Precision Dance Collective Faculty

Hannah Sides

Hannah Sides is a NYC based performer, choreographer, and creative. As the current Associate Choreographer of the Radio City Rockettes, Hannah’s choreographic credits include collaborations with artists such as Katy Perry, Jimmy Fallon, and Mariah Carey. Her choreography has also appearanced on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, The Today Show, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Hallmark’s “A Holiday Spectacular”, and the Chita Awards. Over the past 20 years at Radio City, including 18 years as a Rockette, she has both performed in and assisted on multiple productions including those under the direction of Linda Haberman, Julie Branam, Mia Michaels, Warren Carlyle, and John Dietrich. Hannah has also had the honor of working with Linda Haberman as an assistant choreographer, rehearsal director, and dancer for The Verdon Fosse Legacy’s, “Sweet Gwen Suite”. Performances of which have included The Fall For Dance Festival, Fire Island Dance Festival, SHAG Festival, and Red Bucket Follies.

Linda Haberman

Linda Haberman has combined her classical ballet background and years of Broadway experience to develop a unique voice as a choreographer. Her work is recognized for its demanding physicality, sophisticated style, and detailed synchronization. She attributes her time spent assisting the luminaries, Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse, for influencing her approach to both directing and choreographing.

Linda is honored to be able to continue her connection to Mr. Fosse through her
ongoing work with The Verdon Fosse® Legacy. In 2021 she directed, reconstructed
and provided additional choreography for Sweet Gwen Suite, a trio of dances, originally choreographed by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, which premiered at the Fall for Dance Festival. She is thrilled to explore the next evolution of this piece when she stages it for the 2024/25 season of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

Ms. Haberman became the first woman to be named sole director and choreographer of the Radio City Rockettes in 2006. For the next 9 years, with her innovative choreography and use of ground-breaking technology, she pushed the iconic troupe to new heights and critical acclaim. She also created, choregraphed, and supervised multiple touring productions of the Christmas Spectacular, which played in over 80 cities across North America.

Linda has choreographed numerous Off Broadway and regional productions, and her work has been seen on television shows such as the NBC broadcast of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Dancing With The Stars, America’s Got Talent, Project Runway, The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, The Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and The Today’s Show. In Japan she directed and choreographed six productions of La Cage Aux Folles and choreographed numerous lavish productions for the world renowned Takarazuka Revue Company, as well as creating several pieces for their sold-out run at the Joyce Theatre.

On Broadway, Linda was the assistant choreographer to Bob Fosse on his last show,
Big Deal, was assistant choreographer to Jerome Robbins during the reconstruction
and audition phase of Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, and assisted choreographer,
Christopher Chadman, on the hit revival of Guys and Dolls. She had featured dance
roles in the original Broadway productions of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, La Cage Aux Folles and Can-Can, and she performed The Manson Trio, with Ben Vereen, in the video version of Pippin.

As a young dancer Ms. Haberman trained on scholarship with San Francisco Ballet and School of American Ballet, and was an apprentice with the Harkness Ballet. Recently, Linda accepted an invitation from the Jerome Robbins’ Dance Division of the New York Public Library to participate in their Oral History Project. Her interview, discussing her life and career, is now available in the library archives.

Marcus Allan Cobb

A Maryland native, Marcus received his B.S. degree from North Carolina A&T State University. He debuted as Ensemble/Titan in Disney’s Hercules at PaperMill Playhouse. On Broadway, he was Associate Choreographer for & Juliet. Off-Broadway, he choreographed the iLuminate show, “Artist of Light”. Working with top choreographers, Tanisha Scott, Rich & Tone Talauega, and Gil Duldulao, his commercial performance credits include Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Lizzo, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, and more. He is featured in the movie “Isn’t It Romantic”, alongside Rebel Wilson, and the American Musical film “In The Heights”. He dedicates everything to his Mother.

John Carrafa

JOHN CARRAFA has choreographed more than 160 episodes of television on 47 different shows, 28 feature films, and 9 Broadway shows. He’s received an Emmy Nomination, two Tony Award Nominations, the World Dance Award for Feature Film, Media Choreography Honors, an Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Dora Award (Canadian Tony Award) as well as Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Jefferson Award Nominations.

In addition to his work on Broadway, he’s choreographed new plays and musicals at the The Public Theater, Lincoln Center Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, The City Center Encores! Series, Manhattan Theater Club, The Roundabout Theater Company, The Vineyard Theater, Second Stage, Yale Repertory Theater, The Goodman Theater, American Conservatory Theater, Theater For a New Audience, The Kennedy Center, The Washington Opera, and Disney World. He’s collaborated on new work with writers James Lapine, Tom Stoppard, Sarah Ruhl, Terrence McNally, Wendy Wasserstein, A.R. Gurney, Paula Vogel — and composers Tom Kitt, Michael John LaChiusa, and Stephen Sondheim. His choreography for the classics includes multiple works by Shakespeare, Checkov, Strindberg, Brecht/Weil, Wagner and Berg.

