Dj Galloway

DJ Galloway started her professional dance training at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) during high school. After high school she was accepted into Alvin Ailey's Independent Studies Training Program in New York City, where she trained for one year, receiving her independent dance studies certificate. During her time in the Ailey School, she was selected to do a performance under the direction of Matthew Rushing, Ailey II Artistic Director, alongside the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater first company. After her training at Ailey, she was accepted into Arova Contemporary Ballet, in Birmingham, Alabama as a company apprentice. During her year as an apprentice she was selected as a soloist for TedX Birmingham, a national event, alongside the band "Warjacket" under the direction of Jamorris Rivers, Arova's artistic director. The next season she was promoted to company member.  DJ was also selected to choreograph on the Arova Contemporary Ballet Company, for their choreographers showcase, after submitting her work. Other performance experience for DJ includes performing as a back-up dancer for upcoming artist, Chelsea Chavis, at South by Southwest Music Festival, and appearing in St.Paul and the Broken Bones music video "All I Ever Wonder." Dj has choreographed on and trained dancers of all ages, all around Louisiana. 

Currently, Dj looks forward to the training and success of her students at The Merge.

Cassidy Fulmer received her BFA degree from Marymount Manhattan College and was awarded a gold key for her excellence in the ballet concentration. There she studied under world-renowned choreographers, including Alexandra Damiani, Michael Waldrop, Jenn Freeman, and Kyle Abraham. Currently based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cassidy is involved in their concert dance scene. She is also a guest artist of the LED Dance Company in Boise, Idaho, as well as Company E located in Washington DC. Other performance projects include The Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, The Marigny Opera Ballet, Dior’s Spring Collection Launch, and more.