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Sidney "Dr. Dance" Grant
Founder & Executive/Artistic Director
After all the isolation and ‘disconnect’ that children and families experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the unique ways in which we ‘connect’ classmates with one another is perhaps more important than ever before. Parents & educators continue to praise the ways in which the poise & politeness we impart to schoolchildren positively impacts their social/emotional learning. And because our methodology is non-competitive and inclusive, every child is a winner just for participating — regardless of popularity, ability or identity. Furthermore, considering all the conflict in our country, nothing is more noble than harmonizing relations among young people in their schools, and communities.
Zoe Julich
Curriculum & Council Relations Manager
"I believe the future will be an even better place by giving kids the tools to become self aware and to value and respect their health and their relationships with all others. Partner dancing helped me learn those lessons in a profound way, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to share what I have learned!"
Rikki Ziegelman
Marketing & Media Manager
"When I was in elementary school, being rejected from my school’s competitive ballroom dance team was a defining moment for me- even nearly 20 years later. It is extremely fulfilling to know that BALLROOM BASIX USA is dedicated to including all students and not pinning them against each other! Working for this amazing company feels like healing my inner child!"
Lynn Cohen-Koehler
Operations Manager
My blurb is coming soon!
Selena Lai-Caraballo
Outreach & Special Projects Manager
“A decade ago, I was at a low point of my life and needed to find myself again. Dance unlocked a part of me that I suppressed many years ago. Dance is our personal self-expression. Imagine what kids can do if given the opportunity to learn about dance and other cultures, social skills, and the tools to boost their self-esteem. The opportunities are endless.”
Ruth Geye
Program Manager
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My blurb is coming soon!
Sandra Costas
Finance Manager
“Helping others has always been a passion for me and working at a nonprofit organization brings me gratification.”
Staff Assistants: Fanny Yunganuala (Finance Assistant), Rea Balliu (Development Asst.), Stacy Mora (Development Asst.), Gloria Wang (Development Asst.)
Zoe Julich
Senior Teaching Artist
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"I believe the future will be an even better place by giving kids the tools to become self aware and to value and respect their health and their relationships with all others.
Jayden Goldberg
Teaching Artist
"I believe that exposure to non-competitive dance is extremely important to a child’s development. BBX provides this opportunity for many children to experience dance for the first time, specifically in a collaborative setting opposed to a competitive one. The highlight of my job is getting to watch students come out of their shell when dancing with their peers!"
Maysie Jane Kilgore
Teaching Artist
"I grew up dancing, and the what I learned about kindness, respect, and community stayed with me my whole life. Knowing that Ballroom Basix teaches kids these lessons from the get-go feels so fulfilling. Every day in the classroom, I see such beautiful individuality, creativity, and compassion from our students."
Air-In RHL
Junior Teaching Artist
BBX gives me the opportunity to become a living legend & a real rockstar through unusual, otherworldly super-powers like rhyme and alliteration; teaching, learning; and partner dancing. I believe in abundant peace and know dance and respect transforms lives, so it’s an honor to instill this trust and love in children (our living legacy), and the community for the permanent betterment of Life on eARTh— I LOVE BBX.
Marisa Caputo
Teaching Artist
Growing up in the world of competitive ballroom dance, I discovered that some of the greatest joy in movement comes not from competition, but from connection, creativity, and self-expression. Teaching the BBX curriculum has allowed me to witness the transformative power of dance as students of all ages develop confidence, community, and a genuine love for movement.
Susana Correa
Lead Teaching Artist
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“The emphasis on non-competitive dancing drew me to BBX, since I grew up dancing in non-competitive environments, building community, and connecting with people. I know how much we all thrive through a creative outlet and connection through art."
Will Shapiro
Teaching Artist
My blurb is coming soon!
Maysie Jane Kilgore
Teaching Artist
Growing up in a small dance community, I've experienced first hand how transformative access to movement and the arts can be. The emphasis on non competitive dancing is really what drew me to BBX. This, along with the skills to navigate interpersonal dynamics, boundaries, respect, and consent will set students up for success in and out of a classroom.
Toni Haselrig
Teaching Apprentice 2
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I began Dancing at a very young age but only recently found confidence in partner dancing a few years ago. I would say I was open to it because I was shown through the Non-Competitive dance scene. I believe introducing these forms of dance combined to younger minds will make them much more open and interested in artistic collaboration which is the base to building the future community of creatives.
Sivan Raz
Teaching Assistant
My blurb is coming soon!
Faith Olson
Teaching Apprentice 1
Rebekah Dawn
Teaching Apprentice 1
Celeste Samson
Teaching Apprentice 1
Tina Micic
Teaching Apprentice 1
Louisa Franco
Teaching Apprentice 1
Vivek Sakhrani
Board of Directors President
Patricia Ann-Rubens
Board of Directors President Emeritice
Selena Lai-Caraballo
Board of Directors Secretary
Mark Janiak
Board of Directors Member
Bernard Whitman
Board of Directors Treasurer
Talia Castro-Pozo
Board of Directors Member
Kenny George
Board of Directors Member
Avi Ofrane
Advisory Board
Financial Advisor
Sheron Davis
Advisory Board
Research Consultant
Juliette Passer
Advisory Board
In-House Counsel
Dana Northcraft
Advisory Board
Gender Identity Advocate