His directing work spans stage and screen, including ABC television show NASHVILLE, the Broadway musical GOOD VIBRATIONS, the dark circus CIRQUE BERZERK and televised productions for the National Basketball Association on NBC and ESPN. The musical ACADEMY, which he directed at the New York Musical Theater Festival, was chosen to represent the United States at the Daegu, South Korea International Music Theater Festival where it won Best Musical and he won Best Director.

Though initially trained in ballet, tap and modern dance, his work today spans a wide array of dance styles—from hip hop to historical reconstructions—in moments where dance is called upon to carry the story. He’s known for being as comfortable choreographing actors with no dance training as he is with highly trained technical dancers. His calm and methodical approach has brought out the inner dancer in countless number of the biggest stars in Hollywood including Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Nathan Lane, Anne Hathaway, Mark Wahlberg and Connie Britton.

Commercials include spots for Bombas, Vera Wang, Swarovski Crystal, The Gap, Macy’s, Barnes and Noble, White House Black Market and Sprint. Music videos include Sara Bareilles’, “Armor” and Noah and the Whale’s “Life is Life.”

Prior to beginning his career as a director/choreographer, John Carrafa danced with and assisted choreographer Twyla Tharp for a decade. As a member of her company, he danced in multiple world tours and worked with her in creating some of her most iconic dances, including works for the films AMADEUS and RAGTIME, and the Broadway production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN.

Kendra Lucas

Originally from Columbus, Ohio now residing in Queens, NY, Kendra has performed professionally Off-Broadway, regionally and internationally for over 20 years. Through her performance career she freelanced in casting and found a love for helping make dreams come true. Some of her most recent casting credits include: A Wonderful World (Broadway), Lion King (Broadway/Tour), and the world premiere of My Best Friend’s Wedding (Ogunquit Playhouse).

With a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, Kendra has thoroughly enjoyed working with students and professionals of all nationalities around the world as well as creating a comfortable and safe audition environment.

Ehizoje Azeke

Ehizoje Azeke (Zoje) is a movement-based director, choreographer, and artist based in NYC. He is represented by McDonald Selznick Associates and Wilhelmina Models.

Direction/ Choreography credits include: Day After Your Departure (HBO) – Choreographer, Lady In The Lake with Natalie Portman (Apple +) – Contributing Choreographer, Numero Magazine (Netherlands) – Movement Director, ELLE Magazine (Hungray) – Movement Director, Palomo Spain (NYFW) – Movement Director, Raising Kanan: Season III (STARZ) – Associate Choreographer, Vogue World NYFW -Assistant Choreographer, Palomo Spain NYFW – Movement Director, Bimba Y Palomo Campaign (British Vogue) – Movement Director , It’s Bruno (Netflix) – Assistant Choreographer, Pyer Moss (Paris Fashion Week) – Assistant Choreographer, Nike Holiday Campaign – Assistant Movement Director, Loreal Paris – Assistant Movement Director, Under Pressure Magazine – Movement Director, 3,21 Magazine – Movement Director, Pap Magazine – Movement Director, Kunst Magazine – Movement Director, Park Avenue Armory Gala ’23- Associate Choreographer, Kiss My Aztec (Pre-Broadway/John Leguizamo) – Associate Choreographer, Britton & The Sting at Second Stage Theatre – Choreographer, Monica Dogra “Naraye Mastana” – Choreographer, Sonophonix “Crazy In Love – Choreographer, American Diabetes Association Campaign – Assistant Choreographer.  Film Performance Credits include: In The Heights (2021), Bolden (2019), Days After Your Departure (2019), Freedom(2014), Tick Tick Boom (2021) with Lin Manuel Miranda.  Television Performance Credits include: Succession (HBO), Vinyl(HBO), The Get Down (Netflix), and Tell Me a Story (CBS). Hawk Eye (Marvel).

Live Performance Credits include: the Tony Awards (CBS), the Grammys (CBS), the VMAs (MTV), Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (CBS), Saturday Night Live (NBC), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO), and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC).
Recording Artist Performance Credits include Beyonce, Madonna, Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Jennifer Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr, Bebe Rexha, Ingrid Michaelson, Joss Stone, Carrie Underwood, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, and Ariana Grande.
Campaigns include: Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Coach, Anthropologie, Lululemon and Core Water.  Ehizoje played Aire in Queen of the Night at the Diamond Horseshoe in NYC.
Ehizoje has presented at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art, Perelman Performing Arts Center, Movement Research, University Settlement, and Anoko House.

Upcoming: GIlded Age (Max); Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Jennifer Hudson

Fatima Wilson

Fatima Wilson has recently joined as an Agent in Production Arts at United Talent Agency, specializing in choreography & dance. Previously, Fatima worked for Bloc Talent Agency NYC as Head of Choreography, Commercial, and Dance. During her 15-year tenure, Fatima represented talent for international artists, including Lizzo, Beyonce, Cardi B, Rihanna, Usher, and Janet Jackson. At Bloc NYC, Fatima developed a competitive commercial and print department to intersect with the dance and choreography department. Fatima grew up in Toronto, Canada, where she co-founded Blaze Entertainment in 2001. In Toronto, she was a Casting Director for artists including The Rolling Stones, Kelis, Seal, and U2.

