Bio

Anthony Blackwell; Choreographer, Dancer, Writer, Poet, DJ

Ye-Ling Chen; Choreographer, Dancer, Designer

To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak. ~Hopi Indian Saying

Please note the new phone # (646) 419 9278 this number replaces (646) 221 0152

email: info@blackwellassociates.com

Anthony Blackwell has been dancing from a young age on. He has studied many forms of dance, including jazz, tap, hip-hop, salsa, Argentine tango, waltz, foxtrot, mambo, Lindy hop, and hustle. Anthony has taught, performed, and competed world wide. His strong psychological approach to teaching and his thorough knowledge of technique help him convey the concepts of dance effectively and make the learning process easy and enjoyable for his students. Using a holistic approach, he aids his students' development in every aspect of dance and at every level, from basic beginner to professional. He is a master of improvisation, especially appreciated for his musical interpretation. His unique and innovative ideas on the social dance floor, remains "true" to the essence of the social dance. Anthony has performed at Lincoln Center and has been featured on Fox News and written up in the New York Times and has countless other appearances on TV, Stage and print.

Ye-Ling Chen is a charismatic and elegant dancer she provides students with a full dance curriculum. Ye Ling makes learning dance understandable and enjoyable Ye-Lings background in dance includes many years of ballroom and Latin dancing, which was highlighted by her participation in dance troupes and in competitions. Ye-Ling cultivates the connection between dancers to foster musicality, improvisation and self-expression. Known as an adept follower as well as a sensitive leader, she promotes a thorough understanding of the contributions of both dancers. Ye-Ling emphasizes technique, including balance, posture, and muscle tone. Ye Ling has been featured in the New York Times, toured, competed and performed all over the world