Staff Bios
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Abigail (Abby) Rosin McCreath
Founder & Executive Director Abby received a Bachelor of Arts in women’s health care from Brown University. After attempting to engage her students with the contemporary jazz that she grew up on, she set out all over NYC to learn the hip hop the girls desired. She performed with a hip hop troupe in 1998 and 1999. She has taught workshops for other organizations including Free Arts for Abused Children, the Harlem Girls Collaborative and Sponsors for Educational Opportunities. She’s even taught dance in an orphanage in Costa Rica. For the creation of Groove With Me Abby received the Montblanc International Arts Award, the Ford Blue Oval Commitment to Kids Award, the Eckerd Salute to Women Award, the RCN Cool Classics Award, Glamour Best of You Award, The New York Winter Theater and Arts Festival Award, and the Harlequin More Than Words Award. Abby continues to learn how to be a better Executive Director through short courses and consultations. |
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Angelique (Angie) Agudo
Program Director Angie has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology and a minor in Psychology from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. Her passion for dance began as a child when she participated in Groove With Me and took tap with Marguerite D’Aloia. Angie has a background in youth development which includes residential programs, college readiness, and support programs. She re-visited her dance skills when she volunteered at orphanages in Thailand and India. She loved the gratification and joy dance brought to children in need. She has devoted her life to service and activism for youth in underserved communities. Ultimately, Angie strives to ensure that all children have a safe space that allows for their minds and bodies to grow. Currently teaches Parent Workout Class and Moms in Heels on Mondays and Saturdays |
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Jessica Rojas
Program Coordinator Jessica has a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Business Administration from SUNY Plattsburgh. During her undergrad, she spent her time working at the local daycare and organizing fundraisers for the community. She started her career as an event planner before discovering her passion for youth development. The arts are what motivate Jessica. She has travelled abroad to Costa Rica where she taught Art to underserved children. As our Program Coordinator, Jessica focuses on program development, special events, outreach, and operations. She aspires to one day start her own children’s non-profit where she can work as an art teacher. |
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Lydia Perez
Studio Manager Lydia managed Bronx Dance Theatre for over 20 years! They enrolled 500 children at a time and, in addition to weekly classes, rehearsed from 8 am to 8 pm Saturdays. She also operated their in-school public outreach programs. As Production Coordinator for the Department of Education’s Bronx Annual Arts Festival, she executed the event from audition through performance, with a cast of 1000 students. |
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Jastity Torres
Studio Assistant Jastity was introduced to dance at Groove With Me when she was 4 years old. She continued to perfect her craft by studying at the Lower Manhattan Arts Academy, Lehman College, and SUNY Potsdam. She spent 2 years performing with a modern group/company. Her dream is to open up her own dance studio catering to boys and girls who don't have the funds to pay for dance classes. Currently teaches Modern on Saturdays |
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Gabrielle Yatauro
Social Work Intern Gabrielle is currently working on getting her Master of Science in Social Work degree from Columbia University in New York City and has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Gabrielle is ecstatic to be a part of the Groove With Me staff this year and learn from all the girls that are a part of the GWM community! Gabrielle has been passionate about athletics, team leadership, and exercise her whole life, as she participated in a wide range of sports growing up. Although Gabrielle is new to the dance community, while getting her undergraduate degree, Gabrielle competed for her collegiate Cross Country and Track teams at Belmont University and University of Florida. Gabrielle brings with her her love for exercise and social work, and hopes to continue serving new communities and continue her passion for lifelong learning alongside the families at Groove With Me. |