Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Carlos Thomas
Carlos Thomas
was born in a small town called Sockis, NY. Drummer, percussionist, music producer, dancer. He first started playing music in church – and constantly finds himself banging on trash, more than his own instruments. Then came Stomp. “From 199***** I’m still here and love it!” Thanks to God, mom, Bill, Robyn and my close friends.
was born in a small town called Sockis, NY. Drummer, percussionist, music producer, dancer. He first started playing music in church – and constantly finds himself banging on trash, more than his own instruments. Then came Stomp. “From 199***** I’m still here and love it!” Thanks to God, mom, Bill, Robyn and my close friends.
JOSEPH RUSSOMANO
JOSEPH RUSSOMANO
is a self-taught drummer and pianist and has never stopped practicing in hopes to one day write this bio. Since seeing the HBO special in 1998, it has been his ultimate dream to perform in STOMP. Thank you to his family, especially Mom, Dad, Mark, Chrissy and Michael for their unconditional support. Also thanks to his fiancee the Hot Mama, and great friends God of Karzistan, Jew, Cuban, Tiny, and Hamburger. Every show is for Pop-Pop…He knows why.
is a self-taught drummer and pianist and has never stopped practicing in hopes to one day write this bio. Since seeing the HBO special in 1998, it has been his ultimate dream to perform in STOMP. Thank you to his family, especially Mom, Dad, Mark, Chrissy and Michael for their unconditional support. Also thanks to his fiancee the Hot Mama, and great friends God of Karzistan, Jew, Cuban, Tiny, and Hamburger. Every show is for Pop-Pop…He knows why.
JASON MILLS
JASON MILLS
was born and raised in Loudoun County, Virginia, and moved to New York City in 1994 at the age of 22 to pursue a career in the arts. Initially working for clothing designer Nicole Miller as a graphic artist, he was hired in 1995 to perform in the original touring company of STOMP. Over the next four years work with the show included a 1996 Oscars performance, an appearance in the STOMP IMAX film Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey, and global touring. After a six-year hiatus from the show he is once again a part of the New York cast. Jason is a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, a composer, and a bandleader. He performs regularly with his six-piece soul band BEETROOT, whose debut album 13 was nominated for Album of the Year by the Independent Music Awards in 2005.
was born and raised in Loudoun County, Virginia, and moved to New York City in 1994 at the age of 22 to pursue a career in the arts. Initially working for clothing designer Nicole Miller as a graphic artist, he was hired in 1995 to perform in the original touring company of STOMP. Over the next four years work with the show included a 1996 Oscars performance, an appearance in the STOMP IMAX film Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey, and global touring. After a six-year hiatus from the show he is once again a part of the New York cast. Jason is a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, a composer, and a bandleader. He performs regularly with his six-piece soul band BEETROOT, whose debut album 13 was nominated for Album of the Year by the Independent Music Awards in 2005.
KEITH MIDDLETON
KEITH MIDDLETON
Brooklyn, NY's own "Wildchild" has been with Stomp since 1995. Film and TV credits: Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey, Just My Luck, Threat, Traveler, Stomp Out Loud on HBO, Third Watch, Mad About You, Sesame Street, The Academy Awards, PGA, McDonald's, and Robots (as choreographer). Musical production credits: Defined Mind (Definedmind.com), various recording artists including his own rap group, HYDRA (hydrahiphop.com), off-Broadway shows such as Liz Tuccillo's Joe Fearless, and Pride and Soul.
Brooklyn, NY's own "Wildchild" has been with Stomp since 1995. Film and TV credits: Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey, Just My Luck, Threat, Traveler, Stomp Out Loud on HBO, Third Watch, Mad About You, Sesame Street, The Academy Awards, PGA, McDonald's, and Robots (as choreographer). Musical production credits: Defined Mind (Definedmind.com), various recording artists including his own rap group, HYDRA (hydrahiphop.com), off-Broadway shows such as Liz Tuccillo's Joe Fearless, and Pride and Soul.
STEPHANIE MARSHALL
STEPHANIE MARSHALL
Theater credits: numerous NY shows, including Stomp, and musical comedy Pride and Soul starring herself and husband and co-creator, Keith "Wildchild" Middleton (PrideAndSoul.com). Film and TV credits: Stomp Out Loud on HBO, Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey, Piñero, Guiding Light, LC's Home Made Simple and various commercials including a feature as a coffee-drinking conga player for Folgers. Print credits: Us, Essence, Allure, and Self magazines.
