Part of what makes the Rachel Neville Photography experience different from working with any other dance photographer in New York City, is our commitment to providing resources and information that help dancers achieve success throughout the audition process and the life of their dance careers.
In keeping with our commitment to provide the best resources and information for dancers, we have compiled a list of professionals from pointe shoe experts to nutrition advisers, coaches, choreographers, video pros and many more, including audition experts in the US and Europe.
Dancers, read through this list and add it to your audition and career research material. Let us know what you discover and how your experiences are working with the providers we recommend here.
Fellow dance professionals and service providers, if you would like to be considered to be included on this list, please contact us.
Rachel Neville Photography Dance Resource Referral List
Pointe Shoe Experts
Grishko: Judy Weiss – judy@grishko.com
Freed: Brenda Neville – brenda@freeddirect.com
Costumes
Ben Briones – benbriones2@yahoo.com
Choreographers
Ursula Verduzco – ursusv2@yahoo.com
Jason Ambrose – jeambrose@ymail.com
Breton Tyner-Bryan – http://www.bretontynerbryan.com
Videographers/Editors
Milan Misko – miskosproduction@gmail.com
Bodywork
Everyone on this list specializes in working with dancers or was/is a dancer themselves.
Fascia Release Expert: Robert VanBuren – rob_vanburen@yahoo.com
Feldenkrais: Lucia Campoy – feldenkraisatcitycenter@gmail.com
Physical Therapy: Heidi Green – http://www.corinthiantherapy.com
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
Private Trainers Specializing in Dance
FitArts – Katie Dettling – director@fit-arts.com
Learn more about FitArts in our blog interview with Katie Dettling
Anti-Bunhead Fitness – Tanya Trombly – ttrombly@antibunheadfitness.com
Pilates Group Classes
Pilates Reforming NY – multiple locations
Pilates Mat Group Classes:
Friday evenings
150 W 28th St 9th Fl
(btwn 6&7th Ave
Sundays 11am Open Mat & Noon Tower in Chelsea
Thursday 5:30pm Mat/Tower in SOHO
Gyrotonic: Village Gyrotonic (has many dancer/trainers)
Circular Power Gyrotonics – Tony was also a dancer/teacher/choreographer.
Coaches
These practitioners are the real deal, no fluff and mirrors here. Make sure to go with your instincts and gut as to who you work with (or let us know if there’s another practitioner who should be on this list). Remember, elite Olympic athletes all have a team supporting them, dancers are no different.
Health/Nutritionist and High Performance Professionals:
Elizabeth Sullivan – easullivan.com
Jess Spinner – thewholedancer.com
Resources for Europe Auditions
If you are planning to audition in Europe, we highly recommend the following resources:
Dance Europe Magazine– http://www.danceeurope.net/content/auditionsjobs
Dance Company Research – www.danceeurope.net/directory
Ballet Coaches
Kat Wildish – kat@katwildish.com
We are looking for other good coaches to add to this list, please let us know anyone you think excellent that should be on here!
European Audition Help
Sophie Ponthier – balletauditionseurope.com
