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Taylor LaBruzzo is a freelance dancer, teacher, and dance rehearsal director/assistant based in New York City. She has performed across the country with Brian Brooks Moving Company, has recently worked with Pam Tanowitz Dance, and collaborates regularly with Aszure Barton as a dancer, assistant, and stager. She has taught at summer intensives such as Canyon Concert Ballet, Steps on Broadway, School of American Ballet, and Nevada Ballet Theatre, and she spent the past four years working at Juilliard as the dance division’s first ever Rehearsal Assistant. In 2023, LaBruzzo was part of the world premiere of A a | a B : B E N D by Barton and Ambrose Akinmusire at Kampnagel in Hamburg, Germany. She has staged Barton’s work at Houston Ballet, Canada’s National Ballet School, Arts Umbrella, and has assisted Barton during creation at Hamburg Ballet and The Juilliard School. Having grown up in Las Vegas, Nevada, LaBruzzo received her BFA at Juilliard under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes, where she performed works by world-renowned choreographers including Crystal Pite, José Limón, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, and Ohad Naharin. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Juilliard Career Advancement Fellowship.
First worked with aB: 2015

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After working in the Fine Arts, as an educator in the Israel Museum, and manager of Raw Art, one of Tel Aviv's leading galleries, Amit moved to the music industry, tour managing some of the leading indie artists in Israel and producing some of the most prominent festivals, such as InDnegev, the Jerusalem Jazz Festival and Mekudeshet, focusing on bringing international artists to perform in Israel. Then she moved to the dance world and worked with Batsheva Dance Company as manager of International Touring from 2016-2022, bringing the company's works to some of the biggest stages for contemporary dance. She was also in charge of the marketing of a leading boutique winery in Israel, for which she produced, curated and edited a book about art and wine. She currently resides in Northern California. 

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James Gregg is a distinguished international dancer, choreographer, and creative visionary. Hailing from Oklahoma and residing in Los Angeles, Gregg stands as a sought-after collaborator in contemporary dance. Having worked with respected dance companies and artists, Gregg has danced with Aszure Barton & Artists, Rubberband Dance Group, Rubberlegz, Bodytraffic, BJM Danse, Anne Plamondon Productions, and River North Dance Chicago. Performing works by renowned choreographers like Aszure Barton, Barak Marshall, Crystal Pite, and more, he's amassed significant experience. Gregg's choreography has been featured by Hubbard Street Dance Company, Whim W'him, Ballet X, Arts Umbrella, Edmonton Ballet, and Springboard Danse Montreal. His talent transcends the stage, creating works for TV, film, and music videos such as Peacemaker, Cirque Du Soleil at Sea, and Kresha Turner's "Love Again." He also collaborates closely with Aszure Barton as an assistant and stager. Recognized with the Princess Grace Works in Progress Award, Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award, and New American Talent Choreographic Contest, Gregg's expertise shines through numerous accolades. His passion for dance and drive to innovate movement and artistry continue to inspire audiences and peers alike.
First worked with aB: 2005

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Zack Gonder grew up near Chicago and trained at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, under the tutelage of Randy Duncan. He graduated from the Juilliard School in 2018 where he performed works by Austin McCormick, Aszure Barton, Pam Tanowitz, Richard Alston, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano and Crystal Pite. In 2024, he was in the Broadway show Illinoise, choreographed by Justin Peck, at the St. James Theater, as well as its Off Broadway runs at the Park Avenue Armory and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He has performed with Pam Tanowitz Dance, Brian Brooks Moving Company, Mark Morris Dance, PARA.MAR Dance, Zvi Dance, and most recently, toured with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee.
First worked with aB: 2015