Theater credits: numerous NY shows, including Stomp, and musical comedy Pride and Soul starring herself and husband and co-creator, Keith "Wildchild" Middleton (PrideAndSoul.com). Film and TV credits: Stomp Out Loud on HBO, Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey, Piñero, Guiding Light, LC's Home Made Simple and various commercials including a feature as a coffee-drinking conga player for Folgers. Print credits: Us, Essence, Allure, and Self magazines.
LANCE LILES
LANCE LILES
was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is a dancer, choreographer, percussionist and composer. He has traveled and performed worldwide. Love and thanks goes out to God, his mom, family, friends, The Young Hoofers, Illstyle & Peace Productions and everyone that influenced him along the way.
was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is a dancer, choreographer, percussionist and composer. He has traveled and performed worldwide. Love and thanks goes out to God, his mom, family, friends, The Young Hoofers, Illstyle & Peace Productions and everyone that influenced him along the way.
BRAD HOLLAND
BRAD HOLLAND
has been involved with some form of percussion ever since middle school. Peppered with concert, symphonic, marching, bluegrass, musical theatre, and power rock duo band experience, his flavor is something you'll certainly savor. His love for the theatre sent him to a university to study it. With those powers combined, he joined Stomp in 2002. Now in NYC, from Alabama, Brad is an aspiring actor, artist, and musician. He is extremely happy to be a member of the Stomp family and thanks his parents, brothers and friends for all their love and support.
has been involved with some form of percussion ever since middle school. Peppered with concert, symphonic, marching, bluegrass, musical theatre, and power rock duo band experience, his flavor is something you'll certainly savor. His love for the theatre sent him to a university to study it. With those powers combined, he joined Stomp in 2002. Now in NYC, from Alabama, Brad is an aspiring actor, artist, and musician. He is extremely happy to be a member of the Stomp family and thanks his parents, brothers and friends for all their love and support.
FRITZLYN HECTOR
FRITZLYN HECTOR
is a dancer, instructor and choreographer. Born in Brooklyn; raised in “Haitian Love!” as a youth, she joined the “Deeper-Lite” youth organization directed by Enoch and Ephraim. They became her “Dancer Fathers,” and exposed her to nutrition, discipline, business, drama and music. She was taught traditional and social dances by master dancers and drummers from West and Central Africa. Also joined Batoto Yetu directed by Angola’s Julio Leitao. She was one of the youngest principal dancers for “Forces of Nature Dance Theater Company.” Performed/choreographed for: Caribbean Music Awards, VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards, worked with The Roots, Anthony Hamilton, Italy’s recording artist Gale. Has traveled worldwide, and been performing for over 20 years. I’d like to thank God, ancestors and my big sister for the inspiration. Honor Lucienne Belizaire (my mom) for her love and superb support!; my mentor Ras Enoch and to Assane and Amantery Opare…I’m YOUR biggest fan!! Ashe!!
is a dancer, instructor and choreographer. Born in Brooklyn; raised in “Haitian Love!” as a youth, she joined the “Deeper-Lite” youth organization directed by Enoch and Ephraim. They became her “Dancer Fathers,” and exposed her to nutrition, discipline, business, drama and music. She was taught traditional and social dances by master dancers and drummers from West and Central Africa. Also joined Batoto Yetu directed by Angola’s Julio Leitao. She was one of the youngest principal dancers for “Forces of Nature Dance Theater Company.” Performed/choreographed for: Caribbean Music Awards, VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards, worked with The Roots, Anthony Hamilton, Italy’s recording artist Gale. Has traveled worldwide, and been performing for over 20 years. I’d like to thank God, ancestors and my big sister for the inspiration. Honor Lucienne Belizaire (my mom) for her love and superb support!; my mentor Ras Enoch and to Assane and Amantery Opare…I’m YOUR biggest fan!! Ashe!!
DUSTIN ELSEA
DUSTIN ELSEA
has been banging on trash cans and sweeping floors to a rhythm before he knew STOMP existed. Hailing from Virgina Beach, VA, he was inspired by a man named Hugh Copeland, then set out to pursue a dream and is thrilled to making it come true with STOMP. "Thank you Hugh. Mom and Dad-I owe it all to you. Thanks for the constant love and support."
has been banging on trash cans and sweeping floors to a rhythm before he knew STOMP existed. Hailing from Virgina Beach, VA, he was inspired by a man named Hugh Copeland, then set out to pursue a dream and is thrilled to making it come true with STOMP. "Thank you Hugh. Mom and Dad-I owe it all to you. Thanks for the constant love and support."
