Alana Urda is a multifaceted artist, choreographer and dance educator with an extensive background in directing, developing and coordinating arts programming for all ages. With a primary focus in contemporary and modern dance techniques, Alana has worked as a professional choreographer and teaching artist in NYC for over 15 years working in a variety of …
Bailey Randolph is a Richmond, Virginia native. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Dance and Choreography in 2017. Bailey was the Assistant Company Director for Momentum Dance Center (VA) and Lead Choreographer for SPARC’s Hairspray, “Bravo!” summer camp (VA). Her choreography also includes “Strings of Attachment” presented in VCU Dance: RESIST …
Giada Matteini born and raised in Florence-Italy, has worked as a performer, educator, choreographer, curator, producer and activist in New York City since 1998. With Italian parents and an American son, she has dedicated the past 15 years of her life to bridge the geographical distances of the 2 continents she inhabits. Giada is today …
Amanda Selwyn (Artistic Director/Choreographer) founded Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion in 2000 and in 22 seasons, has directed over 85 productions, developed a network of artists, and created the curriculum for Notes in Motion’s dance education programs. Amanda’s choreographic works include: Threads, Hindsight, Crossroads, Refuge, Renewal, It’s a Game, Detour, Five Minutes, Passage, Undercurrent, Hearsay, Interiors, Disturbance, Salut, …
Mackie Saylor (education program manager) is a mission-driven educator and arts administrator who is committed to utilizing the arts as a tool for building and celebrating our communities. Mackie comes to Notes in Motion after three years as the program manager at Children’s Museum of Arts. As an arts leader, Mackie seeks to redistribute the …
Janet Cesarotti has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Florida State University. She has over five years of teaching experience and two years of professional dancing and administrative experience. After graduating college in 2019 and moving to New York City, Janet discovered a passion for arts education and administration.. Janet is passionate about …
Morgan Hurst is a freelance artist, non-profit administrator and dance teacher. She received her BFA in Dance in 2014 from S.U.N.Y. Purchase, where she graduated with the Bert Terborough Award. Morgan dances for Mari Meade Dance Collective, has done work for SummerStage with Luca Veggetti, collaborations at The New School with Jean-Baptiste Barriere, and has …
Milan Agnew is a creative tech advisor, marketing designer, and dance educator. She earned her BFA in Dance and Arts Management from Marymount Manhattan College. Since 2013 she has worked as the Marketing Associate at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion handling website design, marketing collateral, and tech support for education programming. Ms. Agnew is an ABT® …
Jane Hershcopf Schreck has been Company Manager and then Special Projects Manager of Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre since 2012. During that time she has enjoyed coordinating 10 Galas, 8 Green Afternoon Dance performances and a variety of other events and initiatives for the Company. Prior to joining Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, Jane has spent a rich …
