Staff

TINA CASULA – STUDIO OWNER / INSTRUCTOR

Miss Tina has been a dance educator for over 30 years. She has been a guest artist teacher at many studios in the tri-state and surrounding areas. Her extensive resume proudly shows her achievements in Regional Theatre Productions, National & International Touring Productions. Some favorite shows include: A Chorus Line, Seaside Music Theatre; Cabaret, The Walnut Street Theatre; Anything Goes, Maine State Music Theatre and The Who’s Tommy, 42 Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Gateway Playhouse. Tina served as the assistant choreographer for Holland America Cruise Lines. For her productions at White Plains High School, she received awards and nominations in the following: 2002 Helen Hayes Theatre High School Award for Outstanding Choreography in AnythingGoes; Nomination in 2001 for Best Musical: “Into the Woods” and 2002 for Best Musical: “Anything Goes”. To name a few, Tina has worked with Bill Castellino, Bob Durkin, Bruce Lumpkin, Charles Abbot, Donna Drake, George Faison and Tony Parise.

TIM CAPODICE – INSTRUCTOR (Jazz, Tap, Lyrical)

Tim is super excited to be returning to the teaching staff of BPAC this year! Tim is an NYC based performer turned dance teacher/choreographer. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance in Oklahoma City University, he has been blessed to work with renowned choreographers such as Al Blackstone, Denis Jones, Josh Rhodes, Richard J. Hinds, and Bill Burns. Some of his favorite credits include: Paper Mill Playhouse, Asolo Repertory Theatre, HBO, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Broadway Comedy Club.

As a teacher, Tim specializes in jazz, tap, lyrical, and theatre dance but like most teachers, he loves all genres. He has had the pleasure of teaching at CMC Dance Company, Dancer’s Inc Conventions, and Central Park Dance. Some advice for all the dancers coming into the studio with me: breathe, have fun, and don’t forget to be fabulous! @choreobytim

BRANDON BARKER – INSTRUCTOR (HipHop)

At the beginning of his dance journey Brandon was exclusively doing Ballet. It was how his mother got started in the performing arts and it became how he did as well. This happened after the artistic director and founder of the Harlem School of the Arts Arthur Mitchell gave him a scholarship to go to the school as they were low on interested young men at the time. This gave him enough interest to continue pursuing dance even after he left Dance Theatre of Harlem through his after-school programs where he did Jazz dance. This led him to the Ballet Tech middle school where he continued Ballet and added some modern dancing to his roster. While attending the Professional Performing Arts High School he diversified his skillset through different techniques including but not limited to Horton, Graham, West African, and Lindy Hop dancing. This training gave him the necessary foundation to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While doing this he added a second major in public policy growing interest in the financial allocation that goes to arts organizations and seeing how he could balance dancing but also doing the behind the scenes management that make the dances possible and accessible. Now an Alumni from UMASS Amherst, Brandon uses his B.F.A dance Degree to teach and perform Lindy Hop while he uses his public policy degree to work with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

GWYNEDD VETTER-DRUSCH – INSTRUCTOR (Ballet, Pointe)

Gwynedd (AEA) is a dancer, actor, singer, filmmaker, and teaching artist based in NYC. Some of her favorite dance credits include Ma Cong’s Folia (Tulsa Ballet II), Marie/Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker under the direction of Gelsey Kirkland, and performing her own work internationally (TEDxPMO, La Danza de la Vida). Most recently, she toured to London, UK to perform Sara Knight’s Beatles Ballet with Beatlemania (Chevalier Ballet). Regional theatre credits include Rosalind in As You Like It (SSC), Molly Aster in Peter and the Starcatcher (CiderMill Playhouse), and Phantom (Fireside Dinner Theatre). As a teaching artist, Gwynedd is committed to fostering the healthy development of students who embody an inner and outer grace, technical excellence, and empowered and authentic artistry. Instagram: @GwyneddGram @BalletBarn

JAC BARBA – INSTRUCTOR (Gymnastics)

Mr. Jac participated in competitive gymnastics from high school to collegiate level schooling. 

He began his coaching gymnastics career in Cebu City, Philippines during the years 1977-1983. Mr. Jac has coached at The Brooklyn Gymnastics Center, Alzerrica Gymnastics Studio in NY., The 63rd Street YMCA in West Central Park .1984-1987, The 92nd Street Y, Sutton Gymnastics in the East Village, Chelsea Pierce Sports Complex and The Athletic Edge in Staten Island.