Meet Our Team
Leslie Shampaine
Leslie Shampaine is an award-winning filmmaker, professional dancer, and teaching artist whose career bridges performance, education, and storytelling.
PIP GILMOUR
Pip Gilmour is an award-winning director and producer whose documentary and educational work has been broadcast by National Geographic, PBS, and Smithsonian Channel.
MANISH CHAUHAN
Manish Chauhan is a Mumbai-born dancer, actor, and educator whose journey from street performer to professional artist has inspired audiences worldwide.
ALISON CROSBY
A Teaching Artist with The Kennedy Center since 2005 she is dedicated to making dance accessible to students of all ages and abilities.
ANNE SIDNEY
Anne Sidney is a master teaching artist with the Wolf Trap Institute and the rehearsal director for Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company.
LEO TUCKER
Leo Tucker is an attorney, nonprofit founder, and fundraising strategist dedicated to advancing justice through community-led legal and philanthropic initiatives.
Jefry Huey
Jef Huey is a veteran editor and online editor whose work spans award-winning documentaries and premium broadcast nonfiction.
Tanvi Patankar
Tanvi Patankar is a filmmaker, producer, writer, and actor, as well as the founder of the Young Creative Foundation and co-founder of Young Creative Production.