MARIVALDO DOS SANTOS
MARIVALDO DOS SANTOS
is a percussionist, composer, dancer and capoeirista from Bahia, Brazil. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. As a composer, he has created music for Ballet Hispanico and Ballet Brazilian among others. Together with Davi Vieira, he has released a MD MC rap album (EMI) in Brazil. He has taught percussion workshops at the University of Paris, Stanford and Colorado. He has participated in numerous jazz festivals while touring and recently recorded with Steve Coleman.
is a percussionist, composer, dancer and capoeirista from Bahia, Brazil. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. As a composer, he has created music for Ballet Hispanico and Ballet Brazilian among others. Together with Davi Vieira, he has released a MD MC rap album (EMI) in Brazil. He has taught percussion workshops at the University of Paris, Stanford and Colorado. He has participated in numerous jazz festivals while touring and recently recorded with Steve Coleman.
MICHELLE DORRANCE
MICHELLE DORRANCE
North Carolina and now performs, teaches and choreographs throughout the world. She is honored to have worked with Dianne Walker, Josh Hilberman, Savion Glover, “ti dii”, Mark Mendonca, Manhattan Tap, BarbaraDuffy&Co., RumbaTap, Ritmico, TapCity, Tap Extravaganza, CPD, Ayodele Casel’s “Diary”, Mable Lee’s “Dancing Ladies”, JazzTap Ensemble, Derick Grant’s “Imagine Tap!”, Jason Samuels-Smith’s “Charlie’s Angels: A Tribute to Charlie Parker”, The Squirrel Nut Zippers, Bitch and Animal, Sam Weber, Ted Levy, Harold Cromer, Brenda Bufalino, Dr. Cholly Atkins and Dr. Jimmy Slyde. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from NYU (Gallatin!), works on deez and deez, and is on faculty at Broadway Dance Center. She thanks God, her incredible family, friends and the Indefatigable Human Spirit.
North Carolina and now performs, teaches and choreographs throughout the world. She is honored to have worked with Dianne Walker, Josh Hilberman, Savion Glover, “ti dii”, Mark Mendonca, Manhattan Tap, BarbaraDuffy&Co., RumbaTap, Ritmico, TapCity, Tap Extravaganza, CPD, Ayodele Casel’s “Diary”, Mable Lee’s “Dancing Ladies”, JazzTap Ensemble, Derick Grant’s “Imagine Tap!”, Jason Samuels-Smith’s “Charlie’s Angels: A Tribute to Charlie Parker”, The Squirrel Nut Zippers, Bitch and Animal, Sam Weber, Ted Levy, Harold Cromer, Brenda Bufalino, Dr. Cholly Atkins and Dr. Jimmy Slyde. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from NYU (Gallatin!), works on deez and deez, and is on faculty at Broadway Dance Center. She thanks God, her incredible family, friends and the Indefatigable Human Spirit.
ALAN ASUNCION
ALAN ASUNCION
has been playing drums for about 22 years and has most recently been seen in the off-Broadway show, De La Guarda (NYC, Korea, Israel). At 14 years old, he joined a wedding band that would become one of the most important music lessons of his life, allowing him to perform with many Broadway artists, notable jazz performers, as well as performances for former Mayor Giuliani and the president of the Philippines. For the past thirteen years, he has been teaching piano and drums on Long Island. Special thanks goes to Mom & Dad (your patience will be rewarded) and Tita, John Fogarty at Munro Music for ALWAYS making things work out for me, my students for your inspiration, and especially my wife for her undying support and love! All my love goes to her and our beautiful baby girl.
has been playing drums for about 22 years and has most recently been seen in the off-Broadway show, De La Guarda (NYC, Korea, Israel). At 14 years old, he joined a wedding band that would become one of the most important music lessons of his life, allowing him to perform with many Broadway artists, notable jazz performers, as well as performances for former Mayor Giuliani and the president of the Philippines. For the past thirteen years, he has been teaching piano and drums on Long Island. Special thanks goes to Mom & Dad (your patience will be rewarded) and Tita, John Fogarty at Munro Music for ALWAYS making things work out for me, my students for your inspiration, and especially my wife for her undying support and love! All my love goes to her and our beautiful baby girl.
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