Photography by Todd Sloan
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Terri Erlenbach, Ad SalesHi, I’m Terri Erlenbach, program ad sales lead for the New Albany Dance Festival. I’m an active Board member for the New Albany Women’s Network, New Albany Intermediate School PTO and New Albany Bridges. I also volunteer for the Buddy Up For Life organization and the New Albany Food Pantry. I’m excited to be part of this year’s festival to support the arts in New Albany and my daughter, Juliet who is dancing in the showcase and is part of the New Albany Middle School Theater Department.
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Micki Shaw, Artist LiaisonI am involved for a second year at NADF, this time alongside Megan Badaglia to create relationships with local artists and directors, last year as Stage Set Up. I have a 35-year history with ballet, as a student at BalletMet and Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, then as a professional performer and eventually as a teacher, locally with K Studio and Dance Extension. I hope to add some stage experience and am happy to bring my relationships with dance to the stage and make this year even more impressive!
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Aysia Welch, Dance/Fitness Class LiaisonHi my name is Aysia Welch and I am a dancer and native to Columbus. I am excited to be a part of the New Albany Dance Festival as I greatly love New Vision Dance Company and I am a huge supporter of the arts. I enjoy giving back to the community through the creative arts and find it to be an important outlet which is why it is such an honor to serve as a chair member of the New Albany Dance Festival this year.
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James Gould – Flipcause SupportJames Gould works as an Agile Operations Director at Bath & Body Works. He is excited to be a chairman for the 2024 New Albany Arts Festival and use his skills to support the arts.
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Brandon Gano, NADF DecorBrandon is a Physician Assistant in Interventional Radiology at the James Cancer Hospital near downtown Columbus. He is in his second year as a member of New Vision Dance Company. He is excited about the New Albany Dance Festival as a way to bring dance to the community not only in a performance aspect but also having participatory opportunities.
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Laura Stanley, Festival Administrative CoordinatorI have a passion for involving myself in my community. I have previously volunteered in activities like Girl Scouts, the New Albany Middle School Theatre Program, and with my church. The main reason for choosing to involve myself in the New Albany Dance Festival is to continue to strengthen the community we live in. Events like this allow our friends and neighbors opportunities to enrich their lives.
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Todd James, Food & Beverage ConcessionI volunteered at the inaugural New Albany Dance Festival in 2022 and saw up close what an amazing event this was for the community. That experience inspired me to do more this year, where I have stepped into the role of Food & Beverage Coordinator. I look forward to helping the Festival grow in its second year.
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Melanie Trout Luckenbach, Guest Artist Liaison International ConcertMelanie is a lifelong dancer, mother to two professional dancers and is currently a member of the Artisan Dance Company Tap Ensemble. . Melanie is also a long-standing officer & supporter for the Grandview Heights High School vocal music and theater program. Melanie has immense passion about the arts and is thrilled to be able to participate in the international concert in 2024. In her soare time melanie works in human resources and rescues senior special needs Yorkies.
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Kimberly Minor, Guest Artist Liaison International ConcertI am volunteering with the NVDC Dance Festival to give back to the arts community who welcomed us with open arms when we moved to New Albany. Also, because dance was a major part of my persona for 15 years and while I’m no longer a dancer, I know how it shaped my broad view of humanity and I want to pay it forward.
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Susan McGarvey, Health & Safety ChairIt is honestly my privilege to be able to serve as co-chair to the Health & Safety committee for the New Albany Dance festival. My experience as a dance & theater parent, an avid supporter of the arts, and a registered nurse lends itself well to this role! I would like to thank NVDC and Melissa Gould for all of the hard work and dedication required to create this wonderful event for the community. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
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Karen West, Hospitality Co-ChairKaren West is a mother, wife, and hair color artist. She enjoys supporting local theater, music, dance, and art. She is looking forward to helping bring this gift of dance and fitness to the New Albany Community.
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Jennifer Quigley, Hospitality Co-ChairJennifer is a native of California and danced for much of her youth. She enjoys supporting local arts and theater and loves being part of the community. This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to come together to showcase all of their amazing talent. It is truly an honor to be a part of this inspiring festival!
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Jyothi Cherry, Merchandise Co-ChairJyothi has been a huge fan of New Vision Dance Company since she attended her first performance in 2018. She’s been a resident of New Albany for over 20 years, is a dance enthusiast and a lifelong supporter of the arts. Seeing the inaugural New Albany Dance Festival come to life last summer with its successful outcome and impact on the community inspired her to continue to be part of it this year. She currently serves as Board Treasurer and you can frequently find her selling logoed merchandise at NVDC events.
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Amie Love, Merchandise Co-ChairI am involved with The New Albany Dance Festival because I believe very strongly in community involvement. The arts are the best community builder I can think of! I have personally seen the powerful impact of being involved in the artistic community in my family’s life. My daughter is a member of New Vision Dance Company and I am proud to serve on the board for this energetic non profit!
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Jamie Collins, Merchandise Co-ChairMy daughter and I attended the festival last year and were blown away! The exposure to so many different aspects of the dance world were phenomenal. As a former dance education major at OSU, I believe that this is what the community needs to give the public an opportunity to form a love for dance like we have.
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Laura Coleman, Program DesignI had the opportunity to volunteer at the inaugural New Albany Dance Festival last summer. Melissa Gould’s dedication to providing opportunities for artists to share their talent and passion is inspiring. Supporting local arts is important to me and my family. I’m excited to be able to continue my support of the Festival in its second year.
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Megan Badaglia, Stage Set Up/StrikeMegan is excited to take part as a chair member of the New Albany Dance Festival. Her past experience as a dancer with BalletMet, she’s enthusiastic to share the love of the arts in the community through the festival.
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Janaya Davis, Studio Showcase LiaisonJanaya is a first year chairperson. She’s in her fourth year of being a member of New Vision Dance Company. She is excited to learn and be more involved in the New Albany Dance Festival as the Studio Showcase Liaison.
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Abbey Jo Griffith, Thank YousAbbey Jo is a New Albany resident and lifelong fan of dance. She grew up dancing and performing in theater productions, so she is excited to channel her love of dance and theater into volunteering for the New Albany Dance Festival. She looks forward to seeing it thrive and grow every year.
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Sheryl Smith, VIP ChairThis is my first year as the VIP Chair and just recently joined the Board of Directors of New Vision Dance Company. I think Dancing is such a wonderful art to share with others and the concept of a weekend long New Albany Dance Festival is very exciting to me. I look forward to being able to thank all the table sponsors personally as they arrive for the evening performances. I also plan to take one or more of the free classes that are offered. I firmly believe in giving back to the community and by volunteering for NVDC and NADF, I can share my passion with others and introduce my friends and family to another form of art.
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Patty Petecca, Volunteer ChairOriginally from Painesville, we moved to the area in the fall of 2019. Then Covid. That made me want to get back to doing what I loved, teaching dance. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Joyce Zarcone, J.A.Z. Dance and More gave me that opportunity which led me to working at Opening Night. My first year with J.A.Z. was also the first year of the New Albany Dance Festival. I attended that festival and tried a couple of free classes, that is when I knew I wanted to teach a social ballroom class at the following year’s festival. My class went so well that this year I'm even more involved. I am excited to be working with this wonderful organization as this year’s Volunteer Chairperson.
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