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Christopher Gilmore designs for theatre, opera, dance, and live performance. Recent designs include “El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered” (American Modern Opera Company: Opera Omaha, Stanford Live, Yale Schwarzman Center, St. John The Divine), Boston Ballet School: Next Generation 2023 (Boston Ballet), Wine in the Wilderness (co-design Kathy Perkins, Two River Theatre), “Seven Deadly Spins” (La Jolla Music Society), Luke Hickey’s A Little Old, A Little New (The Joyce @ Chelsea Factory, American Dance Festival 2022, New Victory Dance Festival 2023), With Care (AMOC: 92Y), Ensemble Connect Up Close: Through Movement (Carnegie Hall), CAGE (AMOC), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (NYFA). Assistant/Associate: Siegfried (Virginia Opera), Only an Octave Apart (Spoleto Festival USA, Gate Theatre Dublin), La Boheme (Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Philadelphia), Harawi (AMOC: DeSingel, Bayer Leverkusen, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg), Broken Theatre (AMOC: Carolina Performing Arts, OZ Arts Nashville, La MaMa ETC), Assembly (Park Avenue Armory), Trevor: A New Musical (Stage42), Radio Golf (TRT), Log Cabin (Playwrights Horizons), also multiple productions at American Repertory Theatre and Huntington Theatre Company. Proud graduate of Emerson College.

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Jennifer Florentino, born in Paterson, NJ, is a storyteller with a multidisciplinary career in dance, theater, TV and film. She received her BFA in Dance from Point Park University. Recent credits include world premiere, A a | a B: BEND and Kidd Pivot’s Assembly Hall by Crystal Pite & Jonathan Young. Florentino was also involved in the development of Broadway productions such as Moulin Rouge The Musical, Justin Peck’s Illinoise and Once Upon a One More Time. Her artistic career has allowed her to perform across the country. Television/Film credits include Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Kiss of a Spider Woman, Smile 2, Up Here, Modern Love, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Isn't It Romantic, Kennedy Center Honors (Gloria Estefan), and SNL. Theater: Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Life & Trust, Only Gold, Evita and On Your Feet (1st National) Dance Companies: Aszure Barton & Artists, Kidd Pivot and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
First worked with aB: 2016

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Abdiel Figueroa Reyes was born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, before moving to the United States in 2011. He graduated from the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts with a Dance Major in 2016, then joined Contemporary West Dance Theater as an apprentice. In 2019, he became a company member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, where he continued to develop his artistry until 2024. Figueroa's achievements include being named one of the "Top 25 to Watch" by Dance Magazine in 2020 and he was awarded the Princess Grace Award in 2022. Recently, he was featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Local Chicago 2023 for his aspirations towards innovative dance. He is excited to follow Aszure Barton and Artists as a freelancer performer, while simultaneously developing his choreographic voice. 
First worked with aB: 2017

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Jeff Docimo is a New York based performer and creator. He was a member of Punchdrunk's production 'Sleep No More' from 2015 to 2024, and is currently working with Aszure Barton. Docimo has also worked with artists such as Bryan Arias, Madboots Dance, and Peter Chu. He has been featured in music videos for artists such as T-Pain, Rick Ross, and Dave Mackay.
First worked with aB: 2021 

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Tobin Del Cuore began his artistic journey in dance. He attended The Juilliard School and after graduating, joined the artists of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, where he danced for six years. Del Cuore has since performed with Aszure Barton & Artists, The Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, The Metropolitan Opera, BalletX, Alessandra Ferri Dance, Houston Grand Opera, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, and SFDanceworks. In 2011, Del Cuore founded his production company, Imagination + Muscle, producing and directing numerous music videos, documentaries, commercials, promos, dance films, and multi-camera live performance captures. He works closely with Aszure Barton, assisting in new creations, staging existing work, and creating video projections. 
First worked with aB: 2010

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Tony Crawford is a technical director and production manager with more than 15 years of experience in dance and performing arts; select experiences include: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival (Operations and Production Manager); Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet (Technical Director); Twyla Tharp Diamond Jubilee Tour (Production Stage Manager); New York City Ballet (Assistant Technical Director); Brooklyn Academy of Music (Production Coordinator). Crawford also has a BS in Geographic Information Science with an interest in conservation and resiliency of natural resources, and he restores and refinishes mid-century modern furniture.

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