BIOGRAPHIES
La Verne Howell Reed (Artistic Director / Writer / Choreographer) - When you of think of the best in quality dance, music and theatre for children, one name surely corn to mind, LaVerne Reed. LaVerne has written, directed, choreographed and produced children’s dance and music theatre for many, many years. She is well known throughout this country...
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Monica C Richardson
“Claire”-Assistant Director/Choreographer
A graduate of New World School of Arts in Miami, is trained in modern, ballet, and jazz. Monica has received dance scholarships to attend Bates Dance Festival and performed lead roles in both Debbie Allen’s Pepito’s and LaVerne Reed’s The Chocolate Nutcracker. She has worked and performed as a background dancer for Gloria Estafan, and has recently dance in music videos for rap artist Ja Rule and Missy Elliot. Monica has worked with the production company Galaxy and was involved as choreographer and dancer of the show Dremafination, which was performed in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. Monica continues her dream of performing, choreographing, and teaching master classes throughout the United States.

Michelle M Hill
Rehearsal Director/ Choreographer
Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher, Director, Performing Arts Business Consultant, and Educator of Performing Arts Industry,
Michelle M. Hill, founded artist for artist in 2001. With over 16 years of extensive technical training and performance experience in
Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lindy Hop, Lyrical, Liturgical, Urban Funk, African dance and Theater, Michelle has traveled
across the U.S. with professional companies and artists such as: Live in Color Dance Company, The Vinnette Carroll Repertory
Theater (1st African American Female director on Broadway) Inner City Touring Dance Company, just to name a few.

Vincent Bingham
Guest Tap Artist
Has had over 25 years of professional Tap training. He has studied under legendary Tap Masters such as Glover, Hines and
Letang. Vincent is an original cast member and principle dancer in the touring company for the 9 time Tony Award Nominee
Broadway production, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk.” Vincent also performed in the “Broadway Dance Star Showcase.”

Jai Hinson
Resident Director-Choreographer-Claire’s Mother
Founder and President of Life Force Cultural Arts Academy and Artistic Director of Dunde Dole Urban African Ballet. Hinson has a
MS. and B.S. degree in Human Services Administration from Springfield College and has studied, performed and choreographed
for over 30 years in the New York Metro & Tampa Bay areas. Jai is the recipient of many awards including Bank of America “Local
Hero Award.” Hinson has been featured on “What’s Right with Tampa Bay. “News Channel 13 and Hogan’s Hero’s. Jai ‘s Life
Forced Cultural Arts Organization has an after school program, Arts Exploration Summer Camp, Community Outreach Classes and
programs. ‘I,

Wayne Bascomb
Choreographer-Swing Party and Rain Forest
Wayne has worked as a performer on stage in motion pictures and on television. Performances include THE WIZ, both on Broadway and on film, Broadway productions of BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, A CHORUS LINE, and GUYS AND DOLLS, as well as Hollywood production of the Academy Awards. The Dionne Warwick Tour, Donna Summers Tour, The Cher Tour. He has worked behind the camera and in the editing room but found his “true calling” as a director and choreographer. Wayne continues search for and accept new challenges as a director / choreographer.

Ebony Haswell
The Dream Princess
Ebony began her training under the tutelage of Ruth Weisen and Thomas Armour of Miami Conservatory. She later attended
New World School of the Arts and Professional Children’s School in New York City. In 2004 she was invited to join the Dance
Theatre of Harlem where she was promoted to Demi-Soloist. Ebony has been featured in leading roles and is currently dancing
with the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company.

Llyod Whitmore
Choreographer-Modern Dance Instructor
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania began career at age 20. Trained in the Lester Horton and Martha Graham techniques.
Llyod served as Artistic Director of his own modern dance company, the New World Dance Company of Washington D.C. Llyod
was the first male recipient of a scholarship to the Craft of Choreography Conference from the North East Regional Ballet
Association in 1983. He has served on the facilities of City College of NY, The Washington Ballet, America University, Howard
University, and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Llyod currently resides currently resides in Atlanta, GA.