DEBORAH ENGERMAN (Ballet Mistress)
Deborah Engerman has been teaching and coaching classical ballet in the Baltimore/DC area for over 15 years. She began her training with the Baltimore Ballet in the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) tradition, passing her graded exams. While pursuing her degree in International Policy at Dickinson College, she continued her study of classical ballet at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Studio du Marais in Paris, France. She has been fortunate to have many successes as a dance educator. Deborah was the Ballet Academy Director at Mid Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts, where she staged such ballets as the Nutcracker and Swan Lake, Act II. Dancers trained by Ms. Engerman have danced with companies such as Universal Ballet, The Washington Ballet, The Vienna Opera Ballet, Boston Ballet, among others. They have also ended up in Broadway Shows such as Cats and The Lion King. Deborah has also been a coach to dancers winning at numerous international ballet competitions, such as The Prix de Lausanne, the Varna IBC, and The Youth America Grand Prix. One of her students, Adrienne Canterna, took the Junior Gold Medal at the 1998 Jackson USA IBC. Ms. Engerman is thrilled to be working with such talented, motivated, young dancers as she finds in The Bad Boys of Dance.

PHILLIP CARMAN

(Ballet Master/Resident Director)
Former Artistic Director of the Maryland Ballet, Mr. Carman has enjoyed an illustrious career in the ballet.  As a member of the Pennsylvania Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, & Tanz Projekt Munchen, he has amassed a wealth of experience.  Phillip is in popular demand as a Master Teacher, Choreographer & Arts Council specialist.  He has served as a Cultural Ambassador in Italy, and his choreography continues to receive enthusiastic reviews in Europe and the USA.  Phillip is a "dancers' director".  As Artistic Director of the Maryland Ballet, he was recognized by the City of Baltimore for his contributions to the cultural fabric of Baltimore.  He enjoys his work as an international competitions' coach, and graces the judging panels of top dance competitions. Mr. Carman was the Artistic Director of the St. Paul Chamber Ballet and has been on faculty at Miami City Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Boston Ballet.   

JEAN EMILE (Guest Ballet Master)
J. Jean F. Emile has danced in the Netherlands Dance theater from the years 1985-1996 while having danced in La Compania Nacional de Danza during that time in 1991-1992.  He was contracted as a talent scout for the Cirque Du Soleil from the years 1996-2006 while also working casting “A New Day” starring Celine Dion at the Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for the company Dragone.  Choreographically, Jean has done various projects including an Opera in Osnabruck, Germany a cabaret show for Dutch artist Sanne Wallis de Vries entitled “Vier”, various ballets including “3 Bailes” for Ballet Hispanico among others.. Currently Jean teaches in Barcelona and in NYC at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center.

SEAN KELLY (Guest Ballet Master)
Sean Kelly was most recently the Resident Director for the touring Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” by Twyla Tharp with music by Billy Joel. He was in the Broadway production, was previously the Supervising Dance Captain/swing for the 1st National tour of the show, and also assisted in staging the production in London’s West End. Previous to “Movin’ Out” he was the Dance Supervisor and swing for the touring production of the musical “Swing” which performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan. Mr. Kelly trained at the Marin Ballet. He danced for 2 years with American Ballet Theater II. Mr. Kelly performed for many years with Houston Ballet where he became a Principal dancer and eventually Ballet Master. He also choreographed 2 ballets for the company. He had the opportunity to perform leading roles in works by many world renowned choreographers such as Ben Stevenson, George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Christopher Bruce, and Stanton Welch. Mr. Kelly has been a guest artist, teacher and choreographer with numerous regional dance companies in the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Guam. Mr Kelly is proud to be associated with BBD and is currently the Resident Choreographer for Billy Elliot in Chicago.

