SKRYPKA, Nikolai
Kiev, Ukraine
Artist
The son of a conductor and husband of an ice skater, Skrypkas life is surrounded by music and sport; as a dancer, hes found the place where music and sport meet. Trained at the National Ballet School of the Ukraine and the Russian Academy of Dance, Nikolai began his professional career in his hometown of Kiev. He danced with the National Ballet of Kiev and the National Ballet of the Ukraine, and during that time, was named an Honored Artist of the Ukraine. Skrypka brought his talent west and performed at the Teatro SCALA in Madrid, Spain.

SORGATO, Amber
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Artist
Amber graduated with a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory, later training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New York and with the Harvard Summer Dance program. Ambers credits include Kiss Me Kate, the Music Man, the Sound of Music, and Grease at the Desert Playhouse. She performed with the San Diego Civic Light Opera and on Princess Cruise Lines. In Las Vegas, Amber appeared with the Rockettes at the Flamingo Hilton, in Storm at Mandalay Bay and Notre Dame de Paris at the Paris Hotel. She thanks her family for their constant love and support.

SRVKOVA, Silvia
Bratislava, SLOVAQUIA
Artist
Silvia was born into the world of dance, with both her parents being professional dancers. For eight years she trained at the Professional Dance Academy in her native Slovakia, then moving to the US where she was accepted to the fellowship program at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Silvias professional credits include the Lucnica Dance Company, The Elisa Monte Dance Company, the International Dance Theater of Amsterdam, Ballet Hispanico of New York, and the National tour of The King and I.

STIKEMAN, Naomi
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
Artist
Naomi Stikeman started dancing as a little girl because her best friend was taking lessons. Not one to be left behind, Naomi went on to graduate from the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto. Naomi has performed with the National Ballet of Canada, Ballet Béjart, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, La La La Human Steps and as a guest artist with the Copenhagen International Ballet. In November 2002 the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television presented Naomi with a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program or Series.

TOOKEY, Stacey
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
Artist
Dance runs in the Tookey family; Staceys mother is a choreographer and dance teacher who also owns and runs the dance studio in Edmonton where Stacey trained. Staceys brother is also a professional dancer, and she says her younger sister isnt far behind. Stacey was an apprentice member of Ballet British Columbia, and danced with the NBAs Grizzlies Extreme Dance Team, Fusion Dance Company and Mia Michaels company RAW. She assisted the choreographer in A Few Good Men Dancin on Broadway, appeared in the Houston Grand Operas production of Carmen, and danced in Seoul, Korea with the Parsons Dance Project.

VALENTI, Valentina
Rome, ITALY
Artist
Born in Rome, Valentina studied classic and modern dance, acting and singing at the Europa Ballet in Rome where she received her degree in Dance. She began her professional career in Paris and toured with many contemporary dance companies throughout Italy. Valentina especially enjoyed her 5 year collaboration with choreographer Sacha Ramos on several works including Capitolo 21 and James Joyce. She loved interpreting his unique fusion of dance, music and theater that provokes the emotions of spectators through its passion and simplicity.

VILLALTA, Francisco
La Linea de la Concepcion, SPAIN
Artist
Francisco, better known as Paco, graduated from the Instituto del Teatro de Barcelona which was followed by two years of post-graduate work with the young Spanish company IT Dansa. He has a wide range of professional experience, including three years with the Compania Metros under the direction of Ramon Oller. Paco has also worked as a model and appeared in the music videos of Pastora Soler and Robert Palmer. Francisco loves all music, but has a particular passion for Flamenco. When hes not on stage, he also enjoys devouring a good book and escaping inside a great movie.

ZIEGLER, Andrea
New Hamburg, Ontario CANADA
Artist
Upon graduating from the dance performance program at Torontos Ryerson Theatre School, Andrea joined the Toronto cast and touring company of Phantom of the Opera. She performed in Les Grands Ballet Canadiens rendition of Nutcracker, and spent one year training with Montreals La La La Human Steps. Andreas professional credits include the European tour of Cirque du Soleils Quidam as well as the companys Las Vegas production of Mystère. When Andrea is not on stage, she is happiest traveling, hiking, singing, flipping and laughing.