Faculty
Frit and Frat, Exec. Prod. For PDN and Triple Threat Exec. Producers, Collectively holding BFA and MFA Degrees. They have worked all over the Globe in many Countries performing and choreographing for several Stage and TV productions such as The Rocky Horror Show (Globe Theater), 21 Stories (LA & NYC), Flirting With Morty (NAACP & Ovation Award nominated), The Universoul Circus (National/International Tour & HBO special), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (National/International tour & Vox PBS special), Vox Lumiere’s stage production “AliSin” based on “Alice in Wonderland” (currently),The MUMS and Girls on Stilts with Frit and Frat, Mrs. America & Mrs. World Pageants, Created, Directed and Choreographed the NAACP Theatre Award Winning Jukebox stage musical revue, Down Around Brown Town (celebrating James Brown’s music). And co-hosted a segment on KCAL 9 TV’s “9 On The Town” and “Extreme Fake Over” for Pax TV along with numerous commercials
Frit and Frat are Associate choreographers under Julie Arenal (legendary Broadway and film choreographer) and have also choreographed for several Dance Companies, Theme Parks, Guest Artist at various Schools, Colleges and Universities. Including, National Institute of the Arts in Taiwan and Pineapple Dance Studios in London. They are celebrated for blending modern dance, club, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre into their work, often performing in sync both creatively and in their movements Frit and Frat are a dynamic, award winning dance duo whose careers span stage, screen, television, commercials, and international performance, making them influential figures in the dance and entertainment industry and have been featured in Dance Mogul Magazine.
Jessica Walker Halford is a passionate performer, teacher and choreographer with a BFA from Fordham University/ The Ailey School. Her strong technical foundation and versatile style has enabled Jessica’s multifaceted career spanning Broadway, Film and Television, Commercials, National Tours and more. Her credits include Twyla Tharp’s Movin Out, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Radio City’s Christmas and Spring Spectaculars, Carnegie Hall’s West Side Story and The Metropolitan Opera. Film and Television credits include ABC’s Dirty Dancing (Andy Blankenbueler), NBC’s SMASH and The Tonys.
Jessica served as an associate choreographer for the Tony award winning show Six the Musical, made her Off Broadway choreographic debut at Theater Row with The Magnificent Seven and co-choreographed with Mary Ann Lamb Mamma Mia at Connecticut Repertory Theatre directed by Terrence Mann. Asst Chore. on David O Russell’s film Amsterdam starring Christian Bale and Margo Robbie. As an educator, Jessica has taught at USC, Loyola Marymount, UNSCA, Western Oregon University, Joffrey Ballet School, Millennium Dance Complex, Steps on Broadway, Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, Equinox, Showstopper National Dance Conventions. Jessica creates a nurturing supportive environment and emphasizes the importance of technique, musicality and artistry. She encourages dancers of all levels to reach their maximum potential.
Shari Washington Rhone is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer, and voice-over artist with a career spanning stage, touring productions, and creative education. She began her performing journey in Indianapolis with the Indianapolis Dance Company serving as Asst Dir. (now Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre). She later moved to Los where she studied under the renowned Lula Washington.
Shari is known for her work in musical theatre, where she has served as a performer, swing, and understudy in major productions.). She is a seasoned performer and has performed in outstanding shows such as , Nat’l Tours: The Notebook, Tina -The Tina Turner Musical, the original Los Angeles theatrical company of The Lion King . Other credits include, Principal Dancer Jazz Antiqua., Soloist Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Choreographer Disneyland resort. Director and choreographer at Jaxx Theatricals. Bands: Proud Mary, Bella Donna, Soulicious as well as Audition Coaching and Dance Master Classes throughout the United States and Brazil.
Raydel Caceres is a Cuban-born professional ballet dancer and guest teacher with extensive international performing and teaching experience. He studied at the Professional School of Arts Raul Sanchez and later at the National School of Ballet de Cuba in Havana and continued his training under the legendary Laura Alonso at the Centro Pro Danza de Cuba,. Raydel performed with the California Ballet, Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, Ballet Theater of Maryland, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami and currently performs with Les Ballet Trockadero De Monte Carlo
Known for his strong classical technique, artistry, musicality, and partnering skills, he brings a supportive, energetic, and inspiring approach to every class. Passionate about developing the next generation of dancers, Raydel enjoys working with students of all ages and levels. His teaching emphasizes strong technical foundations, confidence, artistry, discipline, and a genuine love for dance. Drawing from years of professional stage experience, he creates a positive and encouraging environment where students are challenged to grow while feeling supported in their individual journey as artists.