FAIRLEIGH DANCE PROJECT
Our Co-Founders, President Kaitlyn and Vice President Sam, at the 2018 Maddy Awards. FDP is proud to have been the recipient of the 2018 Best New Organization of the Year award.
Our Co-Presidents, Co-Founder Kaitlyn and Lauryn, at the 2019 Maddy Awards. FDP is proud to have been the recipient of the 2019 Best Organization of the Year award.
President
Lily Smith ('22)
Major(s): Communications
Minor(s): Dance Studies
Vice President
James Williams ('23)
Major(s): Musical Theatre & Directing for Theatre
Minor(s): Dance Studies
Public Relations
Josephine Ann Russo ('22)
Major(s): Communications (Multimedia Journalism Concentration)
Minor(s): Theatre Arts & Dance Studies
Treasurer
Gabby Guastamaccia ('22)
Major(s): Psychology
Secretary
Bailey Davin ('23)
Major(s): Musical Theatre
Minor(s): Psychology
Content Contributor
Cassie Berth ('22)
Major(s): Communications (Public Relations Concentration)
Recruitment & Commitment
Meghan Dwahan ('22)
OUR ADVISOR
Lauryn Harris-Campbell ('21) - President
Major(s): Creative Writing
Lizzie Powers ('21) - Public Relations
Major(s): Elementary Special Education & Psychology
Shannon Hansell ('22) - Secretary
Major(s): Musical Theatre
Sabrina-Garland Sash ('21) - Secretary
Major(s): Theatre Arts (Acting Concentration)
Minor(s): Business Administration & Dance Studies
Kaitlyn Esposito ('20) - Co-Founder/President
Major(s): Communications (Public Relations Concentration)
Minor(s): Sustainability Management & Dance Studies
Sam Gee ('20) - Co-Founder/Vice President
Major(s): Creative Writing
Cameron Shaw ('21) - Public Relations
Major(s): Communications
Minor(s): Graphic Design & Digital Marketing
Ralphy Williams ('20) - Treasurer
Major(s): Theatre (Acting Concentration)
The Fairleigh Dance Project is an award-winning student-run social issues dance troupe at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Campus in Madison, New Jersey.
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Founded in the Spring of 2017 by Kaitlyn Esposito and Sam Gee, FDP has grown from ten dancers to over forty dancers. FDU students of any major and of any level of dance experience are welcome to join. FDP members are then able to learn about dance and explore their artistry through taking class, performing, and choreographing.
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Throughout each semester FDP performs at various campus events such as football games, charity events, and art showcases. At the end of each semester, FDP holds a showcase to display student choreographed pieces.
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FDP mainly teaches and choreographs in contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop genres but we welcome dancers to bring their own style and individual voice to their choreography. FDP also invites guest artists, such as Anthony Zas from the Broadway Tour of Newsies and Cats, to teach Master Classes.
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A veteran of the Broadway stage, Cindy teaches dance, directs, and choreographs for Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her performance credits include: Broadway: My Fair Lady, Nick & Nora, Meet Me in St. Louis, Me and My Girl, Singin’ in the Rain, 42nd Street, and A Christmas Carol the Musical, at Madison Square Garden. Also, her national tour credits are 42nd Street, Oklahoma!, and Sugar Babies. Cindy appeared recently in the movie version of The Producers. Cindy has worked with such theatre legends as Susan Stroman, Agnes DeMille, Twyla Tharp, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Lawrence, and Mike Ockrent. Cindy’s regional direction/choreography credits include work for TheatreWorks USA, Two Beans Productions, Allenberry Playhouse, Mill Mountain Theatre, Reagle Players, Montclair Operetta Club, Penn State University, and Camp Broadway. Cindy has been an adjunct ballet teacher at Montclair State University and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy before coming to FDU. Cindy is a long time member of Actors Equity, SAG, and SDC. Cynthia holds a B.A. in Dance (Cum Laude) from Butler University.