Lauren Gaul

Lauren Gaul had a multifaceted professional career performing as a Radio City Rockette for over 10 years appearing in the national touring company and on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall. She was also a Rockette swing for three years and worked under the direction of; Linda Haberman, Julie Branam, Dennis Callahan, Becky Downing, and Eileen Grace. As a Rockette she appeared in numerous media tours, events, and parades and on stages such as Radio City Music Hall, the Grand Ol’ Opry, the Wang (Boston), and the Fox (Detroit). She choreographed the Drama League Nominated production of Tennessee Williams’s The Mutilated starring Mink Stole and Penny Arcade (off Broadway). Her choreography has been presented at Jacob’s Pillow Inside Out, Jazz Dance World Congress Emerging Artist Event, Broadway Dance Center, SUNY Purchase, Pace University, Jazz at Lincoln Center and many more. She assistant choreographed shows off Broadway, for regional theater (MSMT), for awards shows (Elan Awards), industrials (Footlocker, Izod, Sesame Street etc.), and cruise lines (Princess, Celebrity), and assistant choreographed for Broadway Bares for three years under the direction of Jerry Mitchell and Denis Jones.

She graduated cum laude with a degree in dance performance from Oklahoma City University under the tutelage of Director Jo Rowan and returned to school to get her MFA in dance performance and teaching from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College. While at Purchase she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Kazuko Hirabayshi and with Roz Newman. She choreographed for the Purchase Nutcracker production and for her graduate research reconstructed a Ruth Currier piece under the direction of Ann Vachon and Alan Danielson of the Limon foundation. In her graduate concerts she worked with many repetiteurs, such as Jim May (Sokolow Foundation), Regina Larkin (Joyce Tristler foundation), The Nagrin Foundation and performed pieces choreographed by Max Stone, Cherice Barton, Daniel Nagrin, Pedro Ruiz, Mark Morris, Joyce Trisler, and Anna Sokolow.

Lauren is an Associate Professor of dance and the Associate Director of Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University where she co-wrote and co-founded the BFA Commercial Dance program. She served for five years as Co-Director of the BFA program and directed the Dance Out Loud concert as well as the Senior Showcase. She recently stepped in as Interim Program Head of the BFA Commercial Dance program where she teaches courses in Jazz Pedagogy, Jazz Technique I and III, Ballet Pedagogy, Dance History, Senior Seminar, Senior Project, Freshman Seminar UNV 101 and more. Her other teaching credits include: Broadway Dance Center, New Dance Group, Dance Masters of America, Perry Mansfield, The Rockette Experience, Oklahoma City University, MacComb College, SUNY Purchase School of the Arts and Conservatory of Dance, NYCDA SDI, The Arts Council of Pennsylvania, and numerous other schools, studios, conventions, and intensives nationwide. Lauren is an ABT® certified teacher from Primary to level 5 and was an Artist in Residence and Director of Dance at the New York School for the Deaf where she created and taught a dance program for students from kindergarten to high school. Lauren Gaul currently lives in Bergen County, New Jersey with her husband, and two daughters, she is an avid watercolor painter and crocheter and loves summers on the Connecticut coast line.

Eric Quang Gelb

Eric Quang Gelb is a NYC based director who specializes in infusing the same diversity and thoughtfulness one would for Shakespeare into commercial musicals & live branded entertainment.

He has guest directed large-scale musicals at theatres across the country, and recently was an Stage Directors & Choreographers Foundation Shadow at HAMILTON on Broadway under Resident Director Hannah Ryan.

As part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s Creative Producing team, Eric seasonally casts and directs 80+ characters, SAG dancers and vocalists to accompany celebrities and floats. He is part of the team that develops and produces all overarching and thematic creative, 12 marching bands, 12 performance groups, 4 Broadway shows and the world-famous Radio City Rockettes. In his pursuit to show 31 million+ viewers that diverse artists exist in stories not about hardship but whimsy and fantasy, he led Sheryl Lee Ralph’s historic turn as the first Black Mrs. Claus. He has directed for LEGOLAND NY, overseen ship entertainment for Norwegian Cruise Line (SIX, Burn the Floor) and brought characters to life at Walt Disney World & SeaWorld Orlando.

Eric made his Broadway debut at 19 years old on Head Over Heels in 2018, and is currently on Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway. He has been part of two inaugural cohorts – Baseline Theatrical’s Beyond the Stagedoor and Broadway for Racial Justice’s Casting Initiative.

He received his Bachelors of Science in 2020 for Educational Theatre at NYU Steinhardt. His ethos is to sit at the intersection of specificity and flexibility, to create the clarity needed to demand artistic excellence (not perfection), without sacrificing respect and humanity. “Full out, no marking!”