ASHLEY DAY (Lighting Designer)
Ashley graduated with a BA from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, initially studying as a composer and session musician.  He worked as a technician at his local theatre in Cambridge in between musical engagements, giving him the opportunity to learn and practice his lighting skills with the variety of shows that toured through the venue.  He has since toured extensively around the UK and Europe, lighting numerous rock acts and theatrical shows, including two other shows for AIS Productions - Tango Pasion and Wild Woman Blues.  He has also completed two world tours as lighting designer for Grammy nominated artist Joan Armatrading.

LUTIN TANNER (Lighting Designer/Production Stage Manager/Tech Director)
Hails from Mankato, MN. He received a BA in Dance and Theatre from Western Michigan University. He started his career as a dancer with Garth Fagan Dance, whom he performed nationally and internationally with for 5 years. He then went on to become Resident Lighting Designer & Production Manager for Dance New Amsterdam. In recent times Lutin has lit pieces for Arthur Aviles, Sara Baird, Brian Brooks, Theresa Duhon, Larry Keigwin, Alex Beller, Earl Mosley, Oliver Steele, Camille A. Brown, Troy Powell and Kevin Wynn. He is currently Resident Lighting Designer for EMIA. Using his unique dance lighting perspective he has lit theatrical performances such as 7 Veils and Funeralogues. Lutin is proud to have been with Rasta Thomas's Bad Boys of Dance since its premier at Jacob’s Pillow, 2007. Thanks and love to his wife Adrienne, for her understanding of the late nights. Big UP! To his sons Lucien & Ellington, Love & Peace!

TONY MARQUES (Lighting Supervisor/Production Stage Manager)
Tony recently toured with the Kirov Ballet as lighting supervisor and designed two world premieres productions for Ardani Artists’, “Beauty In Motion” and “The Kings of Dance.” In 2010 he designed New York Seasons for Elisa Monte Dance, Youth America Grand Prix Ballet, Rebecca Kelly Ballet, Kim Gibilisco & Dancers, Thomas/Ortiz Dance, and C. Eule Dance. In the field of dance, Mr. Marques has created lighting designs for some of the world's top dance companies and choreographers. 

MAURICE BRANDON CURRY (Director of Development)
In addition to a celebrated career as a director, choreographer, and educator Maurice Brandon Curry has developed a distinguished reputation as an arts administrator. He has worked in both an artistic and/or administrative capacities for DancEllington (directed by Mercedes Ellington), Lexington Repertory Dance Theatre (SC), the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts, Repertory Dance Theatre (PA), and Jazz Dance America. Additionally, Mr. Curry was the Director of Educational Programs for the Joffrey Ballet School. Mr. Curry has served on the board of directors for dre.dance (a company directed by Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs), Bangor Ballet, and is currently on the advisory board of DANCER magazine. In addition to his BFA in Choreography, Mr. Curry holds a degree in Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia. He is currently the Creative Director for the NYC-based production company, Innovative Arts and Media and is extremely proud to be a part of the team at Bad Boys of Dance.

Brandon Perry-Russell (Operations Manager)
Brandon Perry-Russell is a native of Fort Worth, TX. He began his dance training late at the age of 17 at Dian West Dance Studio, Texas Ballet Theatre School and Debbie Allen Dance Academy. He Brandon continued his academic and training at Southern Methodist University studying a variety of dance techniques and composition, where his choreographic aspirations were nurtured by Larry White and Nathan Montoya. While attending SMU Brandon was awarded numerous scholarships and trained all over the country, including such prestigious institutions as Edge Performing Arts, The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem School, Joffery Ballet School, Houston Ballet School and many more. Upon leaving SMU Mr. Perry-Russell moved to New York, to pursue his career in dance. He has performed with Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre, Lydia Johnson Dance, Errol Grimes Dance Group, Rohan Bearden Contemporary Ballet, Balance Dance Theatre, Subtle Changes Inc. Mr. Perry-Russell has taught ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, gymnastics and choreographed for various companies, schools, studios, fine arts programs, summer intensives and is a proud founding choreographer for Bad Boys of Dance.