has had the privilege of working with some of the most innovative and prestigious choreographers such as Wade Robson, Brian Friedman, Laurie Ann Gibson, Mia Michaels, and Gus Goridano.

Trevor Jones, a Utica NY native who now resides in Miami Florida, began his early dance training at Dancenter and Utica Dance(formally MWPAI). His training also took him to to train with one of the top studios in the Southern California area, JPD as well as the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC for their Contemporary & Jazz program. His professional performance experience includes “Oklahoma” at the Venice Theater in Venice, Florida and production cast dancer for Norwegian Cruise Line. Trevor is currently in demand locally as a choreographer for musical productions and contemporary dance.